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WEDNESDAY, MAY 23RD, 2018 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 10 EDITION 21

THIS WEEK IN Williams County Fair Montpelier Trackside Modelers’
Board Recognizes Volunteer Show & Swap Meet Packs
TvHIELLAGE reporter The Quality Inns Atrium

By: Timothy Kays
THE VILLAGE REPORTER

Congratulations to the Graduating Class of Have you ever wished that you had a time machine?
A way to turn back the hands of time to an era where
Archbold Edgerton modern complications simply didn’t exist? There is
something out there that covers a small part of that
Evergreen North Central idea, and with a little effort, it can help you can turn
back the clock to the age of steam. That magic carpet
Wauseon Honoring was all over the atrium of the Quality Inns and Suites
Williams & Fulton in Holiday City on May 20 in the form of the Montpe-
County High School lier Trackside Modelers Railroad Club Train Show and
Swap Meet.
Graduates
“It’s a fundraiser for our Train Club,” said Randy
Reporter Section 2 of 3 Bible, bedecked in the uniform of a steam-age railroad
conductor. “We are a non-profit, and this helps us...
Door & Security LLc • Residential Entry Doors especially now that we’ve recently moved into a new
Locksmithing • Storm Doors • Patio Doors building at 308 West Main Street in downtown Mont-
419-799-1470 • Vinyl Windows pelier. We are rebuilding our whole layout...essentially
Denny Wilson • Garage Doors • Openers all brand new. More or less, we’ve just gotten the bare
418 Rosemont Ave. [emailprotected] • Commerical Entry Doors table built. We’ve still got all the detailing to do...all the
Bryan, Ohio 43506 • Residential & Commercial people, the cars and the trees. We’re getting there, but
this is helping us create that layout that’s really neat
Locksmithing to see. In the very near future, we’re going to be having
some open houses to celebrate our move to the new
• Access Control location.”
• CCTV • Safes
Of the packed atrium, Randy said, “The whole thing
S SReporter here is about promoting model railroading. It’s a neat
PORT thing that we can do as a family. We’ve got little girls
and grandkids that want to do it. This is about promot-
WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION ing the hobby; it’s good, clean fun for the whole family.
Last year, we had roughly 60 vendors and 150 tables
Buckeye Border Conference Archbold’s Deven Girdham Signs PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF sold. We’re right around that figure again this year.
Announces Scholar Athletes With Ohio Northern University We’re thinking that from the traffic that we’re seeing
SERVICE RECOGNITION ... Regina Partee was given the fair’s first Bright Star paying at the door to come in, that we’re going to have
For 2018 Spring Sports Award for her years of service as a fair volunteer. Board President Matt Kennedy more people here this year, which is great. It’s good for
and Vice President Al Bennett stand with her. the community, too. It gets a lot of people coming into
The Buckeye Border Conference’s Track-Blake Bumb, Hanna Bumb, the area.”
Scholar Athlete Program is designed to *Kimberly Engels, Elizabeth Fritsch, By: James Pruitt A bike giveaway will not be held in
recognize those who not only partici- Lydia Grime, Tre Hutchinson, Alexis THE VILLAGE REPORTER the grandstands this year. A magician Although the entire east side of the facility was used
pate in interscholastic competition, but Marihugh, Jacqueline Carlson, Brady act has had to cancel due to illness, for parking for the event, finding a spot was quite the
also excel in the classroom. Those rec- Clair, Noah Conklin, Evan Friend, Au- The Williams County Agricultural So- Dave Page said. challenge. Visitors found themselves parking on the
ognized by this program must meet the bree Moss, Destiny Oliphant, Tiarra Tib- ciety clarified the upcoming fair sched- south side, then making the long walk into the north
following criteria: Be a Junior or Senior betts, Jaden VanTong uled and spend time poring over bills at The Veterans Building will host an end of the atrium where the event occupied the two
Have at least a 3.25 GPA *(Denotes 4.0 its board meeting May 17. event for veterans on the first Saturday northernmost sections. The people who made the long
GPA or above) North Central: Baseball-Joshua Bai- of the fair. This is not the same as Vet- trek were rewarded for their efforts by having table af-
ley, Layne Cogswell, Hayden Haas The board listened to a demonstra- erans and Family Day which is the last ter table of model and actual vintage railroad memora-
Edon: Baseball-Riley Manahan tion on new fire extinguishers by Beau day of the fair. bilia available for perusing and purchase. The success
Softball-Sara Hiller, Shalyn Mason Softball-Makayla Knapp, Madyson Zuver. of this event will soon be apparent in the first open
Track-Katie Ewers, Tessa Steinke, Bonney, Sidney McKarns, Payton Tay- The board decided not to fund a T- house of the new building on Main Street. That date,
Logan Bloir, Cort Eicher, Lucas Joice, lor, Addison Elser Reviewing the minutes of the April shirt fundraiser for the Demolition Der- when it arrives, will be announced here in The Village
Dru Walkowski, Jacob Long meeting, it was corrected to reflect that by. Reporter.
Fayette: Baseball-Max Baker, Porter Track-Vada Lashaway, Zachary all cars in the car show must remain on
Maginn, Clayton Pheils Turner, Emma Zenz, Blake Sakos, Mad- the grandstands infield until after the James can be reached at
Softball-Bailee Smith, Caitlin McIn- elynn Scott, Hayden Haas cheer competition. [emailprotected]
tosh, Dakota Blosser
Track-Nathanial McVay Stryker: Baseball-Logan Boetz,
Hilltop: Baseball-Ben Routhier, Tyler Thomas Bost, Daniel Fether, Reece Hall,
Suboski, Christian McKinney Luke Holsopple
Softball-Molly Roesch, Aubrey Wyse,
Audrey Funkhouser, Hale Stephens Softball- McKenna Louys, Kimberly
Track-Austin Schaffner, Johnnie Stuckey, Breanna Doirot
Roth, Joel Sauber, Sam Shillling, Chase
Williams, Landrey Brown, Kara Brown, Track-Madison Meyers, Kira Petit,
*Nash Kuney, Riley Burdine, Morgyn Erica Breier, Logan Boetz, Hayden Mey-
Siegel, Zoi Bauer er, Jeffrey Neville, Mark Short
Montpelier: Baseball-Dakota Ben-
ner, Brock O’ Neal, Tyler Rupp Pettisville: Baseball-Landon Roth,
Softball-Brookelyn Dye, Rheanna Dillion King, Justin Rupp, Logan Ruf-
Stoy, Maya Taylor, Kaylea Peffley, Kath- enacht, Austin Horning
ryn Taylor
Softball-Samantha Tilley, Kyra
Behnfeldt, Brittney Sauder, Starr Kes-
singer

Track-*Elizabeth Sauder, Katie
Hauter, Sarah Herring, Nichole Foor,
Kendal Pursel, Morgan Leppelmeier,
Owen King, Connor Wyse, Wyatt Cerda

Swanton’s Oberheim Signs PHOTO PROVIDED
To Continue As A Bulldog TRACK CAREER … Archbold senior Deven Girdham recently signed his letter of
intent to continue his education and track career at Ohio Northern University.
Pictured with Deven at his signing day are his parents Roy Jr. and Angel Girdham.

By: Bill O’ Connell ball as an outside linebacker or a defen- 93-Year-Old Ohio Man Makes First
THE VILLAGE REPORTER sive end. Hole-In-One In 65 Years Of Golfing

For many years, Swanton Senior “It’s great for Crew and it’s good for ZANESVILLE, Ohio
Crew Oberheim has been a proud Bull- the program,” remarked Swanton foot- (AP) — A 93-year-old
dog athlete, both on the football field ball coach Randall Kerns on the signing. Ohio man wrapped up
and the wrestling mat. After signing a “It’s also good for our current players to his nearly seven decades
National Letter of Intent on May 14th, see that just because you go to a small of golfing with his first
he will continue to be a proud Bulldog school like ours does not mean you can’t hole-in-one.
athlete, playing football for the Adrian play at the next level.” Ben Bender told The
College Bulldogs but wearing black and Zanesville Times Record-
gold instead of purple and white. Currently undecided on a specific er “the Lord knew” this
major, Crew will focus his academics on was his last round and
A two-way starter for Swanton, Crew business or education.
said Adrian Coach Jim Deere plans to
keep him on the defensive side of the Bill can be reached at
[emailprotected]

gave him a hole-in-one.
Bender aced the 152-
yard third hole last
month at Green Valley
Golf Course in Zanesville
with a 5-wood.
He says he was in awe new
watching it, but then his
hip started bothering HOLE-IN-ONE ... In this April 2018 photo, Ben Bender
him, forcing him to stop capped his long golf career with a hole-in-one at Green
after a few more holes. He Valley Golf Club inExZcalunseivsevliyllea,t Ohio. Bender, who has
headed to the clubhouse, hip bursitis, used his 5-wood to make a hole-in-one on
bringing his golfing ca- the third hole. (Chris Crook/Times Recorder via AP)
reer to a memorable end.
Bender says he began
playing when he was 28,
whittling his handicap
down to a 3 at one point.
He says he hates giv-
ing up the game, but
knows he can’t play for-
ever.
Information from:
Times Recorder, http://
www.zanesvilletimesre-
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Wauseon Rotary Club Hosts Fulton County Commissioners:
Annual Fishing Derby Winter Of 2017-18 Cost $335,000

By: James Pruitt Timothy can be reached at
THE VILLAGE REPORTER [emailprotected]

PHOTO BY CORY JOHNSON, STAFF Fulton County crews worked 2,927 man hours clear- PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
ing snow and ice off roads this past winter, according to
THE BIG KAHUNA ... Gabe Tripp was a big winner in figures released by the county engineer’s office. ALL ABOARD! ... Jeremy and Marc Williams of Ham-
at the Wauson Rotary Club’s annual fishing derby at ilton take in the sights and sounds of the Montpelier
Rotary Park on Saturday. He reeled in the catch of the The crews were clearing roads on 36 days (14 in De- Trackside Modelers event, with the able assistance of
day was a six pound, six ounce Freshwater Drum mea- cember, 12 in January, 8 in February and one each in Randy Bible.
suring 25 inches long and his pictured with his father, March and April. The total hours include 871 of over-
Rodney Tripp. time.

To clear the roads, the crews used 2,168 tons of salt.
They covered 41,204 miles of roads. Salt cost $35.41
per ton. The total cost was $335,347. The first day snow
and ice control work was performed was Dec. 9, 2017,
and the last day was April 17, 2018. Last year, crews
worked 1,443 hours, used 1,372 tons of salt at a cost
of $173,103.

This past winter was the worst conditions crews
have had to deal with since 2014-15. That year cost
$413,242, but salt was $95.50 per ton. Crews worked
2,758 man hours and used 1,766 tons of salt on 47,580
lane miles.

Public Defender reduces reimbursem*nt rate: The re-
imbursem*nt rate for county indigent defense expenses
for the coming state fiscal year will be 42 percent for all
cases, Fulton County has learned.

State Public Defender Tim Young sent a memo to
the county about the reimbursem*nt rate earlier this
month. The rate covers capital cases. In July 2017,
Young had previously issued a memorandum stating
the reimbursem*nt rate for fiscal year 2018 would be ...

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Local Obituaries

Gloria Peebles (1945 - 2018) Evelyn Hoffman (1930 - 2018) William Gorsuch (1936 - 2018)

(Born in Delta) (Member of Bryan Lioness Club) (Delta Resident)

Gloria Jean Peebles, Evelyn Marie Hoffman, William A. Gorsuch, age 82, of Delta, passed away at
age 72, of Wauseon, 87 years, of Bryan, passed his home May 15, 2018. He was born in Wauseon on
passed away unexpect- away Saturday, May 12, February 6, 1936 to the late William M. Gorsuch and
edly in her home on Tues- 2018, at Genesis Health- Bertha (Pontious) Gorsuch.
day, May 15, 2018. Care-Bryan Center, where
she had been resident. Bill attended Wauseon High School and later in
Gloria was born in Del- Evelyn was born Novem- 1980 proudly received his GED. Before retiring, he was
ta, Ohio on June 21, 1945, ber 16, 1930 in West a self-employed well digger; which led him to travel the
the daughter of Blair and Unity, Ohio, the daughter country on different projects. He was a past trustee for
Ruby (Steward) Harmon. of the late Hercie R. and Fulton Township. Bill enjoyed going to garage sales,
On December 19, 1970, Etelka (Dotterer) Warner. recreational shooting and an avid supporter of the NRA.
she married Fred Peebles, She was a 1948 gradu-
and he survives. Gloria ate of West Unity High He is survived by his children, Barbara (Dennis)
loved spending time with School. She married Rob- Diehn, Virginia (Wes) Shoup, JoAnn (Len) Wietecha,
her children and grand- ert C. Hoffman on August Jacque (Derrick) Jenning, Cathy Napierala, Sandra
children. 17, 1948 in Lexington, Kentucky, and he preceded her (Jim) Friess, William “B.J.” Gorsuch, Colleen Gorsuch,
Surviving is her husband, Fred; two sons, Clint in death on June 23, 2004. Butch (Diana) Lambert; 16 grandchildren; 17 great
(Shelley) Peebles of Swanton, Ohio and Fred (Julie) Evelyn served as the Williams County Recorder for grandchildren; close and dedicated friend, Gaynell
Peebles, Jr. of West Unity, Ohio; and grandchildren, 16 years, beginning in January 1985, and retiring in Wamer and his canine companions, Dini and Toby.
Natalie Walbolt, Taylor Peebles, and Gracelyn Peebles. December 2000. She previously served as the Secre- Along with his parents, Bill was preceded in death by
Memorial contributions may be given to the benevo- tary to the Mayor of Bryan and as a Clerk for Judge his son, Robert K. Gorsuch.
lence of the family. Online condolences may be offered Maxwell. She was a member of Bryan First Church of
to the family at www.grisierfh.com. Christ as well as the Bryan Lioness Club. She served In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are en-
as a Precinct Election Official and was an avid sup- couraged to be made to the Fulton County Humane
Don Adams (1924 - 2018) porter of the Williams County Humane Society. Society, 14720 Co Rd J, Wauseon, Ohio 43567 in his
Surviving are her four sons, Robert A. Hoffman of memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family
(Long-Time Member of Lakeland, Florida, Kevin M. (Pamela Chao) Hoffman through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.
of Carmichael, California, Terry L. Hoffman of Bryan
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church) and Brian T. Hoffman of Napoleon; one sister, Pauline Reporter
Boroff of Las Vegas, Nevada and one brother, Ned War- www.thevillagereporter.com
Dr. Don K. Adams, ner of Paulding, Ohio. She was preceded in death by
DVM, 93, of Montpelier, her parents, her husband, Robert and two brothers, YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE FOR WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY, OHIO
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burg. He was born on No- Williams County Humane Society, 09464 County Road
vember 5, 1924 in Wayne, 16, Bryan, Ohio 43506.
Ohio to Graydon Sherred You can send your condolences or share your mem-
and Florence Dicken Ad- ories with the family by visiting Evelyn’s obituary page
ams. Don graduated at www.oberlinturnbull.com
from Clyde High School in
1942. He proudly served William Jones (1932 - 2018)
his country in the United
States Army during World (Owner of Jones Welding and Auto Repair)
War II where he circum-
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86 years, of West Unity,
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ber of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Montpe- August 12, 1950 in Har- to the discretion of the publisher with respect given to
lier serving in various leadership roles throughout the dyville, Kentucky. opinion, yet protection given to the subject.
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Dr. Adams served 24 years on the Montpelier Ex- pair, retiring in 2014. He previously worked for Chal- liams and Fulton Counties in Northwest Ohio.
empted Village Board of Education, nine years on the lenge Cook Bros, Inc. In his free time, Coy enjoyed •Newspaper deadline for submitting news releases, sports
Four County Joint Vocational School Board of Educa- working on cars and welding. He cherished spending statistics and advertisem*nts stands at the Friday prior to
tion and ten years as a member of the Board of Trust- time with his wife and family. publication by 5:00 p.m.
ees for Northwest State Community College. He was a Surviving is his wife, Wilma of West Unity; three •The Village Reporter holds the right to refuse service and/
member and past president of the Ohio School Boards sons, Coy “Leroy” (Cherie) Jones, Sr. of West Unity, or determine information posted within our publication.
Association North West Region. He was a member and William “Gene” Jones of West Unity, William Coy “Bill”
past president of the Montpelier Industrial Develop- Jones, Jr. of Archbold; ten grandchildren; six step
ment committee, member and past president of the grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; five great-
Williams County Historical Society, and a member of great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Jane (Delbert) Price
the Montpelier American Legion. of Magnolia, Kentucky, and brother, Melvin (Judy)
In addition to his passion for community service, Jones of Horse Cave, Kentucky. Coy was preceded in
Don was an avid reader and life long learner. He en- death by two sons, William Earl Jones, and James
joyed sketching, painting, woodworking, traveling and Jones; grandson, Danny Jones; three sisters, Elizabeth
collecting antiques with his wife Caroline. Hawelk, Infant Frances Jones, and Margaret Branstet-
He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Caro- ter; four brothers, James Edwin Jones, Andrew Murel 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio
line of Perrysburg, Ohio; children, Deborah (Ron) Lilly Jones, Marshall Lee Jones, and Ray Mitchell Jones. Open: Mon. - Fri. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m).; Sat. (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
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Denise Sullivan (1952 - 2018)
Leonhard, Lucas Moore, Adam Moore, Caroline (Wen- WILLIAMS COUNTY FULTON COUNTY
zke) Hudson, Kevin Wenzke, Eric Wenzke, Nathan Ad- (Resident of Stryker)
ams and Colin Adams; and nine great grandchildren.
Don was preceded in death by his parents and two Denise S. Sullivan, STRYKER FAYETTE
brothers, Graydon Sherred Adams, Jr. and Ned Robert age 65, of Stryker, Ohio, Stryker Main Stop Circle K,
Adams. passed away on Wednes- Main Stop,
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be day, May 16, 2018, at WEST UNITY Dollar General
made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church or the the Defiance Inpatient Valero, Shamrock, ARCHBOLD
Montpelier Area Foundation to benefit the Montpelier Hospice Center. She had Valero,
High School Alumni Scholarship fund, P.O. Box 651, worked at C.E. Electronics Dollar General Super Value,
Bryan, Ohio 43506. Condolences can be left at www. in Bryan. MONTPELIER Rite Aid, Circle K,
thethompsonfuneralhome.com. Ace Automotive, Dollar General,
Denise was born May Main Stop, Circle K, Pop Shop
Jerry Beach (1944 - 2018) 31, 1952 in Defiance, Ohio The Village Reporter, DELTA
to the late Ernest and Con- Dollar General, Rowes, Dollar General,
(Resident of Wauseon) stance (Blake) Grahn. De- Millers New Market, Kwik Stop
nise married Royce Short, Two Brothers Market, Delta Speedway
Jerry E. Beach, age 73 of who preceded her in death Rings Pharmacy PETTISVILLE
Wauseon, passed away on in 1987. In 1989, Denise Sunday’s Market
Sunday, May 13, 2018, at married Larry Sullivan, and he survives. Denise loved BRYAN WAUSEON
Fulton County Health Cen- to bake, cook, tend to her flowers, and all animals. She Circle K, Main Stop, Chief Supermarket,
ter. He worked as a truck was also very skilled with a sewing machine. Fountain City Ice House, Marathon, Walmart
driver most of his life. Preceding her in death along with her parents and Dollar General, Walmart Courtview Mart
her husband is brother, Charlie Wink; brother, Daniel Shell, Circle K,
Jerry was born in Adri- Wink; and brother, Andrew Grahn. Surviving Denise is Phil’s One Stop Dollar General
an, Michigan on November her husband, Larry; step-daughter Robin (Eric) Stew- PIONEER LYONS
4, 1944 to the late Francis art of Delphos, Ohio; and step-grandchildren Kyle, Main Stop
and Doris (Parker) Beach. Kevin, and Craig. Also surviving Denise is a brother Main Stop, Village Market, SWANTON
In 1969, he married Jaque- David (Betsy) Grahn of Napoleon, Ohio; brother James Dollar General Dollar General
line Filter, and she preced- Grahn of Stryker, Ohio; sister-in-law Anna Sprow of
ed him in death in June of Stryker; brother-in-law Jeff Sprow of Stryker; and HOLIDAY CITY
1987. On May 30, 1992, he many nieces and nephews. Hutch’s Marathon
married Crystal Ann Pultz, The family asked that monetary contributions in
and she survives. He enjoyed spending time with him fam- Denise’s memory be given to the Williams County Hu- EDON
ily, his pets, and working at Goodwill. mane Society. Online condolences may be left at www. Slattery
Surviving besides his wife are sons, Wayne Beach grisierfh.com. The Grisier Funeral Home in Stryker is Shamrock
and David (Alison) Pultz; grandson, Hunter Pultz; broth- entrusted with the arrangements.
ers, David Beach of Manitou Beach, MI and Leroy Beach EDGERTON METAMORA
of Pioneer; sisters, Rosemary Kuszmaul of Coldwater, MI Main Stop, C-Store TMart
and Sarah Ferguson of Montpelier. He is also survived by
many nieces and nephews. Postmaster, please send address corrections to:
Those wishing a monetary donation are asked to con-
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may be left at www.grisierfh.com. The Edgar-Grisier Fu-
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2 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018

Obits (Continued) George Simmons (1932 - 2018) Indiana Courthouse
Gets New Clock Tower,
Phyllis Miller (1922 - 2018) (Born in West Unity)
Eight Decades Later
(Former Wauseon Resident)

Phyllis Miller, age 96, George A. Simmons,
of Brooklyn, Michigan 85 of Lake Wales, Flor-
and formerly of Wauseon,
passed away peacefully at ida passed Friday, May
her daughter’s residence 11, 2018 at the Winter
on Wednesday, May 16, Haven Hospital in Win-
2018. She was born on ter Haven, Florida. He
March 31, 1922 in Orrin, was born June 2, 1932
North Dakota to the late in West Unity, Ohio to
Michael and Franziska the late Clayton and Ma-
(Schmidt) Kurtz. On Feb- bel (Walker) Simmons.
ruary 26, 1946, she mar- George had been a resi-
ried John Miller and he dent of the Lake Wales
preceded her in death in area since 2006 after
1991. Phyllis worked at moving there from Punta
Fulton Tubing for many years until her retirement. Gorda, Florida.
She was a member of St. Rita’s Catholic Church in George was a retired Bank President. He enjoyed
Brooklyn, Michigan and a former member of St. Cas- boating, golf, rving and was an avid water skier. He
par Catholic Church in Wauseon. Phyllis was also a was Past Commodore of Platinum Point Yacht Club
member of the VFW Auxillary. in Punta Gorda. George was a member of Lake Ash-
Left to cherish her memory is son, Michael (Marcia) ton Travelers, Ohio Bankers Association and of the CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana court-
First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales. house that lost its clock tower nearly 80 years ago is
Miller of Uniontown, OH; daughters, Marilyn (Michael sporting a timepiece once again.
Chanter) Hannibal of Brooklyn, MI, Yvonne (John) George is survived by his wife of 37 years, Janet
Wickizer of Swanton, OH, and Lynn (Wally) Adamczyak L. Simmons; daughters, Linda Kolb (Ron) of Ney, A crowd of onlookers watched Thursday as a crane
of Michigan Center, MI; grandchildren, Rhonda (Tad Ohio, Brenda Simmons of Monclova, Ohio, Bar- lowered the Montgomery County Courthouse’s new
Smith) Lewis, Chad Miller, Monica (Mathew) Crago, bara Beth Gaulard (Andre) of Jacksonville, Florida; four-sided clock tower into place in three sections.
Danielle Wickizer, Nicky (Bill Johns) Wickizer, Jenni- step daughter, Amy Hendricks of Vermilion, Ohio; 8
fer Adamczyak, and Lindsay (Roderick) Parker. She is grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The (Lafayette) Journal & Courier reports the 1876
also survived by 15 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great- courthouse in Crawfordsville lost its original clock
grandchildren, and a brother, Michael Kurtz of Devils He was preceded in death by his parents, infant tower in 1941, when it was removed amid structural
Lake, ND. Preceding her in death bedsides her parents son, Michael Allen Simmons, sister, Marcella Cham- concerns.
and husband is son, Ronald Miller, and 10 brothers berlain and brother-in-law, Chuck Chamberlain.
and sisters. Fundraisers to replace it began more than two de-
Memorials made be made in George’s memory to cades ago, spearheaded by a now-deceased local phy-
Memorial contributions in Phyllis’ memory may be the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Wales, Flor- sician who was stunned when he returned from service
left to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Those wishing an ida. Online condolences may be left at www.theth- in World War II to find the courthouse shorn of its dis-
online condolence to the family may do so at www. ompsonfuneralhome.com. tinctive timepiece.
grisierfh.com. The Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in
Wauseon is entrusted with arrangements. Mary Martin (1920 - 2018) The new $500,000 clock tower will be dedicated
June 17. Organizers still need to raise $48,000 to cov-
er a loan they took out for the project.

Robert Issacson, Jr. (1946 - 2018) (Lifelong Member of Ohio Sees Another Dip In

(Resident of Whitehouse) Pleasant Ridge Dunkard Church)

Unemployment Rate In AprilMary Ann Martin, 97,
of Pioneer passed away COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — State officials say Ohio’s
Robert Charles “Bob” surrounded by her fam- seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to
Isaacson Jr., 71, of White- ily on May 18, 2018 at 4.3 percent in April, but remained higher than the na-
house, OH, died at home
unexpectedly Wednesday, Hillside Country Living tional rate.
May 16, 2018. Born De- in Bryan. She was born The state unemployment rate decreased from 4.4
cember 5, 1946, in Adri- on August 16, 1920 percent in March and was lower than the 5.1 percent
an, MI, he was the son of to the late Emery and rate for April 2017.
the late Robert and Vivian Minnie (Flory) Clapper. The national rate was 3.9 percent in April, down
Evelyn (Colson) Isaacson. She was a graduate of
Stryker High School, from 4.1 percent in March and 4.4 percent in April
Bob lived his forma- Fort Wayne Internation- 2017.
tive years in Addison, MI, al Business College, and
and attended Addison was formerly employed The state’s Job and Family Services Department
High School, where he by W.C. Heller Co., in Montpelier. On July 18, says Ohio’s nonagricultural wage and salary employ-
was a drum major and he 1943 Mary Ann married Stanley L. Martin in rural ment decreased by 1,000 jobs from March to April.
played several sports. He Bryan and he preceded her in death on December
graduated with the Class of 1965. Later that same year 12, 2016. Ohio reported job gains in sectors that include trade
on August 22, 1965, he married the love of his life, transportation and utilities; professional and business
Carolee Kingsley, in Manitou Beach, MI. She survives. services; other services; and information. Employment
Bob was employed with Chrysler Corporation as a losses were reported in leisure and hospitality; finan-
toolmaker for 35 years before his retirement in 2001. cial activities; and educational and health services.
Bob was an avid sports fan, especially when the Uni- She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and Government employment in Ohio decreased by
versity of Michigan or the Detroit Tigers were playing. always put others above herself. She had a deep 1,400 jobs in April.
faith in God and was a lifelong member of Pleasant
Ridge Dunkard Brethren church in rural West Uni-
He enjoyed softball, fishing, camping, sail-boating, ty. Mary Ann enjoyed gardening, flowers, birds,
carpentry, auto and computer repair. He was active traveling and spending winter months in Florida.
in his church, supported his wife and family in their She is survived by four children, Carol Coats of
endeavors, and led both a Boy Scout troop and a ba- Sugar Land, Texas, Robert (Ruth) Martin, Shirley
ton and drum corp. He loved spending time with his Martin and Sharon Martin, all of Pioneer; eight
grandchildren, particularly swimming and bike riding. grandchildren, Scott (Gretchen) Coats, Amy (Ray)
Surviving to mourn his loss in addition to his wife of Caywood, Melanie (Michael) Truong, Angela (Jon) FROM SALE
Garnes, Shane (Erica) Martin, Cara (Brent) Sloan, TTOO
over 52 years , Carol, are their children, Tracy (Thom- Misty (Ethan) Stivers and Jason (Jenilea) Mar-
as) Cass of Toledo, Toni (Glenn) Christiansen of Pett tin; twenty-four great grandchildren; two great SOLD
isville, and Todd (Kelly) Isaacson of Toledo; his sib- great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Maxine Martin
lings, Richard Walworth of Denton, TX, Milton (Marga- of Archbold; and brother-in-law, Sylvan Jodry of
ret) Walworth of Thornton, CO, Paul (Gladys) Walworth Lima, Ohio.
of Richmond, TX, and Chris (Martha) Isaacson of West
Branch, MI; eight grandchildren, Christina, Aimee, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents,
Thomas, Jessa, Sarah, Matthew, Riley, and Spencer; husband Stanley, son, Dr. Jerry Martin, sisters Ol-
and eight great-grandchildren. ive June Jodry and Donna Belle Clapper, several
infant sisters and one great grandchild.
Friends can share memories and words of comfort
with the family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. Donations can be made to the church or Hillside
Country Living Activity Fund. Condolences can be
Gregory Stewart (1964 - 2018) left atwww.thethompsonfuneralhome.com.

(Attended Fellowship Restoration Church) Frederick Fouty (1933 - 2018)

Gregory “Greg” A. Stewart, 54, of Pioneer passed (Resident of Rural Delta) Are you thinking of selling?
away Thursday, May 10th at his home. He was born I would like to be your Realtor!
on January 6, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois to James F. Frederick D. “Fritz”
and Lois D. (Tackett) Stewart. Greg attended the Fel- Fouty, age 84, of ru- • Serving all of Williams, Fulton,
lowship Restoration Church in Mark Center, Ohio. ral Delta, passed away Defiance and Henry Counties.
Thursday evening, May
He is survived by his loving companion of 17 years, 17, 2018, at St. Luke’s
Kathy L. Bostater, four children, four grandchildren,
mother Lois (Dennis) Rutledge of Bryan, one sister and
one brother. Greg was preceded in death by his father. Hospital in Maumee. • Over 30 Years of Experience
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ompsonfuneralhome.com. driver.

Fritz was born in Del- • Remax National Recognition
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chael (Lisa) Fouty of Wauseon, Bryan Fouty of
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grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one
Jeanne Shankster
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POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

WAUSEON POLICE (May 15) 260 Grant St., Fight Person 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(May 9) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1405, (May 15) 385 Joanna Dr., Run Away (May 8) St. Richard Crt., Found Proper- Dennie, Billie J. (Bryan, Ohio). Stop
Trespassing Juvenile ty-Returned
(May 9) 738 Fairway Dr. Unit 17, (May 15) 204 E. Chestnut St., DOA (May 8) W. Garfield, Reckless-Medical sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
Burglary (May 15) 151 S. Fulton St., Suspicious Problem Fields, Amanda L. (Hicksville, Ohio).
(May 9) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Larceny Person (May 8) Miller@N. Main, Loose Dog
(May 9) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Threats/ (May 15) 151 S. Fulton St., Alarm Drop (May 8) Fulton@Lincoln, Drag Racing Willful reckless operation. Fine: $50;
Harassment (May 16) 720 N. Shoop Ave., Juveniles (May 8) S. Munson Rd., Accidental Costs: $79.
(May 9) 320 Sycamore St., 911 Hang (May 16) 385 Joanna Dr., Run Away or Alarm
Up Contact In Person Unruly (May 8) E. Garfield, Assist Rescue-ill Florence, Lori R. (Antwerp, Ohio).
(May 9) 215 S. Franklin St., Animal (May 16) 248 N. Fulton St., Larceny (May 9) St. Rt. 64 North, Littering Marked lanes. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
Call (May 9) Church St., 911 Hang Up
(May 9) 1497 N. Shoop Ave., Damage WEST UNITY (May 9) Paigelynn, Road Obstruction Friedel, Larissa N. (Montpelier, Ohio).
To Vehicle POLICE (May 9) E. Airport Hwy., Welfare Check 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(May 9) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Larceny (May 9) W. Garfield, Dog Complaint
(May 10) 273 Enterprise Ave., Welfare (May 7) Medical Emergency (May 9) Veronica St., Accidental Alarm Gambler, Douglas E. (Bryan, Ohio).
Check (May 7) Fraud (May 9) Crestwood Dr., Suspicious Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
(May 10) 1495 N. Shoop Ave., Alarm (May 7) Noise Complaint Person
Drop (May 8) Found Property (May 10) N. Main St., Suspicious Person Geren, Brittany N. (Montpelier,
(May 10) 225 E. Linfoot St., Alarm (May 8) Harassment (May 10) South St., Loose Dog Ohio0. 69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs:
Drop (May 8) Ordinance Violation (May 10) Valleywood Dr., Possible Abuse $79.
(May 10) 1190 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 10, (May 9) Extra Patrol (May 10) Memorial Park, Dumping
Suspicious Activity (May 9) Domestic Violence Trash Hall, Joshua N. (Defiance, Ohio).
(May 10) 840 Parkview Dr., Juveniles (May 9) Noise Complaint (May 10) Dodge St., Threat Peeling. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(May 10) 230 Clinton St., Animal Call (May 9) Speed/Warning (May 10) Holiday Lane, Assist Rescue-ill
(May 10) 810 N. Shoop Ave., Larceny (May 9) Unsecured Load/Warning (May 10) E. Airport Hwy., Assist Rescue- Hemminger, Jean A. (Bryan, Ohio).
(May 10) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Larceny (May 10) Unsecure Premises ill 38/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(May 10) 1285 N. Shoop Ave., Accident (May 11) Noise Complaint (May 10) Hallett Ave., Peace Keep
(Property Damage) (May 11) Theft (May 11) Co. Rd. 1, Unwanted Person King, Christopher A. (Archbold, Ohio).
(May 10) 385 Joanna Dr., Run Away or (May 11) Keep the Peace (May 11) E. Airport Hwy., Accidental 79/55 speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
Unruly (May 11) Well-Being Check Alarm
(May 11) 231 W. Linfoot St., Suspicious (May 11) Agency Assist (2) (May 11) N. Main St., Unrestrained Kissinger, Richard L. (Edon, Ohio).
Person (May 12) Juvenile Problem Child in Car OVI. Fine: $750; Costs: $84; Jail: 40
(May 11) 520 W. Park St., 911 Hang Up (May 12) Medical Emergency (May 11) Main St., Reckless Operation days with 30 days suspended. Opera-
Contact In Person (May 12) Speed/Warning (2) (May 11) Woodside Dr., Assist Rescue-ill tor’s license suspended from May 12,
(May 11) 210 S. Fulton St., Juveniles (May 13) Citizen Assist (May 12) Airport@Holiday Ln., Drug 2018 to May 12, 2020. Recovery Ser-
(May 11) 219 S. Fulton St., Funeral (May 13) Utility Problem Abuse vices of Northwest Ohio. BMV to vacate
Escort (May 13) Medical Emergency (May 12) W. Airport Hwy., Accidental ALS and fees. No future violations with-
(May 11) 324 W. Oak St., Suicide (May 13) Ordinance Violation (4) Alarm in next 2 years. Failure to control. Fine:
(May 11) 723 S. Shoop Ave., Accident (May 13) Property Damage (May 12) Fairfield Dr., Assist Rescue $50; Costs: $40. Seat belt. Fine: $30;
(Property Damage) (May 13) Agency Assist (2) (May 12) Fairfield Dr., Unlock Vehicle Costs: $40.
(May 11) 434 Indian Rd., Alarm Drop (May 13) Speed/Warning (3) (May 12) Lilac Ln., Assist Rescue-ill
(May 11) 1375 N. Shoop Ave., Tele- (May 12) Swanlake Estates, Assist Dep- Lash, Christopher A. (Montpelier,
phone Harassment SWANTON POLICE uty-911 Ohio). 69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs:
(May 12) 114 N. Elmwood St., Open (May 1) W. Airport Hwy., Accidental (May 12) Chestnut St., Found Property $79.
Door Alarm (May 13) E. Airport Hwy., Suspicious
(May 12) 828 N. Shoop Ave., Alarm (May 1) Forrester Dr., Civil Dispute Vehicle Lavinder, Seth M. (West Unity, Ohio).
Drop (May 1) Airport@SH 64, Suspicious (May 13) W. Airport Hwy., Assist Res- 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(May 12) 124 E. Elm St., Animal Call Vehicle cue-ill
(May 12) 104 W. Chestnut Ct., Family (May 1) C. Rd. 4@H, Assist Deputy- (May 13) OSP Post 89, Unlock Vehicle Layman, Randy D. (Alvordton, Ohio).
Trouble Arrest (May 13) E. Airport Hwy., Missing Realty Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
(May 12) 320 Sycamore St., Fire (May 2) Franklin St., Parking Issue Signs
(May 12) E. Oak St., Animal Call (May 2) Airport@Co. Rd. 3, Assist Depu- (May 13) Paigelynn St., Threats Lee, Adam M. (Stryker, Ohio). OVI.
(May 12) N. Brunell St.@W. Elm St., ty-Tree Down (May 13) Valleywood Dr., Peace Keep Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail: 20 days
Accident-Injury (May 2) N. Main St., Parking Issue (May 14) N. Main St., Assist Rescue-ill with 17 days suspended. Operator’s
(May 13) 329 S. Oakwood St., Disabled (May 2) Browning Rd., Loose Dog-Found (May 14) Woodland Ave., Loose Dog- license suspended from May 13, 2018
Vehicle (May 2) W. Garfield Dr., Suspicious Found to May 13, 2019. No future violations
(May 13) 123 N. Fulton St., Accident Person (May 14) Turtle Creek Circle, Assist Res- within next 2 years. 1st Timers Retreat
(Property Damage) (May 3) Dodge@Main St., Suspicious cue-ill within 90 days. Vacate ADM license
(May 13) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Animal Person (May 14) E. Airport Hwy., Non-injury suspension and fees. Left of center.
Call (May 3) Hallett Ave., Mail Theft Accident Fine: $35; Costs: $40.
(May 13) 650 Lawrence Ave., Family (May 3) South St., Accidental Alarm (May 14) E. Airport Hwy., Unwanted
Trouble (May 3) N. Main St., Juvenile Arrest Person Maddox, Willard W. (Bryan, Ohio).
(May 13) 303 W. Leggett St., Welfare (May 3) Valleywood Dr., Theft (May 14) Co. Rd. J@SH 64, Assist Driving under suspension. Fine: $300;
Check (May 3) Chestnut St., Juvenile Arrest Deputy Costs: $98.01; Jail: 90 days with 90
(May 13) 230 Clinton St., Civil Matter (May 3) Co. Rd. D, Assist Deputy- (May 15) S. Main St., Loose Dog days suspended. No future violations
(May 13) 398 S. Shoop Ave., Alarm Domestic (May 15) Lincoln St. alley, Injury within next 2 years.
Drop (May 3) E. Airport Hwy., Intoxicated Per- Accident
(May 13) 424 Ottokee St., Domestic son (May 15) Memorial Park, Suspicious Act McBride, Kathy M. (Bryan, Ohio).
Violence (May 3) W. Garfield, Welfare Check (May 15) Dogwood Dr., Peace-Keep 72/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(May 14) 434 Indian Rd., Structural (May 3) Dodge@Main St., Accidental (May 15) N. Main St., Assist Rescue
Fire Alarm (May 15) Lawrence St., Welfare Check McDiarmid, James M. (Pioneer, Ohio).
(May 14) 826 Burr Rd., Structural Fire (May 4) Dodge St., Civil Dispute 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(May 14) 230 Clinton St., Threats/Ha- (May 4) W. Garfield, Welfare Check WILLIAMS COUNTY
rassment (May 4) Middle School, Assist Juvenile TRAFFIC McIlvain, Brittany A. (Bryan, Ohio).
(May 14) 625 N. Shoop Ave., 911 Hang (May 4) W. Airport Hwy., Assist Failure to control. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
Up Contact In Person Rescue-ill Ashbaugh, Linda K. (Napoleon, Ohio).
(May 14) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 13, (May 4) Church@Lincoln, Dogs Fighting 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. McIntosh, Candy M. (Bryan, Ohio).
Threats/Harassment (May 4) Hickory St., Neighbor Dispute 35/20 speed. Fine: $96; Costs: $79.
(May 14) 453 E. Elm St., Debris in (May 5) Prov.Neapolis Sw. Rd., Assist Baker, Jonathan D. (Kunkle, Ohio).
Roadway Deputy-Domestic Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Miller, Jakob A. (Montpelier, Ohio).
(May 14) 328 S. Oakwood St., Investi- (May 5) Chestnut St., Citizen Assist Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
gate Complaint (May 5) E. St. Clair, Loose Dog Bail, Michael L. (Pioneer, Ohio). No
(May 15) 1285 N. Shoop Ave., Accident (May 5) E. Airport Hwy., Unlock Vehicle motorcycle endorsem*nt. Fine: $125; Miller, Lola E. (Ney, Ohio). 66/55
(Property Damage) (May 5) Hallett@Airport, Non-injury Costs: $85. speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(May 15) 424 Fulton St., DOA Crash
(May 15) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1007, (May 5) W. Garfield, Fireworks Baltosser, Bonnie S. (Bryan, Ohio). Moore, Pamela J. (Wauseon, Ohio).
Trespassing (May 5) McDonald’s, Suspicious Person 41/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(May 15) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Accident (May 5) Peachtree Lane, Mischief-door-
(Property Damage) bells Belknap, Patricia K. (Pioneer, Ohio). Paine, Stevie R. (Bryan, Ohio). Ex-
(May 15) 230 Clinton St., Run Away or (May 6) Valleywood Dr., Intoxicated Assured clear distance ahead. Fine: pired plates. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Unruly Person $71; Costs: $79.
(May 15) 1135 N. Shoop Ave., Suspi- (May 6) Lincoln St., Mischief Doorbells Patrick, Lois R. (Edgerton, Ohio).
cious Person (May 6) Woodside Dr., Assist Rescue-ill Boger, Brianna J. (Bryan, Ohio). 69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(May 15) 840 Parkview, Accident (Prop- (May 7) Maddie St., Loose Dog Driving under suspension. Fine: $125;
erty Damage) (May 7) Cass St., Criminal Trespass Costs: $79. 35/20 speed. Fine: $55; Ramsey, Andrew K. (Wauseon, Ohio).
(May 8) Chestnut St., Suspicious Costs: $40. Failure to control. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.

