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WEDNESDAY, MAY 16TH, 2018 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 10 EDITION 20

THIS WEEK IN Swanton Foreign Exchange Student
Anastasia Kravchenko Wrapping Up Time In The US
TvHIELLAGE reporter
well. And coming to the arship that funded her While in the United
Montpelier Man Convicted Of United States for her final travel expenses and well States she was required
Burning, Stomping Child year of high school took as a monthly stipend of to work on projects and
•••• more than just filling out 125 American dollars or presentations, complete
an application. 3272 Ukrainian hryvnias. 50 hours of commu-
Fulton County Job & Family The programs send stu- nity service, maintain
Services Educates Community Anastasiya had to ad- dents only to America and good grades at her host
vance through three lev- they assign the student to school and keep up with
•••• els of rigorous testing the state and the school. her studies at her school
Fulton County Museum & administered by the In- Fortunately, these stu- back home, an arduous
Welcome Center Brings Local ternational Student Ex- dents are taught English task that left very little
History To Modern World change Program (ASSE) beginning in kindergar- time for much else. While
and Future Leaders Ex- ten and speak it very well here she lived in ...
Congratulations to the Graduating Class of change Program (FLEX) when they come over.
and was awarded a schol- CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
Edon Montpelier

Pettisville Stryker Williams County Fair To Have Two
Sponsored Free Admission Days This Fall
Honoring
Delta Williams & Fulton By: James Pruitt phies and awards. Entrants need only
County High School THE VILLAGE REPORTER pay regular gate admission.

Graduates There will be two free admission days The board released mini budgets for
at the 2018 Williams County Fair thanks all of its departments with a plan to
Reporter Section 1 of 3 to support from outside organizations. monitor spending and to implement a
purchase order system.
Door & Security LLc • Residential Entry Doors The Fair Board announced the sup-
Locksmithing • Storm Doors • Patio Doors port of the Montpelier Eagles to help The fair approved the purchase/rent-
419-799-1470 • Vinyl Windows subsidize the last Saturday of the Fair al of curtains to run the middle of the
Denny Wilson • Garage Doors • Openers PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF as a free day for veterans and families. Gillette Building. The board authorized
418 Rosemont Ave. [email protected] • Commerical Entry Doors The Eagles donation of $2,500 plus the $500. The curtains will be installed by
Bryan, Ohio 43506 • Residential & Commercial AMERICAN EXPERIENCE ... Swanton exchange stu- money raised from premium parking the company that provides the tents.
dent Anastasiya Kravchenko from Ukraine. (Senior and Junior Fair Board) will cov-
Locksmithing er the cost of admissions. The horseshoe competition has been
cancelled due to lack of interest. The
• Access Control The three commodity producing or- phrase “Two Wheel Tuesday,” will be
• CCTV • Safes ganizations (beef, pork, and dairy) are eliminated this year.
again sponsoring a free admission day
S SReporter on the Thursday of the fair. The pro- The board will reimburse Dave Page
PORT ducers found last year’s sponsorship so $700 for his acquisition of a wagon that
successful they decided to do so again can be used as a shuttle this fall. The
WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION this year. 20-seat trailer has church-pew style
benches that face inward, Bennett said.
Stryker Community Backs Their High School Football Program In A BIG Way to the Black Sea, and well Last year, there were long lines at The trailer can be adapted to be pulled
known for its ship build- the producers’ booths as people showed by a tractor.
By: Timothy Kays real festa Italiana. There was nary a dis- nenberg said. “But if this wasn’t such and over again. They’ve shown up in force By: Bill O’ Connell ing industry which be- their gratitude for the free day.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER couraging word to be heard from anyone a great community, I don’t think that I tonight, and have done an amazing job THE VILLAGE REPORTER gan in the 16th century. As a result, the board will no longer
in the packed Multipurpose Room, but would have taken the job to begin with. supporting their student athletes. We re- She lives in an apartment Fair Board Vice President Alan Ben- need to rent a trailer from an Indiana
If you noticed that the north parking there were several comments of, “I ate too I knew that Stryker was a great place, ally, REALLY appreciate it!” Her name is Anasta- with her mother, a cardi- nett formally received the donation from Blueberry Festival. The decision could
lot of the Stryker School was particularly much.” and the whole time that I’ve been here, siya Kravchenko, which ologist and her father, a the Eagles’ representative Larry Miller, mean a savings of $1,000.
jammed up on the late afternoon of May they’ve done nothing but prove that over Timothy can be reached at may sound like a char- surgeon. May 7. The Eagles were able to donate
12, you should have seen how packed The special guest speaker for the eve- [email protected] acter in a Leo Tolstoy this year due to changes in the law con- The board also approved the pur-
the Multipurpose Room was inside the ning, 2011 Patrick Henry graduate Kasey novel, but she is actu- For Anastasiya, volun- cerning nonprofits, Miller said. chase of three refurbished laptops for
building. The community was coming out Spence, brought a message to the team Hilltop's Miller To Become ally a student at Swanton tarily changing schools various departments of the fair. Besides
en masse for a fundraiser in support of stressing the priorities of positivity. He A Siena Heights Saint High School, a foreign ex- before the start of her se- In other news: the computers, the board approved the
the Stryker Panther Football and Cheer- admitted that he went through his high change student to be pre- nior year was not an easy The fair will have a car show to run purchase of year of Microsoft Office 365
leader Programs, which is about to fully school athletic career by simply ‘going cise. Anastasiya is from decision. Choosing to in conjunction with a Cheer Show. The with up to five licenses for around $12
venture into the varsity world for the first through the motions’, but also added that Ukraine, a country that leave her home, her fam- cars will be parked on the infield track per month.
time in over 80 years. in doing so, he was doing it all wrong. Be- gained its independence ily and friends, her city while the cheerleaders perform.
ing diagnosed with a brain tumor after in 1991 after the collapse and even her country to Fundraising is ongoing to pay for tro- James can be reached at
Sponsored by the Stryker Athletic graduation, and having to deal with the of the Soviet Union. Her do so made that decision [email protected]
Boosters, the event proved once and for subsequent surgeries and recouperative home town is Mykolaiv, all the more harder and
all that not only has the community wel- therapies, he learned that ‘going through a city of approximately took a lot of courage as
comed the football program into their the motions’ is the last thing that he 500,000 people located in
school district, they have taken it to heart should be doing, and he emphatically southern Ukraine, close
as a part of the family. Over 200 admis- stressed to the team that they should
sion tickets were sold at $15 apiece for avoid the same shortcomings that he
the event, that almost ran aground before made.
the opening kickoff. It’s not easy to fulfill
the needs of providing a spaghetti din- Donated items were raffled off, while
ner with all the fixings when the caterer others were scheduled for live auction. It
backs out. was there that another potentially event-
hindering snafu came to the fore, as the
Coach Justin Sonnenberg turned to services of an auctioneer could not be
his bench to get the job done, and on the secured. The Plan-B option was put into
evening before Mother’s Day, Coach Son- play, and Noah Huffman was pressed into
nenberg’s mother stepped into the hud- the position of auctioneer. With Amos
dle. What she brought was more than Sloan calling the bids at his side, Huff-
what the original bill of fare was calling man, with the help of a few pleadings and
for. Not only was there the originally ad- bid enhancing ‘bribes’, turned in a suc-
vertised spaghetti, but she came with cessful, and often hilarious performance.
an A-game that included lasagna AND
gluten-free penne with sauce. When all “I knew how hard this job would be as
of the sides and the desserts provided by a coach, and it was a risk coming over
the parents were added into the mix, the and taking a job where you’re starting
event went from a spaghetti dinner to a up a program from scratch,” Coach Son-

PHOTO BY MONICA SMITH, STAFF
NEXT LEVEL ... Hilltop Softball Senior standout Becca Miller will pursue a college
career with the Sienna Heights Saints as she signed her letter of Intent last week.
Miller, the BBC Player of the Year in 2017 will hone her left handed catching skills
and home run swings while she obtains a degree in Computer Science focusing
in Healthcare. Shown are: Brian Miller, Becca Miller and Billie Miller. Back row:
Hilltop Coaches Natalee Schaffner, Ron Schmitt, Tom Schaper and Sienna Heights
Coach Klutsartis.

Bryan’s Alex Morr Signs
With Manchester University

new

PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
COLLEGE BASEBALL ... Alex Morr of the 2018 NWOAL and DII Sectional Champi-
on Bryan Golden Bears, has signed on to continue his baseball career as a member
of the Manchester University Spartans. He will be majoring in Special Education,
a career choice that he made after watching his mother teach Special Education
classes in Bryan, and getting to know and spend time with her students. Pictured
seated alongside Alex at the May 10 signing Ecxecrelumsiovnelyy aatre his parents, Jim and
Terri, with Bryan High School Athletic Director Mook Ruffer and Bryan Golden
Bears’ Varsity Baseball Coach Jeff Inselmann looking on from behind.

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Bryan's Harter Builds A
World Of Light & Hope While
Battling A Debilitating Disease

By: Timothy Kays
THE VILLAGE REPORTER

While it is true that ev-
eryone is unique, a one-
of-a-kind, there are some
individuals whose spirit in
the face of adversity makes
them even more rare than
just being unique. Cassan-
dra Harter is the epitome of
that human rarity. While
others would have fallen
apart like wet cardboard in
the face of the knowledge
of their impending blind-
ness, Cassandra doubled
down on her efforts to forge
ahead. Her story is one
worth hearing and know-
ing, for it holds the key to
life...press on. PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
KICKING BACK AND RELAXING ... Cassandra and A Bryan native, ...
her husband Eric soaking up the sun on a trip to Key PARTNERSHIP ... Al Bennett, vice president of the Williams County Fair Board,
Largo. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 and Larry Miller of the Montpelier Fraternal Order of Eagles celebrate the group’s
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Local Obituaries

Thelma Allen (1924 - 2018) Allanson Hall (1933 - 2018) Daniel Leal

(Former Montpelier Resident) (U. S. Air Force Member) (Resident of Delta)

Thelma R. “Babe” Al- Alonson Crandall “Lon” Daniel Leal, age 62, of Delta, passed away on Tuesday,
len formerly of Montpelier Hall, Jr., age 84, of Tole- May 8, 2018, at Flower Hospital in Toledo. Daniel was
passed away in her sleep do, passed away Sunday, a Registered Nurse and had worked for Flower Hospital,
on Oct 10, 2017 at Naza- May 6, 2018, in his home. UTMC, Magruder Hospital, Wood County ER, and Hos-
reth Vista Assisted Living Prior to his retirement in pice of Williams and Fulton Counties.
Community in Belmont, 1999, he had worked at
CA. She was 93. Babe was the former Peterson En- Surviving are two brothers, Raul Leal, Jr. of Michigan,
born in Montpelier on Au- gineering Company in To- Fernando Leal of Arizona; and three sisters, Stella Merin-
gust 19, 1924 to Vincenzo ledo, for over 35 years. ga of Michigan, Caroline Stege of California, and Mary De-
Falco and Maria Coschi- Leon of Lyons, Ohio. He is also surviving by many nieces
gnano, both immigrants Lon was born in Toledo and nephews and many great-nieces and nephews.
from Southern Italy. She on June 1, 1933, the son
was a 1943 graduate of of Alonson Crandall and Funeral services will be private.
Montpelier High School Viola Luella (Kiel) Hall. On
and in 1946 she married July 16, 1960, he married Reporter
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one great granddaughter. (Members of Life Changing Realities Fellowship) liams and Fulton Counties in Northwest Ohio.
A time to receive friends will be held on May 19 from •Newspaper deadline for submitting news releases, sports
1-2 pm at Thompson Funeral Home on Main Street David F. and statistics and advertisements stands at the Friday prior to
in Montpelier. Interment will follow at Riverside Cem- Roberta M. “Rob- publication by 5:00 p.m.
etery in Montpelier. bie” (Sorg) Williams, •The Village Reporter holds the right to refuse service and/
of Edgerton, Ohio, or determine information posted within our publication.
Delores Mandel (1931 - 2018) passed away on Sat-
urday, May 5, 2018, 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio
(Member of American Legion Post 265) from injuries sus- Open: Mon. - Fri. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m).; Sat. (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
tained in an auto
Delores F. (Sauer) Man- accident in Williams Phone: (419) 485-4851 / Fax: (877) 778-9425
del, age 86 of Wauseon, County, Ohio. Da- Email: [email protected]
passed away on Wednes- vid was a graduate Website: www.thevillagereporter.com
day, May 09, 2018, at of Edon High School
Heartland Nursing Home. and a veteran of the Buy A Newspaper Copy At:
She was born in Amherst United States Air
Twp. (Lorain City), Ohio Force. He was employed as a CNC machinist for The Aro WILLIAMS COUNTY FULTON COUNTY
on September 27, 1931 to Corporation (Ingersoll Rand) until his retirement. Roberta
the late Frank and Freda was a graduate of Angola High School in Angola, Indiana, STRYKER FAYETTE
Sauer. and was currently employed by Air-Way Manufacturing in Stryker Main Stop Circle K,
Edgerton. Both were active members of Life Changing Re- Main Stop,
Delores attended a alities Fellowship in Edgerton, where David was an usher, WEST UNITY Dollar General
one-room school before parking attendant, Kid’s World helper and active with the Valero, Shamrock, ARCHBOLD
graduating from Elyria men’s breakfast. He was also treasurer of the Free Store Valero,
High School in 1949. She in Edgerton and an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan. Robbie Dollar General Super Value,
worked in a bakery and a was active as a leader in Kid’s World and the Hope prayer MONTPELIER Rite Aid, Circle K,
group at the church. Ace Automotive, Dollar General,
V E T E R A N florist shop as a design- David was born on July 16, 1952, in Hennepin Coun- Main Stop, Circle K, Pop Shop
er. In May of 1952, she ty, Minnesota, the son of Lee H. and Ethel (Gallapo) Wil- The Village Reporter, DELTA
got the wanderlust and enlisted in the Air Force. She liams, Jr. Roberta was born on May 2, 1958, in Angola, Dollar General, Rowes, Dollar General,
served 10 years; two years in Washington D.C. in the the daughter of George and Patricia (Patton) Sorg. They Millers New Market, Kwik Stop
Pentagon in world communications as a teletype op- were united in marriage on July 14, 1977, at the Colum- Two Brothers Market, Delta Speedway
erator. She was also stationed in Illinois, California, bia Church of Christ, Columbia, Ohio. Rings Pharmacy PETTISVILLE
San Antonio, Texas and Wyoming. She then went on Survivors include one daughter, Adrienne (Jerime) Sunday’s Market
to Ramstein AFB in Germany as a cryptographer. Af- Lindenmeyer, of Hamilton, Indiana; one son, Joshua BRYAN WAUSEON
ter leaving her military service, she worked for 25 years (Beccah) Williams, of Edon; two grandchildren, Jayson Circle K, Main Stop, Chief Supermarket,
in Toledo at Owens Corning. It was there she met her and Abigaile Lindenmeyer; David’s sister, Cherry Petre, of Fountain City Ice House, Marathon, Walmart
late husband, Harold (Harry) Mandel, marrying him on Edon; Roberta’s siblings, Steve (Lynda) Sorg, of Kendall- Dollar General, Walmart Courtview Mart
February 14, 1976. They were married for 32 years ville, Indiana, Joe Sorg, in Nevada, Pam (Jim) Burkhart, Shell, Circle K,
when he passed away in March of 2008 after a brief of Stroh, Indiana, Terry (Kirk) Johnson, of Pleasant Lake, Phil’s One Stop Dollar General
illness. Also preceding her in death besides her par- Indiana, and Brenda (Karl) Bach, of Angola. Both were PIONEER LYONS
ents and husband were five siblings, her beloved aunt, preceded in death by their parents. Main Stop
Helen Pero, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, Main Stop, Village Market, SWANTON
from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 P.M. in the Krill Funeral Dollar General Dollar General
Delores was a member of the Wauseon American Home, 114 East Hull Street, Edgerton. Services will be
Legion Post 265 and St. Caspar Catholic Church. held on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. at Life HOLIDAY CITY
Changing Realities Fellowship, Edgerton, with Pastor By- Hutch’s Marathon
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations ron Adams officiating.
to the St. Caspar Catholic Church or Heartland Hos- Private interment will take place in Maple Grove Cem- EDON
pice. Those wishing an online condolence may do so at etery, Edgerton, with grave side military rites conducted Slattery
www.grisierfh.com. The Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home for David by Bryan VFW Post #2489 and the United States Shamrock
in Wauseon has been entrusted with arrangements. Air Force Honor Guard.
Memorials are requested to Relay for Life or to the EDGERTON METAMORA
Christopher Blake (1986 - 2018) Foundation for Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders. To Main Stop, C-Store TMart
sign the online register or to send condolences, please
(Wauseon Resident) visit www.krillfuneralservice.com. Postmaster, please send address corrections to:

Christopher Gene Blake, Lavon Northrup (1977 - 2018) THE VILLAGE REPORTER
31 years, of Wauseon, Ohio
passed away Wednesday, (Born in Montpelier) 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio 43543
May 9, 2018 at Community
Health Professionals Inpa- Lavon L. “Skeet” Periodical Mail Postage Paid At Bryan, OH 43506
tient Hospice Center, Defi- Northrup, 41, of Defiance
ance with his family by his passed away Wednesday
side. as a result of a motor ve-
hicle accident.
Christopher was born
December 4, 1986 in Tole- He was born May 1,
do, Ohio the son of Donald 1977 in Montpelier to
G. and Cheryl A. (Szczu- Lavon “Dusty” Lee Parks
blewski) Blake. He worked and Martha K. Norhtrup.
for Hass Door and Menards Skeet attended Defiance
Distribution Plant. Christo- High School. At a young
pher enjoyed watching the age he attended the Mont-
Chicago Bulls, listening to music and spending time with pelier Church of the Naza-
his daughter. rene. He was employed by
Surviving are his parents, Cheryl (Steve) Myers of Fleetwash in Archbold.
Wauseon, Ohio, and Donald Blake of Toledo, Ohio; He is survived by his mother Martha K. Riggs of De-
daughter, Harmony Blake; grandmother, Joyce Smead fiance; children Crimsyn Northrup, Arianna Northrup,
of Wauseon, Ohio; aunt, Ginger (Bart) Sprague of Bryan, and Leonidas Northrup; girlfriend and the mother of
Ohio; uncle, Chad (Amy) Szczublewski of LaGrange, Ken- his children Jessica Shafer Northrup; sister Mellissa
tucky, and several cousins. Christopher was preceded in Northrup of Michigan; step brother William Riggs of
death by his grandfather, Daniel Smead. West Virginia; grandmother Dorothy Parks of Montpe-
To honor Christopher’s wishes there will be no visita- lier; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
tion or funeral services. Services in Care of Oberlin-Turn- Skeet was preceded in death by his father Lavon
bull Funeral Home-Lynn Street Chapel, Bryan. “Dusty”, step father Jarrett Riggs, paternal grandfa-
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked ther Homer Parks, maternal grandparents Gerald
to consider memorial contributions be made to Commu- and Anna Northrup, uncles Michael Parks and David
nity Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, 6817 Northrup, and aunt Sherry Northrup.
North State Route 66, Defiance, Ohio 43512. Interment will follow at Floral Grove Cemetery in Pi-
Condolences may be sent to the family or the online oneer. Memorial contributions may be given to Lavon’s
guestbook may be signed at http://www.oberlinturnbull. children c/o Martha Riggs. Condolences can be left at
com www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com

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Obits CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE
(Continued) Cassandra Harter Builds A World Of Light ...
Cassandra was a member of the Bryan High School retina biologist, and they said that I had to get in there
Terry Bartels (1956 - 2018) Class of 1982. “Then I went to Manchester College, immediately. It was the PXE. It took me eight years to
which is now Manchester University in North Man- lose it in the other eye. Why the difference in the left
(Graduate of Liberty Center High School) chester, Indiana,” she said. “I got my Bachelor of Arts eye? It had just hardened so much, that it cut off the
in communications and theater. I almost had a second blood supply and it killed the rods and cones, and once
Terry R. Bartels, of Lib- major of English. I was six semester hours away from those are gone, you’re done. Nobody’s figured out how
erty Center, after a one having a major in English and secondary education.” to replenish those.” After months of frustration though,
year battle with cancer she finally received some good news...a referral to The
passed away peacefully “I was fortunate,” she continued. “I knew what I Sight Center of Northwest Ohio in Toledo.
Thursday morning May wanted to do from the time I was a freshman in high
10, 2018 at the Fulton school, and I did it...and it was as good, if not bet- There are optometrists, and optometric specialists.
County Health Center un- ter than I thought it would be. I for 30 years had the Neither can offer that which The Sight Center does on
der Hospice Care. perfect dream job, and that was I love teenagers and I a daily basis...individualized support, rehabilitation,
taught high school...communications, theatre, and for education and assistance. Beginning in 1923 as the
He was born in Napo- the last 15 years of that, English. I was very actively Toledo Society for the Blind, The Sight Center helps
leon on August 12, 1956 involved in directing plays, musicals, one-acts, doing their clients not only adapt to a world skewed for the
to the late Robert L. Bar- theatre competitions with kids...that kind of thing. I sighted, but to excel in that world. Their state of the
tels and Betty (Robinson) spent my first two years working in Indiana, because I art Low Vision Clinic helps clients maximize their re-
Bartels, who survives. went to college in Indiana. I spent my last 28 years in maining sight. An array of optical assistance devices
Terry was a 1974 gradu- Bryan.” are made available, and individualized training in inde-
ate of Liberty Center High pendent living techniques is provided. This, combined
School and later attended Davis Business College Life was great for Cassandra. “I got my masters in with individualized rehabilitation, orientation and mo-
where he received his Associates Degree and did some 1998 through Indiana Wesleyan University,” she said. bility training, makes The Sight Center unparalleled in
teaching. On May 10, 2002 Terry married Lisa Bostel- “I was just completely on fire; everything was great. I the area. These services fit hand-in-glove with several
man and she survives. was teaching. I was directing I was doing exactly what of their partnering service agencies, such as the Op-
He worked as an electrician and CNC operator for I wanted. I had my Masters. I had a beautiful family. I portunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), and
Clapp & Haney Company for over 10 years and later got married, had three children. I was married for 14 the Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI).
managed Colonial Manor Mobile Home Park in Liberty and a half years, and was divorced. I was divorced in
Center. He was a member of the Ohio Bottle Club and 2001. I had primary custody of the kids, so the three “The lady over at The Sight Center was the one who
known to have the largest collection of glass canes in kids and I were pretty much the four amigos through- educated me about the OOD, the Bureau of Services
the nation. Terry had a love for pets and along with his out much of their education and formative years.” for the Visually Impaired, and told me everything that
wife helped support the Heritage Farms Animal Res- The Sight Center could do for me,” Cassandra said.
cue. Despite the rough patch, the world was still Cas- “She told me how to go and apply for assistance with
Along with his wife of 16 years, Lisa Bartels and sandra’s oyster, then a surprise from her daughter’s the OOD and the BSVI. I met somebody who became
mother, Betty Bartels, he is survived by his daugh- dermatologist changed her life. my case manager for the Bureau of Services for the
ter, Allyson Bartels of Adrian, MI; son, Shawn Bryan Visually Impaired. Her name is Monica Juilliard, and
of Rossford; sister, Debbie (Dan) Hefflinger of Liberty “My daughter had a skin condition because she was she’s wonderful. They got me going. All of this took a
Center; brother, Gary (Patricia) Bartels of Nashville, IN; allergic to metals in things like zippers, snaps and stuff while though, because its bureaucracy, so I didn’t even
nieces, nephews and friends. like that,” Cassandra recalled. “This was kind of odd, meet Monica till late May when I was getting ready for
A memorial celebration for Terry will be announced but I was taking her to a dermatologist. It was the early final exams.”
at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted with summer of 1999, and it was really hot outside. She
Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St. Hwy. 109 in Delta. was seven years old and sitting on my lap in the der- Of The Sight Center, Cassandra continued, “They’re
Those wishing a show of sympathy may consider matologist’s office, and of course I had worn a tank top an amazing organization because they provide train-
contributions to the Heritage Farms Animal Rescue, that day because it was super hot outside. The doctor ing. They have a store there that has all kinds of acces-
P.O Box 402, Liberty Center, Ohio 43532 in his mem- is moving around her to look at how she had gotten sibility products that people can buy, and if they can’t
ory. Online condolences may be sent to the family lesions on her skin from the metal products. As she afford things there’s financial help for them. There are
through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com. moved around me looking at my daughter, she asked things like needle shredders and talking thermom-
me how long I had what she saw my neck. This was so eters, gigantic playing cards and contrasting colors,
Eugenia Fassold weird. She saw my neck and she said that I had inter- and just all kinds of things to make blind and visu-
esting patches on the skin of my neck. I said that I’ve ally impaired people’s lives easier. They have different
(Formerly of Fayette) had that since I was 12, and she asked if I have ever colors of placements and plates that will increase con-
been diagnosed with anything, and I said nope. The trast for the person, and things to put in your cup so
Eugenia (Jean) Fas- family doctor said just leave them alone.” that when you go to fill your coffee, that will alert you
sold, 98, of Oregon, Ohio, to when it’s full so that you’re not overflowing it and
formally of Toledo and The dermatologist pressed the issue. “She said, ‘I burning yourself. They will work with employers; they
Fayette, passed from this would like you to make an appointment,’ so I made will make a site visits. They will help find funding for
life to her eternal home on an appointment and went back in a couple weeks lat- equipment for employers, employees and private citi-
May 10th, 2018. She was er. She said that she thought that I might have a very zens. It’s an amazing group of people. They also have a
the daughter of Ray and rare condition called pseudoxanthoma elasticum. She couple of doctors on staff whose specialty is low vision.
Florence (Leu) Hochstetler said there’s only one way that we can diagnose it de- Dr. Golding was the guy that I saw, but there’s another
in Fayette, Ohio. She was finitively, and that’s through a skin punch biopsy. If lady and maybe two...they might have three now on
a bookkeeper most of her that sounds like they punch out a pencil eraser sized staff, and they’re just fantastic. They’re advocates for
working career at several piece of your skin with something kind of like a medici- the blind and visually impaired in terms of legal things;
companies including Gla- nal hole puncher...that’s exactly what it is. Yeah. She they are information spreaders and they are teachers.
dieux Corporation for 13 seemed really concerned. She said it’s really a big deal. They’re also there if you just need to call up and say I
years and the Clerk of She said I could go blind, and it’s important that we have a difficulty and I don’t know how to overcome it.
Courts Office for the City find out if I had this because if I did, I had to get to my They’re also a nonprofit, and they operate on the gen-
of Toledo for 7 years. She was then employed in the ophthalmologist immediately.” erosity of the rest of us.”
Treasurer’s Office for Adams Packing in Lakeland,
Florida, retiring in 1985 and returning to Toledo. In Cassandra went along with the requests of the der- Being a nonprofit, The Sight Center holds several
the years following, she enjoyed traveling in the US matologists, including getting the painful biopsy done. fundraising events throughout the year, their big-
and Canada. The real pain came after the results came in. “The re- gest and most upscale and trendy being the annual
She began volunteering for Heartland Hospice in sults came back,” she said, “...and the biopsy was posi- EyEvent. The seventh annual EyEvent Gala was held
2004. She worked in the office performing various tive; I had pseudoxanthoma elasticum, PSC for short. at The Pinnacle in Maumee on the evening of April 25.
clerical assignments and started making lap quilts for To this date, there is no approved treatment. There is The event, entitled ‘Dining in the Dark - An Evening
hospice patients at home. After leaving the office as- no cure. Any damage it does at this point and time of Taste, Sounds and Touch’, offered guests an exclu-
signments behind, she continued making lap quilts is permanent and irreversible. I found out that it af- sive opportunity to engage their non-visual senses by
for the end of life patients at Hospice and other nurs- fects four areas of the body. Obviously there’s the skin. enjoying a portion of the dinner in the simulated dark-
ing home patients at other facilities. She acquired the They call them lesions, but it’s just within the skin. The ness of a blindfold. There was a raffle, along with silent
nickname “The Quilt Lady”. She designed and made gastrointestinal system because that’s largely elastic. and live auctions for donated items.
over 1000 lap quilts over the years, giving each one The cardiovascular system is the third one, and then
along with a handmade card to a patient. the fourth one and the one that is probably the biggest WTOL Meteorologist Chris Vickers served as Master
She leaves behind her daughters, Jeanie Miller concern from people with this is the retinas of the eyes of Ceremonies for the event. A special highlight of the
(Ray), Lois Fry (Larry), Lynn Harter (Donald), and a are elastic.” gala was be an art exhibit featuring the painted works
son, Charles Fassold (Darlene). 2 grandchildren and 4 of three talented local artists, each of whom is legally
great-grandchildren. Cassandra explained the disease, and the course blind. The artists included:
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff that it would eventually take. “Basically what happens
at Orchard Villa and Hospice of Northwest Ohio for to the retina of the eye...it starts out with what they • Jeannine Dailey – a Toledo resident and former
the care and kindness shown to Eugenia. A special call peau d’orange, which is a French term for ‘skin of University of Toledo Art Instructor whose work has
thanks to Pastor Joanie Schilling, Penny Miklovic, and an orange’. It gets all bumpy, and then it gets like if been on display at the Kennedy Center in Washington
the kind ladies at Maumee United Methodist Church you took a white piece of paper and you crumpled it up DC
who made her a part of their family. They showed their and then you tried to re-flatten it out, you know how
love and kindness and kept her busy in her final years, it would have all those creases and valleys and dips • Mike Sager – a Third-generation artist from Napo-
working on quilting. and everything...it becomes that way. It starts out as a leon whose painting was featured in the 2017 Holiday
In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to Hos- visual disturbance where things are distorted because Greeting Card Collection at the Cleveland Sight Center
pice of Northwest Ohio or the Maumee United Method- that screen is messed up. I started experiencing big
ist Church. Online condolences may be given at www. symptoms of that in about 2007. I was walking my dog • Dave Wisniewski – a Toledo native known for his
grisierfh.com. to Moore Park over there in Bryan, and it looked like western scenes and cowboy images, whose work is sold
Arrangements entrusted to Edgar-Grisier Funeral my dog as it was moving across the lawn was getting nationwide and on display locally at the River Center
Home, Wauseon, Ohio. bigger and littler and out of shape. You know, I don’t Gallery in Sylvania
know how to explain it is like really weird and trippy. I
have never ever done illegal drugs in my life and I don’t More than a dozen paintings were on exhibit, and
really need to after having some of the experiences that select pieces were auctioned off during the live and si-
I had.” lent auction portion of the evening’s festivities.

