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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27TH, 2018 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 10 EDITION 26

THIS WEEK IN Local Cub & Girl Scouts Hold Living, Learning & Staying
Bicycle Rodeo In Edgerton Positive Are Fundamentals For
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David & Linda Armstrong
Pride Of Montpelier Pageant By: Timothy Kays
Crowns Lydia Grime THE VILLAGE REPORTER By: Timothy Kays
Miss Montpelier 2018 THE VILLAGE REPORTER
•••• On the afternoon of Winston Churchill made famous the words, “Never
June 24, the parking lot of give in, never give in, never, never, never, never—in
Steam Engine & Antique the Edgerton School was nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in ex-
Tractor Enthusiasts Gather briefly transformed into cept to convictions of honor and good sense.” David and
an obstacle course as Cub Linda Armstrong are the living epitomes of that 1941
For Threshers Reunion Scout Pack 29 and Girl Churchill speech, and Multiple Sclerosis will be hard
•••• Scout Troop 10487 staged pressed to shake them away from those convictions.
a bike rodeo. A lifelong resident of Wauseon and a member of
School Year's the WHS Class of 1962, David served America straight
Accomplishments Highlighted “The bike rodeo is teach- out of high school. “I went into the Air Force right af-
ing Cub Scouts and Girl ter school in September,” he said. “I graduated in May,
At Swanton BOE Meeting Scouts bike safety, and and went into the Air Force in September. I was on the
•••• how to take care of their main street right in front of a hamburger joint that we
bikes,” said Sandy Wood of always went to when I heard the news on the radio that
Casebere Chrysler Motor Cub Scout Pack 29. “We’ll President Kennedy had been shot. We went on alert;
Sales Make Donation then do the obstacle course nobody got passes to go anywhere the rest of that day,
to test their skills.” and when they found out what had happened, things
S SReporter did slow down, but yeah...that was quite a shock.”
PORT John Colbart of Col- Linda Andrews Armstrong is also a native of the
bart’s Bicycle Shop was on same neck of the woods, but after years of grade school,
WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION hand to demonstrate the her ordinary routine was to be changed dramatically in
purpose of the inner tube high school by a persistent pest who insisted on getting
Tom Wagner Retires After 37 Years As Bryan's Hickey Named To USBC inside almost every bicycle her attention. “It was our freshman year,” David said. “I
Pettisville Cross Country/Track Coach Dexter High School All-American Team tire. He had several of the came from Pike eighth grade school in Winnameg where
seven District championships, Regional kids come forward to pump I attended for eight years. Then I came to Wauseon. My
By: Nate Calvin runner-up three times, and solid per- ALL-AMERICAN ... Hickey is pictured her new Ottawa University (Kansas) head it up, demonstrating how wife’s last name is Andrews. So she’s an A and I’m an
THE VILLAGE REPORTER formances at State with a third in 1983, coach, Geoff Poston, and assistant coach Chenoe Rhoades. bicycle tires are usually in- A. So I sat right behind her, and I started pestering her
11th in 2015, 4th in 2016, and a 6th flated. as a freshman from that day on. I pestered her until
After a highly successful 37 years, place finish in 2017. For boy’s cross Dani Hickey is one of 5 females in the Dustin Gillett, Bryan HS head bowling our senior year. I pestered her again the first day of
Tom Wagner recently submitted his re- country, they have won eight BBC cham- United States named to the USBC Dexter coach nominated Dani for this honor. Over twenty kids took school and she finally said, yes. So it’s been that way
tirement notice as the cross country and pionships, one District title, one Region- High School All-American Team for the part in the event, and priz- ever since 1961 when we started dating, and now it’s
track coach for the Pettisville Blackbirds. al title, were eighth at the state meet 2017-2018 school year. Five male and five Along with her bowling accomplish- es were awarded during what? 2018? Wow! she rejected me for three years, but
Wagner began with the cross-country in 1981 and finished seventh in 2007. female High School members are selected ments, which includes winning the Ohio and after the completion of I still pestered her every day anyway. Then I went into
team as an assistant in 1981 and then Wagner was named the District Coach of annually for this top honor. Each student- State Division II State Championships her the rodeo. the military. I was in Virginia two years and decided to
took over as the head coach in the fall of the Year in 2007 for boys’ cross country athlete selected to the team receives a freshman year, Dani has a 3.75 GPA and get married. We got married and had our first child just
1982. He then offered to help the then and again in 2017 for girls’ cross coun- $1,000 scholarship. was a member of the Bryan HS Marching Timothy can be reached at a year before I got discharged. David got his discharge
track coach Joe Wonstetler during the try. Band, is a member of the National Honor [email protected] in 1966.”
1981-1982, which Wonstetler accepted As a high school bowler, once nominat- Society, and a 4-H member for the past 10 Linda’s view of history was similar, but held a dif-
but then turned the program over entire- Over the years Wagner has had nu- ed, the selection to the Dexter High School years. ferent perspective. “He pestered me so much,” Linda
ly to Wagner in the winter of 1981-1982. merous athletes claim individual cham- All-American Team is based on bowling said. “Can I carry your books? No, just leave me alone...
pionships or place at State competition, accomplishments, academic achievement, Dani will be receiving her award at please! We talked to each other, but I just never wanted
At the time the track program only but it was an accomplishment that had letters of recommendation, extracurricular the Junior Gold National Championships to go out with him, and actually, when I finally accept-
had 3 or 4 kids according to Wagner, nothing to with a trophy was what he and community involvement, submitted opening ceremony at the American Air- ed, I thought I’d go one time. We found out that we liked
so his first task was seeing exactly how mentioned as one of his most memorable essays, and resumes. Minimum require- lines Center arena in Dallas TX on July each other, and we’re happy that we did, but I was just
many kids he could get to come out for moments. ments for selection include a 3.0 grade 15, 2018. She will be called on stage with busy. I was in sports...just busy. I thought that he only
track. There were 37 kids who came out point average on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) the other recipients in front of more than wanted me for my money. So we’re really high school
for high school track that first season “We had a young man suffering from and at least one letter of recommendation. 4,300 participants along with their family sweethearts.”
despite the school not having a track to diabetes many years ago. He looked and friends. Looking back on his time in the military, David said,
run on or any real equipment to speak more like a guard in football than a dis- “I spent all four years right there at Langley Air Force
of. tance runner, short and stocky. I re- Base in Virginia. It’s the same base as where the CIA
member him working so hard running headquarters is at. I’d tell people that I sit in the cockpit
Starting out they had just three hur- year around. His senior year he had cut of an F-15 jet fighter, a B-52 bomber, and a C-130 cargo
dles, drew circles on the pavement for his insulin intake by 50%. At district, he plane. They’d ask where did I fly to, and I said I never
shot put and discus, the team’s speed ran a 4:50 in the 1600 at Districts. Now, flew in a military plane. I SAT in the cockpit because
workouts were run around the softball that’s nothing to write home to mother we had air shows, and the public could come in and
diamond, the parking lot served as a about, it won’t come close to getting you wander through the whole plane. They could go up, and
runway for the long jump with the kids out of districts. However, it was the first sit in the captain’s chair...whatever they wanted to do.
jumping into fill dirt, and they also filled and only time he broke a five-minute That was 1962 and 63. It don’t happen ...
a big net full of old foam footballs and mile. It was his goal, I was so proud of
basketballs for a high jump. “We joked him that I leaped over the fence to hug CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
about using the next door cemetery’s him”, he said.
tombstones for hurdles”, he recalled.
“We went to out first tri-meet with Stryk- Wagner said that obviously the kids
er and Hilltop with most of our kids nev- will be the biggest think he misses about
er seeing a track. We won that tri-meet coaching, but he was also very apprecia-
basically on the strength of our distance tive of the community support. “It’s been
team”, added Wagner. a fun ride all these years. I want to thank
the Pettisville community for allowing me
Pettisville’s first track came along to be a small part of their children’s lives
in 1990 with an all-weather track be- these past years”, Wagner commented.
ing installed in the summer of 2006. “I
cried when they put down the asphalt As far as his future plans, there’s
for the all-weather track in 2006, think- plenty of things on his list including
ing about how far we had come in the traveling to New England to see the fall
program, from no track to an all-weather colors, taking an Alaskan cruise, doing
track. It was a bit akin to the Berlin Wall some reenacting of the Civil War with
coming down, I didn’t think I would see a group east of Toledo, and also doing
it in my lifetime”, Wagner fondly remem- some substitute teaching.
bered.
Nate can be reached at
Despite not having much in the ear- [email protected]
ly days, Pettisville enjoyed tremendous
amounts of success under Wagner’s Steve Kester Wins His First Barney Oldfield Race
guidance. The girls track team has won
14 BBC titles, one District champion- By: Scott Hammer one. A few laps after returning to green flag changes and a three-wide race for the lead
ship, and one Regional co-championship A huge crowd braved the hot and hu- racing, Marcoullier took over second from at the finish. Chuck Stuckey took the lead
while boys track has captured seven BBC mid weather Saturday evening, June 16, at Wallace who later slowed and retired to the from the pole and fended off contenders
titles, a state championship in 1991 and Oakshade Raceway to witness a first time pits with only three laps remaining. Mar- early. Last week’s B Main winner, Rich
a third-place finish at State in 1990. Barney Oldfield Race winner. Holland, coullier was unable to mount a challenge Riffe, finally took the lead away on lap nine,
Ohio’s Steve Kester continued his suc- for the lead and settled for a second place but last week’s A Main winner, Chris Hen-
The success can also be found with cess in 2018 at Oakshade with the Sunoco finish following Kester who led the final ry, got by him on a lap 11 restart. Bomber
the cross-country teams as well with American Late Model Series (ALMS) 29th 14 laps to earn the $5,400 check for the point leader Jeff Foks Jr. joined the battle
the girls staking claim to 12 BBC titles, Annual Barney Oldfield Race win, and his win. Devin Shiels had a great run to finish with Henry and Riffe at the finish, but in
third feature win of the season at the 3/8’s third after starting 14th and ALMS point the end, Henry was able to come out ahead.
mile banked dirt oval. leader Casey Noonan took fourth after rac- It was the second consecutive A Main win
At the start of the 40-lap ALMS main ing his way into the feature through the for the driver from Jackson, Michigan. Riffe
event, Dan Wallace jumped out in front last chance race and starting 16th. Ryan held on for second with Foks coming home
of the field after starting on the pole. Jon Missler gained six positions to finish fifth. third. Tim Hancock and Chuck Stuckey
Henry was running second when he sud- were the rest of the top five finishers.
denly slowed on lap 18 which brought out Mathew Chapman has been on a tear
the caution flag. This moved Dona Mar- the past few weeks in the AmeriGas UMP Eric Carr took the early lead of the
coullier up to second for the restart be- Sportsman class and notched his third Compact feature event after a little contact
hind Wallace. A few laps later, Brad Wade consecutive feature win Saturday night. with Cameron Tusing. Nathan Goodman
spun in turn two spoiling a nice top five Brandon Gregory started on the poll and moved up from his sixth starting position
run for the Dundee, Michigan, driver. That led the first few laps, but Chapman took to challenge the Wauseon, Ohio, driver for
brought out the yellow once more and now command on lap four and pulled away. the lead, but Carr was able to hang on and
it was Kester restarting in second behind Gregory, Tim Fisher and Mike Jessen had pick up his first feature win of the year.
Wallace. One lap after the restart, Kester a good battle for second behind the Tecum- Goodman settled for second followed by
took the lead from Wallace. seh, Michigan, driver with Gregory coming Josh Proffitt and last week’s feature win-
A big crash on lap 29 brought out the out on top for second. Fisher, who has one ner, Joe Elliott. Jason Deshler moved up
red flag so that track crews could clear the feature win this season, settled for third eight spots to finish fifth.
cars of Ken Hahn, Steve Miller, Brad Wade with Jessen fourth. Rusty Smith was fifth.
and Matt Lindsey who all piled into turn Jake Gamber led at the start of the Hot
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Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 35 PRESSED INTO DUTY ... With the police department
on a call and unavailable, Edgerton Mayor Lance Bow-
sher stepped up to handle the pre-rodeo bicycle safety
inspection details.

WCSO K-9 Unit Max Has Left His
Paw Prints Upon The Hearts Of Many

PHOTO PROVIDED Max took his final official patrol with his partner of ten
years, Deputy Scott Shuping, nobody could have envi-
FINAL HOURS ... The bond shared by Deputy Scott sioned that his retirement would have been cut short
Shuping and Max transcended that of law enforce- in the manner in which it was. This was especially true
ment partner or faithful friend, although that bond for Deputy Shuping, who not only watched a partner
was comprised of both elements. cross over the rainbow bridge, but a family member.
His introspection is proof positive that when it came
By: Timothy Kays to Max, this born in Czechoslovakia German Shepherd
THE VILLAGE REPORTER was never at any time, ‘just a dog’.
“At the end of the day people won’t remember what
you said or did, they will remember how you made them Reflecting back, Deputy Shuping began by saying in
feel.” ~ Maya Angelou a voice shrouded in thought, “It’s not what I wanted to
Introspection can be a very revealing process, espe- happen, but I’m coming to terms with it better.” There
cially when dealing with someone who has left his foot- was certainly a lot to be pondered. Deputy Shuping came
prints upon your heart. This process does not discern to the WCSO from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office in
the taxonomy of those who leave those impressions, 2006. When he arrived, being paired with a K-9 unit
whether they be footprints...or paw prints. The intro- was the last thing on his mind, but that soon changed.
spection process has been underway at the Williams “I worked with (Deputy) Mic (Frisbie) a few times when
County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) since June 13, with the he was training; it just seemed interesting,” he said. “He
passing of recently retired K-9 officer, Max. had (K-9 unit) Ozzy at the time. (Deputy) Marvin (Hug)
At the end of the day on November 9, 2017, when had (K-9 unit) Hammer. When Marvin retired, Hammer
went to Mic, and then I got the new dog because Mic
retired Ozzy.” Shuping and Max were officially teamed
up in 2008, and Max retired from service last fall after
K-9 Unit Ruin came aboard with the WCSO.

While it is common for law enforcement officers to
work as partners, it takes a special bond for an officer
to work and train together with a K-9 Unit. “It’s prob-
ably easier,” Shuping said. “Once you develop that rela-
tionship with the dog, they’re unconditional. They’ll do
anything that you ask. It’s probably easier training with
a dog than a human, because the dog basically wants to
please you. The training is continuous. You can’t put a
number on the hours, because it’s a continuous thing.
You basically train every day, but we’re dedicated to the
16 hours a month that the state likes to see. We have to
recertify with the state once a year.”

After his retirement, all the regimentation of public
service was taken off from the hairy shoulders of Max,
leaving him, according to Shuping, with days of, “...re-
laxing in his kennel, laying around the yard, and ...

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Local Obituaries

Sandra Koch (1957 - 2018) Gloria Dennis (1926 - 2018) David Farley (1966 - 2018)

(Resident of Alvordton) (Wauseon Resident) (Montpelier Resident)

Sandra Lee Koch, 60, of Gloria Mae Dennis, David Lee Farley, 51
Alvordton passed away Fri- age 92, of Wauseon, Ohio of Montpelier, passed
day, June 22, 2018, at her passed away Wednesday, away in Columbia, South
residence. Mrs. Koch was June 20, 2018 in her home Carolina on Monday,
born October 26, 1957, in following an extended ill- June 18, 2018. He was
Baltimore, Maryland, to ness. She was born Janu- born on September 18,
Paul and Genevieve (Mow- ary 20, 1926 in Muncie, In- 1966 in Logan County,
bray) Gibson. On May 1, diana to the late Otis Basil West Virginia to Bill F.
1990, Sandra was united in and Letha Viola (Michaels) and Peggy L. (Miller) Far-
marriage to Danny Koch in Rench. She married Harold ley, Sr. David enjoyed
Springerville, Arizona. She Lewis and they were mar- working on all types of
enjoyed watching birds and ried for over 25 years. Later vehicles.
squirrels and spending time she married Charles Den- David is survived by his parents Bill and Peggy
with her family. nis, and they were also married for over 25 years. She of Montpelier, five children Alex, Katy, Austin, Tra-
Surviving is her husband, Danny, of 28 years, one was a 25 year employee of the Anderson’s Warehouse in vis, and Arion; two brothers Bill F. Farley, Jr. and
daughter, Chrissie (Brian) Batt of Bryan, six stepchildren; Maumee, Ohio. Kenneth R. Farley; a sister Gloria Farley Rodriguez,
Kenny (Betty) Koch of West Jefferson, Amanda (Eric) Lang- Survivors include two sons, Terry Lewis and Sonny special nephew Todd (Jennifer York) Farley and nu-
ham of Bryan, Mike Koch of Reading, Michigan, Crystal Lewis. Five daughters, Viola Crider, Sharon Jones, Kar- merous other nieces and nephews.
Koch of Camden, Michigan, Peggy Hoglan of Phoenix, Ari- en (Richard) Crandall, Susie Pike, Glenda (Hugo) Roman; He was preceded in death by his grandparents
zona, Shirley (Henry) Hicks of Montpelier, 25 grandchil- 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 2 great- Thelma and Theodore Miller and Jack and Gladys
dren, one great-granddaughter and one sister, Deb (Terry) great grandchildren. Farley. Donations may be made to the funeral home
Seevers of Montpelier. Preceding Sandra in death were her She is preceded in death by her parents, two hus- to assist with David’s funeral expenses. No services
parents, a grandson, Jeremy Hamblin, and a sister, Kathie bands, brothers, Charles, Eugene and Jackie Rench, Sis- will be held at this time.
Koch. ter, Marcella Rench, three grandchildren, and one great-
Memorial contributions may be given to Grace Hos- grandchildren.
pice, 1900 Indian Wood Circle, Suite 202, Maumee, Ohio, Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland
43537. Condolences may be sent to the family or the online Hospice Care, Perrysburg, Ohio. Online condolences may
guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com. be given at www.grisierfh.com.

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Obits (Continued)

Edward Suntken (1929 - 2018) Kevin Cranson (1964 - 2018) Marr Werder (1941 - 2018)

(Member of Wabash Railroad Union) (Owner of Kevin’s Lawn Care) (Archbold Resident)

Edward A. Suntken, Kevin Dale Cranson, Marr’Del Maria Werder,
age 89, of Edon, Ohio, 54 years, of Montpelier age 76, of Archbold,
died at 4:00 A.M. on Sun- passed away Tuesday, passed away unexpect-
day, June 24, 2018, at June 19, 2018 in the edly in her home on Sun-
Evergreen Manor Nurs- emergency room at Com- day, June 17, 2018. Prior
ing Center in Montpelier, munity Hospitals and to her retirement she had
Ohio, where he was a resi- Wellness Center, Mont- taught continuing educa-
dent. Mr. Suntken was pelier Hospital. tion at the University of
a switchman for Norfolk Toledo.
& Southern Railroad and Kevin was born Janu-
retired as the Yard Con- ary 11, 1964 in Coldwa- Marr’Del was born in
ductor. He worked for ter, Michigan, the son of Napoleon on December 4,
the railroad for forty-two David William and Ju- 1941, the daughter of Del-
years, from age sixteen until his retirement at age six- dyth Alice Briggs) Cranson. He owned his own lawn bert and Martha (Pierce)
ty-five, and had the distinction of switching the last care service, Kevin’s Lawn Care, operating it for over Dannenberg. On March 5, 1961, she married Bruce
train out of the Montpelier terminal. He was a member 10 years. In his free time, Kevin enjoyed being out- Werder, and he survives. She loved teaching Neuro-
of Butler Eagles and Wabash Railroad Union. doors, fishing, golfing, and writing poetry. His true Linguistics Programming (NLP). Marr’Del also loved
Edward A. Suntken was born on April 22, 1929, in passion was counseling others. spending time with her grandchildren and loved ani-
Ford County, Illinois, the son of Alfred H. and Manola Surviving are his two daughters, Shelby K. (Kev- mals.
(Donner) Suntken, Sr. He married Margie A. Light on in Coburn) Cranson of Bryan, Ohio, and Kylie Dale Surviving besides Bruce are children, Scott Werder
July 1, 1950, in Angola, Indiana, and she preceded Cranson of Bryan, Ohio; two grandsons, Rowyn of Wauseon, Maria Werder of Granger, Indiana, and
him in death on March 23, 1996. Cranson and Korbynn Cranson; mother, Judyth Jennifer (Steven) Carroll of Granger, Indiana; grand-
Survivors include one son, Thomas (Marty) Sunt- (Eldor) Lohse of Archbold, Ohio; one sister, Cindy children, Courtney, Brooke, and Anthony Werder, and
ken, of Hamilton, Indiana; two daughters, Kathleen (Tom) Horton of Stryker, Ohio; two brothers, Jeff Derek, Colin, and Sierra Carroll; and great-grandchil-
(Richard) Merrillat, of West Unity, Ohio, and Sandra (Beth) Cranson of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Jer- dren, Vincent and Oliver. She is also survived by two
(Daniel) Keller, of Edon; eleven grandchildren; twenty- emy Lohse of Stryker, Ohio. Kevin was preceded in sisters, Nina Christen of Napoleon and Melissa Steusl-
one great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; death by his father, David William Cranson. off of Wauseon. She was preceded in death by her par-
one brother, Merle (Marcille) Suntken, of Ames, Iowa; Those planning an expression of sympathy are ents.
one sister, Betty Preston, of Pioneer, Ohio; one sis- asked to consider memorial contributions be made The family requests that memorial contributions be
ter-in-law, Patsy Light, of Montpelier; and numerous to Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio, 200 Van given to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online con-
nephews and nieces. Gundy Drive, Bryan Ohio 43506. dolences may be offered to the family at www.griseirfh.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Al- Condolences may be sent to the family or the on- com.
fred Jr., Richard and Robert Suntken, and one sister, line guest book may be signed at http://www.ober-
Mary Herzog. linturnbull.com Julia Taylor (1926 - 2018)
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2018,
from 4:00-8:00 P.M. in the Krill Funeral Home, 204 Grace Irwin (1931 - 2018) (Resident of Bryan)
West Indiana Street, Edon. Funeral services will be
held on Friday, June 29, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. in the (Attended Christian Mercy Church) Julia Belle Taylor, 92
Krill Funeral Home, Edon, with Duane Thiel officiating. years, of Bryan passed
Interment will follow in Eddy Cemetery near Hamilton. Grace Irwin, age 87, of away Monday, June 18,
Memorial donations are requested to a charity of the Bryan, Ohio, passed away 2018 at Genesis Health
donor’s choice. To sign the online register or to send at 6:10 P.M. on Thurs- Care, Bryan Center with
condolences, please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com. day, June 21, 2018, at her family by her side. Ju-
Genesis HealthCare - lia was born January 11,
Robert Leupp (1931 - 2018) Bryan Center where she 1926 in Antwerp, Ohio,
was a patient after a brief the daughter of the late
(Graduate of Archbold High School) illness. Mrs. Irwin was Edward and Elizabeth
employed by Spangler (Tirpac) McCreery. In her
Robert “Bob” Leupp, Candy Company, retiring free time, Julia enjoyed
slipped peacefully into in 1984, with twenty-sev- doing seamstress work for others and making cloth-
Heaven at his home on en years of service. She ing for dolls She was known for her “green thumb,”
Tuesday, June 19, 2018. was a member of the Four Mile Baptist Church in because of her passion for tending to her flowers and
Maryville, Tennessee and attended Christian Mercy plants.
He was the last of the Church in Ney, Ohio. Surviving are four children, Michael Sanders of
Leupp’s to be born at the Grace Irwin was born on March 21, 1931, in Edgerton, Ohio, Sandra (Doug) Williams of Bluffton,
Leupp Homestead in ru- Maryville, Tennessee, the daughter of William Buford Indiana, Kim (Josie) Sanders of Livonia, Michigan and
ral Archbold on Septem- and Vina (McMillan) Icenhower. She married Wilbur Kevin (Tracy) Sanders, of Cecil, Ohio; ten grandchil-
ber 13, 1931 to John J. W. (Web) Irwin on December 25, 1945, in Rossville, dren; 25 great-grandchildren and daughter-in-law,
and Florence (Kutzli) Le- Tennessee, and he preceded her in death on April 17, Karen Sanders of Antwerp, Ohio. Julia was preceded
upp. On. August 9, 1975, 1999. in death by her son, Homer J. Sanders; brother, Ed-
he was married to Mary Survivors include her children, Betty (Don) Eg- ward McCreery and a sister, Marian Holman.
Kimble. Bob was a 1950 ler, of Bryan, Kimberly (Fred) Birkhold, of Payne, To honor Julia’s wishes there be will no visitation or
graduate of Archbold High School where he excelled Ohio, and Bruce (Lisa) Irwin, of Stryker, Ohio; sev- funeral services held. Arrangements in care of Oberlin-
in all shop programs! His early years saw him rais- en grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and Turnbull Funeral Home, 206 North Lynn Street, Bry-
ing poultry and livestock on the home farm, and farm three brothers, Tom Icenhower and Doyle (Sherry) an, Ohio 43506.
work continued through his high school years. An “in- Icenhower, both of Maryville, Tennessee, and Gene Condolences may be sent to the family or the online
ventor” from the early years, he always came up with (JoAnn) Icenhower, of Edgerton, Ohio. She was also guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com
an “easier” way to perform tasks. preceded in death by one brother, James Icenhower;
Although Bob was a Millwright by profession, he three sisters, Wilma Icenhower, Louise “Evelyn” Wil- Kristie Toney (1965 - 2018)
was a “Jack of All Trades”. A product of the Depres- liams and Jeanette “Margie” Wheeler; and a grand-
sion, he surrounded himself with items to be repur- son, Richard Birkhold. (Resident of Bryan)
posed. This skill endeared him to family, friends, and Memorials are requested to American Diabetes
neighbors. Association or the Foundation for Alzheimer’s and Kristie Jo Toney, age 52, of Bryan, Ohio, passed
His work career began at Castle Coach in Stryk- Related Disorders. away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at her home. She
er. Following his employment there, he relocated to had worked for many years as a medical technician at
Abington, Virginia, where he managed a Mobile Home Carson Bowers (1942 - 2018) local heathcare facilities. Kristie enjoyed reading and
Factory Plant for several years. Returning to this area bird watching.
he did precision work at the Aro Corporation in Bryan (Graduate of Bryan High School)
before joining the team at Napoleon Lumber Compa- Kristie was born December 25, 1965, in Hamp-
ny. He was a professional in the agri-business trade. Carson Eugene Bowers, 75 years, of Bryan, passed ton, Virginia, the daughter of Rex G. and Sharon A.
In April of 1990, Bob and his son, Greg, purchased the away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Community Health (Bokhelder) Humbert. She graduated high school and
Construction/Erection business from Napoleon Lum- Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. received a Bachelor degree from Defiance College.
ber Company and formed Leupp Building Service. Bob Carson as born September 28, 1942 in Bryan, Ohio,
later sold this business to Greg in 2002. the son of the late Larue Eugene and Blanche Irene Kristie is survived by her son, Jaxson “Jake” Toney,
Bob was a former pilot, having rebuilt his Aeronca (Balzer) Bowers. of Whitehouse, Ohio; daughter, Taylor Toney, of Enum-
Chief airplane. He and Mary enjoyed bowling for sev- claw, Washington; father, Rex Humbert, of Everett,
eral years. They were able to enjoy several vacations in He was a 1960 graduate of Bryan High School. Washington; sister, Jackie (Steve) Waldron, of Bryan
Italy, Portugal, Hawaii, and Puerto Vallarta. Bob was Carson worked at Challenge Cook Corporation until and brother, Tracy Yager, of Maui, Hawaii. She was
an avid fisherman, and not only enjoyed his person- they closed. He then went to work for Sauder Man- preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Humbert.
al well-stocked pond, but spent many winters on the ufacturing, where he worked for 20 years until his
Gulf of Mexico at Corpus Christi, Texas. retirement. He was a member of the Bryan Eagles In accordance with Kristie’s wishes, there will be no
Bob and Mary embraced a special marriage based Aerie 2233, Bryan Moose Lodge 1064, AMVETS Post vistiation or services at this time. Arrangements have
on love, laughter, trust and a special system of checks 54 and the VFW Post 2489. In his free time, Carson been entrusted to Krill Funeral Service, 860 West Mul-
and balances based on their individual backgrounds. enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending time around berry Street, Bryan.
This produced a co-mingled family of 11 children, 10 family and friends. He especially cherished his time
of who still survive. Gregory (Theresa) Leupp of Ango- spent wirh his children and grandchildren. Loree Carter (1938 - 2018)
la, IN, Douglas Leupp of Marion, OH, Maureen (Mike)
Boissa of Reading, PA, Patricia (Tim) Pfau of Kalama- Surviving are his four children, Loretta Ann “Lori” (Bryan Resident)
zoo, MI, Christine Saputo of Corpus Christi, TX, David (Larry) Heater of Defiance, Ohio, Terri Lynn (Jay)
(Helen) Pfau of Palm Harbor, FL, Scott (Karen) Saputo Stroud of Dallas, Georgia, Jeff Eugene Bowers of De- Loree L. Carter, age 79,
of Napoleon, Steve (Julie) Saputo of Napoleon, Amy fiance, Ohio, and Brenda Lee (Ron) Coffman of Edger- of Bryan, Ohio, passed
(Ed) Guthrie of Holland, OH, Jeff (Tammy) Carl of Na- ton, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Christopher Heater, away in her home early
poleon. They were privileged to enjoy 26 grandchildren Courtnie (Chad) Coppes, Malorie (Jacob) Paschal, Thursday, June 21, 2018.
and 35 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his Cory Mock, Joshua Hootman, Justin (Kiley) Coffman Mrs. Carter was a 1956
former spouse, Barbara Hoffman Schindler, the moth- and Tyler Coffman; six great-grandchildren. He was graduate of Camden-Fron-
er of his children. preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Rich- tier High School and been
In addition to his parents, Bob was pre-deceased ard Bowers and two sisters, Betty Browneller and Pa- employed at Citizens Na-
by his beloved daughter, Susan E. Leupp Kulka, sib- tricia Goeltzenleuchter. tional Bank in Bryan prior
lings; Hazen, John, Charles, Kathryn Meyer, Victor to working at the Aro Cor-
and James. A celebration of life for Carson Eugene Bowers will poration in Bryan, retiring
As requested by Bob, there will be no public fu- be held at a later date at the AMVETS Post 54, 222 in 1999, with twenty years
neral. Burial will be private. A Celebration of Life will Paige Street, Bryan, where the family will receive rela- of service. She enjoyed
be celebrated at his residence starting at 1:00 P.M. on tives and friends and share memories and stories of reading, spending time with her grandchildren and great-
Saturday, June 30, 2018. The invitation is extended Carson and how he touched each and every life. Ar- grandchildren, and wintering in the warmer climates of
to family, friends, neighbors, in-laws and out-laws. A rangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Arizona and Florida in her retirement.
balloon lift-off will be celebrated at 10:00 P.M. Memo- Funeral Home. Loree L. Carter was born on August 21, 1938, in Fron-
rial contributions may be directed to St. John’s Chris- tier, Michigan, the daughter of Bernard and Helen (Ad-
tian Church, St. Augustine Catholic School, or the Those planning an expression of sympathy are ams) Fowler. She married Raymond D. Carter on Decem-
charity of the donor’s choice. asked to consider memorial contributions be made to ber 1, 1956, in Frontier, Michigan and he survives.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Surviving in addition to her husband are three daugh-
www.grisierfh.com. Grisier Funeral Home in Archbold Center, 6825 State Route 66 North, Defiance, Ohio ters, Denise (Terry) Collins, of Bryan, Teresa (Lonnie) Rob-
has been entrusted with arrangements. 43512. inson, of Garrett, Indiana, and Brenda Bunnell, of Bryan;
five grandchildren, Matthew (Erika) Collins, Andrew Col-
lins, Justin (Chelsea) Bunnell, Brittany Carter and Erica
Robinson; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dar-
lene (Tom) Stuchell, of Hillsdale, Michigan. She was pre-
ceded in death by her parents.
Memorials are requested to American Cancer Society
Relay for Life “Stuchall Clan”.

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POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