Brooks, Alexis T. (Bryan, Ohio). Stop Rienbolt, Sharon S. (Napoleon, Ohio).
sign. Fine: $65; Costs: $85. 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.

Brown, Jamie L. (Pioneer, Ohio). Roberts, Ashley K. (Defiance, Ohio).
71/55 speed. Fine: $65; Costs: $85. 65/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.

Custer, Heather J. (Montpelier, Ohio). Rodriguez, Justin L. (Bryan, Ohio).
Driving under suspension. Fine: $250;
Costs: $84; Jail: 90 days with 90 days
suspended.

Rowley, Dennis W. (Morenci, Michi-
gan). Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.

Santos, Jessie L. (Bryan, Ohio).
84/55 speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.

Short, Arlene E. (Archbold, Ohio).
68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.

Short, Kelly C. (Archbold, Ohio).
70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.

Spangler, Jeremiah C. (Wauseon,
Ohio). 12 point suspension. Fine: $500;
Costs: $84; Jail: 180 days with 180
days suspended. Operator’s license
suspended from May 9, 2018 to Novem-
ber 5, 2018. No future violations within
next 3 years.

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

Michigan Woman Faces Prison AfterFailure to control. Fine: $50; Costs: $85.
Spangler, Kevin E. (Edgerton, Ohio). control device. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
Lee, Mi Y. (Wauseon, Ohio). 70/55
speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93.
Expired plates. Fine: $35; Costs: $40. Patton, Courtney S. (Liberty Center, Disabled Son’s Estate Missing $400K
Stuesloff, Hayley N. (Bryan, Ohio).
Ohio). 71/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $85. CHARLOTTE, Mich. (AP) — A Michi-
47/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Perlatti, Michael (Archbold, Ohio). Stop gan woman who authorities say em-
Tantoco, Almario R. (Bryan, Ohio). bezzled more than $400,000 from her
sign. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. disabled 9-year-old son’s estate faces
Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Rieger, Audrey A. (Metamora, Ohio). prison after entering a plea to resolve
Taylor, Lindsey M. (Bryan, Ohio). the case.
Stop sign. Fine: $102; Costs: $85.
40/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Rupp, Tanya L. (Archbold, Ohio). The Lansing State Journal reports
Whitman, Tobias R. (Defiance, Ohio). 32-year-old Kasie Pruden-Rivera of
73/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. Eaton County will be sentenced next
Failure to control. Fine: $50; Costs: $79. Shultz, Richard T. (Wauseon, Ohio). month after pleading no contest to em-
Unsafe vehicle. Fine: $50; Costs: $40. Seat bezzling more than $100,000. The plea
belt – passenger. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. 68/50 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93.
Sperling, Amanda T. (Napoleon, Ohio).
Yahraus, Jeffrey A. (Bryan, Ohio).
71/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Stop sign. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
Stillwill, Dustin N. (Napoleon, Ohio).

Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $48.
Stuckey, George H. (Wauseon, Ohio).
WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. isn’t an admission of guilt but is treated
Harrington, Kruz R. (Montpelier, Ohio). Tipton, Jacklyn M. (Wauseon, Ohio). as such for sentencing.
Storage of trash. Fine: $75; Costs: $85. 40/25 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85.
Haury, Corey L. (Bryan, Ohio). Failure Trejo, Dylan C. (Archbold, Ohio). Traf- Investigators say Pruden-Rivera re-
to file sales tax. Fine: $350; Costs: $84; fic device. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. ceived nearly $650,000 on behalf of her
Jail: 30 days with 30 days suspended. No Tressler, Zackary S. (Delta, Ohio). son and spent about $240,000 on a
future violations within next 5 years. 52/35 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. house, but that the rest is unaccounted
Haury, Corey L. (Bryan, Ohio). Failure FACING PRISON TIME ... This booking for. Prosecutors say Pruden-Rivera will
to file sales tax – 2nd case. Fine: $350; Turi, Vincent J. Jr. (Wauseon, Ohio). photo provided by the Eaton County likely face no more than 20 months in
Costs: $84; Jail: 30 days with 30 days 73/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93. Sheriff’s Office shows,Kasie Pruden- Ri- prison because she has no previous
suspended. No future violations within Walsh, Josie T. (Defiance, Ohio). 68/55 vera, a Michigan woman who authori- convictions.
next 5 years. ties say embezzled more than $400,000
Shumaker, William D. (Defiance, Ohio). speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. from her disabled 9-year-old son’s es- Court records say her son has ce-
Theft. Fine: $300; Costs: $130; Jail: 180 Wheeler, Paige A. (Bryan, Ohio). 67/55 tate. Pruden-Rivera, 32, of Eaton Coun- rebral palsy, permanent brain damage
days with 170 days suspended. No future ty, will be sentenced next month after and other health problems. The money
violations within next 3 years. Ordered speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93. pleading no contest to embezzling more was from a settlement after her son suf-
to pay restitution of $561.72. No contact Williams, Michael A. (Wauseon, Ohio). than $100,000. The plea isn’t an admis- fered seizures and brain damage shortly
with victim. Credit for time served. Falsi- sion of guilt but is treated as such for after birth at an Army hospital.
fication. Fine: $300; Costs: $45; Jail: 180 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.
Yoder, Lester L. (Swanton, Ohio). Im- Information from: Lansing State
Journal, http://www.lansingstatejour-
proper backing. Fine: $102; Costs: $93. nal.com

FULTON COUNTY CIVIL sentencing. (Eaton County Sheriff’s Of-
For: Billau, Levi (West Unity, Ohio) fice via AP)

days with 170 days suspended. No future and Billau, Elisabeth (West Unity, Ohio).
violations within next 3 years. Credit for Against: Nelson, Nicholas (Wauseon,
time served. Jail times to be served con- Ohio). $350. Ohio Killer Says He Can’t Afford
currently. Shoes Thanks To Court Costs
For: Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home
Smith, Tyler J. (Montpelier, Ohio). Fal- (Wauseon, Ohio). Against: Grapengeter, $2,127.50 bill he received after sentenc-
sification. Fine: $300; Costs: $90; Jail: Brenda (Stryker, Ohio). $2111.45. ing nearly two decades ago.
180 days with 150 days suspended. No fu-
ture violations within next 5 years. For: Fitch, Jenna (Delta, Ohio). Against: To fix Braden’s dilemma, a 2013
Underwood, Marylou (Wauseon, Ohio). Ohio law allowing for the modification of
Toms, Coleton (Edgerton, Ohio). Crimi- $1612.04. court costs should also apply to inmates
nal mischief. Fine: $150; Costs: $90; Jail: sentenced before then, according to his
30 days with 30 days suspended. For: Fulton County Health Center attorneys.
(Wauseon, Ohio). Against: Belles, Miranca
WILLIAMS COUNTY FAILURE TO FILE M. (Wauseon, Ohio). $1003.55. The state Supreme Court agreed to
take the case but hasn’t yet held oral
LOCAL TAXES For: Fulton County Health Center arguments, and any decision is months
Kuhn, Brandon L. (Bryan, Ohio). File (Wauseon, Ohio). Against: Britenriker, Ja- away.
city tax – 2015 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with son (Archbold, Ohio). $467.58.
$200 suspended; Costs: $114; Jail: 30 Numerous other states say judges
days with 30 days suspended. No future For: Fulton County Health Center must consider inmates’ ability to pay,
violations within next 2 years. Must file (Wauseon, Ohio). Against: Garrard, Jody especially when it’s clear they’re basical-
taxes and make payment arrangements L. (Morenci, Michigan). $980. ly penniless, Braden’s attorneys argue.
within 30 days.
For: Fulton County Health Center The “court must consider whether
(Wauseon, Ohio). Against: Glass, Dustin the defendant remains indigent and
B. (Morenci, Michigan) and Glass, Tania
(Morenci, Michigan). $781.33.

For: Fulton County Health Center
(Wauseon, Ohio). Against: Jasso, Brianna
M. (Wauseon, Ohio0. $2175.34.
FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC
Alfaro, John (Delta, Ohio). Assured For: Fulton County Health Cen- whether repayment would cause mani-
clear distance ahead. Fine: $102; Costs: ter (Wauseon, Ohio). Against: Vasquez, fest hardship,” the Michigan Supreme
$56. Rosendo (Archbold, Ohio) and Vasquez,
Benner, Casey L. (Swanton, Ohio). As- Natalie (Archbold, Ohio). $1180.50. COURT COSTS ... This undated photo Court ruled in 2009.
provided by Ohio Department of Reha- In Ohio, Franklin County Prosecutor
sured clear distance ahead. Fine: $102; For: Hagerman Family Physicians bilitation and Corrections shows David
Costs: $85. (Wauseon, Ohio). Against: Hardin, Au- Braden. Court-ordered costs owed by Ron O’Brien says that the law is not ret-
tumn (Wauseon, Ohio). $112.87. Braden, a death row inmate who killed roactive and that Braden lost his right
Bonifas, Dennis A. (Swanton, Ohio). to appeal the costs by not challenging
75/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $85. For: Northern Anesthesia Providers them earlier. Even if the law could be
(Archbold, Ohio). Against: Bowers, Adrian his girlfriend and her 83-year-old father applied to earlier cases, the prosecutor
Brellahan, Chris E. (Archbold, Ohio). L. (Liberty Center, Ohio) and Bowers, Ra- are keeping the prisoner so poor he can’t said, it’s still up to the judge.
67/50 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93. chel (Liberty Center, Ohio0. $489. afford basics like shoes or boots, civil
For: Northern Anesthesia Providers rights lawyers say. (Ohio Department of “A trial court is not required to ac-
Brown, Kelsey A. (Wauseon, Ohio). (Archbold, Ohio). Against: Carroll, Michael Rehabilitation and Corrections via AP) cept a payment plan simply because the
39/25 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. E. (Archbold, Ohio) and Carroll, Melony defendant has offered one,” O’Brien, a
(Archbold, Ohio). $1210. Republican, argued in a court filing.
Cameron, Nicole E. (Delta, Ohio).
76/55 speed. Fine: $100; Costs: $93. FULTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER By: Andrew Welsh-Huggins Braden was sentenced to die for
May 1 - Jason and Taylor Rodriguez, ASSOCIATED PRESS killing his girlfriend, 44-year-old De-
Farbrother, Joshua A. (Archbold, Ohio). nise Roberts, and her father, 83-year-
62/50 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Court- old Ralph Heimlich, at their Columbus

Ford, Kaycee M. (Wauseon, Ohio).
39/25 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
Gabel, Richard H. (Wauseon, Ohio). Fayette, boy
Stop sign. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. May 1 - Kyle and Amber Borstelman, ordered costs owed by a death row in- home in 1998.
Godsey, Tara L. (Swanton, Ohio). Napoleon, girl mate who killed his girlfriend and her Roberts had tried to end her relation-
37/25 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. May 3 - Joshua and Cynthia Clark, 83-year-old father are keeping the pris- ship with Braden, whom her father dis-
Grinos, Jillan A. (Metamora, Ohio). Archbold, girl
Stop sign. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. oner so poor he can’t afford basics like liked, according to court records.
May 7 - Angelina Bittle, Fayette, girl shoes or boots, civil rights lawyers say. Last month, the state Supreme Court
Hartman, Glenn E. (Wauseon, Ohio)). May 10 - Mckinzie Wilson, Blakeslee, While condemned prisoner David
Failure to yield. Fine: $102; Costs: $93. boy Braden earns $16 a month in inmate heard arguments over similar issues
pay, he is allowed to keep a maximum raised by another killer: whether judg-
Koykka, Krysta C. (Delta, Ohio). Traffic May 17 - Felicia Perez, Archbold, girl es should offenders’ future ability to

of only $25 in his commissary account pay costs when they’re asked to modify
Jury Finds Toledo Police Officer as he pays off costs from his 1999 tri- those expenses.
al, according to a motion filed with the Lawyers for James Dunson — in-
Ohio Supreme Court this month by the cluding the ACLU — say it will take him
Not Guilty Of Sex Charges American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio years to pay off the more than $6,000
on behalf of Braden. in court costs assessed after his 2013
The cheapest pair of prison shoes for murder conviction.
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A jury in ual conduct and two counts of compel- purchase on death row cost $27.95, the The Montgomery County Prosecutor’s
northwest Ohio has acquitted a Toledo ling prostitution. ACLU said.
police officer on charges he had sex with Office in Dayton counters that nothing
an underage prostitute. Moore embraced his attorneys and “The state of Ohio has incarcerated in state law requires judges to deter-
thanked God after the verdicts were this person and has sentenced him to mine whether a prisoner has a present
The Blade reports Michael Moore read Friday afternoon. death — it doesn’t need to take away his or future ability to pay court costs.
took the stand during his four-day trial most basic dignities,” said ACLU staff
in Lucas County Common Pleas Court Yet the acquittal doesn’t necessarily attorney Elizabeth Bonham. Braden The two cases are part of a national
and denied having paid a 14-year-old end Moore’s travails. He still faces an does have a pair of shoes now, she said. debate over the use of fines and bail. In
girl in 2016 to have sex with him at a internal police investigation that could January, Ohio’s Republican Chief Jus-
hotel and at an apartment leased by a cost him his job. That investigation was The $25 limit means Braden has to tice Maureen O’Connor urged judges
fellow officer. halted in November 2016 when Moore choose necessities he can afford, includ- around the state to avoid imposing ex-
removed himself from the department’s ing postage, medical co-pays and most cessive fines, fees or bail simply to raise
He faced two counts of unlawful sex- payroll. toiletries, Braden’s attorney said in a money.

similar filing with the Ohio Supreme Andrew Welsh-Huggins can be
Michigan Man Who Attacked Court. reached on Twitter at https://twitter.
The prisoner owes about $1,600 of a com/awhcolumbus.

Ex With Sword Competent For Trial State Board Certifies Ohio
said God told him to attack his ex-girl-
friend, who lost a thumb and two fingers
in the attack.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AP) — A
Michigan man accused of breaking into

Marijuana Legalization Petitionthe home of his children’s mother and
attacking her with a sword has been Authorities say Whitlock broke into
found competent to stand trial. his ex-girlfriend’s apartment in Battle COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A state gram in place. The bipartisan board de-
The Battle Creek Enquirer reports Creek, about 110 miles (175 kilometers) board has certified a petition for an- termined the measure contains a single
that Judge Samuel Durham on Tuesday west of Detroit, and attacked her with a other proposed Ohio ballot initiative to issue.
deemed 35-year-old Anthony Whitlock 3-foot (1-meter) replica samurai sword. legalize recreational marijuana. Supporters must gather at least
capable of assisting in his own defense, Their three children were in the home The initiative would allow Ohioans 305,591 signatures of registered Ohio
though the evaluation also found he was but weren’t hurt. age 21 or older to possess, grow, use, voters to put the issue before voters.
insane at the time of the Jan. 12 attack. Police say their 13-year-old son in- sell and share marijuana in the state. Organizers are aiming for the 2019 bal-
Whitlock’s lawyer, James Sauber, tervened, pushing his father away and The petition language certified by lot.
waived a key hearing, sending the case attempting to stab him with a kitchen the Ohio Ballot Board Thursday would Voters defeated a recreational mari-
to trial. Sauber earlier said Whitlock knife. keep the state’s medical marijuana pro- juana initiative in 2015.

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Montpelier Man Sentenced For Assistant Ohio Principal Resigns,
Shooting Two Companion Animals Charged With Meth Possession

Edgar L. Hauenstein, Montpelier, each count and accessed a total of for HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio the former assistant principal after a ve-
was sentenced in the Bryan Municipal $341.92 in court costs. The sentence say they found meth inside the office of a hicle he had rented was used in connec-
Court on Tuesday May 15 for intention- also includes 90 days of jail time on former elementary school assistant prin- tion to a burglary on April 26. Authorities
ally shooting two companion animals each count, all of which were suspend- cipal who is now charged with possession. say he had no knowledge or involvement
belonging to another individual, which ed pending compliance with the terms in the burglary, but investigators later
brought two first degree misdemeanor of probation. Additionally, Hauenstein Hamilton police say the man turned concluded he had a connection to illegal
charges. The incident occurred in No- is to perform 50 hours of community himself in on Friday. A Hamilton City drugs.
vember 2017 and involved a 6 year old service on each count, have no future Schools spokesman says the man has
Mastiff as well as an 8 year old Jack violations within the next three years, resigned, and the school board has with- Police say a powdery substance found
Russell. and pay a total of $828.82 in restitu- drawn an offer for him to work as a sum- in the man’s office was identified as meth-
tion. mer school principal. amphetamine. The suspect is due in court
Hauenstein was fined $500 on Wednesday.
Police said they began investigating

Crash Kills 2 After Indiana Woman Arrested
Suspected Ohio Carjacking After 40-Mile, High-Speed Chase
GARY, Ind. (AP) — A 37-year-old Mich- lice officer who suffered minor leg injuries.
MOUNT STERLING, Ohio (AP) — Ohio The SUV was found less than two min- igan City, Indiana, woman has been ar- Police pursued her car south on Interstate
authorities say a vehicle taken in a sus- utes later having crashed into a utility rested after leading police on a 40-mile 65 through Lake, Newton and Jasper
pected carjacking crashed, and both oc- pole and a tree. chase through three counties. counties at speeds reaching 120 mph.
cupants were killed. The bodies of a man and a woman State police say Sunday that the wom- The woman stopped after three of the
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office in were found outside the vehicle. They were an was stopped late Saturday night in car’s tires were deflated.
central Ohio says it received a call Mon- pronounced dead at the scene. northwestern Indiana’s Gary for a minor Police say she is being held in the Lake
The driver has been identified as traffic offense, but refused to give a troop- County Jail. She faces resisting arrest,
day night from a man who reported he’d 20-year-old Chuck Tackett II, of Wash- er her real name. reckless driving, battery causing injury
been robbed of his SUV in Mount Sterling. ington Court House, and his passenger She later sped off, striking a Gary po- and other charges.

A deputy sheriff passed the speeding
SUV a short time later and unsuccess- as 32-year-old Dominique Sims, of New
fully tried to turn around and pursue it. Holland.
Ohio Mail Carrier Sent To
Search Resumes For Remains Prison For Stealing Pot Packages
Of Up To Seven Michigan Girls CLEVELAND (AP) — A mail carrier has to the Newburgh Heights post office when
been sentenced to three months in prison he suspected that a package intended for
for taking more than 10 pounds of mari- delivery to a Cleveland home in March
berly King, disappeared in 1979, visited juana intended for delivery to two north- 2017 contained marijuana and kept the 4
the site and said the six-day effort in east Ohio residences. pounds inside of it.
Macomb County’s Macomb Township
might not last much longer. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Cleveland He was arrested after keeping a parcel
says 43-year-old Thomas Schaefer, of the containing more than 6 pounds of pot ad-
“I don’t want to, of course, be let Cleveland suburb of Broadview Heights, dressed to a Garfield Heights home in Au-
down once again. ... I’m trying not to pleaded guilty in December to one count of gust 2017.
get too hopeful,” Beyma, 55, told The mail theft. He was sentenced Wednesday. His attorney says Schaefer wants to
Associated Press, “but the information Prosecutors say Schaefer was assigned put this behind him.
that detectives are providing — and still
providing again this morning — indicate
that they are very close, they are very Ohio Man With Dead Son
certain, and we are almost there.”
The search, about 30 miles (50 kilo-
SEARCH CONTINUES ... In a frame from meters) northeast of downtown Detroit,
video Konnie Beyma is interviewed near
the excavation site in Macomb Town- In Car Surrenders To Policebegan after police interviewed a prison-
ship, Mich., Monday, May 14, 2018, er, Arthur Ream, who was locked up in
where police have resumed digging in 2008 for the slaying of a 13-year-old girl. PARMA, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say old son not breathing inside the man’s
an area that might yield the remains Cindy Zarzycki’s remains were found a a 41-year-old man has driven to a sub- car in the station’s parking lot. The tod-
of several missing girls. Beyma’s sister, decade ago near the same woods where urban Cleveland police station with his dler was pronounced dead at a Parma
Kimberly King, disappeared in 1979 at big machines now are clawing the soil. unresponsive toddler son in his car and hospital.
age 12. Beyma says police believe they surrendered to officers.
“are very close” to finding remains. The Ream has declined to speak to news The father was taken to a Cleveland
search began after police interviewed media by phone, the Michigan Correc- Parma police issued a statement hospital for his injuries and remains
a prisoner locked up for the slaying of tions Department said. Sunday that says the man entered the under police guard. Police say he will be
a 13-year-old girl whose remains were city’s police station around 9 p.m. Sat- taken to Parma’s jail after his release.
Beyma’s sister disappeared at age urday with cuts on his arms and said he
12. She described Kimberly as a “little wanted to turn himself in for a crime. Police haven’t provided details about
bit rebellious, a lot of a tomboy” who how the boy died or how his father was
loved sports. Officers found the man’s 18-month- injured.

Beyma believes police will continue
to work near 23 Mile Road and North
Avenue until Tuesday. Bill Dwyer, police
found in 2008 near the same area. (AP

Judge Says Ohio Can’t Cut OffPhoto/Mike Householder)
commissioner in Warren, Michigan, who
By: Mike Householder is leading the investigation, said officers
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Convicted Killer’s Dreadlockswill also look at other areas, although he
didn’t disclose them.
MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Beyma said she her sister’s remains COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal and the state didn’t prove Glenn’s hair
After a weekend break, police on Monday judge says Ohio can’t force a convicted couldn’t be searched for contraband or
resumed digging in suburban Detroit in would be buried in Kentucky next to a killer to cut off his dreadlocks, calling it is a safety risk.
an area that could yield the remains of grandmother. a violation of religious rights.
up to seven missing girls. The judge limited her decision to
“I know that’s what our family wants U.S. District Judge Patricia Gaughan Glenn and said other similar complaints
Konnie Beyma, whose sister, Kim- to do,” she said. (gon) sided with inmate Deon Glenn, should be analyzed individually. A pris-

who says his faith of Rastafarianism on’s spokeswoman declined to com-
Former Ohio Teacher Pleads Guilty (rah-stah-FARE-ee-ah-nizm) requires ment.
him to wear his hair in dreadlocks. Law students at Cleveland’s Case
Gaughan’s ruling Monday said
For Having Sex With 3 Students Western Reserve University sued on
Ohio’s blanket policy against dread- behalf of the 29-year-old Glenn, who
locks in prison violates the law because is serving 15 years to life on a murder
it doesn’t permit a religious exemption, charge.

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — A former Ohio High School teacher was accused of
physical education teacher has pleaded having sexual encounters with three

Man Settles Michigan Jail Excessiveguilty to having sex with three students. male students, ages 17 and 18. Investi-
Former Canton City Schools teacher gators say the encounters happened in Force Lawsuit For $12.9M
Tiffany Eichler entered the plea Wednes- February. Eichler was placed on unpaid
day to three counts of sexual battery. leave in March and later resigned. Sen-
The 36-year-old former McKinley tencing is set for June 12.
DETROIT (AP) — A man who was ter Jennings lowered his hand during a
pepper-sprayed, hit with a stun gun and search. He fought back during a struggle
Archbold Man Alleged To Have Chased restrained face-down at a Michigan jail and a mask was placed over his head to
in 2010 has settled a federal lawsuit for prevent him from biting or spitting. He
13 & 14 Year Old Teenage Girls $12.9 million. was restrained for more than two hours.
The settlement with William Jennings A jury in 2016 awarded $36.6 million

was detailed in documents obtained by to Jennings, who had been arrested in
The Flint Journal through the Freedom the Flint area for drunken driving, but
ris, 20 of V726 County Road 25 was of Information Act. a judge later reduced the verdict to $11
charged with aggravated menacing, Video at the Genesee County Jail million. The settlement avoids a second
knowingly cause to believe serious phys- showed officers acting aggressively af- trial.
ical harm, a first-degree misdemeanor.
Morris was arraigned in Napoleon
Municipal Court May 10, where he

Ohio Man Sentenced To Prisonpleaded not guilty and bond was set at
$100,000. Morris was placed on house

In Toddler’s Overdose Deatharrest with the condition no firearms be
present. Morris is scheduled to appear
for a pretrial hearing Monday at 10 a.m. HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — The father Dorrico Brown Jr. had opioids, benzodi-
The Archbold students, aged 13 & of a 1-year-old boy who ingested a toxic azepines and antihistamines in his sys-
14 years old, said they were walking on mix of drugs and died has been sen- tem when he died in May 2017. Prosecu-
County Road 24 and County Road W just tenced to prison. tors say the child was visiting Brown’s
The Hamilton-Middletown Journal- home in Hamilton when Brown called
across the Henry County line on May
8th around 7:30 p.m. when the same News reports 34-year-old Dorrico Brown 911 and reported that his son was cold
vehicle passed them on the road three pleaded guilty last month to reckless and wasn’t breathing.
times. Being suspicious the girls left homicide and corrupting another with Brown took responsibility before sen-
An Archbold, Ohio man has been the road and walked into a field where drugs. He was sentenced Wednesday in tencing. A defense attorney said Brown
charged for allegedly chasing two teen- they reported Morris then stopped the southwest Ohio’s Butler County. is remorseful and that it wasn’t an in-
age girls. On Monday, Brandon S. Mor- vehicle and chased them (police called). A toxicology report indicated that tentional act.

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Ohio Jury Recommends Death Former Indiana Man To
Penalty For Killer Of 2 Women Pay $2M In Child Support
ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) — A jury has recommended that a man convicted of stran-
gling to death two women in Ohio receive the death penalty. FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — A for- magistrate in central Indiana’s Ham-
The Ashland Times-Gazette reports the jury in northeast Ohio’s Ashland Coun- mer Indiana man who abandoned his ilton County on Wednesday awarded
ty deliberated for less than two hours Friday before concluding that 41-year-old family nearly 25 years ago and fled to Hoagland’s ex-wife, Linda K. Iseler,
Shawn Grate should be executed for killing 43-year-old Stacey Stanley and 29-year- Florida has been ordered to pay his with child support for their two chil-
old Elizabeth Griffith in 2016. ex-wife nearly $2 million in back child dren dating back to the early 1990s.
Judge Ronald Forsthoefel is scheduled to announce June 1 whether he’ll sen- support.
tence Grate to death or to life in prison. Police arrested Richard J. Hoagland The court is still deciding on wheth-
Defense attorneys and prosecutors weren’t permitted to comment after the jury’s in 2016 in Florida on a fraudulent per- er Hoagland should pay Iseler for at-
decision because of a gag order. sonal identification charge. He’d start- torney’s fees. A hearing in the case is
The jury convicted Grate of aggravated murder and kidnapping charges May 7. ed a new family using a dead man’s scheduled for next month.
The women’s bodies were found in an Ashland home after a third woman called name after leaving his family in 1993.
911 and said she was being held captive. The Journal Gazette reports that a Hoagland’s attorney, Paula J.
Schaefer, declined to comment Friday
on the ruling.

Ohio Teen To Be Tried As Ohio School Employee Charged
Adult In Slaying Of Woman, 98 With Stealing $65K In Equipment

MEDINA, Ohio (AP) — A Juvenile Court judge in Ohio has ruled that a 17-year-old CLEVELAND (AP) — A former Ohio searched Schwerman’s home and
boy accused of strangling a 98-year-old neighbor should be tried in adult court. school maintenance supervisor has found the $20,000 utility vehicle, a
The Akron Beacon Journal reports a Medina County judge on Wednesday bound been indicted for allegedly using the $9,000 lawnmower, a shed, a furnace,
over the case of 17-year-old Gavon Ramsay in the death last month of Margaret Doug- district’s money to buy $65,000 worth water heater, thermal cameras and a
las. She was found by police inside a closet at her Wadsworth home. of equipment including a custom-built snow plow. Authorities say Schwerman
Police believe Douglas was strangled April 6, three days before being reported utility vehicle. bought the items using Strongsville dis-
missing. Court records show that 49-year- trict accounts.
Ramsay has denied juvenile charges of aggravated murder, murder, aggravated old Robert Schwerman has been in- The investigation of Schwerman be-
burglary and abuse of a corpse. Ramsay’s attorney asked Wednesday that the Wad- dicted on theft in office and tampering gan last year after an anonymous tip to
sworth High School junior be given a reasonable bond. with records charges. He worked for the the school district.
Judge Kevin Dunn instead set bond at $1 million and said Ramsay should remain Strongsville City Schools outside Cleve- Court records don’t indicate whether
held in the county’s juvenile detention center for now. land. Schwerman has an attorney. He doesn’t
Cleveland.com reports that the Lo- have a publicly listed telephone num-
Chief Wahoo Protester Pleads rain County Sheriff’s Office last week ber.
Guilty To Theft Of Grant Money 70 Officers Welcome Slain Indiana
Cop’s Son On His Return To School
CLEVELAND (AP) — A
man who has held pro-
tests saying the Cleve- TERRE HAUTE, Ind.
land Indians’ Chief Wa- (AP) — About 70 law en-
hoo mascot is racist has forcement officers wel-
pleaded guilty to steal- comed the five-year-old
ing money from federal son of a slain police offi-
grants aimed at helping cer to a western Indiana
Native Americans. school as he returned to
The U.S. Attorney’s class for the first time
Office in Cleveland said since his father was killed
Wednesday that 71-year- in a shootout.
old Robert Roche pleaded Dakota Pitts asked his
guilty to two counts of mother if one of his fa-
theft from programs re- ther’s friends could drive
ceiving federal funds. him for his first day back.
Prosecutors say the WTHI-TV reports Da-
Cleveland man conspired kota got that special ride
to divert money from the and when he arrived
American Indian Edu- Monday morning at Sul-
cation Center where he livan Elementary School
served as executive direc- he was greeted by about
tor. STEALING OF FUNDS ... A man wears a shirt in pro- 70 Terre Haute police of-
They say Roche and a test of Chief Wahoo before a home opener baseball ficers and Vigo County
consultant embezzled at game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleve- Sheriff’s deputies lining
least $180,000 from Sub- land Indians, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Cleveland. the school’s entrance.
stance Abuse and Mental (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) He was presented with
Health Services Admin- a SWAT team shirt and
istration grants and that badge during his arrival.
Roche diverted $77,000 Sentencing is set for Larry Zukerman has de- Dakota’s dad, Terre
for his personal use. Aug. 29. Defense attorney clined to comment. Haute police Officer Rob
SUPPORT FROM OFFICERS ... In this Monday, May
Pitts, was killed May 4. 14, 2018, photo from a video provided by Samantha
Kelli Jones, Rob Pitts’ Phegley, police officers from multiple counties line up
2 Ohio Inmates Recaptured sister, says Dakota knows outside Sullivan Elementary School in Sullivan, Ind.,
After Correctional Center Escape “his dad was a hero.” to welcome Dakota Pitts back to school. His father,
Information from: Terre Haute police Officer Rob Pitts, was killed in the
WTHI-TV, http://www. line of duty on May 4. (Samantha Phegley via AP)
wthitv.com/

LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say two inmates were recaptured less than
a day after they fled an Ohio correctional facility. Ohio Pastor Pleads Guilty
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says the inmates escaped from the Commu-
nity Correctional Center in Warren County in southwestern Ohio about 8:30 p.m.
Saturday and were recaptured about 3 p.m. Sunday.

In Sex Trafficking Of Teen GirlsSaturday’s escape was reported when two men, later identified as inmates Dan-
iel Hatfield Jr. and Jeremy Milk, were seen running through a field and jumping
into a minivan. TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — One of three over 17 years in prison when he is sen-
Ohio pastors accused of conspiring to tenced Sept. 12.
Both were serving sentences related to drug offenses. recruit teenage girls to have sex with
His attorney said after the hearing
them has pleaded guilty to federal that he wasn’t authorized to comment
Indiana Man Found Dead charges, including child sex trafficking. further on Butler’s behalf.
Beneath Overturned Lawn Mower Thirty-eight-year-old Kenneth Butler
also pleaded guilty Monday in Toledo Federal authorities say Butler was
to a related conspiracy charge and ob- among three Toledo-area pastors who
paid teen girls for sex over the past few
structing a sex trafficking investigation. years and shared photos and videos of
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — A northwest Indiana man was found dead beneath He acknowledged having sex with two the girls.
his overturned riding lawn mower hours after relatives saw him mowing around a minors.
pond. The other two jailed pastors have
Butler’s plea deal calls for him to get pleaded not guilty.
Forty-nine-year-old Thomas Wilkening was pronounced dead at the scene early
Sunday on his Porter County property.
Relatives told investigators they had noticed Wilkening mowing grass around
the pond about 9 p.m. Saturday with a zero-turn radius mower. Indiana Man Gets 90 Years

A few hours later, they noticed lights on in a pole barn and found him dead un-
der the mower, which was at the base of a culvert on the rear of the property.
County Coroner Chuck Harrison says the county sheriff’s department and other

For Covered Bridge Arson Firesagencies are investigating Wilkening’s death.

Williams County Sheriff Reminds Everyone ROCKVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A western aged the Bridgeton Covered Bridge in
Indiana man has been sentenced to 2005. He also tried to set fire to the
About Start Of Click It Or Ticket Campaign 90 years in prison after being convict- Mansfield Covered Bridge in 2005.
ed of setting fires that destroyed one
covered bridge and damaged another. The Tribune-Star reports that
Jesse Payne was sentenced Mon- Payne was found incompetent to
Williams County Sheriff Steve Towns would like to remind everyone that May day, a month after a Parke County stand trial after he was arrested fol-
21st is the start of the national Click It or Ticket campaign. With grant monies lowing the Bridgeton Covered Bridge
awarded to the Sheriffs Office through the Ohio Department of Public Safety the jury found him guilty but mentally ill fire.
Sheriffs Office will have extra patrol out starting Monday, May 21st through June on three counts of arson.
3rd, which will be focusing on seatbelt usage, with zero tolerance. WTHI-TV reports authorities say He was found competent to stand
The goal is to remind everyone traveling in Williams County to do so safely so Payne set fires that burned down the trial last year after receiving several
everyone can have a safe and enjoyable summer. Jeffries Ford Bridge in 2002 and dam- years of treatment at the Logansport
State Hospital.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Williams County Buckle Up Bowl 2018

POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS Seat Belt Usage Competition Results
Congratulations to the 2018 Williams for consistent use of seat belts. Area
Indiana Woman Sues Over 2 Kids’ County “Buckle Up Bowl” winner! Edon businesses provided local support to the
High School has won the “Highest Seat competition through donated gift cer-
Belt Usage” with a final seat belt usage tificates, coupons and other items that
Deaths In Police Chase Crash rate of 92.5 %, and the “Most Improved” were used as seat belt use incentives for
with a beginning rate of 72.6 % and an each school. A pre-contest observation-
ending rate of 92.5 %. al survey of seat belt was conducted in
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — An Evans- Princess Carter, and her 7-month-old Although there is still progress to be February by members of the Safe Com-
ville woman whose two children died in son, Prince Carter, died Nov. 29 when made to keep our young drivers safe on munities Coalition. The Buckle Up Bowl
a November car crash that ended a po- McFarland’s car crashed into theirs our roadways, Williams County Safe promotion lasted from Feb 20 to May 4,
lice chase is suing the city and the driv- while allegedly fleeing from police. Communities would like to report the 2018 with a post-contest observational
er who hit her vehicle. Carter survived, but her children’s improved use of seat belts with our teen survey of seat belt use by the coalition
Janae Carter’s lawsuit contends her father, Terence Barker, later died of his drivers. Overall the seat belt usage per- in May. The schools with the highest
children were wrongfully killed and she injuries. centage during Buckle Up Bowl 2018 for average seatbelt use and most improved
was seriously injured due to negligence McFarland’s attorney declined to all the schools increased from 78.6 % to seat belt use are then presented with an
by motorist Fredrick McFarland and comment on the lawsuit. 85.0 % which was a 8.1 % change. Wil- award trophy.
the Evansville Police Department. She’s Police spokesman Sgt. Jason Cullum liams County Safe Communities would In Williams County the seat belt us-
seeking unspecified damages. says the deaths “were caused by the ac- like to thank all seven high schools for age rate is at 92.7 percent. National-
The Evansville Courier & Press re- tions of Frederick McFarland” and not their participation in the Buckle Up ly Seat belt use in 2017 reached 89.7
ports Carter’s 2-year-old daughter, Evansville police. Bowl 2018 competition. percent, up from 88.5 percent in 2015.
The Buckle Up Bowl with seven Wearing a seat belt is the single most ef-
schools in Williams County partici- fective way to reduce fatalities and inju-
pating began in February of this year. ries in motor vehicle crashes. Research
Archbold Rotary Club Through the leadership of each school’s has found that lap/shoulder seat belts,
student advisor, student groups from when used, reduce the risk of fatal inju-
each school worked to promote seat belt ry to front-seat passenger car occupants
Holds Senior Day Event use in each of their schools during the by 45 percent and the risk of moderate-
Buckle Up Bowl contest. Poster mak- to-critical injury by 50 percent. National
ing, raffles, seat belt trivia contests, seat Highway Traffic Safety Administration
belt checks, public announcements and During the May 21 - June 3, 2018
utilizing educational materials provided Click It or Ticket Mobilization, law en-
by Williams County Safe Communities forcement officers nationwide will en-
were some ways that seat belt use was force seat belt laws by conducting seat
promoted. belt checkpoints and zero-tolerance seat
The goal of the Buckle Up Bowl 2018 belt enforcement activities. The goal is to
was to increase seat belt use among save lives by getting everyone to buckle
high school students. In addition to seat up. Buckle Up Bowl 2018 and the Click
belt safety awareness education, Buckle It or Ticket campaign work together to
Up Bowl 2018 provided positive rein- promote the life-saving benefit of wear-
forcement through offering incentives ing a seat belt.

PHOTO PROVIDED BUCKLE UP BOWL ... Picture Left to right Aidan Muehlfeld, Lindsey Goebel, Zoe
Neubig, Sara Hiller, Zac Sparks, Jacob Long, Justin Estep, Chief Tom Szymczak,
GUEST SPEAKER ... Northwest State Community College president Michael Edon Police Department.
Thomson, second from right, was the Archbold Rotary Club’s Senior Day
speaker -- addressing nearly 100 Archbold High School seniors about the im- Fulton County Job &
portance of serving others and finding a career that they will enjoy. He said Family Services Recognizes
that Northwest State’s mission focuses on service. He explained the college’s Fraud Awareness Month In May
specific mission is to provide affordable, accessible education that leads to a
degree or certification, to provide transfer pathways for students who wish to
begin the first two years of college at Northwest State before transferring to
another college to complete a four year degree, and to provide custom training
for area companies. Also pictured are the two Archbold seniors who received
Rotary’s service scholarships for their high school involvement in F.C.C.L.A.,
the school’s service club. Each received a $500 scholarship. The recipients
are Andrew Beck, who plans to attend Grand Valley State, and Hayden We-
ber, who plans to attend Bowling Green State University. From left: Paul
Siebenmorgen, who arranged the program, Andrew Beck, Hayden Weber, Dr.
Michael Thomson, and Eddie Partin, club president.

May 16th, 2018 (WAUSEON, OHIO) collected was $88,659.04
– May is Public Assistance Awareness Fraud is noted in all aspects of SNAP
Month in Ohio, and Fulton County Job
and Family Services (FCJFS) is spread- food assistance including Medicaid,
ing the word that “Fraud Costs All of Us.” Cash Assistance, and Daycare.
FCJFS has hosted two special events in
May to promote fraud awareness that Horner notes that awareness is key
include Family Fun Day on May 12th, to fraud prevention. “We appreciate
2018 as well “wear green” day in sup- the people and families that joined us
port of Fraud Awareness on Wednesday at our Second Annual Family Fun Day
May 16th, 2018. (May 12th) despite the chilly and rainy
weather,” she noted. The event, which
“Fraud is not something we take was free to the public, featured bouncy
lightly in Fulton County,” states Marsha houses, face painting, kids activities,
Horner, Fraud Investigator for FCJFS. superhereos, door prizes and a compli-
“Recently we’ve partnered with the Ful- mentary lunch for participants. Fulton
ton County Sheriff’s Office to assist County public assistance vendors and
us in investigations, which has really information booths were also on-site.
helped us crack down on this problem.” “We wanted this event to be a fun family
friendly event that offered the opportu-
In 2017, the Ohio Department of Job nity for participants to become connect-
and Family Services disbursed about ed with resources and employers avail-
$2.2 billion in SNAP food assistance, able to them in Fulton County.”
$238 million in Ohio Works First cash
assistance and nearly $632 million in Applicants and recipients of public
child care provider subsidies. Individu- assistance programs are encouraged to
als who mislead caseworkers or provide report their circ*mstances accurately
false information on an application for and timely in order to avoid facing po-
benefits account for a very small per- tential criminal charges, program dis-
centage of the funding disbursed, but qualification and repayment of benefits
the department takes even the smallest issued improperly. Residents of Fulton
fraud cases very seriously. County may report suspected public as-
sistance fraud by calling Marsha Horn-
Last year in Fulton County (2017), er, FCJFS Fraud Investigator at 419-
Job and Family Services investigated 337-0010 option 2 for Public Assistance
69 claims with a total claim amount of then option 4 to report fraud or go to jfs.
$249,170.60. The total claim amount ohio.gov/fraud.