Eventually what happens is those retinal ridges, Every year, the EyEvent Gala features a special
which are called angioid streaks, those ridges end up guest speaker. Not so much a national or international
opening into cracks, and then rogue blood vessels grow celebrity, but a celebrity within the ranks of the clien-
through those cracks because there’s open space there tele of The Sight Center. Someone who knows what The
they think they’re supposed to fill. They grow through Sight Center is all about, from the angle of a recipient
the cracks, and then they’re like, ‘Oh wow, we’re not of services. Someone who can step forward and tell a
supposed to be here because there’s nothing here. It’s story of success, made possible in part by The Sight
the retina. It’s the vitreous and everything,’ so then Center. The special guest speaker for the 2018 event
they recede but in receding they leave scar tissue. Ba- was none other than Cassandra Harter. “They asked
sically what has happened is that scar tissue, angioid me to speak on two topics,” she said. One, my story of
streaks, peau d’orange and everything has just distort- my vision loss, and secondly how The Sight Center has
ed all of my central vision in my right eye, which used enriched my life, because their motto on their website
to be my dominant eye.” is, ‘We don’t change vision. We change lives.’ And that’s
really true.”
“It’s 2014 and 2015,” she continued. “My right eye
central vision is pretty much gone. I was very fortu- With Cassandra’s indomitable spirit delivering her
nate in that my left eye thus far was unaffected. I did story to the audience, The Sight Center picked the per-
have some peau d’orange. I had like one or two angioid fect pinch hitter to hit it out of the park.
streaks, but it was nowhere near the other ones. So I
thought that I was going to have another seven or eight Timothy can be reached at [email protected]
years of notice before that one goes bad, so I’m good.
I’m still teaching. I’m still driving. I got remarried in
August of 2015. It was January 8, 2016, six months
after I got married. I was at school, and the vision in my
left eye, which had been my perfect one, started getting
kind of fuzzy, and then it was worse Friday, and then
Saturday. By Sunday night, it was grayish dark, and I
was panicking. We had had an ice storm Sunday night,
and so we didn’t have any school Monday, January 12,
and I was really relieved because I didn’t know how I
was going to drive. We didn’t have school, so I called my

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POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

WAUSEON POLICE (May 6) DB Billards, Assault WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC suspension. Fine: $300; Costs: $84;
(May 2) 00 E. Oak St., Juveniles (May 6) 1375 N. Shoop Ave., Accident Amaya, Josephine (Bryan, Ohio). Jail: 90 days with 87 days suspended.
(May 2) E. Oak St.@N. Shoop Ave., (Property Damage) 37/20 speed. Fine: $96; Costs: $79. Operator’s license suspended from May
Accident-injury (May 6) Prospect St.@Wood, Animal Andrews, Mekenzie S. (Bryan, Ohio). 5, 2018 to August 3, 2018. No future
(May 2) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 705, Odor Call Improper start/back. Fine: $71; Costs: violations within next 3 years.
of Marijuana (May 7) 100-B N. Fulton St., Suicidal $79.
(May 2) 228 Vine St., Debris/Item in Threats Armstrong, Angela N. (Bryan, Ohio). Ridenour, Nadene J. (Bryan, Ohio).
Roadway (May 7) S. Franklin St.@Superior St., OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail: 20 Traffic control device. Fine: $46; Costs:
(May 2) 735 N. Harvest Lane, Acciden- Animal Call days with 14 days suspended. Opera- $79.
tal Overdose (May 7) 318 W. chestnut St., Investi- tor’s license suspended from April 6,
(May 2) 112 Washington St., Investi- gate Complaint 2018 to April 6, 2019. 1st Timers Re- Rodriguez, Shelby L. (Napoleon,
gate Complaint (May 7) 133 Cedar Ct., Investigate treat within 90 days. BMV to vacate Ohio). OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail:
(May 2) 1100-B N. Shoop Ave., Animal Complaint ALS and fees. No future violations with- 20 days with 17 days suspended. Op-
Call (May 7) 725 S. Shoop Ave., Junk/ in next 2 years. erator’s license suspended from May 6,
(May 2) 00 E. Oak St., Lost/Found/ Abandoned Vehicle Arps, Elizabeth E. (Bryan, Ohio). 2018 to May 6, 2019. 1st Timers Retreat
Recovered (May 7) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 40, 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. within 90 days. BMV to vacate ALS and
(May 3) 455 E. Airport Hwy., Suspi- Animal Call Bail, Jessica E. (Bryan, Ohio). Fail- fees. No future violations within next 2
cious Vehicle (May 7) 485 E. Airport Hwy. Accident ure to yield. Fine: $50; Costs: $79. years. 63/55 speed. Fine: $45; Costs:
(May 3) 615 W. Elm St., Investigate (Property Damage) Beltran, Erik R. (Stryker, Ohio). $40.
Complaint (May 7) 940 E. Oak St., Juveniles 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(May 3) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 301 (May 7) E. Oak St.@N. Shoop Ave., Dis- Birky, Katelyn E. (West Unity, Ohio). Roman, Deyvi S. (Bryan, Ohio). OVI.
(May 3) 1400-B N. Shoop Ave., Hit- abled Vehicle 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail: 20 days
Skip (May 7) 100-B Commercial St., Birr, Angela M. (Defiance, Ohio). with 17 days suspended. Operator’s li-
(May 3) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 604, Tele- Juveniles 53/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. cense suspended from April 28, 2018
phone Harassment (May 7) 230 Clinton St., Juveniles Bok, Janelle N. (Defiance, Ohio). Stop to April 28, 2019. No future violations
(May 3) 940 E. Oak St., Juveniles (May 7) 811 Lawrence Ave., Domestic for school bus. Fine: $200; Costs: $79. within next 2 years. 1st Timers Retreat
(May 3) 303 W. Leggett St., Larceny Violence Dilley, Sophia L. (Montpelier, Ohio). within 90 days. BMV to vacate ALS and
(May 3) 1489 N. Shoop Ave., Debris/ (May 8) 432 Lawrence Ave., Accident 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. fees. No driver’s license. Fine: $200;
Items in Roadway (Property Damage) Dotson, Ruby A. (Archbold, Ohio). Costs: $40. Expired plates. Fine: $50;
(May 3) Glenwood@Meadow Ln., De- (May 8) 620 W. Leggett St., 911 Hang 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Costs: $40. Weaving. Fine: $50; Costs:
bris/Item in Roadway Up Contact In Person Douglas, Ethan T. (Alvordton, Ohio). $40.
(May 3) 482 E. Airport Hwy., 911 Hang (May 8) 555 W. Linfoot St., 911 Hang Stop sign. Fine: $65; Costs: $85.
Up Contact In Person up Contact In Person Edgar, Jeffery A. Jr. (Butler, Indi- Saul, Gavin R. (Ney, Ohio). Seat belt.
(May 3) 113 S. Fulton St., Black (May 8) 940 E. Oak St., Larceny ana). OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail: Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
Leather Briefcase (May 8) 1205 N. Shoop Ave., Suspi- 20 days with 17 days suspended. Op-
(May 3) 230 Clinton St., Telephone cious Person erator’s license suspended from April Snowden, Jack V. (Wauseon, Ohio).
Harassment (May 8) 839 Lawrence Ave., Alarm 8, 2018 to April 8, 2019. 1st Timer’s Driving under suspension. Fine: $250;
(May 3) 400 Enterprise Ave., Alarm Drop Retreat within 90 days. BMV to vacate Costs: $144.16. Operator’s license sus-
Drop (May 8) 740 Meadow Ln., Animal Call ALS and fees. No future violations with- pended from March 7, 2018 to April 6,
(May 3) 314 Vine St., Suspicious Ve- (May 8) 421 N. Franklin St., Accident in next 2 years. 2018.
hicle (Property Damage) Fee, Nicholas S. (Auburn, Indiana).
(May 3) 247 Monroe St., Domestic (May 8) 421 Franklin St., Accident OVI. Fine: $750; Costs: $15; Jail: 40 Stahler, Reid T. (Edgerton, Ohio).
Violence (Property Damage) days with 30 days suspended. Opera- 73/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(May 3) North Park, Juveniles (May 8) 940 E. Oak St., Lost/Found/ tor’s license suspended from October
(May 4) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1400, Recovered 11, 2017 to October 11, 2019. No future Valadez, Leandra M. (Archbold,
Fight (May 8) 380 West Sr., 911 Hang Up violations within next 3 years. Recov- Ohio). OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail:
(May 4) 763 Fairway Ln., Suspicious contact In Person ery Services of Northwest Ohio. Vacate 20 days with 17 days suspended. Op-
Person (May 8) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Larceny ADM license suspension and fees. Jail erator’s license suspended from April
(May 4) 470 E. Airport Hwy., Alarm (May 8) 805 Cherry St., Accidental time consecutive with following traffic 28, 2018 to April 28, 2019. 1st Timers
Drop Overdose case and criminal case. Retreat within 90 days. BMV to vacate
(May 4) Maple St.@Ottokee St., Animal Fee, Nicholas S. (Auburn, Indiana). ALS and fees. No future violations with-
Call WEST UNITY POLICE OVI suspension. Fine: $300; Costs: in next 2 years.
(May 4) W. Elm St.@N. Brunell St., (April 30) Ordinance Violation (2) $129; Jail: 180 days with 177 days
Animal Call (April 30) Animal complaint suspended. No future violations within Vaughn, Jacob D. (Defiance, Ohio).
(May 4) Maple St.@Ottokee St., Animal (May 1) Warrant Service next 3 years. Jail time consecutive with 75/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Call (May 1) Traffic Crash preceding traffic case and criminal case.
(May 4) 230 Clinton St., Sex Offense (May 1) Suspicious Vehicle Assured clear distance ahead. Fine: Wagler, Cynthia J. (Montpelier, Ohio).
(May 4) 245 W. Chestnut St., Unau- (May 1) Speed/Citation $50; Costs: $40. 69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
thorized Use (May 2) Well-being Check Frantom, Garret R. (Montpelier,
(May 4) 730 Meadow Ln., Animal Call (May 2) Animal Complaint Ohio). Assured clear distance ahead. Wagner, Tracy M. (Defiance, Ohio).
(May 4) 625 Ottokee St., Juveniles (May 2) Juvenile Complaint (2) Fine: $65; Costs: $85. Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
(May 4) 722 Fairway Dr. Unit 102, Civil (May 2) Domestic Dispute Goebel, Ryan L. (Bryan, Ohio). Seat
Matter (May 2) Improper Passing/Warning belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Whitis, John D. (Alvordton, Ohio).
(May 4) 339 Barbara Dr., Juveniles (May 3) Vandalism Grimm, Keith A. (Sherwood, Ohio). 45/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(May 4) 250 Depot St., Vandalism (May 3) Lock-Out 74/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(May 5) 1095 N. Shoop Ave., Open (May 3) Found Property Hale, Brittiny R. (Bryan, Ohio). WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL
Door (May 3) Well-Being Check Lighted lights. Fine: $35; Costs: $79. Barnett, Jerry L. (Bryan, Ohio).
(May 5) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1301, (May 3) Traffic Crash Hickey, Danika M. (Stryker, Ohio). Theft. Fine: $300; Costs: $105.01; Jail:
Civil Matter (May 4) Found Property 40/20 speed. Fine: $96; Costs: $79. 180 days with 180 days suspended. No
(May 5) 1373 N. Shoop Ave., Investi- (May 4) Lock-Out Imm, Crystal M. (Montpelier, Ohio). contact with victim, Wal-Mart. No fu-
gate Complaint (May 4) Improper Passing/Warning Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. ture violations within next 3 years.
(May 5) 230 Clinton St., Animal Call (May 5) Traffic Crash Jasso, Devin Z. (Napoleon, Ohio). Buchanan, Kyri A. (West Unity, Ohio).
(May 5) W. Leggett St.@Lawrence Ave., (May 5) Menacing Lighted lights. Fine: $50; Costs: $79. Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $150; Costs:
Disabled Vehicle (May 5) Criminal Damage Temporary instruction permit. Fine: $85. Operator’s license suspended from
(May 5) 14514 County Road C, Investi- (May 5) Lock-Out $50; Costs: $40. May 10,2018 to November 6, 2018. Pos-
gate Complaint (May 5) Alarm Jernigan, Joseph W. (Hillsdale, session. Fine: $150; Costs: $40.
(May 5) 1200-B N. Ottokee St., Welfare (May 5) Animal Complaint Michigan). 39/25 speed. Fine: $46; Crowe, Bradford C. (Butler, Indiana).
Check (May 5) Agency Assist Costs: $79. Assault. Fine: $350; Costs: $90; Jail:
(May 5) 522 W. Elm St., Juveniles (May 5) Speed/Warning Kilgallon, Kristin L. (Bryan, Ohio). 90 days with 90 days suspended. No fu-
(May 5) 15165 State Hwy. 2, Tree (May 6) Traffic Crash Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. ture violations within next 2 years. No
Down (May 6) Domestic Violence Kizer, Alexander J. (Bryan, Ohio). contact with victim.
(May 5) Hickory St.@N. Fulton St., 50/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Fee, Nicholas S. (Montpelier, Ohio).
Suspicious Person WILLIAMS COUNTY Koch, Howard C. III (Bryan, Ohio). Falsification. Fine: $300; Costs: $100;
(May 6) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 13, SHERIFF Willful reckless operation. Fine: $50; Jail: 180 days with 180 days suspend-
Domestic Violence ARRESTS Costs: $79. ed. No future violations within next 3
(May 6) N. Shoop Ave.@Banister, Kunesh, Allen R. (Edgerton, Ohio). years. Obstruction of official business.
Drunk (5/12/18 @ 2:56am)-Cortney Meril- 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Fine: $250; Costs: $45; Jail: 30 days
(May 6) 00 E. Oak St., Suspicious lat (AGE: 24) 19775 US-20A West Unity, Lower, Wesley (West Unity, Ohio). with 30 days suspended. No future vio-
Vehicle Ohio was arrested by a deputy for OVI Temporary instruction permit. Fine: lations within next 3 years. Jail times
(May 6) 219 S. Fulton St., Funeral and for running a stop sign. She was $71; Costs: $79. consecutive to each other as well as
Escort later released to a friend. Parker, Danyel R. (Bryan, Ohio). traffic cases.
(May 6) 748 Wauseon Senior Villas, 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Grzymkowski, Debra (Montpelier,
911 Hang Up Contact in Person (5/12/18 @ 3:30pm)-Nicolas Rowe Patten, Cheryl A. (Bryan, Ohio). Traf- Ohio). Passing bad checks. Fine: $100;
(May 6) Depot Park, Juveniles (AGE: 28) 807 East Wilson Street Bry- fic control device. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Costs: $84; Jail: 30 days with 30 days
(May 6) 447 Walnut St., Investigate an, Ohio was arrested on his Williams Peffley, Melody S. (Butler, Indiana). suspended. No future violations within
Complaint County Common Pleas Warrant for ab- 40/20 speed. Fine: $96; Costs: $79. the next 2 years.
(May 6) 500-B W. Elm St., Loud Noise sconding from felony probation. He is Rau, Donald E. (Bryan, Ohio). OVI Grzymkowski, Debra (Montpelier,
being held at CCNO. Ohio). Passing bad checks – 2nd case.
Fine: $100; Costs: $84; Jail: 30 days
with 30 days suspended. No future vio-
lations within the next 2 years. Ordered
to pay restitution.
Knepper, Cameron S. (West Unity,
Ohio). Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $250;
Costs: $215; Jail: 30 days with 30 days
suspended. No future violations within
next 2 years. Ordered to pay restitution.

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

McCoy, Kevin D. (Montpelier, Ohio). with the terms of probation. Fined James A. (West Unity, Ohio). $5254.32. Mastin, Connie J. (Delta, Ohio).
Domestic violence. Fine: $250; Costs: $500. Sentences to run concurrently. For: Fountain City Veterinary Hos- Marked lanes. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
$315; Jail: 30 days with 30 days sus- Ordered to pay all costs of prosecution, Mierzwinski, Bernadette B.
pended. No future violations within any court appointed counsel costs, and pital (Bryan, Ohio). Against: Williams, (Wauseon, Ohio). Expired plates. Fine:
next 3 years. Thinking for a Change any supervision fees permitted. Brian (Cecil, Ohio). $188.48. $37; Costs: $85.
program. No violent or threatening con- Miller, Christian H. (Liberty Center,
tact with victim. Heinze, Timothy M. (Napoleon, Ohio). For: Jay’s Heating & Cooling, LTD. Ohio). 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs:
Aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth (Bryan, Ohio). Against: Collins, Martin $85.
Thomas, James (Montpelier, Ohio). degree felony. Sentenced to five years (Bryan, Ohio). $188. Mora, Martha M. (Swanton, Ohio).
Possession. Fine: $150; Costs: $85. community control with a 180 day 73/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $85.
Operator’s license suspended from May term of incarceration to be served at For: Jay’s Heating & Cooling, LTD. Ohlemacher, Ariel M. (Fayette, Ohio).
10, 2018 to November 6, 2018. CCNO. All said days suspended pend- (Bryan, Ohio). Against: Goetschuis, 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
ing compliance with the terms of pro- Jesse (Edon, Ohio). $1732.19. Pancake, Jacey N. (Montpelier, Ohio).
Young, Stephanie (Bryan, Ohio). bation. Community control and local Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $56.
Disorderly conduct. Fine: $50; Costs: jail time sentences to run concurrently For: Jay’s Heating & Cooling, LTD. Pennington, Brooke A. (Lyons, Ohio).
$99; Jail: 30 days with 28 days sus- with following case. Fined $500 and (Bryan, Ohio). Against: Gubbe, Lee Ann 72/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93.
pended. No future violations within ordered to pay all costs of prosecution, (Alvordton, Ohio). $899.81. Quillet, Renee S. (Wauseon, Ohio).
next 2 years. any court appointed counsel costs, and 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
any supervision fees permitted. For: Saneholtz-McKarns, Inc. (Mont- Rademaker, Micheal J. (Wauseon,
WILLIAMS COUNTY FAILURE TO pelier, Ohio). Against: Hickman, Shan- Ohio). Red light. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.
FILE LOCAL TAXES Heinze, Timothy M. (Napoleon, non (Montpelier, Ohio). $1586.60. Reed, Autumn J. (Pioneer, Ohio).
Ohio). Failure to appear, a fourth de- Seat belt – passenger. Fine: $20; Costs:
Holtz, Jennifer J. (Bryan, Ohio). File gree felony. Sentenced to five years For: Starr Partners, LLC (Bryan, $56.
city tax – 2014 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with community control with a 180 day term Ohio). Against: Mosier, Juliet Held. Reed, Timothy J. Jr. (Wauseon,
$200 suspended; Costs: $160.50; Jail: of incarceration to be served at CCNO. (Montpelier, Ohio). $6000. Ohio). Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30;
30 days with 30 days suspended. Must All said days suspended pending com- Costs: $48.
file taxes and make payment arrange- pliance with the terms of probation. FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC Reucher, Richard J. III (Wauseon,
ments within 30 days. No future viola- Community control and local jail time Ames, Lucille (Delta, Ohio). 68/55 Ohio). 69/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs:
tions within next 2 years. sentences to run concurrently with speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. $85.
the preceding case. Fined $750 and Bauer, Allison R. (Delta, Ohio). Reynolds, Janet D. (Wauseon, Ohio).
Holtz, Jennifer J. (Bryan, Ohio). File ordered to pay all costs of prosecution, 83/55 speed. Fine: $102; Costs: $85. 56/40 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93.
city tax – 2015 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with any court appointed counsel costs, and Blohm, Amanda J. (Wauseon, Ohio). Rice, Madison M. (Wauseon, Ohio).
$200 suspended; Costs: $160.50; Jail: any supervision fees permitted. 81/70 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. Failure to control. Fine: $102; Costs:
30 days with 30 days suspended. Must Borstelman, Debora J. (Napoleon, $93.
file taxes and make payment arrange- Yates, Joshua E. (Bryan, Ohio). Ohio). 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: Schimming, Ronald A. (Liberty Cen-
ments within 30 days. No future viola- Count I – Aggravated possession of $85. ter, Ohio). Right side of road. Fine: $37;
tions within next 2 years. drugs, a fifth degree felony. Count Brannon, Keith B. Jr. (Wauseon, Costs: $85.
II – Failure to appear, a fourth degree Ohio). Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Smalcer, Maycey D. (Wauseon,
Rath, Janel D. (Bryan, Ohio). File felony. On Count I, sentenced to an 11 Costs: $48. Ohio). Traffic device. Fine: $37; Costs:
city tax – 2015 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with month term of incarceration through Cuff, Cody A. (Fayette, Ohio). 39/25 $93.
$200 suspended; Costs: $144; Jail: 30 ODRC and a discretionary period of up speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. Smith, Eric A. (Liberty Center, Ohio).
days with 30 days suspended. Must to three years post release control. On Damman, Daranda A. (Delta, Ohio). Stop sign. Fine: $102; Costs: $85.
file taxes and make payment arrange- Count II, sentenced to a 14 month term 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. Staam, Kay E. (Archbold, Ohio).
ments within 30 days. No future viola- of incarceration through ODRC and a Davis, Dale E. Jr. (Liberty Center, 82/70 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.
tions within next 2 years. discretionary period of up to three years Ohio). Expired plates. Fine: $37; Costs: Strawn, James C. (Archbold, Ohio).
post release control. Sentences to run $85. Expired plates. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
WILLIAMS COUNTY COMMON concurrently. Credit for time served. Deitrich, David A. (Defiance, Ohio). Streng, Lindsey A. (Archbold, Ohio).
PLEAS SENTENCING Ordered to pay all costs of prosecution, No mud flaps. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. 40/25 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93.
any court appointed counsel costs, and Elekonich, Chris J. (Swanton, Ohio). Tekjkl, Cole R. (Wauseon, Ohio).
Cooper, Joshua T. (Pioneer, Ohio). any supervision fees permitted. Stop sign. Fine: $102; Costs: $85. Stop sign. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.
Counts I and III – Aggravated posses- Esquibel, Isaiah M. (Archbold, Ohio). Thourot, Joseph D. (Wauseon, Ohio).
sion of drugs, each fifth degree felonies. WILLIAMS COUNTY CIVIL 87/70 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. Expired plates. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
Count II – Possession of heroin, a fifth For: City of Bryan (taxes). Against: Gonzales, Arturo L. (Wauseon, Ohio). Tiffany, Brandon L. (Wauseon, Ohio).
degree felony. On Count I, sentenced Ulrich, Christopher D. (Bryan, Ohio). Stop sign. Fine: $102; Costs: $93. Traffic device. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.
to four years community control with $125. Griffith, Zachary E. (Liberty Cen- Vandeilen, Courtney A. (Swanton,
a 180 day term of incarceration to be For: City of Bryan (taxes). Against: ter, Ohio). Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Ohio). 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs:
served at CCNO. 90 days suspended Wolfe, Matthew (Bryan, Ohio). $388.29. Costs: $40. $85.
pending compliance with the terms For: Day, Kathryn (Bryan, Ohio). Harmon, Kyle A. (Swanton, Ohio). Vasquez Debustamante, Claudia
of probation. Fined $500. On Count Against: Miley, David L. (Bryan, Ohio). 77/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $85. (Delta, Ohio). 56/35 speed. Fine: $77;
II, sentenced to four years community $2415. Harrison, Joanne L. (Napoleon, Costs: $85.
control with a 180 day term of incar- For: Day, Shawn (Montpelier, Ohio). Ohio). 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: Wyse, Larry J. (Archbold, Ohio). As-
ceration to be served at CCNO. 90 days Against: Warth, Brittany R. (Bryan, $85. sured clear distance ahead. Fine: $102;
suspended pending compliance with Ohio). $3822.34. Hiltz, Craig (Swanton, Ohio). 68/55 Costs: $93.
the terms of probation. Fined $500. On For: Farmers & Merchants State speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
Count III, sentenced to a four years Bank (Archbold, Ohio). Against: Stokes, Hull, Spencer M. (Delta, Ohio). Fail-
community control with a 180 day term ure to yield. Fine: $102; Costs: $93.
of incarceration to be served at CCNO. Hunter, Deetta L. (Delta, Ohio).
90 days suspend pending compliance 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
Jacob Nunez, Hector E. (Delta, Ohio).
Former Ohio Jail Officer Accused 40/25 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. Yeary, Cheyanna J. (Delta, Ohio).
Of Sexually Assaulting Females Failure to display. Fine: $37; Costs: 67/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
$85.
POMEROY, Ohio (AP) — A former jail alleged crimes occurred between 2011 Jessing, Kevin A. (Delta, Ohio). FULTON COUNTY
officer accused of sexually assaulting or and 2017. 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. CRIMINAL
trying to sexually assault 11 female in- Johnson, Derek R. (Wauseon, Ohio).
mates and probationers he supervised DeWine says Tucker was arrested Stop sign. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. Rufenacht, Gary N. (Fayette, Ohio).
has been indicted in Ohio on charges in- over the weekend in Ashland County. Kimple, Erika (Delta, Ohio). 69/55 Failure to confine (dog). Fine: $50;
cluding kidnapping, sexual battery and Meigs County court records listed no at- speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. Costs: $83.
attempted compelling prostitution. torney for him Monday. Krisher, Rachael A. (Wauseon, Ohio).
Red light. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. Strub, Rex Jr. (Delta, Ohio). No dog
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine The 28 counts against him also in- Longberry, John M. (Swanton, Ohio). tag. Fine: $25; Costs: $75.
says 55-year-old Larry Tucker, of Pome- clude charges of gross sexual imposi- Unsecure load. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.
roy, worked at the Middleport Jail and tion, attempted sexual battery, solicit- Martinez, Antonia M. (Wauseon, FULTON COUNTY CIVIL
as a probation officer in Meigs County in ing and theft in office. DeWine didn’t Ohio) 67/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: For: American Legion Post 479, C/O
far southeastern Ohio. DeWine says the detail the alleged theft but says it was $85. Cynthia Dickman (Swanton, Ohio).
uncovered by the investigation. Masters, Mark H. (Morenci, Michi- Against: Whaley, Wendy (Swanton,
gan). Improper backing. Fine: $102; Ohio0. $253.72.
Ohio Man Convicted Of Killing 2 Costs: $93. For: Keefer, Paul D. (Swanton,
Women; Bodies Found Under Clothes Ohio). Against: Garza, Michael (Swan-
ton, Ohio) and Garza, Katie (Swanton,
Ohio). $1828.

ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) — A man has Grate was arrested after a third Report: Michigan Traffic Deaths
been convicted in the slayings of two woman escaped from the Ashland home Declined 3 Percent Last Year
women whose bodies were found un- where the bodies of the other two wom-
derneath piles of clothes in what was en were found. LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Officials say Michael L. Prince, director of the Mich-
thought to be a vacant Ohio home. alcohol- and drug-related crashes remain igan Office of Highway Safety Planning ,
He also has been linked to the deaths a significant problem in Michigan even says in a statement that his office will
Shawn Grate could be sentenced to of three other women elsewhere but though a new report shows overall traffic continue to allocate funding “to improve
death on the aggravated-murder and hasn’t been charged in those killings. deaths decreased 3 percent last year. our capabilities in the detection, appre-
kidnapping convictions. hension, prosecution and treatment of
The 41-year-old last week pleaded The Michigan State Police Criminal impaired drivers.”
Jurors took only a few hours on Mon- guilty to 15 charges including rape and Justice Information Center announced
day to reach a verdict in the 2016 stran- abuse of a corpse. Thursday that Michigan traffic deaths The percentage of alcohol-involved
gulation deaths of the two women. remained above 1,000 for the second fatalities increased 32 percent to 359
consecutive year in 2017. The 1,028 fa- in 2017. Officials noted, however, that
talities in 2017 were down from 1,064 fa- the rise in part reflects better reporting
talities counted in 2016. methods and data collection.

Williams County Safe Communities
Releases Williams County Traffic Fatalities

Update For The First Quarter 2018

CONVICTION ... Shawn Grate, center, sits with his attorneys Robert, left, and Rolph MONTPELIER, OHIO –The Williams of -35 and an -11% change. There are
Whitney at the defendant’s table during the first day of his trial in Ashland, Ohio, County Safe Communities program re- an additional 7 unconfirmed provisional
Monday, April 23, 2018. Grate is charged with the 2016 killings of two women and ports one fatal crash in Williams County traffic fatalities to date for 2018.
the abduction of another. (Tom E. Puskar/The Times Gazette via AP) for the first quarter of 2018 during the
months of January - March. Seat belts save lives. The National
Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement
This compares with the first quarter campaign runs from May 14 – June 3,
of 2017 report of two crash fatalities. In 2018.
2017 there were four confirmed fatali-
ties for Williams County. Williams County Fourth Quarter
Traffic Fatalities: There was one fatal
As of April 30, 2018, Ohio traffic sta- crash during the first quarter of 2018,
tistics reports 282 confirmed fatalities as compared to two fatal traffic crashes
for 2018 as compared to 317 fatalities with two fatalities in the first quarter of
for the same date in 2017 a difference 2017.

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Pregnant Ohio Woman Shot In Suspect In Indiana Officer’s Death
March Dies After Giving Birth Was Wanted In Another Killing

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A pregnant allow for the baby’s delivery. The Mont- TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — A
woman shot multiple times last month gomery County Coroner’s Office says 21-year-old man suspected of fatally
during an apparent ambush outside of her death was caused by a gunshot to shooting a Terre Haute police officer was
her central Ohio home has died after the head. wanted for questioning in another man’s
giving birth. killing when Friday’s deadly shootout
No arrests have been made in the unfolded, according to court documents
The Springfield News-Sun reports slaying. Wilson’s family and friends filed Monday in a related case involving
25-year-old Lindzie Wilson, of Spring- have made a plea to the community to the alleged gunman’s girlfriend.
field, gave birth Saturday and died help find her killer.
Tuesday at a Dayton hospital. She was Christopher A. Wolfe, who also died
shot March 1. Wilson is the second pregnant wom- in Friday’s shootout that fatally wound-
an from Springfield who has been shot ed Patrolman Robert Shawn “Rob” Pitts,
Springfield police say she had been and then died after giving birth in the allegedly confessed to his 18-year-old
kept on life support after the shooting to last two months. girlfriend that he had killed Robert

Montpelier Man Convicted Of “Paulie” Olson at Olson’s Terre Haute
home, the Tribune-Star reported , citing
the court documents.
Burning, Stomping Young Child Terre Haute police were investigat- SHOOTING SUSPECT ... This undated
ing Olson’s slaying when they arrived photo provided by the Vigo County Sher-
at Wolfe’s girlfriend’s Terre Haute apart- iff’s Office in Terre Haute, Ind., shows
Following a bench trial, Alan K. Laney, ment and the shootout occurred. Christopher Wolfe, of New Goshen, Ind.
She was arrested Friday night on a Authorities allege in court documents
48, of Montpelier, was found guilty of one
felony count of felonious assault and sev- preliminary obstruction of justice charge that Wolfe, suspected of fatally shoot-
en felony counts of endangering children. for allegedly lying to police investigating ing a Terre Haute police officer, was
The verdict was handed down this af- Pitts’ killing, the Tribune-Star report- wanted for questioning in another man’s
ternoon by Williams County Common ed. She remained jailed Monday on a shooting death at the time of the deadly
Pleas Court Judge John Thomas Stelzer. $25,000 bond after a Vigo County judge shootout on Friday, May 4, 2018. (Vigo
The case was investigated by authori- ordered her to appear in court Thursday County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
BRYAN, Ohio)— Ohio Attorney General ties with the Montpelier Police Department for the filing of formal charges. police standoff and she was taken into
Mike DeWine announced today that an and prosecuted by special prosecutors custody. The affidavit states she told
Ohio man has been convicted on multiple working as part of Attorney General DeW- A probable cause affidavit filed Mon- officers that Wolfe had confided in her
felony charges for abusing and torturing a ine’s Crimes Against Children Initiative. day in her case states that a detective that he had shot Olson last week.
one-year-old girl in 2017. had earlier learned that Wolfe, of New
“The helpless victim in this case was Goshen, had confessed to his girlfriend The 26-year-old Olson’s girlfriend,
only 17 months old when the defendant that he had fatally shot Olson last week. Angel Archer, tells WTHI-TV she’s
burned her with a cigarette, stomped and stunned by his death. She urged every-
hit her in the face, trampled on her leg, That detective wrote in the affidavit one to let their loved-ones know they are
and hit her with a flyswatter,” said At- that police had followed a car belonging loved.
torney General DeWine. “A child should to Wolfe to the Garden Quarter apart-
never be subject to that kind of trauma, ment complex, where they saw Wolfe “Keep them all close to your heart be-
and I am dedicated to holding accountable and his girlfriend walk together into her cause you never know when they’re not
those who harm Ohio’s children.” apartment building just before several going to be here,” Archer said.
Terre Haute police officers confronted
Laney will be sentenced on June 6, them. Pitts, 45, was a 16-year veteran of
2018.
Wolfe, armed with a handgun, fired
Opinion - High Speed Pursuit on police, fatally wounding Pitts, the af- the Terre Haute Police Department. His
fidavit states. Wolfe also died of a gun- funeral is set for Wednesday at Indiana
shot wound, and an autopsy was sched- State University’s Hulman Center in the
city’s that’s about 70 miles west of In-
Policy Debate Continues uled to be performed Monday on his dianapolis.
body.
Information from: Tribune-Star,
After Friday’s shooting, the girlfriend
exited the building during a subsequent http://www.tribstar.com
By: Forrest R. Church, Publisher volves around the danger of entering
residential neighborhoods with an out
THE VILLAGE REPORTER of control vehicle and unstable subject

(OPINION COLUMN) amped up on adrenaline and possibly
drugs (could they make the arrest later in
Friday’s police chase that started in a more controlled/calm scenario). SHOWING SUPPORT ... The city of Sullivan, Ind., gather outside the courthouse
Fulton County before ending in a horrific with friends, family and fellow officers of Terre Haute police officer Rob Pitts, who
crash in Williams County (Montpelier, On the flip side, as is often the case, was killed Friday in the line of duty, during a vigil in Sullivan, Ind., Sunday, May 6,
Ohio – Miller’s New Market intersection) those being pursued are violent offenders, 2018. (Austen Leake/The Tribune-Star via AP)
causing injury to three people led the top- one can only imagine the harm they could
ic of discussion at local coffee shops over cause if they were temporarily let go by High Speed Chase Starts In Fulton
the weekend. chasing officers when there would be no County, End With Large Multi Vehicle
guarantee they could later be located. Wreck (With Injuries) In Montpelier
Northwest Ohio has seen its fair share
of police chases over the years, Friday’s I know I would never want to be placed
incident adds to the long list. in the position of having to make this de-
cision!
The main topic of discussion by many
“Monday Morning Quarterbacks” suck- Policy on the matter seems to vary
ing on caffeine (including myself) at local widely state by state and at times even
restaurants or openly debating on social department by department.
media, seemed to revolve around whether
police officials should always pursue sub- I can recall local, regional and na-
jects who take off at a high rate of speed? tional newspaper articles and television
coverage over the years indicating a wide
The general concern discussed re- stance on policy. I’m sure Friday’s chase
will resume the debate locally.
Grandey Wanted
By Sheriff’s Office I have read columns and read “Letters
to the Editor” from citizens who believe a
chase should never start in the first place.

Others believe subjects should be fully
pursued and caught no matter the risk,
which seems to generally be more of a
traditional approach, fortunately, more
times than not, ending without major in-
jury.
What are your thoughts? Let us know
on this post appearing online at www.
thevillagereporter.com.
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While on the subject of police pursuits
taking place locally, Friday’s chase re-
minded me of my high school days when
I was playing a game of pickup basketball
with my dad, shooting hoops on the side
of our old country barn.
Being raised between West Unity and
Montpelier Ohio, on State Route 20A, I
can recall in the midst of our game the
Police Chief of West Unity (at the time Da-
WANTED ... Brandie Grandey – 39, lka vid Myers) placing his car sideways (out- On May 11, 2018, at 5:21 PM, the traffic light.
Bryan, Ohio is wanted for a January side his normal village jurisdiction) on the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office request- The driver of the Ford Escort and
Grand Jury indictment charging her with highway. ed assistance from the Williams Coun-
Aggravated Possession of Drugs (meth) ty Sheriff’s Office in a vehicle pursuit the driver of the Chevrolet Impala were
and Failure to Appear. Ms Grandey has Suddenly, an old station wagon came traveling towards Williams County. It transported to Montpelier Emergency
a unique tattoo, as depicted below. If past blowing a large cloud of smoke from was learned a deputy was in pursuit Room for non-life threatening inju-
you have information on the location an overheating motor at full speed around of a 1998 Chevrolet Pickup Truck. The ries. They were ultimately treated and
of Ms Grandey, please contact the Wil- Chief Myers’ roadblock with numerous pursuit traveled west on CR-M in Ful- released. The driver of the truck was
liams County Sheriff’s Office at 419- officers in pursuit behind (this all took ton County before coming into Williams transported to Montpelier Emergency
636-3151 or your local law enforcement place in a matter of a few seconds). County on CR-O. room before being flown by life flight
agency. The Williams County Sheriff’s to Parkview Medical Center for further
In a time when watching the corn grow The subject operating the truck was treatment.
was a weekday activity, I can recall this believed to be suicidal, homicidal and
was quite the event talked about at school under the influence of drugs. The pur- Assisting in the pursuit was the
weeks later and even debated then. suit traveled through the City of Bry- Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Fayette
Police Department, Williams County
I suppose the location being largely the
Department is seeking community as- same as Friday’s pursuit reminded me of an, Village of Blakeslee, Village of West Sheriff’s Office, Montpelier Police De-
sistance locating Brandie Grandey, 39, this prior chase from 25 years ago (vid- Unity, and the Village of Montpelier. partment, West Unity Police Depart-
of Bryan, Ohio. Grandey is wanted for a eo of this chase appears online at www. Upon traveling west through the Village ment, Bryan Police Department, Edon
January Grand Jury indictment charg- thevillagereporter.com). of Montpelier, the vehicle failed to stop Police Department, Stryker Police De-
ing her with Aggravated Possession of I’m sure no matter your stance on pur- at the stop light on East Main Street at partment, Pioneer Police Department,
Drugs (meth) and Failure to Appear. Ms suits, we can all agree to keep those in- Whitaker Way. Upon traveling into the Edgerton Police Department, Ohio State
Grandey has a unique tattoo, as depict- jured Friday in our thoughts and prayers intersection, the truck struck a Ford Highway Patrol, Montpelier Fire Depart-
ed above. If you have information on the while doing the same for our local law en- Escort that was turning west onto East ment, Williams County Ems, and the
location of Ms Grandey, please contact forcement heroes who place themselves Main Street from Whitaker Way. The Williams County Central Communica-
the Williams County Sheriff’s Office at in danger all too often to keep us safe. truck veered off the Ford Escort and tions Center.

419-636-3151 or your local law enforce- Forrest R. Church may be reached at struck a Chevrolet Impala that was in This incident remains under investi-
ment agency. [email protected] the westbound lane stopped at the red gation.