WAUSEON POLICE (June 18) 841 N. Shoop Ave., Escort- (June 7) Cass St., Domestic Dispute $79.
(June 13) 428 Howard St., Neighborhood Funeral (June 7) Brookside Dr., Assist Rescue- Ledyard, Mark D. (Stryker, Ohio). Seat
Trouble (June 18) 1150 N. Shoop Ave., Accident injury
(June 13) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Animal (Property Damage) (June 7) E. Airport Hwy., Non-Injury belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
Call (June 18) 152 S. Fulton St., 911 Hang Crash Mack,Debra S. (Ney, Ohio). 68/55
(June 13) 231 W. Linfoot St., Junk/ Up Contact In Person (June 7) Mettabrook Dr., Custody Dis-
Abandoned Vehicle (June 18) 231 W. Linfoot St., Vandalism pute speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(June 13) 318 W. Chestnut St., Investi- (June 18) 840 N. Shoop Ave., Animal Call (June 7) Co. Rd. H@ CR 2-2, Welfare Mann, Roger H. (Montpelier, Ohio).
gate Complaint (June 18) 720 N. Shoop Ave., Civil Matter Check
(June 13) 402 Joanna Dr., Cildren Unat- (June 18) E. Chestnut St.@S. Fulton St., (June 7) Church St., 911 Hang Up Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
tended Check on Loose Wire (June 8) Hallett Ave. Overpass, Street Marowelli, Lawrence R. (West Unity,
(June 13) 660 Hemlock, 911 Hang Up (June 18) 944 Arrowhead Trail, Lost/ Obstruction
Contact In Person Found/Recovered (June 8) E. Airport Hwy., Theft/Lost Ohio). OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $89; Jail:
(June 13) 1373 N. Ottokee St., Investi- (June 18) N. Fulton St.@W. Willow, De- Property 20 days with 17 days suspended. Opera-
gate Complaint bris/Item in Roadway (June 8) N. Main St., Suspicious Juve- tor’s license suspended from March 18,
(June 13) 630 Third St., Suicide Attempt (June 18) 824 N. Shoop Ave., Cart Hit nile 2018 to March 18, 2019. No future viola-
(June 13) 840 W. Elm St., Larceny Vehicle (June 8) Co. Rd. F@Co. Rd. 3, Assist tions within next 2 years. 1st Timers Re-
(June 13) 940 E. Oak St., Run Away or (June 18) Detroit St.@W. Oak St., Open Deputy treat within 90 days. Vacate ADM license
Unruly Door (June 9) W. Airport Hwy., Unlock suspension and fees.
(June 13) 1285 N. Shoop Ave., Suspi- (June 18) 1120 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 18, Vehicle
cious Person Animal Call (June 9) Garfield Ave., Found Property McGill, Jerica L. (Edgerton, Ohio). Im-
(June 13) 131 Cedar St., Welfare Check (June 18) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 73, (June 9) W. Airport Hwy., Assist Res- proper start/back. Fine: $50; Costs: $85.
(June 14) 555 W. Linfoot St., Man w/ Civil Matter cue-ill
Gun (June 19) 809 Lawrence Ave., Suspicious (June 9) Mettabrook Dr., Loose Dog Michael, Brett R. (Bryan, Ohio). 65/55
(June 14) 425 Cole St. Unit 105, Welfare Person (June 9) Hallett Ave. Overpass, speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Check (June 19) 455 E. Airport Hwy., Alarm Juveniles
(June 14) 425 Cole St. Unit 105, Mental Drop (June 10) S. Main St., Assist Rescue-ill Mitchell, Andrew T. (Montpelier, Ohio).
(June 14) N. Brunell St.@ W. Elm St., (June 19) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Animal (June 10) W. Airport Hwy., Unauthor- 52/35 speed. Fine: $40; Costs: $85.
Animal Call Call ized Use
(June 14) 749 Fairway Ln., Debris/Item (June 19) 1375 N. Shoop Ave., Investi- (June 10) Maddie St., Domestic Dispute Meyer, Megan R. (Archbold, Ohio).
in Roadway gate Complaint (June 11) E. Airport Hwy., Suspicious 74/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(June 14) 233 Hickory St., Larceny (June 19) 141 N. Fulton St., 911 Hang Persons
(June 14) 142 E. Oak St., Larceny Up Contact In Person (June 11) Airport@Hallett, OVI/War- Mossburg, Gary J. Jr. (Montpelier,
(June 14) 1214 N. Shoop Ave., Larceny (June 19) 944 Arrowhead Trail, Accident rant Ohio). 69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(June 14) 1051 N. Shoop Ave., Accident (Property Damage) (June 11) Swanton Cemetary, Assist
(Property Damage) (June 19) 1000-B Barney Oldfield, Suspi- Deputy-vandalism Newman, Kelsie (Defiance, Ohio).
(June 14) 224 Jefferson St., Larceny cious Activity (June 11) W. Airport Hwy., Theft 45/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(June 14) 130 N. Oakwood St., Assault (June 19) 540 Enterprise Ave., Investi- (June 11) Dodge St., Suspicious Person
(June 14) 714 Fairway Dr. Unit 101, In- gate Complaint (June 12) W. Airport Hwy., Possible Newman, Velvet L. (Montpelier, Ohio).
vestigate Complaint (June 19) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Larceny Abuse 69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(June 15) 1210 N. Shoop Ave., Suspi- (June 20) 854 S. Shoop Ave., Alarm Drop (June 12) Maddie St., 911 Hang Up
cious Activity (June 12) Airport@Co. Rd. 2, Peace Reidt, Alex (Bryan, Ohio). Left of cen-
(June 15) 201 N. Fulton St., Open Door SWANTON POLICE Keep ter. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(June 15) 320 Sycamore St., 911 Hang (June 1) RR Tracks by S. Main, Suspi- (June 14) Hickory St., Assist Medical-ill
Up Contact In Person cious Act (June 14) Maddie St., Loose Dog Resendez, Deborah S. (Edon, Ohio).
(June 15) 480 E. Airport Hwy., Accident (June 1) Maddie St., Neighbor Trouble (June 14) Airport@S. Main, Injury 66/55 speed. Fine: $45; Costs: $79.
(Property Damage) (June 1) Crabtree, Unlock Vehicle Accident
(June 15) 1375 N. Shoop Ave., Accident (June 2) Veronica Dr., Unruly Juvenile (June 14) Turtle Creek Cir, Suicide Rey, Leonard S. (Defiance, Ohio). Stop
(Property Damage) (June 2) Co. Rd. 3, Assist Deputy-As- Threats sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(June 15) 117 S. Fulton St. Unit 202, sault (June 15) Memorial Park, Disabled
Narcotics (June 2) Airport@S. Main, Welfare Vehicle Snow, Duffy E. (Bryan, Ohio). Failure
(June 15) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Accident Check (June 15) Airport@Hallett, Accidental to yield. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(Property Damage) (June 3) SH 295@Shaffer, Assist Depu- Alarm
(June 15) Beech St.@Glenwood, 911 ty-Animal (June 15) E. Airport Hwy., Fight Spires, Jonathan L. (Montpelier, Ohio).
Hang Up Contact In Person (June 3) Veronica Dr., Juvenile Problem Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
(June 15) 135 Darlene Dr., Suicidal (June 4) Chestnut St., Property Dam- WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC
Threats age Albritton, Jonathan D. (Bryan, Ohio). Strup, John F. (Edgerton, Ohio). Seat
(June 15) 725 S. Shoop Ave., Investigate (June 4) Allen Dr., Cable Lines Down Driving under suspension. Fine: $200; belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
Complaint (June 4) Paigelynn St., Suicide Threats Costs: $79.
(June 15) 248 N. Fulton St., Suspicious (June 4) Airport@ CR. 2, Disabled Ve- Altaffer, Jill (Montpelier, Ohio). 45/35 Szczepanski, Kristen L. (Bryan, Ohio).
Activity hicle speed. Fine: $40; Costs: $85. 79/55 speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(June 16) 327 Barbara Dr., Burglary (June 4) Memorial Park, Suspicious Ve- Armstrong, Karen K. (Montpelier,
(June 16) 1170 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 12, hicle Ohio). 77/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Weber, Faith E. (Wauseon, Ohio).
Domestic Violence (June 4) Co. Rd. 2, Possible Scam Bellman, Aurora J. (Bryan, Ohio). 69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(June 16) 209 Beech St., Domestic Vio- (June 4) Paigelynn, Suspicious/Door to Expired operator’s license. Fine: $100;
lence Door Costs: $79. Wolford, John C. (Alvordton, Ohio).
(June 16) 422 E. Chestnut St., 911 hang (June 4) Valleywood Dr., Peace Keep Bird, Danielle (Defiance, Ohio0. 44/35 Unsafe vehicle. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
Up Contact In Person (June 4) S. Main St., Injured Person speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(June 16) 200-B Maple St., Loud Noise (June 5) Brookside@Woodland, Curfew Bowers, Becca L. (Montpelier, Ohio). WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL
(June 16) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 902, Ani- Complaint 65/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Apger, Jed M. (Bryan, Ohio). Distrib-
mal Call (June 5) Dodge St., Unauthorized Use Bowers, Cody L. (Pioneer, Ohio). 65/55 uting cigarettes to a minor. Fine: $150;
(June 16) 230 Clinton St., Investigate (June 5) E. Airport Hwy., Unwanted speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Costs: $79.
Complaint Persons Brandt, Adam G. (Defiance, Ohio). Baughman, Melissa M. (Montpelier,
(June 16) 455 E. Airport Hwy., Disabled (June 6) W. Airport Hwy., Accidental 67/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Ohio). Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $150;
Vehicle Alarm Brown, Jack L. (Bryan, Ohio). Expired Costs: $85. Possession. Fine: $150; Costs:
(June 16) 605 Meadow Ln., Investigate (June 6) Airport@Hallett, Suspicious plates. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. $40. Operator’s license suspended from
Complaint Vehicle Cupps, Tory E. (Ney, Ohio). 67/55 June 21, 2018 to December 18, 2018.
(June 17) 1285 N. Shoop Ave., Unit 60, (June 6) Mettabrook Dr., Assit Rescue- speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Bunch, David L. (Stryker, Ohio). Drug
Fight ill Esterline, David E. (Pioneer, Ohio). paraphernalia. Fine: $96; Costs: $79.
(June 17) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Accident (June 6) Brookside Dr., Welfare Check Traffic control device. Fine: $71; Costs: Herder, Johnathon P. (Bryan, Ohio).
(Property Damage) (June 6) E. Airport Hwy., Peace Keep $79. Theft. Fine: $500; Costs: $204; Jail: 180
(June 17) 230 Clinton St., Investigate (June 6) S. Main St., Suicide Threats Filip, Toni L. (Bryan, Ohio). 65/55 days with 150 days suspended. No future
Complaint (June 6) Memorial Park, Unruly Juve- speed. Fine: $50; Costs: $86. violations within next 5 years. Restitution
(June 17) 115 N. Fulton St., Suspicious nile Gieser, Kaleb F. (Pioneer, Ohio). Seat of $664.88. No contact with victim, Wal-
Person (June 6) Allen@Garfield, Soliciting Door belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Mart. Jail time consecutive with following
(June 17) 1496 N. Shoop Ave., Run Away to Door Herman, Chris R. (Edon, Ohio). Seat case.
or Unruly (June 6) Veronica Dr., Unruly Juvenile belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Herder, Johnathon P. (Bryan, Ohio).
(June 17) 555 W. Linfoot St., 911 Hang (June 6) Airport@Scott, Assist-Gas Leak Herman, Michael C. (Bryan, Ohio). Criminal trespass. Fine: $250; Costs: $84;
Up Contact In Person (June 6) N. Main St., Juveniles Smok- Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Jail: 30 days with 20 days suspended. No
(June 17) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Welfare ing Hinker, Sharon K. (Montpelier, Ohio). future violations within next 5 years. No
Check (June 6) Lawrence St., Open Burning No driver’s license. Fine: $200; Costs: $79. contact with victim, Wal-Mart. Jail time
(June 17) 428 E. Chestnut St., Run Away (June 7) Chestnut St., Assist Deputy- Howard, Randall L. Jr. (Napoleon, consecutive with preceding case.
or Unruly Juvenile Ohio). Expired plates. Fine: $46; Costs: Metz, Ashlyn T. (Hicksville, Ohio). Pos-
(June 17) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 36, (June 7) Dodge St., Theft $79. session. Fine: $96; Costs: $79.
Investigate Complaint (June 7) Garfield@Munson, Loose Dog Hutchison, Logan H. (Montpelier, Oberlin, Ricky E. (Montpelier, Ohio).
(June 18) 915 Leggett St., Vandalism (June 7) Lilac Ln., Non-injury Crash Ohio). Expired plates. Fine: $46; Costs: Weeds to be cut. Fine: $90; Costs: $85.
Otero, Garerdo (Ney, Ohio). Disorderly
conduct. Fine: $50; Costs: $79.
Young, Robert G. (Bryan, Ohio). Notice
to cut weeds. Fine: $50; Costs: $79.

WILLIAMS COUNTY COMMON

PLEAS SENTENCINGS
Love, Jameson D. (Bryan, Ohio). Do-
mestic violence, a third degree felony.
Sentenced to a 24 month term of incar-
ceration through ODRC and a discretion-
ary period of 3 years post release control.
Credit for time served. Ordered to pay all
costs of prosecution, any court appointed
counsel costs, and any supervision fees
permitted.
Mundy, Justin E. (Pioneer, Ohio).
Breaking and entering, a fifth degree felo-
ny. Sentenced to 2 years community con-
trol with a 180 day term of incarceration
at CCNO. All said days of ...

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

...incarceration suspended pending 72/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85.
compliance with the terms of proba-
tion. Ordered to pay restitution of $310 Fulton County Grand JuryFord, Stephen A. (Delta, Ohio). 80/70
to Goebel wrecking, fined $500, and
ordered to pay all costs of prosecution, speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
any court appointed counsel costs, and Gericke, Mason G. (Archbold, Ohio).
any supervision fees permitted. Improper plates. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.

Perry, TC A. (Montpelier, Ohio). Indicts Eleven IndividualsGleckler, Patricia S. (Wauseon, Ohio).
Count III: Failure to comply with the or- 70/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85.
der or signal of a police officer, a third Heller, Nathan J. (Edon, Ohio). On June 18, 2018, the Fulton Coun- or investigation.
degree felony; Count IV: Aggravated ty Grand Jury considered indictments KENNETH L. HINES, age 39, of
possession of drugs, a third degree fel- 70/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93. charging individuals with Fulton County
ony. Sentenced to an 18 month term of Huerta, Angel J. (Archbold, Ohio). Crimes, according to Fulton County Pros- Dolton IL, wan indicted on one count of
incarceration and a discretionary pe- ecuting Attorney Scott A. Haselman. Tampering With Evidence. On or about
riod of 3 years post release control on Stop sign. Fine: $102; Costs: $93. June 7, 2018, he allegedly tampered
each count. Sentences to run consecu- Maynhart, Cassie S. (Delta, Ohio). ZACHARY C. SCHLOSSER, age 33, with evidence in an official proceeding
tively for an aggregate term of 3 years. of Wauseon, OH, was indicted on one or investigation.
Credit for time served. Ordered to pay 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. count of Burglary. On or about May 11,
all costs of prosecution, any court ap- Michalski, Kenya M. (Swanton, Ohio). 2018, he allegedly trespassed in an oc- MIKE A. WALLACE, age 33, of Swan-
pointed counsel costs, and any supervi- cupied structure with purpose to com- ton, OH, was indicted on one count of
sion fees permitted. 74/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. mit a criminal offense. Receiving Stolen Property, one count of
Myers, Lila M. (Archbold, Ohio). Stop Theft, and one count of Misuse of Credit
Shumaker, William L.D. (Forest, DONALD L. SIMON, III, age 38, Cards. On or about May 3, 2018, he al-
Ohio). Count I: Forgery, a fifth degree for school bus. Fine: $100; Costs: $93. of Delta OH, was indicted on one legedly obtained money using a stolen
felony; Count II: Criminal Simulation, Myers, Mark E. (Delta, Ohio). Seat count of Trafficking in Heroin and credit card.
a first degree misdemeanor; Count III: one count of Possession of Heroin. On
Criminal Tools, a fifth degree felony. On belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $48. or about December 29, 2017, he al- JEREMY W. DILLER, age 35, of Syl-
Count I, sentenced to an 11 month term Opdyke, James W. (Archbold, Ohio). legedly sold or offered to sell heroin. vania, OH, was indicted on one count
of incarceration through ODRC and a of Breaking and Entering, one count of
discretionary period of 3 years post re- 43/25 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. JUSTEN M. DOUGLASS, age 23, of Burglary, one count of Theft, one count
lease control. On Count II, sentenced to Phillips, Pamela K. (Swanton, Ohio). Fayette, OH, was indicted on two counts of Theft of Drugs, three counts of Theft
a 6 month term of incarceration through of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated From A Person In a Protected Class, and
CCNO. On Count III, sentenced to an 11 72/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. and three counts of Improperly Han- one count of Engaging in a Pattern of
month term of incarceration through Rashley, Marvin J. (Swanton, Ohio). dling Firearms in a Motor Vehicle. On or Corrupt Activity. On or about July 20,
ODRC and a discretionary period of 3 about May 26, 2018, he allegedly oper- 2017 to July 25, 2017, he allegedly
years post release control Sentences Stop for emergency vehicle. Fine: $74; ated a motor vehicle while under the in- trespassed in both unoccupied and oc-
to run concurrently to one another as Costs: $85. fluence of alcohol and allegedly while he cupied structures with the purpose to
well as a sentence previously imposed knowingly had a loaded handgun that commit theft offenses. He laso alleged-
by the court. Ordered to pay all costs of Ruiz, D Nanette (Wauseon, Ohio). was accessible to the driver. ly stole chainsaws, blank checks, and
prosecution, any court appointed coun- Stop sign. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. dangerous drugs from elderly persons.
sel costs, and any supervision fees per- JOHN J. FELIX, age 57, of Fayette,
mitted. Short, Todd W. (Archbold, Ohio). OH, was indicted on one count of Do- NATHANIEL R. SALDIVAR, age
51/35 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93. mestic Violence and one count of Men- 29, of Wauseon, OH, was indicted on
FULTON COUNTY acing. On or about June 3, 2018, he one count of Aggravated Possession of
TRAFFIC Shadbolt, Dugan M. (Wauseon, Ohio). allegedly caused or attempted to cause Drugs. On or about April 13, 2018, he
70/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93. physical harm to a family or household- allegedly possessed Methamphetamine.
Brandt, Joshua A. (Bryan, Ohio). er member.
82/70 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. Siebenaler, Brennen A. (Edgerton, EDWARD G. WALLACE, age 58, of
Ohio). Red light. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
Brennan, Barbara A. (Wauseon,
Ohio). 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: Stoll, David R. (Wauseon, Ohio). Stop
$93. sign. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.

Davis, Brandy M. (Delta, Ohio). Waidelich, Caleb D. (Stryker, Ohio).
38/25 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. 51/35 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93.

Davis, Jessica C. (Lyons, Ohio). Webb, Patricia L. (Swanton, Ohio).
Expired plates. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.

FULTON COUNTY CRIMINAL SCOTT C. PFAFF, age 27, of Delta, Swanton, OH, was indicted on three
Centers, Keith M. (Archbold, Ohio). OH, was indicted on one count of Pos- counts of Pandering Obscenity Involving
Wildlife violation. Fine: $50; Costs: $83. session of Heroin. On or about Decem- aa Minor and one count of Gross Sexual
Gante, Manuel M. (Wauseon, Ohio). ber 29, 2017, he allegedly possessed Imposition. On or about May 8, 2018,
Disorderly conduct. Fine: $100; Costs: heroin. he allegedly had sexual contact with a
$75. person age 13 or younger. He also alleg-
JACOB E. OLSON, age 26, of edly created obscene material involving
Wauseon, was indicted on one count of
Possession of Heroin and one count of a minor as a participant.
FULTON COUNTY CIVIL Tampering With Evidence. On or bout It should be noted that an indict-
For: Archbold Limited Partnership November 29, 2017 he allegedly pos- ment is merely an accusation, and that
(Corunna, Indiana). Against: Heilman, sessed heroin and allegedly tampered all criminal defendants are presumed
Katie (Archbold, Ohio). $2092. with evidence in an official proceeding innocent until and unless proven guilty.

FBI: Former Ohio Sheriff Extorted Indiana Derailed Train
Nearly $100K From Dealers, Others Bursts Into Flames

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The FBI says and 2016 while he was Allen County
a former Ohio sheriff accused of taking sheriff. Investigators allege Crish pro-
nearly $100,000 in bribes from drug vided special treatment in return for the PRINCETON, Ind. (AP) — A freight Parts of the train remained on fire
dealers and others while in office has money. train derailed in southwestern Indiana Monday. Princeton fire Chief Mike Pflug
been indicted on federal charges. and several train cars caught fire, forc- told the Evansville Courier & Press that
Crish resigned as sheriff in 2017 fol- ing the evacuation of nearby homes he was OK with a plan to let the fires
Authorities say 54-year-old Samuel lowing an FBI raid on his Lima office the while authorities monitored air quality burn themselves out.
Crish, of Delphos, was charged Mon- previous year. Monday, officials said.
day in U.S. District Court in Toledo CSX said preliminary reports show
with bribery, extortion and making false FBI Special Agent Stephen Anthony The train derailed Sunday evening one of the cars leaked propane.
statements. said in a statement that Crish made the near a trailer park in Princeton, about
situation worse by lying to the bureau. 150 miles (240 kilometers) southwest of Durnil said five of the cars contained
Authorities say Crish extorted almost Indianapolis, the Gibson County Sher- propane, and Pflug said smoke from
$100,000 from five people between 2012 Crish’s attorney declined to comment iff’s Office said in a statement. burning propane presents no threat to
because he hadn’t seen the indictment. humans. Durnil said most of the smoke

No one was injured in the derailment, was coming from burning cars loaded
Indiana State Police spokesman Sgt. with french fries.
Four Dead (Three From Ohio) In Curt Durnil said at a news conference “The french fries are what are caus-
Indiana Wrong Way Turnpike Crash Monday. Twenty-three freight train cars
left the tracks. Rail operator CSX said in ing the problem right now,” he said.
a statement that the cause was under First responders on Sunday went

door-to-door to evacuate people living
investigation. within a 1-mile (1.6-kilometer) radius of
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (AP) — Authori- way driver collided with an SUV and a The evacuation was lifted and roads the derailment. Durnil said the state fire
ties say three people from Ohio died fol- truck. A car also crashed. marshal’s office and CSX are monitoring
lowing a four-vehicle crash in northern that had been closed, including U.S. 41, air quality.
Indiana that also killed a wrong-way Police say three passengers in the were reopened Monday afternoon, the
driver. SUV died, including 42-year-old De- sheriff’s office said. CSX planned to move some of the
nita Rice, 1-year-old Bryson Rice and cars to allow better access to the parts
The crash happened Sunday along 12-year-old Makayla Lanier. Police say Several people called 911 to report of the train still on fire, Durnil said.
the Indiana Toll Road near Mishawaka. the SUV driver and another child were the derailment and an explosion.

State police were responding to a call taken to a hospital. Those in the SUV 2 Killed In Wrong-Way
about a vehicle driven erratically along were from Painesville, Ohio.
the eastbound lanes when it turned Police said Monday 32-year-old Chin-
around and headed westbound in the
tan Patel of South Bend, identified as
eastbound lanes. Police say the wrong- the wrong-way driver, also died.

Crash Near Fort WayneState Patrol Investigating Double
Fatality Crash; Five Others Injured NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (AP) — Two way on State Route 3 just after midnight
people were killed when a wrong-way when she struck the SUV that the two
driver crashed into an SUV on a high- victims were riding in.
way near Fort Wayne. The driver of the SUV and another
The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van wearing seatbelts. Burns was trans- The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette passenger were taken to the hospital
Wert Post is investigating a double fatal ported to Paulding County Hospital and with injuries.
crash that occurred at approximately treated for non-life threatening injuries. reports that 26-year-old Sa Dit and
3:58 P.M. on Thursday afternoon, June Gerken was also transported to Pauld- 27-year-old Lai Lar Bee, both of Fort The woman driving the minivan was
21, 2018, on State Route 49, just north ing County Hospital. A rear passenger of Wayne, died in the wreck early Satur- arrested and also taken to the hospital
of Township Road 214, in Paulding the Ellert vehicle was transported to the day morning with internal, leg and neck injuries. An-
County. Paulding County Hospital and treated other passenger in the minivan was also
for non-life threatening injuries. Ellert Police say a 47-year-old Garrett injured.
A 1995 Buick Riviera, operated by woman was driving a minivan the wrong

Zachery S. Burns, age 27, of Antwerp, and his front seat passenger were trans- Man Who Tried To Recruit
Ohio, was southbound on State Route ported to Parkview Hospital where they
49. Mr. Burns struck the rear of a south- were treated for non-life threatening in-
bound 2003 Dodge Durango. The impact
caused the Durango to slide left of center

For Islamic State Sentencedwhich was then struck by a northbound
2016 Chevrolet 3500, driven by Kurtis juries.
Ellert, age 40, of Hamilton, Indiana. Af- The crash resulted in a closure of
ter the initial impact the Burns vehicle
slid off of the right side of the roadway State Route 49, between County Road
then continued back onto the roadway 204, and County Road 220 for several
where it crossed the center line and was hours. The roadway has since been re- AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man An affidavit alleged the 41-year-old
struck by a northbound 2005 Pontiac opened. The Van Wert Post was assisted who tried to recruit members for the Is- Al-Ghazi began using social media in
G6, driven by Josh Gerken, age 33, of by Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, An- lamic State group has been sentenced to July 2014 to pledge his support to the
Edon, Ohio. twerp Fire and EMS, Gideon’s Towing, 16 years in federal prison. militant group and to recruit members.
and J & R Towing. He also made references while chatting
Both occupants of the Durango were Amir Said Rahman Al-Ghazi (ah- online with FBI sources about staging
pronounced dead at the scene by Pauld- Alcohol is believed to be a factor. The MEER’ sy-EED’ RAHK’-mahn GAH’-zee), terror attacks in the U.S.
ing County Coroner, Dr. Joseph M. crash remains under investigation. The formerly Robert McCollum (mah-KAHL’-
Kuhn. Neither of the occupants were Ohio State Highway Patrol encourages uhm), pleaded guilty in March 2016 to He was arrested in June 2015 while
drivers and occupants to always where attempting to provide material support trying to buy an AK-47 assault rifle from
their seat belts, to never drive distracted to a designated foreign terrorist organi- an undercover FBI agent.
or impaired, and to reduce speed during zation and two counts of being a felon in
inclement weather. possession of firearms. His attorney wasn’t immediately
available for comment.

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Williams County Grand Jury Indicts Thirty Individuals

Members of the Williams County charged with causing or attempting to felony charge. property owned by the Correction Cen-
Grand Jury convened on Tuesday, June cause physical harm to a family mem- Travis T. Whaley, 27, of Montpelier ter of Northwest Ohio. Wilson is also
19 and issued indictments against 30 ber on or about June 14, 2018 after charged with spitting on a corrections
individuals facing a total of 57 charges. having previously been convicted in a was indicted on one count of corrupting officer on or about May 28, 2018.
Those indicted include: domestic violence case in 1998. another with drugs, a second degree fel-
ony, and one count of felonious assault, Thomas J. Wilson, 34, of Defiance
Carl A. Baatz, 26, of Toledo was in- Krystal L. Oehler, 36, of Stryker was also a second degree felony. Whaley is was indicted on three counts of aggra-
dicted for vandalism, a fifth degree felo- indicted on a total of seven counts. accused of administering or furnishing vated possession of drugs, each a fifth
ny. Baatz is charged with causing phys- Those counts include two counts of fifth or administering Fentanyl or another as degree felony. Wilson is charged with
ical harm to property owned by The degree felony aggravated possession of well as causing harm to another on or possessing or using methamphetamine
Correction Center of Northwest Ohio on drugs, one third degree felony count about April 27, 2018. on or about December 18, 2107, De-
or about May 21, 2018. of aggravated possession of drugs, one cember 20, 2017, and June 12, 2018.
second degree felony count of aggravat- Christopher M. Wilson, 37, of To-
George C. Bail II, 39, of Montpelier ed possession of drugs, one fifth degree ledo, Ohio was indicted on one count It should be noted that an indict-
was indicted for aggravated possession felony count of possession of drugs, of vandalism and one count of harass- ment is merely an accusation, and that
of drugs, a fifth degree felony. Bail is one fourth degree felony count of traf- ment by inmate, each a fifth degree fel- all criminal defendants are presumed
charged with possessing or using meth- ficking in heroin, and a first degree ony. It is alleged that on or about May innocent until and unless proven guilty
amphetamine on or about November 6, felony count of aggravated trafficking 18, 2018 that Wilson caused physical in a court of law.
2017. in drugs. The charges are in relation
to incidents occurring on or about Au- Naked Ohio Man Flees
Michael L. Bail, 47, of Stryker was gust 31, 2017, February 2, 2018, and Police, Gets Hit By A Car
indicted on a total of seven counts. February 7, 2018 and involve the pos-
Those counts include four fifth degree session, use, or trafficking of metham- STOWE, Ohio (AP) — Police say a na- stopped in Stowe when officers brought
felony counts of aggravated posses- phetamine, Hydrocodone, Suboxone, ked man led officers on a chase in Ohio out spike strips.
sion of drugs, one second degree felo- and heroin. Specifications attached to and was struck by a car while trying to
ny count of aggravated possession of the third degree felony aggravated pos- cross a highway. Police say the man then ran from his
drugs, one fifth degree felony counts of session of drugs charge as well as the car onto State Route 8, where he was
possession of drugs, and one first de- fifth degree felony possession of drugs Authorities say police first tried to struck by a passing minivan.
gree felony count of aggravated traffick- charge claim that Oehler was in posses- stop the 23-year-old man around 5 a.m.
ing in drugs. The charges stem from sion of $1930, which was instrumen- Monday when he was seen driving his The man has been transported to the
incidents occurring on or about August tality used in the commission of the of- car the wrong way on Interstate 77. hospital with non life-threatening inju-
31, 2017, February 2, 2018, and Febru- fense, and that the funds are subject to ries. Ohio State Police say drug use is
ary 7, 2018 and include the possession, seizure by the state. The man drove off, and his car was believed to be a factor in the chase.
use, and/or trafficking of methamphet-
amine, Tramadol, and Methoxyacetyl Kellie F. Osborn, 56, of Divide, Col- Montpelier’s Laney
Fentanyl. Specifications to one of the orado was indicted on a total of five
aggravated possession of drugs charges counts. Charges include three counts Sentenced In Child Abuse Case
indicates that Bail was in possession of of second degree felony theft from a per-
$1900 which was instrumentality used son in a protected class and two counts Alan Laney, 48, of Montpelier has and seven counts of endangering chil-
in the commission of the offense and of fourth degree felony theft from a per- been sentenced on the charges against dren, one a second degree felony and
that those funds are subject to seizure son in a protected class. The charges him in connection with the abuse of the remaining six third degree felo-
by the state. Specifications attached to are related to incidents occurring be- a seventeen month old child. Laney nies.
the second degree count of aggravated tween the time span of September 2004 was originally indicted in September
possession of drugs and the aggravat- and May 2015. During this time span, 2017 on a total of 11 charges in rela- Sentencing was handed down by
ed trafficking of drugs counts indicate Osborn is accused depriving an elderly tion to the incident(s) and a guilty ver- Williams County Common Pleas Court
that Bail is also the owner and operator person of Williams County from approx- dict was announced on May 11, 2018. Judge JT Stelzer on June 18.
of a vehicle used in the commission of imately $145,000 in cash, annuities,
the offenses and that the vehicle is also and miscellaneous personal property. Court records indicate that Laney In all, Laney has been sentenced to
subject to seizure. was found guilty of one count of felo- an aggregate term of 90 months (7.5
Timothy R. Osborn, 55, of Divide, nious assault, a second degree felony, years) incarceration through ODRC.
Michael R. Chavez, 56, of Montpe- Colorado was indicted on a total of five Credit has been given for time served.
lier was indicted on one count of do- counts. Charges include three counts
mestic violence, a fourth degree felony, of second degree felony theft from a per- Ohio Boy Scouts Leader Gets
and one count of assault, a first degree son in a protected class and two counts 8 Years For Sexually Abusing Boy
misdemeanor. Chavez is charged with of fourth degree felony theft from a per-
causing or attempting to cause harm son in a protected class. The charges CLEVELAND (AP) — A former Ohio the abuse in 2016. The teen was in the
to a family member on or about May are related to incidents occurring be- Boy Scouts leader who pleaded guilty courtroom. He submitted a letter that
18, 2018 after being convicted of previ- tween the time span of September 2004 to grooming and sexually abusing a said he and other scouts in the Olm-
ous domestic violence charge in 2014. and May 2015. During this time span, troop member has received eight years sted Falls troop looked up to Robert-
Chavez is additionally charged with Osborn is accused depriving an elderly in prison. son, a volunteer firefighter and auxil-
causing or attempting to cause harm person of Williams County from approx- iary police officer. He wrote that small
to another individual during the same imately $145,000 in cash, annuities, Cleveland.com reports 30-year-old touches by Robertson led to the sexual
incident. and miscellaneous personal property. Aaron Robertson apologized before abuse.
sentencing Tuesday in Cleveland. He
Jackie D. Concepcion, 34, of Bryan Austin M. Owens, 21, of Montpelier pleaded guilty last month to multiple Robertson’s attorney argued for a
was indicted for aggravated posses- was indicted on one count of aggravat- counts of sexual battery and gross shorter prison term saying the sex was
sion of drugs, a fifth degree felony. It ed possession of drugs, a fifth degree sexual imposition. consensual. Robertson must register
is alleged that Concepcion possessed felony. It is alleged that Owens pos- as a sex offender for the rest of his life.
or used methamphetamine on or about sessed or used Adderall on or about The boy was 13 when he reported
April 5, 2018. April 6, 2018.
Man Gets 47 Years Prison
Jose E. Concepcion, 42, of Bryan Destini D. Pelland, 31, of Bryan was For Shooting Ohio Police Officer
was indicted for aggravated posses- indicted on one count of domestic vio-
sion of drugs, a fifth degree felony. It lence. It is alleged that, on or about TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man Detective Jason Picking was shot
is alleged that Concepcion possessed May 30, 2018, Pelland caused or at- has been sentenced to 47 years in in the face during the raid. He’s back
or used methamphetamine on or about tempted to cause physical harm to a prison for shooting and wounding an to work but faces additional surger-
April 5, 2018. family member after having previously Ohio police detective and for shooting ies.
been convicted of a domestic violence at members of a SWAT team conduct-
Eric J. Cook, 38, of Bryan was in- charge in 2017. ing a no-knock search of his home. Lucas County Judge James Bates
dicted on one count of theft, a fifth de- told Hill that police showed unusual
gree felony. It is alleged that Cook stole Lesley J. Quarles II, 38, of Bryan was The Blade reports 39-year-old Ja- restraint in not shooting him.
a license plate from Welling Construc- indicted on one count of possession of maine Hill was sentenced Thursday in
tion of Bryan on or about May 1, 2018. cocaine, a fifth degree felony. Quarles is Toledo immediately after a jury found Hill testified at trial he thought
accused of possessing or using cocaine him guilty of seven counts of feloni- someone was breaking into his house
Matthew J. Costanzo, 32, of Defi- on or about April 28, 2018. ous assault for shooting at officers in and didn’t know it was police officers
ance was indicted for aggravated pos- November. trying to get inside. His attorney says
session of drugs, a fifth degree felony. Rebecca J. Raynor, 42, of Bryan an appeal is planned.
Costanzo is charged with possessing or was indicted on one count of aggravat-
using methamphetamine on or about ed menacing. It is alleged that, on or OSHP Investigating
November 29, 2017. about April 22, 2018, Raynor engaged Injury Crash On US 24
in menacing behavior against a Wil-
Steven L. Gilmer, 60, of Bryan was liams County Deputy Sheriff engaged in Napoleon Township – Troopers from Ontario. Mr. Kelly was wearing his seat
indicted on one count of operating a his official responsibilities and duties. the Bowling Green Post of the Ohio belt when the crash occurred and he
vehicle under the influence of alcohol State Highway Patrol are investigating was not injured.
or drug of abuse, a first degree misde- Keith D. Reitzel III, 40, of McAlester, an injury crash that occurred on north-
meanor, and one count of possession of Oklahoma was indicted for non-sup- east bound US 24, near the 39 mile post The 2005 Ford Taurus was operated
cocaine, a fifth degree felony. It is al- port of dependants, a fifth degree felo- (Woodlawn Avenue/US 6 exit), Napoleon by Madison C. Diemer, 17 years of age,
leged that, on or about April 13, 2018, ny. Reitzel is accused of being 26 weeks Township, Henry County. of Liberty Center, Ohio. She was wearing
Gilmer possessed or used cocaine and or more in arrears, with an arrearage her seat belt when the crash occurred.
operated a vehicle while under the in- total of $14,086.79, of obligated child On June 22, 2018, at approximate- Ms. Diemer suffered moderate injuries
fluence. support ly 2:43 p.m., a 2016 Volvo commercial and was transported by EMS to Henry
tractor-trailer was traveling northeast County Hospital. Ms. Diemer was cited
James L. Hurst, 36 of Bryan was in- Jonathon P. Rober, 54, of Bryan was on US 24. A 2005 Ford Taurus was for failing to control her vehicle.
dicted on one count of tampering with indicted on aggravated possession of merging onto US 24 from Woodlawn
evidence, a third degree felony. It is al- drugs, a fifth degree felony. It is alleged Avenue. The driver of the Ford Taurus Impairment by alcohol and/or drugs
leged that, on or about June 7, 2018, that Rober possessed or used metham- lost control, spun out and went in front is not believed to be a factor.
Hurst tampered with evidence related phetamine on or about March 7, 2018. of the Volvo commercial tractor-trailer.
to an ongoing investigation. The Volvo commercial tractor-trailer The northeast bound lanes of US 24
Heather K. Summers, 39, of Alvord- struck the Ford Taurus in the right were closed for approximately one hour
Justin L. Landis, 23, of New Haven, ton was indicted for aggravated pos- lane. After impact both vehicles ran off and have since reopened.
Indiana was indicted on one count of session of drugs, a fifth degree felony. the left side of the road and came to rest
theft, a fifth degree felony. Landis is Summers is charged with possessing or in the median. The Ohio State Highway Patrol was
charged with stealing $1948.48 worth using methamphetamine on or about assisted at the scene by the Henry
of miscellaneous merchandise from the February 4, 2018. The 2016 Volvo commercial trac- County Sherriff’s Office, the Napoleon
Bryan Wal-Mart on or about May 21 tor-trailer was operated by Stephen B. Police Department, and Napoleon Fire &
and May 24, 2018. Leroy A. Titus III, 41, of Garrett, Indi- Kelly, 53 years of age, of Mississauga, EMS. The commercial tractor-trailer was
ana was indicted for theft, a fifth degree recovered by K & K Collison and Ford
Corey M. Lewis, 36, of Bryan was felony. Titus is charged with stealing Taurus was towed by Snyder Chevy.
indicted on one count of aggravated $1827 in miscellaneous merchandise
possession of drugs and one count of from the Bryan Wal-Mart on or about
possession of heroin, each a fifth degree May 5, 2018.
felony. It is alleged that, on or about
October 19, 2017, Lewis possessed or AmyJo L. Travis, 41, of Bryan was
used methamphetamine and cocaine. indicted for aggravated possession of
drugs, a fifth degree felony. Travis is
Jacob R. Moore, 27, of West Unity charged with possessing or using meth-
was indicted for failure to appear, a amphetamine on or about December
fourth degree felony. It is alleged that, 18, 2017.
on or about May 7, 2018, Moore failed to
appear as required by the court in con- Kyle Z. Tyler, 24, of Camden, Michi-
nection with a previous felony charge. gan was indicted for failure to appear.
Tyler is accused of, on or about June
Wesley B. Nickles, 26, of Bryan in- 4, 2018, failing to appear as required
dicted on one count of domestic vio- by the court in connection to a previous
lence, a forth degree felony. Nickles is

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Over 100 Arrested In Ohio Barn Fire Kills 5,000 Pigs
Ohio Immigration Raid COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A massive says the fire spread quickly, causing
At Meatpacking Plant barn fire in Ohio has killed about 5,000 heavy smoke and intense heat.
pigs.
By: John Seewer plant as well. One firefighter injured his arm at the
ASSOCIATED PRESS “From what I saw and heard they say The fire started around 1 p.m. Tues- scene. He was treated at a hospital and
day at the Straathoff Swine Farm in later released.
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — More than 100 their loved ones haven’t come home,” Wayne Township, which is about 45
workers were arrested at an Ohio meat- White said a day after the raid. “In many miles (72 kilometers) southwest of Co- Officials say the fire has completely
packing plant by federal agents follow- ways, the dust hasn’t settled.” lumbus. destroyed two barns at the farm. The
ing a yearlong immigration investiga- cause of the fire has not been deter-
tion, the second large raid in the state No criminal charges have been filed The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office mined.
in the past two weeks. against Fresh Mark, but authorities say
the investigation is continuing. Former Adrian College
The investigation focused on whether ‘Jeopardy!’ Winner Could Get
the company knowingly hired people The company makes bacon, hot dogs, Prison For Sneaking Into Emails
who are in the country illegally and used ham and lunch meat for the Sugardale
fake identities belonging to U.S. citizens and Superior’s brands. ADRIAN, Mich. (AP) — A seven-time ments and problems” of faculty mem-
to get their jobs, Immigration and Cus- “Jeopardy!” winner who taught history bers, according to the Jackson Citizen
toms Enforcement officials said. The company referred questions to at a small Michigan college faces up to Patriot.
federal authorities, but noted in a state- five years in prison for sneaking into the
The arrests Tuesday come as the ment that Fresh Mark is a member of email accounts of other professors, ad- The 48-year-old Jass, of Tecumseh,
U.S. government steps up its focus on Immigration and Customs Enforce- ministrators and students. was later fired.
businesses that hire people in the coun- ment’s self-policing program that’s de-
try illegally as part of a broad range of scribed as a way for employers to verify Stephanie Jass, who taught at Adri- “Privacy rights are a fundamental
immigration crackdowns under Repub- workers are in the country legally and to an College in southern Michigan, plead- principle of our American democracy
lican President Donald Trump. spot fraudulent documents. ed guilty Wednesday in Lenawee Circuit and Adrian College stands with those
Court to a charge of unauthorized com- who protect these rights,” the school
The 146 arrests in one of the largest “This program between the US gov- puter access. Her sentencing is sched- said after Wednesday’s plea.
workplace immigration raids in recent ernment and private employers ensures uled for July 20.
years happened at Fresh Mark’s meat a lawful workforce,” Fresh Mark’s state- Jass’ seven-episode “Jeopardy!” win-
processing plant in Salem, in northeast- ment said. Authorities said Jass logged into oth- ning streak in 2012 was a record at the
ern Ohio. Immigration agents and local er people’s email accounts without per- time for a female contestant. It was later
authorities also carried out search war- The agency said members of the pro- mission over a four-day period last year broken.
rants at the company’s two other loca- gram aren’t immune from prosecution after the college reset everyone’s pass-
tions in Massillon and its plant in Can- for workforce compliance violations. words and assigned everyone the same Defense attorney Raymond Correll
ton. temporary password. Another professor said in court Wednesday that he intends
“Unlawful employment is one of learned what Jass had done and told to seek a delayed sentence which would
Most of the workers arrested were the key magnets drawing illegal aliens school officials. push back Jass’ sentencing to see how
from Guatemala, said Khaalid Walls, an across our borders,” said Steve Francis, she follows bond conditions set by a
agency spokesman. head of U.S. Immigration and Customs State police wrote in a report that the judge, according to the Daily Telegram
Enforcement’s Homeland Security In- professor told a detective that Jass had of Adrian.
Several of those who were detained vestigations unit in Detroit. a document that listed “notes and com-
were processed and released on Tues- Information from: The Daily Tele-
day because they are the sole care pro- Two weeks ago, immigration agents gram, http://www.lenconnect.com
viders of children or they have health arrested 114 people at a garden and
concerns, Walls said. landscaping company in northern Ohio.
Authorities said they planned to charge
Dustin White, a pastor in Canton workers for crimes including identity
whose ministry reaches out to dozens theft and tax evasion.
of Guatemalans working at Fresh Mark,
said he was told by families that some In December, a 62-year-old Guate-
workers were detained at the Canton malan national was killed at the Canton
plant after he stepped into a chute and
got caught in a waste auger, according
to authorities.