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

Montpelier Library Director Speaker CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE
At Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary
Fulton County Commissioners: Winter ...

PHOTO PROVIDED 45 percent, and the Office of the Ohio operation, maintenance and replace-
Public Defender (OPD) anticipated that ment costs.
SPEAKER ... Connie Cunningham, shown at right, serving as director for the Mont- rate remaining the same for 2019 as
pelier Public Library, was guest speaker for CHWC-Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary well. In 2016 the county completed a study
Monday, May 14th. She was presented an appreciation gift from the hospital gift and plan to evaluate the most effective,
shop by Auxiliary President Armeda Sawmiller, left. However, requests for reimbursem*nt reliable and feasible sewage disposal
from the counties have risen much more method. Based on this study, it was
“This is YOUR Library” was Montpe- able are voter registration forms, state than expected, from an average of $11 concluded the most effective, reliable
lier Public Library Director Connie Cun- and federal tax forms during filing sea- million per month in fiscal year 2017 to and feasible sewage disposal method
ningham’s comment as she addressed son and Golden Buckeye applications. $11.6 million per month in fiscal year is to continue with the current waste-
members of Community Hospitals & 2018. The cost of death penalty cases water collection and transport it to the
Wellness Centers-Montpelier Hospi- Associated with the local library is a did not play a role in the higher reim- Wauseon wastewater treatment facility
tal Auxiliary at their regular meeting non-profit organization called “Friends bursem*nts, Young stated. for treatment and disposal.
Monday, May 14th. Auxiliary President of the Library” whose members share
Armeda Sawmiller called the meeting to a passion for books and learning. They Townships secure money for 2018 The county contracted with Wauseon
order at 1:00 p.m. in the hospital con- assist with focusing public attention on seal coat project: The Fulton Board of to provide sanitary sewer service for use
ference room, led those attending in the library needs and raising funds to pro- County Commissioners approved a con- in the unincorporated areas of Dover
auxiliary prayer, and introduced the vide programs, services and materials tract with Ward Construction for the Township, Fulton County, Ohio (Airport
guest speaker. to augment the local library. Member- 2018 Seal Coat project. Sewer).
ship applications for $5.00 annual fee
Connie moved to Montpelier about are available at the library’s circulation The county awarded the bid to Ward The county made improvements
three years ago from Marietta and com- desk and new members are always wel- Construction for around $457,000, to provide infrastructures including
plimented this community area for car- come. Currently serving as officers are but the final cost was reduced to a pumping station and sanitary sewer
ing for each other and being involved in Kay Miller, president & treasurer; Kathy $431,662.45. force main, and established rates to cov-
community service. She highlighted the Gleason, vice president; and Cindy King, er costs of operations, maintenance and
activities and programs offered at the li- secretary. In addition to the county, several replacement, and regulations.
brary, which is an independent school townships and villages will provide
district library, separate from the Wil- Some of the programs funded by funding for the work this year. The fi- For most of the users, who a major-
liams County Public Library system. A the “Friends of the Library” are “Fancy nancial support for will be broken down ity of whom are county departments,
library card costs 50 cents and is good Nancy” tea, summer reading program, as follows: the charge will be at least $65.83. The
for a lifetime. In Ohio there are 9 million stuffed animal workshop, tablets, au- county engineer and garage’s surcharge
library card holders and the state has thor book-signings, Toledo Zoo program, Fulton County: $136,309 will be $131.67.
the largest library use per capita in the Ft. Wayne Youth Theatre, magician’s Chesterfield Township $87,185.30
nation. The largest library in the world is program and Armstrong Air & Space Fulton Township $8,434.00 The Fulton County Dog Warden re-
the Library of Congress in Washington, Museum program. Gorham Township $27,132.90 ported for week of April 29-May 5: 15
D.C. Royalton Township $ 45,883.20 strays were picked up and 11 dogs re-
More information is available by call- Swancreek Township $15,249 deemed. $40 was collected for licenses.
Library hours are Monday & Thursday ing the Montpelier Library 419-485- York Township $111,468.85 One dog was destroyed.
9:00 am-8:00 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday 3287 or on the website www.mont- Airport sewer surcharge approved:
& Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm, and Satur- pelierpubliclibrary.oplin.org. Library The commissioners approved a sur- The Fulton County Dog Warden re-
day 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Staff members announcements are also listed on Face- charge for users of the Airport sewer. ported for week of May 6-12: 11 strays
in addition to Connie are Melanie Lehm- book. The annual Fall Fest fundraiser is The surcharge will be in addition to were picked up and 13 dogs redeemed.
an, Angie Humphrey, Morgan Cameron scheduled Saturday, Oct. 6th with soup, current and future applicable sewer $260 was collected for licenses; $80 in
and Nancy Boyer, assistant librarians; sandwiches & dessert and vendors offer- charges by Wauseon, which receives redemption fees; $80 in boarding fees
Angela Bolen, adult page; Lauran Blank, ing a variety of items at the library. Mark wastewater from the county system. The and $100 for euthanization. One dog
student page; and Pat Henricks, fiscal your calendars! minimum monthly Fulton County sewer was destroyed at owner’s request. Eight
officer. user surcharge will cover the additional citations were issued.
Following the guest speaker, Auxil-
In addition to a wide range of catego- iary President Armeda conducted the James can be reached at
ries of books, the library offers maga- business portion of the meeting with [emailprotected]
zines, newspapers, DVDs, music CDs, roll call answered with your favorite
audio books, puzzles, digital downloads book or author. Thought for the day was Williams County Commissioners
and cake pans. Patrons can use com- “To handle yourself, use your head; to
puter service with internet access (fil- handle others, use your heart” by El- Airport Needs New Manager
tered) and Microsoft Office, free Wi-Fi, eanor Roosevelt. Reports were given by
color printer, in-house use of scanner/ the secretary, treasurer, gift shop, and By: James Pruitt the North side but we were told the FAA
microfilm reader/printer for The Lead- various committees. Armeda thanked all THE VILLAGE REPORTER doesn’t like alfalfa because it attracts
er Enterprise 1880-present, document who assisted with the annual Staff Ap- deer.”
binder, and die-cut & dies for card stock preciation Tea on May 7th, attended by Williams County will be looking for a
and construction paper. Other services 30 staff members. The executive board new airport manager after the current In other news, the commissioners ap-
include copy machine, network printer, delivered flowers for May patient favors. jobholder submitted his letter of resigna- proved a request by the village of Edg-
fax, laminating, poster printer, scanner Volunteers are needed for August and tion. erton to submit a Critical Infrastructure
and notary public. A meeting room is September patient favors. Jan Follett application for the CDBG Program Year
also available for a low-cost rental fee. and Gloria Poorman are in charge of Terry Hallett is moving to Angola, a 18 application cycle. Maumee Valley
June patient favors. low salary was probably the likely rea- Planning Organization is handling the
The library’s children’s department son for his departure, Airport Authority paperwork.
activities include Story Time, Movin’ to Election of officers for the 2018-2020 Board President Wilson told the Board of
Music, Lego club, Ruff readers, tween/ two-year terms was held as follows: Commissioners May 17. Hallett will be This is the first round and the appli-
teen crafts, after-school movies, family Carol Eriksen, president; Gloria Poor- available in the evenings and by phone. cation is due June 15, MVPO representa-
movies, and summer reading program man, vice president; Connie Dunseth, tive Sandy Kessler said. “Their proposal
kickoff sponsored by Montpelier Moose. secretary; and Barb Dietsch, treasurer. “We got to find a new manager,” Wil- includes a section of West Hall Street,”
On days when school is closed due to They will be installed by retiring presi- son said. “It is going to be difficult. It is Kessler said. “That will reconstruct 650
inclement weather or spring break, the dent Armeda Sawmiller during the Mon- hard to find somebody that knows avia- feet of the street, along with widening
library is open with a program for chil- day, June 11th luncheon meeting at tion and is willing to work.” that road to 24 feet.
dren and youth. 12 noon at the Montpelier Moose east
meeting room. Guest speaker will be “And part of the reason that Terry The project will also include curbs,
Adult activities include book discus- Susan Gearhart, Montpelier Chamber left was, I think because we were paying gutters, under-drains and sidewalks
sion groups (second Monday at 6:30 pm of Commerce. Roll call will be “Share a him only $25,000 salary a year. But with where they are required. In addition,
& second Tuesday at 10:00 am), “Busy Bean Days/Balloon Festival memory”. having his Hummel Aviation business, there will be 750 feet of storm sewer and
Hands/Busy Fingers” needle-working A candlelight memorial service is also it worked at that time.” The authority four curb inlets. The total cost of the
group (Thursdays at 10:00 am), chair planned. Members and guests who have will likely have to increase its budget to project is $452,000. It is all residential.
yoga (Monday & Wednesday 12:30 pm), not already made reservations for the boost the salary to attract someone else.
adult crafting class on variable schedule, luncheon should contact Barb Dietsch, The village has secured $181,440
and book sale twice a year. Also avail- ph: 419-485-3229. “Because it is a full-time job,” Wilson from OPWC. With the administration
said. “I mean mowing especially.” Wilson costs for the CDBG MVPO is requesting
Senior Health & Fitness asked if the county had someone who $270,560 to complete the project.
Fair To Be Held At Cameron could assist with mowing or manage the
airport 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The board approved a recommenda-
tion to appoint Michael Elkins as the
“I guess that is kind of where I am Member At Large to the Williams County
at on that,” Wilson said. He asked if the Board of DD, term from today’s date to
county could assist in placing the ad Dec. 31, 2021.
in the right newspapers. County board
Chairman Brian Davis said the authority The board read this proclamation
could use social media. submitted by Lauren Crites from Hillside
Country Living submitted a proclama-
The pressing need is to get somebody tion from Hillside in regard to Ruby Viola
on the mowing. The airport mows 20 Lockhart.
acres with a 6-foot mower. That looks
big until you get out to the field, Davis Ruby celebrated her 106th birthday
said. The cost for mowing this summer May 17, 2018 and the commissioners de-
could be $15,000, Wilson said. A refur- clared the day Ruby Lockhart Day. Ruby
bished mower which covers 12-15 feet is was born in Elkhart, Indiana, May 17,
available for $15,000. A new unit costs 1912, and has been a resident of Hillside
$80,000-$100,000. Country Living since February 2014.

So far no local mowing company has Ruby became the wife of Barr in 1931
bid on the project. The commissioners and together they had three children.
told Wilson to reach out to Clark’s Mow- That led to 11 grandchildren, 14 great-
ing. grandchildren and 13 great great-grand-
children.
“Well if you have an estimate, that
way then you can weigh out yeah if we During her residency at Hillside
have someone,” Lew Hilkert said. “You Country Living, she has been an inspira-
are only going to need that about seven tion to others demonstrated by her abili-
months out the year you know for some- ties, positive attitude, independence and
one to mow.” The airport has planted al- her longevity. Ruby, in her quiet way has
falfa on the south side and let someone been a force for good and a stabilizing
bale it and give a small percentage of. influence on those around her.

“So we don’t have to mow that,” Wil- James can be reached at
son said. “The idea was to do that on [emailprotected]

Angola, Ind. – Cameron Memorial creatinine, magnesium, albumin, cho- Fulton County Commissioners
Community Hospital and Northern lesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL, SGOT, Gerken Awarded Asphalt Paving Contract
Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Cen- alkaline phosphatase, glucose and total
ter are pleased to present the first an- bilirubin. This panel requires a 12-hour By: James Pruitt $52,898 and Royalton Township, $8,536.
nual Senior Health & Fitness Fair on fast. No food or drink (other than water THE VILLAGE REPORTER (Numbers are rounded)
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 from 9:00 or black coffee) for 12 hours preceding
a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Cameron Hospital. the blood draw. Gerken Paving of Napoleon, Ohio, sub- The commissioners approved a con-
This event is for community members mitted the lone bid for the Fulton County tract May 1 with Hank’s Plumbing and
age 55+ and no pre-registration is nec- • A1C ($22.00) – This test is to moni- asphalt resurfacing project. The bid was Heating to relocate a waterline. The line is
essary. tor patients with diabetes. It does not $2,619,655.99. The engineer’s estimate part of the Northeast Water System and
require fasting. was $2,501,185. The Fulton Board of has to be moved to avoid a conflict with a
Seniors are encouraged to attend for County Commissioners accepted the bid relocated culvert on U.S. 20. The cost will
health education, demonstrations, give- • PSA ($12.00) – This test is used to at their May 3 meeting. be $29,473.
a-ways, refreshments, screenings and detect high levels of PSA that may indi-
much more. Additionally, lab tests will cate an increased risk for prostate can- The bulk of the project will be on coun- The commissioners will be accepting
be available for a reduced rate for fair cer. This test is for men only and does ty roads ($1.6 million). Other jurisdictions unit price bids for road salt until 9 a.m.
attendees. The tests available include: not require fasting. include: Clinton Township, $488,688; July 26.
Fulton Township, $213,948; Dover Town-
•General Health Panel ($20.00) – This For more information, please call Tra- ship, $190,547; Swancreek Township, James can be reached at
panel tests CBC, sodium, potassium, cy Donley at 260-667-5766 or Bridgette [emailprotected]
McShane at 260-665-9467.

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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 9

Ohio Woman, 113, Is Now American Red Cross Emphasizes
Importance Of Blood Donation
The Oldest Person In The US
At Stryker Rotary Meeting
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — Brown was born in 1904 in Atlanta
A 113-year-old woman living in subur- and moved to Cleveland when she was
ban Cleveland is believed to be the old- 18. She married and had five children,
est person in the United States after the three of whom are still living. The Cleve-
death of a 114-year-old Pennsylvania land Heights resident has more than 50
woman. grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great grandchildren.
Cleveland.com reports the 88-year-
old daughter of Lessie Brown says her Family members have attributed
mother remarked, “that’s good” when Brown’s long life to her eating a yam ev-
told Friday she had become the coun- ery day until she was 110.
try’s oldest person.
Delphine Gibson was 114 when she
Daughter Verline Wilson says Brown died Wednesday in Huntingdon, Penn-
spends much of her days sleeping. sylvania.

PHOTO PROVIDED
BLOOD DONATION ... Stephanie Burris, Account Manager for The American Red
Cross, spoke to the Stryker Rotary on Tuesday evening at their regular weekly
meeting. Stephanie finds venues that provide what is needed to hold blood drives.
In some cases she is contacted by someone or an organization that would like
to sponsor a blood drive. She commonly works with churches as well as schools
to provide this service to the public. The blood collected will be used where it is
needed and the need is great. Every two seconds someone in the country needs
to receive the life saving blood. Stephanie told the club that 36% of Americans
are able to donate blood, however about 9% actually donate blood. One additional
need is volunteers, because volunteers are needed to assist with every blood drive.
The American Red Cross provides hospitals with data showing the blood that will
be available from donations two to three months in advance. This advance notice
OLDEST LIVING PERSON ... In this May 11, 2018 frame from video, family mem- is required to insure blood is in the correct place at the correct time. Provisions
bers stop by to visit with Lessie Brown, who is 113, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. are also in place in case of a disaster when a large amount of blood is needed in
She is believed to be the oldest person in the United States after the death of a a single location. Stephanie, pictured on the left, is shown with Stryker Rotarian,
114-year-old Pennsylvania woman. (David Petkiewicz/The Plain Dealer via AP) Beth Rediger. May Blood Drives Schedule: Wednesday, May 16th 7:30am – 1:30pm

Bryan High School, Tuesday, May 29th 9:00am – 3:00pm Williams County Com-
missioners Office **All Donors will receive a FREE T-Shirt for donating at this loca-
Governor Kasich Creates One-Stop tion, Friday, June 1st 12:30pm – 6:00pm Pioneer Area Chamber, Wednesday, June
Information Office For Legal Immigrants 6th 1:00pm – 7:00pm Stryker High School ***All Donors will receive a FREE
CEDAR FAIR TICKET (Good for Cedar Point/ Kings Island) Limited Space – please
schedule an appointment online, Friday, June 22nd 12pm – 4pm First Lutheran
the needs they see for new arrivals, and Church Stryker.
By: Laura Hanco*ck the website will be updated. The office
is housed with the Ohio Development
CLEVELAND.COM
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. John Ka- Stryker Village Administrator InformsServices Agency, which will make em-
sich announced Tuesday the state has ployees available to immigrants when
created the Office of Opportunities for they need for further help. Rotary Of Upcoming Projects
New Americans, an information hub to
help legal immigrants connect to edu- Kasich doesn’t anticipate the new of-
cation, jobs and even find answers to fice will cost Ohio much money, since
practical concerns such as how to find much of the effort entails promoting
a doctor in the U.S. existing state, federal and local govern-
The office is a way for Ohio to unroll ment programs.
the welcome mat to immigrants, Kasich Everyone seeking help from the of-
said, because Ohio’s population isn’t fice is expected to reside in the United
growing as fast as other states. Kasich States lawfully, said Padmini Roy-Dix-
said he wants more legal immigrants on, an immigrant herself, who will be
to move to Ohio, praising cultural and heading the effort.
economic contributions they can bring “I don’t foresee this office checking
to a community. for documents,” she said.
Immigrants have on average higher Then Kasich -- who people say may
levels of education than the average run for president in 2020 --talked
Ohioan, Kasich said. And their skill set about immigration at the federal level.
often differs from predominant skills “Wouldn’t it be great if Congress
of residents in the regions where they could do something on immigration?”
land, which can diversify the economy, he asked.
he said. He doesn’t believe it is possible to
Kasich acknowledged that many round up and deport all roughly 11 mil-
people stereotype and judge immi- lion unauthorized immigrants living in
grants. But that is unacceptable, he the U.S. and is hopeful a small group
said. PHOTO PROVIDED
“Everyone is made in the image of of Republicans in the U.S. House can PLANS FOR THE YEAR ... Al Riegsecher, Stryker Village Administrator, told the
the Lord,” Kasich said. “We’re going to force a vote on the so-called Dreamers, Stryker Rotary Club about a few of the projects planned for the village during this
love people.” or undocumented residents whose par- year. Al has been work for the village for more than sixteen years and has held sev-
Immigrants can use Google translate ents brought them to the United States eral positions with the village during that time. The largest project as far as funds
to navigate www.NewAmericans.Ohio. as children. will be the replacement of the water line under the railroad track. This project is
Gov, which for now has information on He praised President Ronald Reagan estimated to cost $100,000 with the village paying 50%. East Curtis Street will have
education and training, jobs and how for addressing the issue in a way that the sidewalks improved from Main Street all the way to Maple Street. This improve-
to grow a business. Kasich will ap- he described as respectful to the immi- ment will add walks where they do not exist today near Maple Street. The sidewalk
point an advisory committee to talk to grants project is estimated to cost $32,000 with this paying 50%. New stop signs will also
Ohio’s immigrant communities about “People live in the shadows,” Kasich be added that will have flashing lights. Al told the club that the stop sign improve-
said. “As you know, I don’t like that.” ments on main street uptown have improved the safety of the intersection. Drivers
see the signs and are stopping on a consistent basis. The Village is also working
with First Energy to provide lighting improvements at the Depot. During the coming
week the railroad has informed the Village that they will be replacing the pavement
on the track uptown, and the track will be closed for the project. One Rotarian
asked about the water testing and Al said that the water is tested every day. Several
Rotarians commented that they felt the current crew of village workers and police
officers seem to be working very well together. Al Riegsecher, pictured on the right,
stands in front of the Stryker Rotary Banner with Stryker Rotarian, Ron Short.

Delta Graduate Saves A Family Of
Ducklings Stuck In Storm Drain

By: Forrest R. Church amazing to see how many good people
THE VILLAGE REPORTER came together to lend a hand.”

MAY 15TH, 2018: Tessa Rae Oster- “I was able to grab a couple babies
hout, a 2014 graduate of Delta High out of the first drain, but the rest had
School, showed her love for animals to- gotten scared and started to move un-
day when instead of standing by, took derground to the next. With the help of
CREATING NEW OFFICE ... Gov. John Kasich signed an executive order to cre- action to rescue a family of ducklings Amos Towing, we were able to lift the top
ate a new state office that will assist legal immigrants with finding jobs, going to stuck in a drain at Walmart in Bowling off of the second drain.”
school and day-to-day challenges of living in the United States. (Laura Hanco*ck/ Green.
cleveland.com) In a late afternoon interview with The “After an hour and a half, I finally
Village Reporter, Osterhout stated, “Five was able to reach that eighth baby. It
Wauseon’s Anna Engle Honored At ducklings were with the mama when was a struggle, but I was determined to
they were struggling to get over the get the mama her babies! The release
curb. I helped them over and then no- was the most beautiful thing I have ever
UF’s ‘A Night Among the Stars’ ticed there were eight more babies down watched and it was definitely the best
in the drain.” day ever.”
“With the gracious help of Tom Siev-
FINDLAY, OH (05/18/2018)-- Anna Engle, of Wauseon was recently honored at ing of (animal control), we were able to Osterhout, a proud Delta Panther
a University of Findlay event, “A Night Among the Stars.” Engle was named as a catch the mother and the five babies to graduate, is a Junior at Bowling Green
Colleges Against Cancer Relay for Life top individual fundraiser. keep them close with a net bought by State University where she is majoring
The campus event was sponsored by UF’s Office of Student Activities, Commuter Deb McDonald and her husband. Ev- in Communications while minoring in
Services and Leadership Development. eryone was so helpful and it was so Marketing.

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Library News

June Adult Programs At Swanton Public Library Groovy Things Are Happening

SUMMER READING @ June’s card making class will be held At The Montpelier Library
THE SWANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY on June 21st in the Community Room
June 11 is the start of this year’s from 6:30-8:00pm. Join our class for a What better way to kick off our “Li- of the creative activities included in the
adult summer reading fun! Fill out a night of crafting! Class fee is $6.00 (for braries Rock” summer reading program packets.
small form for each book or magazine three cards). Children 8 and older are than with an awesome program! Lori Fi-
you read and drop it into the big glass welcome accompanied by an adult. Call thian brought her “Drummunity” drum Ages 6 and up, read a book to “Part-
jar in the library. Each week a few forms or stop in to register today! circle to the Montpelier Public School ner,” our Ruff Reader dog on Thursday,
will be drawn and the lucky winners will for grades Pre-k through 6 on Tuesday, May 31 at 3:30.
receive a homemade pie! Pick up entry WRITERS GROUP May 15. We made some far-out music
forms at the front desk, beside the jar, The monthly Writers’ Group will be and had a rockin’ great time! Mark your calendars for the summer
or find them on-line. The last week of meeting at 7:00pm on the first Thurs- reading program REGISTRATION BLITZ!
July we’ll draw for grand prizes, includ- day of the month. Do you want to write Ages 0-5 make sure you stop in for This will be held at the Montpelier Mu-
ing gift certificates, gift baskets, and but are not sure how? Are you a writer Storytime with Ms. Morgan on Wednes- nicipal Park on Friday, June 1 from
more. Read more every week to increase interested in input on your work? If so, day, May 30 at 11;00! 4:30-6:30pm. You do not need to live in
your chances of winning – we’ve given you’re invited to join the writers’ group Montpelier or have a library card to par-
you the perfect excuse. It’s that simple! led by local freelance author Nathan Ja- Drum roll PLEASE! On May 30 we ticipate in the summer reading program
cobs. Attendees should bring works to will unveil the TEEN VERSION of our events...AND all events are free!
BUILD A PAPER BOUQUET share, both finished and in-progress, summer reading program. This isn’t
WITH MARY WILLETS and be ready to discuss ways to improve your typical summer reading program! Calling all teens! We would love
writing skills. Ages 12-18 can stop in after May 30 and to start a Teen Advisory Group at the
Instruction will be given to create a CANVAS PAINTING WITH DONNA pick up their very own activity packet Montpelier Library. If you are in grades
“unique to you” bouquet of whimsical MILLS: BICYCLE AND FLOWERS that is loaded with tons of intriguing 7th-12th and would like to help shape
daisies. A huge assortment of colors will Just in time for summer, join Donna summer fun. All you have to do is com- the programs and activities at your li-
be provided to choose from to suit any Mills on Thursday, June 21st for this plete the activities you like and rack up brary, stop in and speak with us! We
creative style. After snipping and past- month’s canvas painting class! June’s the points...then choose which amazing want to hear from YOU!
ing, each paper gardener will leave with summery scene will be a bicycle with prize you want to go after! MUSIDOKU,
a handful of beautiful 4” multi-layered a basket full of flowers. Class fee is COMIC STRIP PAGE, BLACKOUT PO- If you don’t have your Montpelier
daisies. The only requirement is to be $25 per person and registration is re- ETRY and RECREATING A FAMOUS AL- Parks & Rec Program Guide yet, swing
brave! No artistic or “craft” gene re- quired. BUM COVER...these are just a sampling by the Montpelier Library and pick up
quired! Class fee is $20 and attendees MANAGING STRESS AND ANXIETY your copy. It’s jam-packed with tons of
must bring their own sharp scissors. All community activities.
other supplies provided! WITH ESSENTIAL OILS
Erica Mishka of Young Living will vis- Senior Center News
JUNE YOGA SCHEDULE it the library on
Mixed Level Hatha Yoga I & II will be Tuesday the 26th from 6:00-7:30pm Bryan Senior Center Announces
held on Mondays, the 4th, 11th, 18th, for a free class on using essential oils to Regular Euchre Party Results
and 25th from 10:15 am to 11:45 am. manage stress. Registration is request-
These sessions are slightly more ad- ed, but walk-ins are also welcome! The Bryan Senior Center hosted its regular euchre party on, Tuesday May 15,
vanced, providing an opportunity to ex- 2018. There were 16 players present. The winners for the day were: 1st place went
pand participants’ skill levels. Class fee ONGOING PROGRAMS to: Cletus Noll with a 336. 2nd place went to: Bonnie Taylor with a 298. The win-
is $10 per session. Come join the chess group on ners of the door prizes were: Verna Shaw, Bonnie Taylor, Harry Sanders, Vinnie
Hatha Yoga Basics will be offered on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm or Sat- Stark and Shirley Williams. The next regular euchre party will be held on May 22,
Thursdays, 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th urday afternoons at 1:00 pm. Players 2018 from 1 to 3 pm. There will be snacks following cards. We hope to see you here
from 10:15 am to 11:45 am. Class fee of all skill levels are invited. Also join us at the Bryan Senior Center. For more information call: 419-636-4047.
is by donation, proceeds benefit the li- at the library to craft with our Knitting/
brary. Crochet group on Wednesdays in June,
JUNE CARD MAKING: SYMPATHY, the 13th and 27th, at 6:30. Beginners
GET WELL, AND THINKING OF YOU welcome!

Summer Reading Programs At Edon

Branch Library To Start In June May Birthdays Celebrated At

The Edon Branch Library will be hold- make a craft! This will be from 10:00 am
ing many exciting Summer Reading events
with the theme “Libraries Rock”. Stop in to

The Fulton County Senior Centerthe library to sign up for fun activities and
reading prizes! until 12:00 pm.
Our teen programs will kick off start-

ing on Monday, June 11th, with the show-
ing of “Black Panther” (PG-13). The show-
Summer Reading will officially kick off ing will start at 4:00 pm, and you must
on Monday, June 5th at 1:00 pm, with be 13 or signed in by a parent/guardian.
yard games and building ice cream sun- On Monday, July 16th, we will be show-
daes! This is an event the whole family can ing the movie, “The Death Cure” (PG-13)
enjoy. Sign up is encouraged, but not re- at 4:00 pm. If you are under 13, you must
quired to attend. be signed in by a parent/guardian. Teen
Summer Reading will be filled with a Make and Take will be held every Thurs-
many children’s programs. All children’s day in June and July. Stop in and create
programs will start at 1:00 pm. On Tues- a project!
day, June 12, brings us the “Alex Thomas Adult Programs Start on Friday, June
and Friends” Interactive Puppet Program. 1st, with a dinner and a movie! We will be
Wednesday, June 13th, we will have a “Na- showing Black Panther (PG-13). Showtime
tures Music” program where the kids will starts at 7:00pm. Our adult Maker Space
make wind chimes! On Wednesday, June programs will be held anytime on Mon-
20th, we are holding a program titled, “Art days in June with a sewing station and
Rocks”, where kids can get creative with July with glass etching. On Monday, June
art! We recommend that the kids wear old 25th, we will have mosaic rock painting at
clothes. On Wednesday, June 27th Chil- 5:30 pm.
dren will be able to make their own instru- We will also have Family Time events
ments and play in the Rooster Cups Band! this summer! Starting June 8th, we will
Magician and literacy based performer Jim show a family movie and provide snacks at
Barron will join us on Wednesday, July the library. This will be every Friday from
11th. On Wednesday, July 18th, we will be that point on, and Showtime is at 2:00pm.
holding a program, “Drumming up Fun”, On Friday, July 6th, we will have a family
where kids will create their own drums. dinner and movie at 7:00pm. We will be
Make sure to bring your finished drums showing “The Greatest Showman” (PG).
PHOTO PROVIDED
for the closing on Wednesday July 25th! The Edon Branch Library is located at CELEBRATIONS ... Celebrating birthdays for the month of May at the Fulton Coun-
For the closing, the Dumpster Drummers 105 S. Michigan Street. For more informa- ty Senior Center Jeff Waidelich and Bill Taylor.
will be joining us! Also, on Saturdays in tion, or to register for Summer Reading,
June and July, feel free to stop in and contact Cynthia Jewell at 419-272-2839.

May Birthdays & AnniversariesMontpelier Public Library’s Book
At Edgerton Senior CenterDiscussion Group June’s Selection
The only thing better than a good ance and assumed death of a vibrant,
book is discussing a good book! The charismatic mother whose family tries
Montpelier Public Library invites you to to piece together the secrets she has left
come to their Book Discussion Group behind.
each month. In June, the discussion
groups will meet on June 11 from 6:30- Copies of the book are available at
7:30 p.m. and June 12 from 10:00 – the circulation desk of the library. For
11:00 a.m. This month’s selection is more information, stop in or call the li-
Watch Me Disappear by Janelle Brown. brary at 419-485-3287. The Montpelier
A New York Times Bestseller, the novel Public Library is located at 216 East
focuses on the mysterious disappear- Main St. Montpelier. We look forward to
having you join in our discussion!

Restored WWII Bomber
Memphis Belle Makes Public Debut

By: Mitch Stacy The Memphis Belle has spent the last PHOTO PROVIDED
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS dozen years or so undergoing a piece-by-
piece rehabilitation, from the clear plas- MAY BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES ... Birthdays front row: Jan Boeke and Joe
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — World War II tic nose cone down to the twin .50-cali- Hinkle. Back row: Host Penny from Parkview Nursing Center, Anniversary -Vickie
bomber Memphis Belle is set to go on ber machine guns mounted in the tail. & Ron Apt.
display for the first time since getting
a yearslong restoration at the National The plane was celebrated for being
Museum of the United States Air Force the first bomber to survive 25 missions
in Ohio. over occupied Europe and return to the
U.S.
The B-17 “Flying Fortress” will be in-
troduced Thursday morning as the an- For years, it had been displayed out-
chor of an extensive exhibit in the Day- side in its namesake Tennessee city, de-
ton-area museum’s World War II gallery. teriorating from weather and vandalism.

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WCGS Given Presentation Three Arts Club Holds Final
By Local Historian Meeting Before Summer Break

Some Williams County, Ohio Cem- plains how to find graves using Google PHOTO PROVIDED
eteries “A Closer Look” was the topic Maps. He displayed Google Map repre-
present by local historian, Richard Cool- sentation of each cemetery and then ac- MEAL & TOUR ... The Three Arts Club held their May meeting at Father John’s
ey. His presentation was projected onto tual ground level photos. in Bryan. After a delicious meal, a tour was given. The Club will take a summer
the WCPL’s new projection TV screen. break and meet again in September. Those attending were Kim Grime, Deb Nixon,
This writer is not native to the area so During the “Victorian Rustic Move- Ruth Parrott, Cathie Batt, Connie Brandeberry, Mel Mercer, Candi Tressler, Me-
all the information was new but the oth- ment”, 1890 - 1925, the Woodmen of the linda Norris, Emily Schlosser, Joan Rohlf, Terri Westfall Linda Johnston, Shirley
er attendees were very familiar with the World was founded. For an $100 insur- Taylor, and Shelley Elser.
cemetery names and locations and thor- ance rider, a person could design any
oughly enjoyed the presentation. size tombstone they wanted and make Fulton County Habitat For Humanity
it as elaborate as they desired. If visit- Raffling Off New Playhouse
In alphabetical order, Mr. Cooley be- ing Fetters Cemetery in Center Town-
gan with Barrett Cemetery in Madison ship be certain to watch your step as Habitat for Humanity of Fulton Coun- this opportunity at a better future.”
Township. He showed a pile of tomb- there are gopher holes and overturned ty, Ohio is raffling off a brand new, cus- The playhouse raffle is just one way
stones and stated that every cemetery tombstones. Floral Grove Cemetery in tom made playhouse. This “mini-home”
had these. Stating that it was a shame Madison Township has an old fashioned was constructed with love by local vol- Habitat hopes to raise funds for future
that often after the tombstone fell over it hand water pump. Tombstones contains unteers from Dental Health Associates projects. The winner will receive a brand
was moved to a pile because then visi- “lambs” generally indicated that the per- in Swanton. Donations of materials, new, 6’x8’ quality constructed building
tors would not know where the actual son buried is a child. supplies and funding have helped make with two windows, custom-made wood-
grave was located within the cemetery. this fundraiser for the local Habitat af- en door, cement siding and equipped
The Oakwood Cemetery in Spring- filiate a success. with electrical capability if desired.
Beaver Creek Cemetery in Jefferson field Township, Stryker has a “Soldier’s
Township began in 1789 - 1790 near Circle”. James Bradley who wrote a His- Funds received will help Habitat The unit is ready to be painted or
and church and was seldom used. Burk- tory of the West and was the first sol- build and repair homes in Fulton Coun- customized by the winner. Delivery
holder in Jefferson Township contains ider to locate General Custer’s body is ty in 2018 and 2019. Habitat partner within Fulton County is included. But
markers made of zinc, copper and tin, buried here. There was a wealth of in- homeowners help build their homes, you can’t win if you don’t buy a tick-
which tend to break easily. Farnham formation leaving me with the desire to complete homeowner and financial edu- et! Tickets are just $10 each or three
Cemetery in St. Joseph Township has a have a second session with Mr. Cooley. cation, perform community volunteer- for $25. Deadline to purchase is next
white picket fence. Mr. Cooley explained His book , A History of Williams County, ism and pay back the cost of the home Wednesday, May 23 with drawing on
that there is a Youtube video which ex- Ohio Cemeteries is to be published as to Habitat through a low or no interest Thursday, May 24. View the prize at
soon formatting logistics are resolved. mortgage. Ace Hardware, Wauseon after May 18.

In lieu of a meeting in Jun, the Habitat repair partners pay back the Tickets can be purchased at any local
WCGS will hold its Annual Banquet at cost of their repair project in the same Farmers and Merchants State Bank, any
the Moose Lodge in Montpelier, Monday, way. “The Habitat mission has always local State Bank, Dental Health Associ-
June 18th, 2017 at: 6:30 pm . Preregis- and will always be a hand up, not a ates, through Habitat Board and Staff
tration IS REQUIRED. Cost is $14 per hand out to local families in need of members or online at www.habitatfco.
person. The Local History and Geneal- safe, affordable housing”, states Heidi org. Questions? Call 419-335-7000;
ogy Center is located at 107 East High Kern, Habitat’s executive director. She Official rules, sponsors and photos
Street. For more information, please adds, “But we can’t fulfill this mission are also available at Habitat’s website.
contact Jane Huffman or Denver Hen- without the support of local donors and Help Habitat raise the money needed to
derson at 419-636-6734 ext. 275 volunteers, willing to give of themselves raise walls – buy a raffle ticket for your
so their neighbors can work hard for chance to win your dream playhouse,
The purpose of the WCGS is the pres- garden shed, she-shed or man-cave.
ervation of county records and family
research. Monthly meetings are held the
second Monday of each month, exclud-
ing July and Au-gust, in the Harmon
Room of the West Annex of the Bryan
Public Library. For further information
concerning WCGS, email Pat Goebel wc-
[emailprotected], visit the Website at
www.wcgs-orgs.com, or write to WCGS,
PO Box 293, Bryan, OH 43506.

The Edon House Says ‘Thank You’

With A Free Community Breakfast

By: Timothy Kays budget. As David noted, the pool table Cleland’s Outdoor World
THE VILLAGE REPORTER in the game room is free, the music is Celebrates New Ownership
free, as are all the televisions.
Quick question...when was the last With Grand Re-Opening
time that you were in the Edon Steak- The Edon House has quickly become
house? Was it a while ago? If so, David the worst kept secret in Northwest Ohio, Swanton, OH – After 50 years of own- urday, June 2 starting at 10 am; with
Rogers and Kimberly Rivas would like to and for the best of reasons...dedication ership, Cleland’s Outdoor World and a week-long tent sale running Sunday,
have a talk with you. They have part- to the community. While hosting the Training Center was sold on February June 3 – 8 during regular business hours.
nered up to give the Edon Steakhouse free breakfast, a subject of talk amongst 13, 2018, to Genoa natives, Ken Shields Celebrity guest Travis (T-Bone) Turner
a makeover so complete and thorough, the management and the locals was a and Jan Trask. Cleland’s has offered from The Bone Collectors will be in atten-
even the name has changed. Now simply proposed ‘Bike Night’ on June 8. Hosted firearm and archery sales, pistol and ar- dance on grand re-opening day as well as
known as the Edon House, this business by the Edon House, the event will be co- chery range, archery pro-shop, and gun- live music, games for the kids, gun and
has been transformed into the family ordinated by the Nozzlemen Motorcycle smithing, as well as safety courses. Un- bow giveaways, new brand demonstra-
friendly social hub of northwestern Wil- Club of Ohio. This MC, the only chap- der the new ownership, the programs will tions, 107.7, and food. The annual tent
liams County. The transformation has ter in Ohio, is made up entirely of rid- continue to be expanded, youth firearm sale will start the following day, with spe-
been wholly embraced by the commu- ers who are currently volunteers, paid, training as well as summer youth archery cial events planned throughout the week.
nity, and as a way of saying thanks to on call or full time Firefighters, EMTs or camps will be added.
Bomber Country, David and Kimberly, Paramedics in good standing with their You can find more information at Cle-
with the assistance of members of the respective departments. The Nozzlemen About the event: Cleland’s will be host- lands.com or on Facebook at Cleland’s
Northwest Township Fire Department, MC is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) group that ing grand re-opening starting on Sat- Outdoor World.
invited the community of Edon in for a uses their love of safe motorcycle rid-
free breakfast on the morning of May 20. ing and their dedication to the safety The Greatest Pow-Wow In
of their respective communities to raise Ohio Is In Mohican Country
David and Kimberly cannot stop talk- money for burn victims.
ing about how much they love the peo- Loudonville, Ohio – May 16, 2018 – ings and much more. Don’t miss the
ple of Edon, and they have gone to great As a way of thanking the community, Native American culture is celebrated at auction.
lengths to create a family friendly social the Edon House began serving a free one of the best Pow-Wows in the country
environment that has people talking far breakfast of bacon and eggs to whoever – The Great Mohican Pow-Wow. It was Pow-Wows are celebrations that last
outside the realm of Bomber Country. walked in the door beginning at 10:00 previously named one of the top 100 for days and are remembered for a life-
Yes, the Edon House still serves alcohol, a.m. on May 20. Served in the bar area, events in North America by the Ameri- time. In that tradition, this authentic
but in a different atmosphere. It’s not the locals and families who took advan- can Bus Association. Pow-Wow is three-days long and multi-
every day that you find a tavern with a tage of the Edon House hospitality en- day discount packages are available as
sign by the door admonishing the read- joyed their morning fare. Conversation The Great Mohican Pow-Wow will be well as campsites. This scared ritual is
er to ‘Love Jesus’. As a family friendly and laughter floated upon a bed of con- hosted by Mohican Reservation Camp & the coming together of Native tribes to
gathering spot, the place really jumps temporary Christian music that played Festival Grounds in Loudonville, Ohio honor ancestors and renew their tradi-
with hometown spirit. As Kimberly ex- in the background. twice in 2018 from July 13-15 and Sep- tions and heritage. It is a real cultural
plained, when the Bomber football team tember 14-16. The setting is everything. presentation – not a hobbyist show.
racks up a home win, the Edon House The synergy created by the Edon These festival grounds are nestled in se-
becomes THE place to be in the commu- community and the Edon House is cluded wooded hills, lending itself well The Pow-Wow emphasizes lifestyles,
nity. The adjacent game room is where something that was more than a plea- to the authenticity and beauty of this fellowship and competition among
you’ll find the football team, chowing sure to witness. David and Kimberly annual celebration. tribes. It showcases custom dancing,
down on the free pizza served up by the love the people of Edon, and the people colorful ceremonial dress, the passing
Edon House. Meanwhile, their parents of Edon love their gracious hosts at The 2018 show features breathtaking down of songs, sharing of foods and
are socializing in the bar area. It’s a the Edon House. If it has been a while tomahawk throwing and fire starting by storytelling. All of which are critical to
place where the whole family can come, since you’ve been in the establishment, Coyote Dog,hoop dancing by Moontee the survival of a culture. One of the
have great food, great conversation and you owe it to yourself to experience this Sinquah, colorful ceremonial dancing, most spectacular sights at an authen-
a great time, all on a family friendly community gathering place for yourself. music of the Andes Mountains by Mal- tic Pow-Wow is the palate of color woven
kuri, mesmerizing flutist Douglas Blue throughout the festivities.
Timothy can be reached at Feather, and powerful storytelling by
[emailprotected] Lance White Eagle. There are also inter- The Great Mohican Pow-Wow will be
tribal dancing and drum competitions hosted by Mohican Reservation Camp-
PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF that will free the spirit. grounds at 23270 Wally Road South
in Loudonville, Ohio.Admission is $8/
SERVING UP THE BREAKFASTS ... Kimberly Rivas (at center) enlisted the able as- Throughout the festival grounds adult and $4/child with discounts for
sistance of Hollie Call, and Florence Township Firefighters Ron Green, Pete Muehl- there are demonstrations of Native two and three day passes as well as for
feld, Joe Thiel and Dan Keller to keep the bacon and eggs rolling. American culture. You can get a taste colleges, groups, scouts, teachers, se-
of Native American Indian foods. Plus, niors and veterans. For complete infor-
more than 40 artisans display and sell mation or directions, phone 1-800-766-
a wide variety of Native American made 2267 or visit www.mohicanpowwow.
furs, clothes, baskets, art, jewelry, carv- com.