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1 Killed, 1 Badly Hurt In Indiana Police Look For Victims Of
Crash Involving Police Cruiser Suspected Michigan Serial Killer

MARION, Ind. (AP) — Authorities say to assist another officer with a traffic 24 acres. Searchers are trying to narrow
a teenager was killed and another was stop involving narcotics.
badly injured when their car collided State police say driver Payton Rogers that down to a more manageable size,
police said.
with a police cruiser in a northeastern of Marion died at the scene and passen- Police interviewed Ream a few
Indiana city. ger Baleeve Gregory of Marion was flown
The crash happened late Friday in by helicopter to a Fort Wayne hospital months ago after fellow prisoners said
he boasted about killing four to six other
downtown Marion. Police say the car with head injuries. people. He later failed a lie-detector test,
with the two 18-year-old women inside The police car left the street and
went through a red light and pulled into crashed into a building, but officials say Dwyer said.
Ream, who turned 69 on Wednesday,
the path of the police car that had its the officer was treated at a hospital and was sentenced in 1998 to 15 years in
lights and sirens activated while going released.
prison for criminal sexual conduct and
taking indecent liberties with a child
Ex-Ohio Mayor Gets 10 Years less than two years earlier.
Attorney R. Timothy Kohler, who was
appointed by a judge to represent him
In Bribery, Gambling Case in his 2008 murder trial, said his for-
mer client is “not a likable guy” and not
healthy.
WARREN, Ohio (AP) — A former The 62-year-old Infante asked for “He smoked excessively and was
northeast Ohio mayor convicted of tak- forgiveness and said he’d been humili- SEARCH FOR VICTIMS ... In this March overweight. I didn’t want to particularly
ing bribes in exchange for jobs and ated before the judge sentenced him. 6, 2017 photo released by the Michi- hear his story, other than my sense that
running an illegal gambling house has gan Department of Corrections, Arthur he was denying any allegation of inten-
been sentenced to 10 years in prison. The Ohio Attorney General’s Of- Ream is shown. Police are digging in tionally murdering” Cindy.
fice has said Infante received nearly woods northeast of Detroit near where
Ex-Niles Mayor Ralph Infante was $200,000 in unreported cash, income the body of a 13-year-old girl who went “He claimed his innocence. He never
sentenced Friday in Trumbull County and gifts and ran an illegal gambling missing in 1986 was found more than told me that he did anything. Frankly, I
after a jury found him guilty Monday of house in Girard. a decade ago. In 2008, Ream led police don’t think I was interested in knowing
charges that included tampering with to the area and the remains of Cindy that,” Kohler said.
records, theft in office, gambling and Infante was Niles mayor 24 years Zarzycki who disappeared. Zarzycki had
engaging in a pattern of corrupt activ- before losing in the 2015 Democratic been dating Ream’s son at the time of Cindy was last seen on April 20,
ity. primary. Niles is roughly 70 miles (113 her disappearance. Arthur Ream was 1986, after going to a Dairy Queen in
kilometers) southeast of Cleveland. Eastpointe, a mostly blue-collar suburb

convicted of her murder and is serving north of Detroit.
8 Year Old Michigan Girl life in prison. (Michigan Department of Other possible victims include
12-year-old Kimberly King, who disap-
Corrections via AP) peared in 1979 while visiting her grand-

Taking Food To Homeless By: Mike Householder and mother in Warren; Kim Larrow, who was
Corey Williams 15 when she was last seen in 1981 in
Canton Township, west of Detroit; and
ASSOCIATED PRESS Kellie Brownlee, who was 17 when she
vanished in 1982 from suburban Novi.
Struck By Car, Dies MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) —
A Michigan man serving life in prison for Authorities are also searching for ad-
killing a 13-year-old girl is a suspected ditional victims who have not been pub-
serial killer, police said Wednesday as licly identified.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Police Relatives say Nevaeh, who was with they dug up part of a forest in a search
say an 8-year-old girl has died after be- her mother, was carrying fresh fruit. for as many as seven other girls who During Ream’s murder trial, pros-
ing struck by a vehicle while crossing Her uncle was across the street. have been missing for decades. ecutors said he told Cindy that he was
a roadway in western Michigan to feed taking her to a surprise birthday party
homeless people in a park. Nevaeh was a student at Kent Hills Using earth-moving equipment, as for his son, who was her boyfriend at
Elementary School. Principal Benjamin well as shovels and rakes, authorities the time. Scott Ream’s birthday actually
The crash happened Tuesday night Rogers says in a letter to parents that have spent two days excavating a wood- was months earlier.
near a bridge over the Grand River in she would be “greatly missed.” ed site about 30 miles (50 kilometers)
Grand Rapids. Officers who responded northeast of Detroit in the belief that Ar- Even after leading police to her re-
found Nevaeh Alston unconscious in Police say the driver of the vehicle thur Ream buried all of his victims in mains, Ream denied killing her. He told
the roadway. She was taken to a hospi- is a Grand Rapids resident and neither the same general area. a police detective in 2008 that Cindy
tal, where police say she died. alcohol nor speed appeared to be a fac- was with his son the day she died and
tor. The police commissioner in nearby claimed she fell from an open elevator at
his carpet warehouse in Warren.
Ohio Officer Quits Amid Probe Of Warren appealed to the inmate to help
investigators find the remains. Her father hopes Ream tells police
“You want to be a man about it?” Bill where other bodies might be found.
Dwyer said. “Let’s help the families out.
Him Kicking Handcuffed Man Give them some closure. That’s what it’s “I pray for him every day that his
all about.” heart softens,” Edward Zarzycki said
Ream is no stranger to the area. Fol- Wednesday at the excavation site.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A subur- 18-year-old man in the head. lowing his 2008 conviction for killing
ban Columbus police officer under in- Franklin Township Trustee Aryeh Cindy Zarzycki, he led investigators to King’s sister, Konnie Beyma, wants
vestigation for kicking a handcuffed her remains, which had been buried the same.
suspect in the head has resigned. Alex says an internal investigation of the there for more than 20 years.
48-year-old Wells is continuing. “Please just tell us where she is so
The Columbus Dispatch reports an The current search area spans about we can move on,” Beyma told reporters.
attorney for Franklin Township police Wells is a fulltime investigations su- “That’s all. Let us take her and bury her
pervisor for the Ohio Lottery Commis- next to my grandmother.”

officer Robert Wells says Wells’ resigned sion. He was convicted of assault and
Ohio Highway Patrol ApprehendWells, a part-time Franklin Township Ohio city of Pataskala in 2002 after he
effective Sunday. fired as a police officer in the central

officer, was placed on leave after a cell- and another officer were seen in a cell- Subject During Traffic Stop
phone video surfaced from a May 1 ve- phone video kicking an 18-year-old man
hicle pursuit that shows him kicking an during an arrest.

Constitutional Amendment On Monday, May 7, 2018, at approxi- custody. The Ohio Highway Patrol charged
Petition Related To Marijuana mately 9:24 PM, the Defiance County Shaw with OVI, marked lanes, possession
E-911 Center received a complaint of a of marijuana and improper handling of a
Legalization Certified male subject who had attempted to enter firearm a felony of the fourth degree.
a residence, and who also had discharged
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—The Ohio At- juana in the state. a firearm at the same residence in the 100 Deputies are sending a case file to the
torney General’s Office today certified On April 30, 2018, the Ohio Attorney block of South Taylor Street, Sherwood, Defiance County Prosecutor’s Office for
a resubmitted petition for a proposed Ohio. Deputies and Communications offi- additional charges of Burglary, and Dis-
amendment to the Ohio Constitution General’s Office received a written pe- cer were able to obtain a description of the charging a firearm at a habitation both
which would attempt to legalize mari- tition to amend the Ohio Constitution, suspect and the vehicle involved. felonies.
entitled “Marijuana Rights and Regula-
Wauseon Police tions” from legal counsel for the peti- A Ohio Highway Patrol unit, located a Sheriff Doug Engel commends the
Requests Assistance tioning committee. The initial submis- vehicle matching the description and con- quick response of the E-911 Center and
Identifying Subject sion was rejected on April 9, 2018, due ducted a traffic stop at 9:44 PM, on St. the Defiance County Deputies for obtain-
to deficiencies in the petition summary. Rt. 24 and the Defiance-Paulding County ing and disseminating the information to
IDENTIFYING SUBJECT ... The The resubmitted petition was certified Line road. Upon a joint investigation, a area law enforcement. Through this co-
Wauseon Police Department is asking today as containing both the necessary Stephen H. Shaw Jr., Age 50, of 10702 operation of local law enforcement and
for your help in identifying this male 1,000 valid signatures from registered Road 171, Oakwood, Ohio was taken into the Ohio Highway Patrol this matter was
subject. If you are able to identify him, Ohio voters and a “fair and truthful” brought to a successful conclusion.
please contact us via private message or summary of the proposed amendment.
call 419-335-3821. Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Will Be
“Without passing upon the advis- Conducting Click It Or Ticket Traffic Blitz
ability of the approval or rejection of the
measure to be referred, but pursuant Sheriff Roy E. Miller announces that cated to protecting the citizens of Fulton
to the duties imposed upon the Attor- the Fulton County Sheriffs Office will be County and the motorists who travel its
ney General’s Office […] I hereby certify conducting a Traffic Enforcement Blitz highways. These Blitzes are being funded
that the summary is a fair and truthful designated Click It Or Ticket Blitz. This from a grant that was awarded to the Ful-
statement of the proposed law,” Ohio Blitz will run, from May 21st thru May ton County Sheriff’s Office from the Ohio
Attorney General Mike DeWine stated 31st. Deputies will be working various Department of Public Safety, The grant
in the certification letter. hours and locations around Fulton Coun- pays for extra patrol to enforce the traffic
ty and they will be looking for distracted laws that will increase the safety of motor-
Once the summary language and driving, seatbelt, speed, and impaired ists on the roadways in the areas that are
initial signatures are certified, the Ohio driving violations. prone to a higher number of serious and
Ballot Board must determine if the fatal crashes.
amendment contains a single issue or Sheriff Miller and his deputies are dedi-
multiple issues. The petitioners must
then collect signatures for each issue Paulding County Man Charged With
from registered voters in each of 44 of Murder In Teenage Grandson’s Death
Ohio’s 88 counties, equal to 5 percent
of the total vote cast in the county for OAKWOOD, Ohio (AP) — Authorities The Sheriff’s office hasn’t said why Mill-
the office of governor at the last guber- say a 73-year-old man has been charged er killed his grandson. They lived together
natorial election. Total signatures col- with murder in the fatal shooting of his in the home in Oakwood.
lected statewide must also equal 10 teenage grandson in western Ohio.
percent of the total vote cast for the of- Miller is being held in the Paulding
fice of governor at the last gubernato- The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office County Jail. It’s unclear if he has an attor-
rial election. says William Miller II was arrested Thurs- ney yet. A court hearing has been sched-
day night after shooting 19-year-old Evan uled for Monday.
Holcombe in the chest. Holcombe was
dead when deputies arrived. Oakwood is roughly 75 miles (120 kilo-
meters) south of Toledo.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Michigan Prohibits Sale
Of ‘Whip-Its’ To Minors
POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

Fort Wayne Woman Dies After LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Kids hoping tainers have surged in popularity due to
to get high off laughing gas will no lon- the temporary buzz produced from in-
Riding Lawn Mower Overturns ger be able to acquire the means to do haling the gas.
so under a law signed by Michigan Gov. Those who fail to adhere to the sales
Rick Snyder. ban will face a maximum $500 civil fine.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — A north- rolled over and she became pinned un- The governor approved legislation The Michigan Association of Chiefs
eastern Indiana coroner says a woman derneath the machine. She was pro- Thursday to prohibit the sale or distribu- of Police testified in support of the bills,
died after her riding lawn mower over- nounced dead at the scene. tion of devices intended to hold nitrous citing abuse of laughing gas as the root
turned on an embankment, trapping The coroner says Method’s cause of oxide to minors. Commonly known by of multiple injuries and at least one
her beneath it. death was asphyxia due to chest com- the street name “whip-its,” these con- death in the state.
The Allen County Coroner said Fri- pression. Her death was ruled an acci-
day that 69-year-old Sue Method of Fort dent. Romaine Lettuce Outbreak
Wayne died in Wednesday’s accident.
Federal safety officials say people
WPTA-TV reports that Method was
operating a riding lawnmower when it

Update: 149 Sick In 29 Statestraveled down a steep embankment,
operating riding lawn mowers should
avoid mowing on slopes with an incline
of more than 15 degrees.

Bryan Man Sentenced On Pandering Of By: Mike Stobbe
AP MEDICAL WRITER

Sexually Oriented Material Charges NEW YORK (AP) — Four more states are report-
ing illnesses in a food poisoning outbreak linked to
romaine lettuce.
The original indictment against Domi- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
nique was filed on September 19, 2017. updated its numbers on the outbreak Wednesday,
revealing that 149 people in 29 states had gotten
Dominique has been designated a sick.
Tier I sex offender on the illegal use of a It’s unclear if new illness are still occurring.
minor charges and a Tier II sex offender There’s a lag in reporting, and the most recent ill-
on the pandering charges. Additionally, TAINTED LETTUCE ... This ness began two weeks ago.
Dominique was sentenced to five years undated photo shows ro- Florida, Minnesota, North Dakota and Texas
community control and 180 days of in- maine lettuce in Houston. have joined the list of states reporting at least one
carceration at CCNO on each count. All On Wednesday, May 9, E. coli illness linked to the outbreak.
Daniel R. Dominique, 64, of Bryan said days are suspended pending com- 2018, the Centers for Dis- At least 64 people have been hospitalized, includ-
recently heard sentencing on two counts pliance with the terms of probation. He ease Control and Prevention
of pandering sexually oriented matter was also fined $250 on each count for updated its numbers on the ing 17 with kidney failure. One death, previously
involving a minor, both fourth degree a total of $1000. Sentences are to run outbreak Wednesday, re- reported, occurred in California.
felonies, and two counts of illegal use of concurrently. vealing that 149 people had
a minor in nudity-oriented material or Health officials have tied the outbreak to romaine
performance, each a fifth degree felony. Dominique was also ordered to pay all gotten sick in 29 states. lettuce grown in Yuma, Arizona, which provides
costs of prosecution, any court-appoint- (Steve Campbell/Houston most of the romaine sold in the U.S. during the win-
ed counsel costs, and any supervision Chronicle via AP) ter.
fees permitted. Two additional counts of
illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented Cameron Senior Life Solutions
material or performance were dropped
as a part of the plea agreement.

Williams County Genealogical Offers Summer Book Club
Society 35th Annual Banquet Angola, Ind. – Pull out your bookmarks, because summer reading is coming
soon! Cameron Senior Life Solutions is pleased to be hosting a summer book club,
Celebrate the “Highest Office in the Land”. On June through August on the first and third Fridays of these months. The club is
Monday, 18 June 2018 at 6:30 pm Local History As- open to the first ten individuals signed up that are ages 18 or older.
sistant , Denver Henderson will present “Mr. Garfield Two books will be available for discussion; The Four Agreements by Don Miguel
Goes to Bryan”, detailing the connections between our Ruiz and The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer. At the first club meeting, the
20th president and Williams County. From his uncle , group will select which book will kick off the series. Books will be provided.
Amos Letcher, the canal boat captain and Bryan resi- For questions or to sign up, please call 667-5584.
dent, to A.M. Pratt’s hosting of Garfield as a guest,
James Garfield’s connections to this county are varied
and extend well beyond his time in office.

Voters Across Ohio ApproveDenver Henderson III, originally from Athens, OH,
has lived in Bryan for the last 12 years. A graduate

68 Percent Of School Leviesof Ohio University, Denver is actively involved in local

community theater and currently serves as vice-pres-
ident of the Fountain City Festival Board of Trustees.
The event will be held at the Moose Lodge , 115 N. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio voters have approved more than two-thirds of
school levies on Tuesday’s primary election ballot. The Ohio School Boards As-
Airport Rd. in Montpelier. Preregistration is required and the cost is 14$ per per- sociation said Ohioans passed 63 of 92 school issues, or 68 percent. The passage
son. The Local History abd Genealogy Center is located at 107 East High Street in rate was down from last year’s primary election when 73 percent of issues were
Bryan. For more information, please contact Jane Huffman or Denver Henderson approved.
at 419-636-6734 ext. 275.
Half of the new school tax issues were passed this time, compared with 52 per-
cent in last year’s May primary. Voters passed 40 of the 46 renewal issues, slightly
down from a year ago.
The School Boards Association’s Jennifer Hogue said she’s concerned that the
passage rate for additional funding issues was much lower than renewals, which
means some districts won’t be able to meet their students’ needs.

Troublesome Weeds –
Know Your Enemy

Are you having problems with trou- ogist, will cover native grasses and native
blesome, noxious, or invasive species of wildflower establishment and manage-
weeds? Do you know how to identify and ment. Mark Witt, Ohio Division of Wildlife
manage them? Did you know that timing Private Lands Biologist, will discuss man-
is crucial in controlling them! The Wil- agement concerns of troublesome weeds
liams Soil & Water Conservation District in a wetland or wet areas. John Schoen-
(SWCD) invites you to find the answers hals, OSU Extension Williams County, Ag
during the “Troublesome Weeds – Know & Natural Resources Educator/County
Your Enemy” workshop. The workshop Extension Director, will speak on which
will be held Monday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. herbicides to use, how to use them to help
in the Williams SWCD meeting room at control these nuisance weeds, and will
1120 West High Street in Bryan. also share the latest updates from The
Ohio State University.
Presenters will include Dean Houchen,
Williams County Natural Resources Con- Find out how you can start making a
servation Service (NRCS) Soil Conserva- difference in improving the environment.
tionist, who will speak about identifying This workshop will also be very beneficial
and managing these troublesome and for people who have land in the Conserva-
noxious weed species such as marestail, tion Reserve Program (CRP).
Canada thistle, teasel, and palmer ama-
ranth to name just a few. Jake McClain, Please call the Williams SWCD office at
Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Wildlife Biol- 419-636-9395 Ext 3 with questions and
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CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE Husted Comes Home
Before Primary
Swanton Foreign Exchange Student ...

Monclova with her host parent Kristen Watkins who crowd.
provided Anastasiya with food, transportation, guid- A lot of her belief of what America is all about came
ance and sound parental advice as needed. “One of
the stipulations of the scholarship is to learn about from American movies which can be extremely mis-
American culture and democracy and take them back leading, however, she will have learned a great deal
to their country and teach others how we do things,” about this country before her nine-month educational
explained Ms. Watkins. visit ends. Ms. Kravchenko did confess her struggles
with an American History class. “I’m dying in there,”
Graduation for Swanton High School is June 3rd she said. “I don’t understand the Electoral College at
and when Anastasiya returns home, she will be gradu- all.” A lot of Americans would definitely say the same
ating for the second time on June 23rd. As is their thing.
custom in Ukraine, the “diploma ceremony” will be fol-
lowed by the prom later in the evening. In a few weeks Anastasiya will make the 5000-mile
trip back to Ukraine to finish her home high school
At Swanton she was able to find the time to com- career and prepare for college entrance exams. Like
pete on the track team which is not something that her parents, she is considering a career in medicine
would have been available in Ukraine where sports are but she also has a strong interest in becoming an in-
not included in their extra-curricular activities. Being terpreter and would like to learn French and German.
on the track team also proved to be a good physical In her region of Ukraine, Russian is the dominant
outlet for the academic stress Anastasiya was under language so being fluent in both English and Russian
and helped with the affects from her love of Little Deb- could afford her many job opportunities and a chance
bie’s Cakes she quickly developed when she arrived. to travel, which she really wants to do.

Learning and adapting to life in America was like Anastasiya realizes what a great opportunity she
drinking water from a fire hose. Of course, she had was given by spending so much time in America and
to have American football explained to her. With soc- has obviously enjoyed her time here. She plans on
cer being her main frame of reference, she could not making a life for herself in her native Ukraine and
understand why everyone would suddenly stop run- her experience in America will have an impact on the
ning and then line up and start running again. She shape of that life.
also wondered what the shouting was about coming
from some girls (cheerleaders) standing in front of the Bill can be reached at
[email protected]

Republicans Vow To Show
Ohio Still A ‘Trump State’

VICTORY CELEBRATION ... U.S. Senate candidate, lion consumers is a failure .... I never backed down PHOTOS BT JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
Rep. Jim Renacci greets supporters at his watch party from you or Wall Street. All your name calling won’t
after declaring victory in the primary, Tuesday, May stop me from fighting those who want to cheat Ohio ELECTION VISIT ... Ohio Secretary of State Jon Hus-
8, 2018, at the Galaxy Restaurant in Wadsworth, families.” ted paid a visit to Rowe’s in Montpelier May 7 to meet
Ohio. (John Kuntz/The Plain Dealer-cleveland.com via with friends from his hometown on the eve of the pri-
AP) Cordray handily defeated former U.S. Rep. Den- mary election. Husted is seeking to be the lieutenant
nis Kucinich, who ran to his left on an anti-gun, pro- governor to Mike DeWine’s governor. The pair criss-
By: Julie Carr Smyth and Dan Sewell environment platform to finish a distant second in a crossed the state with Husted coming back to Montpe-
ASSOCIATED PRESS six-candidate field. Cordray was backed by Massachu- lier, where he began his campaign several months ago.
setts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a frequent Trump target.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ohio Republicans are pledging US Government
to show that the swing state is still Trump country, Cordray pledged Tuesday night to focus the race Ran A $214.3 Billion
and the president is cheering them on while getting on “kitchen-table issues.” It won’t be his first match
return fire on Twitter from a Barack Obama appointee against DeWine, who unseated him as state attorney Surplus In April
seeking the state’s governorship. general in 2010.
GOVERNMENT SPENDING ... In Dec. 14, 2016 file
Primary voters on Tuesday picked a congressman In the GOP Senate race, Renacci emerged victori- photo, early morning traffic rolls down Pennsylvania
backed by President Donald Trump to be the GOP ous with 47 percent of the vote. He urged Republicans Avenue toward the U.S. Capitol as daybreaks in Wash-
nominee against Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, who to unite after a five-way primary that saw investment ington. The federal government swung to a surplus of
faced no primary opposition in his bid for a third term. banker Mike Gibbons sue Renacci for allegedly defam- $214.3 billion in April, 2018 primarily reflecting the
atory campaign statements including that Gibbons revenue from that month’s annual tax filing deadline.
“Ohio is a Trump state,” U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci told was anti-Trump. Gibbons raised funds for Trump’s The Treasury Department reports that last month’s
supporters. “Ohio is going to move forward with the presidential campaign. surplus increased 17.4 percent from a year ago. (AP
Trump agenda, and Ohio is going to get anybody who Photo/J. David Ake, File)
is an obstacle, including Sen. Brown, out of the way.” Brown, the Democratic incumbent, has long been
tough on trade, and he praised Trump’s moves this By: Josh Boak
In the race to succeed term-limited GOP Gov. John year to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. AP ECONOMICS WRITER
Kasich, voters set up a fall contest between Repub- His career in Ohio politics spans more than four de- WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government
lican Attorney General Mike DeWine and Democrat cades. swung to a surplus of $214.3 billion in April, primarily
Richard Cordray. Both DeWine and Cordray won spir- reflecting the revenue from that month’s annual tax
ited primaries with at least 60 percent of the vote each. Ohioans also overwhelmingly approved a measure filing deadline.
to reform congressional redistricting. The Treasury Department reported Thursday that
DeWine’s victory came after a hard-hitting primary last month’s surplus increased 17.4 percent from a
campaign in which Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor called him The new rules, which will take effect with 2021 year ago. The April surplus reflected both an increase
a “phony conservative” and he called her unqualified. maps, were modeled after new map-making rules for in tax revenue and a decrease in the costs of certain
Ohio legislative districts that voters strongly support- health care and benefit programs that were pulled for-
Trump, who scored a decisive victory in Ohio over ed in 2016. So-called Issue 1 won 75 percent of the ward to March.
Hillary Clinton in 2016 after Obama carried the state statewide vote. Federal income tax returns were due on April 17.
twice, sent a congratulatory Tweet on Wednesday for The month usually generates a surplus even if the gov-
DeWine, a former U.S. senator. He said DeWine will be Aimed at curbing partisan gerrymandering, the ernment is on pace to run a deficit for the entire year.
“a great governor with a heavy focus” on health care rules will limit how counties are split into multiple The government collected $314 billion in individual in-
and jobs, dismissing Cordray as a “Socialist opponent” districts and will require more support from the mi- come taxes in April, about $100 billion more than what
who was “a big failure in his last job.” nority party to put a 10-year map in place. If lawmak- it received from all its revenue sources in March.
ers can’t agree, an existing bipartisan commission will For the first half of this budget year, the deficit to-
Cordray, who served as the federal consumer take over. If that fails, the majority party can pass a taled $385.4 billion. This marked 12 percent jump from
watchdog under Obama, retorted on Twitter, saying: shorter-term map. the same period last year, an increase largely driven by
“Very telling that you think $12 billion back to 30 mil- the tax cuts that President Donald Trump signed into
Four-term Republican state Rep. Robert Sprague, of law. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that
Findlay, won the GOP primary for state treasurer over the budget deficit this year will total $804 billion, a
former Ashtabula County Auditor Sandra O’Brien. He $140 billion increase from last year. The yearly budget
and former University of Cincinnati board chairman deficit is projected to approach $1 trillion in 2019 and
Rob Richardson Jr., a Democrat, will face off in No- remain above that threshold for the foreseeable future.
vember for the seat held by term-limited GOP Trea-
surer Josh Mandel.

Franklin County Recorder Danny O’Connor won a
crowded Democratic primary for the central Ohio con-
gressional seat formerly held by Republican Pat Tiberi,
while state Sen. Troy Balderson won the crowded Re-
publican primary.

Several incumbent congressmen who faced com-
petitive GOP primaries all won.

Former Ohio State University football star Anthony
Gonzalez won the Republican nomination to succeed
Renacci in Ohio’s U.S. House District 16 following a
three-way contest in which state Rep. Christina Hagan
aligned herself closely with Trump’s agenda. Gonzalez
agrees with such Trump positions as building a border
wall. He will face medical sales businesswoman Susan
Moran Palmer, who won the six-candidate Democratic
primary.

In central Ohio, political newcomer Rick Neal, a for-
mer international relief worker backed by Sen. Brown,
won the Democratic nomination to challenge Republi-
can U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers.

Carr Smyth reported from Columbus.

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Fulton County Museum & Welcome Center Fulton County Job & Family
Brings Local History To Modern World Services Educates Community

found in drawers at each time period. Through Family Fun Day
At a display for the First Peoples, the
By: James Pruitt PHOTO BY CORY JOHNSON, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER drawers show the time progression of
arrowheads found in the county. ENJOYING THE DAY ... Siblings Klayton and Melodee dual with their balloon
Trying to condense many thousands swords made by a visiting clown at Saturday’s Family Fun Day.
of years of history into the walls of a mu- Some items are light-sensitive, so
seum is always a challenge. they are housed in a box with a lid to By: Cory Johnson Homecoming Park Pavilion in Wauseon,
open. A question is posed on the outside THE VILLAGE REPORTER child-friendly activities and entertain-
At the Fulton County Museum and of the box and the answer is inside. ment was still on hand to allow parents
Welcome Center, the challenge seems to For the second year in a row, Ful- to converse with agency representatives
have been met. The approach is to try An intriguing display is on the giants ton County Job & Family Services (JFS) while their children remained amused
and showcase everything, using every who used to live in the area. These peo- hosted a Family Fun Day with local ser- with a bouncy castle, live appearances
bit of space in the process. ple were more than 7 feet tall, based on vice agencies and organizations on hand from Disney movie characters, and ac-
skeletons found buried (seated upright). to distribute information of interest tivities from each agency and depart-
Visitors are met with history from These people were not Native American, from various county agencies and de- ment present.
the get go with a display on local high but rather Norwegian who crossed some partments. Vendors included the Fulton
schools (some of which are no more) long-ago ice bridge and settled here. County Health Center, the Normal Me- “I brought my grandkids out to give
with yearbooks and school colors. There morial Public Library, the Northwestern them a chance to run around and enjoy
are audio tours available by scanning Swearingen said they were Celtic Ohio Community Action Commission. themselves, but I also really learned a
in QR codes. Right now only text is dis- with red hair and freckles. They strug- lot about the county programs myself,
played for the various people featured. gled with delivering babies, he said. Additions to this year’s program in- like that the job and family services of-
cluded collaborations with the In De- fers transportation and assistance with
In the main area there are 12 pen- The smaller people picked on the gi- mand Jobs Expo to allow parents and child care, and I’ve lived here for 40
nants “flying” atop domes that represent ants and eventually the larger folk died county residents to also discuss em- years,” said Delta resident Amy Black.
all the county’s townships. The exhibits out. There was some interbreeding as ployment opportunities with hiring
are color coded (blue, green, orange, yel- a tall gene shows us among the Native managers from Sauder Woodworking While the organization has plans to
low) to represent the seasons and eras. Americans, he said. “They were living and other in-demand technical employ- offer a third installment of its family fun
the same time period as David and Go- ers. The afternoon also offered lunch day in 2019, anyone desiring more in-
“History tends to repeat itself and liath, but we don’t make that connec- free of charge and featured door prizes. formation about the agency’s support
that’s what we’re trying to show,” Di- tion,” Swearingen said. services are encouraged to visit the of-
rector John Swearingen said. “The Civil “We tried to keep activities from fices in Suite 200 at 604 S. Shoop Ave.
War and The Depression/World War For those with more modern tastes, within county and let the Fulton County in Wauseon from 8 AM to 4:30 PM Mon-
II are winter blue. That’s followed by a there is a corner devoted to Barney Old- community know about the resourc- day through Friday or by calling (419)
green that represents new growth, and field and his record of driving a car at 60 es that are out there for everyone, re- 337-0010.
new highways. mph. Another exhibit features paintings gardless if you need help with food in
of county courthouses from the area the home or the libraries or the sum- “Fulton County is full of resources
“The yellow period is the summer as well as the state Capitol. While the mer programs they’re offering- that type and we just want everyone to know that
period where we forget all our mistakes museum is impressive, the work is not of thing- because not everyone knows we’re here for you. Job and Family Ser-
during the blue period and we begin complete. what’s out there. That’s the whole pur- vices is a great place; there’s more re-
philosophizing about how the world can pose of getting everything together,” sources than what people probably real-
better.” There more interactive displays that said event coordinator and JFS fraud ize we have. We don’t what people to be
need to be added. There will be a 3-D investigator Marsha Horner. afraid or ashamed to come in the build-
“The orange period is where the na- display of the county with all the dif- ing,” Horner said.
tion forgets everything and begins to re- ferent soils, watersheds and the Black Although the threat of inclement
peat problems. It is a time of great up- Swamp. weather prompted organizers to move Cory can be reached at
heaval.” the event from the JFS parking lot to the [email protected]
The museum raised $670,000 and
That’s why the displays about the spent every penny. The fundraising con-
Underground Railroad and the birth of tinues with another $300,000 sought.
the Republican Party are located in be-
tween an orange section and the blue For the time being, there’s a traveling
section for the Civil War. exhibit about the Hispanic community
in Ohio. The plan is to have the log cabin
Most of the items on display were at at the Fairgrounds become a home of a
the old museum but stored away be- Latino farmworker from 1970 this year.
cause there wasn’t any room to show
them. This is especially true with items With the new security features, the
museum will be able to host traveling
exhibits from the Smithsonian.

The museum, 8848 State High-
way 108, Wauseon, just north of the
Ohio Turnpike, is open noon to 4 p.m.
Sundays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays
through Saturdays. The museum fea-
tures free parking is ADA-compliant,
free Wi-Fi and a gift shop.

Admission is $8 for adults 18 and
over. Seniors 55 and over are $7 and
students under 18 are $5. Credit cards
are accepted For more information, call
419-337-7922.

James can be reached at
[email protected]

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Archbold Village: Parcel Annexed, Hiring
Policies For Fire Department Discussed

By: James Pruitt into the Fire Department Operational
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Functions.
It also requires further development
The Archbold Village Council met of Fire & EMS Department Operational
May 7 at its waste water treatment facil- guidelines like the hiring process dis-
ity. The council conducted the following PHOTOS PROVIDED
business. FOURTH-SIXTH GRADE ... Front row, left to right-Rylee Walker, Brenden Solano,
cussed earlier.
The council approved the village’s When the new Fire Company By-Laws Kaiden King, Jennifer Ruvalcaba. Middle row, left to right- Fred Schofield, Car-
participation in the ODOT winter 2018- are implemented; failing to remain in los Cadena, Allison Patten, Star Cruz. Top row, left to right- Cohen Meyers, Gage
19 contract for road salt. The village will compliance with the Fire Company By- Kidston, Alyson Cook, Robert Shipman, Gwen Oxender, Trinity Conrad.
purchase 700 tons of road salt. Laws would remove the member from
participation in the Fire Company but
The council approved an agreement wouldn’t terminate their part-time em-
with German Township to annex the ployment status on the Fire Department.
17.506-acre parcel of Alyce R. Oberyhaus. Standards of Operation will be formal-
The village will provide access to water, ized, implemented and made clear to all
storm and sanitary sewer services, and employees full time and part time.
police protection. Standards will provide the founda-
tion for hiring, firing and everything in
The Police and Fire Committee re- between for all of our full-time and part-
ceived a copy of Ben Kohler’s resignation time employees. The village is required to
letter, a draft Hiring Guideline and a draft deliver due process as it relates to em-
posting of the Paramedic/Firefighter po- ployment decisions to all employees; full
sition. The Committee approved a motion time and part time.
to support the hiring guideline in order to These standards will address issues
move forward with the selection process. with employer rights vs employee rights
and help alleviate the mayor’s complaint
The committee reviewed the Amos the village can’t hire or fire who it wants.
Boysel termination and the legal chal- The committee was cautioned the village
lenge that resulted. At this time the mat- can still be challenged; nothing is 100
ter is still under review by the village at- percent guaranteed.
torney and Boysel’s attorney. Mayor Fryman briefly reviewed Chief
Wixom’s discussions with Archbold
Fire Chief Davis told th the Committee School Superintendent Aaron Rex about
the Fire Department has undertaken a a School Resource Officer. This item will
review of the Fire Company by-laws and be coming before the committee in the
this matter helped focus that effort. near future. FIRST-THIRD GRADE ... Daisy Baker, Aiden Meyers, Caylee Denstedt, Briggs Bak-
er. Middle row, left to right- Rylee Johnson, Charlie Schrom, Briggs Fiser, Alexa
Legal Counsel encouraged the separa- Smith. Top row, left to right- Carly Taylor, Gavin Dickinson, Deziree Zimmer, Gun-
tion of department operational functions James can be reached at ner Stump.
from the Fire Company By-Laws. This
will require the Fire Company By-Laws [email protected]
be rewritten providing for rules and mini-
mums for membership that don’t cross

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Library News

“Libraries Rock” For “Libraries Rock” For Summer Reading
At West Unity Branch Library
Summer Reading At Bryan

Library Children’s Department West Unity Branch Library sum- autograph, and maybe win a prize!
mer reading programs with the theme Thursday programming will start on
The Bryan Main Library Children’s (rated PG) on June 25. “Peter and the of “Libraries Rock” will run from June
Department invites area children to take Wolf (rated G) will be played on July 02, 05 through July 26. The library will June 07 and will feature special guest;
part in “Libraries Rock” for the summer followed by “Sing” (rated PG) on July 09. hold many special programs through- guitar teacher Colleen Rufenacht. Take
reading programs of 2018. Sign up for Disney movies “Lion King” (rated G) and out summer reading, on Tuesdays and part in “Rocks All Around” and enjoy ge-
summer reading will begin on Monday, “Frozen,” (rated PG) will be shown on Thursdays, with all events starting at ology fun with Tina Baker. Hilltop band
June 04. Stories, games, activities, mu- July 16 and July 23 respectively. 1:00 pm. director will bring instruments of all
sic and special visitors will all be includ- kinds to the library on June 21. Learn
ed in this summer’s fun. Programs run The library will hold special programs Tuesday programming will begin on about fire safety on June 28. See the fire
from June 11 through July 26. throughout Summer Reading. On Tues- June 05 where kids can meet Mr. Leu, trucks and use the hose to put out a fire
day, June 12 at 10:00 am the Armstrong the Science Guru. Take part in hands on with the Brady Township Fire Depart-
Weekly programs will be held at the Air & Space Museum will be presenting science experiments with Mr. Leu in his ment. Sing your heart out with karaoke
library. Lego Club will be held on Mon- “Rock the Waves,” where kids will ex- laboratory. Enjoy more fun with science on July 05. The program “Rock Some
days from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Baby Lap Lit perience the changes in sound through on June 12 with the Imagination Sta- Tasty Treats” will take place on July 12.
will also take place on Mondays, begin- interactive experiments, and “Sounds of tion. Learn about Ohio’s wildlife on June Andrea Miller will show you how to whip
ning June 18th, and is a program held Science,” which will go over the sounds 19 with a naturalist from Maumee Bay up some yummy (and nutritious) treats.
weekly at 6:00 pm, for parents and chil- on Earth and in Space. State Park. On June 26 see a LIVE PEN- Dance with Brianna Bell on July 19, and
dren 0-24 months. Tuesdays will have GUIN up close with the Wave Foundation on July 26 take part in Life-Size Game
themed story times at 11:00 am and Chantel Dominique will be at the li- Penguin Encounter. On July 10 a special Day!
6:30 pm that will be geared to ages 0-6 brary on Saturday, June23 at 10:00 guest from the Soil and Water Conserva-
years old, however all ages are welcome am to help you design your own Bryan tion will visit the library. Heather Jones, The West Unity Branch Library is lo-
to participate. Rocks! Meet LIVE PENGUINS at the li- from the YMCA, will put on fun active cated at 109 S. High Street. For more
brary with Wave on Wheels, on Tuesday, games on July 17. On July 24 meet information about summer reading pro-
“Let’s Move,” which includes fun June 26 at 3:00 pm. Drummunity will Johnny TinCap, and get his picture and grams, contact Ruth Meyer at 419-924-
activities with music and rhythm, will take place on Friday, June 29 at 4:30 5237.
be held on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm and pm. Lori Fithian will bring her diverse
Wednesdays at 11:00 am. Art Works collection of instruments from all over Senior Center News
Jr. will take place on Wednesdays from the world for a fun and energizing ex-
5:30 to 6:15 pm, for ages 4 to 6 years perience. Fulton County Seniors Hit The Road
old. Wednesdays will also include Dis-
covery Music with Boom whackers, from The Madcap Puppets will be present-
5:30 to 6:30 pm, for ages 7 and up. Chil- ing Rumpelstiltskin a musical, on Tues-
dren will explore basic musical concepts day, July 10 at 11:00 am. On Thursday,
and storytelling using a fun and easy July 12 the Bryan Fire Dept. will be
instrument. visiting the library at 11:00 am to talk
about campfire safety, and s’mores will
On Thursdays at 4:00 pm Lego Club be served. On Thursday, July 19 there
will be held. Kids ages 7 and up, can will be a Safari Animal Workshop at
attend Art Works on Thursdays at 6:30 6:30 pm. Create your own stuffed sa-
pm. Fridays, beginning on June 15, will fari pal! Each animal comes with a cer-
be “Stories in the Park” at 10:00 am. tificate, star to make a wish on, and a
June 15 story time will be at the Hitt bag. The Summer Reading Closing Party
Park. Mattie Marsh Park will be the lo- will take place on Thursday, July 26 at
cation for June 22. Enjoy story time at 5:30 pm. Summer Reading participants
Garver Park on June 29. July 13, 20, can celebrate the end of summer read-
and 27 will bring story times to Moore ing with games, activities and prizes! All
Park, East End Park, and Roseland Park special programming will have a sign up
respectively. at the Children’s Dept. circulation desk.