JEOPARDY CONTESTANT ... In this Oct. 2012 photo, Stephanie Jass of Tecumseh,
Mich., poses at Adrian College in Adrian, Mich. The former “Jeopardy!” winner has
been charged with illegally accessing co-workers’ email accounts at a small Michi-
gan college. (Mike Dickie/The Daily Telegram via AP)

Patrol Releases Defiance
OVI Checkpoint Results
RAID ... In this image provided by Jodie Bowers, detainees are escorted into an
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility, early Wednesday, June 20, Defiance – The Ohio State Highway One person was arrested for operating a
2018, in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio. More than 100 workers were arrested Tuesday, Patrol’s Defiance Post conducted an OVI vehicle while impaired and one diversion
at an Ohio meatpacking plant by federal agents following a yearlong immigration checkpoint on June 22, 2018 in Defiance resulted in the confiscation of an illegal
investigation, the second large-scale raid within the state in the past two weeks. County. The State Patrol, in cooperation weapon.
(Jodie Bowers via AP) with the Defiance City Police Department
and the Defiance County Sheriff’s Depart- The Ohio State Highway Patrol en-
Williams County Sheriff’s Department ment operated the checkpoint to deter in- courages drivers and occupants to always
Requesting Assistance Locating Michael Moser stances of impaired driving. where their seat belts, to never drive dis-
tracted or impaired, and to reduce speed
Approximately 323 vehicles traveled during inclement weather. If you suspect
through the checkpoint on Friday eve- impaired driving or illegal drug activity
ning. Three cars were diverted for fur- while traveling Ohio’s highways, please
ther investigation of impaired driving. dial #677 on your cell phone.

Ohio Judge Accidentally
Shoots Himself At Shooting Range

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Police say an Goulding was trying to holster the
Ohio judge accidentally shot himself at gun when it fired, striking him in the
a shooting range. leg.

Toledo Police say Lucas County Com- A range officer applied first aid while
mon Pleas Judge Michael Goulding was the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department
injured Thursday afternoon while going responded to the scene.
through a firearms qualification course
at the Scott Park shooting range. Goulding has been hospitalized with
non-life threatening injuries.

Ohio Settles Lawsuit With
Ex-Inmate Over Strip Search Claim

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio has Irizarry says one of the guards used a
agreed to pay a former inmate $72,500 racial slur and said he wanted to make
to settle a lawsuit that claimed guards an example of him. Irizarry was serving a
wrongfully strip searched him at a seven-year sentence for drug trafficking.
southeast Ohio prison.
Cleveland.com reports 37-year-old His attorneys say strips searches
Michael Moser age 38 is currently wanted by the Williams County Sheriff’s Of- Jose Irizarry, of Cleveland, said in his done in the casual view of other inmates
fice. Michael has a bench warrant from Bryan Municipal Court for Theft and Crimi- federal lawsuit that guards were acting is considered cruel and unusual punish-
nal Damaging and there is also a pick up order from the Adult Parole Authority on bad intelligence about drugs when ment.
for absconding. Moser’s original charge was Burglary. If you have information on they searched him in front of other in-
Michael, please contact the Williams County Sheriff’s Office or your local law en- mates in December 2015. No drugs were Irizarry was moved to another prison
forcement agency. found. when he complained and a guard cap-
tain who ordered the search was disci-
plined.

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Williams County Sheriff’s
Sexual Assault Of Autistic Adult Department Requesting Assistance

counts of gross sexual imposition and Locating Joseph Moser
one felony count each of rape, kidnap-
(JACKSON, Ohio) Ohio Attorney Gen- ping, obstructing justice, and obstruct-
eral Mike DeWine announced today that ing official business. He was also found
a southern Ohio man has been sentenced guilty of a sexually violent predator spec-
to life in prison for the sexual assault and ification.
kidnapping of a severely autistic adult.
The defendant was found guilty of sex-
Jackson County Common Pleas Court ually assaulting the victim in 2015 and
Judge Christopher Regan today sen- 2016. He was also convicted of taking the
tenced Shawn Blackburn, 52, of Oak woman, who functions below a two-year-
Hill, to the maximum sentence of life in old level and cannot speak, to Kentucky
prison with the possibility of parole after in an attempt to evade prosecution.
24.5 years. He was also labeled a Tier III
sex offender and would be subject to reg- “The defendant preyed on this vulner-
istration every 90 days for the rest of his able victim because she could not resist
life if he were to be released from prison. or even object to what was happening to
her,” said Attorney General DeWine. “I
Following a jury trial last month, will continue to stand up for people with
Blackburn was convicted on two felony disabilities and make certain that preda-
tors are held accountable.”

Authorities with the Jackson County
Sheriff’s Office investigated the case, and
prosecutors with Attorney General DeW-
ine’s Special Prosecutions Section pros-
ecuted the defendant.

In 2015, Attorney General DeWine
formed the Attorney General’s Advisory
Committee on Crime Victims with Dis-
abilities to advise the Attorney General’s
Office on ways to assist victims of crime
with special needs.

Paulding, Ohio Man Convicted In
2017 Slaying At Michigan Motel

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — An Ohio man Monday of first-degree murder. Joseph Moser, age 31, is wanted on a Bryan Municipal Court warrant for Do-
who was captured by police while aboard Defense lawyer Timothy Havis says mestic Violence. If you have any information on Moser’s location, please contact the
a bus in Indiana has been convicted of in an email Echols disagrees with the Williams County Sheriff’s Office at 419-636-3151 or your local law enforcement.
murder in the July 2017 stabbing death verdict and anticipates an appeal.
of a woman at a Michigan motel. The body of 43-year-old Christina
Daughenbaugh was found at a Lan-
The Lansing State Journal reports
26-year-old Curtis Jamaar Echols of Attorney General DeWine Announcessing motel. Investigators found a receipt
Paulding is scheduled to be sentenced in the room and got Echols’ cellphone Six Arrests Following
to a mandatory term of life in prison number. They tracked the phone to a
without parole on July 25. An Ingham Greyhound bus and Indiana State Po-
County, Michigan, jury convicted him lice arrested him near South Bend. Seizure Of $3.4 Million In Cocaine

Two Sentenced To Prison For Deaths ine. “Our task forces are skilled at in-
Of Three Kids In Michigan Fire tercepting large shipments of drugs like
this, and those caught bringing drugs
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Two people both offered apologies during sentenc- here will face very serious consequenc-
blamed for the deaths of three children ing. es.”
in a Flint, Michigan house fire have
each been sentenced to 18 to 36 years Starkey pleaded no contest to sec- The following suspects were arrested
in prison. ond-degree murder and other charges on drug charges:
related to the fire while King pleaded
The mother of two of the children, guilty to second-degree murder and ar- • Davion Craig, 22, Charlotte, North
Erica Starkey, and her acquaintance, son. Carolina
Rodney King Jr., were sentenced
Wednesday. Police say King set Star- Four-year-old Kayden Hull died in a • Antwonne Hunter, 49, Columbus
key’s house on fire after she left on an bedroom that was locked from the out- • Toinairis Hunter, 27, Columbus
early-morning trip to buy crack cocaine side with a padlock. The other victims • Josue Montelongo-Rangel, 34, Mis-
in June 2016. The Flint Journal reports were 13-year-old Onyah Starkey and a sion, Texas
friend, 14-year-old Brianna Beaushaw. • Juan Vela Jr., 40, Donna, Texas
• Luis Villareal, 28, McAllen, Texas
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) Ohio Attorney The suspects are currently in cus-
General Mike DeWine and members of tody at the Franklin County Jail.
the Central Ohio Organized Crime In- The Columbus Division of Police and
vestigations Commission/High Inten- Gahanna Police Department led the in-
sity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task vestigation as part of the Central Ohio
Force announced today the arrests of Organized Crime Investigations Com-
six people following the seizure of ap- mission/HIDTA Task Force with as-
proximately 75 pounds of cocaine. sistance from the Ohio State Highway
Authorities with the task force, which Patrol.
is part of Ohio Attorney General Mike Other agencies on the task force
DeWine’s Ohio Organized Crime Inves- include the Franklin County Sheriff’s
tigations Commission, made the arrests Office, Franklin County Prosecutor’s
after gathering evidence indicating that Office, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Inves-
the drugs were being transported from tigation, Ohio National Guard Coun-
Mexico to Columbus on a semi-truck. terdrug Program, Ohio Casino Control
Investigators intercepted the semi- Commission, Department of Homeland
SENTENCING ... Erica Marie Starkey wipes tears from her eyes as Genesee Circuit truck in Columbus and served a search Security, Drug Enforcement Agency,
Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut sentences her to 18 to 36 years in prison on Wednes- warrant on an East Fifth Street ware- Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Postal
day, June 20, 2018 at Genesee County Circuit Court in Flint, Mich. Starkey, moth- house where an estimated $3.4 million Service, and United States Attorney for
er to two of the children, is one of two people blamed for the deaths of three children worth of cocaine was found. Members the Southern District of Ohio.
in a Flint, Michigan house fire in June 2016. (Jake May/The Flint Journal via AP) of the task force also seized more than The Ohio Organized Crime Investi-
gations Commission assists local law
$500,000 in cash, two stolen firearms, enforcement agencies in combating
and multiple vehicles, including the organized crime and corrupt activities
semi-truck. through the creation of multi-jurisdic-
“Drug traffickers should know that tional task forces. The commission is
they are taking a huge risk by coming composed of members of the law en-
to Ohio,” said Attorney General DeW- forcement community and is chaired by
the Ohio Attorney General.
Since Attorney General DeWine took
office in 2011, Ohio Organized Crime
Investigations Commission Task Forces
across the state have seized more than
$158 million in drugs and more than
$28 million in currency.

Fulton County Sheriff’s
Office Issues Nine Citations

During Traffic Blitz

PRISON TIME ... Rodney Dale King Jr. cries as he listens to Schuyler Kelley, the Sheriff Roy E. Miller announced that Sheriff’s Office received from the Ohio
mother of Brianna Beaushaw, give a statement before King’s sentencing by Gen- the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office con- Department of Public Safety.
esee Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Genesee ducted a Traffic Enforcement Blitz that
County Circuit Court in Flint, Mich. King was sentenced to 18 to 36 years in prison ran from June 9th thru June 16th. Sheriff Miller and his deputies are
after three children died in a Vermilya Avenue house fire in June 2016. Beaushaw, Deputies who worked this Blitz made dedicated to protecting the citizens of
14, was one of those three children. (Jake May/The Flint Journal via AP) 42 traffic stops and issued 9 citations. Fulton County and the motorists who
The citations issued were for 8 Speed travel its highways. This grant allows
violations and 1 No Operator’s License. extra patrol to enforce the traffic laws
Deputies also issued 35 warnings dur- that will increase the safety of motor-
ing the Blitz. The Traffic Enforcement. ists on the roadway in the areas that are
Blitzes are paid for from a grant that the prone to a higher number of serious and
fatal crashes.

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS Living, Learning & Staying Positive ...
that way today I think. I was assigned came a minor viral sensation, but Linda
to a missile site out in the boondocks, said that they had a specific reason for
Police Credit Dog For hidden in the woods that was Air De- doing the story. “It was mainly to give
fense Command. Our missiles were to the VA credit,” she said. “To let people
Saving Missing Michigan Toddler protect Washington DC, New York and know that the VA is good. You hear so
anything on the East Coast. There was much bad about the VA, but we can
two types of missiles that we had. My only say good about the VA. Maybe in
job was to maintain, temperature wise, different states, and who knows the rea-
PAW PAW, Michigan (AP) — Michigan died,” she said. each building. Each building had to be son for it, but they have been very, very
parents have their dog to thank for leav- Sheriff Daniel Abbott said the family’s 68 to 72 degrees year round, We had good to us. How much did the chair cost
ing a trail of paw prints that police used heat; we had air conditioning. My job David? “I never see any dollar amounts,”
to track a 2-year-old who was missing for pit-boxer mix named Apollo may have was to maintain the boilers, and I did he said. “I go on the internet and see
several hours. saved Princeton’s life by staying by his that the four years that I was there. I that through the company this is prob-
side. Police followed Apollo’s tracks to find lucked out by not having to go overseas. ably around anywhere from $5,000
Van Buren County authorities re- Princeton in a muddy, wooded area up to I volunteered for different places, cold to $6,000, and maybe more. And they
turned Princeton Peake to his parents a mile away. The toddler was discovered places, just so I could move around, but maintain it also.”
after he escaped his locked home in Paw without his diaper, covered in scratches no such luck. Most of the people told me
Paw early Wednesday. and bug bites. that now that I’m getting married, they’ll David is a man who values his in-
probably send you out soon as you get dependence, which is one of the first
Myhia Perez, Princeton’s mother, said “Without those dog tracks, without be- your wife down here.” things that MS tries to steal. Linda has
she woke up Wednesday to find her son ing able to track him for a half a mile in a always been a huge help, but after two
missing from the bedroom and the front muddy field, we wouldn’t have had a good Once he was discharged, David had to back surgeries, she sometimes needs an
door unlocked. Domonic Peake, his fa- direction of travel of where that boy went,” find a way to support his family. “I came assist herself. David was still able to get
ther, said he panicked while searching the Abbott said. home, and a friend of mine just started around with his specially equipped van.
property surrounded by cornfields, woods a new delivery service for Mustang Cor- “Thirty years driving truck...I’m pretty
and swamps. Peake only found his son’s Abbott had dog food and treats for poration - The Expositor - when they experienced with traffic, how traffic
sippy cup. Apollo delivered to the Peake home Friday. had the printing presses right here,” he runs and defensive driving; most of my
recalled. “So I got a job. He hired me for driving was defense. I felt comfortable
“First thing I thought was he’s face “I owe it to my dog, because if my son delivering the newsprint and to run all doing that. I told the family I said when
down in some water,” Peake said. “I was alone who knows what could have the way up into Detroit, run all around time comes that I can’t drive anymore
thought I was never going to see him happened,” Peake said. and spot deliver the newspaper for all safely, you won’t have to take my keys
again.” the communities back in those days. I away from me...I’ll know it.” “In 2014,”
He said Princeton is healthy and re-
Perez said discovering that her son covering at home. Two shiny new locks
had gone missing was terrifying. “I about adorned the family’s front door Friday, out
of Princeton’s reach.

worked for him for two years and just Linda said, “...he gave up driving, so
wasn’t making the money I thought I now I’m the taxi driver.” He’s also got
could. Linda’s brother in law worked at a lot of friends that will come over, pick
BF Goodrich Tire Company, and he said, him up, and take him to the games, or
‘we’re hiring.’ I worked there building wherever he needs to go.
the tires, and then worked in process- “He has a wonderful attitude about
ing. I spent five years there, and that it,” Linda said of her husband. “It is
was just too much inside for me. I like hard, and it means a lot to have family
the freedom of being out on my own, ba- and friends around to support you, but
sically. We had moved to Paulding, and we just want people to know to don’t give
we spent five years in Paulding. I was up. You just gotta keep moving. Yes, it’s
there five years and went through three a struggle, but life is a struggle...you’ve
different strikes...two contract strikes, got to keep a positive attitude.” Part of
and a wildcat strike. You lose way too that positive attitude is taking life day
much money going on strike; you never by day, and being grateful for the same.
make it up.” When asked if he has any big things
So, What did David mean by, “...too coming up in the future that he’s look-
much inside?” He needed to get out ing forward to, David said simply, “To-
into the world, and he knew just how morrow...whatever tomorrow brings. I
to go about it. “I always wanted to drive just got a first great-grandchild a month
semi,” he said. “I drove small trucks ago. We’ve got the youngest grandchild
through the years with Mustang, so I is 11, and the oldest is 28, and the oth-
started checking around. My dad told er ones haven’t got married yet, but I’m
me about this one guy that had a truck- looking forward to expanding the family
HERO ... This June 21, 2018 photo shows Apollo, a 2-year-old boxer/pit bull mix ing company, so I called him and asked and being around. I say sometimes that
who stayed with Princeton Peake after the toddler wandered about a mile from him if he had any work for me, and he I wonder what I’m doing here, but when
home in Waverly Township, Mich. Police were able to track the dog’s paw prints in said yes. I went and took a trial run with they open the door, they come running
the mud, which led them to the dog and the toddler. (Emily Monacelli/Kalamazoo them. He hired me sight unseen, took to you and jump on your lap, and give
Gazette via AP) me out one time with his other drivers, you a hug and a kiss, no matter how old

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office taught me how to drive a semi, and I they are...we’re staying in. We’re staying
learned by on the job training. So then I with it, so look forward to tomorrow.”
wound up driving truck for 17 years for David’s message to you, the kind
Planning 4th Of July Traffic Blitz the foundry here in Wauseon...a dirty, reader, is a life lesson in its own right.
dirty place. He sold the business, and “Don’t give up. Have a positive attitude.
they hired on all new people. My cous- Always think that there’s worse off situ-
in needed somebody to help him out in ations all around you, and accept the
Sheriff Roy E. Miller announced that dedicated to protecting the citizens of his trucking business for a few weeks. help that people offer. Not that you ex-
the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office will be Fulton County and the motorists who A few weeks became 11 years, and he pect it, but people want to help you, and
conducting a Traffic Enforcement Blitz travel its highways. These Blitzes are be- sold the business to another company. that’s a tough thing for me because I
designated 4th of July Blitz. This Blitz ing funded from a grant that was award- That company needed more help in the can get I can get it done in 15 minutes.
will run from July 1st thru July 5th. ed to the Fulton County Sheriffs Office office, so that’s when I started working It’s going to take someone to help me 30
Deputies will be working various hours from the Ohio Department of Public in dispatch and billing. They got into seconds to have it done, so accept that
and locations around Fulton County and Safety. The grant pays for extra patrol to financial problems. The new company help. There’s people out there that will
they will be looking for impaired drivers enforce the traffic laws that will increase told me that they’re gonna have to move help you, and want to help you, but they
and violations associated with impaired the safety of motorists on the roadways my billing job back into the Cleveland don’t know how. So whenever they offer,
driving. in the areas that are prone to a higher headquarters, and I’d have to get back accept it. I think that’s been the tough-
number of serious and fatal crashes. in the truck and drive full time, which est thing for me to accept, is that people
Sheriff Miller and his deputies are

Tree Falls On Camper In Ohio they knew I couldn’t do. That’s when I are out there that want to help you. If
went on disability...in 2002. I was di- you don’t let them do that, then it’s just
agnosed with MS in 1993, but it didn’t harder on you yourself. You draw your
Killing Woman & Granddaughter shut me down until after 2000, some- own strength down by struggling to get
thing like that.” these things done, but in the same re-
The battle with the debilitating dis- spect, it makes my mind feel like I’m ac-
ease was on, but David and Linda were complishing something at least. Never
BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — Authorities David, and the toddler’s twin sister up to the challenge. give up. God will protect me. He knows
say a large tree has fallen on a camper weren’t injured. The Sheriff’s Office did best; He’s got my life lined all up. I don’t
in southwest Ohio, killing a woman and not provide the sisters’ names. “I applied for disability, and received know what it is, but we’ll accept it as it
her young granddaughter. it the first time around, and after that goes.”
The Sheriff’s Office says there was everything just started getting slower,
The Clermont County Sheriff’s Office light rain but no reported storms in the slower and slower,” David said. “That’s “It was difficult for him to accept help
says 46-year-old Patricia Brandenburg area when the tree fell. A local fire chief when I got connected up with the VA. getting in the car when he was still driv-
and her 2-year-old granddaughter were says recent heavy rains may have up- They made me an appointment with a ing; it was very hard,” Linda said. “Our
killed when the tree fell early Friday at a rooted it. doctor down in Toledo at the VA clinic Bible study friends told us, ‘You know,
campground in Franklin Township. to assess me and see what was available you’re taking away their blessing. It’s a
The campground is about 40 miles for me. So through the years they have blessing to you to have them help you,
Brandenburg’s 51-year-old husband, (64 kilometers) southeast of Cincinnati.

they asked me if there was something but it’s a blessing for them to help you.
I needed, and I would say how about a And we never thought of it that way. I
Fulton County Commissioners Have Light Week hospital bed and a shower chair, which think that helped David especially. So
is a PVC wheelchair I can roll in and roll you’ve got to put yourself in other peo-
out in a chair rather than have to step ple’s place.”
By: James Pruitt $68,839 and two of the four bids came over something. There were numerous MS is a cruel disease, but it met its
THE VILLAGE REPORTER in under that mark. things that they supplied to me, and
Medicare purchased me a power wheel- match when it went after David and Lin-
Geddis Paving and Excavating has Aero Mark of Streetboro, Ohio, chair, which was for in the house. All it da Armstrong. Lance Armstrong made
been awarded the bid for paving park- was the low bidder at $64, 159, while did was move me from point A to point ‘Live Strong’ a household phrase. David
ing lots owned by Fulton County. Oglesby Construction of Norwalk B. It had no other accessories. So after and Linda make it real...every day, every
came in at $64,261. having that chair for four or five years, hour, every minute and every second. If
The Board of Commissioners made Medicare said that I was eligible to re- he could persistently pester his future
its decision June 19. Zimmerman Paint Contractors of apply for a new one. Well the VA said wife every day for three years a half cen-
Fremont, Ohio bid $69,426 and A & A tury ago, then it’s a given that he’s got
Geddis had the lowest and best bid Safety of Amelia, Ohio bid more than
of $141,145. The engineer’s estimate $80,000.
was $145,000. The company beat out that they could do the same thing, but plenty in the tank to battle against MS.
two other bids, Expercon ($184,862) The board will receive a recommen- the VA asked me what I would like on
and Henry W. Bergman ($207,360). dation from the Engineer’s Depart- it.” David’s answer was an elevation Timothy can be reached at
ment at a future date. system. His chair uses an electric mo- [email protected]
The county has signed an agree-
ment with Dan Baker Engineer of The seasonally not adjusted un- tor and hydraulics to con-
Auctioneer Services for the upcoming employment rate stood at 3.7 percent trol a scissor jack system Creek Valley Farms
auction for unneeded items. The auc- for Fulton County. The statewide level that lifts his seat, which U-Pick or ~ Strawberries ~ FFaumni!ly
tion is set for Sept. 29. was 4.2 percent and 3.6 percent for allows him to see over the Picked
the nation. Williams County was 3.3 fences at the baseball dia- Monday - Saturday
The county has informed the EPA percent. monds when his grandson 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
it has disconnected and shutdown its is playing for the Indians. Sunday • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Airport Sewer wastewater treatment The county will advertise again for
facility as of May 15. The county now sealed bids for a snow removal equip- The elevator seat made 6527 East Camden Road • Waldron ExCcreolple!nt
transfers its wastewater to the City of ment storage building as well as snow David a local celebrity 8.5 Miles West of 127 • 517-567-4428
Wauseon’s system. removal equipment. The deadline for when a Toledo television
bids is 9 a.m. July 17. crew followed him out to
Four bids were received for the the ballpark and captured
2018 Pavement Marking project. James can be reached at him watching from his
[email protected] catbird seat. The story be-
The engineer’s estimate was

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Library News

Pioneer Branch Library Event Just Kiddin’ Public Notice Of Holiday Closing
Around To Be Held At Community Center
The Williams County Public Library, with branches in Bryan, Edgerton, Edon,
The Pioneer Branch Library will be and laugh, to an hour of silly songs, and Pioneer, Stryker, and West Unity, will be closed on Wednesday, July 04 in obser-
hosting the music program Just Kid- musical activities! This FREE program vance of the Independence Day holiday.
din’ Around on Tuesday, July 10 at 1:00 will be held at the Pioneer Community
pm. Elisa and Chuck Hage started Just Center, which is located at 101 North July Adult Programs
Kiddin’ Around 31 years ago, and con- Elm St, Pioneer, OH 43554. At Swanton Public Library
tinue to entertain families with young
children through this fun, interactive The Pioneer Branch Library is at 106
program. At the event, the kids are the Baubice Street. For more information,
stars of the show, as they sing, move please contact Rose King at (419) 737-
2833.

Local History Center To July Yoga Schedule on how to identify and avoid phone scams.
Mixed Level Hatha Yoga I & II will be Scam activity has increased recently, and
Put On “I’ll Take The 80’s” held on Mondays, the 2nd, 16th, 23rd, and the scammers are becoming better at their
30th from 10:15 am to 11:45 am. These job. If you want to know more about this
Pop the collar on your Izod, put some decade that defined a generation. Come sessions are slightly more advanced, pro- topic, come to the SPL Community Room
Blondie in your Walkman, and head to join the greatest gang since The Break- viding an opportunity to expand partici- on July 17th from 6:00-8:00pm. Room is
the Williams County Public Library for fast Club for food provided by Sooz’s pants’ skill levels. Class fee is $10 per ses- limited, so stop in or call to register!
the second event of the I’ll Take Series, Catering, with libations to make even sion.
“I’ll Take the 80’s” Ferris Bueller not want a day off. Hatha Yoga Basics will be offered on Ohio Means Jobs
Thursdays, 5th, 12th, 19st, and 26th from Join us on July 31st from 2:00-3:30pm
Hosted by the Local History Center, Tickets are $35 per person, with 10:15 am to 11:45 am. Class fee is by do- to meet with a representative of Fulton Co.
the 1980’s event will be held on Friday, attendance limited to 25 people. No nation, proceeds benefit the library. Job and Family Services to learn about
July 20 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, in the admittance under the age of 21. You this indispensable job-hunting tool that’s
Carnegie Room of the Bryan Main Li- can purchase tickets at the Local His- July Card Making: Embossing completely free to use. All you need is a
brary. The decade that gave us Reagan, tory Center, located at 107 East High July’s card making class will be held on computer and the internet! Room is lim-
jams, neon everything, and Kajagoogoo Street, or call Jane or Denver at (419) July 26th in the Community Room from ited, so stop in or call to register today!
will be celebrated with signature drinks 636-6734 ext. 275 to reserve your tick- 6:30-8:00pm. This month’s theme is em-
and food, the sights and sounds of the et today. bossing! Class fee is $6.00 (for three cards) Game Night @ the SPL
and all supplies are provided for you. Chil- We’re kicking off the circulation of our
Fans Show Support For dren 8 and older are welcome accompa- new game collection with the first SPL
Author Ann Charles At The nied by an adult. Call or stop in to register Game Night! Adults and Teens, we’ll be
Edgerton Branch Library today! taking over the Children’s Room and play-
Canvas Painting With Donna Mills: ing a staff-picked game headed by our li-
The Edgerton Branch Library hosted her Deadwood, Jackrabbit Junction, and brarians on July 25th from 5:30-8:00pm.
Ann Charles for a book signing on June Dig Site Mystery Series. Libraries Rock! Pizza and other refreshments will be pro-
11th, and several of her fans came out to Just in time for summer, join Donna vided.
show their admiration and appreciation! Her Deadwood series has won mul- Mills on for this month’s canvas painting
In fact, three ladies drove 9 hours from tiple national awards, including the class on July 12th from 5:00-8:00pm. Ju- Ongoing Programs
Newfoundland, Pennsylvania to meet Daphne du Maurier for Excellence in ly’s painting follows our Summer Reading Come and join the chess group on Wednes-
her! The ladies that are shown (from left Mystery/Suspense. The Williams County theme: Libraries Rock! Donna will teach day evenings at 6:00 pm or Saturday after-
to right) are Heather Hamer, Author Ann Public Library would like to thank the you how to paint a customized, stylized noons at 1:00 pm. Players of all skill levels
Charles, Melissa Fulton and Genevieve ladies who made such a long drive to guitar of your own. All supplies provided. are invited. Also join us at the library to
Reese. Ann Charles is most known for show their love for Ann at the Edgerton Class fee is $25 per person and registra- craft with our Knitting/Crochet group on
Branch Library! tion is required. Wednesdays in July, the 11th and 25th,
at 6:30. Beginners welcome! The monthly
Avoiding Phone Scams Writers’ Group will be meeting at 7:00pm
Christa Luttmann of the Ohio Attorney on the first Thursday of July (the 5th).
General’s Office will host a free program

Summer Reading Closing Party With Life
Size Games At West Unity Branch Library

Edon Branch Library The West Unity Branch Library will will be the game piece! This is a FREE
Teen Movie Night end its Summer Reading programming event that you don’t want to miss!
with a “Life Size Game Day” on Friday,
July 26. Starting at 1:00 pm, kids and The West Unity Branch Library is
families are invited to compete as play- located at 109 South High Street. For
ers in popular games, but Life Size! You more information, please contact Ruth
Meyer at 419-924-5237.

The Edon Branch Library will be deadliest maze of all. Anyone who Teen Taco Party At
having a free Teen Movie Night on Mon- makes it out alive will get answers to Pioneer Branch Library
day, July 16. “Maze Runner: The Death the questions that the Gladers have
Cure” (rated PG-13) will be shown at been asking since they arrived in the A Teen Taco Party at the Pioneer Branch from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Please sign up for
4:00 pm in the meeting room. maze Library will be held on Friday, July 27, for the program by Thursday, July 26. You
ages 10 through 16. Come build your own don’t want to miss this fiesta!
In the third movie of the “Maze Run- As this movie is rated PG-13, teens tacos from scratch! You will do everything
ner” series, Thomas leads some es- must be 13 years old to attend, or from chopping up the veggies to frying up The Pioneer Branch Library is at 106
caped Gladers on their final and most have in-person parental approval. The your taco meat. Karaoke time will follow. Baubice Street. For more information,
dangerous mission yet. To save their Edon Branch Library is located at 105 The event is FREE to attend, and will run please contact Rose King at (419) 737-
friends, they must break into the leg- South Michigan Street. For more infor- 2833.
endary Last City, a WCKD-controlled mation, please contact Cyndi Jewell at
labyrinth that may turn out to be the 419-272-2839.

The Dumpster Drummers To Visit Pioneer Branch Library
Pioneer & Edon Branch Library

The Dumpster Drummers will be recycling programs, keeping our water To Be Closed July 14
visiting the Pioneer Branch Library on clean and other environmental con-
Wednesday, July 25 at 10:00am and cerns. The program is FREE to attend,
the Edon Branch Library at 1:00pm on and is a family event that everyone will
July 25 for the Summer Reading Clos- enjoy! The Pioneer Branch Library will be brary, with locations in Bryan, Edger-
ing Party! The Dumpster Drummers, closed on Saturday, July 14 for the ton, Edon, Stryker, and West Unity, will
an educational performance group, The Edon Branch Library is located Kaleb McLaughlin Memorial. All other remain open normal hours of 9:00 am
will use the arts to teach children (and at 105 S. Michigan Street. For more in- branches of Williams County Public Li- to noon.
adults) about recycling and environ- formation, please contact Cyndi Jewell
mental conservation. The group will at 419-272-2839. The Pioneer Branch
put on a fun and exciting interactive Library is located at 106 Baubice
workshop that promotes community Street. For more information, please

Next Week for Kids (July 2-7)contact Rose King at 419-737-2833.

At Swanton Public Library

Next week at Swanton Public Library, 10:30 am.
• Toddlers ages 6 months to 2 years • Teens who just completed grades
with an attending adult can have fun
with “Let’s Move!” on Tuesday, July 3, 6-12 are invited to have popcorn and
at 10:30 am. vote on a movie to watch during the
• Children ages 3-5 can hear join all “Movie Afternoon” on Thursday, July 5,
preschoolers in “Let’s Move!” on Tues- at 3:30 pm.
day, July 3, at 10:30 am.
• All ages are invited to “Dance It!” For more information call 419-
with dancers from the Daryl Jervis 826-2760, visit the library’s website
Dance Studio on Thursday, July 5, at at http://www.swantonpubliclibrary.
org or visit the library at 305 Chestnut
Street in Swanton.

Summer Reading Closing
Party With Live Penguins At

Stryker Branch Library

FREE PROGRAM ... The Dumpster Drummers will be visiting the Pioneer Branch The Stryker Branch Library will end penguin! Prizes will also be awarded to
Library on Wednesday, July 25 at 10:00 am. and the Edon Branch Library on July its Summer Reading programming on the children who participated in Summer
25 at 1:00pm. This is a family event that everyone can enjoy! Wednesday, July 11 at 1:00 pm. The Reading. There will be giveaway books,
WAVE Foundation will be visiting the door prizes, and cool treats!
Closing Party and will be bringing along a
flightless friend with them! At this FREE The Stryker Branch Library is located
event, you will learn about the conserva- at 304 South Defiance Street. For more
tion of aquatic animals, and meet a live information, please contact Connie Ae-
schliman at 419-682-5081.