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Lost History: How 4 Ohio Kids Ended Pay Toilets In US

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — The next time you step into a erage: four newspapers, two TV stations, three wire even a single stall named in honor of the committee or
public restroom, say a quiet thank you to Dayton na- services and several radio stations. Chicago moved to its founding members. The group’s exploits are mostly
tives Michael and Ira Gessel, Steve Froikin and Natalie get rid of pay-to-go toilets. forgotten.
Precker.
“Everybody could relate to our cause and that’s “This all happened in the days before the internet
After all, it was their efforts nearly 50 years ago that why we were so successful,” Gessel said. and a news story died when you took the newspapers
allowed Americans to pee for free. out with the trash,” he said. “There aren’t many pay
In May 1976, Ohio Gov. James Rhodes signed the toilets left and I suspect many people today have never
The high school students founded the Committee to toilet bill into law. It put a lid on the problem by requir- seen one. You don’t get much mileage talking about
End Pay Toilets in America in late 1968 and launched ing an equal number of free toilets for every pay one. your campaign to eliminate pay toilets if people don’t
what would be a tenacious, cheeky national campaign A $1,000 penalty was tacked on for non-compliance. know what you’re talking about.”
to get rid of the hated pay toilets.
With state after state enacting bans, and roughly In a way, though, the campaign helped launch Ges-
“We were a bunch of high school — and later col- half of the pay toilets decommissioned in the country, sel’s 40-year career in Washington.
lege — students who were angry at pay toilets and the committee declared victory and the Daytonians
wanted to do something about it,” said Gessel, who is went on with their lives. As a college student, he applied for a summer in-
now vice president of federal programs for the Dayton ternship with Whalen, then the congressman repre-
Development Coalition. “Some students spend their Ira Gessel is now a retired mathematics professor senting Dayton and Montgomery County. Thinking he
time going to parties and drinking; we wrote model in Boston; Steve Froikin lives in Chicago and writes needed something to stand out in a competitive field,
legislation and drafted press releases. Everyone has to online training courses; Natalie Precker lives in Los Gessel listed the group’s effort on his resume.
have a hobby.” Angeles; before his current gig with the development
coalition, Michael Gessel worked for former U.S. Reps. He later found out that when Whalen’s aide, George
The Committee to End Pay Toilets in America re- Charles Whalen and Tony Hall. Lowrey, saw the resume he said, “Committee to End
ceived national media coverage during its campaign in Pay Toilets in America? We have to get this guy.”
the early 1970s. Gessel said he doesn’t know of a public restroom or

For readers under the age of 50, thousands of pub- Campbell Soup CEO Out,
lic restrooms across the country had locking mech- Steel Tariffs To Bite Soon
anisms on stall doors that required a dime or more
to open. If you didn’t have any money — or the right NEW YORK (AP) — The top executive at Campbell RETIREMENT ... In this Feb. 23, 2017, file photo,
change — you were out of luck or had to make a de- Soup will retire and the company is undergoing a stra- Campbell Soup CEO Denise Morrison speaks during a
grading crawl under the door. tegic review as it tries to revive sales that have been meeting between President Donald Trump and manu-
under pressure due to shifting American tastes and facturing executives at the White House in Washing-
The idea for changing the world came on a Gessel rising costs. ton. The top executive at Campbell Soup will retire and
family road trip along the Pennsylvania Turnpike in the company is undergoing a strategic review as it tries
December 1968 when the brothers encountered pay Denise Morrison, who has been has been CEO to revive sales that have been under pressure due to
toilets at a Howard Johnson Restaurant. They saw it since 2011, is being replaced immediately by Keith shifting American tastes. Morrison, who has been has
as an affront to human dignity. Ending pay toilets be- McLoughlin, who will lead the company on an interim been CEO since 2011, is being replaced immediately
came a number one priority. basis. by Keith McLoughlin, who will lead the company on an
interim basis. Shares slid 5 percent before the opening
Ira penned an article that urged people to ask Con- The company, founded almost 150 years ago, is bell Friday, May 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
gress to support legislation to ban pay toilets. Froikin also facing new headwinds due to recent changes in company Snyder’s-Lance Inc.
printed the article in the Meadowdale High School stu- U.S. trade policy.
dent newspaper and the friends created the Commit- Campbell’s now expects 2018 earnings to decline
tee to End Pay Toilets in America. In March, the Trump administration slapped tariffs between 5 percent and 6 percent, greater than the pre-
on imported steel and aluminum. vious projections of a decline ranging between 1 per-
The logo was a fist clenching chains rising from a cent and 3 percent.
toilet bowl. “Ballad of the Pay Toilet” became the cam- Anthony DiSilvestro, the chief financial officer at
paign anthem and “Ode to a Pay Toilet” — a poem Campbell, said a lot of the company’s rising costs will Industry analysts scrambled to break down what
— was read aloud at the first meeting, attended by be “driven by the impact of anticipated tariffs.” happened during the quarter, focusing on falling gross
29 members at the downtown Dayton public library. margins, higher costs.
Membership dues — 25-cents — streamed in from “We expect double-digit increases on steel and alu-
across the country. minum,” said DiSilvestro, adding that the company There are just a lot of unanswered questions at this
anticipates inflation to drive prices for wheat and veg- juncture,” wrote David Driscoll of Citi Research.
The Committee to End Pay Toilets in America re- etables and other goods as well.
ceived membership dues from some 1,800 people AP reporters Ken Thomas and Paul Wiseman in
across the country. Shares plunged more than 10 percent in early trad- Washington contributed to this report.
ing Friday. Shares of other consumer-focused compa-
Flush with gutsy ideas, they published “The Free ny that rely on metals fell as well, including PepsiCo
Toilet Paper” and produced how-to guides for anti- Inc., Coca-Cola Co. and Molson Coors Brewing.
pay-potty activists, wrote letters to newspapers edi-
tors, contacted elected officials and created the Thom- Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross famously held
as Crapper Memorial Award, named after the flush up a can of Campbell’s soup in a CNBC interview this
toilet inventor. year to make the case that the Trump administration’s
steel and aluminum tariffs were “no big deal.”
They started college campus chapters at Univer-
sity of Chicago, Kent State University, Johns Hopkins The claim was immediately contested by a number
University, Harvard and elsewhere. That gave them a of U.S. industries.
national footprint.
The Can Manufacturers Institute, which represents
“We did what no one else before us had succeeded 22,000 workers at manufacturers nationwide, be-
in doing, which was to move the debate from a pure lieves the tariffs will harm their industry and consum-
joke to serious action,” Gessel said. “I think there was ers alike. The institute says there are 119 billion cans
a window to do this. We were involved in the ‘70s, it made in the U.S., meaning a 1 cent tariff would lead to
was the beginning of the feminist movement, then a $1.1 billion tax on consumers and businesses.
called women’s liberation, and 10 years later you had
Ronald Reagan and a curtain of conservatism that McLoughlin, who is taking over as CEO, is the for-
came down. I think people would not have been open mer chief executive at appliance maker Electrolux. He
to the humor of it.” has been a board member at Campbell Soup Co. since
2016.
The feminist movement bolstered the campaign,
since urinals were free but sit-down toilets were not. The New Jersey food company is wrestling with de-
clining soup and juice sales in a market crowded with
The Committee to End Pay Toilets in America re- competitors at the same time that many families are
ceived national media coverage during its campaign in seeking foods they consider healthier and less pro-
the early 1970s. cessed.

In February 1972, the committee made a big The company posted a third-quarter loss of $393
splash: an article on the Knight Newspapers wire that million on Friday and lowered its earnings projections
got picked up by multiple newspapers. A month later, for the year, due in part to the acquisition of the snack
the Dayton Daily News ran an editorial calling for re-
moval of pay toilets at Cox Municipal Airport, where
34 pay toilets generated $11,400 in 1971.

In January 1973, they hit the mother lode of cov-

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Swanton Juniors & Seniors Go Back To The Roaring 20’s For 2018 Prom

PHOTOS BY BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF

FCCC Veterinarian Assistant Program
Students Compete In State FFA Contests

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STATE FFA ... Seven students from Four County Career Center’s Veterinarian As-
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9th as a team in the State Animal Management contest are (LEFT TO RIGHT) Katie
Culler (Liberty Center); Kayla Morris (Patrick Henry); Bella Lauharn (Napoleon);
Jocelyn Schlachter (Edgerton). Competing at State in the Grooming contest are
(LEFT TO RIGHT CONTINUE) Ashlynn Steffes (Montpelier); Mindy Otto (Montpe-
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Pioneer Village Council West Unity Landlords Voice

Moves Forward With Several Concerns Over New Delinquent
Water Bill Ordinance
Road Construction Projects
By: James Pruitt lord Rick Merillat Jr., said. “We are all
ledo Western Parkway, a THE VILLAGE REPORTER paying for government-owned apart-
distance of 1,810 linear ments.”
feet. The project will in- Some West Unity landlords were un-
clude new pavement, new easy about a pending ordinance which He told the council they should take
curbs, new storm drain- would make them responsible for un- the people who ran off without paying to
age, new sanitary force paid water bills. small-claims court. “It’s not that hard
main and waterline re- to find them,” Merillat said. “Don’t make
placements. The ordinance, which the Village me pay for someone else’s stupidity.”
Resolution 103-2018 Council approved after a third reading
declared it necessary to May 10, places the burden of unpaid The larger deposit seems to be keep-
improve Pioneer Avenue water bills at the feet of the property ing accounts current. The one account
by reconstructing Pioneer owner. The village passed the ordinance with a balance is above and beyond the
PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF Avenue from the north- in as a tool to hold customers respon- deposit. The core issue the landlords
ernmost point of the in- sible for their accounts. have with the ordinance is due to the
DECAY ... Stretches of State Route 15 in Pioneer, like tersection of Clear Fork local judge’s policy of giving people who
this one in front of Pete’s Eats on North State Street, Drive and Pioneer Av- The rule comes after the village in- are being evicted seven days to leave the
will be getting some much needed repairs done as a enue, to the westernmost creased the deposit for water accounts to premises. The tenants often leave their
result of the actions taken by Pioneer Village Council point of the intersection of $125. The deposit can be used to pay de- taps running before leaving.
at their May 14 meeting. linquent bills. Over the past several years
the village has lost about $7,000 in un- The landlords can do nothing to stop
Pioneer Avenue and Bri- paid water bills, but only one account has the flow for the seven days. Council did
arwood Lane, a distance been delinquent this year for $72. agree to work with landlords in cases of
By: Timothy Kays of approximately 860 linear feet. The taps left on.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER project will include new pavement, new The village sends out water bills that
are due on the 15th of the month. After Administrator Joshua Fritsch re-
The Pioneer Village Council got lined curbs, new storm drainage and water- the 15th late notices are sent out say- ported crews are placing the markers in
up for the spring and summer road re- line replacements. ing the bills have to be paid by 30th, the park for a disc golf course. He has
pair season by passing several pieces of Resolution 104-2018 declared it nec- unless it falls on a weekend. Failure to given some consideration about seeking
key legislation at their May 14 regular essary to improve Clear Fork Drive by pay then results in a shutoff notice in a larger water tower for the village. The
session. reconstructing Clear Fork Drive from 14 days. Bills must be paid in full. The village has received a $402,500 grant
“I’m just not getting anywhere with the northernmost point of the intersec- deposit can be used once. from OPWC. That will go toward the
ODOT,” said a frustrated Mayor Ed tion of Clear Fork Drive and Pioneer Av- $1.2 million price tag. To seek a larg-
Kidston. “I’ve called our senators, enue, north approximately 600 feet to a The landlords who spoke did not be- er-capacity tower could jeopardize the
and called the reps; we’re just not on point 15 feet south of the north prop- lieve it was right of the village to make grant, Fritsch said.
the schedule for two years. We have erty line of Lot 6 in the Pioneer Coun- them pay for tenants who skip town.
“You will run the little guys out,” land- James can be reached at
[emailprotected]

$21,000 in our State Highway Fund. I try Heights subdivision. The project will
am suggesting that we go ahead and fix include new pavement, new curbs, new
as much of 15...I don’t know if you guys storm drainage and waterline replace-
have seen 15; it’s pretty beat up. We’re ments.
talking a total of $27,644 to Belson As- Resolution 104-2018 declared it nec-
phalt and Paving out of Reading, Michi- essary to improve Briarwood Lane by
gan. This is to mill, and do full-depth reconstructing Briarwood Lane from the
asphalt repair in all of our bad spots on southernmost point of the intersection
State Route 15.” of Briarwood Lane and Toledo Western
The order includes 748 square feet of Parkway, a distance of approximately
work at the corner of Clear Fork Drive 550 linear feet. The project will include
and Pioneer Avenue. “It’s right where new pavement, new curbs, new storm
you turn to go to the lake,” said Vil- drainage and waterline replacements.
lage Administrator, Al Fiser; “there’s a Council also suspended the rules
bad spot that we’d have to fix, even if of reading and passed Resolution 106-
we didn’t do State Route 15.” The break- 2018, authorizing participation in the
down came to $1,785 for the 748 square ODOT winter salt contract, as well as
feet of work, and $25,859 for the repairs Ordinance 05-2018, amending appro-
to the areas of the most need on State priations for 2018.
Route 15. Council approved the expense In a final action, Village Solicitor
without dissent. Tom Thompson reported, “The Planning
Under suspended rules of reading, Commission has reviewed and approved
Council unanimously approved four a proposed lot split. This is land owned
resolutions pertaining to road repairs by Kidston Consulting Company. It is
and reconstruction within the village. directly north of Jim and Kathy Lona-
Resolution 102-2018 declared it neces- barger’s property; it includes an old PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
sary to improve Toledo Western Park- barn, I think. The proposal is to split off
way by reconstructing Toledo Western a .70 acre parcel that will be transferred WATER BILL CONCERNS ... Landlord Rich Merillat Jr., spoke out against the vil-
Parkway from the northernmost point to the Lonabargers. In order to do that, lage holding he and other landlords responsible for delinquent water bills left by
tenants who have been evicted or left town.

we need Council’s approval for that lot
split.” Council approved the request
without dissent.
of the platted cul-de-sac at the north
end of Lakeshore Drive North, to Toledo

Holiday City Village Council LooksWestern Parkway, and then continu-
ing west to the easternmost point of the Timothy can be reached at To Fill A Vacant Council Seat
intersection of Briarwood Lane and To- [emailprotected]

Williams County Fairgrounds To Be By: Timothy Kays
Site Of Overdose Awareness Event THE VILLAGE REPORTER

MONTPELIER, OHIO -- On Saturday, at the Williams County Fairgrounds in Members of the Holiday City Village PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
June 30, 2018 at 12:00 p.m.., FI Com- Montpelier, Ohio. This day-long family- Council discussed options for the filling
munity Housing, Inc. and No More Her- friendly event will feature a line-up of of their vacant Council seat during their NEWS FROM COLUMBUS ... Mayor
oin will present the “Stefan Robert Bates national music artists and nationally- May 17 meeting. Robert Day reports on the remarks of
Memorial & Overdose Awareness Event” known recovery speakers. Multiple re- Representative Jim Hoops as part of his
covery entities will also be in attendance With Councilor Kerrie Hutchison hav- report to the members of the Holiday
Williams County at the event, providing direction, guid- ing stepped down due to relocation out City Village Council.
Humane Society ance and resources to help those reach- of state, Council members exchanged
Seeking Donations ing out for help. ideas as to who would be a fit for the area around the facility is kept clean. It
To Cover Surgery Costs vacant seat. Nobody was selected, but was noted that the area in question lies
The Stefan Robert Bates Memorial the criteria for anyone interested in the outside of the village jurisdiction.
PHOTO PROVIDED Fund was started by Vera Bates in hon- post was addressed. In order to be con-
or of her son who lost his battle with sidered for the position of Holiday City Mr. Baker’s report began with an up-
SURGERY COSTS ... This sweet girl addiction on Mother’s Day in 2017. The Village Councilor, a person must reside date on the water tower. “The water tow-
had to have her front right leg ampu- mission of this event is to spread aware- within village limits, must have a mini- er has thawed out,” he said, “...which is
tated on Monday May 14th! We are cur- ness and provide education on the dis- mum of one year residency in the vil- good news. They said it was ready to go,
rently seeking donations to help cover ease of addiction and prevent overdose lage, and be a registered voter. Anyone so I contacted the tower people. They’ve
the cost of surgery! JayCee is a female, deaths, as a result of the heroin epi- interested in the position and meeting got it on their schedule for about two
1 year old, Chocolate Lab. She was an demic. Proceeds will benefit the Stefan the aforementioned criteria may inquire weeks when they’ll come up and work
owner surrender and the injury hap- Robert Bates Memorial Fund and will with a call to the village offices at 419- on it. They’ll be cleaning it out and chlo-
pened to her paw while in their care and be used to assist with travel expenses 485-5888. rinating it, then Montpelier can fill it.”
they could not afford to take care of it to treatment and to provide sober liv- He also reported that the request for
themselves. She is being fostered by our ing scholarships for those individuals Council heard the second reading of bids made by the GPD Group for the
Kennel Manager, Emily. Donations can reaching out for help, while guiding and Ordinance 2018-6, authorizing a speed pole strengthening project should be ar-
be dropped off to the shelter, mailed, or directing them on their recovery jour- limit on Selwyn Drive. Council is evalu- riving on May 18.
done on pay pal. We can’t thank you all ney. ating corresponding speed limit, truck
enough for your generosity and contin- entrance and truck traffic signage. “The “AMP is requesting a rate study,” Mr.
ued support!!!! Opioids, prescription and illicit, are township did call back and said that Baker continued. “The last one we did
the main cause of overdose deaths. they wanted us to pick out the signs,” was in the early part of 2010. It’s a cost
According to the Center for Disease said Village Administrator Gary Baker. of service study.” The price of the survey
Control opioid overdoses were respon- “We can pick them out, buy them and was quoted as $17,000, which includes
sible for 42,249 deaths in 2016. Ohio get the poles, and they will install them usage analysis and predictions. It will
is ranked 2nd with the highest rate of where we tell them to install them.” take around six weeks to complete the
deaths due to overdose with 39.1 deaths survey. Council unanimously approved
per 100,000. Additionally, significant The financial report noted that after the expenditure for the survey.
increases were seen in both Indiana deposits totaling $716,154.85, the bal-
and Michigan. Over 23 million Ameri- ance of the village checking account Timothy can be reached at
cans are believed to be suffering from stands at $3,082,385.65. [emailprotected]
drug and alcohol addiction. This event
will educate and bring awareness to the Mayor Robert Day reported on the
heroin epidemic, offer guidance and re- mayor’s meeting on May 16. State Rep-
sources for those seeking recovery and resentative Jim Hoops spoke on the
hopefully take the stigma out of addic- subject of telemarketer spoofing. Spoof-
tion so that more lives are not needless- ing involves hijacking someone else’s
ly lost. caller ID information in order to make
you think that the person calling you
Admission is free. Food will be avail- is local. Legislation is currently be-
able during the event and also include ing crafted to outlaw the practice. Mr.
raffles, merchandise and bake sale with Hoops also spoke about efforts to con-
a memoriam lantern release at conclu- trol the algae bloom on Lake Erie.
sion. Camping available on-site at the
fairgrounds. All proceeds will benefit Mayor Day noted the receipt of a let-
the Stefan Robert Bates Memorial Fund. ter from a Mrs. Ott, complaining about
the trash from Menards accumulating
on Traxler Drive. Mr. Ron White of Me-
nards replied that the company will in-
deed see to the cleanup of the area, and
will make every effort to ensure that the

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STRYKER VILLAGE COUNCIL Students & Faculty Pack

First Of New Police Academy Graduates Meals For Children In Haiti
Sworn In For Stryker Police Force
By: Nancy Hastings After putting on aprons and hair nets,
volunteers approached the tables in groups
THE HILLSDALE DAILY NEWS as their team leaders first explained the
process. The meals were prepared in 10
PHOTO BY REBECCA MILLER, STAFF HILLSDALE – Packaging meals for chil- table stations making up an assembly line
dren in Haiti was a campus-wide event of 10-12 per station. Volunteers measured
JOINING THE FORCE ... Stryker Mayor Joey Beck swears in new part time police Sunday afternoon at Hillsdale College. the ingredients with scoops, and filled and
officer Adrian Brown at May 14, 2018 Village Council meeting. sealed the bags as teams.
The GOAL Program partnered with
By: Rebecca Miller cently. “Per EPA standards, it has to be com- Numana, Inc. and student groups across Serving as a team leader for the Chi
THE VILLAGE REPORTER pletely drained off in 72 hours and it was campus to organize an all-school volun- Omegas at table number two was senior
gone in 4 hours,” he said. “It had caused teer meal packing event in the Biermann Sarah Strubing, who demonstrated the
At the Stryker Village Council May 14 some concern for a nearby homeowner, so Athletic Center. process, emphasizing the need to seal the
meeting, one of twelve new (end of June) we checked into it.” He also said that the bags completely before passing them on for
graduates of the Ohio Peace Officer Train- new banners are up and look good. GOAL Coordinator Lu Townley said packing. She pointed out that a Numana
ing Academy at NSCC, Adrian Brown, was there were 125 students who registered meal has four different ingredients: rice,
sworn in by Mayor Joey Beck. Brown, who Police Chief Steven Schlosser reported online to help out with the event, with an- soy, beans for added protein, and chicken
resides in Montpelier with her husband, that 111 calls for service this past month other 16 leaders in green shirts who facili- flavoring providing 21 vitamins targeted to
Matt, is being hired as a part time offi- broke a record for the number of calls. “It tated the process. help the immune system.
cer with Stryker Police Force. Chief Steven hasn’t been overwhelming, but very busy,”
Schlosser explained to the council that he Schlosser said, adding that the new officers Freshman Michaela Peine had volun- Checking each bag at the end of the
wants to get her started with onsite training did a great job. Of that 111 calls, there were teered to be a leader since she had worked assembly line, senior Maddy Reed said
right away, but that she will be officially on 6 arrests. with a similar project in Minnesota called she came to help since her sisters at Chi
the force as soon as she takes her test on Feed My Children. Omega had asked for volunteers and she
June 6. The council welcomed her to the vil- A concern which Schlosser brought to thought it would be a fun project with a bit
lage force and Brown said she is happy to be council involves the purchase of new lap- “I will be the next GOAL coordinator, of competition.
coming to serve in Stryker. Schlosser said tops. “Judge North has addressed every so I helped Lu and director Allison Decker
they are looking at a few others from this chief to have a laptop that is capable of run- this time,” Peine said, noting it was a privi- “We wanted a team event that was fun
year’s academy as well as Brown. ning all of our tickets as e-ticket citations by lege to do something for others in need. to do and I figured it was a good way to do
October 1, 2018,” he reported. He informed something for others while having a fun
Village Fiscal Officer Beth Rediger re- council that it has been 15 years since a The goal was for all of campus to be time hanging out with friends,” Reed said.
ported to council, as a member of WEDCO computer upgrade and that it is his desire involved, which included Greek homes,
Executive Board, that with many more jobs to go to all laptops and a completely wireless sports teams and other organizations on Some faculty members and those as-
coming to the area, there is not enough network. “We need at least six new laptops campus. sociated with the college also showed up
housing available. Many of the millennials and would like to have Cory Stein of Core to help.
and seniors wanting homes where they have Communications help us with the decision “We did fundraising beforehand raising
WiFi and no maintenance, and Williams making as he has helped other area police $6,000 for the project,” Townley said. “All To date, Numana events have benefited
County is not meeting that demand. With departments and comes highly recommend- funds have been met for the project.” children and families in the United States
100 new jobs coming to Menards and 100 ed,” Schlosser explained. No decisions were of America, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Haiti,
to 20/20 by the end of 2019 there is a need made at this time. Representing Numana, Morgan Vietnam, El Salvador, Malawi, Honduras,
right now to develop some housing so they Bohnder said the money raised pays for Colombia, South Africa, Rwanda, Philip-
don’t need to live in other counties. Schlosser also asked for an immedi- shipping the food to Haiti and the truck pines, Liberia and Zambia, with hopes of
ate upgrade on the department’s repeater. and equipment for the event. reaching more.
Terry Wieland came to report on Stryker “There is a need to switch next year to a sys-
Heritage Council (SHC). “Each year we try tem that works with a small repeater in each Numana is a non-profit public charity Townley said she would like to alter-
to come and connect as the village owns car, but the one we have is at least 25 years formed in August 2008, as an interna- nate the project with things that can be
the depot which we are turning into a mu- old and is very staticy, Schlosser said. “The tional hunger relief organization benefiting done in the Hillsdale community.
seum,” Wieland said. Over the past year, portable radios we have now have been dis- the needy worldwide, including Mission of
some photo displays have been hung, a few continued and are pretty bad. I want to be Hope. The event will provide 20,000 meals “The GOAL organization focuses on
tours have been given, and they have up- fiscally responsible, but realize we have to for children in Haiti, which is enough to philanthropy and this project is all going
graded their technology. Wieland also re- have these things.” feed 80 students for an entire year. overseas,” Townley said. “I would like to
ported that a group of the Heritage Council alternate years, seeing us do something
went to Styrgis to see their museum and In council comments, Council Member GOAL Advisor Rebekah Dell said the for the Hillsdale community in as large of
came back with a number of ideas of how to Lana Tompkins asked if there is anything event is the largest school service event a scale as this.”
really make it nice. “Unfortunately, all that that can be done about the “rather ram- campus-wide.
takes money, and they were able to do that shackle” building on the other side of the She is looking for ideas for some pos-
because of a generous donor. We could use river at the landing park. Mayor Beck asked “It’s a busy time of year, but the event sible causes and invites comments at:
some money if anyone wants to donate,” he Riegsecker to please check with the owner. is so well organized by Numana that stu- [emailprotected].
said with a smile. SHC would like to change dents can come in and give 45 minutes to
from fluorescent to better lighting this year Council Member Vicki Cameron men- something that makes a big impact,” Dell
if possible, and Wieland asked if there might tioned a sidewalk issue near 107 West Al- said. “We encourage students to have an
be someone who could write a grant appli- lison St. and Riegsecker said they will take eye and heart toward service.”
cation. He also said that the load of bricks care of it. She also asked if, now that the
which they have need to be placed so that banners are up, could something be done
they stop getting moved around. A restroom “to spruce up the welcome signs at the vil-
update is needed as well to make it handi- lage limits.” Mayor Beck replied that there
cap accessible. The roof and windows are are a couple different groups who are in-
also being watched for any repairs needed. terested in helping with that and it will be
checked.
Stryker Seniors Awarded ScholarshipsMayor Beck asked Administrator Alan Rieg-
Council Member Lee Armstrong encour-
secker to check about a hole which Wieland aged residents that, as they are mowing, to
mentioned. He also thanked SHC for pre- try not to blow grass into the street as it is a
serving the history of Stryker and for the major safety issue for motorcyclists and also
update. clogs up the drainage system.

Gary Keys, representing Toledo Edison, Rediger passed around a signup sheet
gave out an information sheet concerning for mayor and council members to take
customer assistance program info for peo- turns attending The Rotary meetings. “The
ple on low income. PIPP, HEAP, etc. are run Village is a member and I have been going
through job and family services, but there about every other Tuesday,” she shared.
are flyers at the village office as well. If peo- They are 6:00 at United Methodist Church
ple choose to call Toledo Edison directly, the and include a meal, meeting and sometimes
information number is 1-800-447-3333. a speaker.

Riegsecker and Rediger reported on a Mayor Beck finished up the meeting by
meeting which was held with Todd Burk- sharing that he is talking to a number of en-
holder and Vicki Grimm of the Williams tities in town concerning summer fest. “I am
County Land Bank concerning three prop- looking into finding a group who would be
erties in Stryker. The Land Bank seeks willing to run it. They would not need to do
out and purchases properties that are run all the work, but just be the go to group for
down or whose taxes have not been paid, decisions and administration of it.” Let him
gets them ready, and then sells them so that know if you are interested in being part of
there are more housing opportunities in the a group that could run it together. Council
county. Presently there are two plots of land Member Rex Blevins suggested the possibil-
and one with a house on it in Stryker, and at ity of August 24 for Summer Fest, as the
first football game is that night. PHOTOS COURTESY OF NANCY HASTINGS

LEARNING THE PROCESS ... Sarah Strubbing (right) explains the process of pack-
ing meals to her Chi Omega sisters Sunday Afternoon at Hillsdale College.

PHOTO PROVIDED

AWARDS ... The Stryker seniors pictured above were awarded $406,284.00 in
scholarship money. Back row (left to right): Josh Wolfrum, Levi Chappius, Madi
Myers, Sierrah Whitman, Haley Doehrmann, Abe Montague. Front row (left to
right): Kira Pettit, Jalyn Dickerson, Gabby Stuckey, Amanda Oberlin, Kim Stuckey.
this time the village has been asked to keep Rebecca can be reached at Not Pictured: Sam Haas
them mowed. Sealed bids will begin some- publisher@thevillagereporter
time in June. Mayor Beck
commented that it would be
great if families purchase
them, but that development
could be what happens there
instead. The three places are
on Elm St., Curtis St. and W.
Church St.
Rediger reported that
Siebenaler Construction
has been granted the bid for
sidewalk improvement proj-
ect. Council suspended rules
and passed an Ordinance
for a water line going under
the train tracks. Rediger ex-
plained that she needed the
suspension so she can start
paying the bills as they are
coming in for this job. Rieg-
secker said there will be no
construction till after July
1 for the drain under the
tracks.
In his report, Reigsecker
mentioned that there was a
concern at Dollar General
with the high rain had re-

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Stryker Class Of 2018 Celebrates Graduation

PHOTOS BY TIMOTH KAYS, STAFF

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BiPartisan Group Introduces “Print” Act To Protect
Publisher & Printers From Harmful Tariffs

Arlington, Va. — Today, in an effort undue burden from these misguided Unless action is taken now, there will merce Secretary to the President and
to protect printers and publishers from tariffs, so people in Maine and in rural be short and long-term effects on our Congress within 90 days that includes
unwarranted tariffs, Senators Susan towns across America, can continue to members’ ability to inform their read- both the findings of the study and any
Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) receive their local news from hometown ers. The PRINT Act will help.” recommendations the Secretary consid-
introduced S. 2385, the “Protecting Ra- papers.” ers appropriate; 3) pause any affirma-
tional Incentives in Newsprint Trade Act Jim Fetherston, President, Book tive determination by the DOC or ITC
of 2018,” or “PRINT Act.” Senators Roy Comments on the Introduction of Manufacturers’ Institute “Plain and (U.S. International Trade Commission)
Blunt (R-MO), Shelley Moore Capito (R- the PRINT Act from Members of the simple, the tariffs and duties on un- until the President certifies that he has
WV), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Johnny Isak- Stop Tariffs on Printers and Publishers coated groundwood paper are having received the report and has concluded
son (R-GA), Doug Jones (D-AL), Claire (STOPP) Coalition: a negative financial impact on Ameri- that such a determination is in the eco-
McCaskill (D-MO), Jerry Moran (R-KS) can book manufacturers. Rather than nomic interest of the United States; and
and Roger Wicker (R-MS) joined as orig- David Chavern, President & CEO, protecting American jobs, they are hav- 4) halt the collection of cash deposits
inal co-sponsors. News Media Alliance “Publishers al- ing the opposite effect. Book publish- for uncoated groundwood imports cur-
ready face economic headwinds due to ers are moving production to China to rently under investigation at the Com-
The PRINT Act would suspend new the migration of advertising from print avoid this extra cost. The BMI solidly merce Department until the President
tariffs currently being imposed on im- to digital. We simply cannot absorb supports the introduction of the PRINT has made such certifications.
ported uncoated groundwood paper extra costs from import taxes. News- Act.”
from Canada, which is the primary papers will close or be forced to raise Because of the devastating impact of
source of newsprint and other paper prices for readers and advertisers. We Mark J. Nuzzaco, Vice President, the tariffs on publishers, printers and
used by domestic newspapers, book are already seeing some papers cut Government Affairs, Association for other businesses, the bill has received
publishers and commercial printers. back on news distribution and cut jobs. Print Technologies “The Association widespread support from Stop Tariffs
Simultaneously, the legislation would These tariffs are killing jobs and high- for Print Technologies (APTechSM), on Printing & Publishing (STOPP), a
require the Department of Commerce to quality news in local communities. We formerly NPES, joins with its industry broad-based coalition that was formed
review the economic health of the print- are grateful that Senator King, Senator colleagues in endorsing the PRINT Act to fight these crippling tariffs and which
ing and publishing industries. News- Collins and the original co-sponsors of and commends the leadership of its represents more than 600,000 workers
papers and printers across the United the bill showed leadership and stepped sponsors, U.S. Senators Susan Collins in the U.S. printing and publishing in-
States have told Congress that the new up to protect small publishers in local and Angus King. Support for free, fair dustries.
import tariffs – as high as 32 percent communities across America.” trade along with the use of trade sanc-
– would jeopardize the viability of the tions under U.S. law when necessary The ITC is conducting its final inves-
industry and threaten to decimate the Susan Rowell, Publisher, Lancast- and appropriate are bedrock principles tigation in this case, which includes a
U.S. paper industry’s customer base. er (SC) News and President, National for APTech. But in this instance, the public hearing on July 17, 2018. The
Newspaper Association “Good trade already-imposed countervailing and Commission will reach a final determi-
Many local newspapers and printers policy increases the job opportunities anti-dumping duties are misplaced and nation in mid-September.
that use uncoated groundwood paper in America. Applying tariffs like a tax are harming a domestic industry rath-
have experienced price increases and a to industries simply to penalize strug- er than shielding it from unfair com- The STOPP Coalition is a group of
disruption in supply since preliminary gling businesses does not enhance jobs. petition. The PRINT Act will provide a associations representing printers,
countervailing and antidumping duties It takes opportunities away. On behalf much-needed reprieve from the ongoing publishers, paper suppliers and distrib-
were assessed earlier this year. Even as of community newspapers, we believe damage of these duties while all of the utors that represent mostly small busi-
the Commerce Department investiga- the Department of Commerce must facts of the case are fully assessed.” nesses in local communities that em-
tion is ongoing, the duties are already fully understand how irretrievable the ploy more than 600,000 workers in the
being collected on imports, causing im- damage to our publications and our The PRINT Act seeks a further ex- United States. We have joined together
mediate economic harm to printers and towns would be if trade policy contin- amination of the harm that these tariffs to fight proposed government tariffs
publishers. A final Commerce Depart- ues to force newsprint costs higher. If will have on our nation’s economy, local on newsprint that have been initiated
ment decision is expected on August 2. you want to silence a free press, take jobs and the distribution of news and by petitions filed by a single newsprint
away the newsprint. That is what is information in local communities. Spe- mill, NORPAC, an outlier in the indus-
The new PRINT Act legislation would happening now, and it is simply wrong. cifically, the PRINT Act would: try that is owned by a New York hedge
pause both the preliminary and any fi- We applaud Senators Collins and King fund, with no additional pulp or paper
nal duties while the Department com- for taking a bold step to protect news- 1) require a study by the DOC of the operations in the United States or glob-
pletes its study. papers.” economic wellbeing, health and vitality ally. Information about the STOPP Co-
of the newsprint industry and the local alition can be found at www.stopnews-
In introducing the legislation, Sena- Michael Makin, President & CEO, newspaper publishing industry in the printtariffs.org.
tor Collins stated, “The U.S. printing Printing Industries of America “The U.S.; 2) require a report from the Com-
and publishing industry is facing an printing industry is constantly innovat-
unprecedented threat from crippling ing and reinventing itself to stay com- A Fourth-Grade Teacher --
new import tariffs imposed on Cana- petitive in the modern communications A Donor & ‘An Angel On Earth’
dian uncoated groundwood paper — marketplace. Taxing our most essential
better known as ‘newsprint’ — which is raw material drags down the industry’s DONOR ... In this May 2, 2018, photo provided by Alana Brown, Slate Ridge fourth-
used by newspapers, book publishers, job creation, economic growth and fu- grade teacher Tanya Thomas, left, and Alana’s daughter Eva Evans, a Slate Ridge
and commercial printers. As a Senator ture viability. PIA supports free and fair student, pose for a photo in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Thomas is donating a kidney to
representing one of our nation’s leading trade, but trade remedy laws are de- save the life of Eva Evans. (Alana Brown via AP)
papermaking states, I have consistently signed to help domestic industries – not
fought for actions to ensure a level play- to create an exponential number of do- By: Mitch Stacy Thomas staged a “reveal” in April at
ing field for the domestic papermaking mestic losers in the process. The PRINT ASSOCIATED PRESS which donor and recipient exchanged
industry. In this case, however, one do- Act is crucial to restoring a much-need- hugs, cards and flowers. Later, Thomas
mestic mill owned by a venture capital ed sense of sanity surrounding tariffs REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) — Eva was invited over for a tea party. And be-
firm appears to be taking advantage of on uncoated groundwood paper.” Evans is 10 years old and desperately fore long, they will be linked for the rest
trade remedies to add to its own bottom needs a new kidney to live a normal life. of their lives.
line, putting thousands of American Alfredo Carbajal, President, Ameri- Mrs. Thomas, a smiling fourth-grade
jobs at risk. I encourage my colleagues can Society of News Editors “ASNE teacher at Eva’s school, wants to give “She’s family,” Eva said.
to support this bipartisan bill to fully thanks Senators Susan Collins and her one. Doctors don’t know exactly why both
evaluate the economic impact of these Angus King for introducing the PRINT of Eva’s kidneys failed so early in her
tariffs before they harm our local news- Act. The economic sting of the ongoing They barely knew each other before. life. They’re calling it a “spontaneous ge-
papers and printing industries.” proceedings at the Department of Com- Eva was in a different fourth-grade room netic mutation.” (Just like the “X-Men,”
merce and United States International down the hall. Tanya Thomas, 48, had her mom tells her.)
“Throughout Maine, small town Trade Commission is being felt by our spent half her life in the classroom, most Eva has had an extraordinarily diffi-
newspapers remain a principal source members, some of whom will be laying of the time right there at Slate Ridge El- cult year. She went from being a normal
of information for people looking to read off staff as newsprint costs increase. ementary in the Columbus suburb of kid early in 2017 to feeling sick and hav-
the news, learn about the goings-on in The impact of these layoffs may be per- Reynoldsburg. ing dialysis 10 hours a day to stay alive.
their communities, and stay up-to-date manent, even if the tariffs are reversed. Her 38-year-old single mom, a digital
on current events,” Senator King said. Unfortunately, it is the public who will After the usually vivacious Eva start- and social-media specialist, hasn’t been
“But new tariffs on uncoated ground- be impacted the most by these changes. ed missing school last fall, word got able to work because Eva requires con-
wood paper could jeopardize this access The PRINT Act offers a reasonable solu- around that she’d been sick for months stant care. They live with Brown’s moth-
to information and impact hundreds of tion, which prevents long-term impact and probably would need a kidney er, and any extra money is long gone.
thousands of American jobs in the U.S. on the public and press as the need for transplant. A plea for a donor went out Brown said she didn’t know a teacher
newspaper business and paper manu- government action is assessed.” on Facebook after no one in her family at the school was the donor until Thom-
facturing industry, which are already was viable. as was well into the screening process.
operating on razor-thin margins. I have Molly Willmott, President, Associa- She still can’t believe that someone who
consistently fought for stronger trade tion of Alternative Newsmedia “The As- Thomas jumped in without hesita- wasn’t even Eva’s classroom teacher
enforcement, especially when it in- sociation of Alternative Newsmedia is tion, and an arduous, months-long would be so selfless.
volves protecting the domestic paper in- proud to endorse the PRINT Act and screening process determined she was a “She is an angel on earth,” Brown
dustry, and must take action to ensure thanks Senators Susan Collins and perfect match. The surgery will happen said.
the Department of Commerce hears the Angus King for introducing this bill. sometime late summer at Nationwide “I think it’s the kind of thing you think
serious concerns of the domestic paper Our members continue to serve their Children’s Hospital in Columbus. about but that you don’t actually end up
manufacturing industry. The PRINT Act local communities via the distribution doing,” said Micca Conley, the principal
would help us better understand the of print newspapers on a weekly basis. Giving a part of herself to a random at Slate Ridge. “We talk about how we’re
damaging consequences of the DOC’s They are already being affected by in- kid at her school turned out to be one family here and how we’re moms first
decision to impose duties and help en- creases in printing costs that have re- of the easiest choices Thomas has ever before we’re teachers. She took that to
sure local newspapers don’t bear an sulted from the proceedings initiated made. At her church she’d just seen the next step, that’s for sure.”
before the Department of Commerce. donors step forward to help two people Eva plans to make a YouTube video
in need of kidney transplants, and she chronicling her journey that can help
Fountain City Christian School’s wondered if that was a path also meant comfort other children going through
(Bryan) Servant Leaders For April for her. the process and encourage other people
to donate.
PHOTOS PROVIDED “I never really even doubted,” said “I’m going to have teacher DNA in
Thomas, who is married to a teacher me,” Eva told her mom. “I’m going to
APRIL ... Fountain City Christian School’s Servant Leaders for the month of April and has two children in college and one have to be a teacher someday, and a
were (below) Ryan Stokes (Kindergarten) and Ella Cummins (9th grade). Teachers in high school. “I just felt like that door good one.”
and staff choose students each month who exhibit servant’s hearts as they set an had been opened, and I was supposed to
example for their fellow classmates. walk through it.”