The library will also offer Monday The Bryan Main Library Children’s
Movies at 10:00 am. “Rock Dog” (rated Dept. is located at 107 East High Street.
PG) will be shown on June 18. Kids can For more information, call Vickie Zippay
watch the family favorite, “Happy Feet” at 419-636-6734 extension 243.

Summer Reading Programs

At Pioneer Branch Library PHOTO PROVIDED
To Start In June
ROAD TRIP ... Seniors from the Fulton County Senior Center traveled to Columbus
Grove, Ohio, for a visit to the Clymer Museum recently. The giraffe seen in the back
was an actual capture. The seniors truly enjoyed this trip, officials said.

The Pioneer Branch Library will be limited to 12 participants. On Wednes- Bryan Senior Center Celebrates
holding many exciting Summer Reading day, June 20 the Pioneer American Le- Birthdays & Anniversaries For May
events with a theme of “Libraries Rock”. gion Auxiliary and BSA Troop 13 will
Stop in to the library to sign up for fun present “Celebrate the Flag” at 1:00 MAY CELEBRATIONS ... Sitting: left to right: Mary Lou Missler, Wayne Weber,
activities and reading prizes! pm. Learn about how/why we respect Georgia Stewart, Kay Starry, Jill Barnard, Harry Sanders and Roy Stecher. Stand-
the American flag. There will be a flag ing: left to right: Paul Missler, Dan Davison, Shirley Ladd, Katie DeLong, Mary Lou
Summer Reading will officially kick folding presentation, comic books, and Bailey, Virgil Fry, Richard Stevenson and Dan Barnard.
off on Monday June 11 from 4:00 to flag pin craft.
6:00 pm, with a Karaoke Party! All May Birthdays At The
that’s required is that you bring your On Thursday, June 21 at 1:00 pm, Montpelier Senior Center
singing voice and an appetite for pizza! “Mary Poppins” will be shown, and
This is an event the whole family can there will be Sidewalk Chalk Art. Meet PHOTO PROVIDED
enjoy. Sign up is encouraged, but not the Beatles with Dr. Insecta on Tues-
required to attend. day, June 26 at 1:00 pm. This event CELEBRATIONS ... May Birthday’s & Anniversaries at the Montpelier Senior Cen-
is open to all ages, and will be held at ter, seated left to right: Bonnie Sito & Jolene Brown.
The library will host several weekly the Pioneer Community Center. June
happenings throughout the summer. events will end on Wednesday, June 25
On Mondays, June 11 through August at 1:00 pm with “Musical Fence”. Play
06, there will be summer lunch and music on pots and pans attached to the
activities for all school age children at library lawn fence.
the Crommer Park Shelter House. On
Thursdays, June 14, 21, 28, July 12, July events will begin on Tuesday
19, and 26 the Eaglets story and activ- July 03. Stop in anytime from 1:00
ity time will be held from 11:00 to 11:30 to 3:00 pm to make a craft! Continue
am for kids ages 2 ½ to 5. Kids must be crafting on Thursday, July 05 with a
accompanied by an adult or child care Make & Take Craft from 1:00 to 3:00
provider. Also on the same listed Thurs- pm. A music program called, “Just Kid-
days as the Eaglets schedule, there will din’ Around” will be held at the Pioneer
be crafts and activities for all ages at Community Center on Tuesday, July
1:00 pm. 10 at 1:00 pm. On Wednesday, July 11
create your own unique t-shirt design
Summer Reading June Special Pro- with iron on t-shirt transfers at 1:00
gramming will continue on Tuesday, pm. You will need to bring your own
June 12 at 1:00 pm. The Neil Arm- plain white/light colored t-shirt to this
strong Air and Space Museum. will be event. July 13 thru July 15 will be the
presenting “Rock the Waves,” where Kaleb McLaughlin Memorial/Festival.
kids will experience the changes in The library will be closed on July 14.
sound through interactive experiments,
and “Sounds of Science,” which will go On Tuesday, July 17 teens and
over the sounds on Earth and in Space. adults can create paper bead jewelry
from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Build a wood bird
On Wednesday, June 13 “Paint to the house with WCPL Facilities & Mainte-
Music” at 1:00 pm. This is an activity for nance Manager, Jordan Armbruster on
all ages. From 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, on Wednesday, July 18 at 1:00 pm. Enjoy
Friday, June 15, enjoy a Mystery Movie another Mystery Movie Night on Friday,
Night for the entire family! Hotdogs and July 20 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Hotdogs
chips will be served at 5:30 pm, and a and chips will be served at 5:30 pm,
family friendly movie will start playing and a family friendly movie will begin at
at 6:00 pm. Reserve your seat! Come 6:00 pm. Once again, make sure to re-
ready to help stir up a delicious break- serve your seat! On Tuesday, July 24 a
fast at the library on Saturday, June 16 special program on Village Helpers will
at 9:30 am, with “Flatbread and the Lit- be held at 1:00 pm. Summer Reading
tle Red Hen Food Prep.” This program is will close with the dynamic group, the
for ages 5 thru adult. Dumpster Drummers on Wednesday
July 25 at 10:00 am. You don’t want to
On Tuesday, June 19 at 1:00 pm be miss this fun show! There will be prizes!
amazed by the magician Jim Barron!
This event will be held at the Pioneer The Pioneer Branch Library is lo-
Community Center, located at 101 N cated at 106 Baubice Street. For more
Elm St, Pioneer, OH 43554. Also on information, or to register for Summer
June 19, teens and adults can create a Reading, please call Rose King at 419-
Fairy House Planter from 5:00 to 7:00 737-2833.
pm. You must sign up as class size is

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Little Loco Leaders For April At Montpelier Elementary

Montpelier Elementary School held Miss Anderson and Mr. Thorp also
its monthly Little Loco Leaders assem- stop in and recognize KinderKlub stu-
bly for the month of April on dents for their positive actions related
to the word of the month. One stu-
April 26, 2018. The word of the dent from each session is recognized
month was “Be Responsible,” and spe- and one bucket filler is pulled from the
cific students were recognized by their classroom bucket. These students are
teachers for being responsible. Stu- also given awards that were donated to
dents were taught by our guidance the school by local businesses.
counselor, Ms. Anderson to be respon-
sible at school, home and in the com- Third grade through Sixth grade
munity by setting goals and working students are also recognized for their
toward the goals. Keep trying, even positive actions related to the word of
when it is hard. Don’t quit. Students the month. These students are given
were also given the opportunity to drop a ticket as a “Loco Leader” every time
their name in a bucket for being a “Loco they are recognized by a staff mem-
Leader” to have a chance to be drawn ber at the school. At the end of each
out randomly at the assembly as well. month, Miss Anderson will draw eleven
The students were given prizes donated winners to recognize and ten are given
by Bill’s Locker Room III, Tano’s Pizza, a prize that is donated to the school by
Subway, Ring’s Pharmacy, Cookies local businesses and the Montpelier
On Demand and Montpelier Academic Academic Boosters and the eleventh
Boosters. winner earns a party for their class.

PHOTOS PROVIDED

K-2 BUCKET FILLERS ... Front Row (left to right)—Dylan Mattern, Kinley Bechtol,
Leah Strohl, Eli Hemminger, Lilly Wernsing, Aiden Elliott. Back Row (left to right)—
Gabe Boyd, Tyce Fleurkens, Kameron Sisco, Lila Fackler, Ashlyn Harter, Myleigh
Dye, Jackson Scott.

KINDERGARTEN ... Front Row (left to right)—Lillyona Berryman, Corbin Ussery,
Jayce Feeney, Allyson Prasser. Back Row (left to right) Eoin Malone, Alaina Tietsort,
Keagan Crivello.

KK AM ... Tristan O’Donley, Sophia Tomaszewski.

1ST GRADE ... Front Row (left to right)—Sabastion Neal, Cloey Harrington, Hazen
Smith. Back Row (left to right)—Rylynn Well, Klayton Maugherman, Dexter Kannel.

KK PM ... Twilla Weitzel, Sophia-Grace Well.

3RD-6TH GRADE MONTHLY PRIZE WINNERS ... Front Row (left to right)-Zeke Wil-
2ND GRADE ... Front Row (left to right)—Arianna Northrup, Kendalynne Dilley, liams, Hanna Decker, Kaylee Gilmour, Mya Taylor, Owen Sommer, Emme Miller.
JayLynn Maugherman, Zepplin Morales. Back Row (left to right)—Luke Dennison, Back Row (left to right)-Kelsie Bumb, Ellie Merillat, Kailee Kelly, Caitlyn Viers, Abby
Bailey Abrams, Mason Allen. Ries.

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Edon FFA Participates In State Convention

COLUMBUS, OH: The Edon FFA various awards. Arianna Howard, Alea the State FFA Band & Choir. Emily Fox, formed in the choir.
Chapter traveled to Columbus on May Brandt and Aidan Muehlfeld were rec- Jennifer Cook, Kendall Hantz, Michelle Overall, the chapter had a very suc-
3rd and 4th to participate in the 90th ognized for each receiving scholarships Callaway, and Addison Harding partici-
Ohio FFA State Convention. During to attend the Washington Leadership pated in the band, while Darius Kurtz, cessful and fun trip and look forward to
their trip, the twenty-eight members Conference from the Ohio FFA Founda- Taylor Brown, and Coleen Hoffman per- attending again next year.
toured the Ohio State College of Vet- tion. Paige Schaffter, a 2017 Edon grad-
erinary Medicine Large Animal Service uate, was recognized for placing third Edgerton Village Council Approves
Center in Marysville, Ohio. On the tour, in the agricultural education proficien- Appropriation For Storm Water Removal
they got to see all the equipment vet stu- cy area, and Naomi Hickman received a
dents use at their labs, witness surgery pin for earning a gold on her Treasur- The village council approved a reso- be able to fix the broken tile. The ben-
on a calf, and listen to stories about the er’s Book. Additionally, the chapter had lution authorizing participation in the efits of running the pumps are no flood-
trips they take t o save large animals two members earn the highest degree ODOT winter contract for 2018-19 road ing, mosquito control, and the stench of
and livestock. FFA members also got to the Ohio FFA Association can bestow salt program. Council declared an emer- standing water.
tour the labs of the Ohio Department of on it’s members, the State FFA Degree. gency.
Agriculture and learn about the science Jordan Runyan and Naomi Hickman New Business:
and technology that goes into helping received this degree and were honored Council also approved an appropria- -1-6 p.m. May 17 Fire Dept. Blood
farmers and keeping consumers safe. in front of a crowd of over 8,000 people. tion for storm water removal and de- Drive
clared an emergency. -Summer Lunch Program “Chomp
Many of the FFA members from Finally, Edon FFA members partici- and Romp” is in need of volunteers June
Edon were also recognized on stage for pated in convention by performing in With the additional fuel needed to run 11– Aug. 3– to volunteer contact Heidi
the pumps to move the standing water Keween at Community Action 419-784-
PHOTOS PROVIDED from Miller Park/Sacher Street due to 2150 x 1110
the tile blockage staff asked to pass an -WEDCO Public Survey - Williams
TOUR ... Edon FFA Members toured the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Back L increase to Storm Fuel appropriations County Housing Study – Participation
to R: Chase Goebel, Jobe Carlson, Kase Hug, Austin Huffman, Lucas Joice, Colin deadline is May 25. Survey is online at
Dulle, Jacob Long, Jacob Dulle. Middle L to R: McKenna Hickman, Emily Callaway, Old business: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/
Reece Disbro. Front L to R: Naomi Hickman, Heavenlee Owens, Haylee Hiller, Emily • Well Cleaning was complete by Peer- WEDCOhousingSurvey
Kissinger, Hailea Julian, Caitlyn Dietsch, Tyler Trevino, Arianna Howard. less April 23 –cleaning included two new Council Discussion:
pipes, check valve to help with backflow • Chuck Wallace had concerns about
and eliminate some of the iron and vid- Rules and Regulation. “It seems we pick
eoed before and after to see results and choose on what needs acted on. The
• DeTray Chiropractic was here for a motor home is still sitting on W. Lynn
lunchtime presentation to employees St. Should we pay to tow and asses their
• Nine Dumpsters were filled April land tax”. The Mayor said he would con-
28 in a large trash collection. The Street tact the Police Dept. and have the vehicle
Dept worked 8-12 towed.
• Arbor Tree Tree Memorial Planting • Chuck Wallace also stated that there
for Bessie Wright April 27 was a street light out on N. Oak St. that
• Activate Healthcare Cory came to is blinking like strobe light to be reported
present at the employee communications to Electric Dept. Mayor Bowsher stated
meeting May 2 that there was also a street light out on
• EHS evacuation drill May 4. The vil- Stauffer Drive.
lage hosted students in the gym for the • Bob Day asked about the facility
evacuation. This was practice for an ac- rent, liability insurance and the rental
tual evacuation. Staff worked with Su- contract. Denise Knecht stated that the
perintendent Kermit Riehle and school fees are set at $150 deposit and $125
faculty to assist students during this rent and as long as its cleaned and no
drill. damages renter’s deposit is refunded.
• Water Drainage tile blockage issue Denise Knecht explained the liability in-
between Sacher and Vine– County Tile surance in the amount of $500,000 is
292 - In 37 hours over several days the necessary per the insurance carrier and
village pumped 1,332,000 gallons of wa- Day stated “that is not right”.
ter. Chuck Wallace stated that the grass
On May 3rd, the skies dropped in one in the outfield on Field # 3 at Miller Park
night roughly 5,473,923 gallons on 80 diamond is moldy and mossy. He spoke
acres (2.5 inches of rain). Crews are con- to Roger Muehlfeld at Edon Farmers
tinuing to pump until they are able to get Coop and they are meeting on Saturday
a camera in the tile to access what it will to do a test sample.
require to get it repaired. The purpose of
pumping is to reduce the water level to

Four County Career Center Students
Raise Money For Non-Profit Outreach

STATE FFA DEGREE RECIPIENTS ... Jordan Runyan and Naomi Hickman.

STATE FFA BAND MEMBERS ... Jennifer Cook, Michelle Callaway, Addison Hard- PHOTO PROVIDED
ing, Emily Fox and Kendall Hantz.
FUNDRAISING EFFORT ... Led by Skills USA, Four County Career Center students
united in a school-wide effort and raised over $300 for the non-profit outreach
“Together We Can Make A Difference.” The organization assists people of all ages
in Northwest Ohio with basic needs and resources that are not available with any
government assistance programs. Through their involvement, the students hope to
make a positive change for families in northwest Ohio. Shown above presenting
the check are Skills USA Leadership team members. (LEFT TO RIGHT) Carol Cas-
tello, Board President; Edith Avalos (Hicksville) Cosmetology; Juan Carlos Alvarez
(Wauseon) Automotive Technologies; Haylee Wyckhouse (Liberty Center) Cosmetol-
ogy; Haylie Sheets (Liberty Center) Law Enforcement & Security Tactics; Adrian
Ortiz (Defiance) Carpentry; Nicole Berger (Evergreen) Law Enforcement & Security
Tactics; and Kelli Burkhardt, Executive Director. Skills USA advisor Steve Stein-
gass coordinated the event.

Senior Recognition Day To Be Held
At Four County Career Center

STATE FFA CHOIR MEMBERS ... Coleen Hoffman, Darius Kurtz and Taylor Brown. Four County Career Center’s 49th (Napoleon) Law Enforcement & Secu-
annual Senior Recognition Day will be rity Tactics, will be leading the Pledge
held Tuesday, May 22 starting at 9:15 of Allegiance; Kaitlyn Borgelt (Ayersville)
a.m. at the school. Certificates marking Early Childhood Education, Christy
the completion of their career training Zuniga (Patrick Henry) Cosmetology,
will be awarded to 431 seniors, scholar- and Haylie Sheets (Liberty Center) Law
ship award winners will be announced Enforcement & Security Tactics, will be
and Outstanding Senior Awards will be announcing student achievement activ-
presented during the ceremonies. ities. Hunter Thompson (Liberty Cen-
ter) Welding Fabrication, and Payton
Career Passports containing the stu- Buehrer (Napoleon) Law Enforcement &
dent’s Resume, class competencies list- Security Tactics, were chosen as class
ing skills learned at the Career Center, speakers for the event.
student’s grades and attendance data,
will be presented to each senior. Career Parents and families of Career Center
Passports are awarded to all Ohio Ca- seniors are invited to attend the ceremo-
reer Center program completers for the ny which will be held in the Diesel Tech-
purpose of providing each student with nology and Training Center located on
a set of credentials that can be present- the northeast side of the building. Park-
ed to an employer when seeking employ- ing is available in the school’s east and
ment. south parking lots or the student park-
ing lot on the west side of the building.
Rick Bachman, Director of Career &
Technical Education, is in charge of the Four County Career Center is located
ceremony. Seven seniors will be assist- at the intersection of State Routes 66
ing with the program - Tyler Conmay and 34, five miles south of Archbold.

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Montpelier: Park Board Making Students Of The Month For
Preparations For Summer April & May At Stryker Schools

Park Supervisor Don Brown report- p.m. June 1 at Municipal Park with PHOTOS PROVIDED
ed he has met with the new lifeguards 22 community groups scheduled to at-
for the season and started draining the tend. APRIL STUDENT ... Gabriele Stuckey was the April Student of the Month. The Core
pool. Pool chemicals have also been or- Value for the month is Citizenship. The Sponsor for the month is Jason Leupp with
dered and the pumps are running. He Williams County Soil & Water Con- Freedom Sales & Rental.
visually inspected the pool house and servation will be hosting a Nature Seek- MAY STUDENT ... Madison Myers was selected as the Student of the Month for
noted no difference from last year to ers program for kids at the park this May. The Core Value for May is Dedication. The Sponsor for May is Mr. Nate John-
this year. He thanked Rich Stoy and summer. son and Ruth Weiland with the Stryker Rotary.
the Water Sewer Distribution Depart-
ment for fixing a drain tile at the pool A flagpole plaque donated by the
as well as removing toe stubs and pour- Montpelier Class of 1958 has been in-
ing new concrete at the pool. stalled on the flagpole donated at the
Main Street Park.
• Brown said the mowing had picked
up. He has been weed-eating and pick- Gordon has started the process of
ing up trash and tree limbs. The water getting the concession stand cleaned
has been turned on at the park and the and stocked for the summer. The
backflow preventer at the concession grease trap at the concession stand has
stand has been fixed after a stone got rusted and will be replaced this week.
in it. Some of her concession staff will also
be taking food safety training. She has
The tarp is up on the major league noted all parks and recreation summer
baseball field and the backstops of the employee paperwork was due May 2.
minor league baseball field and the Di-
vision III softball field. • Gordon also presented five appli-
cations for four British Soccer scholar-
The tennis nets are up. He has had ships. Village Manager Kevin Brooks
the ABI Force out on the Pony League suggested since there were only five
field and minor league field. His sea- applications the board award scholar-
sonal help has started. Ball games have ships to all five.
started.
The Board voted to approve schol-
• Recreation Director Sandy Gordon arships for all 5 applicants. The Board
distributed the 2018 Program Guide approved a company picnic at the park
and Calendar of Community Events. on Aug. 3-4.

The Program Guide has been distrib- The Youth League Baseball is inter-
uted to kids up through the sixth grade ested in placing some signs on their
at the school and at local preschools. fields. The board tabled discussion on
She distributed her April month end re- the signs until more details about the
port. In it she noted that she had been sign material, size, and location were
working at spring garden cleanup and presented by the league.
had started planting some perennials
in the gardens. The board approved a request by the
Main Street Park Committee to deco-
Annual seedlings have been moved rate Main Street Park for holidays and
to the greenhouse ahead of planting use it for Trick or Treat night. Brown
out. The Plant Swap is scheduled for requested the Main Street Park Com-
10 a.m. May 19. mittee contact him ahead of decorating
so he may mow and weed-eat just be-
Water Fun Day is scheduled for May fore decorating.
16 for Montpelier 4th graders. Regis-
tration Blitz is scheduled for 4:30-6:30 Next meeting: 7 p.m. June 6 at the
Recreation Office.

Edgerton Recognizes Metamora: Village Actively
Outstanding Music Students Seeking New Fiscal Officer
for best results. Council approved paying
By: James Pruitt Bob Dick Plumbing $200.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Cub Scout Pack 239 requested the fee
Gary Loar told the Metamora Village be waived for Park Shelter House on May
Council the Fire Department needs to 19 and council agreed.
upgrade its Wi-Fi speed with Spectrum
to accommodate the software. This will Local business owners could receive a
take their bill from $50 to $180. letter of violation from the village about
Loar was told that when the franchise the need to paint their storefronts. The
was established it allowed the village, issue came up when Kreischer asked if
Evergreen Library and the Fire Depart- the Evergreen Art Department had been
ment to have free hook-ups to the cable. contacted about painting some store
Wi-Fi was not yet set up. The Spectrum fronts in town.
representative recommended the village
contract with Spectrum and request the Sauerlender suggested sending a let-
Fire Department is put on gratis status. ter of violation from the zoning office with
The village office may also be able to a potential resolution of the Art Depart-
get free Wi-Fi for the Village Office. Loar ment painting the building.
will supply a phone number to contact
Spectrum and the office will call to check Council approved spending up to
into free Wi-Fi for the village and the Fire $500 to reseed the 5 acres in the park.
Department. Country Mart will re-seed for about $6
The village has been advertising for a an acre.
new fiscal officer and has received a cou-
ple of applications. Mayor Ken Wysong Fiscal Officer’s report: Council asked
talked to Jamie VanAlstine about the po- to increase VanAlstine’s schedule to 24
sition to see if she was interested. hours per week. The total hours do not
Park-O-Rama – Matt Vaculik is will- include zoning hours.
ing to barbeque the chicken on a volun-
PHOTO PROVIDED teer basis. The village would pay for the Sue Clendenin reported Steve Venia
chicken, charcoal and beer for the work- would like to have the village purchase
MUSIC AWARDS ... The following Edgerton students were recently recognized for ers. The cost of a half-chicken is $1.91. eight trash cans with attached lids for
their outstanding work during this school year: Most improved choir member-Des- Council would like to ensure that he is the park. They are about $15 each. The
tiny Icenhower, most improved band member-Meghan Rendleman, outstanding able to handle cooking 700 chickens. lid would prevent the birds from eating
choir member-Adam Vermillion, and outstanding band member-Allison Herman. Justin Kreischer volunteered to call Vac- out of them and discourage nesting in
Pictured are Kellie Bleikamp (Semper Fidelis Music Award), Meghan Tackett (Na- ulik for confirmation. the shelters.
tional Choir Award), and Kaden Steele (John Philip Sousa Award).
Council did not approve the request;
For the Park-O-Rama music, the vil- instead it was suggested to bring the is-
Four County Career Center lage’s first two choices were booked, so sue to the Land & Buildings Committee.
other bands will be asked. John Pupos
suggested checking with “Sugar Pax” and Venia is also looking at a Bird B Gone
Building Trades Open House “Distant Cousins”. The next Park-O-Ra- Super Sonic Bird Repeller. The cost is
ma meeting is 7 p.m., June 11. about $100. It sounds like a bird in dis-
Rich Sauerlender checked on grants tress or a prey bird. The device plays for
for the park. The state has $150,000 in 2 minutes at 10-minute intervals. It was
grants which is divided into amounts for suggested the village purchase one and
different counties. There is $32,000 in see how the staff likes it.
the grant for Fulton County.
Sauerlender said the state requires Fulton County is opening salt bids for
engineer plans when applying for the next winter. If the village wants to par-
grant. He is recommending the handicap ticipate in the salt contract it needs to
parking and the walkway in the existing send a resolution by June 29. Council
park. That portion totals about $27,000. approved the first reading to purchase 15
This grant is due June 1. The Land tons of road salt. Mayor’s Report –
& Buildings Committee will review and
make a recommendation to Council. The charges against the person who
John Pupos asked if anyone has allegedly stole from the recycle center
PHOTO PROVIDED were dropped. Wysong called the village
NEW CONSTRUCTION ... The public is invited to attend the 48th annual Four checked into getting drainage tile put in of Waterville about the truck sewer cam-
County Career Center’s Building Trades Open House on May 20 from 1:00 - 4:00 the south end of the new 5 acres in the era. He is waiting for a call back.
p.m. During this past year, 91 high school students at the Career Center have as- park. Wysong suggested the option of
sisted with the construction of the 81st new home as part of their career training. filling in the low spots with dirt. There John Hudik has checked the voltage
Curtis Miller, Carpentry instructor, and the senior Carpentry classes did the gen- was discussion about how to resolve the at the lagoon. It has 495 volts. It’s only
eral construction of the home including exterior finish, interior and drywall finish, standing water issue. pulling about 4 to 4 ½ amps. It will be
for Ryan and Kati Baden. It is located at 17527 County Road R, Napoleon. The back flushed. The green light should be
Baden home is a single story ranch with four bedrooms, two full bathrooms and Sauerlender reported the water brake on all the time. The red light has some
one half bath, great room, kitchen, and a full finished basement along with a three problem at Shelter B has been resolved. power to it so it will be on dim. It needs
car garage. The outside of the home is covered in vinyl siding. The junior Carpentry a 100-watt bulb, not florescent.
class, under the direction of instructor Matt Dye, assisted with the rough construc- The village is also having problems
tion. Scott Williams, senior Electrical instructor, and his class did the low voltage, with low water pressure in Shelter A. It Ken attended the Fulton County Eco-
data communications, service and finish electrical wiring. Installation of the water was found there were water lines broken nomic Development dinner and spoke
supply, and drainage was the senior HVAC and Plumbing class with instructor in Shelter A. to Matt Gilroy about the home develop-
Steve Steingass. The Interior Design class with instructor Lisa Hall assisted with ment. Ken indicated the village is inter-
the painting. Students at the Career Center build one house each school year. The The plumbers estimated cost to fix is ested. Matt will check into what money
home building project is part of the high school curriculum in the Construction $2,500. It has already cost $200. Rich is available and get back with the village.
Trades programs. brought up the possibility of him fixing
it. The cause of the brakes is the lines The village needs to apply for a food
were not drained properly in the fall. It service license yearly. This year or next
needs to have antifreeze put in the line year we will buy a commercial refrigera-
tor. There was discussion on cost of the
1 day Park-O-Rama license compared to
the license for the full season. Ken will
call the Health Department.

James Can be reached at
[email protected]

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Wauseon: City Council Discusses Municipal Pool

By: James Pruitt discussing the Finance Committee Director of Finance Jamie Giguere vices
THE VILLAGE REPORTER meeting May 7. Councilor Schneider stated that the income tax report was NEW BUSINESS
stated Richardson advised the commit- down but she thinks it is down because Council accepted the mayor’s ap-
Mayor Huner presented a brief sum- tee the slide manufacturer has agreed to of the timing of the deposits.
mary of the Fulton County EMS meet- honor the original price of $55,000 and pointment of Tom Collins to the Tree
ing March 21. She stated that they the committee voted to move forward Director of Law Tom McWatters Commission.
discussed ice water rescue equipment with the slide in 2018. said legislation slated to be voted on
to be purchased for $14,320 and this at tonight’s meeting. He explained that Mayor Huner said the downtown
includes training for use of this appa- Council accepted the recommenda- 2018-14 is allowing the RLF to accept planters were scheduled to be planted
ratus. They also approved the First Re- tion of the pool prices set by the Finance the grant funds and those funds will go May 12 and she has several organiza-
sponder Counseling for $6,400. The last Committee. Council approved the pur- directly to Hill Manufacturing. The tree tions who were planning to help. She
item was the Salamander communica- chase of the speed slide for the pool in planting took place April 21, 2018 and also asked if Council members would
tion system was approved for $10,000. 2018. went very well. He said approximately like to assist with this project.
75 people assisted.
Councilor Frey reported the Tree DEPARTMENT REPORTS Councilor Chamberlin received a
Commission met April 18. There was a Six members of the Fire Department FIRST READING OF proposal from BGSU for an Economic
tree-planting demonstration provided to will travel to Columbus May 17 to work LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY Impact Study to determine the effect
train those helping with the tree plant- with the Rialto (California) Fire Depart- Resolution 2018-14: Authorizing the hosting tournaments in Wauseon has
ing event at the trails at Homecoming ment. Mayor to Execute the JobsOhio Grant on the local economy.
Park. They gave the Booster of the Year The Rialto FD has a three times high- Agreement with Hill Manufacturing for
award to the Woody Warehouse in In- er survival rate than the national aver- the Revolving Loan Fund and Declaring Chamberlin asked Huner what com-
diana. age. This is a day-long event and the an Emergency mittee she thought was appropriate to
department will take ER personnel for Resolution 2018-15: Authorizing discuss this matter and she said either
Jeff Lako has left the Tree Commis- this training, Assistant Fire Chief Phil the Mayor to Enter into a Participation Finance or Buildings and Grounds, but
sion. The commission asked retired Kessler said. Agreement Regarding Energy Purchas- that it was up to Council. Council Presi-
forester Tom Collins to fill the spot. Police Chief Keith Torbet reported the ing Programs of the Ohio Municipal dent Stiriz stated that Finance was like-
Members of the Tree Commission and Youth Police Academy is accepting ap- League and Certain Exhibits Attached ly the best option as it would have to go
Mayor Huner presented proclamations plications. The academy is scheduled Thereto to that committee eventually.
for Arbor Day at the Primary and Mid- for June 4-8. Space is limited to 20 stu- SECOND READING OF LEGISLA-
dle schools. The Tree City USA hosting dents. Job and Family Services are hav- TION Resolution 2018-12: Authorizing Councilor Chamberlin and other
event for 2021 was briefly discussed. ing a Family Fun event 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement council members have received com-
May 12. with Huntington Bank for a new Credit plaints about the dog waste at Home-
Councilor Schneider discussed the Director of Public Service Dennis Card Policy and Declaring an Emergen- coming Park.
Finance Committee meeting of April 24. Richardson reported the new screenings cy
He explained the pricing the committee chopper has been installed at the Water THIRD READING OF LEGISLATION Huner asked if there were waste bags
agreed upon for the city pool along with Reclamation Plant. The contractor will Resolution 2018-10 – Authorizing the provided and was advised that there are
Tom Burkholder. The committee dis- continue work on the biosolids project Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with several in various places in the park.
cussed having the pool open longer in in the next few weeks. Stantec for Engineering Services She further stated that she also received
the year after school until possibly Sept. At the pool, the bath house work is Resolution 2018-11 - Authorizing the a complaint about dog waste not being
16. Pricing agreed upon is as follows: continuing. The local health department Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with disposed of at Homecoming Park. Coun-
is working with the city to get the proper PAC Engineering for Engineering Ser- cilor Frey also recently received a com-
Daily Admission - $3/person ($1 equipment for the snack shack. plaint from a citizen.
Monday through Thursday after school) All the lifeguards are hired. A lot of
equipment has been delivered but the James can be reached at
Season Individual Pass - $60 in city cannot move in until it officially ac- [email protected]
town/$75 out-of-town residents cepts the finished project. The bottom of
the pool is concrete and the lane lines Logan Bloir Earns Elite
Family Season Pass - $125 in need to be painted which will require a
town/$175 out-of-town up to five mem- dry stretch of weather. Scholarship From Indiana Tech
bers plus A coat of epoxy is required which
takes 7-10 days to cure. Upon project
$10 for each additional member Day completion, the state health department
Care Seasonal Pass - $200 has to inspect and approve that every-
thing is compliant with state regula-
Swim Lessons - $25 for two weeks. tions prior to opening.
Residents Non-residents
$100 without slide access, $150
without slide access
$150 with slide access, $200 with
slide access
Dennis Richardson recommended

Bryan City Council:

Asphalt Contract Approved

By: James Pruitt to vacate the 20-foot east/west alley be- PHOTO PROVIDED
THE VILLAGE REPORTER tween East Butler Street and East Maple
Street from South Main Street to North/ SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ... Logan Bloir, son of Jason and Tricia Bloir, of Edon,
The council awarded Gerken Paving South Alley East of South Main Street. Ohio, has earned the Engineering and Computer Sciences Scholarship to attend
the contract for the 2018 Asphalt Pro- Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Bloir, a senior at Edon High School, will
gram. The company submitted the lone The council approved a request to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Digital Graphics and Design at Indiana Tech this
bid of $628,324. purchase 1,000 tons of road salt for the fall. He, along with other elite scholarship recipients, received his award at a ban-
2018-19 winter season. quet in Fort Wayne on Friday, March 23. He will receive $15,000 for his freshman
The project includes all of Union year, and $15,000 for each of the next three years, provided he meets the school’s
Street and east Wilson from Union east The council approved Jeremy M. academic criteria. Logan is a member of the National Honor Society and is on his
to Runkle Road. “They are chomping at Miklovic as a Firefighter/EMT, effective school’s high honor roll. He has attended the American Legion Buckeye Boys State.
the bit,” City Engineer Brian Weiland May 7. The council approved a raise for Logan also has received three varsity letters for basketball and four varsity letters
said. Patrol Officer Derek Beardsley after he for track, He has received district honorable mention for basketball, and placed
completed three years of service. third in the 100-meter dash at the Ohio State Division III Outdoor Track and Field
The council approved an ordinance Championship, as well as setting his high school’s record for the men’s 100-meter
to extend the substantial completion The council approved a raise for Pa- dash.
dates of the Southwest Bryan Sanitary trol Officer Justin Garza after he com-
Sewer Replacement to June 1, 2018 and pleted eight years of service.
Final Completion to June 15.
James can be reached at
The council approved an ordinance [email protected]

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MAY 18TH, 2018 - MAY 25TH, 2018

FRIDAY, MAY 18TH Modelers Railroad Club •Metamora Village Council 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY, MAY 23RD
Train Show and Swap Meet •Bryan School Board 7:00 PM
No events submitted by time of print •Swanton School Board 6:30 PM
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM •Edgerton Village Council 7:00 PM •Fayette Village Council 6:00 PM
SATURDAY, MAY 19TH •Edon Village Council 7:00 PM
MONDAY, MAY 21ST •Hilltop School Board 6:00 PM THURSDAY, MAY 24TH
• Swanton Prom
•Wauseon Rotary Fishing Derby •Williams County Commissioners 9 AM •Archbold School Board 5:00 PM •Fulton County Commissioners 9 AM
•Delta Village Council 7:00 PM •Stryker School Board 5:30 PM •Delta Graduation 6:00 PM
Ages 3-17 at Rotary Park •Wauseon School Board
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Scholarship Banquet 6:00 PM
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Collegiate News

Northwest State Announces 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

TODD GRISIER DANIELLE SPRING ANNA TRUBEY JANETTE WAGNER

ARCHBOLD, OHIO – Four individuals have been County EMA Board, the Ohio Mortuary Operational in her church where she regularly volunteers to con-
selected to receive the Northwest State Community Response Team, the Disaster Mortuary Operational duct children’s church and deliver meals.
College Distinguished Alumni Award for 2018. Those Team, as well as the Board of Directors of the Ohio
individuals will be officially recognized during a special Funeral Home Association. Janette Wagner is a 1998 graduate with an As-
luncheon ceremony prior to Spring Commencement sociate of Applied Business Degree in Accounting.
on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the Archbold Campus. Danielle Spring is a 1998 graduate with an As- She continued her education at the Defiance College
Plaques with their likeness will also be added to the sociate of Applied Science Degree Nursing. Danielle where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in
prestigious Alumni wall of award recipients, located went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from 2000, a Master of Business and Organizational Lead-
outside the Voinovich Auditorium in the College’s E the Defiance College and a Master’s Degree in Nursing ership Degree in 2007 and a Master of Business Ad-
wing. Education from Indiana Wesleyan University. She is ministration Degree in 2009. Janette is currently the
employed at Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green Chief Financial Officer for Alex Products, Inc. She is
“The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes excel- and was recently promoted to the position of Director a resident of Bryan and is active in her community
lence beyond Northwest State – education, profession- of Nursing Education. Danielle is a resident of Napo- being involved with the Life Changing Realities Fel-
al achievement, service to the community and more,” leon, Ohio and serves as a Sunday School Teacher lowship Group, the Relay for Life Team, and the OMS
said Robbin Wilcox, NSCC Foundation Director. “We and Junior Lutherans Advisor at her church. Ms. Teddy Bear Drive.
are proud to recognize these four graduates with this Spring is a 4-H advisor and serves on the Napoleon
prestigious award, and we congratulate them for their Area Schools Academic Boosters Club. She supports ABOUT THE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
achievements, and for being tremendous representa- the high school water polo teams and is the president The Distinguished Alumni Award represents the
tives of Northwest State Community College,” Wilcox of the Napoleon Aquatic Club. most prestigious award presented by the Alumni As-
continued. sociation of Northwest State. This award was estab-
Anna Trubey is a 2008 graduate with an Associ- lished in 1998 to honor graduates of Northwest State
ABOUT THE RECIPIENTS ate of Applied Science Degree Nursing. Anna went Community College who have achieved recognized
Todd Grisier is a 1980 graduate with an Associ- on to earn both a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and prominence in their chosen career and have made
ate of Technical Studies Degree in Pre-Mortuary Sci- a Master’s Degree in Nursing – Family Nurse Prac- significant contributions to their profession, commu-
ence. He furthered his education at the Cincinnati titioner at the Chamberlain College of Nursing. She nity and the lives of others. Recipients of the Distin-
College of Mortuary Science and graduated in 1981 is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner for Parkview guished Alumni Award represent the ideal of a com-
with a degree in Applied Mortuary Science. He is the Physicians Group working at their Archbold location. mitted, industrious, and caring individual to whom
fifth generation funeral director and owner of Grisier Anna is a resident of Stryker and is an active member Northwest State Community College may look as an
Funeral Homes located in Archbold, Delta, Stryker of the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurs- example. Additional information on the NSCC Distin-
and Wauseon. Mr. Grisier is a resident of Archbold, es, Defiance Chapter. Earlier this year, she took part guished Alumni Award, including a list of previous
Ohio and is a twenty-nine year member of the Arch- in a medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic recipients, is available online at NorthwestState.edu/
bold Fire Department. He also serves on the Fulton through Solid Rock International. Ms. Trubey is active alumni/distinguished-alumni-award.

Defiance College Students Help Victims Of Superstorm Sandy In New Jersey

PHOTO PROVIDED after a crisis, but people often need help about fraudulent contractors that she
for a long time,” he said. dealt with in the five and a half years
STILL WORK TO BE DONE ... The group that went to New Jersey included: Kneel- since the storm.
ing - Brandon Ripke, Rylea Amspaugh. Standing - Jessica Crigger, Erin Conner, Da’Ja’Nay Askew of Crown Point,
Jason Santora, jordan Maschino, Mary Jane Martorelli, Brad Harsha, Da’Ja’Nay Ind., said she was pleased to learn some In a video she later sent to the group
Askew, Gabrielle Justice, Cassidy Santen, Megan Overmann. new skills, but also “happy that I spent as a thank you, sthe homeowner said,
my spring break changing the lives of “You’re amazing. I am so grateful for
DEFIANCE, Ohio – Much of the coun- Ohio; Da’Ja’Nay Askew, Crown Point, others.” your help. After five and a half years
try has long forgotten Superstorm San- Ind.; Rylea Amspaugh, Newark, Ohio; and not being able to trust people, you
dy. On October 29, 2012, after tearing Jessica Crigger, Kansas City, Kan.; Ga- Megan Overmann of Amherst, Ohio, have changed my way of thinking. …
through the Caribbean, the hurricane brielle Justice, Columbus, Ohio; and agreed, adding, “I really didn’t under- Thank you for your amazing program.
made landfall in the U.S. and devastat- Cassidy Santen, Woodridge, Ill. They stand what it is like to get something … You saved my life because I don’t
ed the Atlantic coast. Its most destruc- were accompanied by Brad Harsha, As- taken away because of a natural disas- know where I’d ever get the money to
tive blow hit New Jersey and New York, sistant Dean of the McMaster School ter.” do this.”
causing billions of dollars of damage. for Advancing Humanity, and Brandon
Ripke, Academic Support Coordinator. Piqua native Jordan Maschino was Harsha noted, “It’s wonderful that
Like many natural disasters, the hard touched by the plight of the homeown- our students get to have these expe-
work of rebuilding and healing contin- “What seemed like a small project ers. “Before we left, we met Mary Jane, riences. I’ve shared with them that
ues long after our attention has turned had such a profound personal impact,” who explained to us her obstacles. Af- you never know the impact you might
to other events and other stories. But said Harsha, who coordinates the Ser- ter meeting her, it made this trip one of have on someone. The students helped
for residents of coastal New Jersey and vice Leadership Program. the best experiences in my life. I learned change someone’s life.”
New York, many are still struggling as that even the slightest amount of time
they try to put the broken pieces of their “Before the trip, we discussed how spent helping someone can bring about During their project, the Service
lives and homes back to- we hear about the influx of help right the biggest impact on their life.” Leaders stayed at nearby historic Camp
gether. Evans. Their trip included stops at the
Rylea Amspaugh noted that there Flight 93 Memorial site, Gettysburg,
A group of Defiance was a definite community feel in the and Hershey, Pa. They also spent a day
College students from the neighborhood where they volunteered. volunteering at Seeds of Service, a local
college’s Service Leader- “I felt like I made a difference in a big agency serving residents who lost furni-
ship Program spent their way, even though we only worked on one ture and home items in the storm.
spring break this year house,” she said. “We were able to talk
helping one of those New to local people and listen to their sto- Montpelier’s
Jersey families get back ries.” She added, “This is what brought Douglas Brinkman
on its feet. us to this college to begin with.”
Graduates From
The DC Service Leaders Learning how to work with oth- Cedarville University
collaborated with SBP, a ers was a lesson for Jason Santora. “I
disaster recovery agency, understood the importance of helping CEDARVILLE, OH (05/08/2018)-
and the United Church of those in need, and that it’s not what you - Douglas Brinkman of Montpelier,
Christ Volunteer in Disas- say but how you act and your attitude.” OH, graduated from Cedarville Uni-
ter Recovery Program to versity on May 5 with a degree in Ac-
work with a homeowner The most powerful part of the trip counting.
in Bayville, New Jersey. was getting to meet the woman who
The students spent sever- owned the house. She told the group
al days hanging drywall in that she and her husband were forced
the badly-damaged house. to evacuate their home and have been
living with their son. Her husband is
Participants included: now fighting brain cancer. She talked
Megan Overmann, Am-
herst, Ohio; Erin Conner,
Sycamore, Ohio; Jordan
Maschino, Piqua, Ohio;
Jason Santora, Avon,

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Collegiate News News (Continued)

West Unity’s Justin Ashenfelter Receives NSCC Board Of Trustees Hears Presentation
Departmental Award At Ashland University On NSCC/Job & Family Services

ASHLAND, OH (04/26/2018)-- Justin and one senior from each department at Workforce Development Partnership
Ashenfelter of West Unity, OH, recieved the Academic Honors Convocation.
the Junior award for the Department of
Economics/Finance at the Ashland Uni- The criteria for the awards by Depar-
versity Academic Honors in Jack & Deb ment are scholary achievement, comple-
Miller Chapel on Sunday, April 22. tion of at least 30 credit hours over two
semesters at Ashland University, and a
Ashenfelter is majoring in finance. GPA of 3.25 or above. To be recognized
Ashenfelter is a 2015 graduate of Hilltop at the Academic Honors Convocation is
High School. The Departmental Awards a long standing honor in the history and
are given to one sophomore, one junior traditions of Ashland University.

Northwest State Honors
Award Of Merit Recipients

ARCHBOLD, OHIO--Northwest State ments. Award of Merit recipients are PARTNERSHIP ... The NSCC Board of Trustees heard a presentation from members
Community College recently recognized chosen by faculty from the respective of NSCC/Custom Training Solutions and Wood County representatives about an
thirty-one Award of Merit recipients. divisions based on leadership involve- innovative workforce development partnership for ages 14-24 that is underway
For over 25 years, Northwest State has ment, special talents or abilities in their throughout northwest Ohio. Pictured from L to R: Dave Wigent (Director, Job &
recognized graduates within the degree academic field, and significant contribu- Family Services-Wood County), Jim Drewes (NSCC/Custom Training Solutions),
programs for their academic achieve- tions to Northwest State. Pete Prichard (NSCC JFS Director) and Wade Gottschalk (Executive Director, Wood
County Economic Development).

FULTON COUNTY RECIPIENTS ...Lucas Blanchong, Sarabeth Basker, Alexis Con- ARCHBOLD, OHIO – The North- chael Leonard as Department Chair of
rad. Not Pictured: Adam Grisier and Blake M. Pfund, west State Community College Board of Agricultural Studies, Paul Ernest as
Trustees met in regular session on Fri- Training Coordinator of Advanced Man-
day, April 27, 2018. As part of the meet- ufacturing, Pete Prichard as Director-
ing, the Board welcomed members from JFS Workforce Opportunities, Andrea
the state Attorney General’s office, and Morrow as Training Coordinator-JFS
received a recap about the recent All- Workforce Opportunities, Alexsandra
Ohio Academic Team accomplishments Mangotic as Division Secretary-Admis-
and lunch ceremony in Columbus. sions & Marketing, and Michael Brown
as Custodian.
The Board also heard a presenta-
tion about a new partnership program • Approved the promotions of Megan
between Job and Family Services (JFS) Batt to Executive Administrative Assis-
and Custom Training Solutions (CTS)/ tant, Melissa Vine to Payroll Accoun-
Northwest State. The program is de- tant, and Makenzie Warncke to Coun-
signed to assist individuals aged 14-24 selor-Financial Aid.
who need jobs and use county services,
and provides innovative training and • Approved miscellaneous employ-
increases opportunities for career path- ment contracts, transfers, resignations
ways that offer family-sustaining wages. and a termination.
JFS offices in Auglaize, Defiance, Henry,
Paulding, Williams and Wood Coun- • Approved the updated financial re-
ties in Ohio are already on board, with port, as well as a miscellaneous gift to
others possibly joining the group soon. the College.
CTS provides classroom and lab educa-
tion and training opportunities on-site, • Approved a resolution on banking
at the Archbold, Toledo and Van Wert authority for business office transac-
locations, and online to suit business’ tions and Automated Clearing House
needs. transactions.

In other Board action: • Appointed authorization to the
• Approved the employment of Mi- President and Chief Fiscal & Adminis-
trative Officer to accept a bid and award
contracts for an upcoming campus-wide
access control project.

NSCC’s Medical Assisting
& Phlebotomy Technician
Students Recognized In Ceremony

ARCHBOLD, OHIO –Ten students Special note: Alexandra Maneval
completing Northwest State Communi- (Medical Assisting) is also an Award of
ty College’s medical assisting associate Merit student.
degree or phlebotomy technician certifi- *denotes Phlebotomy honoree – all
cate program were recently recognized others are Medical Assisting.
in a special ceremony held for the grad-
WILLIAMS COUNTY RECIPIENTS ... (Front) Alexandra Maneval, Brittany Keller. uates. Both options lead
(Back) Adam Malone, David VanSteenkiste. Not Pictured: Cody Mercer and Spencer to entry-level positions
Sunderland. in the health care field,

UF Students Participate In 2018 and students earning the
Symposium For Scholarship & Creativity phlebotomy technician
certificate may choose to
continue their education
for an associate degree in
FINDLAY, OH (05/02/2018)-- Stu- Becky Fisk, of Edon, presented “The medical assisting.
dents at the University of Findlay re- Preceptor and Student Perspective for The following gradu-
cently participated in the annual Sym- Random Drug Testing in the University ates were honored: Fulton
posium for Scholarship and Creativity. of Findlay College of Pharmacy.” County: MaKayla Phillips
Held on campus, undergraduate and (Fayette), McKenzie Yoder
graduate students were given the op- Marinna Mercer, of Montpelier, pre- (Archbold), Emily Santos*
portunity to share their research, cre- sented “Using Shoaling to Test Zebraf- (Archbold)
ativity and professional learning ex- ish Cognition After Brain Injury.” Henry County: Sarah
periences with the University and Yaney (Liberty Center)
community. Joseph Spieles, of Wauseon, pre- Williams County: Amy
sented “Expanding Rhetorical Inquiry: Chappuis (Stryker), Al-
Local students include: Lynnsey A Case for the Rhetorical Canon (or an exandra Maneval (West
Crouch, of Wauseon, was named to The Adjusted Canon) to be Applied to Math- Unity), Samantha Phillips
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Chapter Based Systems.” (Montpelier), Julia Tay-
310 - freshman honor. Anna Engle, of lor* (Montpelier), Bailey
Wauseon, presented “Engaged Citizen- Connor Sullivan, of Stryker, was PHOTOS PROVIDED
ship: A Cultural and Social Justice Ex- named as a Choose Ohio First Gradu- Blinzer Franz* (Edgerton), FULTON COUNTY ... Pictured are left to right: MaKayla
ploration.” ating Senior - College of Education and Addison Calvin* (Edon) Phillips, McKenzie Yoder, Emily Santos.
received the Kappa Delta Pi Graduating
Senior Cord and Medallion Honor.

Wauseon Student Performing
With Trine Wind & Ensemble

ANGOLA, IN (04/24/2018)-- The chair and director of instrumental mu- WILLIAMS COUNTY ... Pictured are left to right: Samantha Phillips, Amy Chappuis,
Trine University wind ensemble will sic, will open with “Phantom of the Op- Julia Taylor, Bailey Blinzer Franz, Addison Calvin, Alexandra Maneval.
present “An Afternoon on Broadway,” era” by Andrew Lloyd Webber, arranged
its spring concert, beginning at 3 p.m. by Paul Murtha, followed by: “West
Sunday, April 29, in the T. Furth Center Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein, ar-
for Performing Arts. ranged by Jay Bocook; “Les Miserables”
by Claude-Michel Schonberg, arranged
Kevin Moden of Wauseon, a Design by Warren Barker; “Man of La Mancha”
Engineering Technology major, will per- by Mitch Leigh, arranged by Justin Wil-
form with the wind ensemble on trum- liams; “The Wizard of Oz” by Harold
pet. The concert is free and open to the Arlen, arranged by Michael Story; and
public. “Wicked” by Stephen Schwartz, ar-
ranged by Jay Bocook.
The wind ensemble, under the direc-
tion of Mark Kays, Music Department

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Collegiate News News (Continued)

Thirty-Five NSCC Students Inducted Thirty-Nine Complete Registered
Into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Nursing Program At NSCC

ARCHBOLD, OHIO – Northwest State (Lima) ARCHBOLD, OHIO – Thirty-nine stu- Fulton (11): Taylor Baumgartner
Community College recently recognized Defiance County: Jenna Bishop (De- dents recently participated in a special (Wauseon), Rebecca Eddins (Wauseon),
thirty-five students during a recent in- fiance), Summer Carr (Hicksville), Eric pinning ceremony for Northwest State Lacey Elzinga* (Archbold), Sean Griewahn
duction ceremony for the Phi Theta Kap- Engel (Defiance), Lisa Grubb (Defiance), Community College’s registered nursing (Delta), Sabrina Haas (Wauseon), Aman-
pa International Honor Society. To be el- Rachel Johns (Hicksville), Israel Laguna (RN) associate degree program. They are da Knierim (Fayette), Kimberly Kruse
igible for induction, students must have (Defiance), Clayton Stemen (Defiance), in the process of completing the regis- (Archbold), Jessica Scheffler* (Wauseon),
a minimum 3.5 grade point average af- Ashley Switzer (Defiance), Alexis Wei- tered nursing associate degree program. Tyler Wilson (Wauseon), Makilah Witt*
ter completing at least eighteen credit denhamer (Defiance) Once program completion is met, grad- (Swanton), Jamie Wyse* (Wauseon)
hours of college coursework. During the Fulton County: Alicia Barhite (Arch- uates are eligible to take the National
evening’s festivities, four students were bold), Todd Dixon (Swanton), Taylor Council Licensure Exam and enter di- Henry (3): Lisa Haldy (Napoleon), Cas-
also inducted into the Kappa Beta Delta Griffiths (Fayette), Elijah Norr (Wauseon) rectly into the workforce, or they may sandra Hoffman (Napoleon), Emaline
International Honor Society, recogniz- Henry County: Kimberly Eggebrecht transfer their credits into a bachelor’s Westrick (New Bavaria)
ing “scholarship and accomplishment (Napoleon), Laurie Hockenberry (Napo- degree program.
among students of business pursuing leon), Donald Pinckney (Grelton), Teena As part of the ceremony, the College Lenawee (MI) (2): Mikaela Hall (Bliss-
associate degrees.” Pinckney (Grelton), Devyn Stouffer (Na- recognized twelve students who were in- field), Appolonia Hill (Morenci)
poleon), Kassidy Swanson (Napoleon) ducted into the Alpha Delta Chapter of
Phi Theta Kappa was established in Paulding County: Katherine Murphy the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor So- Lucas (3): Kaitlin Allen (Toledo), Kristi
1918 to encourage academic achieve- (Cecil) ciety. In order to qualify, students must Buchholz* (Whitehouse), Jera Ford* (To-
ment for two-year college students. Its Sandusky County: Tina Davies (Gib- maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point ledo)
mission is to provide opportunities for sonburg) average, with at least a B in all nursing
individual growth and development Williams County: Robert Baker classes. Mercer (1): Lyndsia Kunkler (Celina)
through honors, leadership and service (Montpelier), Amy Chappuis (Stryker), Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Soci- Paulding (3): Mackenzie Haney (Gro-
programming. Phi Theta Kappa is the Brittany Keller (West Unity), Joshua ety aims to recognize the academic ex- ver Hill), Amelia Hughes (Antwerp), Ale-
largest honor society in American high- Landel (Edon), Shaylee Manahan (Edon), cellence of associate degree nursing stu- sha Simon (Paulding)
er education with more than 1.3 million Lyle Manges (Edon), Michelle Miller dents and encourage students to pursue Putnam (1): Bobbie Fuller* (Continen-
members. (Bryan), Lindsey Roehrig (Stryker), Mi- advanced nursing degrees. tal)
chael Shadbolt (Bryan), Daniel Stuckey The following graduates were recog- Williams (6): Chelsi Brown (Edon),
Kappa Beta Delta was established (Montpelier), Chasity Yoder (Bryan), Ari- nized during the ceremony: Kelsey Brown (Montpelier), Courtney
in 1997 as a specialty honor society for elle Young (Montpelier) Defiance (7): Leah Anderson* (Defi- Buchanan* (Montpelier), Page Doorbos*
two-year college students in business Wood County: Brandon Allen (Bowl- ance), Lisa Grubb* (Defiance), Katrina (Stryker), Theresa Loomis (Montpelier),
programs. Its purpose is to recognize ing Green) King (Defiance), Bailey Marquez (Defi- Amy Sanders (Montpelier)
student scholarship and accomplish- The following students were inducted ance), Kevin Troyer (Hicksville), Alyssa Wood (2): Christina Leonard-Mo-
ments, as well as encourage personal into Kappa Beta Delta: Sydney Critten Urban (Defiance), Sarah Wagner (Defi- bus (Grand Rapids), Ashlee Strickland
and professional improvement and ser- (Paulding), Patricia Gunter (Napoleon), ance) (Weston)
vice to others.
Names with an asterisk * indicate stu-
The following students were inducted dents who were also inducted in to the
into Phi Theta Kappa: Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society.

Allen (OH) County: Sarah Horner Keetyn Hayes (Bryan), Daniel Stuckey
(Montpelier).

PHOTOS PROVIDED PHOTOS PROVIDED

INDUCTION ... Kappa Beta Delta from L to R: Bill Eichenauer (NSCC faculty and FULTON COUNTY GRADUATES ... Front: Sabrina Haas, Lacey Elzinga, Jessica
KBD co-advisor), Sydney Critten, Patricia Gunter, Keetyn Hayes, Daniel Stuckey, Scheffler, Jaime Wyse. Back: Rebecca Eddins, Amanda Knierim, Kimberly Kruse,
Lisa Becher (NSCC faculty and KBD co-advisor), Dr. Michael Thomson (NSCC Pres- Makilah Witt, Sean Griewahn, Taylor Baumgartner, Tyler Wilson, Kevin Troyer.
ident).

PHI THETA KAPPA ... Front row L to R: Alicia Barhite, Summer Carr, Katherine
Murphy. Back row L to R: Dr. Michael Thomson (NSCC President), Amy Chappuis,
Kimberly Eggebrecht, Kassidy Swanson, Israel Laguna, Daniel Stuckey, Arielle
Young, Janet Delcamp (NSCC Dean of Allied Health, Business and Public Services).

Oldest Person In US Dies; WILLIAMS COUNTY GRADUATES ... Theresa Loomis, Chelsi Brown, Amy Sanders,
Page Doorbos, Kelsey Brown, Courtney Buchanan.

Pennsylvania Woman Was 114 David Williams Of Wauseon Named To
Graceland University Spring 2018 Dean’s List
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (AP) — A On her 112th birthday, Hunting-
114-year-old Pennsylvania woman don Mayor Dee Dee Brown declared LAMONI, IA (05/08/2018)-- The hon- Graceland University students with a
who was the oldest person in the it “Delphine Gibson Week” in the bor- or roll lists for Graceland University’s GPA between 3.25 and 3.64 are named
United States has died, according to ough. 2018 spring term have been announced, to the dean’s list. Congratulations, Da-
a funeral home. and David Williams of Wauseon, OH, vid! Graceland commends you on your
Kammi Plummer, admissions di- has been named to the Dean’s List. academic success.
The Robert D Heath Funeral Home rector at AristaCare at Huntingdon
in Mount Union said that Delphine Park, where Gibson lived most re- Wauseon Resident Steven Young
Gibson died Wednesday. cently, told the Altoona Mirror she in- Graduates From Azusa Pacific
formed Gibson when she became the
Lessie Brown, of Cleveland oldest living American. AZUSA, CA (05/09/2018)-- Wauseon, to God First and excellence in higher
Heights, Ohio, 113, is now believed OH resident Steven Young graduat- education. With 77 bachelor’s degrees,
to be the oldest American, according “She just kind of acted surprised ed from Azusa Pacific University with 45 master’s degrees, 18 certificates, 16
to the Gerontology Research Group in and said, ‘You don’t say?’” Plummer a Bachelor of Science on Sat., May 5, credentials, 8 doctoral programs, and 2
Sandy Springs, Georgia. said. “We also told her she was she 2018, and joined approximately 1,702 associate’s degrees, the university offers
prettiest. She just said, ‘I know that.’” graduates at the spring commencement its more than 10,300 students a quality
Gibson, who had been living at ceremonies. education on campus, online, and at six
a Huntingdon nursing home since Born Delphine Tucker on Aug. 17, regional centers throughout Southern
2004, when she was 100, attributed 1903, in Ridgeway, South Carolina, Azusa Pacific University is an evan- California.
her long life to good food, her faith in she helped on her family’s farm until gelical Christian university committed
God and her church. she married Taylor Gibson in 1928.
Bree Youse Of Wauseon Earns Bachelor’s
“Frances and I are saddened to The couple lived for a time in North Degree From Bluffton University
hear of the passing of Delphine Gib- Carolina then moved to Mount Union
son, America’s oldest citizen,” said to join a growing community of Afri- BLUFFTON, Ohio—Bree Youse of Wauseon, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf. “She was can-Americans who came up from accounting during Bluffton University’s 118th annual commencement ceremony
an incredible Pennsylvanian and she the South to work in the area’s now- on May 6.
will be missed.” historic brickyards. The couple had
three children. Bluffton University is a residential, liberal arts campus with more than 90 un-
Although she was blind and deaf dergraduate majors, minors and programs; adult degree-completion programs in
near the end of her life, she still en- Her husband worked at Harbison accounting, organizational management and RN to BSN; MBA programs; and mas-
joyed singing and humming songs Walker Refractories for 20 years be- ter’s degrees in organizational management and education.
like “Amazing Grace,” nursing home fore retiring in 1962, according to his
unit manager Miranda Glover told obituary. He died in 1980.
WJAC-TV in February 2017.
She became the country’s oldest
She took no medication except for person following the February 2017
a single vitamin a day, Glover said. death of 114-year-old Adele Dunlap,
of Flemington, New Jersey.
“She has an amazing spirit,” Glov-
er said. “She always singing to us or Gibson’s funeral will be Saturday
sharing the gospel. She is a treasure at Mount Hope Baptist Church in
to the nation.” Mount Union.

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Living Wax Figures Presented At Edgerton Elementary

MUSEUM ... History came alive, albeit a bit shorter
than many remembered it at the Edgerton Elementary
School Living Wax Museum, May 10. Third-graders
dressed up like famous people from books and then
brought the people to life. The students got to choose
which historical figure to portray (along with guid-
ance from their teachers.) Family, friends and other
students also got to tour the museum, located in the
TOMS building at Edgerton.

PHOTOS BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF

Martin Luther King Jr. Mark Twain
Portrayed By Portrayed By
Felipe L. Amaethon A.

Elvis Presley Milton Hershey
Portrayed By Portrayed By
Dimitri Y.
Mason H.
Pocahontas
Portrayed By

Rose D.

Leonardo DaVinci Abraham Lincoln
Portrayed By Portrayed By
Mallory M. Elle P.

Johnny Appleseed
Portrayed By
Makayla M.

Mozart
Portrayed By
Brookelynn W.

King Tut
Portrayed By

Braiden B.

Amelia Earhart Anne Frank
Portrayed By Portrayed By
Neveah T.
Abby F.
Annie Oakley
Portrayed By George Washington
Portrayed By
Danae L. JR

Sacagawea
Portrayed By

Kaitlyn H.

Christopher Columbus- Jimmy Carter Albert Einstein John F. Kennedy
Portrayed By Portrayed By Portrayed By Portrayed By
Evan E. Mason E. Nate H.
Anna H.

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Summer School Classes To Take Stryker FFA Holds Open House

Place At Four County Career Center

Summer school classes for students in the student may begin another half credit.
Defiance, Fulton, Henry and Williams coun- No new classes may be started after June
ties are again being offered by Four County 28.
Career Center.
Transportation is the responsibility of
There is one student start date - June the student. Some member schools provide
11, with no enrollees outside of this date. bus transportation to Four County Summer
Once a student begins they do not stop un- School.
til they are completed with all their course
work. Class times are Mondays through There will be a student service charge of
Thursdays from 8:30 to 11:30 noon. Enroll- $60.00 per class which must accompany
ment forms will be accepted until June 6. the application form. Classes offered are
English, Social Studies, Mathematics and
Summer school is open to current high Science.
school students, non-graduates or June
2018 graduates under the age of 21. Upon To enroll or for more information, stu-
successful completion of the first 1/2 credit, dents or parents should contact their local
high school guidance office.

Montpelier School Board: Notice Of Special Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that there will be a special meeting of the Board of
Education of Montpelier Exempted Village School District, Williams County, Ohio,
on the 19th day of June, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at the High School Choir room, Mont-
pelier, Ohio. The regular meeting scheduled for June 26, 2018 has been canceled
and will be held on June 19th”, 2018.

Saturday, June 23 PHOTOS BY REBECCA MILLER, STAFF

Race begins at Bryan Hospital, west parking lot FEEDING THE GUESTS ... Stryker AG teacher and FFA advisor Mr. Matt Arnos
supervises FFA President Levi Chappius as he grills sausage patties donated by
Pre-register by June 8 $15 Brought to you by Brookview Farms at last week’s open house.
Register after June 8 $20
Day-of registration $25
Kids Fun Run $8

Proceeds benefit Cardiology Clinic
People Helping People
YMCA scholarship fund

Get more details and register at www.chwchospital.org/events/5k2018

65¢ 2FURNITURE BIG PROJECT ... Seniors Matha Ferguson and Samantha Haas displayed their Space
DAYSON THE DOLLAR Farm, which includes joiners made on the 3D printer.
SALE CINCH ... Vice President and senior, Haley Doehrmann shared a sign she made
FRI., MAY 18 with wood burning and nails which were cut to resemble horse shoe nails. The sign
SAT., MAY 19 bears her horse’s name, Cinch, and was shown along with a picture of the horse.

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LIVING GUIDE

SENIOR 2018
3 Money-Saving Travel Tips For Retirees Assistive Devices Help People Remain Mobile

Though a transient life- TRAVEL THE WORLD ... While such a goal is potentially Disabilities affect people from all
style is something few peo- costly, there are various ways to save and still see the walks of life. The Centers for Disease
ple aspire to during much world. Control and Prevention estimates that
of their lives, come retire- around 55 million Americans have a
ment, the idea of staying most affordable trips, it’s group. disability of some kind. Of these peo- GETTING AROUND ... Rolling walkers are
in a place for only a short important that travelers Group travel may not ple, 33 million have a disability that assistive devices that can keep individuals
time has more appeal. not overlook travel agen- makes it difficult for them to carry out mobile despite cognitive or physical dis-
cies when planning trips. appeal to everyone, but some daily activities. Statistics Canada abilities.
Retirees who fear they Travel websites, though it should appeal to older, states that, as of 2012, 13.7 percent for some to maintain on long trips.
cannot afford to travel can a valuable resource, only budget-conscious trav- of the population age 15 years or older
explore the various ways list the hotels and airlines elers. Retirees who are reported having a disability that could • Rolling walkers: Rolling walkers
for seniors to cut costs that agree to be included uncomfortable driving at impact daily life. are similar to standard walkers. But
and still satisfy their wan- on their sites. While many home will likely be even rolling walkers have wheels, either on
derlust during retirement. participate, some do not, less comfortable driving People with disabilities may need as- the front only or on both sets of legs.
1. Take advantage of age- and those that do not may in foreign countries where sistive devices to reclaim some measure They are somewhat less stable than
related discounts. instead work independent the rules of the road are of their independence. For example, standard walkers. Rolling walkers with
of travel websites or part- not the same. Traveling in millions of people rely on wheelchairs wheel-locking devices may offer stabil-
Some adults prefer to ner with travel agencies. groups, whether it’s with or walking aids to get around. These ity when needed. Some rolling walkers
hide their ages, but when Travel agencies have ac- a retirement community, are called assistive technology and are called “rollators.”
it comes time to travel cess to the latest informa- religious organization or rehabilitative devices, which include
during retirement, hones- tion, and many special- another program, can tools, equipment or products that can •Wheelchairs: Standard wheelchairs
ty is the best policy. Many ize in certain countries, save travelers substantial help people with disabilities get around must be powered by the person in the
businesses that cater to knowing all the attractions amounts of money. Many more easily. These devices may be as chair or by someone pushing it from
travelers offer discounts to visitors to their countries hotels and tourist attrac- small as magnifying glasses for reading behind. This can be difficult for people
seniors. Car rental agen- want to see. Travel agen- tions offer steep discounts to as large as wheelchairs. with minimal upper body strength. Me-
cies, hotels, travel agen- cies may offer packages for group tours, which can chanical wheelchairs are powered with
cies, and cruise lines may that include admissions to even be arranged through The National Institutes of Health a lever or button. Some people may
offer direct discounts to popular attractions, which travel agencies. A hidden state that 2.2 million people in the U.S opt for motorized scooters over bulkier
customers 65 and older, can be more affordable benefit of signing up for a depend on wheelchairs for day-to-day wheelchairs when possible.
while membership in or- than planning a trip a la group tour is the chance tasks and mobility. More than six mil-
ganizations such as AAA carte. to meet new people and lion use canes, walkers or crutches to Assistive devices can be highly ef-
and AARP may make se- 3. Travel as part of a develop new relationships assist with mobility. The following are fective, but only when they are used
niors eligible for additional with fellow globetrotters. some of the common types of mobility properly and safely. Assistive devices
discounts. Discounts on devices available for purchase. should be measured for each user.
lodging and airfare might
net the biggest savings, • Canes: Canes are handheld devic-
but even discounts on var- es that provide a little extra stability or
ious smaller expenses can support to weakened limbs. Canes are
add up to big savings. easily transported and can assist those
2. Don’t overlook travel who need only a little help.
agencies.
• Standard walkers: Also known as
While many prospec- medical walkers, standard walkers of-
tive travelers’ first in- fer substantial support and must be
stincts are now to visit lifted to move. That requires upper
various travel websites body strength, which can be difficult
in an effort to find the

ontpelier Hospital features the familiar hospital
services: 24-hour Emergency Department, laboratory,

respiratory therapy and radiology—while also
specializing in rehabilitation and therapy.