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Additional Library News Disappearing Young Workers
Leave Summer Jobs Unfilled
Build A Bird House
TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan (AP) services and technologies at NMC.
— Rebecca Brown is a rare case; the The number of students signed up
At Pioneer Branch Library 18-year-old plans to work every sum-
mer through her college years. for NMC summer semester classes has
“I’m going to work as much as possi- remained relatively steady through the
ble to pay down my student loans,” said last decade, varying from 398 students
Build your own bird house at the Pioneer Branch Library, on Wednesday, July Brown, pledging to spend summers in in 2008 to 444 in 2018, Neibauer said.
18 at 1:00 pm. This perfect summer program is open to all ages, including adults. Traverse City to work.
The only requirement is that you are able to use a hammer and small nails. Paint But the raw numbers don’t tell the
will be available to decorate the project, so wear an old shirt. This event is FREE The Interlochen teen is part of a whole story.
to attend. Sign up will begin on Monday, July 02, and class size is limited to 25 shrinking pool of young adults avail-
participants. able to work during northwest Michi- “We’ve seen an increase in the aver-
gan’s busy summer season. age number of hours they’re taking,” he
The Pioneer Branch Library is located at 106 Baubice Street. For more informa- said of summer-session students. “The
tion, please contact Rose King at 419-737-2833. The Traverse City Record-Eagle re- average number of credits has gone
ports that employers who traditionally up.”
rely on young people at starting wages
Several Events Taking Place to fill positions at kayak rental busi- A greater number of available Pell
nesses, ice cream shops and mini-golf grants this summer may contribute to
At Montpelier Public Library courses have found it increasingly dif- the upswing, he said.
ficult to assemble a full staff.
Subway franchisee Wendy Williams Other college students devote their
works overtime to help manage her nine summer to career-related internships,
PHOTO PROVIDED stores scattered around Traverse City. paid or unpaid, that can act as a step-
GIANT JENGA - We had She currently seeks six store managers ping stone toward permanent employ-
different children who — and a dozen other restaurant work- ment.
have been into the library ers.
decorate and sign wood “I’m not getting as many applica- “If it turns out that they get paid,
pieces that were donated tions as usual,” said Williams. “They’ve that’s a bonus,” Beam said of intern-
from Peltc’s Lumber. Also gone extremely far down as far as ap- ship opportunities.
we had some little ladies plications.”
in to play a game and had Northwest Lower Michigan’s labor Alex Hogarth graduated from Tra-
a blast! Coffee Talk with market is tight across the entire spec- verse City West in 2013, from Grand
CHP - Author Kimberly trum of experience level, but Williams Valley State University in 2017 and
Maravich, RN paid a visit and other employers in the Grand Tra- now is beginning a 28-month master’s
with a cooking demo also verse region say teen workers are par- program to become a physician’s assis-
with some great sam- ticularly elusive this year. tant.
ples! Thursday night The Tom’s Food Markets chain cur-
the Tweens group had a rently seeks three managers, seven full- “My summer work helped me achieve
great time with Ms. Angie time associates and up to 30 summer that,” he said.
playing MadLib enjoyed part-time workers, Human Resources
popcorn and pin the hair Manager Christine Kiblinger said in an Hogarth worked each recent sum-
on Elvis! Storytime on email. The company is receiving far few- mer as a nursing assistant at Munson
Wednesday was a great er applicants in the 16-17 age bracket Medical Center. He’s now studying in
time too! So many fun than it used to, she said. a GVSU program at NMC’s University
times planned at your li- Oleson’s West Store Director Jim Center. He hopes his summer work at
brary this summer. Munson will help him land permanent
Summerville said all the grocery chain’s employment after he earns his master’s
locations currently have unfilled posi- degree.
tions.
“It’s harder to get people for employ- An increasing number of high school
Williams County Genealogical ment, period,” he said. “It’s consecu- students devote summer days to learn-
tively getting worse each year. Fewer ing more about possible careers, to help
teens apply.” them decide on a college major.
Society 35th Annual Banquet Pirates Cove Adventure Park, a rec-
reation center in East Bay Township “Quite a few are setting up time to
that offers mini-golf, go-karts, a ropes job shadow or interview, to get an idea
course, a zipline and other attractions, of what a job entails, to get an idea of
PHOTO PROVIDED derson who presented “Mr. has 70 employees between the ages of what that job is all about,” said Beam.
Garfield Goes to Bryan” 16 and 23, said Manager Tim Olson. “A lot of kids don’t have a clear under-
FIRST FAMILY ... Inductee Dennis Harman by Kim About 70 percent of those are 16 to 19 standing of what a career is like.”
Smith, First Families chairperson. Inducted but not In delightful and witty years old.
present: Michael I. Corwin, David L. Kinney, Carl L. detail, Denver outlined the The disappearing teen worker is not
Luke. connections between our “Everyone in Traverse City is (look- just a local issue.
20th presi-dent and Wil- ing for more help),” Olson said. “You
Monday, 18 June 2018 the WCGS liams County. From his just have to look at all the help-wanted The U.S. teen (ages 16-19) workforce
held its 35th Annual Banquet at the uncle , Amos Letcher, the signs.” participation rate in July 2017 was
Moose Lodge in Montpelier, OH. First canal boat captain and 42.5 percent, according to the Federal
Families of Williams County Chairper- Bryan resident, to A.M. Some people think fewer teens are Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ Economic
son, Kimberly Smith Honored new in- Pratt’s hosting of Gar- working today because today’s youth is Research Division. That statistic has
field as a guest, Garfield too busy playing video games or loung- been trending generally down since the
was born in Ohio and at- ing on the beach. recent historic peak of 71.8 percent in
tended Hiram College. He July 1978.
worked on the Erie Canal. Reality instead may be that teens are
He fell in love with Lucre- working just as hard as previous gen- The figure stood at 60.3 percent in
tia Rudolph. She stayed erations — but with a different focus. In July 2001 and fell to 41.3 percent in
at the home of A.M. Pratt years past, teens toiled at a summer job July 2015. Teen employment peaks
and taught painting at the to earn cash to help pay for tuition. But most years in July.
same time James was in dramatically rising college costs means
Bryan. James Garfield’s summer minimum-wage job earnings Williams said family vacations, spe-
connections to this county simply don’t go as far as they once did. cialty camps and other activities fre-
are varied and extend well quently get in the way of the teens’
beyond his time in office. “Summer work is not putting a dent Subway work schedules.
He was a brilliant man in the cost of higher education,” said
who was elected president Vicki L. Beam, owner of Traverse City- In summers past, she has hired two
in 1881 and assassinated based business Michigan College Plan- or three teen workers at each of her res-
ning. taurants, but this year she has only a
single teen employee at most locations.
Tuition and housing costs can total
at least $25,000 a year at a state uni- Molly Caminata, 17, took a job this
that same year. summer at Pirate’s Cove to help pay for
Denver Henderson III, originally from versity in Michigan. A teen who works gas and insurance for her car.
Athens, OH, has lived in Bryan for the 40 hours a week for $10 an hour for 10
last 12 years. A graduate of Ohio Univer- weeks would earn $4,000 before taxes. “It’s nice to get a paycheck,” she
sity, Denver is actively involved in local Michigan law prevents younger teens said. “It’s nice to do things and not have
ductees. Present to accept his induction community theater and currently serves from working a full work week, so their to hassle my parents for money.”
was Dennis Harman. Inducted but not as vice-president of the Fountain City earning potential is further reduced.
present were Michael I. Corwin, David Festival Board of Trustees. Sept. 18th is “They’re looking at making $10 an Working at the entertainment com-
Kinney and Carl L. Luke. the first meeting of the Williams County hour — that helps with spending mon- plex is just one part of Caminata’s sum-
Genealogy Society for the 2018 - 2019 ey,” Beam said. “They’re trying to figure mer plans. She is scheduled to attend
Mrs. Smith also explained that there year. The Local History and Geneal- out a good balance, to offset at least the a basketball camp. And she’s raising a
is now a new genealogy group, The Cen- ogy Center is located at 107 East High cost of books.” 4-H animal.
tury Fam-ilies of Williams County, Ohio. Street. Today’s high school students also
The ancestors of applicants to this group The purpose of the WCGS is the pres- must focus on accumulating volunteer Caminata, of Kingsley, said she’s
had to be living in Williams County be- ervation of county records and family hours, one factor that college admis- dual-enrolled and earning college cred-
tween 1861 and 100 years prior to the research. Monthly meetings are held the sions officers use to decide whether or its while in high school. She earned a
application year. For example: if you second Monday of each month, exclud- not to accept a freshman. two-year scholarship to NMC, where
were to apply in 2018, your ancestor ing July and August, in the Har-mon “High school students need to get she plans to study to become a nurse.
had to have lived in Williams County in Room of the West Annex of the Bryan their volunteer time in,” said Beam.
1918. Applications are available at the Public Library. For further information “(Colleges) are specifically asking ‘what Other teens, like 18-year-old Brown,
Local History and Genealogy Center- concerning WCGS, email Pat Goebel wc- is your volunteer time,’ how many hours plan to use summer earnings to punch
which is located at 107 East High Street. [email protected], visit the Website at they put in and what they learned.” at least a small dent in student debt.
www.wcgs-orgs.com, or write to WCGS, Some high school students take
Pam Lash, Publications Chairperson, PO Box 293, Bryan, OH 43506. This summer’s gig at Kayak, Bike
introduced the speaker for the evening, summer school classes to get a jump & Brew is only the latest in a string of
Local His-tory Assistant , Denver Hen- summer jobs for Brown; last summer
she worked at a store in Grand Tra-
start on college credits. Others take verse Mall.
Austin To Archbold Series summer classes to catch up on prob-
lem subject areas. Either can throw a Her workstation is near a garage-
wrench into a work schedule. size door that usually stands open so
Olson has learned from his young customers can wheel their bikes out-
Begins June 28, 2018 employees at Pirate’s Cove that school side before beginning a tour. Snippets
extra-curricular activities — especially of happy, animated conversation drift
sports — keep some students out of from the gathering crowd, intertwin-
The first show in the 2018 Austin at 7. the summer workforce. Seasons that ing with the background beat of ener-
to Archbold Concert Series begins on This is a Street Party at the corner getic pop music pumping from stereo
Thursday, June 28, at 6 p.m. Enjoy of Defiance and Holland, in downtown used to last three or six months have speakers. Customers wear shorts and
headliners Paper Moon Shiners for the Archbold, just off HWY 66. Food will been extended, and summer football sunglasses as they choose a bike and
8 pm show. This Austin, TX., band write be available for purchase. Bring a lawn practice, baseball league and camps browse among T-shirts, hats and other
and perform well-crafted roots, ragtime, chair and your favorite beverage. consume large chunks of many teens’ swag.
early jazz, blues and folk music that is summer days.
a clear balance of wit, depth and spir- Come out and help us kick off the The crowd is here for summer fun;
it. Archbold’s Mike (McRobbie) & Kirk third season of outstanding Austin to Some college students take classes Brown is keenly focused on earning
(Beck) will open the show at 6. Area fa- Archbold Concert Series, sponsored by at Northwestern Michigan College while money and minimizing college expens-
vorites Linden Street will take the stage the Archbold Music Commission and home on summer break from universi- es.
the Archbold Area Foundation. ties elsewhere in the state, said Todd
Neibauer, vice president for student She took so many college-credit
classes before she graduated from Tra-
verse West in 2017 that she earned an
NMC associate degree in 2018. She
plans to attend a state school in the fall
to study journalism and graphic design.

But right now Brown is among the
shrinking percentage of teens who re-
port for work every day at a traditional
summer job.

Information from: Traverse City Re-
cord-Eagle www.record-eagle.com.

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Steam Engine & Antique Tractor Enthusiasts Gather For Threshers Reunion

PHOTOS BY BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF

The Cincinnati VIEW ALL PHOTOS OF THIS EVENT FOR
Zoo’s Last White FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM

Tiger, Popsy,
Dies At 22

CINCINNATI (AP) —
The Cincinnati Zoo’s last
white tiger has died.

Zoo officials said
Thursday that Popsy has
been euthanized due to
age-related issues. The
female tiger was 22.

Zoo Director of Animal
Health Mark Campbell
says Popsy had several
health issues, and in the
end it was determined
that the zoo was unable
to maintain her “good
quality of life.”

The tiger arrived in
Cincinnati from Nash-
ville in June 1996. Popsy
and her sister Erica were
named after the late Cin-
cinnati Pops conductor
Erich Kunzel.

Popsy spent the last
10 years with a male
companion named Akere,
who died in December
2017.

The zoo says the aver-
age white tiger lifespan is
15 to 20 years.

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CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE Two Area Students Attend

WCSO K-9 Unit Max Has Left ... Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives
Youth Tour To Washington, D.C.

pretty much just being a dog.” After a decade of service to session of Max. When he brought it to you, slobber and Bryan, Ohio – Casey Leppelmeier from Edgerton and
the citizens of Williams County, Max was finally getting hair covered that it might have been, your status was el- Jaret Dye from Montpelier attended the Ohio’s Electric
to experience a dog’s life. Sadly, that life was cut horribly evated to that of a trusted playmate. For being just a big Cooperatives Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., from June
short. hunk of molded rubber, that Kong was worth its weight 8-14, representing North Western Electric Cooperative.
in gold to Max.
“With the symptoms that he had,” Shuping said, “... The Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives Youth Tour is an an-
they believe that he had a tumor, or some kind of growth Looking down in thought, Deputy Shuping, a bachelor nual youth leadership experience for high school sopho-
in his head that was putting pressure on his brain. They himself, said, “I spent more time with him than I did with mores and juniors from families served by electric coop-
didn’t run a CAT scan, because obviously it’s expensive my immediate family...at least eight hours a day in the eratives. On the trip, students visited the nation’s capital
to do a CAT scan on a dog. The day that I found him, he vehicle together. Every day...for ten years. And the time and its many famous and historic sites. They also met
had a major seizure. We tried medication, and I can’t say that we weren’t at work, we were still at home together. If members of Ohio’s congressional delegation on Capitol
enough about the Bryan Animal Hospital...Dr. Luc Hes- I was outside doing something, he was outside.” Through Hill and learned about public service and the cooperative
selschwardt and his wife, Rachel. They went above and his words, the unseen became obvious. Max left his slob- business model.
beyond what any vet would do. The day it happened, it ber-covered Kong in the lap of some, and on the desks
was early when I got home. We have their personal cell of others at the WCSO. He left his paw prints upon the Leppelmeier, the daughter of Ray and Robin Leppel-
phone numbers, so I called Dr. Luc right off the bat. He hearts of everyone though...no one who knew him was meier and Dye, the son of John and Beth Dye, were two of
didn’t hesitate. He said, ‘I’m getting around; just meet me exempt. 38 students from the state of Ohio – and 1,888 students
at the office.’ They kept him for days to keep an eye on from electric co-ops across the country – who participated
him. They had him on camera so they could check up on Deputy Shuping closed his recollections by turning in this year’s Youth Tour.
him while he was there. The day of the thing, it was late to their accomplishments. “He was a good dog,” Depu-
when I got home. I had training in Toledo, and when I got ty Shuping said. “He made me look good on a lot of dif- Sites on this year’s Youth Tour included the United
back, I made the decision. So I called him, and he said, ferent occasions.” Some of those occasions didn’t just States Capitol; the Vietnam and Korean War memorials;
‘I’ve got a few little things to do, so I’ll call you as soon as change lives. Working together as an inseparable tan- the Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Thom-
I’m available, and I’ll just meet you at the office.’ It was dem, Deputies Shuping and Max also saved lives. “When as Jefferson, and Martin Luther King, Jr. memorials; the
9:30 at night on the 13th. Like I said, they go way, way we found that Alzheimer’s patient...that was one of the Smithsonian Museums of Natural History and American
above and beyond for these dogs. They really take care best,” Shuping said. “We got a call,” he began. “Me and History; the Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Center; and the
of us.” Mic were working third shift. We got a call that an elderly Gettysburg battlefield.
lady, an Alzheimer’s patient, ended up crawling out of
The voice of Deputy Shuping became quieter as he her window, and left the house. This was like 4:00 in the North Western Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone En-
delved further into his introspection of the events of June morning. It was raining; it was cold. We tracked her, and ergy® Cooperative, serves nearly 5,900 members in Defi-
13. “It was tough at first,” he said. “It was a hard decision found her. Then we had a pursuit with Defiance County ance and Williams counties.
to make, but I think that it was the right one. At least now one time. The guy wrecked his vehicle on County Road 15
I do. I had to convince myself of that for a while. It was and took off on foot. We tracked him, and we found him. Ohio State To Shut Down
tough, but it’s getting better now because it was probably The last couple of years, he was rock solid. When we went Sexual Assault Center
for the best. The day that I made the decision, you could out to look for something, we found it.”
tell that he wasn’t very happy. When I threw his toy, and COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University says
he wasn’t interested in it, I knew that something was And so the days of Max have passed. He will of course it’s shutting down its three-year-old Sexual Civility and
wrong. He didn’t even care...not at all. He wasn’t himself. be remembered for his lifesaving work at the side of Dep- Empowerment unit after finding it didn’t properly docu-
He was in some pain...the pain of not knowing what was uty Scott Shuping. He will always be remembered with ment and report students’ sexual assault complaints.
going on. Sometimes he would look like he was lost. It the greatest of fondness for the way that he made the
took a lot to make that decision...a lot. I’ll tell you, it was people feel with whom he interacted. On that criterion The Columbus Dispatch reports some victims were
tough...really tough. I just couldn’t see him the way that alone, Max has attained immortality. told they were lying or fabricating their stories. Records
he was. He just wasn’t himself.” That toy that Shuping show some SCE workers also subjected victims to re-
described was the Kong, and it was the most prized pos- Timothy can be reached at traumatizing treatment.
[email protected]
The university said Tuesday it is eliminating four posi-
Williams County Commissioners: Sewer Rate Increase Likely tions within the unit and terminating those employees.

By: James Pruitt The system has experienced increased costs over the The school also says it’s asking experts from a law firm
THE VILLAGE REPORTER 18 months or so. Revenue is not keeping up so as the to develop a new program for supporting sexual assault
department looks out at the financial picture in a couple victims and to review how Ohio State responds to reports
Customers of the Williams County sewer system could of years, all options are on the table. of sexual and gender-based harassment and violence.
see a slight increase in their monthly bills or a one-time
special assessment to cover equipment needs. Commissioner Brian Davis postulated the coun- University officials say they will reach out to students
ty could put a special assessment on people for a few who contacted SCE to see if they have received necessary
County Engineer Todd Roth talked about rates and months to cover the cost of replacement equipment. The support services.
needs of the system with the Board of Commissioners drawback is how to implement and manage it.
June 7. “We have been again looking at the sewer rates
and where are we at,” Roth said. “Where are we at with Roth favors raising rates by $2 a month to help with
the cost? Where are we at with revenue?” the cost. Another increase could be implemented in a
couple of years. The goal would be to hold on until Year 5
School Groups, Police, Clergy when a major debt falls off the books.
Back Kasich Gun Reform Bill
The present rate is $45 per month. Of that around $20
A coalition seeking to reduce gun violence across Ohio goes to debt service for the system. The county has 1,331
is urging lawmakers to act quickly to enact Republican customers.
Gov. John Kasich’s (KAY’-siks) proposed gun law changes.
Davis prefers the special assessment route over the
Groups representing students, teachers, school coun- small increase because if a pump goes down on the latter
selors, police chiefs, pediatricians and Catholic clergy fee structure, the department will still be short of funds,.
joined a letter sent last week to state legislative leaders.
Roth’s assistant, Cody Frey is working on trying to tie
The groups criticized the Legislature’s seeming “lack of down operation and maintenance costs, revenues, capital
urgency” in updating Ohio’s gun laws over the past month and debt and put it all into the equation.
as three more mass school shootings have occurred.
“So that we can show you if I have a Hickory Hills, a
Companion bills in the House and Senate containing $300,000 project, what is that going to do if I go up $2,”
changes recommended by a bipartisan advisory group Roth said. “Right now the goal is to get to year five when
convened by Kasich have been stalled at the Statehouse the debt falls off. We don’t want to overcharge them for
since mid-April. goodness sakes.

Proposals include a “red flag” law to allow gun rights “We don’t want to raise the rate $5 to find out four
to be temporarily stripped from people who show warn- years from now we could have gotten away with $4.”
ing signs of violence and revisions to Ohio gun and back-
ground-check laws. The incremental option is the most favorable as the
extra money could pay for some pump replacements. If
the county can survive the next five years, then further
increases need not happen, Roth said.

James can be reached at
[email protected]

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SATURDAY, JUNE 30TH Harrison Lake Cospel Drive In 7:00 PM
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•1st Annual Sobriety Awareness •Edgerton Village Council 7:00 PM MONDAY, JULY 9TH
Poker Run - Bryan Wendy’s •Williams County Commissioners 9 AM
Registration: 10:00 AM •Lyons Village Council 7:00 PM • Fulton County Commissioners 9 AM •Williams County Commissioners 9:00 AM
Kickstands Up: 12:00 PM •Bryan City Council 7:00 PM •Metamora Village Council 7:00 PM
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SUNDAY, JULY 1ST TUESDAY, JULY 3RD •Pettisville School Board 8:00 PM
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Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 13

Panther Pack Combines Learning & Fun At Delta Elementary

The Panther Pack is a before and after school PHOTOS PROVIDED
program new for the 2017-18 school year at Delta
Elementary. Funding for the program is primarily PANTHER PACK AT THE ZOO ... Panther Pack visits Toledo Zoo: Several members of the Panther Pack from
through the 21st Century Grant. The Panther Pack Delta Elementary pose for a photo during their recent field trip to the Toledo Zoo.
grant followed the Panther Den 21st Century Grant
which began in the 2016-17 school year. The Pan- PANTHER PACK STAFF ... Panther Pack Staff enjoys the Zoo: The following Panther Pack staff members accom-
ther Pack is for students in grades K-4 while the panied the students for a day of fun and adventure at the Toledo Zoo. From left to right: Kristi Bettinger, Kirsten
Panther Den services grades 5-8. Before school pro- Mignin, Angelina Barnes, Katie Butler and Kelly Kane.
grams are Monday through Friday from 7 - 8 am and
includes breakfast, while the afternoon programs run Montpelier Could Save Thousands With New
from 3:00 - 5:30 pm and include a snack. The Den Meters; Bean Days Festival Prompts Road Closures
will begin what is possibly it’s final year in 2018-19
with high hopes for a renewal grant. In the fall the By James Pruitt AMI provides the communications backbone for
Pack will begin its second year of a 5 year grant. THE VILLAGE REPORTER many utility operations capabilities both now and in
Montpelier could install smart meters to monitor the future. As utility operations become more dynamic
The Panther Pack offers a variety of activities for electricity usage in town and be able to identify the than consumers buying power, AMI enables village util-
students. Approximately 70 students were active- cause of power losses. ities to lead the smart city transformation.
ly enrolled in the program for the past school year. The village could receive nearly $74,000 a year by
Students were originally invited to be a part of this cutting just 2 percent of the electric loss by using the The program will help the village reduce electric
new program by invitation. Invitations were based new meters. To get there the Village Council will be system losses, both technical and non-technical. The
on socioeconomic status, academic status or family asked July 9 to approve an agreement with AMP. latter includes meter tampering, bypassing meters, ar-
members already in the Den program. After these Representatives of the company were in town at the ranged false meter readings, faulty or broken meters or
students enrolled, the program was then opened to June 11 meeting to talk about the program. They came through machine and human errors of readings.
parents who requested their children become a part at the request of Village Manager Kevin Brooks who
of the Pack. found them to be trustworthy. The present loss rate is 6 percent or $305,745 per
The Smart Meter program is the latest step in the month. A reduction of 2 percentage points would be
The daily schedule follows rotations that include evolution of meters and a step up from the AMR pro- $6,115 per month or $73,380 per year. That would
academic assistance, intervention and enrichment, gram of the last 20 years. The AMI (Advanced Meter come out to $733,800 over a decade, AMP officials said.
tactile, creative and innovative reading and math ac- Infrastructure) is a two-way, bi-directional device that
tivities, recreational and physical activities as well as enables monitoring of the power flow from a remote lo- The system could help reduce water losses through
a snack. Guest speakers and field trips are often cation to be sent to the city. leak detection and improved efficiency. Because it can
a part of this program. Children have enjoyed ac- It offers a complete, fully-supported end-to-end AMI identify where the power outages are, it can reduce
tivities with the Math Marvel, STEAM (a hands on system. It scales from the smallest to the largest AMP the number of times power trucks have to roll out and
traveling STEM museum), the Bat Lady, a magician, member, has meter-to-data center applications, inte- crews can identify voltage issues and over- and under-
the traveling Toledo Zoo, CAT Science, canvas paint- grations and operations. It is a program-managed ap- loaded transformers.
ing and many, many more! Quite often the week’s proach to deployment of meters, field equipment, sys-
activities revolved around a theme. One of the favor- tems and integrations. A customer portal will help improve engagement .
ite weeks was CAMPING IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS The program has AMP’s full backing after the util- AMP can rollout the customer portal by 2019.
where students built forts, made S’Mores, had fun ity invested $5 million in research and development.
with Camp Gerity, and enjoyed a scavenger hunt. A bonus is the village administrator is a AMP board The village will deal with customers while AMP works
Another popular week was NOODLE WEEK where member. behind the scenes.
every activity involved the use of pool noodles or spa-
ghetti noodles! 2018 Theme: In other news:
Building a better future The council talked about several blighted proper-
Family events are also an integral part of the ties brought to its attention by former council member
Pack’s programing. About once a month, an op- through recreation Laura Gray. Council heard from village solicitor Chris
portunity is offered for students and anyone living Walker about the lengthy process to demolish a home if
in their home to participate in an event. Johnston’s July 21, 2018 at 1:00 the owner is not cooperative or willing to sign over the
Fruit Farms was the fall event where families enjoyed deed.
hay rides, picking pumpkins, and of course eating Use parade theme where possible. He advised against demolishing homes without a
apple donuts and cider. Each family also had profes- Hand out candy rather than throw candy and other items. court order.
sional family photo taken. Other field trips for fami- The council heard from former Mayor Roger Thorp
lies included trips to the Toledo Zoo to see the Lights Use no water guns to spray. about the proposed Iron Horse River Trail. He presented
Before Christmas and a Sunday afternoon at a Mud Horse units must provide own clean up as you can. questions to the council regarding maintenance costs
Hens Game. Parade line –up begins at 12:00 PM at the East Gate and other funding issues.
of Fairgrounds, There is NO deadline for parade, Brooks told Thorp the project is still just a concept
Frequently, a family meal is also offered as part and the village’s goal is to pay for it through grants.
of the event; food and snack are not covered through bring entry form with you to the parade. Right now there are no plans, no definitive points of
the grant, so the programs rely heavily on donations Line up will be first come, first serve. action.
from local vendors and businesses. Not all family The village council heard about some details of the
events are field trips. Additional events are held on If you have any questions please contact Sue at Bean Day Balloon Fest. The event is set for July 20-21.
site at either the elementary or middle school. Fami- (419) 485-4416 or Email: [email protected] The theme will be “Building a Brighter Future
lies had fun with events including a game night, a Club/Organization/Business: through Recreation.” The parade grand marshal will be
community fair, and movie night. Contact Name: K-9 officer Justice.
Phone: The plan calls for the following road closures for
Summer camp offered space for 40 students. The Address/City/State/Zip: noon to 11:30 p.m., Friday, July 20:
theme for 2018 camp was CAMP KINDNESS. Ten Please write (legibly) comments that will be read from the judges stand The 100 block of Empire Street; Main Street (SR 107)
days of camp was offered with activities revolving from Broad to Monroe; Jonesville Street from Madison
around lots of fun and kindness goals daily. Stu- - The Montpelier Bean Days Planning Committee will not be held responsible for any claims relating to to Washington and Washington from Empire to Monroe.
dents painted rocks with kind phrases that were laid personal injury or property damage for any individual, club, business or organization, including the Road closures for July 21 include Main Street from
around the Village of Delta. Students also enjoyed participants and volunteers for each entry. 1-3 p.m. for the parade and the 100 block of Empire for
building marble mazes, waterpark slides, birdhouses, - The Montpelier Bean Days Planning Committee have the right to edit, delete or adjust provided comments. parade judging.
solar ovens to bake S’mores, designing bird feeders, During the Friday road closure a beer garden will be
and playing kickball slip ‘n slide. Field trips were an set up on Main Street between Jonesville and Empire
integral part of the summer camp as well. Students streets. A children’s area will be placed on Empire be-
and families kicked off the first week pizza and bow- tween Washington and Main.
ing. Students also traveled to the Toledo Zoo where Seven balloons have agreed to appear this year. Or-
they had 5 hours to visit the animal exhibits, enjoy ganizers wanted more but there are two major balloon
a hot dog lunch, and ride the train in the African festivals going on in the region at the same time.
Safari. Students also took a field trip to the Imagina- A laser show will also be featured.
tion Station for 5 hours of hands-on science fun. The
last week ended with another family event with pizza, James can be reached at
snow cones and swimming at the Delta Public Pool. [email protected]

The Panther Pack site coordinator is Jessica York
with Kirsten Mignin acting as the program assistant.
In addition, there are 10 certified teachers and 2
aides involved with the program. The grant was writ-
ten by Angie Belcher, Director of Student Services, at
Pike-Delta-York Schools.

Panther Pack is now officially on summer break
and resume September 21 for the 2018-19 school
year. Please contact Delta Elementary for more in-
formation on either the Panther Pack or Panther Den.

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14 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, June 27th, 2018

Celebrate An Old-Fashioned Fourth Of July At Sauder Village

Archbold, OH – During a special Natu- ern Michigan play Celtic, Irish, Scottish Graces and other traditional yard games. lage for the Old-Fashioned Fourth of July
ralization Ceremony at Sauder Village on and folk music on hammered dulcimers, Patriotic songs will be played on the reed Weekend. As part of the Blue Star Muse-
Wednesday, July 4, guests will have the mountain dulcimer, fiddle, guitar, banjo, organ in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and um program, Sauder Village continues to
opportunity to celebrate as eighty people harmonica, whistle, marimbula, spoons, guests will be encouraged to join in sing- offer free admission to all active duty mili-
become new U.S. citizens on our nation’s tambourine and washboard. The group ing the patriotic songs that are part of tary personnel and their families through
birthday. With other activities planned has been performing traditional music our history and heritage. There will also Labor Day weekend. The Blue Star Mu-
including playing the game of cricket, together since 2008. They play a delight- be goat milking and horse-themed dem- seums is a collaboration among the Na-
special music, hand-cranked ice-cream, ful mix of old-fashioned dance tunes that onstrations as well as a patriotic craft for tional Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star
old-fashioned games and patriotic crafts – help keep tradition alive and guests may young guests to enjoy at Little Pioneers Families and the Department of Defense.
Sauder Village is the place to be this year want to grab a partner and dance along! Homestead. More information about this program is
to create special memories while celebrat- available at www.arts.gov/bluestarmu-
ing the Fourth of July Holiday weekend Again this year, Tom Melville will be To celebrate this special holiday guests seusms
from July 4 through July 7! at Sauder Village on Saturday, July 7 can also enjoy a special Holiday Brunch
to teach guests how to play cricket – a at the Barn Restaurant featuring made- Historic Village hours for the Old-
The U.S. District Court Naturaliza- fun game of yesteryear. An American to-order omelets, biscuits and gravy, Fashioned Fourth of July Weekend are
tion Ceremony will be held on Wednes- cricket player, teacher and author, Mr. home fries, chocolate fountain, pastries from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
day, July 4 at 11:00 a.m. on the Village Melville will be travelling from Wisconsin and many other specialties. The Fourth July 4 through Saturday, July 7. Admis-
Green, weather permitting. On Indepen- to share his love of cricket with Sauder of July Brunch will be served on Wednes- sion is $17.00 for adults and $11.00 for
dence Day eighty people will take the Village guests. Cricket was brought to day, July 4 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. students ages 6-16. Children 5 and under
oath of American citizenship during this America by British immigrants and con- are always free with family and Sauder
special ceremony at Sauder Village. The tinued to be played here for many years. Other upcoming Sauder Village events Village members receive free admission
Naturalization Ceremony will include In fact, the beginning of what we know include the annual Fiddle Contest & to the Historic Village for an entire year.
special music, the colors carried by the as baseball developed in New York City Summer on the Farm on July 14, a new Senior, Military and AAA discounts are
Fulton County Honor Guard and remarks before the Civil War and many early base- Celebrating Dr. Seuss event on July 20 also available. And again this year, chil-
by Judge James R. Knepp, II. The Boy ball players were originally cricket play- and 21, and the annual Doll & Teddy dren 16 and under are free every Sunday
Scouts from Troop 63 in Archbold will do ers. The fundamentals of both games are Bear Show & Sale and Antique Bicycle this season. For more information phone
the Pledge of Allegiance during this spe- similar – with the goal being to knock two event on August 4 and 5. 1-800-590-9755, visit www.saudervil-
cial ceremony. wooden rounds, called bales, off three lage.org, like Sauder Village on Facebook
poles, called wickets, and get the batter In honor of their service to our coun- or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
“It is always an honor for us to host out. Throughout the day guests will have try, all veterans and active duty military
a Naturalization Ceremony at Sauder Vil- an opportunity to learn about the game will receive free admission to Sauder Vil-
lage again this year,” shared Kim Krieger, and even get involved in this fun sport of
Media Relations. “This is a special oppor- days-gone-by! HEAP Summer Crisis Program Starts July 1
tunity for our guests to watch as people
become new citizens of the United States Many other special activities are The Ohio Development Services Agen- liams, and Van Wert counties were as-
of America on our nation’s birthday. For planned for the Old-Fashioned Fourth of cy and Northwestern Ohio Community sisted through the Home Energy Assis-
people who have never attended a Natu- July weekend at Sauder Village. Parents, Action Commission will help income-el- tance Summer Crisis Program.
ralization Ceremony, it is sure to be a grandparents and children can spend igible Ohioans stay cool during the hot
very inspiring event.” time together making hand-cranked ice- summer months. The Home Energy As- The Summer Crisis Program benefits
cream and playing old-fashioned games. sistance Summer Crisis Program pro- are designed to assist income eligible
To add to the festivities of this spe- Special memories will be made as family vides eligible Ohioans assistance paying households with an older household
cial day, the Village Strings will play on and friends play with wooden toys and try an electric bill or assistance paying for member (60 years or older), or house-
the Village Green on Wednesday, July their luck at marbles, croquet, Game of central air conditioning repairs. The pro- holds that can provide physician docu-
4. These musicians from Southeast- gram runs from July 1, 2018 until Au- mentation that cooling assistance is
gust 31, 2018. needed for a household member’s health.
Conditions can include lung disease,
To apply for the program, customers Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease,
are required to schedule an appointment or asthma.
with Northwestern Ohio Community Ac-
tion Commission. Appointments can be Ohioans enrolled in the Percentage
scheduled by calling 1-844-493-1193. of Income Payment Plan Plus Program
(PIPP Plus) are not eligible for bill pay-
Customers need to bring copies of the ment assistance through the program,
following documents to their appoint- but are encouraged to work with North-
ment: western Ohio Community Action Com-
mission to identify other opportunities
• Copies of their most recent energy for assistance.
bills
For more information about the fea-
• A list of all household member’s and tures of the Summer Crisis Program lo-
proof of income for the last 30 days and cally, contact Northwestern Ohio Com-
12 months for each member munity Action Commission’s toll free
appointment hotline at 1-844-493-1193
• Proof of U.S, citizenship or legal resi- or visit our website at nocac.org. Addi-
dency for all household member’s tional information can also be found at
www.energyhelp.ohio.gov or by calling
• Physician documentation that cool- (800) 282-0880 Monday through Friday
ing assistance is needed for a household ( hearing impaired customers may dial
member’s health (if there isn’t a house- 711 for assistance).
hold member over the age of 60)

In 2017 more than 850 families in
Defiance, Henry, Fulton, Paulding, Wil-

2018 Fulton County

Award Winners

Robert Fulton Award: Mr. Carl Buehrer

Carl Buehrer has served as President of the Fulton County
Fair Board for 38 years! He is the longest serving board
member and has only missed two meetings in 39 years of
service. Mr. Buehrer is also a Trustee for Pike Township and
President of the Fulton County Historical Society among
many other leadership activities.

Business of the Year: Fulton County Processing

Fulton County Processing, founded in 2002 near Delta, has
grown to employ more than 125 people and is important to
the county steel industry.

Volunteer of the Year: WMTR 96.1

WMTR 96.1 recently celebrated 50 years of business. The Smith
family and the staff at WMTR continues their passion to bring local
radio coverage to their local audience. Max Smith, President and
GM of the radio station assists the FCEDC by emceeing events and
providing radio coverage. The WMTR staff is also in the
community capturing exciting news and business growth.

Excellence in Industry: First Federal Bank &
First Insurance Group

"Better together" describes the company. "People focused,
Performance Driven, Community Minded, Innovative and
Trustworthy describes the staff.

Community Leadership: Fulton County
Health Center

Fulton County Health Center staff serves on numerous boards and
committees, which makes our communities even better.

Excellence in Retail: Winchesters Restaurant & Saloon

Winchesters, located on State Route 109 near the Ohio Turnpike
exit, provides good food and excellent service to visitors traveling
through, community members and all that step in through the
doors.

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Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 15

Bryan City Council Accepts School Year’s Accomplishments
Resignation Of Patrol Officer Highlighted At Swanton BOE Meeting

By: Rebecca Miller Code 139.2.” Wilson is requesting this PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF ished first in the districts and second in
THE VILLAGE REPORTER for a business and City Attorney, Rhon- the regionals while Julia Smith won the
da Fisher explained that due to this NEW STAFF MEMBER ... New Swan- DIII State Championship in the high jump.
Resignation of Patrol Officer An- code, which was passed in 2004 requir- ton Elementary Intervention Specialist
thonie Corkis was regretfully accepted ing annexation paperwork for people on Kathryn George. The marching band went to the state
at Bryan City Council June 18, 2018 the edges of the city limits, who want competition and achieved high ratings and
meeting. Police Chief Willis explained to be covered by city utilities, Council By: Bill O’ Connell the spring musical, Rock of Ages, played
that Corkis has accepted a position in needed to address this. THE VILLAGE REPORTER to rave reviews.
a Detroit suburb. Also accepted was the The June meeting of the Swanton
resignation of Tracy Harding who “was In other business, Parks and Recre- Board of Education (BOE) wrapped up In addition to the normal activities, the
not able to meet requirements due to ation director Ben Dominique received the 2017-2018 school year and gave Su- school year opened to a major realignment
a full time job.” Council approved Wil- approval that seasonal part time pool perintendent Chris Lake an opportunity of the elementary and middle school loca-
lis’ request to hire more officers as he is employees would all be hired for the to mention several of the more significant tions following the building upgrade proj-
currently doing back ground checks on summer. accomplishments in academics, athletics ect and was able to successfully handle the
four candidates. and performing arts. challenging logistics that resulted. During
Council member John Betts ex- The high school’s accounting program the year, the schools and the teachers ne-
Council passed a resolution “accept- pressed his concern that there may be a had a record setting year with students gotiated and settled on a new contract.
ing the amounts and rates as deter- business in Pioneer who wants to part- competing at regional, state and national
mined by the Budget Commission and ner with Delta and “it might affect our levels. An internship program was started Mr. Lake also reported that “the district
authorizing the necessary tax levies and Aquifer.” He requested that someone with Swanton Welding. continues to be wise stewards of the pub-
certifying them to the county Auditor.” research what it is and how will it af- In athletics, the volleyball team went lic funding that we receive as evidenced by
Clerk Treasurer, Laura Rode, explained fect Bryan City Water. “I am not against undefeated in the NWOAL and won its first our five-year forecast.”
that this is “up $18,004 from last year it right now,” Betts said. “I just want to league title in school history and the foot-
due to property taxes for the year.” know what it is and I feel we need to be ball team reached the playoffs for the third In personnel news, Greg Hallet, Mid-
proactive about it.” He asked that there consecutive year. The wrestling team dle School social studies teacher has re-
Also passed was an ordinance “au- be information available by the next went to the state duals competition again signed, effective July 8, 2018. Mr. Hallet
thorizing an annexation agreement with council meeting. will remain as the high school’s head wres-
Denny A. Wilson for territory which is and the tling coach. Kathryn George was given a
not currently contiguous with the City Council went into Executive Session girls’ track one-year contract to be the new Swanton
of Bryan, but which requires future an- for the purpose of discipline of a public team fin- Elementary Intervention Specialist and
nexation, should the property become employee. Stacey Nelson has been named the new
contiguous and to provide Municipal Recreational Director. Laurie Gombash,
Rebecca can be reached at PT, M.Ed has been contracted to provide
[email protected] physical therapy services at $65 per hour
and not to exceed six hours per week.
PHOTO BY REBECCA MILLER, STAFF
The 8th grade trip to Washington
CITY BUSINESS ... From left to right, Bryan City Clerk Treasurer Laura Rode, City D.C. from May 15 to May 19 of 2019 has
Attorney Rhonda Fisher and Mayor Carrie Schlade participate in regular Bryan City been approved. Brooke Chinni and Ariel
Council Meeting on June 18, 2018. Ohlemacher will act as advisers. Also ap-
proved was a request by the Choral De-
partment’s Julie Zedlitz to take the choir
students on a Carnival Cruise to the Ba-
hamas where they will be performing on
one of the main auditorium stages. The
dates will fall between March 13 and 19
of 2019. The girls’ soccer team will be at-
tending an overnight soccer camp at Ohio
Northern University from July 12 to July
15.

The next Board of Education meeting
will take place on July 18, 2018 at 6:30
p.m. in the BOE offices at 108 N. Main
Street.