After Thomas was approved as a
donor, Eva’s mom, Alana Brown, and

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

Bombers Super Stars North Central High School
For April At Edon Schools 2017-2018 Class Awards

The following North Central High Award, Adrian Salazar - Honor Roll, Bi-
School students were presented with ology – Top of Class Award, Spanish II
these awards at the annual Honors All A’s Award, Outstanding Geometry
Awards Evening: Student; Eryn Shaw - Honor Roll, Biol-
9th Grade: Brandon Baker – Honor ogy – Top of Class Award, Spanish II All
Roll, Science 9 – Outstanding Student A’s Award; Grace Shipman - Spanish I
Award; Adam Bentley – Science 9 – Out- All A’s Award, Kailey Siebeneck - Honor
standing Student Award, Madison Eb- Roll, Evan Traxler - Honor Roll, Biology
erflus – Eagle Volunteer, Kristen Hick- – Top of Class Award, Eagle Volunteer;
man – Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance; Zayde VanAuken – Most Improved Ge-
Kendee Hollstein – Perfect Attendance, ometry Student, Justin Vassar - Honor
Allegan Kelly - Honor Roll, Spanish I Roll, Macie Willson - Honor Roll, Span-
All A’s Award, Modern World History ish II All A’s Award; Trystan Yoder – Ex-
Award, Excellence in ELA; Connor Led- cellence in ELA Award, Quiz Bowl; Alex
ford - Honor Roll, Science 9 – Outstand- Zuber – Algebra – Most Valuable Team-
ing Student Award, Outstanding Geom- mate Award
etry Student; Diana Lopez - Honor Roll,
Science 9 – Top of Class Award, Spanish 11th Grade – Madyson Bonney -
II All A’s Award, Algebra – Perfect Home- Honor Roll, 2018 Aquila Staff; Lindsay
work Award; Kaylee McCaskey – Quiz Brown - Honor Roll, Logan Brown – Ea-
Bowl, Makayla Myers - Honor Roll, Matt gle Volunteer, Layne Cogswell - Honor
Pace - Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Roll, Austin Echler - Honor Roll, Ad-
PHOTO PROVIDED Spanish I All A’s Award, Algebra – Per- die Elser - Honor Roll, Anatomy – Out-
fect Homework Award; Madison Pannell standing Student Award, Spanish III
APRIL WINNERS ... Back row: Ashton Rice, Kennedy Selby, Jaycea Craven, Alex- - Honor Roll, Science 9 – Outstanding All A’s Award, SWAT Award; Hayden
is Dulle, Diamond Spurlin. Middle row: Madison Reeves, Chloe Owens, Derango Student Award, Algebra – Perfect Home- Haas - Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance,
Sheets, Lila Rice. Front row: Donald Reeves, Kahnor Burkhard, Natalie Siebenaler, Outstanding Effort in Physics, Spanish
Sara Fitch. II All A’s Award; Dalton Joice - Honor
Roll, Stephanie Loney – Most Improved
University Of Michigan Students work Award; Reema Patel - Honor Roll, Algebra II Student, Eagle Volunteer;
Science 9 – Top of Class Award, Span- Brodie Mansur - Honor Roll, Outstand-
ish I All A’s Award; Audrey Russell – ing Student in Physics, Spanish III All
Excellence in Creative Writing, Algebra A’s Award, Outstanding Stats Student;
Build Facility Out Of Straw – Perfect Homework Award, Kimberly Sidney McKarns - Honor Roll, Anatomy
Ruvalcaba – Eagle Volunteer, Science – Outstanding Student Award, Spanish
9 – Outstanding Student Award; Ivonne II All A’s Award, SWAT Award; Morgan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A Uni- said. Sanchez - Honor Roll, Science 9 – Out- Mitchell - Honor Roll, 2018 Aquila Ad-
versity of Michigan class is construct- The building also uses some con- standing Student Award, Eagle Volun- vertising Editor, Eagle Volunteer; Der-
ing the first student-built facility on teer; Chase Seabolt - Algebra – Perfect ek Morris – SWAT Award, Blake Sakos
the Ann Arbor campus, and it’s made ventional lumber, windows, doors and Homework Award, Science 9 – Top of - Honor Roll, Computer Programming
primarily out of straw bale. a rubble trench foundation. Class Award, Spanish I All A’s Award; Most Complicated Coder Award; Colton
Michelle Sierra - Honor Roll, Ben Turner Schmunk – SWAT Award, Madelynn
University of Michigan Art, De- “It’s the first official U of M building - Honor Roll, Kyleigh Westfall - Honor Scott - Honor Roll, Computer Program-
sign and Environment Professor Joe in Ann Arbor that is student-built that Roll, Brenna White - Honor Roll, Excel- ming Most Creative Coder Award; Jayla
Trumpey and his team of 25 students I am aware of, period,” Trumpey said. lence in Critical Thinking - ELA; Jack Stannard - Honor Roll, Eagle Volunteer;
broke ground earlier this month. Zenz - Honor Roll, Science 9 – Top of Nathan Stembridge - Honor Roll, Payton
The straw building will be situated Class Award; Maizie Zimmerman - Hon- Taylor - Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance,
The 600-square-foot (56-sq. meter) near the UM Campus Farm at the Mat- or Roll, Luke Zuver - Algebra – Perfect Anatomy – Outstanding Student Award,
building is insulated by straw bales. thaei Botanical Gardens. Homework Award Spanish III All A’s Award, Outstanding
Adobe is also used, with an earthen Precalculus Student; Joshua Wehrle -
floor inside. “This building will give the farm a 10th Grade – Sidney Bell – Honor SWAT Award
needed social space where they can Roll, Biology – Outstanding Student
“The key concept here is to use as have class meetings and dining events Award, Spanish I All A’s Award; Chace 12th Grade – Volkan Alemdar – Hon-
many natural, local materials as pos- such as U of M farm-to-table dinners,” Boothman - Honor Roll, Biology – Out- or Roll, Josh Bailey - Honor Roll, Finan-
sible that provides a super-insulated Trumpey said. standing Student Award, Spanish I All cial Algebra Outstanding Student; Brit-
building,” Trumpey said. “Being able A’s Award; Makayla Brown - Honor Roll, tany Cozart - Honor Roll, Most Improved
to use the sun for light and heat as It’s a public display of a sustainable Santiago Cadena - Honor Roll, Biology – Stats Student; Noelia Cruz - Honor Roll,
much as possible and minimizing your building and technologies, said Cam- Outstanding Student Award, Spanish III Perfect Attendance, Outstanding Effort
carbon footprint is the background be- pus Farm Manager Jeremy Moghtade. All A’s Award; Chelsea Cheesbro - Honor in Zoology, Spanish III All A’s Award; Al-
hind the design principle of it.” Roll, Manuel Cruz - Honor Roll, Spanish lyson Fenicle - Honor Roll, Anatomy –
Art and design graduate Jack Hy- II All A’s Award; Hayley Culver - Honor Top of Class Award, Spanish III All A’s
Straw bales that are about 2 feet land, 22, said, “Building the straw bale Roll, Biology – Top of Class Award, 2018 Award; Skyler JoHantgen - Honor Roll,
(0.6 meters) thick can provide twice or house makes you think about alterna- Aquila Staff; Michael Cummins - Honor Jenna Keesecker - Honor Roll, Makayla
nearly three times the amount of in- tives to building and construction and Knapp - Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance,
sulation compared to a typical build- connecting us to our natural environ- SWAT Award; Vada Lashaway - Honor
ing with pink fiberglass insulation, he ment.” Roll, Outstanding Student in Zoology,
Eagle Volunteer; Keean Livensparger -
The students expect to complete by Honor Roll, Winter McStoots - Honor
building by the end of the month. Roll, Eagle Volunteer; Peggy Michael
- Honor Roll, Evan Munger – Most Im-
Roll, Anatomy – Outstanding Student proved Precalculus Student, Harsh Pa-
Award, Spanish I All A’s Award, Gold tel - Honor Roll, 2018 Aquila Photo Edi-
Star Attitude – ELA, Outstanding Alge- tor, Spanish Club Leadership Award;
bra II Student; Emilie Eustace - Honor Caleb Plummer - Honor Roll, Erin Ryan
Roll, Outstanding Student in Chemis- - Honor Roll, 2018 Aquila Staff, Eagle
try, Spanish II All A’s Award, Outstand- Volunteer; Colt Steusloff - Honor Roll,
ing Algebra II Student, Eagle Volunteer; Zac Turner - Honor Roll, Anatomy – Top
Taylor Fenicle - Honor Roll, Spanish I of Class Award, Surviving a Year of Ear-
All A’s Award; Dominic Fries – Most ly Morning Calculus Award; Cole Tyre
Improved ELA Student, Biology – Out- - Honor Roll, Brooke Wheeler – Quiz
standing Student Award; Colby Haas - Bowl, Eagle Volunteer; Charlinda Wil-
Honor Roll, Ashlyn Helms - Honor Roll, liams - Honor Roll, Emma Zenz - Honor
Cheyanne Keller – 2018 Aquila Staff, Roll, Surviving a Year of Early Morning
Core Biology Most Improved Student, Calculus Award, 2018 Aquila Editor in
Eagle Volunteer; Joselyne Keller - Span- Chief, Eagle Volunteer
ish I All A’s Award, Derrick Kemarly –
Biology – Outstanding Student Award,
Kimmy Knepper - Honor Roll, Jeorjia
Lacey – Eagle Volunteer, Alex Lehsten -
Honor Roll, Biology – Outstanding Stu-
dent Award; Ryan Lynch - Honor Roll,
Biology – Outstanding Student Award;
Chloe Masters – Quiz Bowl, Hunter Rick-
man – Biology – Outstanding Student

Preschool Graduation Held At

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ... University of Michigan students take part in a Green Four County Career Center Early
Building class, constructing a straw bale dwelling at the UM Campus Farm at Childhood Education Class
Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Thursday, May 17, 2018.
(Daniel Mears/Detroit News via AP)

Fayette Council Approves Sign Up
For Service To Track Non-Filers

Fayette will be participating with with a RITA auditor where they must PHOTO PROVIDED
the Regional Income Tax Agency’s Deli- produce their tax documents. The cost
quency and Subpoena program. to participate in this part of the program PRESCHOOL GRADUATION ... The students at Four County Career Center’s Early
is $8 per subpoena mailed, however we Childhood Education class recently held Preschool Graduation for children en-
The program offers member com- will have a chance to scrub the list for rolled during the 2017-2018 school year. The children performed favorite songs
munities the opportunity to address accuracy before RITA mails them. and fingerplays learned throughout the school year for parents and grandparents
non-filing taxpayer issues through par- in attendance. Shown above at the graduation are (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT) Isa-
ticipation in their delinquency program. In other news: The village is request- bella Schoonover (Defiance); Zachary Norden (Napoleon); Zane Reed (Napoleon);
The program consists of two parts, a ing 75 tons of road salt from ODOT. Giuliana Zetter (Toledo); (MIDDLE - LEFT TO RIGHT) Audrey Brywczynski (White-
letter campaign sent to non-filers fol- According to the agreement, the village house); Jordan Inkrott (Delta); Jayden Elmer (Helena); Micah Helberg (Napoleon);
lowed by an administrative subpoena to must purchase 90 percent of its re- Stryker Oyer (Napoleon); Brennan Vandock (Delta); Elowyn Custer (Wauseon); Syl-
those who do not respond to the letters. quested amount and have the ability to vie Zartman (Antwerp); Malcolm Custer (Wauseon); (BACK - LEFT TO RIGHT) Kate-
purchase up to 110 percent. lyn Flanary, Preschool Instructor; and Jennifer Hutchison, Educational Aide. The
RITA will send a letter to active tax- Preschool/Childcare Center is operated in association with the Early Childhood
payers listed in their files who have not ODOT does not know what the salt Education program for juniors and seniors as a part of their lab experience. Su-
filed one or more required tax returns. prices will be. They will take all of the pervising the students is instructor, Susan Myers.
This letter will advise the taxpayer that requested salt quantities (and their
the records indicate a tax return was own) and put them out for bid in an ef-
due for the year(s) in question and in- fort to aggregate quantities and achieve
struct them to file the return(s) or to better bid pricing for the group.
complete the exemption form if they are
not required to file (retired, no earned Administrator Genna Biddix has
income, etc.). There is no additional been communicating back and forth
cost to village for sending this letter. with Sandy Kessler from Maumee Val-
ley Planning Organization (MVPO) in
An administrative subpoena will be regard to water tower and park fence
issued to taxpayers that fail to respond projects. Kessler has put together a bid
to the non-filing letter. The subpoena packet for both projects with a due date
instructs the taxpayer to appear to ap- of May 18, 2018 for bids to be returned
pear at our municipal office to meet to MVPO.

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Pettisville FFA Parent-Member Banquet

By: Gretchen Lee & Elizabeth Beck teams and individuals were given pins was also recognized as the Top Scholar Gretchen Lee, senior, Kayla Wyse, ju-
Tuesday, April 10, the members of for placing at the county, district, and for having the highest overall GPA. Jor- nior, Matt Rupp, sophom*ore, and Jas-
state levels. The Parliamentary Proce- dan Skates, Gretchen Lee, and Lynnsey mine Rodriguez, freshman.
the FFA, FFA Alumni and Friends, FFA dure team placed 2nd at county; Jacob Crouch were awarded Alumni Scholar-
family and farming community gathered Dennis placed 1st at state for Grain ships of $500. The Ron Rupp Leader- After the awards and recognitions
at Pettisville Missionary Church for the Merchandising; Gretchen Lee placed ship Award was presented to Jordan were finished FFA Advisor John. Poul-
68th Pettisville FFA Awards Banquet. 1st at county and 2nd at district for Skates. The Dekalb Senior Achievement son presented the senior scholarships
During the course of the evening, stu- Advanced Prepared Public Speaking; Award was presented to Gretchen Lee. Finally, the 2018-2019 officer team was
dents were recognized for outstanding Jordan Skates placed 1st at county and The Junior Achievement Award was installed.
achievements in FFA, the new officer 4th at district for Extemporaneous Pub- awarded to Kayla Wyse. Twenty-nine
team was installed, and the students lic Speaking; Gretchen Lee placed 1st chapter members were recognized for To finish off the night, the seniors
looked back on the year. at county and 2nd at district for Job being top point performers were award- presented Poulson with a couple senior
Interview; the Meats Evaluation team ed a water tumbler, sponsored by Ruf- gifts, a poem about Ag teachers, and a
The evening began with opening placed 2nd at district with Maurecia enacht Farms. The highest ranking Top few thoughtful remarks. Thanks to ev-
statements by Jordan Skates, 2017- Crouch placing 2nd; the Farm Business Point Performers from each class were eryone who made this night possible
2018 Chapter President, and a prayer. Management team placed 1st in the and members look forward to 2018-
Then, attendees enjoyed a meal catered district; the Wildlife team placed 2nd 2019.
by Callender Catering and served by the at districts with Jordan Skates placing
Pettisville NHS and Student Council. 3rd; the Agronomy team placed 3rd at PHOTOS PROVIDED
districts, and Kayla Wyse placed 2nd at
The meeting opened with Opening the spring Agronomy competition. SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ... Jordan Skates, Gretchen Lee, and Lynnsey Crouch
Ceremonies, immediately followed by were awarded Alumni Scholarships of $500. The Ron Rupp Leadership Award was
a welcome from Sarah Beck. Next, the After submitting their officer books presented to Jordan Skates. The Dekalb Senior Achievement Award was presented
new Greenhand Degree and Chapter for judging, Kayla Wyse received a gold to Gretchen Lee. The Junior Achievement Award was awarded to Kayla Wyse.
Degree recipients were recognized and rating at state for her Secretary’s book NEW OFFICERS ... Recently, the Pettisville FFA elected new officers 2018-19. They
the Star Greenhand and Star Chap- and Mauricea Crouch received a gold will be installed at the Pettisville FFA Parent Member Banquet. Left to Right are:
ter Degrees were announced. The Star rating at state for her Treasurer’s book. Kayla Wyse (President), Mauricea Crouch (Treasurer), Brandi Schnitkey (Vice Presi-
Greenhand was Jasmine Rodriguez and dent), Elizabeth Beck (Reporter), Matt Rupp (Student Advisor), Jessie McWatters
the Star Chapter Degrees were Jessie After a slideshow that looked back (Secretary), and Drake McKeever (Sentinel).
McWatters and Matt Rupp. The Hon- on memories of the last year and
orary Chapter degree was awarded to showed senior transformations, the
Pam and Jerry Skates and King Lum- Top Fall Salesmen were presented with
ber, owned by Roland King and Brent their prizes. The top 4 were Mauricea
King. Crouch, Gretchen Lee, Kayla Wyse, and
Brandi Schnitkey, respectively. Gretch-
Four FFA members completed 6 pro- en Lee was also awarded as the top Pest
ficiency or star applications and placed Hunt participant.
in the district competition. Gretchen
Lee placed 1st in Integrated Agriscience Nine members received the Good
Research and 2nd in Diversified Live- Recordkeeping Badge, sponsored by
stock Production; Brandi Schnitkey Nofziger Trucking, for keeping accurate
placed 1st in Equine Entreprenuership; records of FFA and SAE work: Brett
Jordan Skates placed 2nd in Integrat- Coopshaw, Drake McKeever, Eliza-
ed Agriscience Research; Kayla Wyse beth Sauder, Brandi Schnitkey, Jor-
placed 1st in Agriscience Plant Sys- dan Skates, Preston Stevens, Antonio
tems and is a finalist for state competi- Stuckey, Gretchen Lee, and Kayla Wyse.
tion. The chapter also awarded 7 junior The Overall Recordkeeping Award went
and sophom*ore members for chapter to Gretchen Lee.
proficiencies: Elizabeth Beck (Diversi-
fied Livestock Production), Madeleine Beck Family Show Lambs presented
Wixom (Small Animal Production), Fe- awards to students who participated in
lipe Chavez (Home Development), Brett State Agriscience fair last spring: Jacob
Coopshaw (Sheep Production), Kaitlyn Dennis, Gretchen Lee, Jordan Skates,
Wiemken (Vegetable Production), Jes- Kayla Wyse, Matt Rupp, and Jessie Mc-
sie McWatters (Agriscience Research – Watters. Each was given a pin, certifi-
Animal Systems), and Matt Rupp (Agri- cate, and check.
science Research – Power Systems).
Students who received an A, A-, or
The Career Development Event raised their letter grade in agriculture
were given candy bars. Elizabeth Sauder

90th Ohio FFA State Convention
Recognizing Award Winners

COLUMBUS, OH: The 90th Ohio and students who are involved in SAEs SENIOR GIFTS ... To finish off the night, the seniors presented Poulson with a
FFA State Convention has drawn to a surrounding educating the public couple senior gifts, a poem about Ag teachers, and a few thoughtful remarks.
conclusion. As we take a look at the about the broad topics of agriculture,
convention in review we are proud to agriculture education and FFA.
honor those students who have trans-
formed the future of agriculture and Thank you to Ohio Association of
have earned exemplary awards. Agricultural Educators for making this
award possible. Both the Ohio FFA
Paige Schaffter of the Edon FFA Foundation and the students involved
Chapter place third in the state in the appreciate your support.
area of Agricultural Education. The
Agricultural Education proficiency The Ohio FFA Foundation is a coop-
contest relates to education and ex- erative effort among education, busi-
tension, including, but not limited to, ness and industry to support and in-
youth mentoring, agricultural educa- spire Ohio FFA members. For over 60
tion departmental assistants, PALS years, The Ohio FFA Foundation has
mentors and student coordinators, de- been committed to providing oppor-
veloping and conducting informational tunities for FFA members across the
materials and presentations for civic state. Supporting the Foundation is
organizations and school-aged youth, investing in tomorrow’s agricultural
leaders.

Warren K. Garner Inducted To The
2018 North Central Hall Of Fame

Warren K. Garner was inducted post- was a member of the North Manches-
humously into the 2018 North Central ter Board of Zoning Appeals, the North
Hall of Fame. Mr. Garner graduated Manchester Town Board and also the
from Pioneer High School in 1944. He Manchester Community School Build-
was the Salutatorian and the Class ing Corporation. As a Kiwanis Club
President (in fact, Mr. Garner was class member, he served as the club secretary
president for most of his school years)! and president and he modeled his com-
mitment to the Kiwanis Club by having
After graduating from Pioneer High fifty years of perfect attendance!
School, Warren Garner earned a Bach-
elor’s degree from Manchester College, Mr. Garner was a member and dea-
his Master’s Degree from Indiana Uni- con at the First Brethren Church in
versity, and his Ph.D. from Claremont North Manchester, a Sunday School
Graduate School. Mr. Garner started teacher, and a moderator at local and
his professional career as a math and national levels. He also served on the
business teacher in Indiana and was Board of Trustees at Ashland Univer-
also a principal in both the states of Indi- sity. Mr. Warren Garner passed away
ana and California. Dr. Garner became at the age of 91 in February of this year.
an associate professor of Education at His wife, Helen, preceded him in death
Manchester College in 1967 and served in 2016. Mr. Garner is survived by his
as a full professor and Chairman of the two sons, Dr. Greg Garner and Rev. Tim
Education Department and Director of Garner; their wives, children and grand-
Teacher Education from 1969 to 1989. children.
He later joined the Indiana Department
of Education where he served as the Ex-
ecutive Director of the Indiana Profes-
sional Standards Board. Throughout
his career, he made numerous profes-
sional presentations, was a consultant
to a variety of schools and colleges, was
a member of many different professional
organizations and received a number of
honors and awards – including the In-
diana Association of Teacher Educators
Special Service Award and Outstanding
Service Award. He also recognized by
Indiana Governor Bayh for the Indiana
Sagamore of the Wabash award.

Warren Garner served in the U.S.
Navy during World War II. Mr. Garner
was extremely involved in his commu-
nity of North Manchester, Indiana. He

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Millcreek-West Unity Holds 82nd Annual FFA Chapter Banquet

The Millcreek-West Unity held their ning began.
82nd annual FFA Chapter Banquet on Ericka Dennison was named as the
April 14, 2018. With over 200 members Star Greenhand, participating in over 16
and guests were in attendance, the ban- different FFA events throughout the year.
quet hall was opened and called to order Mady Underwood was then named Star
by President Austin Schaffner and the Chapter Farmer, having an exemplary
2017-2018 Officer Team. Mady Under- placement SAE through Sauder Village.
wood then introduced the special guests This year, both Mady Underwood and
in attendance, and members and guests Beau Zuver earned their State FFA De-
were dismissed to enjoy a buffet style meal grees. They were also recognized at the
before continuing with the business por- District 1 Banquet, and the State FFA
tion of the meeting. The meal, catered by Convention. Members were then recog- PHOTOS PROVIDED
MoJo’s Catering, included, pulled pork nized for their participation in Career De-
and shredded beef, with cheesy potatoes velopment Events throughout the year. APPRECIATION AWARDS ... Austin Schaffner distributes the recognition plaques
and green beans, Oreo mousse, ice cream, The chapter, as a total, participated in 16 for the Appreciation Awards to RedLine Equipment, Randy Carothers, Pat Burk-
holder, Kevin Miller, Jess Tracey, and Bob Short.

and brownies. different CDEs. Top recognition was given
After dining Sam Shilling called the to Kodi Brenner placing 3rd in the district
business portion of the evening to order in the Job Interview Contest, Ian Hoffman
with the introduction of Mr. Duane Knis- placing 2nd in the district in Plant Sys-
ley, guest speaker, who spoke on the topic tems through Agriscience Fair, Sam Shil-
of “If You Were a Pencil, What Mark Would ling and Tyler Suboski placing 1st in the
You Make?” After thanking Mr. Knisley for district in Environmental Systems in Agri-
his message, the award portion of the eve- science Fair, and the Poultry Evaluation
team of Zakk Horton, Baiden Jones, Sam
Two Four County Shilling, and Tyler Suboski, placing fourth
Students Place In in the district.

Special awards were given to members
for their scholarship, leadership, and en-
Top Ten At National trepreneurship. Sam Shilling received a
Gold Rated Treasurer’s Book at the state
BPA Conference level, and also placed second in District
1. Fruit Sales generated over $13,000,
with Laurynn Weiland being the top seller,
Sam Shilling second, and Austin Schaff-
ner third. Thirty members received rec-
ognition for attaining all A’s in Ag, for 3
quarters of the year. Twenty-six members
also received recognition for their active
participation in the FFA and its programs
throughout the year. Four FFA Camp
scholarships were awarded for the full
cost of camp to Lana Baker, Leanna Bak-
er, Holly Jermeay, and Kennadi McCain.
Kennadi McCain also received a $100 STATE DEGREES ... State FFA Degree Recipients Beau Zuver and Mady Under-
FFA Camp scholarship through RedLine wood.

Equipment and was recognized at State
Convention. Austin Schaffner, Sam Shil-
ling, and Mady Underwood all received full
PHOTO PROVIDED scholarships to State Convention in May FFA OFFICERS ... The newly installed 2018-2019 Millcreek-West Unity FFA Officer
BPA CONFERENCE ... Four County Ca- through donations given by local spon- Team Treasurer Kodi Brenner, Parliamentarian Laurynn Wieland, Vice President
reer Center is pleased to announce that sors. Beau Zuver, President Mady Underwood, Historian Chelsea Funk, Reporter Chase
Parker Wittenmyer (Wauseon) and Cory Whitman, Sentinel Ian Hoffman, Secretary Hunter Leupp, missing from photo, Stu-
Hemenway (Bryan) placed in the top ten The Millcreek West Unity FFA chap- dent Advisor Kennadi McCain.
at the 2018 National Leadership Confer- ter also took the time to recognize those
ence of Business Professionals of America individuals and organizations who went North Central High School
(BPA) held in Dallas, Texas. Parker com- above and beyond this year in their aid of Class Of 2018 Scholarship/Awards
peted in SQL Database Fundamentals and the chapter. Special appreciation awards
Cory competed in Network Administration were given to RedLine Equipment, Randy The North Cen- tington University Facul- Harsh Patel – Trine
Using Microsoft/MTA Networking Funda- Carothers, Pat Burkholder, Kevin Miller, tral High School Hon- ty Scholarship ($36,000), University Trustee Schol-
mentals. Career Center students joined Bob Short, and Jess Tracey. The chapter ors Awards were held Sharon & Clara Kidston arship ($68,000), Trine
over 5,000 other conference delegates also inducted two Honorary Degrees: the on Monday, May 21st. Memorial Scholarship Diversity Scholarship
from across the nation to participate in George Beatty Family and Robert McCain. Members of Class of 2018 ($4,000), Mark Beals ($20,000), Trine Alum-
national-level business skill competitions.
This was BPA’s 52nd National Leadership The banquet ended with the induction
Conference. Business Professionals of of the new 2018-2019 officer team; Presi-
America is a national organization for high dent Mady Underwood, Vice President
school, college and middle school students Beau Zuver, Secretary Hunter Leupp,
preparing for careers in business and in- Treasurer Kodi Brenner, Reporter Chase
formation technology. BPA acts as a co- Whitman, Sentinel Ian Hoffman, Student
hesive agent in the nationwide networking Advisor Kennadi McCain, Parliamentarian
of education and business and industry. Laurynn Weiland, and Historian Chelsea
Four County Career Center BPA advisors Funk. Newly elected, President, Mady Un-
are Mary Jo Beilharz, Matt Geiger, Tim derwood closed the meeting, the pledge of
Ricketts, and Tina Short. allegiance was said by all, and the meeting
was adjourned.

were presented with over Memorial Award ($500), ni Referral Scholarship
$368,000 in scholar- Pioneer Sesqui Study ($2,000), Daniel L. Gear-
ships! Award recipients Club Scholarship ($500), hart Innovation and
are: Robert Gamboe Memo- Technology Scholarship
Volkan Alemdar – Ro- rial Scholarship ($500), ($500), Frank and Elaine
berta Oxender/Pioneer Williams County Pork Lesnet Miseta Scholar-
Lions Club Scholarship Producers Scholarship ship ($9,500), Honors
($500), North Central ($500), Pioneer American Cords, NHS Cords, Hon-
Community Scholarship Legion Auxiliary Schol- ors Diploma
($830) arship ($250), Pioneer Erin Ryan – The Uni-
Saturday, June 23 Joshua Bailey – Chamber of Commerce versity of Toledo Trustees
OHSAA Scholar Athlete Scholarship ($250), Scholarship ($14,000)
Race begins at Bryan Hospital, west parking lot Award, FFA Cords, Hon- OHSAA Scholar Athlete NCEA/Deb Cronin Memo-

Pre-register by June 8 $15 ors Cords Award, FFA Cords, Hon- rial Scholarship ($500),
Kodi Bentley – US Mili- ors Cords, NHS Cords, FFA Cords, NHS Cords
Register after June 8 $20 Brought to you by tary Cords (US Army) Honors Diploma Zachary Turner – Trine
Day-of registration $25
Kids Fun Run $8 Brittany Cozart – Ryan France – Arce- University Presidential
Northwest State Com- lorMittal Tailored Blanks Scholarship ($80,000),
munity College Lynn and Scholarship ($500), Pio- Trine Dean of Education
Nancy Elston Scholar- neer Transformer Schol- Scholarship ($12,000),
Proceeds benefit Cardiology Clinic ship ($500) and Changing arship ($1,000) Trine Legacy Scholarship
People Helping People Live Scholarship ($500), ($8,000), Bryan Kiwan-
YMCA scholarship fund Pioneer American Legion Kirsten Helinski – US is Scholarship ($750),
Marines Distinguished
Auxiliary Scholarship Athlete Award, North Central Commu-
Get more details and register at www.chwchospital.org/events/5k2018 ($250) Makayla Knapp - nity Scholarship ($830),
Allyson Fenicle – Hun- OHSAA Archie Griffin Franklin B. Walter Schol-
Sportsmanship Award, arship ($200), OHSAA
Arion Award, Honors Archie Griffin Sports-
Cords, NHS Cords, Class manship Award, Honors
of 2018 Salutatorian Cords, NHS Cords, Hon-
Vada Lashaway – ors Diploma
Spring Arbor Presidential Brooke Wheeler –
Scholarship ($40,000), Bowling Green State
Direct Access Testing Spring Arbor Athletic University Freshman
Scholarship ($24,000), Academic Scholarship
Pioneer American Legion ($8,000)
Get the lab tests you need, Scholarship ($1,000), Hunter Willson – US
when you need them, North Central Class of
Marines Distinguished
1960 Scholarship ($500), Athlete Award, US Mili-
for a low out-of-pocket cost. Honors Diploma, Honors tary Cords (US Marines)

Direct access testing eliminates the need for a doctor's Cords Emma Zenz – Pioneer
Keean Livenspar- American Legion Scholar-
ger – Indiana Wesleyan ship ($4,000), Roberta Ox-
order for certain lab tests. Achievement Scholarship ender/Pioneer Lions Club

It’s great for people who: ($24,000), North Central Scholarship ($500), St.
• Are uninsured Community Scholarship John’s Men’s Group Ed
($830), Tara Lynne Ar- Whitis Memorial Award
nold Scholarship ($500), ($300), Pioneer Chamber
• Don't want to file a claim to their insurance St. John’s Men’s Group of Commerce Scholarship
• Have a high deductible Kent Becker Memorial ($250), Bryan Times Aca-

• Have a health savings account Award ($300) demic All Star ($100), Na-
Winter McStoots – tional Federation of State
North Central NHS/Red High School Associations
Get more information at chwchospital.org/DAT Cross Scholarship ($250), Sportsmanship, Ethics

Bryan Hospital Lab • 433 W High St • 419-630-2103 Honors Cords, NHS Cords and Integrity Award , US
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Central Community cellence Award, Honors
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First Lady Returns To White Montpelier School Board: Contracts
House After Kidney Treatment Approved For The 2018-2019 School Year

to make their medical histories public. A Listed below is the sum-
week before undergoing the procedure, mary of action taken by the
a beaming Mrs. Trump presided over a board at this meeting: Ap-
splashy announcement ceremony in the proved the financial state-
White House Rose Garden to introduce ments and investments as
her “Be Best” public awareness campaign presented. Accepted the
to help teach kindness to children. donations as presented.
Approved the Five Year
Grisham said Monday that the pro- Forecast for the May 2018
cedure was “successful,” there were no submission to the Ohio
complications and that Mrs. Trump would Department of Education.
probably remain hospitalized for “the du- Employed Hollie Carroll as
ration of the week.” 9th grade Science teacher
at Bachelor’s and step 0 for
The president then tweeted Tuesday the 2018- 2019 school year.
that his wife would be released in “2 or Employed Carolyn Hop-
3” days, but Thursday and Friday passed per as 9th grade Language
RETURNING HOME ... In this May without word from the White House on her Arts teacher at Masters and
7, 2018 file photo, First lady Melania whereabouts. He had visited her during step 10 for the 2018-2019 PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
Trump speaks on her initiatives dur- the first three days of her hospitalization. school year. Rescinded
ing an event in the Rose Garden of the But he did not make the trip Thursday or LeAnn Moser’s Gifted Co- HONORED BY THE BOARD ... Montpelier Schools rec-
White House in Washington. The White Friday, leading some to wonder whether ordinator Services for the ognized several students at the May 8 school board
House says the first lady returned to the the first lady had been released. 2018-2019 school year. meeting. Reizyn Sapp – Kindergarten; Izayah Wolfen-
White House on Saturday, May 19. She Non-renewed all certifi- barger – Kindergarten; Nash Miller – 1st grade; Mal-
had been at Walter Reed National Mili- The first lady, 48, said Wednesday on cated and classified supple- achi Smith – 3rd grade; Ramsey Brobst – 4th grade;
tary Medical Center near Washington Twitter that she was “feeling great” and mental contracts effective Marie Hager – 5th grade; Shelby Lockwood – 5th grade;
since having an embolization procedure looking forward to going home, but gave at the end of the 2017-2018 Ashton Salazar – 6th grade and Michael Spence – 9th
Monday for an unspecified kidney con- no indication of when that might happen. school year. Approved the grade. Not all students were pictured.
dition that the White House said was On Friday, she tweeted about the deadly
benign. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) school shooting at a Houston-area high following three year admin- ing classified supplemen- Approved the school
school but did not update her followers on istrative contracts for the lunch prices for the 2018-
By: Darlene Superville her medical situation. 2018-2019 school year: tal contracts for the 2018- 2019 school year: Grades
ASSOCIATED PRESS 2019 school year: Kiel K-8 at $2.50, grades 9-12 at
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump Urologists with no personal knowledge Monica Brigle, Michael Miller-Football Assistant-2, $2.75, and adult at $3.00.
returned to the White House on Saturday of Mrs. Trump’s condition said the most Bumb, and Stu Thorp. Extra milk is $.50. Stu-
from a weeklong hospitalization after kid- likely explanation for the procedure is a Approved the following Todd Friend-JH Football-3 dent breakfast at $1.00 and
ney treatment, a lengthy stay that raised kind of noncancerous kidney tumor called , Nickolas Ramos-JH Foot- adult breakfast at $1.50.
questions about whether the first lady’s an angiomyolipoma. They’re not common certificated supplemental ball-1, Michael Martinelli- Approved the list of gradu-
condition may have been more complicat- but tend to occur in middle-aged women contracts for the 2018- ates for the MHS Class of
ed than initially revealed. and can cause problematic bleeding if they 2019 school year: Megan Football Volunteer, Jacob 2018, pending all gradua-
Her spokeswoman, Stephanie Grisham, become large enough, said Dr. Keith Kow- Brubaker-Volleyball Assis- tion requirement have been
has declined to release additional details, alczyk of MedStar Georgetown University Lamberson- Elementary tant-1 , Brooke Funk-JH met.
citing Mrs. Trump’s right to privacy. Hospital. Student Council-4, Amy
“The First Lady returned home to the Scott-Spelling Bee Advi- Volleyball-2, Matthew Dye- Approved the Montpe-
White House this morning,” Grisham said Doctors often treat the condition by Head Golf-Girls-2, Karleen lier Locomotives Athletic
in a statement emailed Saturday morning. cutting off the blood supply so the growth sor-2, Barb Turner-Ele- Carothers-Head Cheerlead- Handbook for the 2018-
“She is resting comfortably and remains in shrinks, added Dr. Lambros Stamatakis mentary Quiz Bowl-2, Car- 2019 school year. Approved
high spirits. Our office has received thou- of MedStar Washington Hospital Center. olyn Hopper-JH/HS Quiz ing-0, Timothy Nicely Head the Montpelier Junior/Se-
sands of calls and emails wishing Mrs. Doctors do that with an embolization, Girls Basketball-11, Bar- nior High School Coaches
Trump well, and we thank everyone who meaning a catheter is snaked into the Bowl-0, Tammie Mercer bara Figgins-Varsity Girls Rules for the 2018-2019
has taken the time to reach out.” blood vessels of the kidney to find the right Chmielewski Right to Read- school year. Approved the
Mrs. Trump had been at Walter Reed one and block it. 3, Jennifer Martin-LPDC Basketball Assistant-1, Montpelier Exempted Vil-
National Military Medical Center near Chuck Florence-Volunteer lage Schools Drug Testing
Washington since Monday, when she qui- Most of the time, these tumors are Co-Chairman , Kacie Dick- Girls Basketball, Jason Policy for the 2018- 2019
etly underwent an embolization procedure found when people undergo medical scans inson-LPDC Co-Chairman , school year. Approved the
to treat an unspecified kidney condition for another reason, but sometimes people Miranda Oates-LPDC Mem- Nicely-Volunteer Girls Bas- Montpelier High School All
the White House described as benign. have pain or other symptoms, Kowalczyk ketball, John Waterson- Sports Passes and individ-
Word of the hospitalization came as a sur- said. Many times, embolization patients go ber-Barbara Turner-LPDC Varsity Boys Basketball-0, ual sports passes for the
prise because there was no indication in home the same day or the next. Member, Steven Bran- 2018-2019 school year.
numerous public appearances in recent cheau Head Football-9, Nickolas Ramos-JV Boys
weeks that Mrs. Trump had been ailing. Grisham on Saturday characterized Basketball-4, Andrew Mer- Approved the Montpelier
First ladies are under no obligation speculation about the first lady as “unin- Troy Roth-Football Assis- cer-JH Wrestling-5 Athletic Department 2018-
formed.” tant-10, Blayne Bible-Foot- 2019 Athletic Worker Rates.
ball Assistant-9, Anthony Approved the agreement Approved the Concussion
“Mrs. Trump has a medical team that with Edon Northwest Local Treatment Protocol/Return
is comfortable with her care, which is all Coleman-Football Assis- Schools for psychology ser- to Play Protocol. Employed
that matters,” she said. “Her recovery and tant-7, David Bauer-Foot- Joseph Keween as HS
privacy are paramount and I will have no ball Assistant-5, Jamison vices beginning August 1, Health/PE teacher at Bach-
further comment beyond this.” 2018 and ending June 30, elor’s/step 0 for the 2017-
Grime-JH Football-1 , 2019. Approved the Blan- 2018 school year, pending
AP Medical Writer Lauran Neergaard Lance Thorp-JH Football-1, all requirements have been
contributed to this report. Khrysta Coleman-Head ket Student Accident In- met. Accepted the letter of
surance Program through resignation from Hollie Car-
Volleyball-6, Brooke Lam- Guarantee Trust Life In- roll as a paraprofessional at
berson-JH Volleyball-4, the end of the 2017-2018
Brandon Shoup-Head surance Company for the school year.
2018-2019 school year. Ap-
Golf-5, Jason Johnston-JH proved the continued agree- Accepted the letter of
Michigan Family Reunited With Lost Dog Golf-1, Hollie Carroll-Head resignation from Kaitlyn
Found Four Years Later In Toledo, Ohio Cross Country-7, David ment with the Ohio High Tingle as an aide at the
School Athletic Association end of the 2017- 2018
Apple-JH Cross Country-4 for the 2018-2019 school school year. Approved the
, Leslieann Wheeler-Cheer- property, liability, violence
leading Assistant-3, Troy year. Approved the service and automotive insurance
agreement with Healthcare through the Ohio School
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A Lansing, the shelter, but then noticed markings Roth-Head Wrestling-17 , Process Consulting, Inc. to Plan for the 2018-2019
Michigan, man thought it might be a on her muzzle and was greeted by a Brandon Shoup-JH Boys school year at a total cost
prank when he received a call from a familiar howl. “She was ready to come Basketball-3 , Jodi Grime- manage the district’s school of $51,820.00 Approved
microchip company telling him his home,” he said. Medicaid Program begin- the service agreement with
family’s dog had been found in Toledo JV Girls Basketball-3. ning July 1, 2018 and end- Central Ohio Medical Re-
— more than 100 miles away — four The family adopted Bambi when Approved the 2018-2019 view, LLC to manage the
years after she ran away. she was 7 or 8 months old. She be- and the 2019-2020 Classi- ing June 30, 2021 at a cost district’s school Medicaid
gan escaping after the family’s gold- of $5,000 per year. program for the 2018-2019
“I was stunned,” Bradley Wieferich en retriever died of cancer. Wieferich fied Salary Schedules. Re- Approved a profes- school year.
told The Blade . bought another dog to provide Bambi vised the EMIS Clerk job
with companionship, but she ran away description to EMIS Coordi- sional service agreement Approved the bid from
Toledo police earlier this month again about six months later. The fam- with Kent State University Republic Services for solid
found Bambi, who is around 12, wan- ily searched to no avail and assumed nator that reports to the su- for speech and language waste and recycling ser-
dering in a city neighborhood. The of- she had been adopted by someone else perintendent for the 2018- vices for school year 2018-
ficer took her to Lucas County Canine or had died. 2019 school year. Approved service for the 2018-2019 2019 at an annual cost of
Care & Control, where an employee school year at $69,812.00. $7,346.24 to include ser-
scanned her microchip and discovered Wieferich told The Blade that Bambi Yolanda Saneholtz as EMIS Approved the agreement vice per the bid specifica-
she had a family to return to. has settled in nicely and even remem- Coordinator at step 1 for tions. Service will be 5 times
bers some of her old tricks. the 2018-2019 school year. with the Northwest Ohio per week for 10 months and
“She was very thin, but very sweet,” Educational Service Cen- 2 times per week for 2 sum-
said Laura Simmons-Wark, communi- “I’m really amazed that she’s back,” Approved an addendum ter and A Renewed Mind mer months.
ty outreach coordinator for the shelter. he said. to Brooke Funk’s limited
“Who knows where she’s been all this contract for the 2018-2019 School Based Therapy for
time. We have no idea how she made it Simmons-Wark said Bambi’s story the 2018-2019 school year.
all the way down here.” shows the importance of microchipping school year. Approved the Approved the participa-
pets and for people to try to have stray Skilled Trade Specialist job
Bambi was reunited with the Wief- animals scanned when they find them. description for the 2018- tion in the following fed-
erich family about a week ago. Bradley eral programs: Title I, Title
Wieferich said he initially didn’t rec- “Not all stray dogs are homeless,” 2019 school year. Employed II-A, Title IV-A, Title V, Ti-
ognize her as he walked past cages in Simmons-Wark said. “Some are just Bernie Davis as a skilled
lost.” trades specialist on a 1 year tle I Part B IDEA, Title III
LEP and the federal meal
contract at 8 hours per day and milk program for the
for 190 days at $40,000 for
the 2018-2019 school year. 2018-2019 school year. Ap-
proved the K-6 grade fees
Added Janelle DeFelice to at $35 per grade for the
the substitute bus driv-
ers list for the 2017-2018 2017-2018 school year. Ap-
proved the JH/HS fees for
school year. the 2018-2019 school year.
Approved the follow-