Our Rehabilitation & Therapy Department is specially
designed to bridge the gap between hospital and
home, and offers a number of inpatient and
outpatient services within these specialty areas:

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech therapy
• Balance and vestibular rehabilitation

We rehabilitate patients with many diagnoses spanning
the spectrum of care, from stroke to neurological
disorders to orthopedic post-op to debilitation following
illness, injury and trauma.

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How Aging Women Can Fight Fibromyalgia Pain Appointment Companions Are A Smart Move

As the body ages, aches PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR PAIN ... Sometimes aches are Visits to a physician are just one step TAKE TWO ... Bringing a friend with you
and pains might become just aches, but other times medication may be needed to people make in an effort to improve their to appointments can help you remember
more difficult for men and help with the pain. well-being. While it’s important that Doctor’s orders and instructions.
women to handle. While everyone visit their physicians at least structions that may be forgotten once
not all pain is indicative while in bed, as such ac- certain foods, though the once a year for a checkup, seniors may the patient leaves the office. Compan-
of a disorder or condition, tivities can stimulate the NIAMS points out that need to see their physicians more fre- ions can later translate the jargon-heavy
aging women who expe- body, making it harder to there is no specific diet quently than other age groups. language of a physician into an under-
rience pain may be suf- fall asleep as a result. connected to reducing standable language the patient can fully
fering from fibromyalgia. fibromyalgia-related pain. When visiting the doctor, it is easy for understand.
The National Institute of • Exercise regularly. The AARP notes that foods anyone to miss important components of
Arthritis and Musculosk- Exercising while in pain such as red grapes and what the doctor is saying, and it’s just as MEDICAL HISTORY
eletal and Skin Diseases may seem counterintui- cherries and herbs and easy to misunderstand certain instruc- Sometimes a companion can be a
notes that fibromyalgia tive, but the NIAMS notes spices, such as ginger and tions or medication information. Seniors useful resource, calling a doctor’s atten-
is a common and chronic that numerous studies turmeric, can help aging who bring companions along to appoint- tion to a patient’s prior hospitalizations
disorder characterized by have indicated that regu- women combat pain. ments with their physicians can reduce and illnesses. Companions can even call
widespread pain. While lar exercise is an effec- the risk of misunderstanding advice or attention to any medications the patient
anyone can get fibromy- tive treatment for fibro- • Examine your work diagnoses given by their doctors. is currently taking.
algia, the NIAMS that be- myalgia. When beginning space. Working women
tween 80 and 90 percent a new exercise regimen, who are dealing with fi- Data from U.S. News and World Re-
of those diagnosed are take things slowly at first, bromyalgia may benefit port states that about one-third of se-
women and that sufferers gradually building up by examining their work niors still living on their own take a
are most often diagnosed your endurance levels and spaces and adapting those companion with them to their routine
in middle age. Doctors amping up the intensity spaces to make them more doctor’s office visits. Companions are
may prescribe medication of your workouts as your comfortable. Replace desk typically spouses, but they can include
to help women fight pain body acclimates itself to chairs if they do not pro- children or other family members as
resulting from fibromyal- exercise. vide adequate support well.
gia, and there are some and speak with an occu-
additional ways to combat • Change your diet. pation therapist regarding Patients may find there are many ad-
that pain as well. Some women suffering other ways to make work vantages to bringing someone along to
from fibromyalgia have stations more comfort- an appointment. And companions may
• Get enough sleep. reported feeling better able. want to learn more about patients’ goals
The NIAMS says the get- when they began to avoid at each appointment prior to going along
ting enough sleep can so they can prepare and know how to
help ease the pain and help during the appointment.
fatigue associated with
fibromyalgia. To ensure a LISTEN SERVING AS AN ADVOCATE
better night’s sleep, wom- People tend to forget at least half of Very often a companion can operate
en can adopt sleep sched- what they hear in the doctor’s office, as a patient advocate, clarifying ques-
ules so they go to bed says the Archives of Internal Medicine. tions or getting further information out
and wake up at the same This tendency may be increased when of a doctor if the patient is hesitant to ask.
time each day, including patients are nervous about the potential If the information isn’t clear, the compan-
on weekends and during outcome of their visits. Bringing a com- ion can raise red flags or ask to have the
vacations. Avoid alcohol panion along means that both people instructions put in a different light.
and caffeine in the late are actively listening. Together, the in-
afternoon and evening, formation they’ve heard can combine to TRANSLATION
as both substances can provide a full account of the visit. Sometimes patients need compan-
make it more difficult to ions who speak their native languages
sleep soundly. In addition, TAKING NOTES when their physicians do not.
avoid reading or working Companions can jot down impor- People are learning that bringing a
tant notes about the appointment, such family member or friend along to doc-
as dates and times for follow-up visits, tors’ appointments can be a smart way
medication advice and any other in- to make the most of interactions.

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Volunteering As An Older Adult Adopting A Dog Or Cat Later In Life
Companion animals
Many parents feel involving their chil- bring great joy to their
dren in volunteering at an early age can owners. The uncondi-
have a profound, long-lasting impact on tional love cats and dogs
their kids. But youngsters are not the provide appeals to people
only ones who can reap great rewards of all ages. While many
from volunteering, as studies show that people associate pets with
men and women at, beyond or approach- kids who can’t wait to wel-
ing retirement age also benefit greatly come the first cat or dog
from volunteer work. into their homes, pets can
benefit aging men and
Research from the Corporation for women as well.
National and Community Service found It’s not uncommon for
that more than 20 million older adults seniors to feel lonely or
contributed in excess of three billion depressed when they re-
hours of community service time each tire, their children move
year from 2011 to 2013. The reasons away or they lose a spouse
why older adults volunteer are varied, or close friend or friends. ADDING A FAMILY MEMBER ... Adding a new fur baby at
but in its 2014 survey the AARP’s Expe- The American Humane a later age can help fill some of the emptiness.
rience Corps found that 97 percent of its
volunteers indicated that their volunteer Society states that stud- backup plan for care is quent travel or medical
work gave them a sense of purpose. ies show pets help seniors advantageous as well. Se- care that requires they be
overcome loneliness and niors should not adopt a away from home for long
The right fit can make all the differ- depression by providing pet if they anticipate fre- periods of time.
ence for volunteers and the people they affection, company and
help, and the following tips might help entertainment. Pets also
older adults as they look for an oppor- provide much-needed
tunity that best utilizes their skills and FIND THE FIT ... Finding the right volun- mental stimulation, and NOW RENTING
experience. teer opportunity can make all the differ- many pet owners find
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• Know your schedule. Older adults to give back to their communities. come more physically ac-
who are still working but want to vol- tive as well. Call (419) 924-2965
unteer may have a firm grasp on their • Don’t downplay the significance of Seniors who adopt pets TDD#: 7-1-1
schedules, but even retirees should not certain opportunities. Volunteering op- may also feel a sense of
overestimate how much time they have portunities come in many variations, purpose when helping an- Designed for 62 years or older
to volunteer. Before you begin to look for and each is significant in its own right. imals who may not have or disabled of any age
an opportunity, write down your com- Coaching a grandchild’s soccer team anywhere to live. This is
mitments and daily schedule, using this can have as significant an impact on particularly true of old- Rental Assistance may be available.
list to determine how much free time the people you help as other volunteer- er companion animals, Handicap Accessible
you have to volunteer. Some opportuni- ing opportunities. Volunteers offer their which many young fami-
ties require greater time commitments time because they have a passion to help lies are understandably Equal Housing Opportunity
than others, so make sure you know how others, and that help can be given in a hesitant to adopt. Mature
much time you can devote to an opportu- myriad of ways. pets might be an ideal fit This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.
nity before signing up.
• Leave time for the rest of your life. for seniors. When seniors
• Give due consideration to your ex- Volunteering is a selfless act, and volun- are looking to adopt a pet,
perience. Older adults who have retired teers are the backbone of many success- there are various reasons
or are on the cusp of retirement have ful charitable organizations. But older why older pets or particu-
a lifetime of experience they can use to men and women should leave time for lar animals might be the
help others. Imparting wisdom learned the rest of their lives as well. Retirement perfect fit for them.
in your professional life can provide a should be fulfilling but also include time • Adult pets may al-
sense of purpose and even make you feel for recreation, so don’t downplay how im- ready be house trained,
as though you are still actively involved portant hobbies are to you in an attempt saving seniors the trouble Pharmacy & Gifts
in the industry where you built your pro- to find more time to volunteer. No retiree and effort of training.
fessional reputation. But life experience wants to grow resentful of his or her vol- • Seniors may find cats “Good Neighbor”
can also prove invaluable in volunteering unteer work because it leaves little time fit their lifestyles more
opportunities. Mentoring programs give for other pursuits, so do your best to bal- than dogs, as cats are less Convenience
volunteers the chance to help young peo- ance your charitable endeavors with the active and do not need to
ple, and such opportunities can involve other things in life that matter to you. be walked or played with • Co•nCveonnievnetnHieonutrsHours
more than just offering professional ad-
vice.

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Aging brings about many changes in COMMUNICATION limitations can easily care •
a person’s body. Some of these chang- Couples are urged to talk about their for cats. Many cats are •
es, such as hair becoming gray and/or intimacy goals. One person may not be also content to spend long
white, are widely known, while others fully aware of a partner’s desires. periods of time sleeping on
may come as a surprise to people who Other issues can be addressed as their owners’ laps.
have only begun to experience them. well. Discuss any discomfort or sexual • Small dogs that can Co•OnrCvdAeoennrns iywevoeneurtner dBpierbielnylsitfcnrriBgeipnitldiloliynns rgteaffiflls any time of day
problems that can affect the relation- be active within the house
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other issues affecting intimacy to light so they can manage their issues to- WeWaecaccecpetpmt aolsl tmmajaojroirnisnusruarnacnecseasndanadll
change as a person ages. However, that gether. This can bring about a mutually well, especially for se- • Co•mnoCvMseotennMdieivceneadrtniecDiaPeriaegnrtitPtDaaGlPritlfPaDtnhsWPoltaronasspping
doesn’t mean that seniors’ sex lives acceptable solution that benefits both niors with mobility issues.
need to cease or change dramatically. partners and prevents one from suffer- They’re also easily trans-
Remaining open to ideas and continu- ing in silence. ported to and from vet ap-
ing to communicate with one’s partner pointments. 4x6woitrh8axn1y0gpiftripnutsrcahvaasielable
can keep couples’ relationships going OVERALL HEALTH It’s important that se-
strong well into their golden years. Paying attention to overall health can niors carefully weigh the
positively impact sexual intimacy. Exer- benefits of adopting a pet 222121WW. M. aMinaiSntSrete.,t,MMoonntptpeelliieerr
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fers that certain normal physical chang- drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding tobac- they may have. Having a Hours: Mon.4-F1ri9. 8-:4308-85;-S5at1. 18:530-1; Sun 9-1
es can impact intimacy. These bodily co and excessive alcohol consumption,
changes may be hormonal. Women who and managing stress in your life can
have gone through menopause may dis- help in your daily life and in the bed-
cover physical changes to their vaginas, room. Speak with a doctor if a particular
including a shortening and narrowing of medication is impacting your health in
this part of the body. Stiffness and less a negative way. There may be another,
lubrication also may occur in this area, less invasive option.
impacting their comfort and enjoyment.
As men get older, their ability to have THINK CREATIVELY
and keep an erection may diminish. Intimacy is more than just inter-
course. Intimacy may include touching,
Sexual issues are sometimes a by- closeness, fantasies, role playing, and
product of illness or certain prescrip- much more. The Mayo Clinic says peo-
tion medications. Chronic pain, arthri- ple can help their partners understand
tis, surgery, and even incontinence also what they want from them. Discuss
can impede intimacy. These are largely something that seems exciting and find
treatable conditions, but patients must a way to include it in your sex life if both
be willing to first open a dialogue with partners are willing.
their physicians.

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Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 23

Voter Turnout Is Light At Polls For The May 8 Primary Elections

By: Timothy Kays wide, the measure passed For Member of County For Member of County 2019) Robert E. Campbell 466
THE VILLAGE REPORTER by a 74.85 to 25.25 per- Central Committee Central Committee Joel M. Kuhlman 983 Rob Radway 347
cent margin. State Is- Michele Tinker 33 David B. Brown 138
Williams and Fulton sue #1 will take effect on State Central Commit- State Central Commit-
County voters didn’t ex- January 1, 2021, and ap- For Member of County For Member of County tee - tee -
actly flood their local poll- ply to congressional re- Central Committee Central Committee
ing places for the mid- districting following the Mark E. Fox Sr. 18 Brent J. Wilson 77 Man 1st District Woman 1st District
term primary elections 2020 U.S. Census. Timothy J. Davis 143 Gina R. Campbell 363
on May 8. Of the 25,287 For Member of County For Member of County Charles R. Gray 135 Christina Muryn 447
registered voters in Wil- A full and complete Central Committee Central Committee Thomas R. Hershey 143
liams County, only 4,041 listing of the unofficial Rachel Garcia 16 Lewis D. Hilkert 117 State Central Commit-
voters, 15.98 percent of election results for all State Central Commit- tee -
the potential electorate, candidates (both contest- For Member of County For Member of County tee -
cast a ballot. The results ed and unopposed) and Central Committee Central Committee Man 2nd District
weren’t much better in issues for both counties Heather Freese 30 Berdon L. Short 47 Woman 1st District Richard Kendall 429
Fulton County, as 5,117 follows. The results are Marjorie Castanien 421 Mark Wagoner 1585
of the registered 29,375 broken down by county, For Member of County For Member of County
voters came to the poll... political party, and po- Central Committee Central Committee State Central Commit- State Central Commit-
just 17.42 percent. sition or issue, with the Christine Sheperd 39 Edward A. Kidston tee - tee -
candidates listed alpha-
Amongst the many is- betically. Green Party For Member of County Man 2nd District Woman 2nd District
sues to be decided was Central Committee Thomas H. Galloway 312 Mary Alissa Morrin 879
State Issue #1, pertain- Williams County For Governor and Glen Newcomer 47
ing to gerrymandering, Democratic Party Lieutenant Governor Chris Redfern 285 Dee Talmage 1030
which has been a po- Constance Gadell-New- For Member of County
litical third rail issue for For Governor and ton & Brett R. Joseph 6 Central Committee State Central Commit- State Senator - 1st
years. The job of drawing Lieutenant Governor Gary Mohre 59 tee - District
and redrawing Ohio dis- Republican Party
tricts has long been the Richard Cordray & For Member of County Woman 2nd District Bob Barker, Jr. 200
task of the Ohio General Betty Sutton 570 For Governor and Central Committee Margaret Mary Murray Craig S. Kupferberg 112
Assembly, and has been Larry E. Ealy & Jeffrey Lieutenant Governor Jeffrey A. Erb 100
done along party lines. Mike DeWine and Jon 559 Robert McColley 607
State Issue #1 provides Lynn 20 For Member of County
an amendment to the Dennis John Kucinich & Husted 2,242 Central Committee State Senator - 1st 47th House District
Ohio Constitution, and Mary Taylor and Nathan Patti A. Rockey 114 District Barbara S. Lang 723
requires... Tara L. Samples 181 Derek Merrin 1581
Bill O’Neill & Chantelle D. Estruth 722 State and Local Ballot Adam Papin 418
• The State Legislature Issues
to adopt a 10-year con- C. Lewis 43 For Attorney General 47th House District 81st House District
gressional redistricting Paul E. Ray & Jerry M. Dave Yost 2,184 State Issue #1 Gary C. Newnham 557 James M. Hoops 666
plan with 60 percent of Yes 342 81st House District Thomas S. Liebrecht 250
members in each cham- Schroeder 23 For Auditor of State No 116 Janet Breneman 435
ber voting in favor and Joe Schiavoni & Stepha- Keith Faber 2,090 County Commissioner
50 percent of Republi- Proposed Tax Levy Green Party (Term commencing 1-1-
cans and 50 percent of nie Dodd 54 For Secretary of State (Renewal) Maple Grove Governor/Lt Governor
Democrats (or whichever Frank LaRose 2,082 Union Cemetery Dis- Gadell-Newton/Joseph 4 2019)
two parties have the most For Attorney General State Central Commit- Jeffrey L. Rupp 2935
members in the legisla- Steve Dettelbach 642 For Treasurer of State trict
ture) voting in favor. Sandra O’Brien 995 For 221 tee County Auditor
For Auditor of State Robert Sprague 1,572 Against 46 Joseph R. DeMare 1 Brett J. Kolb 2889
• Should the State Zack Space 621
Legislature fail to meet For U.S. Senator Proposed Tax Levy Jacob Ellis 1 State and Local Ballot
these vote requirements, For Secretary of State Melissa Ackison 433 (Replacement) Center Anita Rios 1 Issues
then the seven-member Kathleen Clyde 626 Don Elijah Eckhart 174 Andrew Z. Smith 1
Ohio Redistricting Com- Township Republican Party State Issue #1
mission, established via For Treasurer of State Mike Gibbons 936 For 273 Governor/Lt Governor Yes 3574
Issue 1 in 2015, would Rob Richardson 622 Dan Kiley 125 DeWine/Husted 2151 No 1333
get a chance to adopt a Against 101 Taylor/Estruth 1335
10-year congressional For U.S. Senator Jim Renacci 806 Delta Library 2 mills
redistricting plan, with Sherrod Brown 763 renewal
support from at least two For Attorney General For 637
members of the minority For Representative to Dave Yost 2,184
party. Congress (5th District) Against 318
J. Michael Galbraith 553 For Auditor of State
• Should the Ohio Re- Keith Faber 2,090 Fulton County Attorney General Evergreen Library 0.4
districting Commission James Neu, Jr. 245 Democratic Party Dave Yost 2805 mill additional
fail to adopt a plan, the For Secretary of State For 510
legislature would get a For Justice of the Su- Frank LaRose 2,082 Governor/Lt Governor Auditor of State Against 304
second opportunity to preme Court (Full term Cordray/Sutton 871 Keith Faber 2723
adopt a 10-year plan, but commencing 1-1-2019) For Treasurer of State Ealy/Lynn 24 Fayette Village 2.9
with a lesser requirement Michael P. Donnelly 629 Sandra O’Brien 995 Secretary of State mills replacement
of one-third of the mem- Robert Sprague 1,572 Kucinich/Samples 215 Frank LaRose 2692
bers from the two major For Justice of the Su- O’Neill/Lewis 52 For 77
parties supporting the preme Court (Full term For U.S. Senator Ray/Schroeder 27 Treasurer of State Against 46
proposal. commencing 1-2-2019) Melissa Ackison 433 Sandra O’Brien 1290
Don Elijah Eckhart 174 Schiavoni/Dodd 73 Robert Sprague 1810 Fayette Village 2 mills
• Failure at this stage Melody J. Stewart 632 replacement - Parks &
would result in the leg- Mike Gibbons 936 Attorney General U. S. Senator
islature adopting a plan For Judge of the Court Dan Kiley 125 Steve Dettelbach 995 Melissa Ackison 533 Recreation
through a simple major- of Appeals (6th District Mike Gibbons 1199 For 74
ity vote, with no biparti- Full term commencing Jim Renacci 806 Auditor of State
san vote requirement but Zack Space 983 Dan Kiley 165 Against 49
stricter criteria, and with 2-9-2019) For Member of State Jim Renacci 908
the plan lasting two gen- Joel M. Kuhlman 616 Central Committee, Secretary of State Clinton Twp 0.24 mill
eral election cycles (four Woman (1st District) Kathleen Clyde 1004 U.S. Congress - 5th renewal - Wauseon
years), rather than 10 For Member of State Gina R. Campbell 1,044 District Union Cemetery
years. Central Christina Muryn 1,141 Treasurer of State For 691
Rob Richardson 950 Robert Kreienkamp 278 Against 287
Once fully engaged, Committee, Man (1st For State Senator (1st Bob Latta 2514
State Issue #1 provides District) District) U. S. Senator Clinton Twp 1 mill
new regulations designed Sherrod Brown 1133 Todd Wolfrum 670 renewal -
to... Timothy J. Davis 320 Bob Barker, Jr. 380
Charles R. Gray 204 Craig S. Kupferberg 246 U.S. Congress - 5th Justice - (Supreme Road Improvement
• End the partisan Thomas R. Hershey 207 Robert McColley 2,016 District Court Full term com- For 746
process for drawing con-
gressional districts, and For Member of State For State Representa- J. Michael Galbraith 817 mencing 1-1-2019) Against 231
replace it with a process Central Committee, tive James Neu Jr. 322 Craig Baldwin 2734 German Twp 1.3 mills
with the goals of promot- Woman (1st District) additional - Fire & EMS
ing bipartisanship, keep- Marjorie Castanien 631 (81st District) Justice - (Supreme Justice - (Supreme
ing local communities James M. Hoops 2,053 Court Full term com- Court Full term com- For 518
together, and having dis- For State Senator (1st Thomas S. Liebrecht 644 Against 236
trict boundaries that are District) mencing 1-1-2019) mencing 1-2-2019)
more compact. For County Commis- Michael P. Donnelly 998 Mary DeGenaro 2571 Gorham Twp 2 mills
Adam Papin 652 sioner (Full term com- renewal - Fire
• Ensure a transpar- Justice - (Supreme Justice - Court Of Ap- For 179
ent process by requiring For State Representa- mencing 1-1-2019) Court Full term com- peals (6th District Full Against 58
public hearings and al- tive Brian A. Davis 2,083 term commencing 2-9-
lowing public submission mencing 1-2-2019) York Twp 1 mill addi-
of proposed plans. (81st District) For County Auditor Melody J. Stewart 967 2019) tional -
Janet Breneman 681 Vickie L. Grimm 2,356 Gene A. Zmuda 2625
• Require the Gen- Justice - Court Of Ap- Fire & EMS
eral Assembly or the Ohio For Member of County For Judge of the Court peals (6th District Full State Central Commit- For 308
Redistricting Commission Central Committee of Common Pleas term commencing 2-9- tee -
to adopt new congressio- Edward Clinker 31 Against 174
nal districts by a bipar- General/Domestic Div. Man 1st District
tisan vote for the plan to For Member of County (Full Term Commenc- Timothy can be reached at
be effective for the full 10- Central Committee [email protected]
year period. Paul H. Duggan 56 ing 1-1-2019)
J. T. Stelzer 2,250 Aquatek To Host Free
• Require that if a plan For Member of County Pond Management Seminar
is adopted by the General Central Committee
Assembly without signifi- Virgil Fry 26 For Member of County
cant bipartisan support, Central Committee
it cannot be effective for For Member of County
the entire 10-year period Central Committee John Drinnon 72
and must comply with ex- Edwin Herroon 30 For Member of County
plicit antigerrymandering
requirements. For Member of County Central Committee
Central Committee Carrie M. Schlade 153
The issue was met Larry Baden 19
with hearty approval in For Member of County
both Williams and Ful- For Member of County Central Committee
ton Counties, which was Central Committee
reflected in the statewide Cletus Radabaugh 54 Christopher B. Walker 70
totals. Williams County
approved the measure For Member of County For Member of County PHOTO PROVIDED
with 74.67 percent saying Central Committee Central Committee
yes, while 72.83 percent Alan LaCombe 15 Bartley E. Westfall 88 SEMINAR ... Aquatek Water Conditioning, 121 E. Chestnut St, Wauseon, will be
of the electorate of Fulton hosting a FREE pond management seminar on Thursday, May 17. Sanco Indus-
County approving. State- For Member of County For Member of County tries, Fort Wayne, will be in our warehouse from 3:30 to 4:30 pm to present an
Central Committee Central Committee interactive seminar on maintaining your pond. Feel free to bring in weed samples
Clair Studer 19 Terry Rummel 99 or photos of problem areas in your pond to receive treatment suggestions. This is a
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24 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, May 16th, 2018

WILLIAMS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Fayette Opera House Presents

Stryker Sidewalk Bid Awarded Mare Wakefield & Nomad
and remove any obstructions from
By: James Pruitt Nettle Creek, including, but not lim- Featuring award-win- weeks. Eighteen months and barroom brawls. Sto-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER ited to log jams and sand bars. ning Southeast Texas later we were drawling like ry and song are woven to-
songwriter Mare (pro- native Texans.” gether by Mare’s intimate
The Williams Board of County Com- The viewing will be at the upper nounced “Mary”) Wake-
missioners awarded a bid in regard to terminus of the improvement at 11:30 field on guitar and For Turkish-born No-
PY 2017 CDBG CD allocation for the a.m., June 4. The first hearing will be Turkish-born, classically- mad, the journey was
Sidewalk Project in Stryker to Siebena- at 11 a.m., June 14 at the courthouse. trained Nomad on piano equally varied. His musi-
ler Construction. and accordion, this hus- cal education began at
The commissioners also approved band-and-wife team has the exclusive Istanbul
In other actions May 7, the board a proposal for construction materials been called “Cozy bril- Conservatory and contin-
approved a travel request for Julie testing on LPA Bridge Rehabilitation liance … the merger of ued with a scholarship to
Beagle to attend NW District meeting Project 3-2018 PID 103664 from Bows- Natalie Merchant, Shawn Berklee College of Music.
in Paulding County; special hauling er Morner. The cost is $3,770.75 and Colvin and Dolly Parton” Nomad’s gift for musical
permit #18-027; Weekly Dog Warden is 95 percent reimbursable through by the Louisville Observer arrangements includes a
Report for April 30-May 16 and month- ODOT/FHWA. and “Lovely -- a little bit full arsenal of classical,
ly Dog Warden report for the month of old country, a lot con- folk and jazz chops.
April. The commissioners approved a new temporary folk” by the
contract for road salt for 2,500 tons at New York Times. Mare & Versatility and travel-
At the May 10 meeting, the commis- an estimated cost of $48 per ton. Nomad are former Ker- scapes are evident in their
sioners scheduled a viewing and hear- rville NewFolk Finalists music. Listeners roam
ing for a single county ditch 734. The James can be reached at and Falcon Ridge Emerg- through Arizona deserts,
petition calls for the county to clean [email protected] ing Artists, and had an Oklahoma oil fields and
original song featured in Amsterdam canals. Jour-
Friends, Families Thankful For a 2017 Lifetime TV Movie. neys go inward too, ex- delivery and Nomad’s ex-
Men’s Return From North Korea ploring hope, heartbreak quisite piano and accor-
“Daddy was a seek- dion.
er,” says Mare Wakefield. Currently based in
“Eventually he became Nashville, the pair were
a Salvationist minister. 2016 and 2015 Kerrville
Mama was a gypsy, lov- New Folk finalists and
By: Michael Balsamo men were released and members had prayed ing nothing more than a 2015 Falcon Ridge Emerg-
ASSOCIATED PRESS thanked Trump for en- for the last year so Song long stretch of highway.” ing Artists.
gaging directly with North “could safely return to his Born with wanderlust in Tickets cost $12.00
LOS ANGELES (AP) Korea. family.” her DNA, Mare lived in General Admission,
— Family members and eight different places be- $10.00 Seniors and Stu-
friends of the American “Mostly, we thank God Pyongyang University fore she was ten. “It was a dents and are available
men who were held in for Tony’s safe return,” of Science and Technology roller-coaster way to grow at www.brownpapertick-
detention in North Korea the statement said. “We has said the men’s deten- up, but my brother and ets.com or reserve tickets
said Thursday that they ask that you continue tion wasn’t related to their I learned to fit in fast,” at the Box Office by call-
are thankful for their re- to pray for the people of work at the school. she says. “We picked up ing 419-237-2721. As al-
lease and grateful to have North Korea and for the Wisconsin accents in two ways, there will be a meet
them back in the U.S. release of all who are still Kim Dong Chul, a and greet reception follow-
being held.” South Korean-born U.S. ing the concert.
The men —Tony Kim, citizen, had reportedly
Kim Hak Song and Kim Kim Hak Song, who was run a company on North Delta Village Council: Water
Dong Chul — were greet- detained a month later, in Korea’s border with Rus-
ed by President Donald May 2017, had worked in sia. The former Virginia Meter Program Completed
Trump in a middle-of- agricultural development resident had been sen-
night homecoming cer- at an experimental farm tenced in April 2016 to 10 By: James Pruitt rection of the USDA. The cost for this
emony at a military base run by the same college. years in prison with hard THE VILLAGE REPORTER service is $24,500. Council approved an
in Maryland. He was detained after be- labor after being convict- ordinance renewing tax levies for recre-
ing accused of unspecified ed of espionage. Delta will be building a new storage ational use.
Tony Kim, who also “hostile acts” against North facility at its wastewater treatment facil-
goes by the Korean name Korea. Before his sentencing, ity. Council approved an ordinance cre-
Kim Sang-duk, was de- he spoke publicly and ating a municipal electric utility de-
tained in April 2017, at He had studied at World apologized for slandering The project will house the village’s partment. Council approved the second
the Pyongyang airport Mission University in Los North Korea’s leadership, Jet Vac, two new trailer-mounted trans- reading of an ordinance to dispose of
and was accused of com- Angeles and was affiliated joining a smear campaign fer pumps and other equipment for the unneeded items.
mitting “criminal acts of with the Oriental Mission against the North’s hu- operation. The council wanted to ap-
hostility aimed to over- Church in the city’s Kore- man rights situation and prove legislation for the project May 7 From Administrator Brad Peebles:
turn” North Korea. He atown neighborhood. collecting and passing but did not have enough members to He plans to have a utility service
taught accounting at the confidential information approve the measure under the emer- connection warranty program ready for
Pyongyang University of The church, which re- to South Korea. gency provisions. presentation to council by July 1. The
Science and Technology, ferred to him as Kim Hak- Large Trash Day is June 16 and will be
which is the only private- sung, said in a statement Many other foreigners The council was scheduled to meet completed in a single day. Crews have
ly funded college in North that he was devoted to who admitted to crimes briefly May 11 to approve the measure. been pouring concrete to place head-
Korea. ministry and was detained against North Korea at stones in time for Memorial Day.
by North Korean authori- news conferences have The village has access to $468,321 The Water Meter replacement project
In a statement, Kim’s ties after he was caught said after their releases through the USDA for a combined sew- is now complete. Water loss was 8 per-
family said they were trying to return to his that their confessions er overflow project. The project is on cent in April, down from 37 percent in
grateful that the three home in Dandong, China. were given involuntarily a timeline where the funding runs out 2016 and about of the acceptable rate
and under duress. Dec. 31 and the need to get the building set by the EPA.
The church said its complete before winter.
James can be reached at
The building will have heat to pro- [email protected]
tect the equipment. Poggemeyer Design
Group will handle the design at the di-

Antique Car Gathering
May 19th At Sauder Village

Archbold, OH – Antique car collec-
tors from throughout the Midwest will be
gathering at Sauder Village on Saturday,
May 19 to showcase their vintage auto-
mobiles. More than 100 antique cars are
already registered for this special event –
offering a unique view of the automobiles
of days gone by. Guests will also have a
RELEASE ... President Donald Trump, accompanied by Secretary of State Mike chance to ride in and even drive an an- time to experience the past in the His-
Pompeo, back, shakes hands with former North Korean detainees Kim Dong Chul, tique – making the 9th annual Antique toric Village. Visitors can learn about the
with Kim Hak Song, upon their arrival, Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Andrews Air Car Gathering at Sauder Village extra daily lives of the Native Americans in the
Force Base, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) special again this year! award-winning Natives and Newcomers
area and visit places like the Witmer-Roth
Sauder Village offers a unique back- home and Holdeman Church at Pioneer
drop for collectors to share their vintage Settlement. The Grime Homestead is a
Ohio Saw Record Number cars with others. Again this year car en- fun place to experience life in the 1920s
thusiasts are coming from Ohio, Michi- and the gallery exhibits in the Museum
Of Tourists Visiting State In 2017 gan and Indiana to display their antique Building are a great place to learn about
automobiles in the historic village featur- founder Erie Sauder, agriculture in Ohio
ing more than 40 historic homes, shops and the Great Black Swamp. Other fun
and community buildings. activities planned throughout the day in-
COLUMBUS, Ohio record 219 million tour- TourismOhio director “The cars on display at Sauder Village clude milking the goat, feeding the pigs,
(AP) — Ohio tourism of- ism visits last year, up Matt MacLaren tells The and a storytime activity at Little Pioneers
ficials say the state saw a from 212 million in 2016. Columbus Dispatch the will be from a much earlier time period Homestead.
increase is due to a va- than some car shows since we require
TOURISM INCREASE ... Two women walk on a trail at riety of factors, such as every car to be older than 1942,” shared Historic Sauder Village is open Tues-
the Beachwood City Park West in Beachwood, Ohio. Cedar Point and the Co- Kim Krieger, Media Relations. “Some cars day through Friday from 10:00 a.m.-
(AP Photo/Tony Dejak) lumbus Zoo and Aquar- will even date back to the early 1900s – 3:30 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-
ium adding attractions making this show quite unique!” 5:00 p.m. and each Sunday afternoon
along with more business from noon-4:00 p.m. The Historic Vil-
meetings and events in From a 1917 Model T Pick-up and a lage is closed on Mondays, except holi-
the state. 1929 Model A Huckster to a 1932 Chevy days. Admission is $17.00 for adults and
Phaeton, a 1928 Whippet Cabriolet $11.00 for students ages 6-16. Children
State officials re- Coupe and a 1941 Hudson Super Six . 5 and under are always free with family
port a $1 billion boost . . there will be a wide variety of unique and Sauder Village members receive free
in tourism spending in automobiles on display again this year. admission to the Historic Village for an
2017, bringing the total Throughout the day guests will be able to entire year. And again this year, children
to $35 billion. Employ- look at the cars and visit with car own- 16 and under are free every Sunday this
ment related to tourism ers. Many exhibitors plan to give demon- season!
increased by 1,000 to strations and will be available to answer
428,000 jobs. questions about these unique vehicles. For more information about the An-
Throughout the afternoon, guests will tique Car Gathering or other events
MacLaren says offi- have an opportunity to take a ride in an planned for the 2018 season at Sauder
cials are looking to in- antique car and there will be a special Village, call 800-590-9755, visit www.
crease overnight stays drawing for one adult to win a chance to saudervillage.org, like us on Facebook
by advertising in neigh- actually drive a car! Activities will take or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
boring states. Overnight place throughout the day, weather per- Plan to experience automobiles of days
visitors tend to spend on mitting, and some are available on a first gone by on Saturday, May 19 at Sauder
average three times as come, first served basis. Village.
much as those just visit-
ing for the day. In addition to the display of antique
cars, guests will certainly want to plan

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Kasich Signs Executive Order To Encourage Coming Soon To Imagination
More Autonomous Vehicle Testing In Ohio
Station: Body Worlds RX
COLUMBUS— Today, Ohio Governor Designated operators will be required to
John R. Kasich signed an executive order monitor the vehicle at all times and report TOLEDO, Ohio – Imagination Station cal health, wellness, longevity and quality
to authorize autonomous vehicle testing any accidents that occur. invites visitors to get up close and per- of life. Healthy body tissues are presented
in Ohio and to lay out a roadmap for how sonal with the most sophisticated struc- alongside those affected by a variety of
the automotive industry can test their The order also creates a voluntary Au- ture in the world – the human body. Body medical conditions including cancer, dia-
technologies in the state. tonomous Vehicle Pilot Program to assist Worlds Rx: Prescriptions for Healthy Liv- betes, obesity, dementia and lung disease.
local governments in working with auto- ing opens May 11.
“Ohio is well positioned to lead in de- motive and technology companies to ad- “Body Worlds Rx helps us to learn
veloping the cars of the future, and just as vance technologies in their communities. This extraordinary study of our bodies about both the fragility of life and the re-
Wright Brothers did at Huffman Prairie, Municipalities will have the opportunity allows visitors to investigate the anatomi- siliency of the human body as we examine
our great state stands ready to once again to work with DriveOhio and create an in- cal, physiological and biological sciences how organs, muscles, nerves, bones and
launch a new era in transportation,” said ventory of testing locations that offer a va- through the examination of whole-body other tissues respond to injury and dis-
Kasich. “We have the diversity in weather riety of traffic and terrain scenarios. plastinates, individual organs and trans- ease,” said Hauser.
and terrain that are essential to advanc- lucent body slices.
ing these new technologies. The sooner Already a leader in smart vehicle tech- Imagination Station is open 10am
these vehicles are safely fine-tuned, the nology, Ohio is investing in infrastructure The specimens present a spectacular – 5pm, Tuesday – Saturday and noon –
sooner they can make a significant reduc- upgrades that will allow devices on roads journey into the body’s structures and 5pm, Sunday. Admission to Body Worlds
tion in the 40,000 traffic deaths we have and traffic-control signals to send critical systems to consider how each function Rx: Your Prescription for Healthy Living is
in this country every year.” travel and weather information to drivers. interdependently to sustain life. $7 for members and $9 for non-members.
This infrastructure will also help improve The exhibit does also require Imagination
The executive order authorizes re- emergency response times and will allow “While most bodies are generally made Station general admission. The exhibit is
searchers to test on Ohio roadways as traffic managers to better manage conges- up of the same structures, the more we open for viewing May 11 – Labor Day.
long as their vehicles meet certain safety tion. Current initiatives already under- study the life sciences the more we learn
requirements and are capable of comply- way in Ohio include four smart road proj- that each person is different – not just on The science center offers general ad-
ing with Ohio traffic regulations. The or- ects covering 164 miles of roadway, and the outside, but on the inside too,” said mission discounts to Lucas County resi-
der also requests that they register their two smart city projects. Lori Hauser, CEO. “When we discover dents, teachers and military personnel.
vehicles with Drive Ohio – the state’s new new information about the way our bod- With proper I.D., residents receive $1.50
one-stop shop for mobility initiatives, by DriveOhio was created by Governor ies work, the more we can properly care discount and FREE Saturday admission
providing information on the vehicle and Kasich in January 2018 to bring together for ourselves, manage disease and live for kids 12 & under with paid adult ad-
where they wish to test. Each car must those who are responsible for building in- longer, healthier lives.” mission; teachers and active military per-
have a designated operator who is an frastructure in Ohio with those who are sonnel receive free admission.
employee of the company performing the developing the advanced mobility technol- The exhibit, presented by ProMedica
tests as well as a valid driver’s license. ogies needed to allow our transportation and sponsored by The University of To- For more information, please call
system to reach its full potential. ledo, challenges visitors to consider how 419.244.2674 or visit imaginationstation-
daily lifestyle choices affect overall physi- toledo.org.