Bill can be reached at
[email protected]

Direct Access Testing Archbold Schools Hires
Interim Superintendent
Get the lab tests you need,
when you need them, By: James Pruitt
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
for a low out-of-pocket cost.
Work on the high school track means at least five years
Direct access testing eliminates the need for a doctor's before any resurfacing needs to be done.
order for certain lab tests.
That’s the word from Superintendent Aaron Rex to the
It’s great for people who: Board of Education June 18.
• Are uninsured
• Don't want to file a claim to their insurance “It looks great and should be in good shape for at least
• Have a high deductible another five years before any resurfacing needs to be con-
• Have a health savings account sidered. Following the completion of that project we had
the high school football field top dressed along with the
Get more information at chwchospital.org/DAT regular scheduled routine maintenance. This process will
Bryan Hospital Lab • 433 W High St • 419-630-2103 make the grass come in thicker and also help with drain-
Montpelier Hospital • 909 E Snyder Ave • 419-485-3154, ext. 2111 age,” Rex stated in his report.
Archbold Medical Center • 121 Westfield Dr • 419-445-4415, ext. 3500
Rex congratulated the cafeteria staff on another suc-
4SAOTHFVJIUNGLYS SUITE DEAL cessful year. “They were able to end the year with a
JUNE 21–JULY 11, 2018 healthy cash balance and they served meals that our stu-
dents really enjoyed. I know that next year they will con-
See store for complete details. tinue to evaluate what our kids like and implement new
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Rex stated.
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There is a variety of summer projects underway or will
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upgrades to the sound system and the audio-visual in the
lecture hall, a new public address system at the elemen-
tary school, carpet in the HS and central offices, repair of
the basketball hoops at the elementary and various other
projects to keep the buildings in top shape.
Two new school buses should arrive at the beginning
of August and the district will receive the $26,000 rebate
from the state of Ohio for purchasing propane buses.
The board approved Hylant Group/Ohio School Plan
Liability, Violence, Auto, and Property Insurance Cover-
age beginning July 1, 2018 thru June 30, 2019. Total
Package amount $49,670.
Authorized the Fund Advance Return of $16,000 from
300 9500 HS Athletic Fund to GF.
The board approved a transfer of $16,609.57 to Tur-
bine Maintenance Fund and $18,584.48 to HB 264 Fund
from General Fund.
The board approved a transfer of $70,000 to the Wind
Turbine Maintenance Fund.
The board approved the following donations: Dr.
& Mrs. Sue McKernan $2,000-Volleyball Netting Sys-
tems, Archbold Athletic Boosters $1,000-Volleyball Net-
ting Systems, Ickey’s $500-Volleyball Netting Systems,
TJ Automation $500-Volleyball Netting Systems, Na-
poleon Lynx $500-Volleyball Netting Systems, Sub-
way $1,000-Volleyball Netting
Systems, Anonymous $2,500-Volleyball Netting Systems,
Mary Hall $100-Guitar
The board approved an agreement with the Northwest
Ohio Juvenile Detention Center.
The board approved revisions to the Elementary Stu-
dent Handbook for the 2018-2019 school year.
The board approved revisions to the Middle School
Student Handbook for the 2018-2019 school year.
The board approved revisions to the High School Stu-
dent Handbook for the 2018-2019 school year.
The board approved revisions to the Middle School
Teacher Handbook for the 2018-2019 school year.
The board accepted the resignation of Abbey Nafziger
as HS Intervention Specialist, effective at the end of the
2017-2018 school year.
The board approved a contract for Marc Robinson as
Interim Superintendent from August 1, 2018 through
July 31, 2019. Robinson replaces Aaron Rex who took a
job as superintendent of Wapokoneta Schools.
The board approved Robinson, Interim Superinten-
dent for up to 10 transition days, at daily rate through
July 31, 2018.

James can be reached at
[email protected]

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Ohioan Went To Vietnam In Casebere Chrysler Motor Sales Make
’61 As Missionary; Still Missing Donation To Montpelier Schools

KIDRON, Ohio (AP) — In 1961, during Mennonite faith. PHOTO PROVIDED
his second year of college, Daniel Gerber After graduating high school in 1958,
felt he had a calling. DONATION ... Recently, Casebere Chrysler Motor Sales teamed up with Montpelier
Gerber worked for a year on a neighbor’s Schools for a fundraiser called “Cash for Cars.” Chrysler donated 10 dollars for
Raised on a family farm east of Kidron, farm to earn money for college. He spent every test drive. Pictured is Casebere Motors General Manager Brent Miller present-
the Dalton High School graduate looked one year at Goshen College in Indiana, ing a check for 520.00 to Montpelier High School Principal Su Thorp and Montpe-
to his Mennonite faith. He believed it was then transferred to Hesston College in lier Curriculum Director Mike Bumb.
time to serve God in the church’s volun- Kansas.
teer service. Holiday City Village Council
But after two years of college, Daniel Makes It Official: The Speed Limit
The Mennonite Central Committee in believed he had a calling to voluntary
1951 had established the Pax Program. service, according to an article in a 1978 Signs Are Going Up On Selwyn
Church members believe war is against edition of The Ohio Evangel, a Mennonite
God’s teachings and they created a pro- church publication. He applied to the By: Timothy Kays PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
gram that allowed church members to church’s Pax Program, following broth- THE VILLAGE REPORTER
serve their country as conscientious ob- ers David and Jim. Later his younger REGULATION COMING ... Members of
jectors and help others. brother, Norm, would serve in the states Members of the Holiday City Village the Holiday City Village Council agreed
with Pax, while the youngest brother Al- Council made it official at their meeting on June 21 to post speed limits on Sel-
Gerber’s older brothers, David and dis served in Mexico, where he married of June 21...the speed limit and truck wyn Drive.
Jim, had served by working at medi- and still lives. route signs are going up on Selwyn
cal facilities in the United States. Daniel drive. Adopted without dissent, Council for the project have been signed. The
Gerber was willing to take an assignment Although Ban Me Thuot was in a re- passed Ordinance 2018-6 authorizing water tower work continues, with a re-
overseas. gion infiltrated by Viet Cong, which op- the signs reducing the legal speed on fill hopefully coming around June 27. A
posed the government in Saigon, the vol- Selwyn Drive to 35 MPH. The signs will valve in the chlorine room has sprung a
The Mennonite church loaned Gerber unteers at the medical center believed be ordered, and the Safety Committee leak, and repairs will soon be underway.
to the Christian and Missionary Alliance, they were safe. They were in the country will make the determination as to where
which helped at hospitals, schools and to help others and believed they would be the signs will be located. The quest for a new Councilor to fill
churches worldwide. left alone. the vacant seat is ongoing, but the list is
Council heard the first reading of being narrowed down.
Gerber boarded a freighter in August Civil war had been raging for years in Resolution R-2018-7, accepting and ap-
1961 for a monthlong sea journey to Viet- Vietnam. In 1961 and 1962, U.S. forces proving the amounts and rates from the Timothy can be reached at
nam. A man of peace, he was going to a were helping the South Vietnamese gov- Auditor’s Office. Under suspended rules [email protected]
war-torn country. He never returned. ernment combat Viet Cong rebels who of reading, Council also approved Then
were supported by North Vietnam. The and Now Purchase Orders 45-2018 and
“We’ll see him in heaven,” Barb Stein- U.S. had troops in the country advising 46-2018, which covers payment for
er, Gerber’s sister, said of her brother. South Vietnamese forces and transport- electrical studies, as well as shoring up
ing them in helicopters and planes. The storm damaged power poles with guy-
Gerber’s siblings long ago accepted he U.S. also supplied weapons for South wires.
died, although his death never has been Vietnamese troops.
confirmed. The report of Lauri TenEyck-Rupp
The evening of May 30, 1962, Gerber noted village checking deposits for
There are no details. The family doesn’t and Wilting were walking near the medi- May totaling $2.665.573.89. Expen-
know a date. They don’t know if Daniel cal center’s grounds when soldiers ap- ditures for the same period came to
died because of illness or was killed by proached. They bound Gerber’s hands. $2,605,507.45, with a month end bal-
his captors. More soldiers grabbed Mitchell and his ance of $3,146,222.50.
family, while another group found Vietti.
“We don’t know anything official, what Village Administrator Gary Baker re-
happened to them or when,” said Steiner, The soldiers warned Mitchell’s wife, ported that Toledo Edison submitted the
who lives near Dalton. Wilting and the other nurses to wait un- low bid of a little over $9,600 for pole
til morning before leaving. It was the last work on County Road 15. The contracts
Gerber volunteered for three years time Gerber, Mitchell and Vietti were seen
of service as a maintenance man for a by Alliance volunteers. Online Auction To Benefit Habitat For
Christian and Missionary Alliance medi- Humanity Scheduled For June 28-30
cal center outside the city of Ban Me It was the next day when Nathan and
Thuot in Vietnam’s central highlands. He Elvina Gerber learned from the Alliance Habitat for Humanity of Fulton
also taught locals about farming. about the fate of their son. The mission- County recently sold tickets for a Play-
ary group and Mennonite church worked house Raffle, raising much needed
He was one of three people abducted with U.S. and foreign government agen- funds for our next construction proj-
from the center, which treated people cies, as well as the international Red ect. This successful fundraiser net Ann
suffering from leprosy. Also taken were Cross, hoping to find and rescue their Austin of Wauseon the winning prize – a
Archie Mitchell, a long-time missionary volunteers. playhouse which could also be a garden
with the Alliance who had been in Viet- or tool shed. But Ann wants Habitat to
nam with his wife and children since U.S. military in the area searched, but benefit even more from this event, so
1948, and Dr. Eleanor A. Vietti, who they were concerned any rescue attempt has generously donated the prize back
treated patients. Viet Cong soldiers also would lead to the death of the captives. to Habitat to be auctioned off to the
took medical supplies and a truck. highest bidder.
In July 1962, there were unconfirmed
Left behind to later tell the story were reports the captives were treating wound- This playhouse/garden shed will be
Mitchell’s family and several nurses, in- ed Viet Cong soldiers. But there also were auctioned off through Habitat’s website
cluding Ruth Wilting, a Cleveland wom- reports the three had been killed. during an online-only silent auction.
an. During his eight months in Vietnam, Bidding will begin at 12:00PM on Thurs-
Gerber and Wilting had fallen in love and “We had quite a few rumors, but they day, June 28th and end at 12:00PM on
were planning to marry. were never substantiated,” Steiner said. Saturday, June 30th. No money will
be taken through the website. Bids
Among thousands sent to facilities the A glimmer of hope came in the spring will be accepted with bidder’s contact
Alliance operates around the world, more of 1968. A foreign journalist traveling information via an online submission
than 20 have been martyred, but Gerber with the North Vietnamese reported a form. These bids will be date and time
and the others taken are the only three captured medical missionary was run- stamped and viewed in Habitat’s office
volunteers classified as missing, said ning a hospital. In May, a captured Viet only. Delivery within Fulton County to
Kristian Rollins, an archivist for the Al- Cong soldier said he had worked with the the winner’s location is included, to be
liance. three captives. scheduled the week after the auction
ends.
It’s been 56 years with no official re- In mid-May 1968, The Canton Reposi-
port. “They’re still technically missing,” tory and other newspapers in the region The playhouse was built by vol-
Rollins said. carried stories that Gerber, Vietti and unteers of Dental Health Associates
Mitchell were confirmed to be alive. They in March, overseen by Habitat’s con-
When the Vietnam War ended, rough- were said to be with two other mission- struction crew. Boasting a tall, 6x8
ly 2,500 soldiers, sailors, airmen and aries who had been captured in January foot frame, the playhouse was built
Marines were listed as missing in action, 1968 near Ban Me Thuot. with quality products including cement
as well as more than 40 civilians who board siding, Owens-Corning roofing
were in Vietnam, Cambodia or Laos for News that Gerber was alive followed shingles and is equipped for electric-
business or working as missionaries and trying times for the Gerber family. ity and interior overhead lighting. The
journalists. future owner will have the choice of in-
Just two weeks before the report, the sulating the structure before interior
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting family’s father, Nathan Gerber, was killed paneling is installed. New construction
Agency, in a May 31 report, lists just un- in a tractor accident on the farm. vinyl windows and other materials were
der 1,600 individuals as unaccounted, donated by Wauseon Ace Hardware.
with 31 civilians on the list. Earlier in the year, during the Tet Of- A custom-made wooden door finishes
fensive, Viet Cong once again attacked this quality-built item. Ready-to-paint,
Daniel Gerber was the third of six chil- the leprosarium. Ruth Wilting still served with paint also supplied by Wauseon
dren born to Nathan and Elvina Gerber. as a volunteer and was killed along with
The couple raised their children on a 73- other nurses.
acre farm the Gerber family has owned
since 1822. The property remains in the Wilting had visited the Gerber family
family. David and Leora Gerber, the old- in October 1966.
est son and his wife, still live there as
does the family of their oldest daughter, “We accepted her as one of us,” Steiner
Karen. said. They exchanged letters and shared
in the hope that Gerber would eventually
The farm served as a sprawling play- return.
ground for the Gerber children, Steiner
recalls. During summer evenings they While the reports in 1968 offered hope,
would play a modified version of baseball it faded as the United States worked to
in a grassy area between the house and end its involvement in Vietnam.
barn. Winters were spent sledding.
Late in 1972 word came from Viet-
There were nights when Daniel didn’t namese tribesmen that Mitchell and Viet-
make it outside with his siblings. Some- ti were alive, but Gerber had died.
times it was evening dishes, Steiner
said, but more often it was because he When the Hanoi government provided
was reading. The Gerber family read and names of prisoners of war in February
studied the Bible as part of their daily 1973, Gerber, Mitchell and Vietti weren’t
on the list of people to be released. They
Ace Hardware, this prize is valued at
were presumed dead. approximately $1500.00. Bidding will
David Gerber said he’s start at $100 followed by minimum in-
crements of $10.00.
read several books about
Vietnam, including first- Interested bidders can find info and
hand experiences of some view a photo of the playhouse at Habi-
who survived. He’s certain tat’s website, www.habitatfco.org. The
his younger brother died. auction page will go live at noon on
Thursday the 28th when all bidding be-
“It’s jungle over there. gins. Updates of the current high bid
You can’t expect anybody amount will be posted on the website
would live when they’re hourly from 1pm-6pm Thursday, 9am-
persecuted, tortured.” 6pm Friday and 9am-12pm Saturday.
11am-12pm Saturday postings will be
Steiner suspects once more often if merited. Facebook up-
the war ended the Viet dates will also be posted at Habitat’s
Cong decided they no lon- Facebook page, but bidding through
ger needed Daniel and his Facebook will not be allowed.
companions and simply
killed them. All rules and policies can be found
at Habitat’s website. Questions about
She trusts in God this online auction can be directed to
the situation ended as it the Habitat office at 419-335-7000 or
should. [email protected]. Proceeds will
help build Habitat’s next home project,
“It taught me what it slated for Spring 2019.
is to have faith in God,”
Steiner said. “You trust
him for everything.”

Information from: The
Repository, http://www.
cantonrep.com

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Rain Showers Dampen Bryan The Sun Shines On
Day In The Park Events Pettisville Friendship Days
court.
By: James Pruitt By: James Pruitt The inflatables had been moved inside
THE VILLAGE REPORTER THE VILLAGE REPORTER
under the big top tent. The rain did not
Despite the persistent After battling heavy rains June 22, or- stop some anglers from participating in a
rain the morning June 23, ganizers of the biannual Pettisville Friend- fishing derby or for those competing in the
the Day in Park event in ship Day caught a break around noon 5K event. The event was a fundraiser to
Bryan took place and peo- June 23 when sunshine and blue skies support improvements at the park.
ple began to slowly trickle returned. The sunshine helped dry out
in. The midway at Rec- the park and allow the pedal pull competi- The next event will be in 2020.
reation Park saw crowds tion to go as planned on the shuffleboard
come and go, while the rain James can be reached at
did cause the cancellation [email protected]
of the car show.
PHOTOS BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
The day also featured
a cornhole tournament as
well as a talent show. A
fireworks show was sched-
uled to close the day.

James can be reached at
[email protected]

PHOTOS BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF

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The Successful 4-Her’s Show
Demonstrations At Their May Meeting

The Successful 4-Her’s had a for feeder calves, sheep, goats, horses,
meeting on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at swine, rabbit and fancy pottery-June
6 PM at the Brady Township fire hall. 1, Marking pen of three chickens –
There were 22 members present and July 21. Tagging of market lambs,
zero guests present. Pledges were led market goats, and beef/dairy feeders VIEW ALL PHOTOS OF THIS EVENT FOR
by Zoi Bauer. Roll Call was taken by FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM
Addison Whitman the special format
used was “What do you want to do is June 2, 8-11 a.m. Livestock forms
when you get out of school?” are due June 1.
For demonstrations Jimmy Bell
For committee reports fun raisers talked about his solar energy project,
have not been decided and community
service decide to bring food in for the Bryan Senior Center AnnouncesTori Bauer talked about her fashion
local food pantry. Unfinished busi- in food products, Jordan Schaffner
ness was who attended April LQA? talked about his cow project, Madisyn Regular Euchre Party Results
Who attended the cake decorating Routt talked about her cake decorating
workshop? 4-H Booth theme this year project, and Addison Whitman talk-
is 100 years ago, and who had gotten ed about her horse project. For next The Bryan Senior Center hosted its The winners of the door prizes were:
camper ship registration if so registra- meetings refreshments Emma Smith regular euchre party on June 19, 2018. James Klender, Pat Day, Ron Taylor and
tion is due by May 25. New business will bring snacks and Ragan Roesch There were 16 players present. The win- Bonnie Taylor. The next regular euchre
was animal project possession date will bring drinks. Next meeting will be ners for the day were: 1st place went to: party will be held on, Tuesday, June 26,
held on Sunday, June 24, at 6 PM at Gary Okuley with a 350. 2nd place went 2018 from 1 to 3 pm. For more informa-
the Brady Township fire hall. to: Cletus Noll with a 294. tion call: 419-636-4047.

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Edon Village Council Hears Antique Car Show Rolls Into Stryker

Of Toledo Edison Customer
Assistance Programs

grant money out there that you can ap-
ply for.” Councilor Spencer Kaiser asked
what the savings would be of LED light-
ing compared to what the village is cur-
rently using. “About 40 to 60 percent,”
Keys replied. “It’s pretty nice.”
An item from the report of Chief of
Police Tom Szymczak noted the planned
fishing derby coming up later in the
summer. “We are going to run a fishing
derby on Sunday, August 12. It will be
the last day of Edon Days. There’s still a
lot of things going on behind the scenes
to get that to happen. We’ve got a Cham-
ber meeting this week, and we’ll discuss
it in greater detail.”
On the subject of the annual golf cart
inspections for those who have already
PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF undergone inspection, Village Solicitor
EXPLAINING THE DETAILS ... Gary Keys Tom Thompson said that the ordinance
of Toledo Edison goes over the programs is worded in a way that makes annual
available to help low and fixed income inspections optional at the discretion of
people with their gas and electrical bills. Chief Szymczak. It was suggested that
Mr. Thompson remove that clause from
the ordinance. Mr. Thompson said, “We
By: Timothy Kays can leave the ordinance alone, and the
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Chief can simply say, ‘I’m not going to

Mr. Gary Keys of Toledo Edison ad- require the annual inspection.’” Chief
dressed members of the Edon Village Szymczak told Council, “If you guys are
Council about the available low and/ okay with that, then we can just do that,
or fixed income assistance programs for without making a change in the ordi-
utility customers at their June 18 regu- nance itself...if everybody’s all right with
lar session. it. Council Lawrence put forth a mo-
While there are several programs tion to approve the suggestion of Chief
available to help low and/or fixed in- Szymczak. The motion passed without
come people with their electric and gas dissent.
utilities, Mr. Keys focused primarily Village Administrator Chad Ordway
upon the Home Energy Assistance Pro- reported that the new storm siren is on
gram, or HEAP. “This is actually a pub- order, but he has not heard of a ship
lic utilities program,” Keys began, “... date as of yet. Construction on the wa-
administered by electric and gas both. ter plant should begin in mid to late
HEAP has been around for years. If a July. The chipper has been repaired,
customer’s gas or electric is turned off, and is back in operation. Some of the
there’s a program where they can get summer projects coming up include
their service turned back on for $175. If working on the building pad for the new
both services are off, we split that with maintenance shop, constructing stone
Ohio Gas, and they’ll get their gas and bins, and storm catch basin repairs and
electric turned back on for $175...winter replacements.
or summer.” To inquire about the HEAP Mr. Thompson reported on the ‘Small
program, Toledo Edison Customers can Cell’ repeater installation program, say-
call 800-447-333, or Ohio Job and Fam- ing, “My office is working on some reg-
ily Services in Bryan at 419-636-6725. ulations. You may have heard of the
Councilor Lee Lawrence inquired ‘Small Wireless Infrastructure’. The leg-
about the Toledo Edison program of as- islature passed some rules that go into PHOTOS BY REBECCA MILLER, STAFF
sisting municipalities with switching to effect in the first part of August, so we’re
LED devices in their street lights. “What going to have an ordinance prepared for TRIP BACK IN TIME ... Early morning in Stryker, on Thursday, June 21, 2018,
we do is, we take your existing street you by then that helps regulate your the distinct putt putt of tiny antique cars could be heard as the Back in Time Tour
lights, and we can retrofit the LED right right of way, so that they can’t come and antique car club rolled into town for an hour and a half show in front of the Ameri-
onto the existing head of the pole,” just build what they want.” can Legion building. Hosts Clem and Nancy Campbell out of Milan, Michigan and
Keys replied. “At a minimum of twelve around 90 others enjoyed a breakfast time together in the Legion, hosted by Rick
lights, to change them out is $344 per Council retired into executive session Wytick and local members. 42 old cars could be seen. “It was a great event,” Wytick
to discuss possible land acquisitions, said, “for us, for the village and for the club members! We all had a great time!”

light. We have them in stock. We just and pending litigation, with no actions Ohio Declares Statewide
did the Village of Lyons; we’re doing the arising from the session. Outbreak Of Hepatitis A
Village of Delta now. If you want to do
it in phases, I know that there’s some Timothy can be reached at
[email protected]

14-year-Old Indiana Girl Dying Of COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s year.
health department says it’s declaring a Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, and
Cancer, Selling Bracelets To Survive statewide outbreak of hepatitis A.
West Virginia also are dealing with a
State officials say Ohio has 79 hepa- large number of hepatitis A cases.
titis A cases so far this year and that
many of them are linked to a multi-state Hepatitis A is transmitted by oral
outbreak in neighboring states. contact with fecal matter.

The 79 cases are nearly twice as It attacks the liver and causes symp-
many than what was reported all of last toms including abdominal pain, nausea,
diarrhea, fever and jaundice.

Williams County Board Sends
Grant Application To Columbus
For Edgerton, Pioneer Projects

By: Zach Irby In the bracelet Bryan and Stoy have By: James Pruitt to the commissioners.
ANGOLA, IN (WANE) - A 14-year-old designed, called Lava Liv, are lava stones THE VILLAGE REPORTER “The state has increased that grant
girl from Angola is dying from a rare form as strong as the 14-year-old’s heart. Es-
of cancer, but she has launched a brace- sential oils can be put on them that dif- Two Williams County communities ceiling to $500,000. So, we are looking
let fundraiser that will help her pay for fuse when you wear them. will have applications for state grants at applying for a $500,000 grant,” Kes-
treatment in hopes of making her life the for infrastructure projects submitted on sler said.
best it can be. The bracelet also has turquoise ama- their behalf.
Since Olivia Stoy’s insurance won’t zonite, bamboo coral stone, moonstones The components of the project include
pay for her bone marrow transplant, the and a gold band that represents child- The Board of Commissioners ap- construction of 6,168 linear feet of vari-
cost of the procedure is $950,000. The hood cancer. proved resolutions for the villages of Edg- ous sized storm sewer. This includes an
hospital has made a deal with her that if erton and Pioneer June 14 authorizing installation of 12 storm manholes and 28
she can pay up front, they’ll only charge Stoy is confident they can reach the Maumee Valley Planning Organization catch basins.
$350,000. $350,000 goal with the bracelet sale, Go- representative Sandy Kessler to submit
This is where designer Emily Bryan FundMe campaign and live party fund- the applications under the Small Cit- An 18-inch diameter force main will
comes in. She is the owner of Emily Kai, raisers they’re hosting. ies CDBG Fiscal year 2018 Community also be installed.
an accessories business in Fort Wayne. Development Critical Infrastructure Pro-
She offered Stoy the opportunity to de- “I know that we’ll reach it and I’m just gram. “They have one force main that serves
sign a bracelet that she can sell on her so thankful for what everyone’s doing,” two pump stations so they are looking at
website as a fundraiser for her treatment. Stoy said. “I’m looking forward to just be- Edgerton is seeking a grant for creating more efficiency by separating that
“Olivia is a very special girl,” Bryan ing more active and just getting back to $239,900, while Pioneer is looking to and have two force mains,” Kessler said.
said. “She’s very sweet, very sensible, the life that I had.” secure $500,000. Both projects include
very strong. She has always maintained money for administration and Fair Hous- This 8-inch diameter force main is
a smile on her face through everything, A life of softball, basketball, bike rides ing costs. 4,800 linear feet. Then the existing water
even when I was at Riley Children’s Hos- and family fun. One where she can con- lines will be replaced with 12-inch PVC
pital visiting her after a chemo treatment. tinue raising her voice for cancer’s cure. The Edgerton application represents a water lines with 3,900 linear feet of water
It was very fun to see her excitement in reduction of $20,000 from a resolution ap- line. There will be seven fire hydrants re-
designing.” “I hope that everyone that gets a proved earlier this month. placed and 10 12-inch gate valves along
Stoy realizes that if she doesn’t get bracelet enjoys it and feels strong and with 22 residential taps.
a bone marrow transplant next month, confident while wearing it,” she said. The Pioneer application is an increase
she’s unlikely to survive t lymphoblastic of $200,000. The final component of this project
lymphoma. She was diagnosed in May of The bracelets are available for sale will be the full depth reconstruction of
2016. now on the Emily Kai website. There’s Pioneer is applying for a Critical In- 3,830 linear feet of roadway. This will be
also a GoFundMe campaign* for those frastructure Project for program year 18 a reconstruction depth of 12 inches.
that simply want to donate money. in the Community Development Block
Grant. The total project cost of the village- The application had to be delivered to
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcast- wide wastewater and storm sewer im- ODSA June 15.
ing, Inc. All rights reserved. This material provement project will cost $1,905,930.
may not be published, broadcast, rewrit- There have been no issues secur-
ten, or redistributed. The CDBG request is $500,000. This ing the OWDA loan for the balance of
is a change from the original request of $1,080,000.
$300,000, Sandy Kessler of MVPO said
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Williams County Commissioners: Funding Sought
For Sewer System For Alvordton Or Kunkle

By: James Pruitt nity systems apart and not include any be not, maybe they are on par. I don’t funding.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER work on private property, Roth said. know.” “I think that we can actually come up
That would leave the county with only
If Alvordton and Kunkle are to ever the base cost to fund ($3.5 millon), he The county will schedule a meet- with the money to at least do one piece,
get their own sewer systems it will have said. ing with SRGP in Columbus to firm up without any out-of-pocket (expense),”
to be as separate projects. the commitments and then it will send Davis said.
“Then we are going to need to work a contingent to meet with the EPA in
That’s the conclusion of Williams with Dennis (Miller of MVPO) or who- Bowling Green to show the agency the Roth concurred and said the county
County Engineer Todd Roth as he told ever,” Roth said. county has done all it has been asked to cannot take on any debt.
the Board of Commissioners June 7. do (looking for funding) and to show the
The idea of building one system for both For Board of Commissioners Chair funding available for the work. “It is that simple and if any of them
communities is simply too expensive Brian Davis the next step is to get back ask what your percentage is, the con-
and unrealistic. on the schedule in Columbus. The pre- Davis will reach out to U.S. Sen. versation needs to end because there
vious time the county contingent trav- Portman to see if there is any untapped can be zero percent on that cost,” Roth
“The fact is the funding for that size eled there, it returned with a commit- funding that could go with the state said.
of a project is not there, when you are ment of $3 million, $500,000 of which
talking $8 to $10 million,” Commission- was CDBG from Tim Leisure. James can be reached at
er Terry Rummel said.
“So, I think that we need to get back [email protected]
So, we met as a group, the thought on the schedule with those folks and
was to pull them apart. Re-evaluate we would go back down again and say President Trump Raises Hopes, Says
our estimate. Try to tighten it up sort of we have done what you asked,” Davis North Korea Returning US Remains
speak. Get a little more accurate. said. “Now, we need to take your com-
mitments and then turn them to hard By: Lolita C. Baldor and Downes, who visited North Korea in
Roth and Cody Frey met with engi- commitments and then we can. Matthew Pennington 2016, said he has since been told the
neering firm Jones & Henry who are ASSOCIATED PRESS North may have the remains of more
going to revise their estimate based on “The question is which of the two than 200 American service members
a gravity collection system and individ- systems would you do first? WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s been more that were likely recovered from land
ual lagoon one each for Alvordton and than a decade since North Korea turned during farming or construction and
Kunkle. The firm was given some poten- Kunkle is the preference of Commis- over the remains of American troops could be easily returned. But he said
tial discharge points from which it will sioner Lewis Hilkert since it has been on missing from the Korean War. So, Presi- the vast majority have yet to be located
be able to use make a better estimate. the list the longest. dent Donald Trump’s suggestion Friday and retrieved from various cemeteries
that Pyongyang has begun delivering and battlefields across the countryside.
“This is what they got back with us “Yeah, most people think Alvordton remains to the U.S. raised the hopes
and so I guess our next step is to decide has but it is Kunkle,” Roth said. “They of families who have sought closure for “It’s exciting, it’s special,” he said
which one we want to pursue, Frey said. had some of the original.” more than 60 years. about Trump’s comments. “But it’s just
“One or both, I think.” words right now. Now, some action has
Which community has preference is Still, they’ve been on this roller coast- to be taken.”
The county has been unable to get important as Davis said that would be er before, so they are hedging their bets.
anyone to seriously consider funding a question the folks in Columbus would And U.S. officials across the government Over the decades, accounting for U.S.
a combined Alvordton-Kunkle system. ask. Whichever community had the quietly acknowledged that so far no re- service members from the 1950-1953
Roth has gone to Columbus and other worse contamination should be the first mains have been turned over to the U.S. Korean War has always been something
agencies but without success. in line, he said. from the North since Trump’s historic of a peripheral issue in the fraught re-
meeting with North Korean leader Kim lationship between Washington and
The solution is to split the commu- “Because you have to assume one is Jong Un. Pyongyang, and that’s been a source of
worse than the other,” Davis said. “May- frustration for family members. More
As of Friday, the Defense POW/MIA than 36,000 U.S. troops died in the con-
Eleven Complete Law Accounting Agency had not received any flict, including those listed as missing in
Enforcement Academy At NSCC new remains, according to spokesman action.
Chuck Pritchard. The last time North
ARCHBOLD, OHIO – Eleven gradu- nized: Defiance County: Austin Beckett Korea turned over remains was in 2007, Between 1996 and 2005, joint U.S.-
ates from the Northwest State Commu- (Defiance), Agustin Hinojosa (Defiance), when Bill Richardson, a former U.N. North Korea military search teams con-
nity College Law Enforcement Academy Austin Little (Defiance), Eric Rubio (De- ambassador and New Mexico gover- ducted 33 joint recovery operations and
were honored during a special ceremo- fiance), Jared Sanchez (Defiance) nor, secured the return of six sets from recovered 229 sets of American remains.
ny, held last evening in the Atrium. The North Korea.
class successfully completed both the Fulton County: Christine Fouty (Del- Washington officially broke off the
state certification exam and the physi- ta), Noah Quintanilla (Archbold), Jacob There are 7,697 U.S. troops still un- program because it claimed the safety
cal fitness requirements of the program. Whitcomb (Wauseon) accounted for from the Korean War, and of its searchers was not guaranteed,
Current graduates who have taken the about 5,300 of those were lost in North though the North’s first nuclear test, in
Ohio Peace Officer Training Certification Henry County: Tyler Murrey (Napo- Korea. 2006, was likely a bigger reason. Crit-
examination achieved a 98% first-time leon) ics of the program also argued the North
pass rate, which is a requirement to be- Speaking with Fox News on the North was using the deal to squeeze cash out
come a law enforcement officer in the Williams County: Adrian Brown Lawn of the White House, Trump said, of Washington, calling it “bones for
State of Ohio. (Montpelier) “they are already starting to produce the bucks.” The total cost to the U.S. to
remains of these great young soldiers carry out the joint missions was $19.5
The following graduates were recog- Wood County: Ryan Kohlhofer (Wal- who were left in North Korea. We’re get- million.
WILLIAMS COUNTY ... Adrian Brown of bridge) ting the remains, and nobody thought
Montpelier. that was possible.” At the time the program was stopped
Several students from the graduating the U.S. had been due to hunt for re-
class received additional recognition. Trump also appeared to exaggerate mains at the Chosin Reservoir and Un-
Eric Rubio was presented with the Top the number of those that could be re- san province. A new mission would like-
Gun Award for earning the highest score trieved from North Korea. He said that ly return there, Downes said, but would
on the firing range. Tyler Murrey earned Kim is “giving us back the remains of require retraining of U.S. personnel. He
the highest score on his Ohio Peace Of- probably 7,500 soldiers,” adding that said there would only be a few months
ficer Training Academy (OPOTA) test, the North Koreans “know where many before winter sets in around October or
with a 93% score on the 200-question of these bodies are.” November and the ground becomes too
test. Austin Little was awarded the Top hard to excavate, meaning work only
Driver Award for excellence in numer- Keen to talk up the most important may begin next spring.
ous testing scenarios behind the wheel. diplomacy of his presidency, Trump has
Adrian Brown received the final individ- made a number of questionable asser- Any return of remains sets a thor-
ual award of the evening, the prestigious tions about how the summit in Singa- ough identification process in motion.
Deputy Allan D. Ohlrich Outstanding pore has transformed relations with According to Pritchard, the remains
Cadet Award. Pyongyang. He has said it no longer would be sent to one of two Defense De-
poses a nuclear threat, although the partment facilities at Joint Base Pearl
The Northwest State Community meeting produced no details on how or Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii, and Offutt
College Law Enforcement Academy is when weapons might be eliminated or Air Force Base in Nebraska.
an eight-month program that is offered even reduced.
annually. Classes are held Monday Scientists would run multiple tests
through Friday from 5:00-10:00 p.m. On Friday, Trump pushed back on the remains including DNA and ra-
and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 against those who criticized him for diological exams, and collect all infor-
p.m. A new class is forming now and is meeting Kim, asserting: “If you don’t mation available on where they were
scheduled to begin in August. For more agree to meet you know what you’re go- found and compare that to files of miss-
information on the academy, contact ing to have? You’re going to have nucle- ing troops. A medical examiner would
the Allied Health, Business & Public ar war.” But in a sign of how his unprec- then make a final determination based
Services division at Northwest State, at edented meeting with the North Korean on all of the facts and then turn the file
419.267.1345 or alliedhealth@North- leader could change hostile ties, he said over to the military service so that the
westState.edu. For more information on that now he can call Kim on the phone. family could be notified.
NSCC degree and certificate programs, “I gave him a very direct number. He can
as well as a transfer module for stu- now call me if he has any difficulty. I Just last month, Pritchard said, his
dents interested in earning a bachelor’s can call him,” Trump said. agency held a meeting for families in
degree, visit NorthwestState.edu. Kentucky, and 68 of the 181 people at-
Richard Downes, executive director tending were there seeking information
of the Coalition of Families of Korean & about 36 missing Americans from the
Cold War POW/MIAs, expressed excite- Korean War.
ment and approval at how Trump had
raised the MIA issue with Kim and got- “People want their loved ones to come
ten a commitment to return remains. home,” said Pritchard. “If we end up get-
His airman father Lt. Hal Downes has ting remains as a result of this, we will
been missing-in-action since his plane try to identify them and this may bring
went down over North Korea in 1952. closure to some families.”

PHOTOS PROVIDED MEETING ... In this Tuesday, June 12, 2018, file photo, U.S. President Donald
Trump shakes hands as he meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sen-
FULTON COUNTY ... Christine Fouty and Jacob Whitman. Missing: Noah Quinta- tosa Island, in Singapore. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
nilla

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Pride Of Montpelier Pageant Crowns Lydia Grime Miss Montpelier 2018

By: Timothy Kays view award. Runner Up Kaylee was also named Top
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Seller.