Jess Youse Awarded Martin V. Alonzo
Family Foundation Scholarship

REUNION ... This May 5, 2018 photo provided by Laura Simmons-Wark, shows SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ... Chase Brass is excited to announce this year’s winner of the
the Wieferich family holding their dog Bambi at the Lucas County Canine Care & Martin V. Alonzo Family Foundation Scholarship. Mr. Alonzo was a former CEO of Chase
Control in Toledo, Ohio. The dog ran away from the Lansing, Mich., family four Brass and established this scholarship to honor Chase’s 50th anniversary. This scholar-
years ago was reunited with them after being found more than 100 miles away in ship is a $3,000 annual renewable scholarship awarded to qualifying children of Chase
Ohio and identified through a microchip. Bradley Wieferich said he was surprised Brass employees. Following an application and interview process, this year’s scholarship
by the call from a microchip company telling him Bambi had been found. (Laura was awarded to Jess Youse, daughter of Chase Brass employee Troy Youse. Pictured are
Simmons-Wark via AP) Troy Youse, Jess Youse and Phil Moody, VP Supply Chain at Chase Brass. Jess will be at-
tending the University of Rio Grande, seeking a degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

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North Central BOE Hears Of Edon Completes Drill Training
Donation Knocking Down
By: James Pruitt board approved contracts for Summer
Delinquent Student Meal Account THE VILLAGE REPORTER Intervention Teachers: Hilary Staten,
Scott Staten, Danielle Wolfe, Audra
PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF mizers representative Brad Neavin spoke Highlights from the May 10 Edon Nester, Amanda Dickmann, Taylor Hop-
at the meeting to go over some updated Board of Education meeting: son, Carey Kiess, and Alexis King.
LEADING A NEW PROGRAM ... New North information about what his employer will
Central Local Schools football coach Dave do. Superintendent Anthony Stevens The board approved supplemental
Parrish. report: School Safety: Stevens has up- contracts for 2018-2019. The board ap-
The company will oversee the instal- dated the school safety plan Once the proved volunteer coaches for the 2018-
By: James Pruitt lation of a new lighting system, roof and board approves it, he will be able to sub- 2019 school year. The board approved
THE VILLAGE REPORTER HVAC. The district should save about mit it to the state to meet reporting re- part-time summer personnel.
$18,000 a year on utilities after the first quirements. The school is in the process
The delinquent account for student year. The initial savings will be folded of completing evacuation drill training. Summer Cleaning: not to exceed 40
meals is nearly paid off after the school into financing, Neavins said. In conjunc- hours per week. All are placed on the
received around $2,000 in donations in tion with this matter, the board approved Bus Barn Clean-out: Stevens met Substitute Custodian pay scale ($12.89
the past month, Cafeteria Director Rob a motion to join the Southwestern Ohio with Bert Brown recently to discuss the per hr.). Tamara Chrisman and Kaitlin
Taylor announced. Educational Purchasing Council. potential sale of items over in the new Chrisman.
The district is raising money to pay off bus barn. They spoke about a variety of
the shortfall to institute a new policy to The board approved a resolution not options including online vs. traditional The board approved Non-Teaching
build a fund to pay for future meals. Stu- to exceed $630,000 Equipment Lease sale. Stevens said Brown believes the contracts. The board approved agree-
dents will receive a hot meal, but if they Financing for the North Central Local items the district would be best served ment with Montpelier EVSD for School
miss payments three times, they will be School District. by holding an auction on a weekday eve- Psychologist Services for $38,079 effec-
placed on a list and Superintendent Wil- ning this summer. tive for the 2018-2019 school year.
liam Hanak will call the parents to try and The board approved an agreement with
resolve the matter. the Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness The reason he gave for not using an The board approved a shared service
The goal is to avoid instances of food Children’s Vision Partner Agency The online auction stemmed from the lim- agreement for School Speech Services
shaming, where kids are picked on or district will be a referring partner agency ited number of different items Edon with Edgerton Local School District ef-
bullied for not being able to pay for their with Prevent Blindness in order to receive plans to sell and the cost of managing fective July 1, 2018 through June 30,
lunches. vision care benefits through the children’s an online auction. Brown suggested the 2019 (annual action). The board ap-
Superintendent William Hanak’s Re- vision program. district do local advertising through the proved a recommendation to accept the
port: Enrollment stands at 591, the high- newspaper, online through AuctionBiz, resignation of Erin DeGroff as a teacher
The board approved a Master Negotia- and sending notices to area schools that effective with the conclusion of the cur-
tion Agreement between the North Central may have interest in the items for sale. rent contract year.
Board of Education and the North Central
Education Association for 2018-2019. Weight Room Access: Stevens says he The board approved a recommenda-
is still working with Metalink on gaining tion to accept the resignation of Orry
(1 year, 2.75 increase) internet access to the weight room. The Moughler as a teacher effective with the
The board approved the following em- quote that I previously shared with you conclusion of the current contract year.
ployments: (pending records) was from over a year ago, and when we The board approved a recommendation
Diane Veres- I-year contract (JH/HS requested a new quote the price nearly to employ Ashlyn Killion as teacher, 4-9
Guidance Counselor), Casey Wilcox - I- doubled. I have attached this quote, Language Arts, (one-year contract, Step
year contract (JH/HS Intervention), Adam and after a conversation with the sales 0, BA) for the 2018-19 school year.
Blake - 2-year contract (HS English), Re- rep I learned that the increase in price is
becca Renfer - 2-year contract (Elementa- due to enhanced equipment that would The board approved a recommenda-
ry Guidance Counselor), Aubrie Ridinger support both the door system and mul- tion to approve a 2.50% base salary in-
- 2-year contract (JH/HS Social Studies), tiple cameras, but that we could install crease for classified employees for the
Casey Sumner-2- year contract (Grade 4 a lower cost device that would provide 2018-19 school year.
Co-Teacher), Abbie Apple - 3- year con- less throughput. I would like some feed-
tract (Grade 5 Instructor), Elizabeth Stein back on your thoughts about this infor- The board commended April 2018
- 3-year contract (Grade 6 Instructor), mation. High School Student of the Month,
Alecia Szymanski- 3-yea:r contract (Art freshman Alyssa Lautzenhiser and April
Instructor), Tyler Tavieme - 3-year con- The board approved the Five-Year 2018 Junior High Student of the Month,
tract (JH Math Instructor), Gregory Waid- forecast and assumptions for Fiscal 7th grader Caden Nester.
elich- 3-year contract (HS Math Instruc- Years 2018-2022. The board approved
tor), Amy Beck- 5-year contract (Grade 2 a new fund for the Class of 2022. The James can be reached at
Instructor), Amanda Blohm- 5-year con- [emailprotected]
tract (Grade 3 Instructor), Nathan Shamp-
est in the past five years, Hanak said. 5-year contract (JH/HS Social Stud- Four County Career Center
The district is continuing to prepare to ies), Nicole Botton - Continuing contract Recognizes In-Demand Jobs Week
promote the need for the new replacement (Grade K Instructor), Dustin Campbell-
levy this November. The levy will take the Continuing contract (Grade K Instructor),
place of the substitute levy approved in Julie Galloway- 1-year contract (Preschool
2009. The levy is for 6.9 mills for 10 years Aide), David Thompson - 1-year contract
and will help the district meet its needs (Bus Driver), Ron Houser - 2-year contract
and be able to pay teachers a raise in (Bus Driver), Rebecca Eustace - Continu-
2019 and beyond. ing contract (E.M.I.S. Coordinator), Kathy
Funding limitations meant teachers Hellard- Continuing contract (Cafeteria),
received a 2.75 percent increase for one Stacey Turner - Continuing contract (Bus
year only. The Baccalaureate begins at 7 Driver), Summer Adult Custodians Chris
p.m. May 23 for the Class of 2018, in the Fidler, Kent Hutchison, Stacey Turner - (3
Auditeria. Graduation is at 2 p.m. May 27. days/week, S.W.A.T. (Students Working
Principal and Athletic Director Re- to Advance Technology) Educational Trip
ports: Andy Morr- all third-graders met - May 29-31.
the requirements for reading and will The board approved the following hires
be moving onto fourth grade. Summer for 2018-19: A one-year supplemental
School runs daily 8:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. contract for Donald Parrish as the Head
June 4-15. As many as 40 students could Football Coach, A one-year one-year sup-
be attending. plemental contract for Chris Fidler as the
Marcia Rozevink- students enjoyed a Boys Head Varsity Basketball Coach, a
viewing of a video on Romeo and Juliet, one-year supplemental contract for Greg-
May 9. Brian Hughes- Sports survived a ory Waidelich as the Girls Head Varsity
wet spring. Basketball Coach, a one-year supplemen-
The gym will need a new sound system. tal contract for Stacy Roth as the Head
The boosters have pledged support and Varsity Volleyball Coach, a one-year sup-
the classes of 2017 and 2018 have donat- plemental contract for Jared Stewart as
ed money as well. A new system will cost the Boys/Girls Head Varsity Cross Coun-
around $20,000. “It’s old,” Hughes said try Coach, a one-year supplemental con-
about the system. “Homecoming was em- tract for Joel Boothman as the Boys/Girls
barrassing.” T) Head Varsity Golf Coach, and a one-year
The Board of Education approved supplemental contract for Brandie Bailey
a School Resource Officer (SRO) Inter- as the HS Cheerleader Advisor. May 7-11, 2018, was In-Demand two career and technical program offer-
agency Agreement with the Village of Pio- The next regular meeting is 6:30 p.m. Jobs Week -- a statewide celebration ings to juniors and seniors in the four
neer. The School Resource Officer will be Tuesday, June 19, 2018, in the High of jobs, industries and skills that are county area that are preparing students
through the Pioneer Police Department. School Eagle room. in demand in Ohio. In-Demand Jobs for In-Demand Jobs as well as the Adult
With funding split 60 percent from the Week is an opportunity for students Education Workforce Development de-
village and 40 percent from the district. James can be reached at and job seekers to learn more about the partment preparing adults through
The board approved a Facility Improve- [emailprotected] rewarding and high-demand careers training and development specialists.
ment and Energy Savings Project (OCEPC available locally.
Procurement Method) as proposed by En- Four County Career Center has rec-
ergy Optimizers, USA, LLC. Energy Opti- Today’s students likely will hold ognized the collaboration that has been
jobs that don’t even exist today. The developed between employers and stu-
FCCC Students Perform Well At talent needs of businesses are chang- dents in the Early Job Placement Pro-
FCCLA Leadership Conference ing quickly, which means workers will gram at the Career Center and present-
need to be flexible, adaptable and ready ed each employer with a “Resolution”
to acquire new knowledge and skills in acknowledging appreciation for their
real time. Now is a great time for busi- participation. Shown above receiving
ness, education and workforce to come the “Resolution” from Automotive Tech-
together to address skills gaps, build a nologies student, Joe Fenter (Bryan), is
talent pipeline and help students pre- Matt Wieland, owner of Wieland Auto
pare for a successful journey along Repair in Bryan and graduate of Four
their career pathways. County Career Center. and in the photo
below receiving the “Resolution” from
More than 200 jobs in Ohio are con- Diesel Mechanics student, Maranda
sidered “In demand,” based on labor Ritz (Napoleon), is Ted Puehler, owner
market information, job postings on of Ted’s Truck and Trailer Repair in Del-
OhioMeansJobs.com, JobsOhio region- ta and graduate of Four County Career
al forecasts and employer forecasts. Center.
Four County Career Center has twenty-

NATIONAL QUALIFIERS ... Five students from Four County Career Center’s Fam-
ily, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) have earned a 1st, 2nd or
3rd Place Rating at the State FCCLA Leadership Conference in Columbus. They
earned the right to advance to national competition held in Atlanta, Georgia, June
28 - July 2. Shown at the conference are (LEFT TO RIGHT) Sabrina Page (Liberty
Center) Interior Design - 3rd place rating; Bailey Bowen (Edgerton) Fashion Con-
struction - 3rd place rating; Coralee Flanary (Hicksville) Job Interview - 3rd place
rating; Natalia Flores (Archbold) Life Event Planning - 2nd place rating; and Kath-
ryn Ewers (Edon) Interior Design - 3rd place rating. The FCCLA participants are
challenged to complete a project in their area of career and technical training with-
in a specified time period while being scored by a panel of judges. All of these stu-
dents did an outstanding job in their respective competitions. Family, Career and
Community Leaders of America is a national organization for high school and col-
lege students where the activities and programs complement classroom instruction
by giving students practical experience through application of the skills learned at
school. Career Center FCCLA lead Advisor is Michele Nafziger.

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

Delta School Board Awards Three Dozen New & Continuing Staff Contracts

By: Cory Johnson 16 and the high school wrestling team
to compete at the Ashland Duals at Ash-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER land University in Ashland, Ohio from
June 14-16 were also approved.
The Pike-Delta-York Local Schools ELEMENTARY STUDENT OF THE MONTH ... First grade student Paul Keefer was
Board of Education approved 36 new Board members also agreed to the recognized as the elementary school’s Student of the Month and is pictured with
and continuing contracts to district district hosting a summer school for board member Alice Simon and Principal Ellen Bernel.
teachers, coaches, and support staff in high school credit recovery from May
preparation for the 2018-2019 school 29 to June 28. Ryan Ripke and Diane
year during their May meeting. Lohman will serve as instructors.The
use of the Delta Elementary School for
In new business, school board mem- the Region VI Migrant Education Sum-
bers approved payment to Michelle mer Educational Program from June 18
Egan, Mary-Kathryn Currier-Ford, Jes- through August 1, 2018 was also ap-
sica Ford, Ron Zdunczyk, Jill Ander- proved as was the use of two district
son, Michelle Stickley, Wendy Gutowitz, busses by the Migrant School Program
Beth Juby as Resident Educator Men- at a rate of $1.53 per mile.
tors (RESA) and Andrea Johnson as the
RESA Coordinator. In administrator reports, Technology
Director Derek Friess told board mem-
Also approved was the awarding of bers that he received great reviews from
certified contracts to Deedra Dixon and a session he presented at the Brain-
Paige Triana as middle school teachers Storm Educational Technology Confer-
and Courtney Hollister as a high school ence in Sandusky, OH. MacBook Airs
guidance counselor. Certified staff con- were also successfully deployed to 7th
tracts were awarded to Gail Durfey-Dze- and 8th graders and used for state test-
nis, Bruce Histed, Nicole James, Alan ing with few complications
Leininger, Amy Roth, Samantha Ken-
nedy, Vicki Schaffer, Jamie Donaldson, Online forms will be made available
Dave Kina, Alexandria VanScoy, Samuel to students and staff at the end of the
Carrisalez, Todd Woodring and Susan school year to help the department plan
Stamm as teachers and to Paula Woz- out their summer maintenance. Sum-
niak as a speech language pathologist. mer work will also include transferring
data from elementary teachers’ current
Supplemental contracts were award- computers to new MacBook Airs.The
ed to Sheri Harper as the head cheer- district website is also updated continu-
leading coach for fall and winter, K.J. ally and two professional development
Abair as the head boys soccer coach, sessions are planned with Apple for el-
Lee Mitchell as the head cross country ementary teachers on June 19th and
coach, and Dennis Walton as the head 25th.
volleyball coach. Brandi Sutton, Dis-
trict Secretary, was approved to work Student Services Director Angie
additional summer hours to aid in the Belcher reported that the district was
Transportation Department while Ja- awarded a $3000.00 grant from State
mie Rulka, Jamie Knauss, and Nancy Support Team Region One and will use
Butcher were given summer work per- the funds to open a spirit shop at the
mission for painting and maintenance high school. The shop will be operated
work. by junior and senior students with dis-
abilities as a part of their high school
The board also awarded classified transition plan. Written education plans
staff contracts to: Audra Tolson as a dis- and teacher evaluations are also being
trict secretary, Bonnie Steward, Denise wrapped up to close out the year.
Burgoon and Jayme Burgoon for district
food service, Tammy Scherer, Heather Andrea Johnson, Director of Cur-
Schmidt, Laura Hawkins and Stepha- riculum, Instruction, Assessment, and
nie Webster as district aides,Olga Hall Communication, shared that she has
as an ESL aide, Jayme Burgoon, Brandi meant with elementary teachers in kin-
dergarten through fourth grade to dis-
Fayette School Board ApprovesSutton, Jamie Rulka, and Lisa Rupp ascuss assessment revisions, curriculum
realignment, Student Learning Objec-
district drivers. Jamie Knauss was also tives calibration, resource review, and
curriculum map updates.
Supplemental Contractsassigned from an elementary aide to a
Work continues on Student Learning
district aide. Objective assessments, gifted testing,
Members of the Class of 2018 were Resident Educator Summative Assess-
ment verifications the district calendar,
For 2018-2019 School Yearapproved for graduation while a Well- and the district Spring newsletter. State
testing results will be returned and ana-
ness Policy update requested by the lyzed this summer.
Pike-Delta-York Food Service Depart-
ment was also agreed to. The board Before adjourning, board members
also voted to enter into a Memorandum voted to enter into executive session
of Understanding with the Pike-Delta- with no action taken before adjourning.
York Education Association regarding a
school counselor assignment for the re- Cory can be reached at
mainder of the 2017-2018 school year. [emailprotected]

Overnight trips for the high school
girls basketball team to attend an over-
night basketball camp at Ursuline Col-
lege in Pepper Pike, Ohio from June 14-
FOUR COUNTY STUDENT OF THE MONTH ... Four County Career Center student
Taylor Stango accepts recognition as the vocational school’s Student of the Month
from Principal Kristie Reighard and board member Chad Hoffman.

PHOTOS BY CORY JOHNSON, STAFF By: Nate Calvin and Marcos Molina. FLMA was granted
THE VILLAGE REPORTER for Gina Howard beginning September
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE MONTH ... Joy Dunford (second from left), a 10, 2018 through November 2, 2018.
junior at Delta High School, was recognized as the school’s student of the month The approval of supplemental con-
by Principal Kristie Reighard and Board President Michael Ford. tracts for next year were among the sev- The board then approved the fol-
eral items handled by the Fayette Board lowing agreements and policies: three
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE MONTH ... Pictured with Principal Doug Ford of Education at their latest meeting. The year service agreement with Health-
meeting began with Lisa Hintz present- care Process Consulting, Inc for assist-
ing a student Ancient Mediterranean ing in managing district’s Ohio Medic-
trip to Rome and Greece in 2020 hosted aid Program annually $2,500 for July
by EF Travel. The trip was approved by 1st, 2018-June 30, 2018, a one-year
the board to proceed with plans. The service agreement with Central Ohio
board then entered into executive ses- Medical Review, LLC to provide service
sion at 7:12pm and resumed regular for therapy referral service for Medic-
session at 7:37pm. aid reimbursem*nt purposes for 2018-
2019 school year for a flat rate of $25
Following reports from the building per single service referral, a contract
principals, the board then approved with the Fayette Normal Memorial Li-
theses financial items: The financial re- brary to provide services for preschool
ports from April 2018, the updated five- through grade 12, beginning June 1st,
year forecast for FY 2018 and support- 2017 through May 31st, 2018 (District
ing notes, A transfer from General Fund will provide supplies and materials for
001 to Building Fund 004 for $375,000, educational programs and library ser-
a donation of $220.00 from Fayette vices performed both at the school and
United Methodist Church for Kid’s Kup- library, the amount shall not exceed
board, and a donation of $76.65 from $12,000), and enterd into an agreement
First Federal Bank for 2018 graduates with Fulton County Health Department
wallet mini diplomas. to provide school nurse services for FY
2019 in the amount of $6,927 (fee is cal-
The board then approved the follow- culated on a cost per student rate).
ing staffing items: Extended time be-
yond the contract year for 2018-2019 The board also approved these re-
fiscal year (up to but not to exceed) for maining agreement or policies: Hylant
Janna Ballmer-Guidance (15 days), Group to provide Property Insurance
Pam Schultz-Ag/FFA (45 days), De- coverage through Ohio School Plan in
nise Link-JH/HS Secretary (5 days), the amount of $21,145 beginning July
and Deb Rupp-Elementary Secretary 1st, 2018 through June 30th, 2019, a
(5 days). Supplemental one-year con- revision to Neola policy #2271 for Col-
tracts were approved for: Todd Mitchell- lege Credit Plus Program, membership
Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Matt in the Ohio High School Athletic As-
Maginn-JV Boys Basketball Coach, sociation for 2018-2019, to join the
Ryan Colegrove-Freshman/Asst. Var- movement with Fulton County Family
sity Basketball Coach, Tim Morr-Varsity and Children First Council and Healthy
Girls Basketball Coach, Tyler Downing- Choices Caring Communities to op-
JV Girls Basketball Coach, Ben Sly-7th pose recreational marijuana in Ohio,
Grade Boys Basketball Coach, Scott the School Resource Officer Interagen-
Wagner-8th Grade Boys Basketball cy Agreement between Fayette Local
Coach, Amy Hibbard-7th Grade Girls Schools and Village of Fayette beginning
Basketball Coach, Sarah Wieland-8th August 1st, 2018 through July 31st,
Grade Girls Basketball Coach, Kandi 2019, and memorandum of agreement
Lemley-Varsity Cheerleader Coach, Car- for deposit of public funds for Sherwood
ilynn Johnson-JH Cheerleader Coach, State Bank beginning August 8th, 2018
Jared Lemley-Archery Coach, Leo Wix- through August 7th, 2021.
om-Asst Archery Coach, and Morgan
Kussmaul-JV Volleyball. The board approved these items re-
garding students: a list of seniors for
Approved as volunteer coaches for graduation for 2108 pending their com-
the 2018-2019 school year were Rodney pletion of all requirements necessary to
Kessler-Boys Basketball, Dylan Hen- graduate from Fayette High School, the
ricks-Boys and Girls Basketball, and high school and junior high fees for FY
Charlie Rummel-Girls Basketball. Chad 2019, and elementary fees were set at
Kruse was approved as a bus driver (per student) $45.00 for kindergarten,
pending proper licenses, certifications $20.00 for grades 1-2, and $10.00 for
and background and reference checks grades 3-6. Summer school for students
and Jonathan Miller was approved as is scheduled for June 4-15, 2018 from
a summer school instructor June 4-15, 8am-2pm.
2018 at a rate of pay of $20.00 per hour.
The gave their approval for the following The meeting was adjourned at
individuals for summer work with clean- 8:21pm. The next regular board meet-
ing pending qualifications from Fulton ing is slated for June 25th, 2018 in the
County Workforce Development: Chris- art room.

and board member Tammy Sprow is eighth grader Megan Schermond- recognized tian Plummer, Nathanial McVay, Rayn Nate can be reached at

as Delta Middle School’s Student of the Month. Bingham, Trinidy Sell, Brandon Stough, [emailprotected]

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

Evergreen School Board Accepts Resignation Of High School Principal, Superintendent

PHOTOS PROVIDED eral Obligation Bonds at $59,736.18, Cheerleading, Nicole Zeigler (7/8 Cheer- bers of the Class of 2018 on May 27,
Series 2002 Classroom Facilities Im- leading), Brittaney Cymbolin (7/8 Cross 2018, pending their successful comple-
RESIGNATION ... Josh Clark, a three- provement Bonds at $19,278.00 and Se- Country), Jerry Keifer (Head Boys Bas- tion of all graduation requirements as
year principal of Evergreen High School ries 2010 HB264 Energy Conservation ketball Coach), Jake Dawson (Junior determined by the high school principal.
will not return for the 2018-2019 school Bonds at $17,193. Varsity Boys Basketball Coach) and The board also set the following break-
year. Brittaney Cymbolin (Varsity Girls Bas- fast and lunch prices for the 2018 – 2019
A revised Auxiliary Services Agree- ketball Coach). school year: elementary school break-
STEPPING DOWN ... The resignation of ment with the Educational Service Cen- fast at $1.85 for students, middle and
Jim Wyse, Evergreen Schools Super- ter of Lake Erie West for the 2017-2018 One-year supplemental contracts high school breakfast at $2.00 for stu-
intendent since the 2009-2010 school school year in the amount of $84,455.05, were also awarded to Terrie Ketring-Co- dents, all breakfasts at $2.25 for adults,
year, was accepted during a two-hour for services of Auxiliary peland (DAR), Amanda Brehm (District elementary school lunch at $2.50 for
long executive session. Test Coordinator), Jane Draheim (Dis- students, middle and high school lunch
Services personnel for the benefit of trict Mentor Coordinator), Ken Dymond at $2.85 for students and all school
By: Cory Johnson Holy Trinity School was also approved, (District Energy Coach), Laura John- lunches at $4.00 for adults.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER as well as donations of $400 from Jim son (LPDC Chair), Jane Draheim (Title
Members of the Evergreen Local Wyse to the FFA, $400 from the Fulton I Coordinator) and Chris Beck (Wellness A 2018 – 2019 service agreement
Schools Board of Education approved County Cattle Association to the FFA Coordinator). Extended summer work between Central Ohio Medical Review
the resignation of Superintendent Jim and $750.00 from Robert Tripp to the days were granted to Monica Carriza- (COMR) and Evergreen Local School
Wyse and High School Principal Josh Tripp Family Memorial Scholarship. les (Guidance, 6 days), Amanda Brehm District was approved for the purpose
Clark in last Monday’s meeting. Wyse’s (Guidance, up to 10 days), Sarah Roper of procuring the medical review ser-
resignation came after a two-hour long One-year limited teaching contracts (Guidance, 20 days), Tina Jones (Media, vices and related therapy referrals for
closed-door executive session between were offered to Kelley Carmean, Monica 4 days) and Susan Hanifan (Agricultural students who are undergoing evalua-
board members. He was hired by the Carrizales, Amber Doble, Nelson Holli- Education, 25 days). tion for, or receiving any of the related
district to begin in the 2009-2010 school day, Tina Jones, Sarah Roper and Rob- services of Occupational, Physical, or
year. ert Stierman. Two-year limited teaching Board members also approved Em- Speech/Language therapies, or Audiol-
Clark, a 2007 Archbold High School contracts were awarded to Brittaney ily Natter as an Extended School Year ogy service as a component of their IEP
graduate, started with the district to Cymbolin, Alicia Ford, Kelsey Ford, Instructor during the 2018 summer service plan. The estimated annual cost
begin the 2015-2016 school year. His Caitlin Huff, Meranda Kelley, Emily Nat- months and Sheri Call and Sarah Fran- of referral services will be $2,723.
resignation was approved during the ter, Sharon Purdy, Audra Roesti, Aaron kenfield for summer preschool screen-
board’s regular session. Neither educa- Schmidt, Jonathan Torrence, Chelsea ings, Jake Dawson as a summer school Board members also passed a reso-
tor could be reached for comment as of Truckor and Adam Wagner. instructor for Evergreen Middle School, lution of Necessity to renew the .75 per-
press time. all on an as-needed, hourly basis per a cent Income Tax levy at a reduced rate.
In new business, board members ap- Danielle Boger, Doug DeSloover Sar- negotiated agreement. The meeting began with presentations
proved the following account increases: ah Frankenfield, Andrea Hesson, An- from Fulton County Sheriff Roy Miller on
$31,000 for middle school educational drew Langenderfer and Nicole Zeigler A leave of absence for Amanda Brehm, the concept of providing a Fulton County
equipment, $11,000 in middle school were offered three-year limited teaching anticipated to be August 13, 2018 through Sheriff’s Deputy as a School Resource Of-
computer equipment, $15,000 for vehi- contracts while part-time employment October 22, 2018 was approved, as was a ficer (SRO), Athletic Director Eric Simon
cle transportation, $17,000 for elemen- was offered to Cathy Selgo as Speech leave of absence for Nicole Brock, on May and head coaches on parameters for gym
tary school general activities, $4,000 for & Language Pathologist, LeAnn Moser 11, 2018 through May 25, 2018, per the usage on Sundays and Waterside Sylva-
high school general activities, $1,700 as Gifted Coordinator and Diane Tache Negotiated Agreement and Family Medical nia representative Ron Burnard on the tax
for high school cheerleading, $1,200 for as District Curriculum Coordinator & Leave Act (FMLA) regulations. levy.
FFA, $1,200 for middle school cheer- OTES/OPES coach-evaluator.
leading, $1,600 for middle school stu- The board also authorized payment In executive session, board members
dent council, $3,000 for speech and A part-time contractual employment at the substitute teacher rate for up to approved a three-year Negotiated Agree-
drama club, $2,400 for Class of 2018, was awarded to Laurie Gombash at six middle school teachers to attend ment between the Evergreen Local Board
$3,600 for Class of 2020, and $8,000 for $65 per hour to provide onsite physical PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and of Education and the Evergreen Ohio
athletic department equipment. therapy services for special education Support) training at the ESC of Lake Association of Public School Employees
The board also agreed to transfer services. Two-year limited non-teaching Erie West on August 6, 2018 and August (OAPSE) union as recommended by the
$17,193 from P.I. Transfers-out to En- contracts were offered to Tami Bona- 7, 2018 and waived the first and second Board’s negotiation team and ratified by
ergy Conservation Project and $276.60 minio as an aide and bus driver, Cath- reading of Policy 2271 (College Credit the union. This agreement includes a
from Class of 2019 to High School Gen- leen Elvey as an aide, Julie Flint as a Plus), and commenced with the third .026 (2.60%) increase on the base salary
eral Activity. Payments were also ap- cook, Joyce Harwood as a cook, Josh and final reading of updates to current in 2018 – 2019, a .023 (2.30%) increase
proved to be made for Series 1999 Gen- Ruffer as District Groundskeeper/Assis- Board Policy, which include revised and on the base salary for 2019 – 2020, and
tant Maintenance and Eric Simon as the replacement policies. a .0200 (2.00%) increase on the base
High School Athletic Director. salary for 2020 – 2021. It also provides
Members agreed to contract with for a cap to future insurance premium
Non-teaching continuing contracts the Fulton County Health Department increases to limit the employer’s share
were offered to Jose Rodriquez as a high to provide school nurse services for the of the cost to provide health, vision, and
school custodian and Anthony Williams 2018 – 2019 school year at an annual dental insurance.
as a bus driver. Three-year administra- cost of $16,599 and approved an agree-
tive contracts were awarded to Kristy ment with Northwest Ohio Educational The next regular Board of Education
Schmidlin as the District Special Educa- Service Center to provide training, sup- meeting will be held on June 18, 2018 at
tion Director and Assistant Elementary port, resources, and handbooks to all 7 PM in the Loren Pennington Learning
Principal and Joe Zabowski as Middle mentor program participants for the Center.
School Principal. 2018 – 2019 school Year.
Cory can be reached at
Board members also accepted the High School Graduation Diplomas
resignation of Ms. Mary DeLeon as a were agreed to be granted to the mem- [emailprotected]
classroom and playground aide for Ev-
ergreen Elementary School and Josh Swanton Mayor Recognizes
Clark as the High School Principal. Jil- National Police Week With Proclamation
lian Hergenreder was offered a one-year
limited teaching contract as an interven- By: Bill O’ Connell PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF
tion specialist while Ashlee Ricker was THE VILLAGE REPORTER
awarded a one-year limited, non-teach- MAYOR PROCLAMATION ... Mayor Ann
ing contract as a bus driver. Students At the May 14th Swanton Village Roth reads the proclamation recogniz-
Grace Bryson, Morgan Kohler, Sydney Council meeting, Mayor Ann Roth rec- ing National Police Week.
Kohler and Jack Schwab were also ap- ognized National Police Week by issuing
proved for summer employment. a proclamation in honor of all Swanton Harrison be promoted from part-time
law enforcement members. In 1962, to full-time. Mr. Harrison will be com-
One-year supplemental contracts President John F. Kennedy proclaimed pensated with an hourly rate of $16.00
were awarded to Aaron Schmidt (Head May 15 as National Peace Officers Me- per hour upon completion of a physical
Football), Brent Simon (Varsity Assistant morial Day and the calendar week in and will be subject to a six-month pro-
– Football), Tyler Kleeberger (Varsity As- which May 15 falls, as National Police bationary period.
sistant – Football), Bob Beemer (Varsity Week. Established by a joint resolution
Assistant – Football), Ben Taylor (Var- of Congress in 1962, National Police The contract for Chief Wolever has
sity Assistant – Football), Josh Martin Week pays special recognition to those been updated to reflect a month to
(Freshman Football/Varsity Assistant), law enforcement officers who have lost month agreement which can be termi-
Brian Nagy (7/8 Football), Peyton Paw- their lives in the line of duty for the safe- nated with a 30-day notice.
laczyk (7/8 Football), Dave Friddell (7/8 ty and protection of others.
Football), Brian Nagy (Weight Room), Joe With the reconfiguration of Swanton
Blystone (Weight Room), Aaron Schmidt Mayor Roth’s proclamation read, in Schools, it has been determined there is
(Weight Room), Josh Radel (Head Girls part, “Our police department has grown less need for a Crossing Guard. Matt
Soccer), Sarah Roper (JV Volleyball), to be a modern law enforcement agency Onweller, who has served in that posi-
Jackie Mossing (7/8 Girls Volleyball), which ceaselessly provides a vital pub- tion since 2012, will be retained as a
Mollie Youtzy (7/8 Girls Volleyball), Jer- lic service. I urge our citizens to join part-time Public Service Assistant with
ry Keifer (MS Athletic Director), Andrea in commemorating law enforcement of- responsibilities for cleaning the Swan-
Hesson (Head Cross Country), Vanessa ficers, past and present, who, by their ton Community Center.
Kleeberger (Head Cheerleading) Doug faithful and loyal devotion to their com-
DeSloover (Head Golf) Sheri Call (7/8 munities, have established for them- Tax monies from the sale of license
selves the rights and securities for all plates have been accruing in a permis-
Four Students From FCCC citizens” sive tax fund specifically for the Vil-
lage to use for road projects and have
Receive State FFA Degrees There was a pre-construction meet- gone untapped since 2010. However,
ing related to the Garfield Bridge Project no report or balance statement has
PHOTO PROVIDED with Village Officials and representa- been issued by the county or state so
tives from Toledo Edison as well as the the amount in the fund is currently un-
STATE DEGREES ... Four County Career Center is pleased to present four FFA assigned contractor and engineering known. Ms. Harkey is looking into the
students who received their State FFA Degree at the State FFA Convention recently firm. The project has been delayed with matter.
held in Columbus. Students include Schylar Bergman (Edon) Diesel Mechanics; a new tentative start date of June 18,
Elijah Seibel (Wauseon) Diesel Mechanics; Eric Culler (Fairview) Ag/Diesel Me- 2018. Road closures will be posted well The next Council meeting will take
chanics; and Timothy Herman (Edgerton) Ag/Diesel Mechanics. To obtain the State in advance. Public Safety Divisions, place on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 7:00
FFA Degree there are certain criteria that must be met and documented. Schylar Swanton Schools and the Corn Festival p.m. in the Village Office Building on
worked at Superior Farms Supply in Montpelier. Elijah worked at Defiance Truck- Committee have been made aware and Chestnut Street.
ing and Nofziger Farms in Howe, Indiana. Eric took the entrepreneurship path and it is likely the Corn Festival Parade will
raised hogs and worked on crop production as well as at Culler Cattle and Grain be rerouted. Bill can be reached at
in Edgerton. Timothy worked at Oberlin Farms in Bryan. They all completed 25 [emailprotected]
hours of community service in the FFA field. Receiving the State FFA Degree is a Bids for the Sewer Separation Project
major achievement and the Career Center congratulates these students for their were received on May 2nd with he low-
dedication and hard work. est bid coming from Underground Utili-
ties, Inc. at $1,218,136. The Village will
be applying for a loan from the Water
Pollution Control Loan Fund.

Two levies, Fire and Recreation, are
set to expire this year and the Park
levy is set to expire in 2019. Fiscal Of-
ficer Jennifer Harkey and Administra-
tor Rosanna Hoelzle are recommending
the Fire levy be placed on the November
2018 ballot. They also suggest the Park
and Recreation levies wait until next
year to be placed on the ballot, possibly
combining the two levies into one.