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 Miss Alice Stofer will teach been named to the Dean’s List May 1998 of operation, the EATON ma-
REPORTER in Stryker Schools this year. as an honor student at Miami Jacob Hale of Stryker took chine co. is a beehive of activ-
ESTABLISHED 1878 University in Oxford, Ohio. 1st place in the 11-12 year old ity, with twenty five persons
Pastors listed are Lutheran, He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. division of the Delta Green and working and three shifts go-
130 YEARS AGO B.F. Hofer; UB, W.W. Troop; John Robinson, Stryker. White Wrestling Tourney. ing. Herald Baker is the gen-
May 1888 ME, D.P. Holt. Israel Frazer graduated eral manager.
THE ADVANCE from the United States Army
Miss Julia Eaton has been 80 YEARS AGO REPORTER Military Police School and is 60 YEARS AGO
engaged as teacher in the Pio- May 1938 1976 MERGE currently serving in the Na- May 1958
neer Schools. tional Guard Police Unit in
Closed for some time, the (FORMALLY STRYKER Panama. He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Lee Stutzman
A shaft is being sunk on Stryker Bakery has been ADVANCE Quentin and Wanda Frazer of of Syracuse, Ind. were week-
the farm of William Knox of opened by R.G. Etoll of Genoa, West Unity. end guests of her parents. Mr.
Kunkle in search of coal. Al- Ohio. & WEST UNITY REPORTER) Kristin Beatty came up big & Mrs. Leslie Lautzenhiser
ready a small vein has been 40 YEARS AGO for the Hilltop Softball team and Gene. On Sunday they
discovered 10 feet below the Enoch Cramer, 89, died at May 1978 when she slammed two home had dinner with Mrs. Corall
surface. his nhome near Stryker on runs in a 20-2 rout of Fayette Griffith at Montpelier.
Thursday. Sixty-One students will along with a double to drive in
120 YEARS AGO graduate from Hilltop. To five total runs. 50 YEARS AGO
May 1898 70 YEARS AGO honor students are Mark Mc- May 1968
May 1948 Guire, Jacqueline Baltosser EDON
Married: Grace Stainthorpe and Randy Miller. COMMERCIAL Mrs. Jolene Burkholder
and J.D. Hill, Montpelier; June Richard Osborn will gradu- entertained members of the
1 and Bernize Shultz and Mr. ate June 4 from the Military Michael Sanford began a 75 YEARS AGO eighth grade graduating class
Acker of Fayette. Academy at West Point, New new Driver’s Training School, May 1943 at her home Friday evening.
York. Northwestern Ohio Driver Ed- There were 23 in attendance
90 YEARS AGO ucation. “Grandpas Twin Sister” will and they played games and re-
June 1928 60 YEARS AGO be presented by the Junior freshments were served.
May 1958 30 YEARS AGO Class Friday evening. Junior
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie May 1988 in action are: Maurice Kaiser, 40 YEARS AGO
Esterline of Kunkle, June 4, a Joyce Roth of Wauseon be- Madelin Rockey, Joyce Payne, May 1978
girl. came the bride of Alva Roth on Receiving special awards at Wayne Bunce, Mary Jean
Sunday. the West Unity FFA Banquet Gladding, Roger Roan, Gerald Mr. & Mrs. Neil Kohl are the
80 YEARS AGO were: Eric Woolace, leader- Joyce, and Claire Towers. parents of a baby girl born May
May 1938 50 YEARS AGO ship; Ellie Beaverson, Out- 4. They have named her Monica
May 1968 standing FFA Member; Dave Miss Marlee Buck is work- Sue.
George Keiser passed away Myers, Scholarship; Matt Cox, ing in the Todd Bakery.
at his home, age 76. Miss Linda Brown, daugh- Star Greenhand; Kevin Schaff- Mr. & Mrs. Sam Shaw cele-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ner, Star Chapter Farmer. 65 YEARS AGO brated Ryan’s 5th birthday with
John Hinkle, age 89, passed Brown, Stryker, has been cho- Melanie Kunkle was crowned May 1953 a supper. Those attending were
away at the home of his son. sen by the Williams County FFA Queen. Mr. & Mrs. John Shaw. Mr. &
Sheriff’s Posse as their can- Two months after the start Mrs. Rex Flickinger and Kathy
70 YEARS AGO didate for the Tri-State Rodeo 20 YEARS AGO Mailhan of Lima.
May 1948 Association Queen Contest.

Work is being started on John James Robinson has
the foundation of the new
brick home of Mr. and Mrs. 1909 Derailed Train East Of Edon
P.O. Reynolds. Elizabeth Jean
Russell of Washington D.C.,
wed Corp. Harold Clark of
West Unity in the Walter Reed
Chapel.

60 YEARS AGO
May 1958

Two Hilltop seniors have
been chosen as recipients of
the Outstanding Service Award
sponsored by a Defiance Bak-
ery. Jean Coy and DeWayne
Orewiler received the award
for their many school activi-
ties.

50 YEARS AGO
May 1968

Marlin Cummins, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Buclair Cum-
mins, Alvordton, was awarded
the John Philip Sousa

Award given annually by
the Hilltop High School Band.

STRYKER ADVANCE On May 2, 1909, Wabash Railroad fast train No. 6 derailed just east of the Edon depot at the south edge of town. All eight coaches
ESTABLISHED 1884 were thrown from the track, with the baggage car coming to rest in a ditch. A relief train carrying doctors and nurses from Montpelier
was quickly dispatched to the scene and although passengers were badly shaken, no serious injuries were reported. Passengers and
110 YEARS AGO baggage were loaded on the relief train and transported to Montpelier as cleanup operations began. Railroad crews laid temporary
May 1908 tracks so rail traffic could resume while repairs were made. This vintage photograph of Wabash crews using a car-mounted crane to
clear the wreckage was taken by longtime Edon professional photographer G. H. Fetters. The image is from from the Williams County
Springfield Twp. has five Public Library’s Photographic Archives and was copied from a postcard owned by Kevin Maynard of Bowling Green.
graduates this year. Luella
Buehrer, Thurman Rethmel,
Eunice Rowland, Mary Wil-
liams and Ella Witt.

Mr. Collins has been hired
as school superintendent for
three years.

90 YEARS AGO
May 1928

Goldie Logan of Kunkle
became the bride of Charles
Donier on May 24.

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Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
BY: REX STUMP - “Pray & Sing”
BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “YESTERDAY & TOMORROW”

In a couple of weeks, yesterday and we didn’t understand all that it meant The month of May is a time in life nothing would make them stop prais-
tomorrow will converge. On Memo- – we pledged that we would trust Je- when incredible decisions are being ing God.
rial Day, we look back to yesterday; sus by doing what he said. “You are made! Students are graduating, enter-
in high school graduations around the not your own; you were bought at a ing a new stage in life’s journey, pon- Instead of cursing the jailer and
area, we looked ahead to tomorrow. price” (1 Corinthians 6.19-20). dering and planning for the future. those who falsely accused them, they
Both are important. Jesus is not our co-pilot; he is the A new stage in life, college, a job, a praised God! There were in a bad place
Memorial Day has historically been pilot. He’s the one in charge. So we new relationship! It’s exciting! Some and chained, but you know what they
a day for remembering those who follow him without question or ex- decisions are good, while other deci- still had...a choice. Someone may hurt
have died in the service of the United cuse. When we “trust in the Lord with sions are not so good. Some students you, leave you. Something may take
States. Started as a response to the all our heart and lean not on our own are making questionable decisions in away your belongings. But you know
Civil War in which 620,000 men died, understanding…he will direct our their lives at prom, graduation parties, what people and circumstances can-
Memorial Day became an official holi- paths” (Proverbs 3.5-6). Remembering and open houses - and parents are not take? They can’t take away your
day in 1868. is important for the believer, but so is left wondering, where did I go wrong attitude, your effort, and most impor-
Still today on the last Monday of looking to the future. in parenting? When you consider life’s tantly your salvation!
May, we set aside a day to remember This past weekend, graduates changes and then toss in your typical
those whose courage and sacrifice throughout the area received their di- daily challenges of relationship break- Instead of complaining, blaming,
have kept us free. In the early years plomas and anticipated their future. downs, challenging health issues, fi- throwing a pity party, or giving up
of the twentieth century, George San- Freedom. Adulthood. College. Money nancial strains and more, we are left on God and the church, they did the
tayana coined the famous quotations: and credit cards. Marriage and chil- dazed and possibly confused. unthinkable. They prayed and sang!
“Those who forget history are bound dren. The start of their career goals. What is our first course of action when
to repeat it.” That’s why remembering It’s both a time of excitement and What if our challenging circum- bad things happen? When life takes
yesterday is so important. hope and a time of questions: Do I stances have a purpose? What if these a bad turn, when things don’t make
It’s important that we do the have what it takes? Will I achieve my moments in life are meant to draw us sense? When you get stripped, beaten,
same in each of our lives. We need dreams and goals? Will I find love? closer to God? In Acts 16, Luke shares and tossed in jail because you love Je-
to remember the cross. It was at the It’s important for the Christian not about one of Paul’s missionary trips sus what’ the first thing you do?
cross that we found forgiveness and only to look at yesterday but also at that was adventurous and challeng-
salvation. It was at the cross that tomorrow. Because of yesterday’s de- ing. Compelled by the Spirit of God, Pray? Sing? I honestly don’t know
the power of Satan was broken. “And cision to surrender to Jesus and fol- Paul and Silas decided to travel to if I would have done that. Matter of
having disarmed the powers and au- low him wherever he leads, tomorrow Philippi. An incredible story unfolds fact, I know I wouldn’t have done that.
thorities, he made a public spectacle is filled with hope. We never go into as a demon possessed fortune teller is But could it be that in these kinds of
of them, triumphing over them by the tomorrow alone. He is always there to freed from this demon, the masters of moments, that is what God calls us
cross”(Colossians 2.15). guide us and to hold our hand when the girl in anger start a riot, Paul and to do. Isn’t that what we need? More
When we forget what Jesus did for we’re uncertain and afraid. Silas are arrested, beaten, and placed intentional worship time?
us at the cross, we forget that there We don’t have to worry about the in prison! Seems like rotten circum-
is One who loves us so much that future. Jesus tells us that he pro- stances for someone who is just trying Because Sunday is only once a week
He didn’t want to live without us. He vides for the birds of the air. Since we to obediently follow God’s direction! and sometimes you might not get to
took our place and died the death we are much more valuable than them worship with everyone in a church, we
deserved so we could enter into a life we have no need to worry. He tells During a challenging circum- also need to intentionally worship God
changing relationship with God. We us takes care of the lilies of the field stance, what comes next? What would every day. So, let me simply challenge
need to remember our old life. which are here on day and thrown you do? In Acts 16:25 we read that, you today. I strongly encourage you to
It’s kind of like the Santayana into the fire the next. And since we are “Around midnight Paul and Silas were start your day with worship. Pray and
quote – if we forget where we were we more precious to him than they, why praying and singing hymns to God, sing. If you can’t sing, find a song and
may go back there again. “Of them the should we worry. and the other prisoners were listen- hum along. Regardless, be intentional
proverbs are true: ‘A dog returns to its “Your heavenly knows what you ing.” Though they were arrested, beat- about worshiping God! Worship refo-
vomit’ and ‘a sow that is washed goes need…So don’t worry about tomorrow” en, and imprisoned for doing good, cuses our attention, frees us, and en-
back to her wallowing in the mud” (2 (Matthew 6.32, 34). Jesus not only as- Paul and Silas were filled with joy, and ergizes us with God’s Spirit!
sang praises to God. It seemed as if
For more reading check out: Acts
16:16-40, Psalm 30:3-5, Psalm 33:1-
3.

Peter 2.22). sured us that we didn’t need to worry
When we forget who we were and about tomorrow. He also warned us
fail to remember who are we have be- not to count on tomorrow. We never
come, it’s easy to slip back into old know whether we’ll see tomorrow or
patterns that lead back to emptiness not. Today could be our last day on
and a purposeless life. To guilt and earth. So we need to make sure we’re
shame. To hopelessness and depres- ready to die.
sion. To loneliness and regret. Have we told those we love the
We will live our lives according to things we’ve been meaning to tell them
the image we have of ourselves. If we but just haven’t gotten around to yet?
see ourselves as helpless sinners who Have we forgiven those who need to
have nothing better to do than try to be forgiven? And most importantly,
limp through life on our own, we will have we surrendered to Jesus? That
live lives of emptiness and shame and one thing on our to-do list makes all
hopelessness. But if we see that we the difference in our yesterdays and
are no longer the person we used to be our tomorrows, especially our final to-
– that Jesus has changed us funda- morrow on earth. Our eternal destiny
mentally and completely on the inside rides on that one decision.
– then we will live life in the joy and Heaven is our hope. It’s what keeps
the power that this new life provides. us on the right path. It’s what gives us
We also need to remember the day the perseverance to follow Jesus when
we surrendered to Jesus. When we things get incredibly hard. It’s what
surrendered to Jesus – even though assures us that it will be worth it. As
Paul wrote, “I consider
our present sufferings
ATTENTION! are not worth comparing
with the glory that will
be revealed in us” (Ro-
mans 8.18).
Yesterday we were
Does your church have a without hope and
special speaker or activity trapped in a meaningless
taking place? Contact us at: life until we surrendered
to Jesus. Tomorrow we
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ADAMhs Board Takes First Step To Place
7/10ths Mill Renewal On November Ballot

The Four County ADAMhs Board took the first step issues as they would any other chronic problem. “We have not received a single phone call or complaint
at its meeting Thursday (May 10) to place a seven-tenths Subsequently, 85 percent of their primary care pro- from anyone who had been a client of Family Services,”
mill renewal levy on the November ballot by passing a he said. All of their former clients have been transferred
resolution asking the Defiance County auditor to cer- viders (both physicians and nurse practitioners) are now to other local providers of the client’s choosing.
tify the district’s current valuation and the amount of approved to provide medication assisted treatment for
revenue that a renewal of the levy set to expire in 2019 any patient with a substance use disorder. McCaslin noted that the area United Way agencies
would yield. have agreed to help the ADAMhs Board fund the infor-
Health Partners’ patients can now access primary mation and referral service that had been provided lo-
That millage currently generates $1.7 million a year. health care, behavioral healthcare, dental, pharmacy cally for many years. While the 2-1-1 number could not
Together with another seven-tenths mill levy, the board and a variety of pain management services, including be continued, information and referral as well as the
receives $3.87 million in local property taxes, which rep- chiropractic care and massage therapy. crisis hotline can be reached by calling 800-468-4357
resents about 48 percent of its total budget. (HELP) anytime of the day or night.
Board CEO Les McCaslin added that while the part-
Board CEO Les McCaslin told the board that two ma- nership was started to assure that behavioral health cli- The board elected a chairman and vice-chairman for
jor grants have been received. ents would have access to primary health care, the com- the new fiscal year starting July 1. Dan Koch of Napo-
munity has benefitted as well. “Many of the patients leon was elected chairperson and Cindy Rose of Arch-
The board has been awarded a federal grant totaling being served by Health Partners in Bryan and Defiance bold was selected vice-chairman.
$285,000 that can be spent for any purpose relating to are not from the behavioral healthcare system. They are
a substance use disorder. serving the entire community – children and adults who McCaslin formally announced his plan to retire at
needed a primary care doctor or a dentist who accepted the end of the year. He joined the ADAMhs Board staff
And, the board has received a state grant totaling their insurance.” as associate director in February 1995 and became the
$300,000 that must be allocated to local courts to sup- executive director in May 2004. Board member Cindy
port substance use disorder services or programming. Health Partners of Western Ohio is a federal qualified Rose explained that the personnel committee would
He said the Fulton County drug court would receive health center, which means they accept nearly all insur- meet next month to discuss how to proceed with the
$150,000 of the money and the Henry County family ance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, as well as process of selecting a new CEO.
court and Williams County juvenile court would each offer services on a sliding fee schedule.
receive $75,000. Lyons: Council Wants
Later in the meeting, the ADAMhs Board approved a To Become A Tree City
Janis Sunderhaus, the CEO of Health Partners of $135,000 expenditure that will allow Health Partners of
Western Ohio, updated the ADAMhs Board on services Western Ohio to expand its reach to children throughout By: James Pruitt
provided by the Bryan and Defiance community health the four county area. A mobile van will be purchased THE VILLAGE REPORTER
centers that their agency operates. that is fully equipped to provide dental, vision and be- Highlights from the May 2018 Lyons Village Coun-
havioral health screens at schools and in the communi- cil meeting.
She explained that they opened the first integrated ties where children live. The council discussed the steps needed to become
primary care and mental health centers in 2014 in part- a Tree City. Council members agreed it would be nice
nership with the Four County ADAMhs Board. Dur- McCaslin explained that mobile healthcare will go to to have Lyons in the mix, but the community may not
ing their first full year of operation in 2015, the centers where the children are to provide screening and identify have enough land. The council tabled the matter but
served 1,200 persons and provided 5,400 visits. In 2016 health needs instead of requiring parents to bring chil- will revisit it later.
when they opened the Bryan Community Health Center, dren to one of the health centers. The village clean-up day went well. Insurance has
their numbers increased to 3,444 patients and 15,000 reimbursed the village for the lagoon theft. Door-to-
visits. Last year, they served nearly 4,000 patients and McCaslin also updated the board on the transition door pick up on Large Trash day is too expensive.
provided more than 15,000 visits. “We’re really happy of behavioral health services from Family Services of
with how things are going,” Sunderhaus said. Northwest Ohio, which closed on May 1, to other agen- James can be reached at [email protected]
cies. He explained that the transition is going “remark-
The increase in opioid use presented a new challenge ably smoothly” with A Renewed Mind Behavioral Health
for the centers, she said. The health centers had one picking up all of the crisis care services and Maumee
physician certified to provide medication assisted treat- Valley Guidance Center picking up most of the preven-
ment for patients with substance use disorders. She tion services that Family Services’ local agencies had
explained that they decided to treat patients with opioid been providing.

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the tool cribs’ actual inventories. Immediate Opening. Call to employees & family members, located beside Spangler Candy
• Identify items required on the floor and assist individuals in Director, Cecily Rohrs for
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• Perform duties deemed necessary by management.

Shipping & Receiving Responsibilities
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Requirements
• Excellent technical writing, documentation, and record

keeping skills.
• Oral communication Skills as you will be communicating

with the customer.
• Solid knowledge of MRP systems
• Experience with QAD MRP system a plus
• Maintain and provide current understanding of industry best

practices
• Manufacturing background/knowledge (considered a plus)
• Good analytical problem-solving ability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to contribute in a cross functional collaborative envi-

ronment
• Overtime as required.

Education
High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Candidates should send resume to:

705 N Fayette Street,
Fayette, OH 43521

or email to:
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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION

Stryker Community Backs Their High School Football Program In A BIG Way

By: Timothy Kays real festa Italiana. There was nary a dis- nenberg said. “But if this wasn’t such and over again. They’ve shown up in force
THE VILLAGE REPORTER couraging word to be heard from anyone a great community, I don’t think that I tonight, and have done an amazing job
in the packed Multipurpose Room, but would have taken the job to begin with. supporting their student athletes. We re-
If you noticed that the north parking there were several comments of, “I ate too I knew that Stryker was a great place, ally, REALLY appreciate it!”
lot of the Stryker School was particularly much.” and the whole time that I’ve been here,
jammed up on the late afternoon of May they’ve done nothing but prove that over Timothy can be reached at
12, you should have seen how packed The special guest speaker for the eve- [email protected]
the Multipurpose Room was inside the ning, 2011 Patrick Henry graduate Kasey
building. The community was coming out Spence, brought a message to the team Hilltop's Miller To Become
en masse for a fundraiser in support of stressing the priorities of positivity. He A Siena Heights Saint
the Stryker Panther Football and Cheer- admitted that he went through his high
leader Programs, which is about to fully school athletic career by simply ‘going
venture into the varsity world for the first through the motions’, but also added that
time in over 80 years. in doing so, he was doing it all wrong. Be-
ing diagnosed with a brain tumor after
Sponsored by the Stryker Athletic graduation, and having to deal with the
Boosters, the event proved once and for subsequent surgeries and recouperative
all that not only has the community wel- therapies, he learned that ‘going through
comed the football program into their the motions’ is the last thing that he
school district, they have taken it to heart should be doing, and he emphatically
as a part of the family. Over 200 admis- stressed to the team that they should
sion tickets were sold at $15 apiece for avoid the same shortcomings that he
the event, that almost ran aground before made.
the opening kickoff. It’s not easy to fulfill
the needs of providing a spaghetti din- Donated items were raffled off, while
ner with all the fixings when the caterer others were scheduled for live auction. It
backs out. was there that another potentially event-
hindering snafu came to the fore, as the
Coach Justin Sonnenberg turned to services of an auctioneer could not be
his bench to get the job done, and on the secured. The Plan-B option was put into
evening before Mother’s Day, Coach Son- play, and Noah Huffman was pressed into
nenberg’s mother stepped into the hud- the position of auctioneer. With Amos
dle. What she brought was more than Sloan calling the bids at his side, Huff-
what the original bill of fare was calling man, with the help of a few pleadings and
for. Not only was there the originally ad- bid enhancing ‘bribes’, turned in a suc-
vertised spaghetti, but she came with cessful, and often hilarious performance.
an A-game that included lasagna AND
gluten-free penne with sauce. When all “I knew how hard this job would be as
of the sides and the desserts provided by a coach, and it was a risk coming over
the parents were added into the mix, the and taking a job where you’re starting
event went from a spaghetti dinner to a up a program from scratch,” Coach Son-

PHOTO BY MONICA SMITH, STAFF

NEXT LEVEL ... Hilltop Softball Senior standout Becca Miller will pursue a college
career with the Sienna Heights Saints as she signed her letter of Intent last week.
Miller, the BBC Player of the Year in 2017 will hone her left handed catching skills
and home run swings while she obtains a degree in Computer Science focusing
in Healthcare. Shown are: Brian Miller, Becca Miller and Billie Miller. Back row:
Hilltop Coaches Natalee Schaffner, Ron Schmitt, Tom Schaper and Sienna Heights
Coach Klutsartis.

Bryan’s Alex Morr Signs
With Manchester University

new

PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF

COLLEGE BASEBALL ... Alex Morr of the 2018 NWOAL and DII Sectional Champi-
on Bryan Golden Bears, has signed on to continue his baseball career as a member
of the Manchester University Spartans. He will be majoring in Special Education,
a career choice that he made after watching his mother teach Special Education
classes in Bryan, and getting to know and spend time with her students. Pictured
seated alongside Alex at the May 10 signing Ecxecrelumsiovnelyy aatre his parents, Jim and
Terri, with Bryan High School Athletic Director Mook Ruffer and Bryan Golden
Bears’ Varsity Baseball Coach Jeff Inselmann looking on from behind.

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May 7th, 2018 Elida 3 Bryan 2 Rossford 8 Wauseon 4
Bryan had eight hits to only three for Elida, but Trent Armstrong hit a solo home run and Carter
Varsity the Bulldogs were able to score the game winning Stump and CJ Moser each had two hits as the Indi-
Antwerp 8 Montpelier 2 run in their last at bat to knock off the Golden ans lost to Rossford 8-4. Sean Brock added a two-
The Locos took a 2-0 lead in the top of the sec- Bears. Connor Lemons led the Bryan bats with two run double for Wauseon who stranded 12 runners
ond inning, but Antwerp responded with six runs singles and Nate Miller had a double as the Golden on base in the game.
in their half of the inning to take the lead and go Bears dropped to 15-4 on the year overall heading
on to the win. Tyler Yahraus had a hit and drove into Sectional play. Other Scores:
in both runs for Montpelier who is now 9-1o on the Archbold d. Ottawa Glandorf 4-2
season overall. Tinora 11 Wauseon 9
The Indians collected 11 hits but hurt them- JV Scores:
Archbold 11 Pettisville 0 (5 innings) selves with seven errors in the field as they lost at Archbold d. Ottawa-Glandorf 7-2
Jeran Williams was 3-4 with a double and three Tinora. Joey Shema and Sean Brock led Wauseon Wauseon d. Rossford 15-2
RBIs and Kade Kern went 3-4 with two doubles and with two hits apiece and a RBI each while Brooks
two RBIs as the Bluestreaks scored ten runs in the Gype and Justus Chapa added RBI singles for the May 11th, 2018
fourth and fifth innings combined to get the win by Indians who fell to 7-10 on the season.
run rule. TJ Rupp threw five innings for Archbold Division II Sectional
to get the win, allowing just one hit and striking out Other Scores: Bryan 4 Lima Shawnee 1
five Pettisville hitters. Archbold d. Defiance 9-5 Benny Roebuck scattered five hits and allowed
Bowling Green d. Swanton 12-2 (6 innings) just one run while striking nine in seven innings of
Hilltop 17 Edgerton 6 (6 innings) work as Bryan advanced to Districts with the win.
Hilltop pounded out 19 hits as a team and used JV Scores: Brooks Brown led the Golden Bears at the plate
an eight-run outburst in the sixth inning to put the Archbold d. Defiance 8-1 with two singles and Connor Lemons added a dou-
game away. Ben Routhied led the way for the Ca- Wauseon d. Tinora 25-1 ble for Bryan, who is now 17-4 overall on the year.
dets with a 3-5 night with a double and three RBIs
and Jack Blaisdell was 2-5 with a double and three Freshman Scores: Division III Sectionals
RBIs also. Christian McKinney, Andrew Denton, Archbold d. Liberty Benton 6-5 Archbold 3 Lake 0
and Tyler Suboski all added two RBIs each with Perrysburg d. Wauseon 18-2
McKinney collecting four hits in the game, includ- The Bluestreaks claimed the Sectional champi-
ing a double. Edgerton was led at the plate by Ty- May 9th, 2018 onship behind a dominant pitching performance
son Curry who had one hit and three RBIs, as the from Brandon Miller as he allowed just one hit in
Bulldogs dropped to 8-13 overall on the year. Division II Sectionals seven innings on the mound with ten strikeouts.
Bryan 10 Celina 0 (5 innings) Kade Kern provided the offense for Archbold by go-
Hicksville 6 Bryan 4 Zach Pittman pitched a complete game one-hit- ing 1-2 with three RBIs.
Bryan battled back from a 4-0 deficit to tie the ter to lead the Golden Bears into the Sectional fi-
game, but Hicksville scored two runs in the sev- nals. Alex Morr had a triple with two RBIs, Brooks Other Scores:
enth to win this matchup of state ranked teams. Brown also tripled, and Zac Nobis added two sin- Swanton d. Tinora 4-3
The Golden Bears were limited to five hits by the gles for Bryan, who moved to 16-4 on the season Eastwood d. Delta 7-0
pitching combination for Hicksville of Parker Thiel with the win.
and Jake Greer with Brooks Brown leading Bryan Van Wert 10 Wauseon 0 (6 innings) Regular Season
with a single and a double. The 10th seeded Indians managed just three Hilltop 9 North Central 0
hits on the night as they were eliminated from tour- Sophomore pitcher Kaiden Clendenin threw a
Other Scores: nament play by Van Wert 10-0. Singles by Everett no-hitter for the Cadets as they rolled past North
Fairview d. Evergreen 11-1 Bueter and Sean Brock combined with a double by Central 9-0. Clendenin, who struck out seven, had
Liberty Center d. Fayette 11-0 Levi Krasula accounted for the Wauseon hits in the plenty of run support with Jay Garrett driving in
game as they were stymied by the Van Wert start- three runs with two doubles, Tyler Suboski was 2-3
JV Scores: ing pitcher. with two RBIs, and Chase Masters chipped in with
Archbold d. Edgerton 16-1 two hits and a RBI.
Fairview d. Hilltop 16-0 Division III Sectionals
Delta 11 Northwood 1 (5 innings) Stryker 15 Edon 5 (5 innings)
Freshman Scores: Leading 4-1 entering the bottom of the fifth in- The Panthers pounded out ten hits and 11 RBIs
Wauseon d. Clay 14-2 ning, Delta put seven runs on the board to pick up as they stayed in the hunt for the BBC champi-
Miller City d. Archbold 2-1 the win by run rule. Cole Mattin was the winning onship with the win. Colin Anders led the hitting
pitcher for the Panthers going five innings and al- attack for Stryker with two singles and four RBIs
May 8th, 2018 lowing just one run on three hits. He also led Delta while Luke Holsopple had two hits with three RBIs
at the plate by going 2-4 with two RBIs while Logan and Kristian Grapengeter had two hits and two
Varsity Echler and Colin Rouleau each added a hit with a RBIs. Daryke Bass singled twice and had two RBIs
Division IV Sectionals RBI. for the Bombers with Austin Kiess adding a single
Pettisville 14 Fayette 2 (5 innings) with two runs driven in.
A five run first inning set the tone as the Black- Other Scores:
birds cruised past Fayette to advance to the Sec- Swanton d. Rossford 10-0 (5 innings) May 12th, 2018
tional Finals. Dillion King was 2-2 at the plate with
four RBIs and Landon Roth was 2-2 with a pair May 10th, 2018 Regular Season
of doubles and two RBIs to lead Pettisville. Austin Varsity
Horning picked up the win on the mound by going Division IV Sectional Finals
all five innings and surrendering two runs on four Hicksville 3 Pettisville 0 Wauseon 8 Toledo Christian 4
hits while striking out four. T. Wagner was 2-3 and A seven run second inning was the difference
Trevor McClain went 1-3 to top the Fayette offense. Landon Roth went six innings on the mound, as the Indians picked up a non-league victory over
giving up just one run on three hits as the Black- Toledo Christian. Sean Brock was 1-3 with a dou-
Stryker 4 North Central 2 birds fell to Hicksville in a Division IV Sectional fi- ble and two RBIs and Everett Bueter was 1-2 with
Logan Boetz and Daniel Fether combined on a nal. A single by Dillion King was the only Pettisville two RBIs, and Carter Stump had a three-hit day for
five-hitter as the Panthers plated two runs in the hit in the game as they had no answer for Hicksville Wauseon whose record is now 8-12 overall.
bottom of the sixth inning to break a 2-2 tie and starter Jake Greer.
get the win. Four errors by North Central resulted Bryan 4 Anthony Wayne 2
in all four runs scored against Eagle starter Colton Hilltop 12 Stryker 11 Jake Spiess singled and had two RBIs and Dom
Schmunk to be unearned. Luke Holsopple had two The Cadets gave up an 8-0 lead when Stryker James went the distance on the hill for the Golden
singles for Stryker while Fether and Noah Huffman scored 11 runs in the top of the sixth inning to Bears in the win. James held the Generals to only
each added RBI singles. Cody Tomblin had a RBI take the lead, but Hilltop rallied with four runs in two hits while giving up two runs and striking out
single for the Eagles. the bottom of the inning to retake the lead as they four.
captured their first Sectional title since 2002. Six
Edon 4 Montpelier 3 different Hilltop players had two hits each led by Pettisville 13 Montpelier 5
The Locos scored two in the first and Edon an- a pair of doubles from Jacob Champion and Ben Dillion King was 2-5 with a double and four
swered back with three runs in their half of the Routhier was 1-3 with four RBIs. All eight Stryker RBIs and Landon Roth added a double with three
opening inning as they eliminated the current first hits in the game were singles with Luke Holsopple RBIs to lead Pettisville to the win in a BBC make
place team in the BBC in the opening round of Sec- and Kristian Grapengeter accounting for two each up game. Montpelier jumped out to a 3-1 lead after
tionals. Daryke Bass went the distance on the hill and Izayah Ferguson adding three RBIs. the first inning, but the Blackbirds came back with
for Edon, giving up three runs on nine hits with five runs in the top of the second to retake the lead
five strikeouts. Shane Zulch had an RBI single and Other Scores: for good. Dakota Benner sparked the Montpelier of-
Carson Brandt singled and scored a run as Edon Wayne Trace d. Edon 11-2 fense by going 2-3 with a home run and three RBIS
had just two hits in the game but capitalized on while Jace Norrick was 1-3 with two RBIs.
four errors by the Locos. Blake Altaffer, Bryer Bent- Division III Sectionals
ley, and Dakota Benner each had two singles for Lake d. Evergreen 5-1 JV Scores:
Montpelier. Archbold d. Coldwater 5-2
Regular Season Coldwater d. Archbold 9-5
Other Scores:
Ayersville d. Edgerton 14-9