There was Magic Under the Stars in the Montpe- Six ladies gave their all for the title of Miss Mont-
lier High School Auditeria on the evening of June 23, pelier, with the crown going to Lydia Grime. Lydia was
as twenty two young ladies competed for four coveted also the winner of the Personal Interview award, and
posts during the Pride of Montpelier Pageant. placed second overall in the Talent competition. Riley
Dangler was named the Top Seller for the Miss Mont-
Of the nine girls competing, Mya Moore was pelier contestants, with Ashtyn Wiyrick taking third
crowned Little Miss Montpelier. She was also one of place in the Talent competition, and Katelyn Moore
the most prolific winners on the night, taking the Little earning the title of Miss Photogenic. Grayson DuBois
Miss Photogenic title, the Top Seller award, and ty- was named Second Runner Up, as well as Teen Miss
ing Maggie Richmire in the Personal Interview. Maggie Congeniality. With a dazzling display of cheerleading,
was also named Third Runner Up. Breelynn Shank- Alexis Marihugh won the Talent competition, and also
ster was named Second Runner Up, as well as Little the title of Miss Montpelier First Runner Up.
Miss Congeniality, and Cianna Shoup earned the First
Runner Up post. Jeremy Clinger presented four special $50 awards
from the Montpelier Rotary, one award to each class.
Alivya Fry took the crown in the five-way race to the Addison Witte won the award in the Little Miss Cat-
top of the Junior Miss category. Alexis May was rec- egory, with Alexis May being the Junior Miss recipi-
ognized as the Top Seller, with Phoenix Brown being ent. Kaylee Ambler was the Teen Miss recipient, and
named Second Runner Up, and Junior Miss Photoge- Riley Dangler was presented the award in the Miss
nic. Savannah Reeder was named First Runner Up, category. The final special award of the evening, the
along with Junior Miss Congeniality, and the Personal Cheryl Harter Memorial People’s Choice Award, was
Interview winner. presented to Kendalynne Dilley, representing the Little
Miss category.
A head-to-head matchup in the Teen Miss category
saw Reese Hand winning the title over Kaylee Ambler. Timothy can be reached at
Reese also came away with the Teen Miss Photogenic [email protected]
and Teen Miss Congeniality titles, as well as the Inter-

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5 Michigan Siblings To Join Associated Press Explains:
Military, Including Quadruplets United States Has Split Up Families

ADA, Mich. (AP) — Five Michigan sib- hasn’t been much military influence from Throughout Its History
lings, including quadruplets, who just her or her husband’s families, aside from
graduated high school are set to join the a son-in-law who serves as a pilot. By: Russel Contreras FAMILIES ... In this March 30, 1942 file photo, Cpl.
Armed Forces. ASSOCIATED PRESS George Bushy, left, a member of the military guard
She encouraged others to take advan- which supervised the departure of 237 Japanese peo-
Quadruplets Nevin, Mason, Bryce and tage of joining the military as a path to ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. ple for California, holds the youngest child of Shigeho
Rose Lees are joining the Marine Corps, higher education because of its financial (AP) — Some critics of the Kitamoto, center, as she and her children are evac-
the Air National Guard, the Navy and benefits. forced separation of La- uated from Bainbridge Island, Wash. Throughout
the Air Force, respectively. Their adopted tino children from their American history, during times of war and unrest, au-
brother, Yoel Lees, will join the Marines Bryce Lees said he thinks there’s a mis- migrant parents say the thorities have cited various reasons and laws to take
this fall. Two other siblings who also just conception that it’s a scary and dangerous practice is unprecedent- children away from their parents. Examples include
graduated from Forest Hills Northern High decision to join the armed forces. ed. But it’s not the first Native American boarding schools, Japanese intern-
School in Grand Rapids aren’t joining the time the U.S. government ment camps and deportations that happened during
military. “You meet new people, lifelong friends, has split up families, de- the Great Depression. (AP Photo/File)
you get to travel the world, you help other tained children or allowed
“I was kind of the last one to hop on countries,” he said. others to do so.
the military bandwagon,” Mason Lees told
the Grand Rapids Press. “I’m joining the Rose Lees wants to become an emer- Throughout American
Air National Guard down in Tennessee for gency medicine physician, with the hopes history, during times of
aerospace propulsion, hopefully.” of working for Doctors Without Borders. war and unrest, authori-
She plans to attend Eastern Michigan Uni- ties have cited various
Yoel Lees said he became interested versity and to commute to the University reasons and laws to take
in the Marine Corps for the culture and of Michigan for Air Force training. children away from their
brotherhood. parents. Here are some
“Ever since I was little I’ve always want- examples:
Their mother, Lyvonne Lees, said there ed to serve,” she told WXMI-TV. “I just
want to help out our world.” SLAVERY
Before abolition, chil-
ENLISTING ... In this Wednesday, June 6, 2018 photo, from left, Yoel, Bryce, Rose dren of black slaves were Still, some children blamed for the econom-
and Mason Lee stand at attention outside their home in Ada, Mich. Yoel and his born into slavery and resisted the boarding ic downturn. Between
siblings, who are also quadruplets (Nevin is not pictured) are all planning on joining could be sold by own- school experience by set- 500,000 and 1 million
the military. (Neil Blake/The Grand Rapids Press via AP) ers at will. Black women ting fires to buildings, Mexican immigrants and
could do little to stop the running away or taking Mexican Americans were
In Death, Ohio Young Man Stands sale of children and often their own lives. Others pushed out of the coun-
Tall In North Korea Relations never saw them again af- continued to speak their try during the 1930s re-
ter they were sent away. native language in secret. patriation, as the removal
STILL REMEMBERED ... In this March 16, 2016, file on suspicion of stealing Owners also split apart Some Navajo “code talk- is sometimes called.
photo, American student Otto Warmbier, center, is es- a propaganda poster and parents who had no legal ers,” who used a code
corted at the Supreme Court in Pyongyang, North Ko- was sentenced in March rights to prevent their based on their native lan- Some families hid chil-
rea. Warmbier’s legacy is still being written, one year that year to 15 years in sale. To resist, slave fam- guage to transmit mes- dren away from relatives
after his death. The 22-year-old U.S. college student prison with hard labor after ilies regularly ran away sages in World War II, in the U.S. to prevent
who died in a Cincinnati hospital just days after his making a lengthy televised together but faced harsh were products of military- them from being sent to a
release from North Korea in a vegetative state has been confession and appeal for physical punishment, style boarding schools as foreign country they had
remembered prominently during a dramatic shift in mercy. He disappeared even death, if caught by children. never visited, according
U.S.-North Korean relations. (AP Photo/Jon Chol Jin, from public view after that, slave hunters. to Francisco Balderrama,
File) but then was released and Last week, both White POVERTY a Chicano studies pro-
arrived in Cincinnati on House press secretary During the early fessor at California State
By: Dan Sewell touch with the family since June 13, 2017. Sarah Huckabee Sand- 1900s, states sometimes University-Los Angeles
ASSOCIATED PRESS their ordeal began, told re- ers and Attorney Jeff pulled children from poor and co-author of “Decade
porters this month. He died on June 19. Sessions cited the Bible families and placed them of Betrayal: Mexican Re-
CINCINNATI (AP) — Doctors in Cincinnati in defending the policy in orphanages. But re- patriation in the 1930s.”
Otto Warmbier’s legacy is North Korea no longer said he had suffered severe of forced separation of formers in the 1920s and
still being written a year poses a nuclear threat, brain damage, although Latino migrant children. 1930s began promoting Many families felt they
after his death. Trump has said, while not they weren’t sure what led Sessions referenced Ro- the idea that children were being forced to sep-
offering details on how up to it. North Korea de- mans 13, which urges should not be separated arate from their children,
The 22-year-old U.S. or when weapons might nied torturing him, saying readers “to obey the laws from their families, ac- who were U.S. citizens.
college student who died in be eliminated or even re- he fell into a coma that re- of the government be- cording to “In the Shad-
a vegetative state in a Cin- duced. sulted from botulism and a cause God has ordained ow Of the Poorhouse: A “And many children,”
cinnati hospital days after sleeping pill. them for the purpose of Social History Of Welfare Balderrama said, “never
his release from North Ko- The Warmbiers have Fred Warmbier last year order.” The same passage In America” by Michael B. saw their parents again.”
rea is being remembered spoken out repeatedly recounted to Fox News the was cited before the Civil Katz.
prominently during a dra- about North Korea’s treat- condition Otto’s parents War to justify slavery, to However, local and JAPANESE INTERN-
matic shift in U.S.-North ment of Otto during his received him in: making allow slave hunters to re- state authorities still MENT CAMPS
Korean relations. 17-plus months of cap- an “involuntary, inhuman turn runaway slaves to used poverty as a rea-
tivity and filed a wrong- sound,” ‘’staring blankly their owners and to pull son to take children away Starting in 1942, when
President Donald Trump ful death lawsuit against into space jerking vio- slave children away from from Native American and the U.S. was at war with
said the death of the “very North Korea in April, say- lently,” and was blind and mothers. black families, McClain Japan, around 120,000
special person” galvanized ing its government tortured deaf, with his head shaved. NATIVE AMERICAN said. Sometimes the or- people of Japanese an-
determination to deal with and killed their son. They Trump tweeted afterward : BOARDING SCHOOLS dered separation came cestry were ordered by
North Korea, leading to his have said they want to hold “Otto was tortured beyond After the 1890 Wound- over concerns about a the U.S. government into
history-making summit North Korea accountable belief by North Korea.” ed Knee Massacre, when parent’s mental health. prison camps around the
this month with Kim Jong for their “barbaric treat- The Warmbiers attend- the Army slaughtered Malcolm X in his au- country. An estimated
Un. Trump said in Singa- ment” of their son. ed the president’s State of 150 Lakota men, women tobiography recalled wel- 30,000 were children.
pore that Warmbier “did the Union address, where and children in the last fare workers coming to
not die in vain.” During a United Nations Trump paid tribute to them chapter of America’s long take him and his siblings The 1999 documen-
symposium in May, Cindy as “powerful witnesses to a Indian wars, authorities away as children from his tary “Children of the
Parents Fred and Cindy Warmbier said that the menace that threatens our forced Native American struggling single mother Camps” highlighted the
Warmbier, of suburban family will keep speaking world.” families to send their after their father, an out- trauma children faced
Cincinnati, expressed ap- out about human rights Last Friday, asked by a children to government- spoken black preacher, while being detained with
preciation for Trump’s violations to publicly “rub reporter why he didn’t crit- or church-run boarding was mysteriously mur- their grief-stricken par-
comments and have said their noses in this .” icize North Korea’s human schools. The objective, dered. The future civil ents. Some older children
they hope “something posi- rights violations during the as Carlisle Indian Indus- rights leader lived in waited to turn 18 so they
tive” comes from the sum- Portman said the summit after having spo- trial School founder Capt. various foster homes and could volunteer to fight
mit. “We are proud of Otto Warmbiers are happy for ken so passionately about Richard H. Pratt put it, boarding houses. His for the U.S. to prove their
and miss him,” their state- the families of three Ameri- Otto, the Republican presi- was to “kill the Indian in mother, without her chil- families’ loyalty despite
ment said. can detainees North Korea dent replied: “You know him and save the man.” dren, had a breakdown not wanting to be sepa-
freed ahead of the summit. why, because I don’t want At 150 or so Indian and was sent to a mental rated from their parents.
Otto’s parents “are try- to see a nuclear weapon schools around the coun- institution. Diaries and later inter-
ing to take their grief and “Of course, we all wish destroy you and your fam- try, officials made Native views show many of those
channel it into very con- that Otto had been one ily ... I want to have a good American children cut IMMIGRATION who went into the mili-
structive ways” to raise of them ... Coming home relationship with North Ko- their hair and outlawed During the Great De- tary did so reluctantly.
awareness of human rights healthy, and that he was rea.” all Native American lan- pression, local authori-
in North Korea and of “vio- still with us,” Portman Portman has expressed guages. They forced chil- ties in California and Tex- Kiyoshi K. Muranaga,
lations that occurred there, said. caution, saying there need dren to adopt Christi- as participated in a mass whose family was in-
including against their own to be ways to verify North anity and attempted to deportation of Mexican terned at Granada Relo-
son,” U.S. Sen. Rob Port- Warmbier, a University Korea does what it says it “Americanize” children immigrants and Mexican cation Center in Colora-
man, a Cincinnati-area Re- of Virginia student visiting will. He recalled that when by introducing them to Americans whom they do, joined the U.S. Army
publican who has kept in with a tour group, was ar- Otto returned home, it be- white customs and white but was killed in Italy.
rested by North Korean au- came clear that the “regime history. He was posthumously
thorities in January 2016 had lied to us about his Native American chil- awarded the Medal of
condition. ... We have to be dren returned home al- Honor by President Bill
vigilant about the regime most unrecognizable to Clinton.
and the nature of the re- their parents.
gime.”
But he said he support- Area Students Named To
ed having talks, telling re- Dean’s List At Bluffton University
porters last week that had
there been direct U.S. dia- BLUFFTON, Ohio—Bluffton Univer- Bluffton University also announced
logue with North Korea af- sity has announced the dean’s list for the dean’s list for the Organizational
ter Warmbier’s arrest, bet- the accounting degree-completion pro- Management Program (OMP) for the
ter communication could gram for the spring term. spring term.
“perhaps even been able to
save his life.” Students with a cumulative GPA of at Students with a GPA of 3.6 or high-
least 3.75 based on 20 semester hours er are eligible for the dean’s list. OMP
received dean’s list with distinction for students from your area named to the
continued high achievement. dean’s list are: Michelle Ford, Bryan.

Accounting Degree-Completion Pro- Students with a cumulative GPA of at
gram students from your area named to least 3.75 based on 20 semester hours
the dean’s list with distinction are: Bree received dean’s list with distinction for
Youse, Wauseon. continued high achievement.

Bluffton’s accounting degree-comple- OMP students from your area named
tion program seeks to increase career to the dean’s list with distinction are:
opportunities for working adults who Kaitlyn Blevins, Stryker, Michaela Clin-
hold an associate degree in accounting, gaman, Stryker, Melanie Stoner, Bryan,
while maintaining their busy schedules. and Adam Wagner, West Unity.

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Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 25

Archbold Parks Celebrates Charles Krauthammer, Conservative
Successful Backyard Bash Columnist & Pundit, Dies

By: James Pruitt it, Director Jen Kidder said. By: Hillel Italie
THE VILLAGE REPORTER “It was well attended and I would AP NATIONAL WRITER

The first Backyard Bash was re- consider it a success,” Kidder said. “It NEW YORK (AP) —
sounding success, the Archbold Parks was great for the first year and we will Charles Krauthammer,
and Recreation Department stated. The continue to build on it for the future. the Pulitzer Prize-winning
weather was incredibly hot with highs columnist and pundit
well into the 90s, but the staff, volun- “We are already planning for next who helped shape and oc-
teers and participants worked through year.” casionally dissented from
the conservative move-
James can be reached at ment as he evolved from

[email protected]

“Great Society” Democrat
to Iraq War cheerleader
Fundraiser Held To to denouncer of Donald
Benefit Tiffany Fox Trump, has died.
He was 68.
His Thursday death POLITICAL ANALYST ... In this March 31, 2015, file
was announced by two photo, Charles Krauthammer talks about getting into
organizations that were politics during a news conference in Corpus Christi,
longtime employers, Fox Texas. The conservative writer and pundit Krautham-
News Channel and The mer has died. His death was announced Thursday,
Washington Post. June 21, 2018, by two media organizations that em-
Krauthammer had said ployed him, Fox News Channel and The Washington
publicly a year ago he was Post. He was 68. (Gabe Hernandez/Corpus Christi
being treated for a cancer- Caller-Times via AP, File)

ous tumor in his abdomen strengthened our democracy,” George
and earlier this month re-
vealed that he likely had just weeks to W. Bush said in a statement. “His work
live. was far-reaching and influential — and
“I leave this life with no regrets,” while his voice will be deeply missed, his
Krauthammer wrote in The Washington ideas and values will always be a part of
Post, where his column had run since our country.”
1984. “It was a wonderful life — full Krauthammer was sure that Obama
and complete with the great loves and would lose in 2008 because of lingering
great endeavors that make it worth liv- fears from the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks,
ing. I am sad to leave, but I leave with and foresaw Mitt Romney defeating him
the knowledge that I lived the life that I in 2012.
intended.” But he prided himself on his rejection
Sometimes scornful, sometimes re- of orthodoxy and took on Republicans,
flective, he was awarded a Pulitzer in too, observing during a Fox special in
1987 for “his witty and insightful” com- 2013 that “If you’re going to leave the
mentary and was an influential voice medical profession because you think
among Republicans, whether through you have something to say, you betray
PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF his syndicated column or his appear- your whole life if you don’t say what you
ances on Fox News Channel. He was think and if you don’t say it honestly
RAISING MONEY ... Miller’s Market in Montpelier hosted a barbeque rib fundraiser most associated with Brit Hume’s night- and bluntly.”
in their parking lot for Tiffany Fox on June 23. Tiffany was injured in a trampoline ly newscast and stayed with it when He criticized the death penalty and
accident which rendered her a quadriplegic. As a result, she is in need of physical Bret Baier took over in 2009. rejected intelligent design as “today’s
assistance, as well as other items for accessibility. “We’re doing a fundraiser for Tif- Krauthammer is credited with coin- tarted-up version of creationism.” In
fany,” said Miller’s manager, Cheryl Burlew. “Five years ago, she went to Sky Zone. ing the term “The Reagan Doctrine” for 2005, he was widely cited as a key fac-
She was jumping on a trampoline and flipped. She ended up breaking her neck, President Reagan’s policy of aiding an- tor in convincing Bush to rescind the
and has been paralyzed from then on out. She’s looking for some help with things ti-Communist movements worldwide. Supreme Court nomination of the presi-
like medical bills. She’s trying to get a shower chair. Since she’s paralyzed from the He was a leading advocate for the Iraq dent’s friend and legal adviser Harriet
neck down, she looking for someone to come into her house to help her out. At the War and a prominent critic of President Miers, whom Krauthammer and others
moment, she’s in a nursing home because there’s not enough people to take care Barack Obama, whom he praised for his said lacked the necessary credentials.
of her. They have to feed her, and someone else has to bathe her.” Anyone inter- “first-class intellect and first-class tem- And he differed with such Fox com-
ested in helping Tiffany make the transition home can find out more by visiting her perament” and denounced for having a mentators as Bill O’Reilly and Laura In-
Facebook page, entitled ‘Helping Tiffany Fox through God’s Love in a Practical way!’ “highly suspect” character. graham as he found himself among the
Krauthammer was a former Harvard increasingly isolated “Never Trumpers,”
Swanton Chamber Looks To medical student who graduated even Republicans regarding the real estate
Form Swanton Historical Society after he was paralyzed from the neck baron and former “Apprentice” star as a
down because of a diving board acci- vulgarian unfit for the presidency.
dent, continuing his studies from his “I used to think Trump was an
hospital bed. He was a Democrat in his 11-year-old, an undeveloped schoolyard
youth and his political engagement dat- bully,” he wrote in August 2016, around
ed back to 1976, when he handed out the time Trump officially became the Re-
leaflets for Henry Jackson’s unsuccess- publican nominee. “I was off by about 10
ful presidential campaign. years. His needs are more primitive, an
But through the 1980s and beyond, infantile hunger for approval and praise,
Krauthammer followed a journey akin a craving that can never be satisfied. He
to such neo-conservative predecessors lives in a cocoon of solipsism where the
as Irving Kristol and Norman Podhoretz, world outside himself has value — in-
turning against his old party on foreign deed exists — only insofar as it sustains
and domestic issues. He aligned with and inflates him.”
Republicans on everything from con- Trump, of course, tweeted about
frontation with the Soviet Union to re- Krauthammer, who “pretends to be a
jection of the “Great Society” programs smart guy, but if you look at his record,
enacted during the 1960s. he isn’t. A dummy who is on too many
“As I became convinced of the practi- Fox shows. An overrated clown!”
cal and theoretical defects of the social- Krauthammer married Robyn
For several years the Swanton ecutive Director Neil Toeppe, proposed democratic tendencies of my youth, it Trethewey, an artist and former attor-
Chamber of Commerce has been work- forming the Swanton, Ohio Historical was but a short distance to a philoso- ney, in 1974. They had a son, Daniel,
ing on two projects designed to stimu- Society (SOHS), a non-profit 501 (c) phy of restrained, free-market gover- who also became a columnist and com-
late the local economy, more specifi- (3) organization, to help bring aware- nance that gave more space and place mentator.
cally, the “downtown” area and provide ness and assistance for the two major to the individual and to the civil society The son of Jewish immigrants from
a connection to the town’s historical projects. As spelled out in a draft of its that stands between citizen and state,” Europe, Krauthammer was born in New
roots. The first project involves moving bylaws, “The purpose of this organiza- he wrote in the introduction to “Things York City and moved with his family to
the Brailey Train Depot from its current tion shall be to maintain an association That Matter,” a million-selling compila- Montreal when he was 5, growing up in
location on County Road 3 just outside of persons in preserving and promot- tion of his writings published in 2013. a French speaking home. His path to
of Swanton to an open area next to ing the history of the greater Swanton, For the Post, Time magazine, The political writing was unexpected. First,
the railroad tracks between Chestnut Ohio community. The SOHS is a com- New Republic and other publications, at McGill University, he became editor
Street and Zeiter Way. The Depot, built munity history organization with the Krauthammer wrote on a wide range of in chief of the student newspaper after
in 1903 by the Wabash Railroad, would mission to spark discovery of Swanton’s subjects, and in “Things That Matter” his predecessor was ousted over what
be donated by its owners, Jim and Jean rich history through the acquisition of listed chess, baseball, “the innocence of Krauthammer called his “mindless, hu-
Wagoner. books, documents, photographs, arti- dogs” and “the cunning of cats” among morless Maoism.”
facts and other materials of historical his passions. As a psychiatrist in the In the late 1970s, while a psychiatric
Additionally, an observation plat- significance. Our further purpose is 1970s, he did groundbreaking research resident at Massachusetts General Hos-
form, possibly with an upper and lower to promote an awareness of Swanton’s on bipolar disorder. pital, a professor with whom he had re-
deck, would be constructed along side contribution to art, commercial, indus- But he found nothing could live apart searched manic depression was appoint-
the depot to attract even more train trial and transportation development from government and the civic realm. ed to a mental health agency created by
enthusiasts who have been coming to throughout the years.” “Science, medicine, art, poetry, archi- President Jimmy Carter. Krauthammer
Swanton from miles around for years to tecture” and other fields were “funda- went, too, began writing for The New Re-
watch the locomotives rumble through Developing a historical society for mentally subordinate. In the end, they public and was soon recruited to write
town. Swanton will reap many benefits be- must bow to the sovereignty of politics.” speeches for Carter’s vice president and
yond the two projects and will serve as a Ever blunt in his criticisms, Kraut- 1980 running mate, Walter Mondale.
The second project would bring the tremendous educational tool for future hammer was an “intense disliker” the Carter was defeated by Reagan and
A.D. Baker machine back from the generations. Anyone interested in join- liberal columnist E.J. Dionne told Polit- on Jan. 20, 1981, Reagan’s inaugura-
Sauder Museum in Archbold to be ing or being involved in the Swanton, ico in 2009. And opponents had words tion day, Krauthammer formally joined
housed in an addition on the west side Ohio Historical Society should contact for him. Christopher Hitchens once The New Republic as a writer and editor.
of the Swanton Public Library, also on Neil Toeppe at [email protected] or called him the “newest of the neocon “These quite fantastic twists and
Chestnut Street. 419-826-1941. mini-windbags,” with the “arduous job, turns have given me a profound respect

At the Chamber’s June meeting, Ex-

92-Year-Old WWII Veteran in an arduous time, of being an unpre- for serendipity,” he wrote in 2013. “A
Surprised With High School Diploma dictable conformist.” long forgotten, utterly trivial student
He was attacked for his politics, and council fight brought me to journalism.
for his predictions. He was so confident A moment of adolescent anger led me to
of quick success in Iraq he initially la- the impulsive decision to quit political
beled the 2003 invasion “The Three studies and enroll in medical school. A
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — A The Record reports he was escorted by Week War” and defended the conflict decade later, a random presidential ap-
New Jersey township high school has active-duty commanders and sergeants for years. He also backed the George W. pointment having nothing to do with me
surprised a 92-year-old World War II from the military. Bush administration’s use of torture as brought me to a place where my writing
veteran with the high school diploma he an “uncontrolled experiment” carried and public career could begin.
would have earned if he hadn’t dropped Trause dropped out of high school 75 out “sometimes clumsily, sometimes “When a young journalist asks me
out to join the Army. years ago to join the Army. cruelly, indeed, sometimes wrongly. But today, ‘How do I get to a nationally syn-
successfully. It kept us safe.” dicated columnist?’ I have my answer:
Vito Trause was presented with his Trause forged a connection with the And the former president praised ‘First, go to medical school.’”
“East Rutherford High School” diploma Becton Class of 2018 when he came to Krauthammer after hearing of his death. AP Television Writer David Bauder
Wednesday, in a nod to Becton Regional speak to the seniors on June 11. “For decades, Charles’ words have contributed to this report.
High School’s name during Trause’s era.
Trause joked he didn’t have “much
time left, so it’s good to graduate now.”

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26 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, June 27th, 2018

Kentucky Man Sentenced To Third Best Month In History - Secretary Husted
30 Days For Sen. Rand Paul Attack Releases Business Filings Figures For May
COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State reduction when compared to the previous
ATTACKED ... In this Sept. 25, 2017, file photo, Sen. not like those debris being Jon Husted today announced 12,082 new administration. Secretary Husted is also
Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks during a news conference on there.” entities filed to do business in Ohio last operating his office with roughly 40 per-
Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez month, an increase of 1,370 when com- cent fewer staff and payroll costs at the
Monsivais, File) Boucher must serve a pared to the same month in 2017. The to- Secretary of State’s Office are at the lowest
year of supervised release tal makes May 2018 the third-best month level in 10 years.
after the prison time, stay on record for new business filings. This
away from the Paul fam- comes just one month after April 2018 set Though the most visible role of the Sec-
ily and pay a $10,000 fine. a state record for new filings with 12,874 retary of State is that of chief elections offi-
They remain next-door entities formed. cer, the office is also the first stop for indi-
neighbors. viduals or companies who want to file and
Ohio is currently on track for 2018 to start a business in Ohio. While recognizing
Paul said in the state- be another record-breaking year for new these numbers can’t provide a complete
ment that “no one deserves business filings. Since January, Ohio has picture of Ohio’s jobs climate, they are an
to be violently assaulted. seen 56,355 new businesses file, up 3,010 important indicator of economic activity
A felony conviction is ap- from the same five-month period last year. that Secretary Husted hopes will add to
propriate and hopefully the ongoing discussion of how to improve
will deter the attacker from In 2017, Ohio finished with 117,429 the state’s overall climate for business.
further violence.” He called new businesses registering with the Sec-
the attack a “violent, pre- retary of State’s office, surpassing the pre- NOTE: New business filings are clas-
meditated assault.” vious record set in 2016 of 105,009. Last sified as forms filed with the Ohio Secre-
year also marked the eighth consecutive tary of State that declare the formation
Boucher spoke in court year the state has seen a record number of a business entity, including for-profit,
Friday to ask the judge for of new business filings. In all, Ohio has non-profit and professional corporations,
leniency. seen a rise of 46.3 percent in filings from limited liability companies, partnerships,
2010 to 2017. limited partnerships and limited liability
“What I did was wrong,” partnerships. Filing as a business in Ohio
he said. “It’s not something From the time Ohio Business Central does not guarantee the company will begin
I’m proud of. I’m very em- was launched until the end of May 2018, operations, be profitable or create jobs.
barrassed by it. I never the Secretary of State’s Office has pro-
thought I’d be in a court- cessed 396,529 online filings. Recently, Editor’s Quick Facts:
house in the middle of all Secretary Husted announced that 80 per- • 12,082 new entities filed to do busi-
this.” cent of all new businesses are now started ness in Ohio throughout May 2018.
online through Ohio Business Central, • Since Ohio Business Central was
He asked for forgiveness
from the Paul family but
said he would understand which launched in 2013. In August of launched, 396,529 entities have been
if they were not ready to 2017, Secretary Husted announced that formed online through May 2018.
grant it. 100 percent of all filings needed to start or • Four out of every five businesses are
Assistant U.S. Attorney maintain a business in Ohio may now be now started online in Ohio.
Brad Shepard called the submitted online. • Since Secretary Husted reduced the
attack “vicious and unpro- May 2018 marked 31 months since cost of starting and maintaining a busi-
voked.”
“When you look at what Secretary Husted reduced the cost of ness in Ohio businesses have saved over
starting and maintaining a business in the $6.8 million.
JAIL TIME ... Rene Boucher exits the courthouse, Fri- happened here, it was Buckeye State by 21 percent. This change • Cut spending by more than $14.5
day, June 15, 2018, at the William H. Natcher Federal absolutely deplorable,” has saved Ohio businesses over $6.8 mil-
Courthouse in Bowling Green, Ky. Boucher, a neighbor Shepard said in court. lion to date. million during his first term – a 16 per-
of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, was sentenced to 30 days in Several records were cent reduction compared to the previous
prison on Friday for attacking the senator in a dispute sealed from public view in Secretary Husted’s efforts to cut costs administration.
over yard waste. (Austin Anthony/Daily News via AP) the case, including a vic- don’t stop there. In fact, he requested a
100 percent cut in the amount of tax • Reduced staff by 40 percent and de-
creased payroll costs to the lowest level in
tim impact statement from dollars needed to run his office, which 10 years.
By: Dylan Lovan edly stacking debris near Paul. was approved as part of the state’s bud- • Cut tax dollars needed to run his of-
their property line in Bowl- Boucher’s attorney get. Husted’s request is saving taxpayers fice for his last two years by 100 percent,
ASSOCIATED PRESS ing Green and “lost his
called a Catholic priest to nearly $5 million over fiscal years 2018 saving taxpayers nearly $5 million.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. temper.” testify on behalf of his cli- and 2019. Secretary Husted was able to • Announced in August of 2017 that
(AP) — U.S. Sen. Rand U.S. District Judge Mar- ent’s character, along with do this because of his wise financial stew- 100 percent of all filings needed to start or
Paul’s neighbor was sen- ianne Battani, a special Jim Skaggs, a resident of ardship. During his first term, he reduced maintain a business in Ohio may now be
tenced Friday to 30 days in judge called in from Michi- the tony subdivision where spending by $14.5 million, a 16 percent submitted online.
prison for tackling the law- gan, said she surmised the Paul and Boucher live.
maker while he was out do- attack to be a “dispute be- Skaggs, who developed
ing yard work at his Ken- tween neighbors” and an the subdivision, said he is Sailors Honor Pearl Harbor
tucky home. “isolated incident,” not mo- friendly with Boucher and
tivated by politics. never had trouble with Survivor During One Last Visit
Paul, who suffered bro- Boucher’s attorney, him.
ken ribs, had hoped for a Matt Baker, said his client, But “if I had broken
harsher penalty. He said a retired physician, was ir- ribs, maybe I would feel dif-
in a statement that the 21 ritated by the debris and ferently about it,” Skaggs By: Audrey McAvoy
months in prison sought removed the waste on his said. ASSOCIATED PRESS
by prosecutors “would own three times.
have been the appropriate Battani told Boucher he Boucher had brought PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii
punishment.” should have spoken direct- the brush pile issue to (AP) — Ray Emory survived
ly to Paul about the prob- Skaggs’ attention, but the early morning attack
Rene Boucher, 60, lem, but also suggested Skaggs said it never rose on Pearl Harbor that killed
pleaded guilty in March Paul would have known “by to the level of a complaint nearly 2,400 servicemen in
to assaulting a member of your removal that you did and he never spoke to Paul shower of bombs and explo-
Congress in the Nov. 3 at- about it. sions nearly 80 years ago.
tack. Boucher said he was
triggered by Paul repeat- The 97-year-old never

Final Hearing Next For forgot those who died that
day, spending the past few
decades doggedly pushing
for the remains of those
Nettle Creek Ditch PetitionBy: James Pruitt buried as unknowns to be
identified and returned to
THE VILLAGE REPORTER and thought the removal of sand from the their families. SPECIAL HONOR ... Pearl Harbor survivor Ray Emory,
creek has lowered lake levels. center, receives a presentation MIA/POW flag during
A petition to have Williams County Clutching a walker and a ceremony honoring him, Tuesday, June 19, 2018,
clean a ditch that feeds into Nettle Lake is The intention was never to dredge the stepping tentatively, Emory in Honolulu. Emory, who served aboard the USS Ho-
moving on to a final hearing after a hear- creek, Engineer Todd Roth said. It was returned to Pearl Harbor nolulu during the 1941 attack, is moving back the the
ing June 18. never to take away from the wildlife in the for one last visit before he mainland and wanted to visit the site where his former
creek, but just to remove logs jamming the leaves his Hawaii home to
All documents related to the study of creek and remove obstructions. live in Boise, Idaho, with ship was moored one last time. (AP Photo/Marco Gar-
the ditch must be filed with the county by his son. cia)
10 a.m. June 19, 2019. Fritsch wanted to make sure the public He expected to stop at
understands the county could go in and the pier where his ship, the
Several residents whose property fronts clear out the logjams and no one could see USS Honolulu, was moored on Dec. 7, a casket that Emory was convinced, after
Nettle Creek appeared before the commis- any difference. 1941, and stay for three or four minutes meticulously studying records, included
sioners to have their say about a petition and then go home. the remains of multiple USS Oklahoma
filed June 7 by Dwight Kohl. The hearing “I think the majority of the folks here servicemen. Emory was right, and five
resulted in the county board directing the would like to see the logjams moved and Instead more than 500 sailors stood sailors were identified.
engineer’s office to return to the creek as-that is what we are trying to do is to go side-by-side on ships and piers to sur-
sessing the cost of removing log jams and on just, let’s get this section done,” Com- prise him. They greeted him with salutes It helped lay the foundation for the
determining how much it would cost to re- missioner Terry Rummel said. “You can as he arrived on a golf cart and shouted Pentagon’s decision more than a decade
move the logs. always re-petition to do more.” cheers of “Hip, Hip, Hooray!” later to exhume and attempt to identify all
388 sailors and Marines from the Okla-
“You know, we don’t know for sure Commissioner Brian Davis told the Lt. Ryan Donohue, chief engineer on homa who had been buried as unknowns
what the cost would be,” Commissioners residents and land owners they could USS O’Kane, said it was important for in a national cemetery in Honolulu.
Lewis Hilkert said. “The majority of you save money if they banded together and sailors to remember those who sacrificed
feel that the logjams need to be removed.” cleaned the creek themselves, because on Dec. 7. Since those 2015 exhumations, 138
once the county gets involved they will be sailors from the Oklahoma have been
The intent of the petition is to place assessed for the maintenance. “I think it’s important that we know identified. About 77 have been reburied,
Nettle Creek from the Nettle Lake outlet where we come from — the different events many in their hometowns, bringing clo-
to County Road 5.75 under permanent Property owners will be notified of the that transpired, about how we have our sure to families across the country.
maintenance to clean and remove ob- final hearing at the time the engineer has freedom today,” he said.
structions, and to address any restrictions prepared to provide his report. That can “Ray, you’re the man that did it. There’s
to adequate flow caused by a decrease in take up to a year. Emory took the microphone during a nobody else. If it wasn’t for you, it would
the cross­sectional area of Nettle Creek, a ceremony in his honor and recited the have never been done,” Jim Taylor, the
letter written by Brian Fritsch of the En- “Understand that the things that we names of dozens of ships that were in Navy’s liaison to Pearl Harbor survivors,
gineer’s Department stated. There have look at, at the final hearing, is cost and Pearl Harbor the day of the attack. told Emory during the brief ceremony
been previous log jams in this area which benefit under the State law,” Davis said. Tuesday at the USS Honolulu’s old pier.
have been addressed by the landowners “If the cost is a million dollars there is cer- “I’m glad I came and I’ll never forget it,”
in, and around Nettle Lake. tainly no benefit to the landowners.” Emory told reporters afterward. Taylor predicted Emory would return
to his research on unknowns once he’s in
The proposed project will consist of The commissioners also approved the Emory is leaving Hawaii because Idaho.
placing approximately 5,500 linear feet following resolutions: The county will re- his wife died about a month ago and he
of open ditch under permanent mainte- ceive sealed bids at , One Courthouse doesn’t have family in the islands. He “He’ll do this until the day he joins his
nance. The county would perform patrols Square, 4th Floor, Bryan, Ohio until 11 plans to go fishing in Idaho. wife in heaven,” Taylor said.
of the petitioned area and rely on reports a.m., July 12 for Clearfork Drive, Pioneer
from residents to address any obstruc- Avenue, Briarwood Avenue and TW Park- During the attack on Pearl Harbor, Some of the remains, especially those
tions to Nettle Creek. way Reconstruction, Pioneer, Ohio for Wil- Emory managed to fire a few rounds at burned to ash, will never be identified.
liams County, Ohio. the airplanes that dropped the torpedoes. But the military aims to put names with
“It will be proposed to also look at an He still has an empty bullet casing that 80 percent of the Oklahoma servicemen
area of possible flow reduction approxi- The owner intends and requires this fell to his ship deck. who were dug up in 2015.
mately 400 feet downstream from the out- project be substantially complete no later
let of Nettle Lake,” Fritsch stated. than June 28, 2019. In 2012, the Navy and National Park Altogether, the Pearl Harbor attack
Service recognized Emory for his work killed nearly 2,400 U.S. servicemen. The
The watershed off the affected area has The Williams County Board of DD met with the military and Department of Vet- Oklahoma lost 429 men after being hit by
969 parcels. If permanent maintenance is with OAPSE bargaining units 779 and 780 erans Affairs to honor and remember at least nine torpedoes.
approved owners of those parcels will be May 18 in order to negotiate successor la- Pearl Harbor’s dead.
charged a flat rate of $10 to $50 in any bor agreements. It was the second-largest number of
year a collection is needed for mainte- Bureaucrats didn’t welcome his efforts, dead from one vessel. The USS Arizona
nance. The parties reached a full tentative at least not initially. Emory says they po- lost 1,177 sailors and Marines. Most of
agreement June 6 and the two bargaining litely told him to “’go you-know-where.’” It those killed on the Arizona remain en-
Even with the work, there may not be a units ratified a tentative agreement June didn’t deter him. tombed in the sunken hull of the battle-
net positive effect. 11. The Board of Commissioners ratified ship.
the final tentative agreements June 18. First, thanks to legislation sponsored
Many who came did not favor dredging by the late U.S. Rep. Patsy Mink of Ha- The Pentagon has also exhumed the
waii, he managed to get gravestones for remains of 35 servicemen from the USS
unknowns from the USS Arizona marked West Virginia from Honolulu’s National
with name of their battleship.
James can be reached at Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. None
In 2003, the military agreed to dig up have been identified so far.
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Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 27