In personnel news, Fire Chief Mike
Wolever is recommending Private Jim

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Wauseon School Board Formally Accepts New Therapy Dog

PHOTO PROVIDED senior Jesse Garcia. “The First Step” was ○ 3rd Grade: Reading and Math
the title of his speech. ○ 4th Grade: Reading and Math
FINAL WALK ... Wauseon graduating seniors took their final walk around the ○ 5th Grade: Reading, Math, & Science
Wauseon Primary School. Spring Arts Festival was held on May HS Performance: The entire student
10. It was a great display of artwork along body walked to WHS for a performance
The Exempted Village School District This month, students and staff are fo- with musical performances by the vocal of The Wiz, this year’s high school musi-
Board of Education accepted the female cusing on the character trait of persever- and instrumental music departments. cal. The students had the opportunity to
dog formally at its May 14 meeting. The ance. view a live performance, and students re-
use of a therapy dog in a school setting UPCOMING EVENTS: ally enjoyed watching the older students
for such things as counseling sessions, re- Students will be discussing and dem- Graduation Practice on May 25 at 1:00 perform.
wards for behavioral or academic achieve- onstrating the character trait. At the end Commencement on May 27 at 2:30 STAR Benchmark Meetings: All grade
ment and the creation of a more positive of the month, one student from each class levels have met for their year-end STAR
atmosphere has researched based evi- will receive the perseverance award. Coach Wauseon Middle School Benchmark meetings. Staff has reviewed
dence of strong success in accomplishing Ritter and the HS wrestling team helped May 24 6th Grade recognition awards grade level data, class data, and stu-
objectives. Wauseon Middle School Princi- kick off the month with an assembly. 8:45– 9:30 a.m.; 8th Grade 9:30 – 10:15 dents’ individual data as compared to
pal Joe Friess applied to Assistance Dogs Coach Ritter spoke to the students about a.m. Current numbers: students across the US. The results of
for Achieving Independence, to be a recipi- perseverance and how the team needed to Enrollment: 6th Grade-142, 7th Grade our students’ performance will guide in-
ent of one of their trained therapy dogs. preserve to become state champs! 145, 8th Grade 134 TOTAL 421 tervention and acceleration for the 2018-
The organization placed “Oakley” April 30 National Junior Honor Society: 19 school year.
at the Middle and Elementary School. Career Week: The NJHS students have had an in- PAX - On April 26, the following teach-
Wauseon Primary held its yearly Ca- credibly successful school year volun- ers attended PAX initial training: Mrs.
Principal Theresa Vietmeier and coun- reer Week. This week is dedicated to in- teering their time throughout Northwest Gordon, Mrs. Jeffries, Mrs. Ripke, Mrs.
selor Jessica Gerig have received the re- troducing the different jobs that are out Ohio. Forty-six seventh and eighth grade Puehler, Mrs. Wonderly, and Mrs. Welch.
quired training to meet placement re- there and the requirements to become a NJHS members volunteered 900 hours Having a specials teacher implement this
quirement. The dog’s placement will be person in that position. Career Speaker providing services for the local schools, behavioral system into the classroom
on an 18-month probationary period. Day was on Wednesday, Vehicle Day on area churches, senior citizens, veterans, does impact a very large number of stu-
In other actions, the board allowed the Thursday, and the graduating seniors and food pantries among other activities. dents at both WED and WPS. We have
following adult groups to purchase liabil- took their final walk around the building. NJHS members are required to serve had requests from parents for students
ity coverage under the school program at Arbor Day: a minimum of 15 hours over the course to be placed into a classroom with a PAX
a cost of $70 per group effective July 1, The Wauseon Tree Commission along of the school year. Jonas Tester, Autumn trained teacher!
2018 – June 30, 2019 : Parents Supporting with Mayor Kathy Huner dedicated a Pelok, Evan Bauer, Connor Nagel, An- Arbor Day Presentation: WES Stu-
Schools , Wauseon After-Prom Committee, River Birch tree at WPS on Arbor Day. drew Eberle, Grace Kuntz, Samantha dents had a brief tree planting activity on
Wauseon Athletic Boosters and Wauseon First-grade students attended the cer- Stein, and Aaliyah Glover all exceeded Arbor Day. Students learned about the
Music Boosters. emony where they learned about proper this requirement by volunteering 20 importance of trees, the requirements for
tree planting and the importance of trees. hours or more. Marie Hutchinson, Ezra trees to thrive, and watch members plant
The board approved the purchase of Every student was given a Blue Spruce Dixon, and Rylee Vasvery volunteered a tree on the WES grounds.
Property/Fleet/Liability/Excess Liability tree to plant at home. over 30 hours. Macy Gerig surpassed 40 2018-19 Schedule Changes: WES has
Insurance from Hylant Administrative Consumer Fair: hours of service. Eva Mennetti exceeded made some changes within our schedul-
Services of Toledo, OH, effective July 1, Second-grade students had their an- 50 hours, and Magdalena Duden dedi- ing / special ed department. Teachers will
2018 – June 30, 2019, at a cost of: Prop- nual Consumer Fair. Students made an cated almost 70 hours of her time serv- be aligned to students with the highest
erty $40,160; Fleet $12,725 and Liability, item to sell as part of their producer/con- ing others this year. The NJHS member need, and will follow a more dynamic/ flex-
Violence, Cyber, Pollution $11,074. sumer unit. WPS students began shop- with the most volunteer time is Amber ible schedule for the coming year. We will
ping around 8:30 with the public coming Rufenacht with 74 hours. These students make tweaks and modifications as needed
The board approved the following per- in to shop around 9:30. went above and beyond their require- throughout the year and into the future.
sonnel items: Reading Week was April 16-April 20. ments to selflessly help others while con- Career Speaker: Amanda Podach, edu-
This year’s theme was “Reading is our tinuing to participate in athletics, band, cational specialist, spoke to the 5th grad-
The board offered three-year admin- Super Power.” church and keeping their GPA above 3.5. ers on the specifics of her job. She fielded
istrative contracts to the following ad- On Reading day students were able to In addition to the activities the NJHS questions about her role as a non-tradi-
ministrators: Matt Hutchinson, Michelle dress like their favorite superheroes and members volunteer to take part in on their tional teacher, education needed for her
Leatherman and Blake Young traveled through different stations. own, the group also assisted the Wauseon position, and how she structured her ca-
Volunteer Appreciation: High School athletic department by work- reer according to what she deems impor-
The board accepted the resignation May 18, the school honored its volun- ing at varsity soccer games, serving at vari- tant.
of Chris Roberts as the WMS guidance teers for all of their support this school ous stations for the NWOAL cross-country Art Show / Celebrating Art Publication:
counselor, effective July 31. year. Volunteers will have the oppor- meet, keeping time for both swim meets Mrs. Gordon, in conjunction with the en-
tunity to have a donut and coffee/juice and track meets, and they helped the ath- tire art department,coordinated the art-
The board accepted the resignation breakfast with their child. letic boosters by selling concessions dur- work from WES and WPS for the May 10
of Amanda Aniolowski as the assistant Academic News: ing junior high basketball games. NJHS event. Every student had at least one piece
band director, assistant instrumental End of the Year Benchmark Test: members volunteered in the primary and of art on display, resulting in a very suc-
director and assistant spring musical All students in grade K-2 took the elementary buildings by helping with the cessful event. Additionally, several elemen-
director, effective July 31. The board ac- STAR diagnostic May 1-8. Staff will re- book fair, the WPS lock-in and STEM tary students will, once again, have their
cepted the resignation for purposes of re- view results and make recommendations Night, the WES Trivia Night, and the Moth- works published in the annual Celebrating
tirement from Roberta Roth as a WPS 5.5 for interventions for the beginning of the er/Son Night. Aside from volunteering in Art publication.
hour cook, effective Aug. 1. 18-19 school year. the schools, NJHS members spent many 3-5 Celebrating Artists: Jack Alts-
hours serving in the community includ- taetter, Kara Ehrsam, Richard Noonan,
The board accepted the resignation of Wauseon High School ing helping with the Rotary auction, serv- Brody Balser, Nalu Neifer, Karli Baden-
Ashley Hartman as a WMS 2 hour Cook, MAY ENROLLMENT:Grade 9-137 , ing our veterans and their families at the hop, Marin Leatherman, Keegan Bough-
retroactive to April 13, 2018. The board Grade 12-132, Grade 10-149 G r a d e Fulton County Senior Center Veteran’s ton, Jaylee Perez, Mia Barajas, Malachi
approved a request for unpaid leave from 14-1, Grade 11-157 Total 576 Day breakfast, shopping for the Knights Reeder, Dayana Sosa, Chase Drain, Jo-
Victoria Hanson, retroactive to May 10 JUNIOR GOVERNMENT DAY of Columbus Christmas for Kids, provid- seph Lugabihl, Braylon Miller, Masyn
through the close of the 2017-18 school All juniors participated in a “Govern- ing meals for the Family House in Toledo, Buehrer, Wyatt Hays, Riley Jones, Ricar-
year ment Day Tour” May 1. This tour was or- planting trees at the Indian Hills Trails, do Vazquez, Max Albon, Cadence Bauer,
ganized by Toni Schindler the Marketing and serving as waiters and waitresses at Brooklyn Tripp, Mariah Acevedo, Ismael
The board approved a request for un- and Communications Director for Fulton the Fulton County Senior Center “Senior Montes, MaCee Buchholz, Savannah Da-
paid parental leave from Mallory Car- County. Prom”. vis, Tristin Galbraith, Camryn Rash
roll, effective Aug. 20 through Oct. 5. Students had the opportunity to visit Upcoming Events:
The board approved the transfer of Amy the Common Pleas and Juvenile Court Wauseon Elementary School Various Dates - 5th Grade Walking
Kovar from a WMS 5.5-hour cook to a Judges, Recorders Office, Title Office, Enrollment: 3rd Grade Students-146, field trips to the senior center
WHS 3-hour cook, retroactive to April 23. Auditor, Treasurer, Prosecutor, Engi- 4th Grade Students-145, 5th Grade Stu- May 24 - 3rd Grade Awards / Last day
The board approved the reassignment of neer, Sheriff, 911, Job and Family Ser- dents-145 Total WES Students 436 for students
Lisa Kudlica from a WPS 2-hour cook to a vices, Health Department, Geographical Academic News: May 25 - Last day for staff
WPS 8-hour sweeper at Step 0 on the ap- Systems, and Information Technology. State Testing-The following grades / The next noon Board of Education
proved salary schedule, effective May 15. Students were able to hear and physically subjects tested in late April. All testing meeting will be held on Thursday, May
see county officials as well as learn about occurred online using the chromebooks. 24, 2018 at 12:15 p.m. at the Wauseon
The board offered the following teach- career opportunities that exist in local gov- With the exception of one day, all testing Primary School.
ers a one-year limited non-athletic ernment. went well. PSS purchased headphones
supplemental contract for the 2018-19 All state EOC assessments have been to keep on hand for any students who
school year: Michelle Eberle-WPS LPDC administered. do not have / did not bring headphones
Rep Step 2, Ami Richer WHS LPDC Rep SPRING SPORTS from home.
Step 8+ Softball - NWOAL League Champions
and Sectional Champions Michigan Cross Removed
The board offered the following indi- Boys Track and Field - NWOAL League From State Land After Complaint
viduals a one-year limited athletic supple- Champions
mental contract for the 2018-19 school National Honor Society Induction - 30 GRASS LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) REMOVAL ... In this March 19, 2018 file
year: Michelle Borton-Assistant Varsity New Members: 16 - Sophom*ores, 11 - Ju- — A large white cross that’s been in photo, a cross is shown on Sackrider Hill
Girls Basketball Step 5, Katelyn Briten- niors, 3 - Seniors Jackson County for nearly 70 years has in the Waterloo Recreation Area near
riker 8th Grade Volleyball Step 5, Charles State FFA Convention: State Degree been taken down after a complaint over Grass Lake in Jackson, Mich. The large
Carr-Head Girls Bowling Step 8+, Kody Winners - Jenna Simon, and Alex Purel the religious symbol standing on state- white cross that stood for years at the
Moden-Head Boys Bowling Step 3, Kyle American Degree Winners - Elliot owned land. state park is gone following a complaint
Storrer-JV Boys Basketball Step 8+, Trent Bingham, Grant Suntken, and Garrett that it violated the separation of church
Thomas-7th Grade Football Step 6, Roger Krasula The Michigan Association of Civil and state in the First Amendment of the
Wilson-8th Grade Football Step 6 State Proficiency - Everett Bueter Rights Activists asked the state Depart- Constitution. (J. Scott Park /Jackson
competed for a proficiency award in Turf ment of Natural Resources to remove Citizen Patriot via AP, File)
The board approved Kyle Borton as Grass Management and received a state the Grass Lake Ministerial Association’s
a Volunteer Assistant Girls Basketball placing of 3rd. cross in March after a resident com- “Its presence on the hill does not
Coach for the 2018-19 school year. The 2018 WHS Junior/Senior Prom - The plained. The cross has stood on Sack- establish a state religion or coerce any
board offered a one-year limited outside gym was decorated with an Under the rider Hill since 1950. person into religious worship,” said
athletic supplemental contract to the fol- Sea theme. After prom was held at the group member Billie Dawson.
lowing individuals for the 2018-19 school WMS/WES using the cafetorium and The ministerial association voted to
year pending receipt of both a clean BCI/ both gymnasiums. This year the after take down the cross after meeting with He said the group plans to contact
FBI and Pupil Activity Permit. Failure to prom included a movie at Sky Cinema as agency officials. the state’s natural resources depart-
provide both a clean BCI/FBI and Pupil well as breakfast afterwards. ment, attorney general and governor to
Activity Permit will result in these offers This year’s winner of the 60th Annual “Basically, it came down to, there “ensure the removal was properly han-
being withdrawn: Sam Smith-8th Grade Freedom Shrine Speaking contest was was a cross that we didn’t own that was dled.”
Football Step 0 and Saul Triana-9th Grade on land that we did own,” said John Pe-
Football Step 0. pin, the department’s deputy public in-
formation officer. “We worked with the
Wauseon Primary School people that owned the cross and they
Preschool Students 16; K Grade Stu- voted to support removing it to a perma-
dents 122; 1st Grade Students 112; 2nd nent location.”
Grade Students 138. Total WPS Students
388 The activist group said that the
Building News: May is Perseverance: cross’s placement on public land
amounted to an unconstitutional gov-
ernment endorsem*nt of a religion.

“We are pleased with the DNR’s ac-
tion to remove the cross without further
controversy,” said Mitch Kahle, the ac-
tivist association’s co-founder.

A volunteer group, Grassroots Jack-
son, said this week that it was shocked
and disappointed by the removal of the
cross. The group started an online peti-
tion in March called “Save the Jackson
Cross,” which gathered more than 2,500
signatures.

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

Enjoy A Memorial Day Getaway At Sauder Village

Archbold, OH – A time-honored, fam- farms and gardens. Guests of all ages Historic Sauder Village will be open at Sauder Village. Guests feel right at
ily getaway in the Midwest – Sauder Vil- enjoy visiting places like the 1928 Grime Saturday, Sunday and Monday for the home in the 98 room Heritage Inn com-
lage is ready to welcome guests of all ages Homestead, District 16 School, Grist holiday weekend. Hours are Saturday, plete with indoor pool and hot tub, game
to the historic village, restaurant, camp- Mill, Doctor’s Office, Church and General May 26 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sun- and exercise room – all adjacent to the
ground and inn for a fun-filled Memorial Store as well as taking a ride on the Erie day from noon-4:00 p.m. and Monday, “Great Oak Tree”.
Day weekend! Express Train or the horse and buggy. May 28 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. On
New this season guests will enjoy visiting Sunday only, kids 16 and under receive “With the unique packages offered at
“The Memorial Day weekend tradition- “Explore Our Ecosystem,” a new hands- free admission. All Active Duty Military the Sauder Heritage Inn, we make plan-
ally marks the start of the summer vaca- on exhibit in the Garden Shed, a new and Veterans will receive free admission ning a weekend get-away easy,” Krieger
tion season and Sauder Village is a great Weaving Shop and the renovated General on Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the shared. “Our Country Get-away Package
place for families to celebrate and make Store. Throughout the holiday weekend Memorial Day Weekend. is an affordable way to enjoy an overnight
happy memories together,” shared Kim guests can discover how to milk a goat, stay, a meal at the Barn Restaurant and
Krieger, PR/Media Relations. “We look watch historic cooking demonstrations, Sauder Village will also offer free ad- a visit to Historic Sauder Village.”
forward to having families stay at the Inn help pack a wagon, learn about feeding mission to all active duty military per-
or Campground, play in the pool, visit pigs and make Remembrance Poppy to sonnel and their immediate families, in- For more information about packages,
unique shops, enjoy great food, and en- take home. cluding National Guard and reserve, from to check availability or make a reserva-
joy unique experiences while visiting the Saturday, May 26 through Labor Day. As tion, call 1-800-590-9755 or 419-446-
Historic Village. By mid to late summer the first phase a Blue Star Museum, Sauder Village is 2541. To stay informed about all that is
of the 1920s Main Street Project will one of more than 2,000 museums across happening at Sauder Village visit www.
Recognized as Ohio’s largest living- be open. This next phase of the “Walk America to offer free admission to military saudervillage.org, like us on Facebook
history village, this award-winning des- Through Time” Experience includes the personnel and their immediate families or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
tination offers plenty for guests to see Elmira Train Depot, a Community Plaza this summer in collaboration with the Na- Take time this Holiday Weekend to relax
and do. Throughout the Historic Vil- and Bandstand, Barbershop and Livery tional Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star and enjoy time with family and friends by
lage, guests can experience life in Ohio Barn. While riding the Erie Express Train Families, and the Department of Defense. planning a fun-filled get-away to Sauder
through activities and stories shared in guests will be able to see construction of For more information visit the Blue Star Village.
the community shops, Native American this new addition to Sauder Village. Museum website at https://www.arts.
area, Pioneer Settlement, historic homes, gov/national/blue-star-museums

“It is an honor for Sauder Village to
be involved with the Blue Star Museums
Program again this summer,” Krieger
added. “We look forward to having many
active duty military personnel and their
immediate families join us this season to
create special memories while having fun
in the past at Sauder Village!”

At the Barn Restaurant, a special Hol-
iday Brunch will be served on Monday,
May 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This
brunch has become a family tradition in
the community with great choices like
made-to-order omelets, waffles, crepes,
biscuits and gravy, Barn Chicken, home
fries, fresh fruit, pastries and a chocolate
fountain.

For those looking to extend their stay,
overnight accommodations are available

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 ties. 40 YEARS AGO EDON Stanley were guests at a birth-
REPORTER May 1978 COMMERCIAL day dinner Sunday in the
ESTABLISHED 1878 50 YEARS AGO home of Bruce Thomas and
May 1968 The Hilltop Girls won the 75 YEARS AGO family at Edon honoring Mrs.
130 YEARS AGO District softball title with a vic- May 1943 Margaret Thomas.
May 1888 Michael Henderson, a for- tory over Pettisville, 8-2.
mer student at HHS, graduat- Mrs. Louise Houk and Mrs. 50 YEARS AGO
Dr. F.O. Hart and wife, J.T. ed from S.E. Vocational School Trevor Frank, 10, son of Mr. Guy Crank spent a day last May 1968
Fisher and wife, Mrs. E.J. Coy in Florida with top honors. and Mrs. Donald Frank, won week with Mrs. Fred Grimm
and Mrs. H.H. Miller are fish- the state AAU Free Style Wres- and son at Reading. Edon Camping and Trail-
ing at Devil’s Lake and have STRYKER ADVANCE tling Crown. er Center will have its grand
promised this printer a mass ESTABLISHED 1884 Mrs. William Knepper and opening on Saturday, June 1.
of mud turtle. 30 YEARS AGO Mrs. Florence Eyster drove to The store is in the remodeled
110 YEARS AGO May 1988 Oxford, Ohio Wednesday to Edon Canning Co. building.
Montpelier, Pioneer, West May 1908 bring Miss Eleanor Knepper Owners are Cardinal and Joe
Unity and Stryker will have Outstanding FFA Mem- home for a short vacation be- Wolff and Mr. & Mrs. Burton
telephone connections with Ben Gurwell’s barn was ber; Dave Myers, Scholarship; tween terms at the University. Harrold.
the courthouse as soon as the struck by lightning but did not Matt Cox, Star Greenhand;
line is put in. burn. Kevin Schaffner, Star Chapter Mrs. Margaret Greaux and 40 YEARS AGO
Farmer. Melanie Kunkle was Frank Frishney were united in May 1978
J.D. Stockton has a hand- Ed Scheer has found a new crowned FFA Queen. marriage May 19. A reception
some new bicycle. use for his big traction engine, was held at the bride’s parents Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Head-
hauling coal to Evansport for 20 YEARS AGO home in Algiers, which is close ley attended church at Black-
120 YEARS AGO the Milling Co. Ed hitches on May 1998 to New Orleans. slee, Sunday for the First Com-
May 1898 three to five wagons each load- munion for their grandson
ed with two tons of coal and Stryker Students enjoyed a 60 YEARS AGO Tony Wortkoetter. Brunch was
Married May 29, Roy Coble that starts the procession. night “Under the Sea” at their May 1958 served at the home of Mr. &
and Miss Lydia Geesey. Prom last weekend. Mrs. DeWayne Wortkoetter in
100 YEARS AGO Mr. & Mrs. Orville Thomas Tony’s honor.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wil- May 1918 A son was born to Lori and Mrs. Margurite Thomas
liam Stoops of Alvordton, May Nafziger and Troy Blair of and sons Leslie, Ricky and
31, a son. The fifth annual session of Stryker.
the seventh district of Ohio
110 YEARS AGO OES will be held June 6 with 1974 West Unity’s Newest Business
May 1908 Evansport Chapter 394 as
hostess.
E. Shade went fishing and
caught 66 fish. 90 YEARS AGO
May 1928
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Art
Hutchison, June 2, a son. Lightning struck the Wil-
liam Becker home making two
100 YEARS AGO good sized holes in the roof
May 1918 and ripping on the electrical
meter.
Reynolds, Leslie Throne,
Cyrus Zuver and Roe Beaver- 80 YEARS AGO
son. May 1938

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ruba Martin Sines, 69, died at
Zuver, May 28, a girl. his home in Evansport Sun-
day.
90 YEARS AGO
May 1928 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Rus-
sell Kimberly of Toledo, a
Will Allen of Alvordton died daughter on May1.
Sunday evening.
60 YEARS AGO
80 YEARS AGO May 1958
May 1938
A son named John Logan
Work has commenced for was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde
the building of two homes in Nichols. The boy was named
West Unity, that of Mr. and for his great grandfather, the
Mrs. William Thomas and Mr. late J.L. Nichols, a former edi-
and Mrs. Sherman Koch. tor of the Stryker Advance.

Lester Beals and Virginia
Pinkley were married May 31
by Rev. H.E. Ryan.

70 YEARS AGO 50 YEARS AGO
May 1948 May 1968

Mr. and Mrs. P.O. Reyn- He is the son of Mr. and
olds. Elizabeth Jean Russell of Mrs. John Robinson, Stryker.
Washington D.C., wed Corp.
Harold Clark of West Unity in Mrs. Waldo Nafziger will
the Walter Reed Chapel. present her music students in
a spring recital June 9.

60 YEARS AGO THE ADVANCE WEST UNITY’S NEWEST BUSINESS ... UNITY SPORTS CENTER, WAS OPEN FOR
May 1958 REPORTER BUSINESS THIS WEEK. TAKING OVER THE VACANT STORE ON WEST JACKSON AND
1976 MERGE HIGH STREET WAS GALEN SHORT. SHORT REMODELED THE EXTERIOR AND PUT
Jean Coy and DeWayne IN A PARKING LOT TO THE WEST OF THE STORE. THIS PHOTO RAN IN THE WEST
Orewiler received the Out- (FORMALLY STRYKER UNITY REPORTER ON OCTOBER 10, 1974.
standing Service Award spon- ADVANCE
sored by a Defiance Bakery.
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Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “DO THEY MATCH?” BY: REX STUMP - “Trust ... ”

Do your words match your actions? the way you live.” Charles Blondin was a famous than the roar of the falls! Blondin
That’s a question posed in a recent John’s isn’t the only voice spread- French tightrope walker, who’s great- looked around and then addressed
devotional I was texted by a friend. ing the same message. Jesus echoed est fame came on September 14, 1860, his audience: “Do you believe I can
People are sick of believers who talk it. To the woman caught in adultery when he became the first person to carry a person across in this wheel-
all spiritual, but live little differ- he said, “I don’t condemn you. Go now cross a tightrope stretched 11,000 barrow?” The crowd enthusiastical-
ent from unbelievers. It’s one of the and leave your life of sin”(John 8.11). feet (over a quarter of a mile) across ly yelled, “Yes! You are the greatest
things that turn them off from Jesus Translation: Prove from now on that the mighty Niagara Falls. As a child, I tightrope walker in the world. We be-
and the church. Hypocrite is the word you are grateful that I’ve forgiven you would congratulate myself for walking lieve!” They all shouted these words
that comes to mind – saying one thing by the way you live. Make a change. the train tracks like a balance beam of affirmation. “Okay,” said Blondin,
and acting a different thing. Paul’s message was nearly identi- or walking on top of a wooden fence in “Who wants to get into the wheelbar-
As the church moves further down cal to John’s. As he summarized his the barnyard. But to walk the length row.” No one climbed in!
the road from the days of John the ministry before King Agrippa he said, of four football fields on a rope, 160
Baptist, Peter, John, Paul, and James, “I preached first to those in Damas- feet above a raging river and waterfall Would you agree that they didn’t
it has softened the call to discipleship. cus, then in Jerusalem and through- seems utterly crazy! truly believe? To have faith is to climb
Today being a disciple means that you out all Judea, and also to the Gen- in that wheelbarrow.
go to church. You read your Bible and tiles, that all must repent of their sins People from both Canada and
pray some. You put some money in and turn to God—and prove they have America came from miles away to see Many of us say we believe, but do
the offering. You are a nice guy or gal. changed by the good things they do” this great feat. He didn’t just walk we really? If you really believe you
Those are all great things, but none (Acts 26.20). Translation: Prove you’ve across one time; he performed this got to act! You have to climb in the
of them shows evidence of a real re- repented by a changed life. feat multiple times. Each time Blon- wheelbarrow. Otherwise, like many
lationship with Jesus. None of them The Apostle John made the same din walked across, he would do a dif- today who stand on the side of the
demonstrates repentance. point in his first letter: “My dear chil- ferent daring feat - supposedly once waterfall and cheer on those who are
Repentance, as preached by men of dren, I am writing this to you so that in a sack, on stilts, on a bicycle, in on the rope...faith is useless, unless
God in New Testament days, literally you will not sin” (1 John 2.1). Trans- the dark, and blindfolded. To me this you are in the wheelbarrow, making
meant “a change of mind.” You think lation: Now that you’re a Christ-fol- sounds unbelievable, right? I heard the journey across!
differently about things. You think lower, make it your aim to never sin this story, looked it up, and on one
differently about sin. You think differ- again. Change. occasion I shared this story at a sum- Can you imagine having enough
ently about God. You think differently It’s plain that this message is not mer camp many years ago. After I fin- faith to climb in that wheelbarrow?
about what’s important. You think an isolated one that you have to dig ished speaking this little junior high You would have seen something that
differently about your past and your deep to discover in the Bible. It’s a re- girl came running up to me, to share no one else would have seen, and
future. It doesn’t happen all at once, curring theme. Don’t just say you’ve that Charles was her great-great done something no one else would
but the course is set. Once a person changed; prove it by specific changes grandfather. have done. That is faith. Faith is
has this change of mind (repentance), you can point out between how you taking an action without knowing the
two things happen. once lived and how you live now. As told by many, on one occasion, a result.
First, he changes direction. He re- John the Baptist, Jesus, Paul, and large crowd gathered to witness Blon-
alizes that all of his life prior to re- John all called people to more than din carefully walk across, one dan- So, what is God asking you to do
pentance was lived going the wrong words or ritual. They told them (and gerous step after another, pushing a today? Do you trust Him? Do you
direction. He was moving away from us) to change their behavior. God wheelbarrow holding a sack of pota- trust Jesus to push you across the
God – doing his own thing and reject- looks beyond our words and our re- toes. Reporters and spectators were falls of life?
ing God’s Word. When he changes his ligious activities to see if our conduct amazed with this incredible accom-
plishment. Upon reaching the other Trust the Lord our God, lean on His
side, the crowd’s applause was louder understanding. Let Him direct your
paths and push your wheelbarrow!

For more reading check out: Prov-
erbs 3:5-6, James 2:14-26

mind, he changes direction. He turns backs up what we say.
his feet toward God and begins to fol- Back to my opening question:
low Jesus. Do your actions match your words?
Second, his life changes. He can’t And a couple more: Can you identi-
stay the same. Because he’s changed fy changes in your life – your words,
his thinking, things change – his ac- your actions, your response to people
tions, his words, his priorities, the – since you have become a Christ-fol-
way to relates to people, the way he lower? Or are you basically the same?
responds to the temptation to sin. According to the Bible, the evidence
Someone said repentance is “a change that we have truly repented (changed
of mind that leads to a change of life. our mind and our direction from self
As the devotional I received pointed to God) is that we can see changes in
out, John the Baptist preached a bap- our lives. We are different. Some of
tism of repentance. But it wasn’t a ca- the old sin habits are gone, and we’re
sual, “Yeah, I think I’ll follow Jesus. I seeing real progress in those that re-
hear he’s got lots of goodies. He heals main. The way we treat other people,
the sick and feeds the hungry. I could especially those who wrong us or hurt
use some of that, so I guess I’ll follow us, is different than what it was in
him. our pre-Jesus lives.
As recorded by Luke, here is John’s Do you want your life to match your
message: “Prove by the way you live words? Do you want to change? God
that you have repented of your sins can make that happen. In fact, if you
and turned to God” (Luke 3.8, NLT). choose to follow him, he will change
Prove it, John says. Prove that you you. You can’t be a true Christ-follow-
are a follower of Jesus. Not by going er and remain the same.
to church or putting money into the If you aren’t changing, you need to
offering. Not by carrying a Bible or be- ask yourself whether you are really
ing able to talk the talk. Prove it “by following Jesus.
God started the pro-
cess of change in you.
It’s God who will finish
ATTENTION! it. “Being confident of
this, that he who began
a good work in you will
carry it on to completion
until the day of Christ
Does your church have a Jesus” (Philippians 1.6).
special speaker or activity
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Appliances/Household: Frigidaire Flat Top Electric Range, GE driver’s license. Experience in the DD field is preferred but not required. Garage Sale
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Mixing Bowls, Pump BB Gun, Misc. Enamelware, Wood Rake, Saturday, May 24, 25 and 26. 9 am to 5 PM at 201 Thomp-
Scythes, Cant Hook, Carpenters Tool Chest; China & Glassware: Location: Williams County Fairgrounds 619 E. Main St. Montpelier, OH. 43543. Held son St., Fayette, Ohio. 400 Majesty Yamaha Motorcycle,
Several Nice Lg. Hand Painted Bowls, China Creamers & Sug- under the grandstands. girls bike, large supply of glassware, assorted hand tools,
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DR Lg. Capacity Pull Behind Leaf Vac. w/9 HP Gas Engine, Crafts- Lamps; End Tables; (2) Rocker Recliners; Card Tables w/Chairs; (2) Electric Fireplaces;
man 5 HP Chipper/Shredder, Alum. Ramps, 4 Wheel Cart, Lawn (2) Smaller Flat Screen Tv’s; Queen & Full Size 4 pc Bedroom Sets; 4&5 Drawer Dress- Legal
Wagon, Tire Chains and Assort. of Lawn Tools; Tools: Power Back ers; Bedding; Household Misc: Steam Vac; Upright Sweeper; Luggage; Metal Folding
6000 Watt Gas Generator, Lincoln 225 Welder, Craftsman Band Chairs; Slide Projector & Screen; Humidifier; CD’s; Disney VHS Tapes; Computer Desk LEGAL NOTICE - LEGAL NOTICE, for the following
Saw, Craftsman Rolling Tool Chest, Cummins 5 Sp. Drill Press, & Chair; Casio Keyboard; Glass Top Patio Set w/4 Chairs; Christmas Decorations; and designated tax foreclosure cases (TF) filed in the Williams
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Router, Aro Grease Pump, Elec. & Gas Chain Saws, Floor Jacks, 2 Machine 8hp 26” Snowblower Like New; 10’x10’ Sun Canopy; Shop Vac; 4’ & 6’ Alum on behalf of Tax Ease Ohio, LLC, to foreclose the lien of
Wheel Carts, Alum. Folding Platform, Shop Vacuum, Battery Char- Stepladders; Charbroil LP Grille; Coleman 5000 Watt Generator; 2200 psi Gas Power the State of Ohio for amount of impositions delinquent
gers, Tool Boxes, Assort. of Wrenches, Sockets, Vise Grips, Other Washer; Snap-On Electric Power Washer, Like New; Leaf Blower; Kerosun Heater; 18” and unpaid against certain delinquent, abandoned and
Hand Tools, Assort. Power Tools, Misc. Polaris Telescope, Lug- Electric Chainsaw; Wheel Barrel; B&D Edger; Pull Type Lawn Sprayer; Shovels; Yard non-productive parcels of real estate property. A copy of
gage, Hoover Floormate HW Floor Cleaner, Hoover Spring Vac, Tools; Small Fire Pit; Lawn Aerator; Small Lawn Roller; Wood Working & Shop: Crafts- the full legal description for each parcel listed may be ob-
Lg. Assort. of Canning Jars, Wringer washer & Dual Tubs. Mop man Portable 1 hp Dust Collector; Performax Air Filtration System; Small Wood Lathe & tained from the William County Auditor’s Office. In each
Bucket, Turkey Fryer, Croquet Set, Assort. Fishing items-Poles- Tools; Craftsman Items Include: 2hp 12” Planer; 8” Table Saw; Joiner; 13” Scroll Saw; case, the prayer is to find said amount to be a first and
Tackle Boxes-Ice Fishing Items, Humming Bird LCR Portable Fish Electronic Radial Arm Saw; 12” Band Saw; Router; 16 Speed Floor Model Drill Press; best lien, to forever bar all defendants unless they set up
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other Misc. Items. Control Airplanes: UMX PT-17; UMX Radiant; Estes WE2012 Helicopter; (2) Small sell or transfer without sale by deed the described real
Terms on Personal Property: Cash, Visa, M/C day of sale. 10% Planes; (2) Small Helicopters; Note: This is a very nice offering of items. Please visit property according to law, to apply the proceeds, if any,
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Terms: Cash or good check (NO Credit/Debit) w/proper ID. Full payment sale day. No and further relief. Said defendants shall answer the com-
Owners: Richard & Peggy Hartman items removed until settled for. Not responsible for accidents or items after being sold. plaint herein on or before the 5th day of July, 2018, or
All items must be removed sale day. Lunch by Williams County Fair Foundation. decree will be taken as prayed for therein.
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WILSON AUCTION & REALTY CO., LTD. Charles “Earl” Walker, Estate Barbara J. Bechtol, whose last known address was 1529
Williams County Probate #20181066 Meadow Avenue, Montpelier, Ohio 43543. Impositions: As
825 N. Main St. Denise L. Brown & Christopher B. Walker Co-Executors of December 9, 2016, $1,078.55 in principal with interest
Bryan, OH 43506 Jilene E. Richards Attorney for the Estate of Richards & Walker Ltd. Bryan,OH. thereon at a rate of 18.000% per annum from said date;
as of December 8, 2015, $1,1131.60 in principal with in-
419-636-5500 Auctioneers: Col Steinke - Shane Sumner – Bert Brown terest thereon at a rate of 17.000% per annum from said
Toll Free: 866-870-5500 date, plus such additional amounts as may accrue during
COL. STEINKE REALTY, AUCTION & APPRAISAL SERVICE the pendency of the action, per Ohio Revised Code Section
Auctioneers: Wayne M. Wilson CAI, Nettle Creek Overlook 06-112 Rd. R, Montpelier, Ohio 43543 5721.30 through 5721.41 or otherwise. Said impositions
Brent J. Wilson CAI, Fred Nott, Bart Westfall, Office: 419-459-4280 • Residence: 419-459-4436 • Fax: 419-459-4281 levied upon Parcel No. 072-110-34-009.001; Property Ad-
Phil Stotz, Rich Merillat, Ryan Ruble (Apprentice Auctioneer) Email: [emailprotected] • Visit our web site: www.colsteinkerealty.com dress; 413 Empire Street, Montpelier, Ohio.
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Buckeye Border Conference Archbold’s Deven Girdham Signs
Announces Scholar Athletes With Ohio Northern University

For 2018 Spring Sports

The Buckeye Border Conference’s Track-Blake Bumb, Hanna Bumb,
Scholar Athlete Program is designed to *Kimberly Engels, Elizabeth Fritsch,
recognize those who not only partici- Lydia Grime, Tre Hutchinson, Alexis
pate in interscholastic competition, but Marihugh, Jacqueline Carlson, Brady
also excel in the classroom. Those rec- Clair, Noah Conklin, Evan Friend, Au-
ognized by this program must meet the bree Moss, Destiny Oliphant, Tiarra Tib-
following criteria: Be a Junior or Senior betts, Jaden VanTong
Have at least a 3.25 GPA *(Denotes 4.0
GPA or above) North Central: Baseball-Joshua Bai-
ley, Layne Cogswell, Hayden Haas
Edon: Baseball-Riley Manahan
Softball-Sara Hiller, Shalyn Mason Softball-Makayla Knapp, Madyson
Track-Katie Ewers, Tessa Steinke, Bonney, Sidney McKarns, Payton Tay-
Logan Bloir, Cort Eicher, Lucas Joice, lor, Addison Elser
Dru Walkowski, Jacob Long
Fayette: Baseball-Max Baker, Porter Track-Vada Lashaway, Zachary
Maginn, Clayton Pheils Turner, Emma Zenz, Blake Sakos, Mad-
Softball-Bailee Smith, Caitlin McIn- elynn Scott, Hayden Haas
tosh, Dakota Blosser
Track-Nathanial McVay Stryker: Baseball-Logan Boetz,
Hilltop: Baseball-Ben Routhier, Tyler Thomas Bost, Daniel Fether, Reece Hall,
Suboski, Christian McKinney Luke Holsopple
Softball-Molly Roesch, Aubrey Wyse,
Audrey Funkhouser, Hale Stephens Softball- McKenna Louys, Kimberly
Track-Austin Schaffner, Johnnie Stuckey, Breanna Doirot
Roth, Joel Sauber, Sam Shillling, Chase
Williams, Landrey Brown, Kara Brown, Track-Madison Meyers, Kira Petit,
*Nash Kuney, Riley Burdine, Morgyn Erica Breier, Logan Boetz, Hayden Mey-
Siegel, Zoi Bauer er, Jeffrey Neville, Mark Short
Montpelier: Baseball-Dakota Ben-
ner, Brock O’ Neal, Tyler Rupp Pettisville: Baseball-Landon Roth,
Softball-Brookelyn Dye, Rheanna Dillion King, Justin Rupp, Logan Ruf-
Stoy, Maya Taylor, Kaylea Peffley, Kath- enacht, Austin Horning
ryn Taylor
Softball-Samantha Tilley, Kyra
Behnfeldt, Brittney Sauder, Starr Kes-
singer

Track-*Elizabeth Sauder, Katie
Hauter, Sarah Herring, Nichole Foor,
Kendal Pursel, Morgan Leppelmeier,
Owen King, Connor Wyse, Wyatt Cerda

Swanton’s Oberheim Signs PHOTO PROVIDED
TRACK CAREER … Archbold senior Deven Girdham recently signed his letter of
intent to continue his education and track career at Ohio Northern University.
To Continue As A Bulldog Pictured with Deven at his signing day are his parents Roy Jr. and Angel Girdham.
93-Year-Old Ohio Man Makes Firstball as an outside linebacker or a defen-
By: Bill O’ Connell sive end.
“It’s great for Crew and it’s good for
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Hole-In-One In 65 Years Of Golfing
For many years, Swanton Senior the program,” remarked Swanton foot-
Crew Oberheim has been a proud Bull- ball coach Randall Kerns on the signing. ZANESVILLE, Ohio
dog athlete, both on the football field “It’s also good for our current players to (AP) — A 93-year-old
and the wrestling mat. After signing a see that just because you go to a small Ohio man wrapped up
National Letter of Intent on May 14th, school like ours does not mean you can’t his nearly seven decades
he will continue to be a proud Bulldog play at the next level.” of golfing with his first
athlete, playing football for the Adrian hole-in-one.
College Bulldogs but wearing black and Currently undecided on a specific
gold instead of purple and white. major, Crew will focus his academics on Ben Bender told The
A two-way starter for Swanton, Crew business or education. Zanesville Times Record-
said Adrian Coach Jim Deere plans to er “the Lord knew” this
keep him on the defensive side of the Bill can be reached at was his last round and
[emailprotected]

gave him a hole-in-one.
Bender aced the 152-
yard third hole last
month at Green Valley
Golf Course in Zanesville
with a 5-wood.
He says he was in awe new

watching it, but then his
hip started bothering
him, forcing him to stop
after a few more holes. He
headed to the clubhouse,
bringing his golfing ca-
reer to a memorable end.
Bender says he began
playing when he was 28,
whittling his handicap
down to a 3 at one point.
He says he hates giv-
ing up the game, but
knows he can’t play for-
ever. HOLE-IN-ONE ... In this April 2018 photo, Ben Bender
Information from: capped his long golf career with a hole-in-one at Green
Times Recorder, http:// Valley Golf Club inExZcalunseivsevliyllea,t Ohio. Bender, who has
www.zanesvilletimesre- hip bursitis, used his 5-wood to make a hole-in-one on
corder.com the third hole. (Chris Crook/Times Recorder via AP)

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

May 7th, 2018 Wauseon. Mattin was the winning pitcher for the Panthers
Other Scores: by going five innings and giving up three runs on
Regular Season seven hits with three strikeouts.
Montpelier 4 Stryker 2 Perrysburg d. Archbold 1-0
Blake Altaffer fired seven innings allowing just Napoleon d. Delta 3-2 May 18th, 2018
two runs on two hits as Montpelier guaranteed Defiance d. Swanton 4-1
themselves at least a share of their first BBC title Regular Season
since 1973 with the win. Montpelier was able to May 17th, 2018 Pettisville 11 Fayette 1 (5 innings)
hold off a late rally attempt by the Panthers after The Blackbirds finished BBC play with a record
the Locos jumped out to a 4-0 lead after five in- Regular Season of 6-6 after the win by mercy rule over the Eagles.
nings. Dakota Benner had a double and triple to Montpelier 6 Stryker 0 An eight run third inning put the game away for
lead Montpelier, who racked up nine hits as a team The Locos wrapped up an outright BBC cham- Pettisville who finishes the 2018 season with an
in the game. Kristian Grapengeter provided the of- pionship behind an outstanding pitching perfor- overall record of 8-12. Dillion King went 2-3 with
fense for Stryker with a two-run single in the sixth mance by Dakota Benner who allowed just four four RBIs to lead the Pettisville bats while Fayette
inning as the Panthers scored twice in the inning to hits and struck out 11 in seven innings of work. was paced by T. Wagner with a double and a run
trim the Montpelier lead. Blake Altaffer provided the firepower at the plate scored.
Bryan 10 Hicksville 0 (5 innings) as he had three singles and an RBI for Montpelier.
Zach Pittman and Trevor Ward combined on the Stryker’s four hits cane from Logan Boetz, Daniel Stryker 7 Edon 4
mound to limit the state ranked Aces to just one Fether, Izayah Ferguson, and Gavin Campbell with The Bombers tried to rally in their final at bat
hit as Bryan improved their record to 19-4 on the a single apiece. scoring four runs, but they came up short as Stryk-
season. Alex Morr led the Golden Bears at the plate er got the win to finish at 7-5 in the BBC. Izayah
with a double, triple and three RBIs while Logan Pettisville 6 Edon 4 Ferguson had half of the six hits by Stryker with
Clemens added a single and three RBIs. Bryan was Logan Rufenacht was 1-3 with an RBI and two three singles while Logn Boetz, Colin Anders, and
able to blow the game open by scoring five runs in runs scored and Austin Horning went 1-3 with an Kristin Grapengeter each added a base hit. Carson
the fourth inning to increase their lead to 9-0. RBI as the Blackbirds held on for the win. Pettis- Brandt had a triple and two RBIs for Edon on the
Wauseon 4 Springfield 1 ville built a 6-1 lead before the Bombers score three night.
Wauseon concluded their 2018 season with an runs in the fifth to make things interesting. Land-
overall record of 9-12 as they won at Springfield. on Roth took the win for Pettisville while Carson Hilltop 13 North Central 10
Justus Chapa picked up the win on the hill by go- Brandt took the loss for Edon who was led offen- Ben Routhier was 2-3 with three RBIs and Hill-
ing 6 1/3 innings and allowing just one run on one sively by Daryke Bass and Connor Skiles with two top knocked off the Eagles in North Central’s fi-
hit and he added two hits at the plate with two hits each. nal BBC game of the season. Despite all the runs
RBIs. CJ Moser entered the game in relief of Cha- scored the team combined for only 11 hits as the
pa in the seventh with the Blue Devils threatening Delta 7 Hudson (MI) 3 game featured six errors and 27 walks by the teams
and struck out two batters to wrap up the win for Brady Wymer went 2-4 with two RBIs and Robby combined. Josh Bailey was 2-5 with three RBIs for
Arrendondo was 2-4 with a run batted in as Delta North Central who held a 10-7 lead before the Ca-
picked up a non-league win over the Tigers. Cole dets scored six runs in the last two innings to pull
out the win.