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Toledo Central Catholic d. Wauseon 3-2

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Stryker Edges North Central 4-2 In Division IV Sectional Baseball

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Hilltop Defeats Stryker 12-11 To Win First Sectional Championship Since 2002

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Archbold Bluestreaks Shutout Lake 3-0
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Bryan Golden Bears Hammer Celina 10-0 In Sectional Semifinals

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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

May 7th, 2018 with three hits and five other Lady Indians had the Lady Bluestreaks chipped away with five runs
two hits each as they racked up 16 hits as a team. in the final three innings before Wauseon shut the
Varsity Freshman Macee Schang got the start in the cir- door. Harlee Floss went deep for the Lady Indians
Division IV Sectionals cle and went four innings with nine strikeouts and as she finished the game with two hits and three
Pettisville 6 Fayette 5 Juli Spadafore pitched the final three innings and RBIs and Chelsie Raabe added a three-hit game
The Eagles had upset on their mind by taking struck out four as the pitching combo held Perkins with two RBIs. Wauseon will now face Clyde in the
advantage of some miscues by Pettisville to take a to just three hits. Payton Albright, Harlee Floss, and Division II District Semifinals at Genoa MS on May
4-1 lead, but Kyra Behnfeldt’s two-run double in Maddy Martinez each had two RBIs for Wauseon 16th with first pitch scheduled for 6:30pm.
the bottom of sixth with the Lady Blackbirds down who will now host Sandusky on May 11th in the
5-4 gave Pettisville the win in this Division IV Sec- Sectional Finals. Bryan 8 Van Wert 5
tional semifinal. Behnfeldt was also the winning Meg Voight had a single and solo home run and
pitcher, going seven innings and giving up five runs Other Scores: Kelsee Terrel was 2-3 with two RBIs for Bryan as
on just two hits with 16 strikeouts. Brittney Sauder Division III Sectionals the Lady Golden Bears wrapped up a berth in the
also had a double and two RBIs for Pettisville who Rossford d. Delta 9-3 Districts on their home field. Bryan scored in every
advanced to face Tinora in the Sectional final on Swanton d. Woodmore 6-2 inning except the fifth as they improved their over-
May 10th. Jensyn Robinson and Bailee Smith each Archbold d. Montpelier 7-1 all record to 13-5 and will take on Napoleon in the
singled to account for the two hits by the Lady Ea- District Semifinals on May 17th in Lima at 4:30pm.
gles in the game. Regular Season
North Central 20 Stryker 10 (5 innings) Pettisville 14 Fayette 11 Division III Sectional Finals
The Lady Eagles beat Stryker for the third time With the game tied 11-11, the Lady Blackbirds Elmwood 15 Archbold 14
this year as the BBC foes combined for 30 runs, scored three runs in the seventh inning to get the
23 hits, and 16 errors in the Division IV Sectional. win at Fayette, a day after beating the Lady Eagles Archbold led early 11-3 and still had a 14-13
Maizie Zimmerman topped North Central in RBIs at home in Sectional play. Sami Tilley had a three- lead entering the bottom of the seventh inning, but
with four followed by Sydney McKarns with two hits hit night for Pettisville and Britt Sauder added a the Lady Royals scored twice to complete the come
and three RBIs, Kristen Hickman two singles with single and a double. Jensyn Robinson doubled and from behind win. Faith Wyse led the Archbold hit-
two RBIs, and Kendee Hollstein had two singles and Bailee Smith and Kyla Berg had two singles each ting attack by going 2-5 with a home run, double,
two RBIs also. Kalista Blevins paced the Lady Pan- for Fayette. and five RBIs. Gabby Nafziger added a 2-5 night
thers with a four-hit game and two RBIs while Kate- with two runs driven in for the Lady Bluestreaks
lyn Tingley added a double with two runs batted in. Other Scores: as well.
Tinora d. Evergreen 6-0
Edon 10 Holgate 4 Fairview d. Edgerton 5-0 Other Scores:
Alexandra Jacoby had a single, double, and Hilltop d. Holgate 12-1 (6 innings) Evergreen d. Liberty Center 3-0
three RBIs to lead the Lady Bombers over Holgate in Otsego d. Swanton 13-0 (5 innings)
the Division IV Sectional semifinals. Paige Briner, May 10th, 2018
Claire Radabaugh, and S. Bignell each had two hits Regular Season
as part of 13 hits in the game by Edon, who traveled Division IV Sectional Finals Hilltop 39 North Central 4
to Ayersville on May 10th for the Sectional final. Hilltop 8 North Central 5 Hilltop secured a BBC title for the sixth year
in a row with a convincing win at North Central,
Regular Season The Lady Cadets rallied from a 2-0 deficit with a night after defeating the Lady Eagles 8-5 to win
Archbold 9 Paulding 2 two runs in the third inning and four more in the the Sectional crown. Becca Miller led the offensive
Grace Meyer smacked a two-run homer and fourth to advance to the Division IV District Semi- onslaught by Hilltop with two singles, a double, a
Alyssa McCoy was 3-4 with a triple and two RBIs as finals. North Central had their own rally in the sev- home run, and six RBIs, Kate Smith added three
the Lady Bluestreaks knocked off Paulding. Chloe enth when they scored three runs to make it an hits, including a home run, and five RBIs, while
Schramm also added two RBIs and Andee Grime 8-5 game but were unable to get any closer. Haley Molly Roesch had two hits and four RBIs. Senior
pitched a complete game to help Archbold improve Stevens had two hits with three RBIs to pace Hilltop Makayla Knapp had a solo blast for the Lady Eagles
their overall record to 12-9. while Becca Miller added a single and a solo home and Sidney McKarns chipped in with a RBI single.
Montpelier 6 Hilltop 3 run for the Lady Cadets who will now face Ayersville Edon 18 Stryker 2 (5 innings)
Kaylea Peffley connected for a two-run home run on May 16th at 7pm in Bryan. Makayla Knapp pro- Zoe Maier was 3-4 with three RBIs to lead the
to lead Montpelier to the win as they handed the vided the offensive punch for the Lady Eagles with Lady Bombers past Stryker. Claire Radabaugh add-
Lady Cadets their first league loss of the season. three RBIS as she singled, doubled, and homered. ed three hits also for Edon, who had 14 hits in the
Ashton Dick added a 3-4 effort at the plate with a game as a team and scored in every inning. Brittney
double and Sara Higbie pitched a complete game to Ayersville 11 Edon 10 Haines had a two-run single in the fourth inning to
get the win. Hilltop, who remains in first place in A run in the top of the seventh inning gave Edon give Stryker their only runs of the game.
the BBC at 9-1, were led by Kate Smith who was 2-3 a 10-9 lead, but the Lady Pilots answered back with
with two doubles and a RBI and Becca Miller who two runs in the bottom of the inning to get the walk Other Scores:
was 2-3 with a double. off win. Zoe Maier had a big game at the plate for Hicksville d. Edgerton 15-14
the Bombers going 3-4 with two singles, a double,
Other Scores: and two RBIs with Alea Brandt adding two hits with May 12th, 2018
Fremont (IN) d. Edgerton 4-0 two runs batted in.
Bryan d. Toledo Woodward 24-0 (5 innings) Varsity
Defiance d. Wauseon 4-1 Other Scores: Regular Season
Antwerp d. Edgerton 3-2 Montpelier 5 Pettisville 4
May 8th, 2018 Tinora d. Pettisville 10-0 (5 innings) The Lady Locos scored a run in the bottom of the
fifth inning to break a 4-4 tie and go on to beat the
Varsity May 11th, 2018 Lady Blackbirds in a BBC make up contest. Ash-
Division II Sectional ton Dick led Montpelier with a 2-3 game, including
Wauseon 9 Sandusky Perkins 2 Division II Sectional Finals a triple, and two RBIs and winning pitcher Sarah
Reagan Spadafore led the Wauseon hit parade Wauseon 9 Sandusky 7 Higbie added an RBI double. Pettisville was paced
by Sami Tilley who went 3-4 on the night with a run
The visitors from Sandusky took a 2-0 lead in the driven in.
first inning before Wauseon came back with three
runs in the first and second innings to take the lead
and go on to the win. Wauseon built a 9-2 lead but

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Swanton Lady Bulldogs Upend Woodmore 6-2 In Division III Sectionals

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Delta Lady Panthers Fall At Home To Rossford In Sectional Action

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Bryan Lady Golden Bears Knock Off Van Wert To Claim Sectional Title

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Archbold 3 Napoleon 2
The Bluestreaks swept the doubles matches af-
ter losing two of the three singles matches to pull
out the win over Napoleon. Devin Witte earned the
only Archbold victory in singles play with a 6-3,
6-4 win in his 3rd Singles match. Erik Short and
Luke McQuade teamed up for a win in 1st Doubles
by a 6-3, 6-4 score and Denver Beck/Josiah Kind-
inger took the win in straight sets in 2nd Doubles
6-4, 6-2.

Wauseon 5 Toledo Central Catholic 0
Led by a win from Tristan Uribes in 1st Singles,
the Indians dominated in taking all five matches
from the Irish. Uribes won his match 6-2 6-1,
Evan Kost won in 2nd Singles 6-1, 6-0 and Conner
Hicks was a winner in 3rd Singles 7-5, 6-1. James
Allan/Sam Frank and Brandon Kurtz/Ben Allan
won their doubles matches in straight sets also.

May 9th, 2018

Lexington 4 Wauseon 1
The Indians were eliminated in the OTCA tour-
nament as they fell at home to the Minutemen.
Wauseon, who is now 14-7 on the season, scored
their lone point in the match with a win in 2nd
Doubles from Sam Frank/James Allan as they de-
feated the team from Lexington 6-2, 6-2.

Other Scores:
Sylvania Southview d. Archbold 3-2

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TinCaps To Again Host Archbold, Bryan, &

Military Appreciation Day Wauseon Compete In
Sectionals At Defiance College

FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- The Fort Wayne The TinCaps also have continued their
TinCaps once again have partnered with partnerships with multiple military orga-
OmniSource LLC and Steel Dynamics Inc. nizations offering military personnel in at-
to welcome military personnel to Parkview tendance the chance to visit kiosks high-
Field for Military Appreciation Day on lighting many of the support organizations
Sunday, June 10, when the team hosts and offerings available to military—active
the Lansing Lugnuts (Toronto Blue Jays) and veteran—in the area.
at 3:05 p.m.
For this game, TinCaps players will
Complimentary tickets are currently be wearing red, white, and blue patriotic
available for military families—both active jerseys. The TinCaps also will wear these
and veteran—to enjoy the game on June jerseys on the Fourth of July. On Indepen-
10, thanks to the generosity of the Om- dence Day, the jerseys will be auctioned
niSource and Steel Dynamics, and caring off on TinCapsJersey.com, with proceeds
individual donors. being donated to Honor Flight Northeast
Indiana.
“It’s an honor to provide military fami-
lies the appreciation they deserve on this Military personnel and their family
special day,” said TinCaps President, Mike who are eligible to request tickets to Mili-
Nutter. “This gives us an opportunity to tary Appreciation Day can visit TinCaps-
give back to the men and women, and Military.com for more information. Tickets
their loved ones, who’ve done so much for will be allocated on a first-come, first-
this country. We’re proud to have part- served basis. Those with questions can
ners in OmniSource and Steel Dynamics contact McKenzie Brown with the TinCaps
to help us host a game like this.” at 260-407-2809 or [email protected].

“The men and women of our Omni- In addition, the TinCaps continue
Source and SDI family are proud and to take nominations for the team’s Mili-
honored to be a part of this celebration tary Salutes throughout the season on
for our courageous United States military fireworks nights. Contact TinCaps Vice
heroes,” said Russ Rinn, President & COO President David Lorenz (260-407-2815,
OmniSource LLC. “We all know that be- [email protected]) for more informa-
cause of them, we live in freedom.” tion.

Quarterback Joe Burrow Decides
To Transfer From Ohio State

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

MOVING ON ... In this April 14, 2018, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Joe Bur-
row drops back to pass during an NCAA college spring football game in Columbus,
Ohio. Facing the possibility of sitting as a backup for a third season at Ohio State,
quarterback Joe Burrow announced on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, his intention to
transfer. The news from the redshirt junior, delivered via Twitter, wasn’t unex-
pected. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

By: Mitch Stacy Haskins seemed to cement his status as LOGAN BLOIR RILEY BLOIR
AP SPORTS WRITER the heir apparent by coming off the bench EDON HIGH SCHOOL EDON HIGH SCHOOL
for the injured Barrett and winning the
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Facing the Michigan game, completing 6 of 7 passes The male Athlete of the Week is The female Athlete of the Week is
possibility of sitting as a backup for a third for 94 yards in the 31-20 victory. Logan Bloir of the Edon Blue Bomb- Riley Bloir of the Edon track team.
season at Ohio State, quarterback Joe ers track team. At the BBC champi- On May 12th at the BBC Champi-
Burrow on Tuesday announced his inten- Burrow bested Haskins in the spring onships on May 12th at Montpelier, onships in Montpelier, Bloir won
tion to transfer. game last month. Afterward, Meyer said Bloir won four events to help Edon four events as Edon took the sec-
the competition among Haskins, Burrow finish second overall as a team. Bloir ond place in the final team stand-
The decision from the redshirt junior, and redshirt freshman Tate Martell was captured wins in the 100, 200, 110 ings. Bloir earned first place finish-
delivered via Twitter , wasn’t unexpected, close, and he hoped all three would still be Hurdles, and the 300 Hurdles as he es in the 100, 200, 100 Hurdles, as
although he didn’t disclose where he was there to continue it in fall camp. sent a new BBC record in the 200 well as the Long Jump.
headed. With Dwayne Haskins Jr. the fa- with a time of 22.66.
vorite to start in the fall, Burrow previously Meyer said during spring practice that
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where his father, Jimmy, is the longtime
An Ohio State spokesman said coach defensive coordinator for coach Frank Sol-
Urban Meyer had no immediate comment. ich at Ohio University.

Burrow spent 2016, his redshirt fresh- Burrow’s decision removes most of the
man year, as the backup to the now-de- drama from an anticipated quarterback
parted J.T. Barrett, playing in five games derby in fall training camp. Haskins al-
in mop-up duty and completing 22 of 28 most certainly will be No. 1, possibly with
passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns. some packages to feature the fleet and
He broke his throwing hand just before the slippery Martell.
season last year, allowing Haskins to leap
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way. ciate you for making me better, see you at
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Wauseon Boys Win NWOAL Track Championship

By: Nate Calvin PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER

The Wauseon Indians brought home another league
title as they outdistanced second place Bryan while
the Lady Indians were runners-up to league champion
Liberty Center. Kyle Vernot led the way for Wauseon
with wins in both the 1600 and 3200 with fellow Indi-
an Josh Lowry placing second in both races. Wauseon
was strong in the field events as Xavier Torres and Kyle
Zirkle were both double winners with Torres taking the
High Jump and Long Jump while Zirkle was first in
both the Shot Put and Discus.

Archbold’s Clay Gerig nosed out teammate Deven
Girdham by just .13 seconds to win the 110 Hurdles,
Hunter Van Wert of Evergreen won the 100 Meter
Dash, Evan Smith of Bryan was the winner of the 400,
and Reece Serna of Evergreen took the top spot in the
200. Other individual winners included Tyler Manon
of Bryan winning the 300 Hurdles and Swanton’s An-
thony Howard taking the 800. The Bryan Golden Bears
had a strong showing in the relays picking up wins
in all four races including the 4x800 team of Spen-
cer Winzeler, Austin Johnson, Evan Smith, and Tyler
Manon setting a new NWOAL record.

For the girls, the Lady Indians earned wins from
Samantha Aeschliman in the 1600 and 3200 to help
them to a second place finish behind Liberty Center.
Archbold won three of the four relay races as they were
first in the 4x200, 4x400, and 4x800, while Bryan won
the 4x100. Dakota Stamm won the 400 with a time of
57.58 breaking her own league record that she set at
last year’s NWOAL meet. Swanton had three first place
finishers with Julia Smith winning the High Jump,
Bridget Harlett taking the 100 Meter Dash, and Sidney
Taylor taking the Shot Put with a throw of 37’ 1 ¼” and
Megan Voight of Bryan was first in the Pole Vault.

Boys Final Standings-Wauseon 145, Bryan 134.5,
Archbold 125, Liberty Center 111.50, Evergreen 45,
Swanton 42, Delta 24.50, Patrick Henry 13.5

Girls Final Standings-Liberty Center 134.50,
Wauseon 104, Swanton 99, Bryan 88, Archbold 77,
Patrick Henry 64, Delta 43, Evergreen 29.5

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Spring Sports

STANDINGS

As of May 13th, 2018

• NWOAL •

BASEBALL

League Overall
*Bryan 7-0
Archbold 6-1 18-4
Swanton 4-3 22-4
Liberty Center 3-4 15-5
Wauseon 3-4 12-7
Delta 3-4 8-12
Evergreen 2-5 9-13
Patrick Henry 0-7 3-15
7-11
SOFTBALL
Overall
League
*Wauseon 7-0 14-2
Bryan 5-2 13-5
Patrick Henry 4-3 16-4
Evergreen 4-3 12-9
Archbold 4-3 13-10
Liberty Center 2-5 10-12
Delta 2-5 5-11
Swanton 0-7 10-8
• BBC •

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Montpelier League Overall
Stryker
North Central 7-3 9-12
Hilltop 6-3 10-8
Edon 7-4 9-8
Pettisville 6-4 11-12
Fayette 5-4 9-10
4-6 6-12
0-11 2-17

SOFTBALL

Hilltop League Overall
Edon
Montpelier 10-1 19-5
North Central 8-2 10-6
Pettisville 7-3 9-6
Stryker 5-6 6-13
Fayette 4-6 6-14
2-7 3-10
0-11 0-14

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Hicksville 5-2 9-11
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Pettisville Girls & Montpelier Boys Capture BBC Track Championships

By: Nate Calvin PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER

The Pettisville Lady Blackbirds and Montpelier Lo-
comotives fought through the rain and weather delays
to take home BBC track team championships on Sat-
urday at Montpelier. Pettisville dominated the relay
events as they took the top spot in the 4x100, 4x400,
and 4x800 events and were second in the 4x200 as
North Central won that race. Elizabeth Sauder picked
up wins the 400 and 800 meter dash, setting a new
BBC record in the 800, with Nichole Foor taking first
in the 1600 and 3200 meter races.

Edon’s Riley Bloir led her team to a second place
finish as she won four events on the day capturing
the 100, 200, 100 Hurdles, and the Long Jump. Her
teammate Arianna Howard was also a multiple winner,
placing first in both the Shot Put and Discus. North
Central picked up a couple wins aside from their relay
victory with Kailey Siebeneck taking the 300 Hurdles
and Vada Lashaway winning the Pole Vault. Addisyn
Bentley from Fayette won the High Jump with a leap
of 4’8”.

On the boys’ side, Montpelier was able to take first
by edging out Edon by just six points. The difference
was the relay events has the Locos won all four races
which helped them offset four wins individually from
Edon’s Logan Bloir. In the 100 meter dash, Bloir won
with a time of 11.09 with Brandon Stein of Montpelier
right behind him in second at 11.68. Bloir’s big day
continued in the 200 Meter Dash where he again edged
out Stein, this time setting a new BBC record for the
200 in the process with a time of 22.66. He wrapped
up his day with wins in the 110 and 300 Hurdles with
Sam Shilling of Hilltop finishing second in both races.

Emmanuel Villanueva earned two wins for Stryker
as he was first in both the 1600 and 3200 and Brett
Merilatt of Fayette won the 800. Cameron Reed of
Edon also was a multiple winner non the day as he
took first in both the Long Jump and 400 Meter Dash
for the Bombers. In the field events, Graeme Jacoby of
Pettisville won the Shot Put, Hilltop’s Austin Schaffner
was first in the Discus, Zach Morrison from Pettisville
won the Pole Vault, and Hilltop’s Sam Shilling won the
High Jump.

Final Boys Standings-Montpelier 132, Edon 126,
Hilltop 83.50, Pettisville 75, North Central 49, Stryker
30.5, Fayette 30

Final Girls Standings-Pettisville 172, Edon 92,
Montpelier 85, North Central 71, Hilltop 48, Stryker
44, Fayette 12.

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Presenting The Graduating Class Of 2018

Stryker High School

Class Of 2018 NotablesThe classic 1957 auditorium of the Stryker
The members of the Class of 2018 are: Colin
Panthers will have the privilege of hosting this Anders, Levi Chappuis, Jalyn Dickerson, Haley
year’s Class of 2018 graduating seniors as they Doehrmann, MathaDell Ferguson, Kristian The Stryker Class of 2018 is known for excelling

take that final walk as “high school students”. Grapengeter, Samantha Haas, Corbyn Heath, in their academics and their personal characteristics.
Beginning at 2 o’clock p.m. on Sunday, May 20th, Isaiah Hernandez, Stephanie Lolmaugh, McKenna
seniors will walk the aisles in their royal blue and Louys, Abraham Montague, Madison Myers, The class has always been very involved with both
white robes. Amanda Oberlin, Autum Orns, Kira Pettit, Kristin school and community activities. These graduates
Reeser, Jaden Shy, Aaron Sidle, Gabriele Stuckey, stand up for what they believe in, and when they put
Diplomas will be presented to the class by the Kimberly Stuckey, Noah Welsh, Logan White, their minds to something they are sure to get it done.
Board of Education. Sierrah Whitman, Sterling Wisniewski and Joshua For example, Madison Myers, Senior Class President,
Wolfrum. proposed the idea of Battle of the Classes during
The Class of 2018’s motto is “Chase your Homecoming week. Not only did they start a tradi-
dreams but always know the road that will lead *No photo was available for Autum Orns at time tion, the senior class set the bar high by winning
you home again.” - Tim McGraw. They have chosen of press. Battle of the Classes. The class is proud of the com-
a rose as their class flower. bined 20 BBC and sectional titles they have won in
athletics over four years. Their advice to the upcom-
Stryker Seniors’ Future Plans ing classes is to always remember to be respectful

Colin Anders is the son of Jeff and Annette Anders. Aaron Sidle is the son of Beverly Sidle and Jerry and get involved in every opportunity that comes
He plans to go to Northwest State Community College, Sidle. He plans to start as an electrician and then your way. Thank you to the Stryker Community for
transfer to Fordham College in New York and start a become an entrepreneur. giving us a memorable four years of lives. Once a
career in Cyber Security. Panther, always a Panther.
Gabriele Stuckey is the daughter of Steven and
Levi Chappuis is the son of Randy and Vicki April Stuckey. She plans to attend Ohio State University INFORMATION PROVIDED BY STRYKER 2018 CLASS OFFICERS
Chappuis. He plans to attend the University of for Pre-Med. From there, she will attend and undecided
Northwestern Ohio to study automotive mechanics medical school, eventually getting her degree in ortho- Best Wishes for the Future!
while continuing his job at Tractor Supply Co. pedics.

Jalyn Dickerson is the daughter of Keith and Kimberly Stuckey is the daughter of Victoria
Brandi Dickerson. She plans to attend Northwest State Stuckey and Sam Stuckey. She plans to go to Trine
Community College, major in nursing to get her RN University, get a good job, start a family and live near
license and specialize in the neonatal intensive care Stryker.
unit.
Noah Welsh is the son of Jenny Welsh. He plans to
Haley Doehrmann is the daughter of Scott major in Applied Physics at Ball State.
Doehrmann and Julie Doehrmann. She plans to attend
the University of Toledo to major in Early Childhood Logan White is the son of Holly White. He plans
Education. never worry about money and to keep his family happy
... and to buy a George Foreman grill.
MathaDell Ferguson is the daughter of Pamela
Ferguson and Earl Ferguson. Her future plans are Sierrah Whitman is the daughter of Michelle
undecided. Pelland and Scott Whitman. She plans to attend
Northwest State Community College and receive her
Kristian Grapengeter is the son of Nikki Bates and RN degree. She would like to then further her degree
the late Thad Grapengeter. He plans to enter the work- and become a Neonatal nurse.
force while looking into colleges.
Sterling Wisniewski is the son of Jason and
Samantha Haas is the daughter of Sheela Haas and Samantha Wisnewski. He plans to go to the University
Andrew Bueuger. She plans to attend Defiance College, of Toledo, majoring in Choral Education. After college
major in Pre-Med, and become an E.R. Physican. he would like to begin his career with vocal perfor-
mances throughout the world. After 7-10 years per-
Corbyn Heath is the son of Tabitha and Robert forming he would like to settle back in the USA to
Heath. His future plans are undecided. become a professor at a college and conduct their
choirs. After retirement he would like to live in the
Isaiah Hernandez is the son of Elaine Jaggers. He mountains to compose music and have a bee farm.
plans to move to Virginia beach and attend college to
purse a career in Culinary or Zoology. Joshua Wolfrum is the son of Bernand and Melissa
Hahn. He plans to attend Northwest State Community
Stephanie Lolmaugh is the daughter of Joe and College and a degree in Accounting and then start a
Kelli Bok. She plans to attend Defiance College in the family.
fall to become an invention specialist, minoring in
Autism Study. She would also like to mentor students Activities Enjoyed By Stryker Seniors
at Defiance College with Autism.
4-H CHOIR QUIZ BOWL S.W.A.P.
McKenna Louys is the daughter of Brad Louys and Stephanie Lolmaugh Jalyn Dickerson Colin Anders Kimberly Stuckey
Kelly Brown. She plans to attend Bowling Green State Kristian Grapengeter Levi Chappuis
University to major in 7-12 Intergrated Social Studies. Amanda Oberlin Samantha Haas Samantha Haas THEATER
ARCHERY Stephanie Lolmaugh McKenna Louys Colin Anders
Abraham Montague is the son of Daniel and Madison Myers Levi Chappuis
Amanda Montague. He plans to attend the University Levi Chappuis Kristin Reeser Gabriele Stuckey Haley Doehrmann
of Toledo, majoring in Criminal Justice. He would then Isaiah Hernandez Jaden Shy Kimberly Stuckey Samantha Haas
like to get a job in law enforcement, move south and Noah Welsh McKenna Louys
start a family. Kira Pettit Sterling Wisniewski Joshua Wolfrum Madison Myers
Jaden Shy Joshua Wolfrum SKILLS USA
Madison Myers is the daughter of Jared and Renee Gabriele Stuckey Kristin Reeser Jaden Shy
Myers. She plans to attend Grand Valley State Kimberly Stuckey CROSS COUNTRY SOFTBALL Sierrah Whitman
University majoring in Biomedical Science through the ART CLUB Kira Pettit Jalyn Dickerson Sterling Wisniewski
Pre-Medicine program and minoring in Spanish. She’d MathaDell Ferguson McKenna Louys
then like to transfer to Ohio State University Medical Samantha Haas Sierrah Whitman TRACK
School and become a doctor. Isaiah Hernandez FCA Kira Pettit Levi Chappuis
Kira Pettit Gabriele Stuckey MathaDell Ferguson
Amanda Oberlin is the daughter of Scott and Amy Kimberly Stuckey Levi Chappuis Kimberly Stuckey Kristian Grapengeter
Oberlin. She plans to attend Indiana Wesleyan Sierrah Whitman Haley Doehrmann SPANISH CLUB Samantha Haas
University majoring in nursing to become a nurse and Joshua Wolfrum Madison Myers
then start a family. McKenna Louys Colin Anders
BAND Abraham Montague MathaDell Ferguson Kira Pettit
Kira Pettit is the daughter of Kylie and Chad Colin Anders Jaden Shy
Powers and Cece and the late Josh Pettit. She plans to Levi Chappuis Madison Myers Samantha Haas Gabriele Stuckey
attend Trine University this fall and double major in Haley Doehrmann Amanda Oberlin Isaiah Hernandez Logan White
Criminal Justice and Psychology. While at Trine she MathaDell Ferguson Kimberly Stuckey Sierrah Whitman
will play volleyball. Isaiah Hernandez Sierrah Whitman Madison Myers Sterling Wisniewski
McKenna Louys Amanda Oberlin Joshua Wolfrum
Kristin Reeser is the daughter of Teresa Reeser and Madison Myers FFA Gabriele Stuckey VOLLEYBALL
Richard Reeser. She plans to start a photography busi- Amanda Oberlin Colin Anders Kimberly Stuckey Haley Doehrmann
ness. Levi Chappuis Sierrah Whitman MathaDell Ferguson
Kira Pettit Haley Doehrmann Joshua Wolfrum McKenna Louys
Jaden Shy is daughter of Tasha VanAuken. She Gabriele Stuckey MathaDell Ferguson Madison Myers
plans to get a good job, get married and start a family. Kimberly Stuckey Kristian Grapengeter SPEECH Kira Pettit
Sierrah Whitman Samantha Haas McKenna Louys Gabriele Stuckey
Sterling Wisniewski Corbyn Heath STUDENT COUNCIL Sierrah Whitman
Stephanie Lolmaugh YEARBOOK
BASEBALL Abraham Montague Colin Anders Jalyn Dickerson
Colin Anders Amanda Oberlin Jalyn Dickerson MathaDell Ferguson
Kristian Grapengeter Sierrah Whitman Haley Doehrmann Samantha Haas
Abraham Montague FOOTBALL Samantha Haas Stephanie Lolmaugh
BASKETBALL Colin Anders McKenna Louys McKenna Louys
Colin Anders Kristian Grapengeter Abraham Montague Amanda Oberlin
Levi Chappuis Corbyn Heath Madison Myers Kristin Reeser
Haley Doehrmann Isaiah Hernandez Amanda Oberlin Jaden Shy
Kristian Grapengeter Logan White Kimberly Stuckey Gabriele Stuckey
Corbyn Heath Joshua Wolfrum Sierrah Whitman Sierrah Whitman
McKenna Louys GIRL SCOUTS
Abraham Montague Kimberly Stuckey Kira, Congratulations Abe!
Madison Myers We are so proud of all you have done We’re very proud of you! Reach for
GOLF and cannot wait to see what your the stars!
Kira Pettit Abraham Montague next chapter will bring.
Logan White Love Mom, Dad, Andru, Alex,
Sierrah Whitman Aaron Sidle Love Mom and Chad Addison, Ava, Anna & Aaron
Joshua Wolfrum MUSICAL
CHEERLEADING Levi Chappuis
Jalyn Dickerson Samantha Haas
MathaDell Ferguson McKenna Louys
Samantha Haas Madison Myers
Stephanie Lolmaugh Kira Pettit
Sterling Wisniewski
Kira Pettit
Kristin Reeser NHS
Jalyn Dickerson
Jaden Shy Haley Doehrmann
Gabriele Stuckey Madison Myers
Amanda Oberlin
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Stryker Class Of 2018

PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF

STRYKERPPrreesseennttiinngg 2018CLASS OF

COLIN ANDERS LEVI CHAPPUIS JALYN DICKERSON HALEY DOEHRMANN MATHADELL FERGUSON KRISTIAN
GRAPENGETER

SAMANTHA HAAS CORBYN HEATH ISAIAH HERNANDEZ STEPHANIE MCKENNA LOUYS ABRAHAM MONTAGUE
LOLMAUGH

MADISON MYERS AMANDA OBERLIN KIRA PETTIT KRISTIN REESER JADEN SHY

Edgar & Grisier Funeral Homes Congratulations Graduates! Goebel Farms

& The Cremation Center Stryker Farmers Exchange

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Stryker, Ohio
219 South Fulton Street 109 South Defiance Street 419-682-3251 Locally Raised Beef & Pork for sale!
Wauseon, Ohio 43567 Stryker, OH 43557
419-682-2341 Congratulations Graduates!!!
419-335-6031

www.grisierfh.com 05870 County Road 2350 facebook: Goebel Farms
Stryker, Ohio 43557 Rusty and Sue, Lucas
GRISIER FUNERAL HOME GRISIER-WEIGEL FUNERAL HOME [email protected] and Kelsey Goebel

303 Stryker Street 400 West Main Street 419-682-1967 • 419-572-1208 • 419-572-0268
Archbold, Ohio 43502 Delta, Ohio 43515
419-822-3121
419-445-3551

We Can Help You Pre-Plan Your Funeral

A Special Thank You:
AUTO PARTS CENTER BRYAN
Shop at:
213 S. WALNUT
Best wishes for the future BRYAN, OH

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STRYKERPPrreesseennttiinngg 2018CLASS OF

AARON SIDLE GABRIELE STUCKEY KIMBERLY STUCKEY NOAH WELSH LOGAN WHITE SIERRAH WHITMAN

STERLING WISNIEWSKI JOSHUA WOLFRUM

Congratulations
Class of 2018!

Are you done with school? Stryker Best Wishes To The Class Of
And need to find a job? Athletic boosterS
Commercial, Industrial, and Residential
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in Edgerton, Pioneer, Ridgeville Corners,
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Fayette, Bryan, West Unity, products located in West Unity, Ohio, and Morenci, Michigan (419) 428-3161
Archbold, and Butler Ind. has openings for
INJECTION MOLDING AND ASSEMBLY OPERATORS www.woolace.com
All shifts. ON 2ND SHIFT AND 3RD SHIFT
Pay rate will vary on the company.
Give us a call or text us at 419-519-3320 Operators will be required to visually inspect, trim, assemble, and
pack parts. Occasional overtime is available to associates. All posi-
or you can visit our website at tions subject to probationary period. Must be able to pass a substance
www.elwoodstaffing.com abuse test.

1115 West High Street • Bryan, Ohio Kamco offers an excellent benefit package including: 401K with
Company Match, Paid Shutdowns, Profit Sharing, Christmas Bonus,
Attendance Bonus, Health Insurance, Free Medical Clinic, Dental and
Vision. Starting pay of $12.05 with a raise after 60 days. Many ad-
vancement opportunities available!

Applications may be completed online for all locations at
www.kumi-na.com, or in person

Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
1001 E. Jackson St. West Unity OH 43570.

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