Evergreen Schools Have A New Superintendent & A New Contract With Its Teachers

By: James Pruitt Down Day Grant Fund. This scholar- tation for employment, on an hourly, The eight-year agreement becomes ef-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER ship will be funded by donations made as-needed basis to monitor, tutor, and fective on August 15, 2018 and will end
by staff members participating in the instruct students assigned to onsite, on May 31, 2027.
The Evergreen Local Board of Edu- various Dress-Down Days through- in-school suspension or enrolled in an
cation approved a three-year negoti- out the school year. The purpose of Evergreen online program for the 2018 The board authorized a Memoran-
ated agreement with the Evergreen the scholarship is to annually award – 2019 school year, at a rate of $27.50 dum of Understanding (MOU) between
Education Association (EEA) as rec- approximately three students with per hour, and approved all three indi- the Evergreen Local School District
ommended by the board’s negotiation awards of $300 each. viduals as substitute teachers on an and Bowling Green State University for
team and ratified by the association. as-needed basis at a daily rate speci- the purpose of placing teacher educa-
The board approved the following fied in Board Policy. tion students in the classrooms of the
The agreement includes a 2.6 per- state grant for the 2017-2018 school District. Both parties will cooperate to
cent increase on the base salary in year (FY18), and amended resources The board employed Joe Blystone, facilitate field-based experiences, in-
2018-19; 2.30 percent for 2019-20, and modified appropriations accord- Aaron Schmidt, and Brian Nagy on an cluding teacher internship/student
and 2 percent for 2020-21. ingly: Secondary Transition Enhance- hourly, as-needed basis to monitor and teaching. The three-year agreement be-
ment Grant – FY18 - $592.50 instruct community members utiliz- comes effective on August 1, 2018 and
It also provides for a cap to future ing the weight room during designated will end on August 1, 2021.
insurance premium increases to limit The board approved the following community times, at an hourly rate
the employer’s share of the cost to pro- Title Fund reallocation for FY18 (con- per the Negotiated Agreement. Mr. Eric The board accepted an Educational
vide health, vision, and dental insur- sortium grant through NwOESC), and Simon, Athletic Director, will oversee Agreement with the Northwest Ohio
ance. amended resources and modified ap- work assignments and scheduling of Juvenile Detention, Training, and Re-
propriations accordingly: the weight room for community use. habilitation Center for educational
The board offered Eric Smola a two- purposes for students during any peri-
year contract as Superintendent, effec- * Increased Title III – LEP– $550.47 The board employed Kristin Car- od of detention, at a cost of $40.00 per
tive August 1, 2018 and ending July (total FY18 Grant is $1,562.15). risalez as an Intervention Tutor us- day of instruction (week days) effective
31, 2020, and offered up to 10 addi- ing Title II-A funds for the 2018-2019 July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
tional workdays before August 1, 2018, The board approved the following school year. Employment will be for Last year the cost of this service was
at federal grants for the 2018-2019 school 5.75 hours per day and up to 182 days, $38.00 per day.
year (FY19): with an hourly rate of $20 per hour.
Smola’s per diem rate of pay. Smo- The board accepted the Ohio Schools
la’s salary for the 201819 school year * Title I Targeted Assistance - The board offered the following sup- Council (Northwest Area) bread/bakery
will be $95,000. $113,348.89 (-$3,762.17 from FY18) plemental contracts, pending comple- bid from Nickles Bakery, and approved
tion of all pupil activity permit require- Toft Dairy to provide milk/dairy prod-
All other pay and benefits will be ac- * Title II-A Improving Teacher Quali- ments: ucts for the 2018 – 2019 school year.
cording to board-adopted policy and ty - $26,550.78 (-$3,253.19 from FY18)
terms of the employment contract. Freshman Volleyball Jillian Her- The board approved student hand-
* Title IV-A Student Support/ genreder books as recommended by the admin-
The board approved salary increases Academic Enhancement Grant - istrators of the High School,
for non-represented employees, which $10,641.37 (+$641.37 from FY 18) 7/8 Football Nelson Holliday
reflect a 2.6 percent increase for 2018- Girls Golf Lucas Burkholder Middle School, Elementary School
19, a 2.3 percent increase for 2019-20, The board accepted the following JV Girls Soccer Michela Bennett and Preschool, as well as the follow-
and a 2 percent increase in 2020-21 donations: The board approved Susan Lamour ing student fee schedules as recom-
(the same base increase approved in as a school counselor substitute for Ev- mended for the 2018 – 2019 school
both the Certified and Classified ne- * $250 from Amboy Township to ergreen Middle School on an as-need- year. Grades 9 – 12 will be billed for
gotiated agreements). In addition, all FFA. ed, per diem basis ($200 per day). This individual courses, with a maximum
board employees will be granted one employment is to provide a licensed fee charge of $125.00. Any high school
additional personal day for 2018-19, * $4,222.28 from Evergreen MVP to school counselor for Amanda Brehm activity fee, class fee, and co-curricular
2019-20 and 2020-21. General Activity – Elementary who will be on extended leave at the be- fee will be in addition to the maximum
ginning of the 2018-2019 school year. course fee.
In other news from the June 18 * $1,842 from Evergreen Music The board authorized the purchase
meeting: There were nine visitors pres- Boosters to the Band Club for trans- of a new K – 12 social studies program Kinderstart $12 (last year $12)
ent. The Evergreen Local School Dis- portation costs. (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt curriculum Kindergarten $39 (last year $39)
trict Board of Education held a public for Kindergarten & Psychology; Mc- First Grade $12 (last year $12)
meeting on the issue of the employ- * $2,190 from Evergreen Athletic Graw-Hill for Grades 1, 4, 5, Sociology, Second Grade $12 (last year $20)
ment of Denise Leu. Members of the Boosters to Athletic Dept. donations to & Economics; Teachers Curriculum Third Grade $14 (last year $14)
public were invited to provide input to help cover the cost of football helmet Institute (TCI) for Grades 2, 6, 7 & 8; Fourth Grade $22 (last year $22)
the board on the issue of Leu’s reem- reconditioning. and Pearson for Grade 3, Government, Fifth Grade $14 (last year $14)
ployment with the district following her U.S.History, & World History. The new Sixth Grade $25 (last year $25)
retirement July 31. * $37.50 from Diane Tache to dona- program, which includes textbooks, Seventh Grade $25 (last year $25)
tions. web-based software, teacher materials, Eighth Grade $25 (last year $25)
Sheriff Roy Miller was available to and professional development at an The board authorized the Treasurer
answer questions on providing a Ful- The board accepted the resignation approximate cost of $109,000, better to pay the 2018 – 2019 Northwest Ohio
ton County Sheriff’s deputy as a School of Adam Wagner, High School Art In- aligns with Ohio’s Learning Standards Computer Association (NWOCA) Mem-
Resource Officer (SRO) for Evergreen structor. Wagner’s resignation will be- in social studies. bership & EMIS fees of $40,059.91.29
Local Schools. come effective July 31, 2018, and his The board authorized membership (last year = $40,090.29), and approved
instructional services for the students in the Ohio High School Athletic As- the Technical Service Agreement au-
Diane Tache, Curriculum Coordina- will be missed. sociation (OHSAA) for the Evergreen thorizing the purchase of IEP Anywhere
tor & OTES/OPES Coach, presented High School and Evergreen Middle software for a price of approximately
a proposal to purchase a new social The board offered Danett Setmire a School 2018 – 2019 school year. The $1,278 (based on current ADM).
studies curriculum for grades K–12. one-year limited teaching contract (BA Board agrees to conduct their athletic The board agreed to purchase school
column, Step 3) for the 2018 – 2019 programs in accordance with the Con- district insurance through the Ohio
The board approved the May 2018 school year, pending receipt of all stitution, Bylaws, Regulations, Inter- School Plan, administered by Hylant
financial reports including the Cash necessary documentation for employ- pretations and decisions of the OHSAA. Administrative Services, LLC, for a total
Reconciliation, BALCHK report, ment. For the 2018 – 2019 school year, The board approved an overnight premium of $52,398 for the 12-month
Setmire will be assigned as the High trip for the Evergreen Girls Basketball period of July 1, 2018 through July
Financial Summary reports (FIN- School Art Instructor. Team, to be held at the Notre Dame 1, 2019. Coverage includes $708 for
SUM and FINSUMM), Financial Report University in South Bend, Indiana. The Cyber, $268 for Pollution, $8,832 for
(FUNDSUMM), and the Annual Spend- The board offered Betty Bieber a team plans to depart on 6/29/2018 Auto/Fleet, $35,609 for Property, $535
ing Plan (Form SM-2). one-year limited non-teaching, non- and return on 6/30/2018. Coaches for Violence, and $6,446 for Liability.
bargaining unit contract, commenc- Brittaney Cymbolin, Carrie Hansen, The premium represents a 2.2 percent
The board established the Dress- ing July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, and Ethan VanLoocke will be trip su- increase over 2017 – 2018.
2019. pervisors. The team will have the op- The board passed a resolution to
portunity to tour the campus and to proceed with renewal of the 0.75 per-
The board employed Ann Laney, meet the Notre Dame University Wom- cent School District Income Tax, at a
Bruce Smith, and Joe Blystone, pend- en’s Basketball team that just won the reduced rate of 0.50 percent.
ing receipt of all necessary documen- national championship. The estimated Under discussion and information:
cost of the trip is $160 per student, 1. Julie Flint – assignment transfer,
Four County Career Center with students paying for part of the trip per OAPSE agreement from MS cook to
Instructors Participate In and through fundraising efforts. ES cashier beginning with the 2018-
Work Experience Program The board approved an overnight 2019 school year. No change in em-
field trip for eligible cross country team ployment hours.
INTERNSHIP ... To keep our career and technical training programs up-to-date members, Coach Andrea Hesson, Vol- 2. Semi-Annual Bully Report for the
with state-of-the-art technology, Four County Career Center instructors are eli- unteer Coach Phil Schwan, and parent Second Semester of 2017-2018 school
gible to participate in a Work Experience program sponsored by the Career Center. chaperones to travel to Pokagon State year.
Instructors have the opportunity to participate with a local employer in an intern- Park, Angola, Indiana, for team bond- 3. Annual Cafeteria Nutritional Re-
ship experience in the career and technical area of their expertise. Following their ing and training purposes. Attendees port for the 2017-2018 school year.
internship time, the instructors include the up-to-date training methods into their will depart July 23 and return July 26. 4. Annual Wellness Report for the
curriculum to give the best possible education to students attending the Career Attendees will pay for most of their own 2017-2018 school year.
Center. The local internship site is not responsible for wages to instructors during expenses, with some of the expenses The board approved five (5) addi-
their training. Through these types of partnerships with local businesses, Four paid through fundraising efforts. tional days for Diane Tache at her cur-
County Career Center exists to serve the people of northwest Ohio. Shown above The board authorized a Memoran- rent per diem rate, for organizing.
is Kim Arnos, Industrial Services instructor (RIGHT) who had the opportunity to dum of Understanding (MOU) between The board approved three (3) addi-
work at Buehrer Power Equipment in Stryker. Kim is shown working with Randy the Evergreen Local School District tional days for Denise Leu at her cur-
Buehrer, Sales Manager (LEFT). Kim will utilize the training she received to train and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office rent per diem rate, for organizing and
the students at the Career Center in tire repair, service and tuning of lawn mowers, for the purpose of placing a School Re- conducting the district Superintendent
and engine replacement. source Officer (SRO) in the schools of search.
the District, at an approximate annual The next regular board meeting will
CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS cost of $61,000. Both parties will coop- be 7 p.m. July in the Loren Pennington
erate to facilitate and promote a safe, Learning Center.
Recently in a caption under a picture of the Stryker FFA Open House, it was positive learning environment for stu-
mentioned that the sausage was donated by Brookview Farms. We want to let the dents, staff and community members. James can be reached at
readership know that was supposed to say “pork donated by the Williams County [email protected]
Pork Producers.”
Ohio’s Unemployment
Rate Unchanged In May

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — State of- wage and salary employment increased
ficials say Ohio’s seasonally adjusted by 22,600 jobs from April to May.
unemployment rate was unchanged
from April to May at 4.3 percent and re- The agency reported job gains in sec-
mained higher than the national rate. tors that include trade transportation
and utilities; financial activities; leisure
The state’s unemployment rate in and hospitality; professional and busi-
May 2017 stood at 5.1 percent. ness services; educational and health
services; and other services. Job gains
The national rate was 3.8 percent in also were reported in construction;
May, down from 3.9 percent in April and manufacturing; and mining and logging.
4.3 percent in May 2017.
Government employment in Ohio in-
The state’s Job and Family Services creased by 2,500 jobs in May.
Department says Ohio’s nonagricultural

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28 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, June 20th, 2018

Williams County Dog Warden Ohio Bill Aims To Protect Nurses
Seeks Tag Increase, New Van From Mandatory Overtime

By: James Pruitt “Right now to get the type of van CLEVELAND (AP) — A measure that will “We’re going to continue to focus on
THE VILLAGE REPORTER that I am interested in as a dog pound prohibit hospitals in Ohio from disciplin- education and building awareness around
van, I looked online for 2018 it is about ing or firing nurses who refuse overtime is the flexibility hospitals need on staffing
Williams County’s dog warden is ask- $27,000,” Welch said. “It would be less being considered by the state Legislature. and working with nurses and health care
ing the Board of Commissioners again because we aren’t going to have the A nursing group said this bill will help pro- workers,” Palmer said.
to raise dog tag fees by $2. chairs and stuff in it because we could tect nurses from fatigue and burnout and
basically just get a shell when we get a ultimately protect their patients. While the House bill forbids mandatory
Pam Welch made her request earlier van. And I assume we get some kind of overtime, it does allow hospitals to sched-
this month and the county board has a discount. The Ohio House approved the measure ule overtime during health care disasters,
until Aug. 31 to make up its mind. To earlier this month. The Senate is expected government emergency declarations by
soften the blow to dog owners, if they “I literally want an empty shell other to take up the bill in the coming weeks. situations that lead to a large influx of pa-
can show proof their pets have been than just the two front seats.” If approved, Ohio would become the 19th tients.
spayed or neutered they can continue to state to prohibit hospitals from requiring
pay the $16 fee in place now. Welch also expressed her gratitude nurses to work overtime. Burger and Shelly Malberti, a nurse,
for the two deputies who work at the of- nursing supervisor and manager for more
The office has sold 5,066 tags so far fice part time. By having this extra help, “Too many nurses are suffering from than three decades, said nursing has be-
this year. For all of 2017, it sold 5,143. Welch can take time off and vacations. overwork and burnout,” the bill’s prima- come more complicated and burdensome
ry sponsor, Rep. Robert Sprague said in over the years. They said hospital patients
Welch also asked the commission- To take some stress off the deputies, a statement after House passage on June are sicker than they were in the past and
ers to consider purchasing a new van as she wants to offer them an additional 7. “When an exhausted nurse is forced to require more care; requirements for chart-
the current van has about three years $10 of on-call pay when they are cover- work unplanned, additional shifts, it puts ing patient information have increased;
of service remaining. She would like a ing for Welch when she is on vacation patients at risk.” and staffing of both nurses and aides is
smaller van than the one she has now. on sick leave. This would boost their ex- reduced by some hospitals to save money.
tra pay to $30 for a full 24-hour day ver- Sprague, a Republican from Findlay,
If the dog tag fees are increased by sus just doing the afterhours like they did not respond to messages seeking com- Burnout from physical and emotional
$2, (the maximum allowed by the ORC), do now. ment. fatigue is a growing issue in the profes-
it is expected to generate $10,000. To sion, Burger said. They pointed out that
get the discount, owners would have to “When we do talk that is one of the The bill is backed by the Ohio Nurses pilots and truckers, jobs for which safety
come to Welch’s office at the Humane things that, you know, they love their Association, which represents roughly is a primary concern, both mandate rest
Society or the Auditor’s office. jobs,” Welch said. “But that is one of the 215,000 nurses in the state. Association periods, which doesn’t apply to nurses.
things that they would like to see is a President Brian Burger said he expects the
Welch wants to get a smaller van be- little more compensation when they are Senate to approve the bill if the Ohio Hos- “What do you think happens when
cause it would be easier to back up and working a whole day versus just an eve- pital Association, which initially opposed nurses are fatigued?” Malberti said. “It’s
could have doors that opened from both ning.” it, continues to take a neutral stance on not safe for the patient and it’s not safe for
sides making it much easier to get a dog the legislation. Changes were made to the the nurse.”
in. The deputies have requested the in- bill’s language during negotiations be-
crease. If Welch were to take all her re- tween the two groups. Malberti, who teaches nursing at a
“Because sometimes you have dogs maining vacation time, it would mean community college in northeast Ohio, said
that are just fighting you left and right another $540 for the remainder of the “They were concerned about not being it is fine for nurses to work overtime, but
and you have to try to get them in the year. able to staff a hospital,” Burger told The they should have a choice. She said they
closest door you can,” Welch said. Associated Press. “That’s what we want, should get to choose especially when their
James can be reached at too, but not with nurses over-fatigued extra hours come at the end of a 12-hour
The van would be paid for using the from working mandatory overtime.” shift and they’re scheduled to return to
increased tag prices, Welch said. [email protected] work for another shift later that day. Burg-
The Ohio Hospital Association, Ohio er said there’s a difference between asking
Canada To Legalize Children’s Hospital Association and the someone to work overtime and ordering
Marijuana On Oct. 17 Ohio Organization of Nurse Executives them to do it.
said in a letter sent to Sprague in Febru-
pardons of past convic- ary that the nurses association’s concerns “Nurses will always step up and help
tions until legalization is “are not supported by any data to suggest each other,” he said. “We do it in all kinds
in effect. a real problem exists regarding manda- of situations. We have each others’ backs
tory nurse overtime.” The groups said they out there.”
“There’s no point look- weren’t aware of any hospitals threatening
ing at pardons while the to fire nurses who refused overtime. Malberti said she never disciplined a
old law is in the books,” nurse for refusing overtime when she was
Trudeau said. Ohio Hospital Association spokesman a supervisor but has seen it happen.
John Palmer said the group will work with
Trudeau said they are the Senate on how overtime is defined. “And I’ve seen (medical) mistakes hap-
going to treat it like wine He said staffing is a complicated issue for pen,” she said. “And honestly, those are
and tobacco, noting that hospitals. things that nightmares are made of.”
few people will cultivate
it at home, but it’s nec- Collaborative Effort To Sample
essary to fight organized For Grass Carp In The
crime.
Sandusky & Maumee Rivers
Trudeau promised to
LEGALIZATION ... Minister of Health Ginette Petit- legalize it during the 2015 COLUMBUS, OH – Fisheries biologists the potential to control this species in the
pas Taylor, center, Minister of Justice and Attorney election and had set a goal from multiple agencies recently conducted basin. This is one part of a structured and
General of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould, right, and of July 1 for it. The prov- a project on the Sandusky and Maumee measured approach to better understand
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice inces pleaded for more rivers to assess their ability to capture and address grass carp in Lake Erie.
and Attorney General of Canada and to the Minister time. grass carp, according to the Ohio Depart-
of Health Bill Blair, left, speak to reporters during a ment of Natural Resources (ODNR). The increased knowledge of grass carp
press conference on Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, in the Canadian marijuana in western Lake Erie gained through this
Foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in stocks have rallied in an- Crews from the ODNR Division of Wild- research allows natural resource agencies,
Ottawa, Ontario on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. The ticipation of legalization life worked with Michigan DNR; U.S. Fish working through the Great Lakes Fishery
Canadian government said it will soon announce the and jumped again on and Wildlife Service; Department of Fish- Commission, to collaboratively develop
date of when cannabis will become legal, but warns it Wednesday. eries and Oceans Canada; Ontario Min- science-based management approaches
will remain illegal until then. (Justin Tang/The Cana- istry of Natural Resources and Forestry; and evaluate the effectiveness of different
dian Press via AP) In the neighboring Minnesota DNR; Great Lakes Fishery actions and strategies.
U.S., nine states and the Commission; The Nature Conservancy;
By: Rob Gillies legal marijuana market, District of Columbia have U.S. Geological Survey; Quebec Ministry The grass carp is an invasive species
ASSOCIATED PRESS although each Canadian legalized marijuana. Cali- of Forest, Wildlife, and Parks; New York in the Great Lakes region and is one of
province is working up its fornia, home to one in State Department of Environmental Con- four species commonly identified as Asian
TORONTO (AP) — Mar- own rules for pot sales. eight Americans, launched servation; Michigan State University; The carp. All species of Asian carp do not have
ijuana will be legal na- The federal government the United States’ biggest Ohio State University; and the University the same negative ecological effects. Grass
tionwide in Canada start- and the provinces also legal marijuana market- of Toledo for three days of sampling look- carp present significantly different risks
ing Oct. 17 in a move that still need to publish regu- place on Jan. 1. ing for grass carp. to the Lake Erie ecosystem compared to
should take market share lations that will govern highly invasive bighead carp and silver
away from organized the cannabis trade. The news was greeted The crews sampled June 12-14 and carp.
crime and protect the with enthusiasm by mari- included the coordinated use of multiple
country’s youth, Prime “The legislation is juana advocates in the electrofishing vessels and nets to collect An adult grass carp commonly weighs
Minister Justin Trudeau transformative,” said Jus- U.S. adult and juvenile carp in the Sandusky more than 20 pounds and can grow up
said Wednesday. tice Minister Jody Wil- and Maumee rivers. Over the three days, to 48 inches long. The fish are primarily
son-Raybould, adding it Morgan Fox, a spokes- 30 grass carp were collected, 27 from the herbivorous, consuming large quantities
The Senate gave final “marks a wholesale shift man for the National Can- Sandusky River and three from the Mau- of aquatic vegetation, and affect fish com-
passage to the bill to legal- in how our country ap- nabis Industry Alliance in mee River, using refined sampling tech- munities primarily through habitat modi-
ize cannabis on Tuesday, proaches cannabis, leav- the U.S., said Canada’s niques to collect grass carp for research fication.
legislation that will make ing behind a failed model legalization should also and removal. Although present in the
Canada only the second of prohibition.” serve as a wake-up call system, grass carp populations are con- Grass carp were actively stocked in pri-
country in the world to south of the border. sidered to be low, and this week’s action vate ponds in many states as early as the
make pot legal across the She urged Canadians reinforces this conclusion. 1970s, and some have escaped. Grass carp
country. to follow the existing law “The most important have been detected in Lake Erie since the
until the Cannabis Act takeaway is that it’s time This week’s planned action is part mid-1980s. Recent efforts to collect fish
Trudeau said provin- comes into force. for advocates in the in- of continuing efforts to remove invasive have resulted in low catch rates, indicat-
cial and territorial govern- dustry to double down, grass carp, assess grass carp capture ing that fish are present in low densities.
ments need the time to “The law still remains so as to not be surpassed techniques and increase information on There is currently no evidence of negative
prepare for retail sales. the law,” Wilson-Raybould by the Canadian cannabis grass carp populations in the Sandusky ecological or economic impacts to the Lake
said. industry,” he said. and Maumee rivers. This year’s planned Erie ecosystem attributed to grass carp.
“It is our hope as of response incorporated results from the
October 17 there will be a Many questions remain Don Hartleben, who 2017 coordinated unified response that ODNR ensures a balance between wise
smooth operation of retail unanswered, including manages Dank of Ameri- tested grass carp collection strategies and use and protection of our natural resourc-
cannabis outlets operated how police will test mo- ca, a retail cannabis store es for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR
by the provinces with an torists suspected of driv- just south of the border in website at ohiodnr.gov.
online mail delivery sys- ing under the influence, Blaine, Washington, said
tem operated by the prov- what to do about those Canada’s legalization was SAMPLES ... Fisheries biologists from multiple agencies, including the Ohio De-
inces that will ensure that with prior marijuana con- not only politically excit- partment of Natural Resources, sampled the Maumee and Sandusky rivers for
this happens in an orderly victions and just how the ing, but a potential busi- grass carp June 12-14. The increased knowledge of grass carp in western Lake Erie
fashion,” Trudeau said. rules governing home cul- ness boon for him. gained through this research allows natural resource agencies, working through the
tivation will work. Great Lakes Fishery Commission, to collaboratively develop science-based manage-
The prime minister Many of his customers ment approaches and evaluate the effectiveness of different actions and strategies.
said at a news conference The Canadian provinc- are Canadian tourists who
that the goal is to take es of Quebec and Mani- are terrified of trying to
a significant part of the toba have already decided bring pot across the bor-
market share away from to ban home-grown pot, der, he said. If more use
organized crime. even though the federal marijuana when they’re
bill specifies that individ- in Canada, more will use
“Over the following uals can grow up to four when they’re on vacation
months and indeed years plants per dwelling. in the states.
we will completely replace
or almost completely re- “Provinces can set their “People ask me all the
place the organized crime own laws. If individuals time, ‘Isn’t legalization in
market on that,” he said. are challenging that law, Canada going to hurt your
they can challenge it,” business?’” he said. “I tell
Canada is following Wilson-Raybould said. them, ‘No! The more it’s
the lead of Uruguay in legal, the more people are
allowing a nationwide, Trudeau said the gov- going to feel safe to buy
ernment won’t discuss my product.’”

Associated Press writer
Gene Johnson in Seattle
contributed to this report.

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Pettisville Schools Agrees To Two-Year Agreement With Teachers

By: James Pruitt ing authorizations although Titles, 1990 Team was 3rd at creases by $1,000 each year), presented at the faculty lun-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER the district has not always State, 1991 State Champion- with the remainder going into cheon at the end of the year
purchased membership each ship an escrow fund for major ex- workday.
The Pettisville Board of year. penses or, if not used, to be
Education met June 11 and The board approved sev- applied to the bond. 5-YEAR AWARDS
wrapped up the 2017-18 The board approved SOR- eral fiscal year end actions. Deb Graber
school year and started work- SA as the insurance carrier The following actions are in Status of turbine funds af- Deb Herring
ing on the 2018-19 school for 2018-2019 at a cost of conjunction with the close out ter these transfers: the escrow
year. $34,643. This is an increase of the fiscal year, which ends fund sits at $87,679; the bond Rachel Horning (6 yrs)
of $771 from last year due pri- June 30. Temporary appro- repayment set-aside $625,000 Amy Marshall (7 yrs)
The board approved a pro- marily to the addition of two priations be approved at 60% full loan is $175,000.
fessional agreement for 2018- new buses. Previous years of the current fiscal year’s ex- Lacee Miller
2020. The discussing took costs for bus fleet, building, penditures The turnbine has gener- Cindy Rupp
nearly two hours. and liability insurance were: ated 5.3 million kWh between Barb Stuckey (6 yrs)
The treasurer be authorized February 2013 and May Mike Zimmerman (6 yrs)
Highlights of the agreement 2017-18 $33,872 to make appropriation modi- 2018. That is a school value of 10-YEAR AWARD
include: 2016-17 $34,425 fications and other changes $380,202 and a “home value” Shannon Borton
2015-16 $34,073 necessary before fiscal year of $642,399. 15-Year Award
Increase base salary by 3 2014-15 $33,282 end and report those changes Becky Dadisman
percent each year, mechanism The board accepted the at the next regular meeting Production since February Matt Shumaker (17 years)
to offer high deductible health resignation of Tom Wagner, Modifications to the current 2013, or 64 months of pro- Adrian Whitney (17.5 years)
plan to employees, allows the who served as PHS varsity fiscal year appropriations and duction through May 2018, Jodi Yeager
board to add to supplemental track coach for 37 years and estimated revenues as follows has totaled the following: 20-YEAR AWARD
offerings with the changes be- Varsity Cross Country Coach or as distributed be approved Christi Miller
ing in effect until the next pro- for 36 years. He coached the The board transferred: Rhonda VonDeylon
fessional agreement, allows only team state championship The amended certificate $145,490.52 from the Gen-
mid-year lateral salary modifi- in school history, the unique of estimated resources and eral Fund to the General Tur- (23 years)
cations when additional hours state track and field champi- amended appropriations be bine Operating Fund Jadea Wixom
or degrees are completed, and onship in 1991 featuring Lin- approved. The board followed $68,350.06 from the Gen- 25-YEAR AWARD
removes a few unused supple- coln Cobb as a one-man team. the recommendations and eral Turbine Operating Fund Jason Waldvogel
mental positions and modified His other accomplishments approved fund transfers to to the QSCB Retirement fund Jodi Walker
stipends in several others include: Girls Cross Coun- maintain the turbine account. $54,066 from the General 30-YEAR AWARD
try: 12 BBC Titles, 7 District These transfers are for two Turbine Operating Fund to Joyce Nafziger
As part of its consent agen- Championships, teams with a years of operation and include the Turbine Maintenance Es- 35-YEAR AWARD
da the board approved Brian top four finish at State: 1983 the first five years of turbine crow Fund. John Poulson
Leppelmeier as custodian of team was 3rd, 2016 team was generation The board approved the 45-YEAR AWARD
the athletic petty cash ac- 4th. incrementing ban on current Charles Nafziger
count; Debra Graber as cus- Boys Cross Country: 8 BBC The overall plan is to trans- licensed retire and return em- James can be reached at
todian of the office petty cash Titles, 1 District Champion- fer $92,000 annually (the ployees be modified to allow [email protected]
account and Nathan Fox as ship, 1 Regional Champion- amount spent for electricity one increment after five years.
custodian of the Summer Rec ship for the building’s main me- District Reports
petty cash account. Girls Track & Field: 14 ter at the current rate) to the The July 2018 meeting will
BBC Titles, 1 District Cham- turbine account. From that be July 23 at 8 p.m. due to a
The board approved con- pionship, 1 Regional Champi- amount turbine expenses are schedule conflict.
tinuing a contract for NWOET onship made which typically include SERVICE YEAR AWARDS
educational TV for the coming Boys Track & Field: 5 BBC maintenance, interest on the
year as well as membership in bond, an amount to the bond 2017-2018
the Northwest Ohio Research repayment fund (which in- The following awards were
Council. Each has been ongo-

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 REPORTER the ME Church Saturday after- 30 YEARS AGO of Bryan. The tower is one of June 1973
ESTABLISHED 1878 noon and June 1988 a chain being built by the Bell Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rockey
Telephone Co. The next one in were honored Sunday for their
130 YEARS AGO help place it. Sharon Stotz was elect- the chain is to be built near An- 35th wedding anniversary.
June 1888 Excursion to Chicago from ed chairman of the Williams gola. Their children, Mr. and Mrs.
here via Wabash, $2.90 round County Leslie Rockey and Steve Rockey
The Brick and Tile Factory is trip. 60 YEARS AGO plnned a dinner for them at the
doing a rushing business. Inez Boardman will teach Republican Central Com- June 1958 Lephey Ambassador Resturant
grades three and four. mittee. Craig Bavin, West Uni- in Angola.
West Unity now has a base- ty, was awarded the John Phil- The vacant lot between the Vickie Oberlin and Kathy Her-
ball club. 100 YEARS AGO ip Sousa firehouse and Stevens Hard- man will be official delegates
June 1918 ware Store has been cleaned from Theta Kappa Chapter of
120 YEARS AGO Award and the National up, leveled and graveled and is Edon at the National Conven-
June 1898 Chas Smith was badly in- School Choral Award. now being used by Wolff Trac- tion to be held in South Bend,
jured when a team of colts he tor Service as a parking lot for Indiana.
George Mohr returned from was driving ran away hitched 20 YEARS AGO new and used cars. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Light
a week’s fishing to George Lake to a hay tedder. He was thrown June 1998 entertained for dinner on Me-
with two gallons of fish. from the tedder into a fence. 55 YEARS AGO morial Day, Mr. and Mrs. Don
The Hilltop Cadet softball June 1963 Light, Mr. adn Mrs. Owen Al-
110 YEARS AGO 90 YEARS AGO team reached the district final drich, Mrs. Joy Aldrich, Mr.
June 1908 June 1928 game but were shut down by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Durr re- and Mrs, Willis Osborn, Mrs.
the Fairview team 7-1. ceived a lengthy letter from Ed- Madlyn Gier, Shelley and Su-
Paul Orewiler came home Dale Zigler returned home gar “Pop” Buell who is in Laos. san Seagraves and Sandra Os-
from Toledo for the summer. from St. Vincent’s Hospital. Kamco Industries holds a 10 Mr. Durr is the only living un- born. They honored the first
year Open House. cle of Mr. “Pop” Buell. birthday of Bobby Light.
90 YEARS AGO Born to Mr. and Mrs. Millard
June 1928 Stacey, June 15, a daughter. Kathleen Flint, 71, died A large crowd was present 40 YEARS AGO
June 1. for the annual alumni ban- June 1978
Robert McWilliams cele- 80 YEARS AGO quet of the Edon High School.
brated his 16th birthday at the June 1938 She was a feature writer for President Lamar Knecht was in Mrs. Ruth Rulmer and Mrs.
home of his grandparents Mr. The Advance Reporter as well charge of the event and John Evelyn Severence visited with
and Mrs. Julian Louys. Langdon Chamberlain, 54, as a former Hilltop graduate Toner was Master of Ceremo- Mr. & Mrs. George Mesner at
passed away Saturday. and teacher. nies. Coming the farthest dis- the home of their daughter, Mr.
Ernest Mallory, a former tance was Mrs. Coone from & Mrs. Leslie Hake Wednesday
Stryker resident, died in Cali- Howard Balltosser had the EDON COMMERCIAL Texas. evening.
fornia. misfortune of breaking his foot
while working at the water- 70 YEARS AGO 45 YEARS AGO
80 YEARS AGO works. June 1948
June 1938
70 YEARS AGO A television tower is nearing
The board of public affairs June 1948 completion on the David Stick-
reports that 200 have signed ney farm six miles northwest
for water service. The 1949 northwestern
Ohio Volunteer Firemen’s Con- 1911 Fayette Opera House
70 YEARS AGO vention was awarded to Port
June 1948 Clinton.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. D.A. 60 YEARS AGO
Bradberry, June 14, a boy Gil- June 1958
bert.
The New York Central Sta-
60 YEARS AGO tion here may be closed.
June 1958
Twin daughters were born to
David Ross, son of Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Hornung.
Mrs. Wayne Ross, underwent
surgery at Ann Arbor Hospital. 50 YEARS AGO
June 1968
Mr. and Mrs. William Mane-
val are parents of a son born Sp. 4 Russell Cramer ar-
June 10. rived in Vietnam on June 3 and
is currently stationed 20 miles
50 YEARS AGO from the DMZ.
June 1968
Russell is the son if Mr. and
Carol Rice, daughter of Rev. Mrs. Harold Cramer.
and Mrs. James Rice, a senior
at Ohio Wesleyan University, ADVANCE REPORTER
was elected to be a member of (1976 MERGE)
the Pi Mu Epsilion, a National
Honorary Fraternity in Math- 40 YEARS AGO
ematics. June 1978

STRYKER ADVANCE Shelly Hausch, West Unity,
ESTABLISHED 1884 competed for the title of Ohio
Young Career Woman in Co-
110 YEARS AGO lumbus. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice
June 1908 Short of West Unity celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversa-
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Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “JUDGE NOT” BY: REX STUMP - “LOVE, IT’S WHO WE ARE”

Three years ago next week, the Su- a huge difference between those who Have you ever fallen victim to the free to say things on social media,
preme Court legalized same-sex mar- celebrate their sin and have no in- “Who is that?” when watching a foot- stating their strong opinions, and us-
riage. Opinions then and now have tention of changing, and those who ball game? I have! It is typically at ing vulgar and hateful language. As
covered the gamut of opinion. Many are trying to break free of their sin the beginning of the season, there is a Christian, that is wrong. That is
who agreed with the decision tried to and change their behavior and hab- no program, and the boys’ names are NOT your I.D. Our love is what iden-
silence those who opposed it, espe- its. Just because we’re sinners too not on the back of their uniforms. tifies us as followers of Jesus Christ.
cially if they were Christians, using doesn’t prohibit us from pointing out I haven’t memorized the roster, so
the “judge not” tactic. sin in others. We just had better not numbers don’t matter too much. So Not only are to love one another,
be justifying our own sin when we do. how do I identify my child? I look for Jesus also commanded, not suggest-
One post on Facebook represented their movements and actions. I know ed, for us to love our enemies. Are we
hundreds of others: “You are abso- If “judge not” was a universal com- how my sons move, as well as their doing it? Do we love those who are
lutely right. Jesus says love everyone mand, then what do you do with mannerisms when they compete. creepy, smelly, and act different than
and judge not. So that is what I am Paul? In the church at Corinth there Their actions help me identify who us? Do we love those who are hard
doing.” “Judge not” is being used as a was a man who was having sexual they are. to love? Do we love those who may
guise to justify “anything goes.” Here relations with his father’s wife, likely cheat us? When we see a Christian
is the line of thinking I found on post his step-mother. Paul is shocked that John 13:34-35 says, “So now I brother or sister in sin, do we love
after post and heard in conversation the Christians in that church were am giving you a new commandment: them enough to confronting them?
after conversation: We all sin, so who “proud” of their tolerance and ac- Love each other. Just as I have loved Love is an intentional, uncondition-
am I to judge someone else for their ceptance of this guy’s behavior. They you, you should love each other. Your al commitment to act in a favorable
particular sin? But is that what Je- didn’t judge him. They didn’t tell him love for one another will prove to the manner towards another person re-
sus meant when he uttered the words what he was doing was wrong. They world that you are my disciples.” Je- gardless of their merit or stature.
“judge not”? didn’t try to help him turn from his sus said people will know us, that
sinful behavior. is, they will identify us by your love. Do you love others? How are
They are found toward the end of Wow! Is that true? Can you be iden- you doing with social media? Stay-
the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew Listen to what Paul says to them: tified as a follower of Jesus Christ by ing positive? Keeping the language
7. “Do not judge, or you too will be “For my part, even though I am not how you love others? clean? Are you arguing with others?
judged. For in the same way you judge physically present, I am with you in Remember arguments won’t change
others, you will be judged, and with spirit. As one who is present with you Imagine that you lost your airline people, only Jesus does! We are to
the measure you use, it will be mea- in this way, I have already passed ticket to fly home and you have no be passionate people, right? Well
sured to you.” There it is in black and judgment in the name of our Lord Je- I.D. card. How do you prove to the people won’t see Jesus, if our opinion
white. Do. Not. Judge. Therefore, we sus on the one who has been doing airlines that you are supposed to be is louder than our love.
shouldn’t judge gays, drug addicts, al- this…Expel the wicked person from on that plane? If you lose your I.D.,
coholics, liars, cheats, those who have among you” (1 Corinthians 5.3, 13). how do you prove it is you? If you never opened your mouth
a temper, and so on. Right? Sin is sin to tell others that you are a follower
and we all sin. Uh-oh. Paul violated Jesus’ “judge If you lose your identity in Jesus of Jesus Christ, would they identify
not” teaching. Or did he? He did if Christ, (loving others as Jesus loves your faith by your actions of love? I
But why do we stop reading what Jesus meant that we cannot call any us) how can you be known as a Chris- hope so...
Jesus said here? He had more to say sin sin. He did if Jesus meant that we tian? YOU CAN’T!
on the subject in the verses that fol- should define right and wrong accord- For more reading, check out: Ro-
low: “Why do you look at the speck ing to the changing standards of soci- We are living in times of strong mans 13:8, I John 2:7, Matthew
of sawdust in your brother’s eye and ety instead of aligning ourselves with hate and heavy opinions! People feel 5:43-48.
pay no attention to the plank in your what God’s Word defines as right and
own eye? How can you say to your wrong.
brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of
your eye,’ when all the time there is a But that’s not what Paul did. Paul
plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, looked at the behavior of this guy,
first take the plank out of your own compared it with what God’s Word
eye, and then you will see clearly to stated, and judged that what he was
remove the speck from your brother’s doing was wrong. It was damaging to
eye” (Matthew 7.3-5). the reputation of the church, and it
was damaging to the guy himself.
Note two things in these verses that
complete Jesus’ teaching in Matthew Paul’s intention, as stated in verse
7.1-2. (1) When there is a speck (sin) in 5, was so that “his spirit [will be] saved
our brother’s eye (life), we are to help on the day of the Lord.” Jesus does not
him remove it. Make sure we’re not condone ignoring God’s Word when it
excusing our own sin while pointing a is crystal clear what is right and what
finger at hers, but help her shake free is wrong. The question boils down to
of the sin that holds her in its grasp. whether we will speak where the Bible
It’s the only loving thing to do. speaks or blindly say anything goes
since we’re supposed to “judge not.”
(2) Jesus is addressing hypocritical (Even though that’s not what “judge
judging. He’s warning us that if we are not” means.)
just going around condemning other
people for their behavior and lifestyle I appreciate one Facebook post I
when we’re not paying attention to read shortly after the Supreme Court
our own sin and lifestyle, judgment announced its decision. It’s a fit-
for us will not be pleasant. We will be ting conclusion to this discussion on
judged by the same standard we judge “judge not.”
others.
“I’m confused. I have all these
Paul writes in Romans 2.1: “You, friends on Facebook who are Chris-
therefore, have no excuse, you who tians, tinting their profile pictures with
pass judgment on someone else, for the rainbow to celebrate same-sex
at whatever point you judge another, marriage. Sure, we’re to love people no
you are condemning yourself, because matter what the sin in their lives may
you who pass judgment do the same be. However we are never called to cel-
things.” Again “judge not” is in the ebrate the sin. You all might compro-
context of hypocritical judging. mise on this, but I won’t. I have friends
who are gay, friends who are drunks
Everyone sins. True. But there is and do drugs, friends who lie and

cheat. All sins. And I love
them, but I will not cel-
ebrate with them in their
sin. If you do, you’re just
blinding yourself to the
truth of the Word of God
and using the word love
as an escape goat. Don’t
be misled. You can love
your gay friends without
feeding into their sin.”
Amen.

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AMENDING SECTION 135.03(b) (2) OF THE
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REIMBURSEMENT POLICY” AND DECLARING THE Chase Brass & Copper Company CRSI is looking for PART TIME DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY. in Defiance, Paulding, Fulton, and Williams Counties
Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift for 2nd and 3rd Shift and Every Other Weekend.
Passed: June 14, 2018
Mayor: Peggy Bernath Chase Brass & Copper Company is seeking a 2nd shift Production CRSI is looking for caring and compassionate people to provide
Att: Kim Grime, Fiscal Officer Supervisor. This position will have responsibility for managing the direct care for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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meeting for July 4th will be rescheduled to July 3rd at The successful candidate will possess: strive to live at their fullest potential. Assisting with health care and per-
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Custom Injection Molding Since 1949

IS HIRING:

UTILITY OPENING 2ND SHIFT

ISO certified injection molding company has an opening for

UTILITY OPENING 2ND SHIFT

The candidate must be able to be trained and/or work on any shift. A good attendance record and self-motivation
is a must for this position.

• Clean hoppers, grinders, filters, wands & hoses • Select proper packaging and skids

• Clean dryers • Shrink wrap finished goods

• Safe operation of forklift • Place in designated area in warehouse

• Determine correct material/concentrate to each job • Able to communicate with workers plant-wide

• Purge central loading system and load material • Works well in a fast-paced work environment

• Monitor material levels to prevent run-out

Qualified candidates should send resume with salary requirements to:

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Attn: Allison Seaman • 601 W. Indiana Street • Edon, OH 43518 • [email protected]

MOLD SETTER SHIFT SUPERVISOR

ISO certified injection molding company ISO certified injection molding company
is looking for has an opening for

Experienced Full Time 2nd or 3rd Shift
MOLD SETTER SUPERVISOR

Must have work experience within the mold setter The successful applicant will be a highly motivated, team-
classification and good mechanical skills. oriented individual capble of working in a fast-paced work
environment. The applicant must be willing to work and be
Qualifications: trained on any shift. We offer competitive wages and excel-
• Set molds in injection molding machines lent benefits including health, dental, life and disability insur-
• Prepare machine for installation ance, paid holidays plus birthday and paid vacation.

of new molds • MUST have strong processing skills in
• Install clamping designed molds injection molding
• Align and adjust molds to obtain
• Strong troubleshooting skills
relationship • Leadership and organizational skills
• Programming of robots • Good communication skills and a
• Operate and adjust machines until parts
team player
produced conform to specifications • Robot programming helpful
• Adjust setups during operation to maintain • Successful track record
• Must be willing to work any shift
accurate production
Qualified candidates should send resume
The applicant must be willing to work and with salary requirements to:
be trained on any shift. The successful appli-
cant will be highly motivated, team-oriented PLAS-TEC CORP
individuals capable of working in a fast-paced work Attn: Allison Seaman
environment. 601 W. Indiana Street • Edon, OH 43518
[email protected]
Qualified candidates should send resume
with salary requirements to:

PLAS-TEC CORP
Attn: Allison Seaman
601 W. Indiana Street • Edon, OH 43518
[email protected]

PLAS-TEC CORP offers:

• Clean Work Environment • Medical, Prescription, Dental, Life and

• Weekly Attendance Incentive Disability Insurance after 90 days

• Paid Birthday & Holidays after 90 days • Paid Vacation and 401k after 1 year

We are a Drug-Free Workplace

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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION

Tom Wagner Retires After 37 Years As Bryan's Hickey Named To USBC
Pettisville Cross Country/Track Coach Dexter High School All-American Team
seven District championships, Regional
By: Nate Calvin runner-up three times, and solid per- ALL-AMERICAN ... Hickey is pictured her new Ottawa University (Kansas) head
THE VILLAGE REPORTER formances at State with a third in 1983, coach, Geoff Poston, and assistant coach Chenoe Rhoades.
11th in 2015, 4th in 2016, and a 6th
After a highly successful 37 years, place finish in 2017. For boy’s cross Dani Hickey is one of 5 females in the Dustin Gillett, Bryan HS head bowling
Tom Wagner recently submitted his re- country, they have won eight BBC cham- United States named to the USBC Dexter coach nominated Dani for this honor.
tirement notice as the cross country and pionships, one District title, one Region- High School All-American Team for the
track coach for the Pettisville Blackbirds. al title, were eighth at the state meet 2017-2018 school year. Five male and five Along with her bowling accomplish-
Wagner began with the cross-country in 1981 and finished seventh in 2007. female High School members are selected ments, which includes winning the Ohio
team as an assistant in 1981 and then Wagner was named the District Coach of annually for this top honor. Each student- State Division II State Championships her
took over as the head coach in the fall of the Year in 2007 for boys’ cross country athlete selected to the team receives a freshman year, Dani has a 3.75 GPA and
1982. He then offered to help the then and again in 2017 for girls’ cross coun- $1,000 scholarship. was a member of the Bryan HS Marching
track coach Joe Wonstetler during the try. Band, is a member of the National Honor
1981-1982, which Wonstetler accepted As a high school bowler, once nominat- Society, and a 4-H member for the past 10
but then turned the program over entire- Over the years Wagner has had nu- ed, the selection to the Dexter High School years.
ly to Wagner in the winter of 1981-1982. merous athletes claim individual cham- All-American Team is based on bowling
pionships or place at State competition, accomplishments, academic achievement, Dani will be receiving her award at
At the time the track program only but it was an accomplishment that had letters of recommendation, extracurricular the Junior Gold National Championships
had 3 or 4 kids according to Wagner, nothing to with a trophy was what he and community involvement, submitted opening ceremony at the American Air-
so his first task was seeing exactly how mentioned as one of his most memorable essays, and resumes. Minimum require- lines Center arena in Dallas TX on July
many kids he could get to come out for moments. ments for selection include a 3.0 grade 15, 2018. She will be called on stage with
track. There were 37 kids who came out point average on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) the other recipients in front of more than
for high school track that first season “We had a young man suffering from and at least one letter of recommendation. 4,300 participants along with their family
despite the school not having a track to diabetes many years ago. He looked and friends.
run on or any real equipment to speak more like a guard in football than a dis-
of. tance runner, short and stocky. I re-
member him working so hard running
Starting out they had just three hur- year around. His senior year he had cut
dles, drew circles on the pavement for his insulin intake by 50%. At district, he
shot put and discus, the team’s speed ran a 4:50 in the 1600 at Districts. Now,
workouts were run around the softball that’s nothing to write home to mother
diamond, the parking lot served as a about, it won’t come close to getting you
runway for the long jump with the kids out of districts. However, it was the first
jumping into fill dirt, and they also filled and only time he broke a five-minute
a big net full of old foam footballs and mile. It was his goal, I was so proud of
basketballs for a high jump. “We joked him that I leaped over the fence to hug
about using the next door cemetery’s him”, he said.
tombstones for hurdles”, he recalled.
“We went to out first tri-meet with Stryk- Wagner said that obviously the kids
er and Hilltop with most of our kids nev- will be the biggest think he misses about
er seeing a track. We won that tri-meet coaching, but he was also very apprecia-
basically on the strength of our distance tive of the community support. “It’s been
team”, added Wagner. a fun ride all these years. I want to thank
the Pettisville community for allowing me
Pettisville’s first track came along to be a small part of their children’s lives
in 1990 with an all-weather track be- these past years”, Wagner commented.
ing installed in the summer of 2006. “I
cried when they put down the asphalt As far as his future plans, there’s
for the all-weather track in 2006, think- plenty of things on his list including
ing about how far we had come in the traveling to New England to see the fall
program, from no track to an all-weather colors, taking an Alaskan cruise, doing
track. It was a bit akin to the Berlin Wall some reenacting of the Civil War with
coming down, I didn’t think I would see a group east of Toledo, and also doing
it in my lifetime”, Wagner fondly remem- some substitute teaching.
bered.
Nate can be reached at
Despite not having much in the ear- [email protected]
ly days, Pettisville enjoyed tremendous
amounts of success under Wagner’s Steve Kester Wins His First Barney Oldfield Race
guidance. The girls track team has won
14 BBC titles, one District champion- By: Scott Hammer one. A few laps after returning to green flag changes and a three-wide race for the lead
ship, and one Regional co-championship A huge crowd braved the hot and hu- racing, Marcoullier took over second from at the finish. Chuck Stuckey took the lead
while boys track has captured seven BBC mid weather Saturday evening, June 16, at Wallace who later slowed and retired to the from the pole and fended off contenders
titles, a state championship in 1991 and Oakshade Raceway to witness a first time pits with only three laps remaining. Mar- early. Last week’s B Main winner, Rich
a third-place finish at State in 1990. Barney Oldfield Race winner. Holland, coullier was unable to mount a challenge Riffe, finally took the lead away on lap nine,
Ohio’s Steve Kester continued his suc- for the lead and settled for a second place but last week’s A Main winner, Chris Hen-
The success can also be found with cess in 2018 at Oakshade with the Sunoco finish following Kester who led the final ry, got by him on a lap 11 restart. Bomber
the cross-country teams as well with American Late Model Series (ALMS) 29th 14 laps to earn the $5,400 check for the point leader Jeff Foks Jr. joined the battle
the girls staking claim to 12 BBC titles, Annual Barney Oldfield Race win, and his win. Devin Shiels had a great run to finish with Henry and Riffe at the finish, but in
third feature win of the season at the 3/8’s third after starting 14th and ALMS point the end, Henry was able to come out ahead.
mile banked dirt oval. leader Casey Noonan took fourth after rac- It was the second consecutive A Main win
At the start of the 40-lap ALMS main ing his way into the feature through the for the driver from Jackson, Michigan. Riffe
event, Dan Wallace jumped out in front last chance race and starting 16th. Ryan held on for second with Foks coming home
of the field after starting on the pole. Jon Missler gained six positions to finish fifth. third. Tim Hancock and Chuck Stuckey
Henry was running second when he sud- were the rest of the top five finishers.
denly slowed on lap 18 which brought out Mathew Chapman has been on a tear
the caution flag. This moved Dona Mar- the past few weeks in the AmeriGas UMP Eric Carr took the early lead of the
coullier up to second for the restart be- Sportsman class and notched his third Compact feature event after a little contact
hind Wallace. A few laps later, Brad Wade consecutive feature win Saturday night. with Cameron Tusing. Nathan Goodman
spun in turn two spoiling a nice top five Brandon Gregory started on the poll and moved up from his sixth starting position
run for the Dundee, Michigan, driver. That led the first few laps, but Chapman took to challenge the Wauseon, Ohio, driver for
brought out the yellow once more and now command on lap four and pulled away. the lead, but Carr was able to hang on and
it was Kester restarting in second behind Gregory, Tim Fisher and Mike Jessen had pick up his first feature win of the year.
Wallace. One lap after the restart, Kester a good battle for second behind the Tecum- Goodman settled for second followed by
took the lead from Wallace. seh, Michigan, driver with Gregory coming Josh Proffitt and last week’s feature win-
A big crash on lap 29 brought out the out on top for second. Fisher, who has one ner, Joe Elliott. Jason Deshler moved up
red flag so that track crews could clear the feature win this season, settled for third eight spots to finish fifth.
cars of Ken Hahn, Steve Miller, Brad Wade with Jessen fourth. Rusty Smith was fifth.
and Matt Lindsey who all piled into turn Jake Gamber led at the start of the Hot
The Hot Rod Welding & Engineer- Rod Welding & ...
ing Bomber A Main featured a lot of lead
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Montpelier & Hilltop CONTINUED FROM PAGE 35
Do Battle In 10U Softball
Steve Kester Wins His First ...

Engineering Bomber B Main, but fell off Dave “Gumby” Golembiewski Sr.
the pace early. Shane Estes then took Oakshade Raceway returns to action
command, but Toledo, Ohio’s Dylan
Burt got by on lap four after starting at this coming Saturday, June 23 with a
the back of the field. Burt went on to full racing program of UMP Late Mod-
pick up the checkered flag over Taylor els, AmeriGas UMP Sportsman, Hot Rod
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Fulton County Special Olympics
Compete At State Summer Games

Fulton County Special Olympics trav-
eled to Columbus this past weekend
to compete in the 50th annual Special
Olympics Ohio State Summer Games.
The volleyball team consisting of Phil
Bartus, Ben Clausen, Brad Damman,
Nick Denn, Austin Double, Amber Pur-
sel, Keerston Volkman, Nick Weigand,
and Roger Wolfram received the first
place trophy and were crowned the State
Champions!

The track team won a variety of med-
als and ribbons. Mary Delphous placed
1st in the 50M run, Aric Gurzynski
placed 2nd in his 100M run, Dillon Hay-
ward received a gold medal for 1st place
in the Mini Javelin, 1st time Summer
Games athlete Braydon Ringle received
gold in the 100M run, Jason Pfund
places silver in the 200M run, and Kris-
tina Ellis-Smith, Hannah Shotwell, and
Shawn Summers all received awards to
add to the group as well.

The Jaguars were coached by Taylor,
Zach, and Carolee Hartman, Celia and
Nick Wilson, Lynlee Reinking, Marissa
Campos, Tanja Ringle, and Teri Van-
Sickle. The Jaguars would like to thank
the Wauseon Fire/Police departments
for the escort out of town Friday morn-
ing, along with the continued support by
the community.

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13th Annual Hip Klotz Golf Outing Celebrated

By: Kent Hutchison a shotgun start. Although a brief rain
THE VILLAGE REPORTER shower occurred early into the round, it
didn’t dampen the spirits of the golfers.
The 13th Annual Hip Klotz Golf Out-
ing was held on Saturday, June 23, at After all teams made their way to the
Suburban Golf Course. According to clubhouse, the winners were the four-
Montpelier Athletic Boosters President, some of Chase Thomas, Brian Nelson,
Travis Smith, proceeds generated from Chad Ruffer, and Ben Wonders who
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Memorial Athletic Scholarship that is Kent Hutchison who finished at 15 un-
awarded annually to one male and one der. Taking third place via a tiebreaker
female senior athlete. was the team consisting of AJ Sane-
holtz, Zeb Lillard, Nelson Shaffer, and
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Summer
Car Care

&Home Improvement

2018

Reporter

The Benefits Of Waxing Vehicles

Summer
Car Care
WAX ON ... Waxing remains an important part of vehicle
maintenance, safeguarding a vehicle from the elements
while also keeping the car or truck looking new

After a thorough washing and interior detailing,
many vehicle owners put the finishing touch on their
cars and trucks by applying a coat of wax. Is this a
practice of automotive vanity, or does waxing actually
Tire Maintenance, An Important Safety Precaution pay legitimate dividends?
A coat of wax provides a pristine shine and can help
protect paint from the elements. Waxing may not be
as essential as in years past, when vehicle paints were
Tires are the link be- place tires accordingly. run-of-the-mill lacquers that didn’t offer much in the
tween a vehicle and the
roadway, and tire qual- way of protection. But waxing can still provide a vari-
TREAD DEPTH ety of benefits that go beyond making a vehicle look
ity has a direct impact Average new tires on
on the performance and cars usually start with good when cruising down the highway.
safety of an automobile. 10/32 inch to 11/32 inch • Protects paint’s clear coating: According to the
But tire maintenance is of original tread depth. research team at consumer resource site Angie’s List,
easy to overlook. Howev- When tread reaches a
er, ignoring tire mainte- depth of 2/32 inch, they failing to occasionally apply wax or another protectant
are considered worn out. to the vehicle’s exterior can cause a breakdown of the
nance can threaten driver There are different ways clear coat that protects the paint. If the clear coating
and passenger safety and to gauge tread depth.
make a vehicle operate Insert a penny into the deteriorates, the paint can be exposed to road salt and
tread groove with Lin- may be vulnerable to damage from oxidation.
inefficiently. coln’s head upside down • Covers up blemishes: Properly applied wax can
Steering, breaking and facing you. If you can
ability and traction are all see all of Lincoln’s head, cover small scratches or light blemishes in the paint
it is time to replace the job. This may delay having to get a new paint job.
governed by good tires. tires. Another coin test • Shields against bugs and bird debris: A freshly
Worn tread can result in is to insert a quarter into
longer stopping times and the groove. If the tread washed car can seem like a magnet for bird droppings
touches Washington’s and bug splatter. A coat of wax is another protectant
make it difficult to brake head, you have at least SHINE ON ... Once tires are inspected and possibly ser- against these issues, and may make it easier to clean
immediately in an emer- 4/32 inch of tread left. viced or replaced, treat the car or truck to a washing off residue so it doesn’t stick to and damage the ve-
gency situation. Although Don’t have any currency and thorough detailing. This will help tires shine and hicle’s paint.
driving tends to be the on hand? Then look at get the vehicle road-ready for spring trips
primary culprit behind the tread wear indicator • Reduces leasing expenses: Lessees may want to
bar molded into the tires. know that applying wax can keep a vehicle in better
worn down tires, some- When these bars become may be directional, asym- recommendations for the condition, which can pay dividends when it is time to
times bald or unevenly flush with the adjacent metrical, non-directional, correct pressure, which turn in a vehicle. The dealership will perform a thor-
worn out tread is indica- ribs of the tire, the tires and directional/asym- should be adjusted based ough inspection and could charge for discoloration,
tive of a larger problem, should be replaced. metrical. When purchas- on the temperature. scratches or other paint issues. Waxing regularly may
such as a misaligned ing replacement tires, help reduce those expenses.
wheelbase, improperly ALIGNMENT it is advisable to match Tires should undergo
aligned tires or tires that According to the Rub- the tread pattern to the the same inspection and • May help prevent careless driving: A person who
are under inflated. The ber Manufacturers Asso- existing tires. This helps maintenance as other diligently takes care of his or her vehicle may trans-
following are some com- ciation, improper align- enhance the performance parts of the vehicle. Tires late that care into caution behind the wheel. If one
mon problems associated ment causes rapid or of the car. In fact, some are a vital component to is excited to keep a clean and well-maintained car, it
with tires and how to ad- uneven tread wear. Tires newer cars require tread safe driving, and routine makes sense that the same person will want to protect
dress these issues should should be aligned and to match. Mismatched maintenance can prevent the vehicle in other ways, such as through safe driving
they arise. balanced periodically to treads may cause prob- accidents and other prob- habits.
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Summer How To Remedy Landscape
Drainage Problems
Home Improvement

Design A Dream Outdoor Entertaining Space

Upon the arrival of warm weath- TOO MUCH WATER ... Designing a landscape that drains
er, many individuals prefer to spend properly is an important part of a good looking yard.
their free time outside, relishing the
fresh air and sunshine and eve- Homeowners understand that reaping the rewards
nings spent under the stars. of beautiful lawns and gardens requires hard work. But
sometimes even hard work won’t be enough to prevent
But cracked patios and make- problems in a lawn or garden.
shift chairs and tables may not
establish the desired ambiance. Drought can be very harmful to lawns and gardens,
An outdoor entertaining area that but so, too, can excessive amounts of water and precipi-
offers the same amenities found tation. Soggy properties can make it difficult for lawns
inside a home can make outdoor and gardens to thrive. According to Lowes, in addition to
retreats both comfortable and func- killing lawn and other plants, standing water on a prop-
tional. Creative planning can help erty can be a health hazard. That’s because standing wa-
homeowners design dream areas ter makes a prime breeding ground for mosquito larvae
perfect for hosting friends or family. and other pests.

ESTABLISH GOALS BRING THE INSIDE OUT ... Great outdoor spaces provide extra living area While homeowners cannot control precipitation, they
As with any project, the first throughout the warm weather seasons. can affect the impact that rainwater has on their proper-
step when coordinating outdoor liv- ties.
ing areas is to determine what you for refreshments can become tire- suited for outdoors and plenty of
hope to achieve with the space. Will some when entertaining outside. pillows can make for great loung- REPLACE/REPAIR DOWNSPOUTS
it be a location for lounging? Will In such situations, people also can ing. Lighting that can be adjusted Gutters and downspouts are designed to move rain-
people be cooking meals outside? track dirt inside of the home or for day or night, or even to set the water away from the home. Too often, however, gutters
Is the pool the central focus of the leave a trail of pool water in their mood, is another consideration. and downspouts become clogged or do not work effec-
yard? Answering these questions wake. Outdoor kitchens allow easy Shade structures, like a trellis or tively. Overflowing gutters will transfer rainwater down
and more can help homeowners de- access to food and drink that makes retractable awning, will keep the the side of a home, where it can puddle at the founda-
cide how to design their entertain- outdoor entertaining much easier. area comfortable and can also de- tion. This water can ultimately suffocate a lawn, and it
ing spaces. Remember, however, The experts at Angie’s List suggest fine outdoor “rooms” and establish may cause interior damage to the home as well.
that goals may evolve as landscape outdoor kitchens be built close to privacy. First, inspect and clean all gutters. Leaves, nests,
designers and even architects make the house to make it easier to run sticks, and even dead animals can block the flow of wa-
their own suggestions for the space electricity and plumbing to the out- FIRE IT UP ter in a gutter. Test downspouts by running hose water
or present limitations. door kitchen. Many homeowners enjoy having from the top of the gutter.
fire elements in their yards. Lan- Downspouts should be pointed away from the home
EVALUATE THE SPACE Outdoor kitchens should include terns and candles may create a ro- and may need to be extended so they direct water away.
Look at the lot and decide what a sink, small refrigerator, built-in mantic feel, but a fire pit or outdoor
will go where, such as where to place grill, and bar area. fireplace may help extend use of the PLANT WATER-LOVING TREES
the party space, where to create a outdoor entertaining area beyond In some instances, whether it’s a byproduct of poor
quiet hideaway and where to locate CREATURE COMFORTS summer. property grade or sloping land, water can pool regard-
a poolhouse or outdoor shower. Homeowners should think about Entertaining outdoors is made less of how well the gutter system is working. Determine
A large, flat yard can be divided the things that make the inside of that much more enticing with a where the problem is and speak with a landscaper to
into a series of patios that serve their homes so comfortable and dream outdoor living space full of see if there are any plants that thrive in moist condi-
different purposes. Yards that are then replicate that outside. So- amenities. tions. The roots of these plants can protect against soil
built on a hill or a slope can still fas and loveseats covered in fabric erosion and may absorb enough water to guard against
be utilized with creative design el- puddling. In addition, amending the soil with organic
ements, such as multi-tiered deck- matter, pea gravel or another coarse aggregate can pre-
ing. By working with qualified de- vent water pooling.
signers, homeowners can bring
their ideas to life. CONSIDER A DRAINAGE SYSTEM
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may want to try installing drainage systems them-
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Tips To Guide You Through Safe Renovations Did You Know?
The home improvement market, which includes
Home renovation projects vary in scope. Something KEEP IT SAFE ... Safety always should be the top priority both improvements and maintenance, has rebounded
as simple as repainting a bedroom counts as a renova- when doing home renovations. considerably from its most recent low point in 2011.
tion project, as does a full kitchen remodel. But no mat- The Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Har-
ter how big or small a project, homeowners’ top priority • Tools: Cuts, abrasions, burns and more can result vard University indicated in early 2015 that the up-
should always be safety. when power tools and even manual tools are used incor- coming year would surpass the $324 billion spent on
rectly. Learn how to use tools before beginning a proj- improvements during the peak of the housing boom a
Before beginning a project, make a list of possible ect, and always put tools away when work is done for decade ago.
hazards and how to avoid them. Here are some potential the day.
dangers that can spring up. Commercial • Industrial • Residential
• Falls: Falls are a leading cause of household injury,
• Asbestos: Many homes built when asbestos was le- and the chance of a fall may increase when climbing
gal still contain asbestos materials. Asbestos has been ladders during home improvement projects. Don’t climb
used in many applications, such as in ceiling materials, beyond where indicated on ladders and always have a
insulation, siding, and more. That’s because asbestos spotter on hand when climbing is necessary. Wear har-
is flame retardant and serves as an effective and inex- nesses, sturdy footwear and gloves as well.
pensive insulator. However, asbestos fibers released
into the air during renovations can cause respiratory
problems and even lead to lung cancer. Asbestos needs
to be removed under specific guidelines and disposed
of properly. Disposal typically requires hiring a profes-
sional service.

• Dust and dirt: Sanding, sawing, welding, and other
home renovation tasks can cast debris into the air. Ven-
tilation may be needed to maintain clean, breathable
air. Ventilation can also shuttle any harmful fumes gen-
erated from construction materials outside of the home.
Do-it-yourselfers should wear masks and eye protection
to guard themselves against debris.

• Electrical lines: All homes may not have been built
in adherence to modern-day codes. Electric lines can
be discovered where they are least expected. When do-
ing demolition or drilling/nailing into walls, it’s not un-
common to come across electrical wires. Extra caution
needs to be taken, and an electrician should be con-
sulted if the wires need to be relocated.

• Chemicals: Chemicals, such as sealants, clean-
ers, lubricants, and fuel, may be used during renova-
tion projects. Such substances can be dangerous to
pets and children if they are touched or accidentally in-
gested. Exercise extreme caution when using chemical
products, making sure all product containers are sealed
and kept out of reach when not in use.

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mits are necessary whether a homeowner is doing the However, years later, when other work needs to be
work or hiring an outside contractor. done, inspectors may discover homeowners never se-
cured proper permits and inspections years earlier,
Due to the cost and time involved with securing per- leading to fines.
mits, some homeowners skip this step so they can begin Furthermore, if work is done without a permit and
a project promptly. However, this can end up being a an accident occurs, any damages or injuries may not
costly mistake. Permits might seem like a nuisance, but be covered by a homeowner’s insurance policy.
they actually protect homeowners in various ways. Permits are an important part of the home improve-
ment process. Homeowners should not skirt the re-
PERMITS ENSURE SAFE WORKMANSHIP sponsibility because the permit and inspection process
Permits provide a blueprint by which contractors and is in place to provide pro-
do-it-yourselfers must complete renovations. Because tection to occupants.
inspections will take place, there is no wiggle room.
Shortcuts often translate into subpar work that may lead
to malfunction and injury in the long run. Safeguarding
against poor workmanship means homeowners can feel
confident in the work being done.

PERMITS REDUCE THE
LIKELIHOOD OF COSTLY MISTAKES
As inspectors go through their checklists, they may
notice things that were done incorrectly and will of-
fer advice about how to mend the problem before it
becomes a larger headache. If left unchecked, an elec-
trical error could lead to a fire or another dangerous
situation. Repairs that are not structurally sound may
pose problems or deteriorate more quickly than struc-
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The Benefits Of Hiring Professional Contractors Add Some Curb Appeal

The DIY movement has inspired many homeowners Many people are familiar with the idea that a strong
to tackle home repair and remodeling projects on their first impression can go a long way. While that idea is
own. DIY projects can be rewarding, and many hom- most often referenced in regard to personal interac-
eowners who have embraced the DIY movement have tions, it’s also applicable to real estate.
discovered talents they never before knew they had.
When selling a home, homeowners who emphasize
But no matter how simple popular home renova- curb appeal may find it far easier to sell their homes.
tion television shows make remodeling projects appear, Curb appeal refers to the impression a home’s exterior
homeowners should know that such undertakings are makes on people seeing the home for the first time.
far more difficult than they appear on television. Hom- In 2014, the online real estate database Zillow® sur-
eowners who overestimate their abilities and the time veyed real estate agents and found that curb appeal
they have to complete projects can cost themselves was one of the five most important factors when sell-
substantial amounts of money. In fact, there are a va- ing a home.
riety of reasons homeowners might want to work with
professional contractors when tackling home improve- Projects that improve curb appeal can be vast un-
ment projects. dertakings or simpler projects, and the following are a
handful of projects.
EXPERIENCE A GOOD INVESTMENT... Hiring someone with know how
A trial and error approach can work with various can save time and money. • Clean up the yard. Cleaning up the yard is among
projects and problems. But applying such an approach for a substantial amount of professionally contracted the simpler yet most effective projects to improve a
to home improvement projects is risky and potentially projects, but homeowners can cut those costs by vol- home’s curb appeal. When selling their homes, home-
dangerous, not to mention costly. Experienced profes- unteering to do some of the simpler tasks themselves. owners should clear the yard of any clutter, including
sional contractors with strong track records (seek rec- In addition, contractors often purchase materials at a kids’ toys, grass clippings or items that might be scat-
ommendations from friends or neighbors) won’t have much lower cost than individual homeowners because tered throughout the yard. A cluttered yard suggests
to go through trial and error and are therefore more contractors buy in bulk. So while labor costs might be homeowners do not care much about their home’s ap-
likely than DIYers to complete a project on time and on lower on DIY projects, the cost of materials can offset pearance, and that may lead buyers to think that in-
budget. those savings. difference extended to maintaining the home’s interior
as well. Many buyers will ignore properties without
INSPIRATION RESALE VALUE any external aesthetic appeal.
One oft-overlooked benefit of working with profes- Many homeowners renovate their homes with eyes
sional contractors is the likelihood that they can draw on improving the resale value of those homes. But if ho- • Make the main entryway more inviting. Creat-
up ideas for projects that homeowners might otherwise meowners want to showcase a newly remodeled kitchen ing a more inviting entryway won’t be as simple as
never have thought up on their own. Homeowners with- when selling their homes, they should be prepared for cleaning up the yard, but it can help create a strong
out specific ideas in mind can ask contractors to come prospective buyers to ask who worked on the project. first impression without breaking the bank. To begin,
up with various scenarios before committing to a par- Fearing potential problems down the road, some buy- remove plants and furniture from the front porch or
ticular one. Veteran contractors can draw on years of ers might be put off by homes that were remodeled by area surrounding the doorway, as such items can cre-
experience to create designs that DIYers might be in- DIYers and not professional contractors. ate a cluttered feel. If the front door is old, replace it.
capable of coming up with and/or incapable of seeing Renovating a home on your own can be a rewarding If a new door is beyond your means or just unneces-
through to completion. project for homeowners. But it’s important that hom- sary, repaint the door, ideally in a color that comple-
eowners recognize the many benefits of working with ments the color of your home and the surrounding
COST professional contractors before making any final deci- landscape.
Conventional wisdom suggests it’s less expensive sions with regard to who will tackle their next project.
to do something yourself than to hire someone else to • Address pavement problems. Paving problems are
do it for you, but that’s not necessarily true of home not necessarily an expensive fix, but the cost of repair-
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Make A Home More Efficient

While new homes are help homeowners improve
being built to be more their building envelope to
energy efficient than ever reduce energy use and in-
before, thanks to a grow- crease efficiency.
ing green building move- Improving your home’s
ment and increasingly energy efficiency can help
strict building codes, the save money, keep you
age of existing dwellings more comfortable, reduce
continues to present chal- pollution, and prevent
lenges. More than 40 per- global warming. Try these
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dows, doors, and vents.
An easy DIY solution is
to caulk around windows,
doors, and vents, and
install or replace worn
weatherstripping. An av-
erage home loses up to
30 percent of its energy
through air leaks, so seal-
ing your home is a worth-
while exercise.
2. Top up or replace old
insulation in your attic. A
poorly insulated attic is a
primary source of energy
loss. Also, over time, some
types of insulation can
settle and compact, allow-
ing heat to escape through
gaps. Experts recommend
installing a dimensionally
stable batt insulation like
a Roxul product called
Comfortbatt. Aim for an
r-value of at least R-50,
or a depth of roughly 16
inches.
3. Insulate basement
headers. Uninsulated
basement headers are
common, especially in
older homes. They can act
as a gateway for heated
air to escape. Fixing the
problem is fast and easy.
Simply cut Comfortbatt
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the cavity and compress
into place.
4. Switch to LED light
bulbs. They are gener-
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friendly than CFLs and
safer, too, since they pro-
duce less heat. The return
on investment is excellent,
as LED bulbs often pay for
themselves through ener-
gy savings within the first
year.
5. Consider a home en-
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you identify and target
specific problematic areas
of energy loss. A profes-
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Composite Decking Can What To Look For When Shopping For A Fire Pit
Be A Smart Choice
The outdoor fire pit has transformed the concept of GREAT PLACE FOR GATHERING ... Fire pits have become
SAVE ... Composite decking can mimic the look of wood, backyard entertaining. Homeowners understand how popular for gatherings and family entertainment.
but requires much less maintenance. a fire pit can add value to a home and make their yard that can burn. Maintain a safe distance from the fire
an inviting place to be on a summer evening or a chilly pit at all times.
Decks add character and functionality to a home, in- autumn night.
creasing outdoor entertaining space and oftentimes im- • The best place to have the fire pit is on hard stone,
proving the resale value of a home. Homeowners have Fire pits can add a lot to a home’s exterior enter- cement or tile. Portable fire pits can be placed on patio
various options when choosing decking materials, but taining area. Some fire pit styles and materials will last stones in the lawn.
one such option, composite decking, is growing in popu- longer than others. Homeowners should assess their
larity. needs and the space available before choosing a fire • Use a screen to keep embers and sparks from es-
pit for their home. caping during use.
Decks used to primarily be made from pressure-
treated lumber. While lumber remains a popular materi- First, homeowners must decide if they want a per- • Keep children a good distance away from the fire
al, more and more homeowners are opting for composite manent or portable fire pit. pit and always supervise when the pit is in use.
decking products. As anyone who has pressure-washed,
stained and sealed wood decks can attest, such spaces Portable fire pits are freestanding units that can be • Make sure the fire is completely extinguished be-
require lots of upkeep to look new year after year. Com- moved around the yard on a whim. They also can be fore going in for the night.
posite decks require much less maintenance, making loaded into the car and taken to a neighbor’s house or
them highly attractive to homeowners. even to the beach. Portable fire pits are less expensive • Do not use any accelerants.
than permanent models, and some homeowners prefer • Buy a vinyl cover to protect the fire pit from the
Composite decking is any type of decking material a trial run with a portable pit before deciding to install elements when not in use.
that is formulated from different recycled materials. The a permanent structure.
majority of these materials include hard plastic and
wood shavings of pulp. Unlike wood, which can fade, Portable fire pits are made of metal and usually
crack and rot, composite decking, which has been avail- coated with a fireproof paint. Over time, exposure to
able for roughly a decade, does not degrade quickly and the elements can cause the metal to rust or weaken,
requires very little upkeep. something homeowners should consider prior to pur-
chase.
Available in a variety of wood colors to match out-
door decor, composite decks also can feature artificial Homeowners also must consider a fuel source.
wood grains to make them look similar to wood planks. Wood is a common fuel source for fire pits. Wood can
Although composite decks are not completely imper- be inexpensive, especially when gathered from around
vious to the elements, with some occasional washing the yard. However, a wood-burning fire will constantly
to impede mold growth and new technology that has have to be fed with new branches. If you want to have
improved stain-resistance, many of the pitfalls of other a roaring fire but don’t want to maintain it, then a gas-
materials can be avoided with composite decks. fueled fire pit is better. Natural gas fire pits can run off
of a portable propane tank (think barbecue tank) or be
Composite decking fits in with eco-friendly lifestyles. directly connected to a home’s natural gas supply.
The planks are made from recycled materials that would
normally end up in landfills. Products from Trex, a pop- Now you can decide on the style. Gas fire pits will
ular composite decking manufacturer, are made from give you a greater number of design options, but there
1.5 million shopping bags and wood mill waste. As com- are still plenty of choices with wood fire pits. From
posite decks do not rot away and are long-lasting, they bowl-shaped pits to rectangular-shaped pits to barrel-
will not need to be replaced frequently, which is another style pits to chimneys, there are designs to fit most
eco-friendly benefit. preferences and size constraints.

When comparing composite decking brands, look Once you have chosen a fire pit, safety should pre-
mainly at the colors, materials used in the composi- vail. Here are some tips to consider.
tion and the fastening systems. Many are fastened with
regular deck screws, offers This Old House. The newer • Keep the fire pit away from the home and objects
systems have channels for hidden fastening, and the
composite deck tiles snap into place. Summer Special Not just for new construction...
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Composite decks do have a few drawbacks. They can 20# Cylinder Fill
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need to be replaced. Harsh chemicals may fade color and
damage the composite materials, so caution is needed. all summer long

Composite decking remains an in-demand choice
for outdoor spaces. Low-maintenance and long-lasting,
these decks have quickly become favorites among hom-
eowners.

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DEMOLITION & RECYCLING, LLC.

We do our best to minimize the amount of material that
goes to the landfill. We recycle and reuse most materials
from the homes and structures that we disassemble.

We partner with great friends and customers to
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