Archbold Wins Third Straight OHSAA Member Schools Pass All Eight Referendum
Division III District Baseball Title Items Including Changes To Transfer Bylaws
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio High School an Ohio school in that district or sys-
Athletic Association member schools tem where the parent is employed. Once
By: Nate Calvin in the first run of the game as Archbold have passed all eight proposed revisions eligibility is established at the member
THE VILLAGE REPORTER went on top 1-0. The next inning Arch- to the OHSAA Bylaws, Executive Direc- school/district, the student shall remain
bold would make it 2-0 with the help of a tor Daniel B. Ross, Ph.D., announced eligible under this exception for as long
The Bluestreaks benefited from a throwing error as Kade Kern scored after Wednesday. The ballot counting proce- as he or she maintains continuous en-
couple Eastwood mistakes in the field he led off the inning with a single and dure was conducted at the OHSAA office rollment in that school. Passed 616-78
and then waited out a 1 hour 24 min- moved to third after a sacrifice bunt and Wednesday following the deadline for
ute weather delay before winning their a groundout. schools to submit ballots Tuesday at 4 Issue 4 B – Amend Bylaw
third straight District championship by p.m. 4-7-2 – Transfer
a count of 2-1. Archbold’s starter Bryson Archbold pitcher TJ Rice came into
Taylor and Eastwood’s Jake Pickerel the game following the weather delay to The approved changes will go into ef- Permit a transfer student who does
were in command through the first four pitch the final four outs for Archbold to fect August 1 unless otherwise noted. not meet an exception to be eligible in-
inning has the two clubs were dead- get the save. Taylor ended the day going A simple majority approval by member sofar as transfer is concerned for all
locked at 0-0 heading to the fifth. 5 1/3 innings and giving up just one run schools required for a proposed amend- contests ONLY until the first 50% of the
on three hits while striking out five. Next ment to be adopted. maximum allowable regular season con-
The Bluestreaks started the fifth in- up for Archbold is the Division III Re- tests have been competed in any sport
ning with a double by TJ Rice and the gional semifinals at Elida Middle School Among the approved referendum the student played in the 12 months im-
Cory Erbskorn reached on an error when where they will face Gahanna Columbus items is a change to the consequence mediately preceding the transfer. There-
the Eagles mishandled his sacrifice bunt Academy on May 24th at 5pm. for students who do not meet one of the after, the student shall be ineligible for
attempt. After the next two hitters were transfer bylaw exceptions (see 4 B be- the remainder of the regular season con-
retired, a single by Jeron Williams drove Nate can be reached at low). Previously, a student would sit out tests AND the OHSAA sponsored tourna-
[emailprotected] the first half of the season of the sports ment in that sport(s). Passed 450-244,
that the student played in the last 12 effective date May 16, 2018
Bryan Eliminated By months. The change passed by the mem-
bership, effective immediately, will cause Issue 5 B – Amend Exception 2 –
the student to sit out the second half of Bylaw 4-7-2 - Transfer

Permit a one-time transfer for a stu-
Top Ranked Wapakoneta 12-5 the season and the OHSAA postseason dent whose parents have a Shared Par-
tournament. enting Plan and have re-designated the
Also announced Wednesday were the residential parent for school purposes,
results of the District Athletic Board which creates a need for the student to
By: Nate Calvin District semifinal at Ham- on the hit to make it 4-2. elections, which included 11 open posi- change schools. Passed 627-67
ler. Bryan would get their fi- tion. (See link below.)
THE VILLAGE REPORTER nal run of the inning on a Issue 6 B – Amend Exception 1 – By-
Wapakoneta took a double by Brooks Brown The OHSAA’s annual referendum vot- law 4-8-1 – International and Ex-
Early on the Bryan 2-0 after the first in- which brought Clemens ing and District Athletic Board election change Students
Golden Bears gave heav- ning thanks to a two-run home to make it a 5-2 period is from May 1-15. Each member Permit eligibility for the international
ily favored Wapakoneta homer, but Bryan put five lead for Bryan. school has one vote, which is cast by the
all they could handle by runs on the board in the principal. After 809 ballots were mailed student when at least one of the parents,
grabbing a 5-2 lead go- third to take the lead. Af- Wapak would respond to member high schools in late April, 697 biological or adoptive, reside in Ohio.
ing to the bottom of the ter loading the bases in with four runs in the bot- valid ballots were returned for a voter Passed 631-70
third inning. The Red- the inning Connor Lem- tom of the third off of turnout of 86 percent.
skins quickly showed ons drew a walk to push Bryan starter Benny Roe- Issue 7 B – Amend Bylaw 4-8-2 – In-
why they’re the top the first Bryan run of the buck to regain the lead Review of the 2018 ternational and Exchange Students
ranked team in the state afternoon across the plate 6-5. The Redskins then OHSAA Referendum Issues
by scoring four runs in and make it a 2-1 game. added three runs in the Permit the Executive Director’s Of-
that inning and finishing Logan Clemens then dou- fifth and three more in High Schools fice to consider waiving the scholarship
the game with ten unan- bled to drive in three runs the sixth to pull away for 809 high school ballots were mailed, and semester requirements for a domes-
swered runs in all as they as Alex Morr, Zac Nobis, the win to improve their 697 ballots were returned (86 percent) tic student studying outside the United
beat the Golden Bears and Lemons all scored record to 20-1 on the sea- States and restoring eligibility upon re-
12-5 in the Division II son. Clemens finished Issue 1 B – Amend Bylaws 2-1-4 and turn to the same high school under the
the game for Bryan (19-5) 2-1-5 – Classification of Schools three stipulated conditions: application
Good Luck Athletes! with two hits and three Amend to provide clarity when school in advance of the program; no sports
RBIs and Nate Miller also participation during the experience; and
Congratulation Fulton County Athletes Moving On added two singles for the districts consolidate and when schools available only after completing the first
Golden Bears. open, close or merge in either public or second year of high school. Passed
TO STATE TENNIS: Archbold - Luke McQuade/Erik Short multiple high school districts or non- 612-83
TO BASEBALL REGIONALS: Archbold Nate can be reached at public systems in terms of counting stu-
TO GIRLS TRACK REGIONALS: Wauseon - Paige Allison Smith Saman- [emailprotected] dents for classification purposes. Passed 7th-8th Grade Schools
tha Aeschliman. Pettisville - Elizabeth Sauder, Nichole Foor, Kate Stuber, 680-14 878 junior high school ballots were
Morgan Leppelmeier, Grace Schnitkey, Ryeana Klopfenstein, Sarah Her- HASCH BODY SHOP, INC. mailed, 538 ballots were returned (61
ring, Kendal Pursel, Sarah Foor, Morgan Danielle King. Archbold - Kylie Issue 2 B – Amend Bylaw percent)
Sauder, Brittney Ramirez, Gwynne Riley, Dakota Stamm, Iris Pena, Cam- HASCH BODYOwner:RexHasch DUPONT 4-6-3– Residence
ryn Hudson, Shylo Richardson, Kiera Gensler. Swanton -Bobbi Oberle, Issue 1 B – Amend Bylaw
Haley Nelson, Bridget Harlett, Brooke Oberle, Ally Hendricks, Julia Smith, Phone (419) 636-8925 Amend to make it clear that there is 1-6-4 – Team Membership
Averie Lutz, Ashlynn Waddell, Alexis Sarvo, Sidney Taylor, Grace Oakes, SHOP, INC.Fax(419)636-8669 no eligibility unless a student has a par- Member schools containing grades 7
Hannah Grabke. Delta -Cassandra Lee, Ella Ford, Brooklyn Wymer ent, biological or adoptive, who lives in and 8 may combine students from two or
TO BOYS TRACK REGIONALS: Archbold - L.J. Tijerina, Nick Waidelich, 1302 E. High St., Bryan, Ohio Ohio or meets an exception. Passed 651- more schools within the school district/
Trey Theobald, Deven Girdham, Clay Gerig, Sam Petersen, Noah Blan- 45 system to form one or more interscho-
kenship, Brian Ball. Swanton - Anthony Howard, Brett Bittinger, Dylan Rex H lastic teams in a sport. Requests for per-
Gilsdorf, Donovan Avalos, Dylan Gilsdorf. Wauseon - Michael Cheezan, ow Issue 3 B – New Exception 4 – Bylaw mission to combine students from two or
Kyle Vernot, Joshua Lowry, Owen Newlove, Xavier Torres, Kyle Zirkle. 4-6-3 – Residence – Renumber 5-11 more schools in the same public district
1302E Hi hSt B or non-public system must be submitted
A student whose parent(s) has been annually to the OHSAA in writing by the
continuously employed for a minimum of superintendent of the public district or
three years as a fulltime, licensed or clas- non-public system. Passed 389-144
sified employee in an Ohio school district
or system, may be declared eligible in

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Good Luck In The Post Season!

SwantonBulldogs
Girls Track To Regionals
Bobbi Oberle (100 Hurdles, 200)
Haley Nelson (100, 200)
Bridget Harlett (100)
4x200 Relay (Bobbie Oberle,
Brooke Oberle,
Bridget Harlett, Haley Nelson)
4x100 (Ally Hendricks, Haley Nel-
son, Brooke Oberle, Bridget Harlett
4x400 Relay (Julia Smith, Averie
Lutz, Ashlynn Waddell, Alexis Sarvo)
Julia Smith (300 Hurdles,
High Jump)
Sidney Taylor (Discus, Shot Put)
Grace Oakes (Discus)
SWANTON BOYS TRACK ... Front Row: Eric Bettiger, Jake Chonko, Tyler, Jared Hensel, Sam Sleds, Zaven Wad-
dell, Mason Daniels. Middle Row: Brian Bettiger, Isaac Thomas, Dean Crosky, Donavan Avalos, Briar Cook,
Hannah Grabke (Pole Vault) Blake Szelapski, Dylan Gilsdorf,, Derek Cook. Back Row: Coach Gary Moore, Coach Sandy Brazeau, Coach

Isaiah Hicks, Riley Hicks, Carlton Barkley, Bruce Vidak, Xavier Williams, Anthony Howard, Coach Ryan Borer,
Coach Hailee Roeder.
Boys Track To Regionals
Anthony Howard (800)
4x800 Relay (Brett Bittinger, Dylan
Gilsdorf, Donovan Avalos,
Anthony Howard)
Dylan Gilsdorf (High Jump)

Go
BULLDOGS
Go
SWANTON GIRLS TRACK ... Front Row: Bridgett Harlett, Natalie Newman, Sammy Taylor, Ally Hendricks,
Alyssa Westfall, Hannah Grabke, Haley Pelland, Brook Oberle. Middle Row: Gabrielle Sieja, Serena King, Ari-
ka Lutz, Averie Lutz, Avril Roberts, Mikayla Rochelle, Macy Rochelle, Bailey Arnold, Anastasia Kravchenko,
Kaily Brownfield. Back Row: Breanna Davis, Jazmin Kenzy, Bobbi Oberle, Ashlyn Waddell, Sidney Taylor,
Julia Smith, Haley Nelson, Grace Oakes, Alexis Sarvo. Coaches Isaiah Hicks, Ryan Borer, Gary Moore, Sandy
Brazeau, Hailee Roeder

Good Luck In The Post Season!

WauseonIndians

Division II Girls Track
Heading To Regionals
Wauseon-Paige Allison Smith (200)
Samantha Aeschliman (1600)

WAUSEON GIRLS TRACK … (Row 1) Jessica Perez, Alyssa Russell, Madison Baugh, Karli Penrod, Avery Giguere, Division II Boys Track
Rylee Campbell, Paige Smith, Ashton Falor, Mallorie Strauss. (Row 2) Laurel Garbers, Daisy Giguere, Briley Heading To Regionals
Rupp, Alex Gray, Samantha Aeschliman, Megan Carroll, Paige Smith, Macey Coronado, Hanna Richer. (Row Michael Cheezan (800)
3) Greta Alfert, Sierra Gault, Alyssa Ramos, Delaney Roush, Sydney Zirkle, Amanda Wendt, Leanne Pownall, Kyle Vernot (1600 & 3200)
Bailey McGuire, Emily Parker. (Back) Coach Mike Colon, Coach Tom Vernot, Cheney Sigg, Josie Callan, Sanony Joshua Lowry (1600 & 3200)
Aguilar, Zarhea Carroll, Sarayna Russell, Coach Kyle Borton, Coach Joe Allen. Joshua Lowry, Owen Newlove,
Michael Cheezan, Kyle Vernot

(4x800 Relay)
Xavier Torres (Long Jump)

Kyle Zirkle (Discus)

Good
Luck
Indians!

Wauseon
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Archbold Rallies To Beat Genoa 3-2 In District Semifinal

By: Nate Calvin inning with a single by Brandon Miller in the sixth inning when Gabe Peters- in what would be the game winning run
THE VILLAGE REPORTER who would eventually end up on third en singled to right to get things started for the Bluestreaks as Archbold went in
with one out after a throwing error by before Miller reached on a mishandled front 3-2. Ramos retired Genoa in order
Facing a 2-0 hole after the first inning the Comets that allowed Cory Erb- bunt by the Genoa first baseman, one of in the seventh to give Archbold the win
of the Division III District semifinal game skorn to reach base. Pinch runner Clay four errors by the Comets in the game. and another berth in the District finals.
at Defiance the Archbold Bluestreaks Nofziger would then score from third Erbskorn followed that with a single to
found themselves in a difficult situation. on a sacrifice fly by TJ Rice to cut the right to load the bases once again for Nate can be reached at
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allowing just one hit and recording ten a grounder to the shortstop, but a bad
strikeouts as Archbold took advantage throw pulled the first baseman off the
of some fielding errors by Genoa to earn bag and allowed the tying run to score
the come from behind win. for Archbold.

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Swanton Bulldogs Drop District Semifinal To Eastwood 1-0

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Hilltop Bows Out In District Semifinals With 10-0 Loss To Hicksville

By: Nate Calvin nings.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Hilltop picked up their only hits of the

The dominant pitching of Hicksville’s game in the fifth when Ben Routhier and
Jake Greer was the difference as he Chase Masters both singled as Hilltop
shutdown the Cadets offense in the Di- mounted a scoring threat. Greer would
vision IV District Semifinal at Bryan on then force Garrett to ground into an in-
May 16th. Hilltop had lost to Hicksville ning ending double play though to stop
12-2 back in April, a loss that was part the Hilltop rally. Hicksville erupted for
of a seven-game losing skid for the Ca- six runs in the fifth inning and then in
dets, but Hilltop had won four in row en- the sixth an RBI single by Gage Yoder
tering this game including a 12-11 win made it 10-0 and gave the Aces the win
over Stryker in the Sectional final. by mercy rule and advanced them to the
District Finals.
Hicksville (17-5) got on the board
first with an RBI single in the bottom Hicksville ended the game with 12
of the first inning to take an early 1-0 hits as a team led by three from Parker
lead. They added another run in the sec- Thiel and two doubles by Eric Chapman
ond when Gage Yoder scored on a wild to go with the complete game two-hitter
pitch by the Cadets starting pitcher Jay thrown by Jake Greer as he struck out
Garrett to make it 2-0 and then an RBI 12 and walked one.
double by Braden Langham in the third
made it 3-0 Hicksville after three in- Nate can be reached at
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

May 15th, 2018 Regular Season outs as the Lady Bombers secured a share the BBC
Edgerton 10 North Central 1 title with the win combined with a loss the same
Regular Season Hannah Sleesman pitched a complete game for night by Hilltop. Alea Brandt paced Edon with two
Montpelier 16 Stryker 4 (5 innings) the Lady Bulldogs giving up just three hits and hits and four RBIs while Claire Radabaugh and Jor-
After a scoreless first inning, the Lady Locos striking out 12 as Edgerton cruised past North Cen- dan Runyan each drove in two runs for the Lady
scored seven times in the second and tallied eight tral. Sleesman also had a double and an RBI at the Bombers who end up 10-2 in the BBC.
more runs in the third as they cruised past the Lady plate, Cloey Whitman tallied four singles with two
Panthers. Ashton Dick had two hits and three RBIs RBIs, and Paige Canales chipped in with two hits Pettisville 4 Fayette 3 (9 innings)
to pace Montpelier and Keiylee Bentley added two and three RBIs. Mackayla Knapp, Makayla Meyers, Fayette tied the game with a run in the top of
doubles with three RBIs. The Stryker offense was and Kendee Holllstein had the three hits for the the sixth to force the game into extra innings, but
led by a two-run double from Brittney Haines and Lady Eagles. Pettisville’s Mackenzie Morgan won it for the Lady
an RBI double from Courtney Stewart. Montpelier 11 Stryker 0 (5 innings) Blackbirds with a walk-off base hit in the bottom of
Ashton Dick had a single, triple, and four RBIs to the ninth. Kyra Behnfeldt picked up the win in the
Edon 3 Pettisville 0 lead the Lady Locos to the convincing win in their circle as she pitched all nine innings allowing three
Edon stayed in the hunt for a share of the BBC BBC finale. Rheanna Stoy added two hits and two hits and striking out 20 batters. Sami Tilley had
championship behind a solid pitching performance RBIs with Sara Higbie going the distance in the cir- an RBI triple and Britt Sauder added an RBI single
from Shalyn Mason. The Edon senior allowed just cle allowing just three hits with eight strikeouts. to lead Pettisville at the plate. Bailee Smith singled
one hit and struck out seven in seven innings of Brittnety Haines, Kalista Blevins, and Breanna twice and also doubled for the Lady Eagles.
work in the circle. Claire Radabaugh provided the Doirot each has a single to account for the Lady
offensive punch for the Lady Bombers with two Panthers three hits in the game. North Central 15 Hilltop 14
doubles, a single, and she scored all three Edon The Lady Eagles wrapped up BBC play this sea-
runs. Kyra Behnfeldt pitched three six innings for Other Scores: son by beating Hilltop in a wild back and forth bat-
the Lady Blackbirds, allowing three runs on six hits Wauseon d. Tinora 3-1 tle. The BBC rivals combined for 29 runs, 29 hits,
with seven strikeouts in taking the loss. and 20 errors as Hilltop scored four runs in the bot-
May 18th, 2018 tom of the seventh inning before North Central was
Other Scores: able to turn them away. Aubrey Wyse and Becca
Swanton d. Toledo Christian 12-2 (5 innings) Regular Season Miller each connected for home runs for the Lady
Tinora d. Bryan 19-1 (5 innings) Edon 18 Stryker 0 (5 innings) Cadets and had two RBIs each. North Central was
Shalyn Mason threw a no hitter with 13 strike- topped by Madyson Bonney with a home run and
May 17th, 2018 three RBIs while Kristen Hickman also homered
and drove in two runs.

Bryan’s Season Ends With 7-1 Loss Wauseon Lady Indians Fall
In District Semifinals To Napoleon To Clyde 1-0 In Extra Innings

By: Nate Calvin Terrel, who reached base with a double, By: Nate Calvin Wauseon pitcher Juli Spadafore
THE VILLAGE REPORTER came home on a throwing error at third THE VILLAGE REPORTER started the top of the seventh with a
base to make it 6-1. Napoleon later add- double and that was followed by a walk
Napoleon pitcher Allison Mack shut the ed one more run to increase their lead to The Wauseon Lady Indians had their to put two runners on, but Wauseon was
Bryan offense down holding them to just 7-1 with Bryan having one more chance to chances the Division II District semi- unable to cash in on the scoring oppor-
one run on five hits as they defeated the rally in the seventh. Kayla Altaffer started final at Genoa Middle School on May tunity. Clyde had a chance to end the
Lady Golden Bears 7-1 to move on to the the inning with a double to centerfield, but 16th. Wauseon outhit the Fliers 7-3 game in the bottom of the inning, but
Division II District finals at the University the Golden Bears were unable continue and had numerous scoring opportuni- the threat was ended when the base
of Northwest Ohio in Lima. The Wildcats the momentum as their season ends with ties throughout the game before Clyde runner was called out for leaving early
started fast by scoring two runs in the first a record of 13-7. Terrell and Altaffer both scored the lone run of the game on a to end the inning. Chelsie Raabe tripled
and two more runs in the third, the third finished the game 1-3 at the plate with Al- dropped fly ball in the eighth inning to in the top of the eighth inning but was
inning scoring coming from a two-run dou- taffer going six innings in the circle as well advance to the District finals. stranded at third as the scoreless battle
ble by Jenna Pilkington to make it 4-0 in allowing seven runs on 11 hits with two moved to the bottom of the eighth where
favor of Napoleon. strikeouts. Wauseon first opportunity came in Clyde was finally able to break the ice
the opening inning when Alissa Shelt by scoring the games only run with a
With the score 6-0 going to the fifth, Nate can be reached at doubled and then moved to third on a sac walkoff hit to right field.
Bryan finally got on the board when Kelsee publisher@thevillagereporter bunt from Payton Albright. She would be
stranded their though as Wauseon was Spadafore was dominant in the circle
United States Tops Canada 4-1 To unable to come up with hits with run- for Wauseon (14-3) giving up just three
Claim Bronze At Hockey Worlds ners in scoring position. Wauseon’s next hits and racking up 11 strikeouts in the
scoring chance came in the sixth inning loss. Shelt and Raabe led the Lady Indi-
By: Karel Janicek pointing fourth-place finish. with singles by Chelsie Raabe and Jet- ans at the plate with two hits each, with
ASSOCIATED PRESS “We wanted to win gold,” Canada for- tie Burgett to put runners at first and Shelt reaching base in all four plate ap-
second with two outs, but Clyde pitcher pearances as she also walked twice.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The ward Bo Horvat said. “We wanted to be Hunter Schwochow was able to get out
United States topped Canada 4-1 to in the final. It’s not a result we wanted. of the inning with no damage done and Nate can be reached at
claim the bronze medal at the world ice But we have to take the positives from it was still 0-0 heading to the seventh. [emailprotected]
hockey championship on Sunday. this experience and bring it to next
year.” “THE VILLAGE REPORTER”
Chris Kreider led the U.S. with two ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
goals. Kreider scored the go-ahead goal for
the U.S. in the second period, capital- SHALYN MASON
Forward Nick Bonino scored the win- izing on a mistake by Canada captain EDON HIGH SCHOOL
ner on a rebound during a power play in Connor McDavid.
the final period. Anders Lee and Kreider The female Athlete of the Week is
added empty-net insurance goals to give Canada answered with a Marc-Ed- softball player Shalyn Mason of the
the U.S. its third bronze in six years. ouard Vlasic shot that went in between Edon Blue Bombers. Last week she
the pads of goaltender Keith Kinkaid. pitched two complete game shut-
“It’s important for the team but it’s outs, including a no-hitter, to help
also important for USA Hockey,” U.S. Sweden plays Switzerland for gold Edon to a pair of wins and a share
captain Patrick Kane said. “Now, we can later Sunday. of the BBC championship. On May
build up off this level and try to keep be- 15th versus Pettisville, the senior
ing better and better.” Captained by McDavid, the NHL allowed just one hit and struck sev-
scoring leader, Canada was considered en in her seven innings of work as
Kane had an assist in the game to a contender for gold. the defeated the Blackbirds 3-0. In
finish the tournament with 20 points their season finale against Stryker
for eight goals and 12 assists, the first Chasing its third title in four years, on May 18th, she tossed a complete
player to do so since 2008. Canada suffered losses in the prelimi- game no-hitter and racked up 13
nary round to the U.S. and Finland and strikeouts as Edon won 18-0 and
“Obviously I’m here to produce and was stunned by Switzerland 3-2 in the claimed a share of the league title
try to create offense and make plays out semifinals. with Hilltop as they both finished
there,” Kane said. “Overall, I’m happy ... BBC play with a record of 10-2.
it was a fun tournament and a great ex- The U.S. had a great start to the
perience for me and I hope it will help tournament with six straight wins. It
me with my career going forward too.” knocked out the Czech Republic in the
quarterfinals but was trashed 6-0 by
Canada had to settle for a disap- Sweden in the semis.

KAIDEN CLENDENIN
HILLTOP HIGH SCHOOL
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Hilltop Knocked Off By Ayersville In Softball District Semifinals

By: Nate Calvin with two outs later in the inning that made it a 5-2 ball-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER game entering the sixth. Ayersville answered back with
two runs of their own to extend their lead to 7-2 before
After falling behind Ayersville 5-0 going to the fourth Maddie Schaper scored on a fielder’s choice by Funk-
inning of the Division IV softball District Semifinals at houser in the bottom of the sixth to make it a 7-3 game
Bryan, the Lady Cadets manufactured some offense late going to the final frame.
but were unable to overcome the deficit as they lost to the
Lady Pilots for the second time this season. Ayersville had Hilltop was unable to come up with anymore offense
dealt Hilltop (19-6) their first loss of the season 5-3 in a in the final inning as the BBC champions were denied a
game back on April 9th and this one had the makings of return trip to the District Finals. The Ayersville pitching
an easy Ayersville (11-9) victory until the Lady Cadets got duo of Aubrey Florence and Taylor Addington were able to
the bats going in the fourth inning. hold a Cadet team that was averaging 11 runs per game
to just three runs on five hits.
Senior catcher Becca Miller put the first Hilltop run
on the board with a solo home run in the fourth inning Nate can be reached at
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STANDINGS

As of May 20th, 2018

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Swanton 7-0 19-5
Liberty Center 6-1 24-5 Fulton County Special Olympics Participate
Wauseon 4-3 15-7 In Annual Area 4 Spring Games
Delta 3-4 12-7
Evergreen 3-4 9-12
Patrick Henry 3-4 10-14
2-5 3-15
0-7 7-12

SOFTBALL Overall

League 15-3
*Wauseon 7-0 13-7
Bryan 5-2 16-5
Patrick Henry 4-3 13-10
Archbold 4-3 12-10
Evergreen 4-3 10-12
Liberty Center 2-5 5-11
Delta 2-5 11-8
Swanton 0-7
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*Montpelier League Overall
Hilltop
North Central 9-3 11-12
Stryker 7-4 12-13
Edon 7-5 9-9
Pettisville 7-5 11-10
Fayette 5-6 9-12
6-6 8-12
0-12 2-18

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*Hilltop League Overall
*Edon
Montpelier 10-2 19-7
North Central 10-2 12-6
Pettisville 9-3 11-6
Stryker 6-6 7-14
Fayette 5-7 7-15
2-10 3-14
0-12 0-15

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Fairview 5-2 11-11 in the annual Area 4 Spring Games. Athletes from around 25M walk, and Shawn Summers in both the Men’s shot-
Hicksville Williams, Paulding, Fulton, Henry, Defiance, Lucas, Otta- put and 100M run.
Antwerp 4-3 18-5 wa, Sandusky, and Wood Counties compete and qualify to
Wayne Trace 4-3 11-10 attend State Summer Games in Columbus this summer. The Jaguars continue their season practicing and pre-
Edgerton 3-4 13-9 paring for State Summer Games which take place June
Ayersville The volleyball teams each placed third. Gold medal 22nd- 24th at the Ohio State University in Columbus,
Holgate 3-4 8-14 winners in track included Mary Delphous in the 50M dash Ohio.
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Area Track & Field Athletes Have Strong
Showing At Division III Districts

By: Nate Calvin by another Swanton Bulldog as Haley for the 4x400 Relay team who finished were Distric champions in the Long
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Nelson took the top spot in that event. second behind Liberty Center Montpe- Jump and High Jump respectively
lier won the 4x200 Relay with the team while Dru Walkowski of Edon was sec-
Fulton and Williams counties will be In the other Relay races, Swanton of Evan Friend, Payton Pease, Alex ond in the Pole Vault.
well represented at the Regional meet won the 4x100 with Pettisville third Abrams, and Brandon Stein finishing in
in Tiffin this week as several athletes and North Central fourth, Archbold a time of 1:32.27. The 4x100 Relay was In Division III action at Findlay, Ev-
had outstanding performances at the was first in the 4x200 with Swanton, won by Hilltop (Justin Lesniak, Chris- ergreen’s Hunter Van Wert advanced in
District meet held in Archbold. The top Pettisville, North Central behind them tian McKinney, Hayden Brown, Sam the 100, Reece Serna in the 200, and
four placers in each event move on to in that order, and Archbold also won Shilling) as they narrowly out ran the the Viking 4x100 Relay team of Grant
next week’s Regional and there were the 4x400 Relay with Pettisville in sec- team from Liberty Center by .07 sec- Donnald, Drew Donnald, Reece Serna,
plenty. On the girls’ side, Swanton was ond, Montpelier was third, and Swan- onds. Brett Merillat of Fayette will be and Hunter Van Wert also advanced to
on top of the team standings with 136 ton was fourth. In the distance races, moving on as he ran to a fourth-place Regionals.
points at the end of the two-day event Pettisville was 1-2 in the 1600 as Eliza- finish in the 800 with a time of 2:01.54.
with Pettisville in second with 115.50, beth Sauder was the winner followed by The Regional meet in Tiffin begins on
and Archbold was third at 89 points. her teammate Nichole Foor in second. Hunter Tresnan Reighard of Delta May 23rd with field events starting at
Edon was the top finisher in the boys’ Foor came back to win the 3200 for the was first in the Discus and second in 4pm and it will conclude on May 25th
competition as they were second with Blackbirds with Kate Stuber of Pettis- the Shot Put as Nate Kohlhofer took the with competition beginning at 5pm.
66 points as Liberty Center was first in ville in second and Stryker’s Trinitie top spot in that event. Cameron Reed of
the boys’ events. Woolace in third. Edon and Jaret Rychener of Pettisville Nate can be reached at
publisher@thevillagereporter
In the girls’ events, Pettisville won Other event winners were: Arch-
the 4x800 Relay as the team of Eliza- bold’s Dakota Stamm in the 400, Cas-
beth Sauder, Nichole Foor, Kate Stu- sandra Lee of Delta in the 300 Hurdles,
ber, and Morgan Leppelmeier beat out Elizabeth Sauder from Pettisville in the
second place Archbold with Montpelier 800, Swanton’s Haley Nelson in the
placing third and Edgerton was fourth. 200, Sidney Taylor of Swanton won
Bobbi Oberle of Swanton won the 100 both the Discus and Shot Put with fel-
Meter Hurdles edging out Edon’s Riley low Lady Bulldog Julia Smith winning
Bloir by.25 seconds. Bloir moved on to the High Jump, and Vada Lashaway of
Regionals in a total of four events as North Central won the Pole Vault.
she will also be going to Tiffin in the
100 where she was second, she place In the boys’ events Logan Bloir led
third in the 200, and won the Long Edon to their second-place finish over-
Jump. Bloir was edged out in the 100 all as a team by placing second in the
110 Hurdles, first in the 100, and first
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Archbold, Bryan, Swanton, & Wauseon Have
Athletes Advance To Track Regionals

By: Nate Calvin Also moving on for Bryan is John Garza
who won the 400 and was second in the
THE VILLAGE REPORTER 200, Austin Johnson in the 800, Tyler
Manon was second in the 300 Hurdles,
The NWOAL will be well represented and Keegan Brown was fourth in the dis-
at this week’s Division II Regional meet cus.
in Piqua as a number of individuals on
both the boys and girls side advanced by A strong contingent from Archbold
placing in the top four of their events. also moved on with their 4x100 and
The Wauseon boys’ team finished in a tie 4x400 relay teams earned top four
for first with Elida after it appeared they finishes in their events. Also for the
were going to be District Runner-Up, but Bluestreaks, L.J. Tijerina was third in
a scoring error was discovered which put the 100, Nick Waidelich finished third
them in a tie with the Bulldogs. Kyle Ver- in the 200, Trey Theobald came home
not was a double winner as he was first fourth in the 400 while Deven Girdham
in both the 1600 and 3200 races, fin- was fourth in the 110 Hurdles and third
ishing ahead of teammate Josh Lowry in in the 300 Hurdles and Brian Ball fin-
both events. Other winners for Wauseon ished fourth in Shot Put with a throw
included Xavier Torres in the Long Jump of 48’ 11 ¼ “. For the girls, advancing
and Kyle Zirkle won the Discus. Michael for Wauseon was Paige Allison Smith in
Cheezan in the 800 and the 4x800 Relay the 200 and Samantha Aeschliman in
team will also move on for the Indians the 1600 and for Bryan it will be Addi-
with their top four finishes. son Oberlin (3200), and the 4x200 relay
team (Grace Voight, Shallyn Malley, Sid-
Swanton will have Anthony Howard ney Lamberson, Allye Minor).
advancing as he won the 800, the 4x800
Relay who placed third, and Dylan Gils- The Division II Regionals will be in Pi-
dorf who was third in the High Jump. qua starting on May 24th at 5pm and
The Golden Bears of Bryan had three re- will finish on May 26th beginning at
lay teams move on as the 4x200, 4x400, 11am.
and 4x800 all advanced with the 4x400
and 4x800 teams winning District titles. Nate can be reached at

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Memorial Day 2018

Reporter

Local Memorial Day Events 2018

ARCHBOLD perform, a Gun salute will be given by be held at GAR Monument with invo- WAUSEON
American Legion, and a Patriotic reading cation and benediction given by Pas-
No information was received by from Girl Scout, Aubrey Herman, will be tor Benaiah Harris. Other parts of the Wauseon - The Memorial Day events
press time. presented. ceremony include a special address by are a joint production of the Wauseon
Bill Priest, wreaths by American Legion American Legion and VFW posts. Parade
BRYAN EDON Post 109 and VFW Post 944 and a Boy begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Firehouse and
scout reciting the Gettysburg Address. proceeds down West Elm Street from
This year’s parade will begin at 9 a.m. The Memorial Day parade starts at Montpelier High School band will pro- Clinton Street to the Union Cemetery.
as usual from the Goodwill parking lot Edon State Bank at 11 am, marching to vide music and there will be a pasto- Families and guests gather along the pa-
and march to Floral Grove Cemetery. the Columbia Cemetery at 9 where there ral address by Rev. David Tilly. Veter- rade route watching the Honor Guard,
The parade will include a riderless horse, will be a program, with Dan Gallagher as ans organization will provide a 21 gun the Wauseon High School Band, Boy
color guard, boy scouts, girl scouts and special speaker. Edon High School Band salute and taps will be performed by Scouts, and cars carrying dignitaries
4-H as well as Bryan High School Band. will participate. Blakeslee Cemetery at MHS band. as they pass toward the cemetery. The
The program will start around 9:30 with 9:40. Boy Scouts hand out American Flags
music provided by the band and speech PETTISVILLE and programs for the service at the cem-
given by Dan Bonney. Different organi- FAYETTE etery.The public gathers in the open
zations will lay wreaths in remembrance Memorial Day Program starts at 11 space next to the Wauseon Mausoleum.
of those lost. There will also be Taps and Parade, with Fayette High School a.m. at Pettisville Cemetery. Service will Graves of local veterans will be adorned
a 21 gun salute. Band participating, will begin at 10:00 include Archbold Legion Post the Col- with U.S. flags. Living veterans will take
at American Legion Hall. There will be ors, Welcome – Emcee - Joshua Bock, a position of honor near the front. When
DELTA a special speaker at the cemetery cer- President Student Council 2018 - 19, the parade ends at Union cemetery, the
emony. Invocation – Katarina Hauter President community gathers in the open space
No information was received by Student Council 2017 - 18, Pettisville by the Wauseon Mau- soleum. Flags
press time. MONTPELIER Band Director, Ryan Bailey – “National have been placed at the graves of all
Anthem” , Sophie Sterken (Sixth Grad- who served in America's wars, from the
EDGERTON At 10:30 a parade will start from er Pettisville School) In Flanders Field, Civil War to the most recent conflicts.
town hall, (bicycle judging participants Main speaker – George E. "Bud" John- The stage is decorated with red, white
American Legion, Boy Scouts, Cub need to be there by 10:15), Montpelier son, Jr. Benediction - Katarina Hauter, and blue bunting, and the flowers bloom
Scouts and Edgerton High School Band High School Band will march, along One Minute of Silence (Toll the Bell), Fir- around the speakers and veterans who
meet in front of American Legion Hall at with Cub scouts and Boy scouts. There ing Squad Archbold Legion, Taps – Pet- are gathered at the front of the crowd.
9:30 and parade starts at 9:45. Parade will be stop at St. Joe River bridge for tisville Band members, Program conclu- The ceremony includes posting of the
will proceed to Maple Grove Cemetery a brief ceremony for those who died sion colors and The National Anthem played
where program begins at 10. This year’s on the seas and then will continue to by the Wauseon Marching Band, the
speaker is the new Pastor at Church Riverside Cemetery. Ceremony will PIONEER Pledge of Allegiance, recognition of the
of Christ, Jeff Bookins. The band will veterans and their service, presenta-
Parade starts at 10:30 from the tion of Americanism Medals, recognition
school. Memorial service will be held at of Gold Star Mothers, recitations of "In
Floral Grove Cemetery at 11 with a spe- Flanders Field" and "The Gettysburg Ad-
cial speaker, and music provided by the dress," singing by the Wauseon Chorale,
school band. and the oration by the guest speaker.

STRYKER WEST UNITY

Stryker - There will be a breakfast From 9:15 to 9:30 parade partici-
served at American Legion from 7-9:30. pants gather at American Legion and
At around 10:00, participants will form parade will start at 10. Parade route will
up for parade in front of American Legion be to the park, to Rings Cemetery and
and march to the school where Stryker then to Floral Grove for a program. The
High School Band will join and all will speaker is a West Unity minister and the
march to cemetery. The program will Hilltop High School Band will perform.
begin at 11 and include special speak- Wreaths will be placed at each stop on
er, Don Carol, long time Stryker legion the way to the program.
member, retired navy. Special music will
be provided by the High School Band.

Memorial Day BBQ Tips

VETERANS OF Memorial Day weekend marks the un- the grill so vegetarian guests are not hesi-
WILLIAMS COUNTY official start of summer. For many, Me- tant to eat. And while grilled meat tends to
morial Day weekend also signifies their be popular at backyard barbecues, don't
Do you need help with VA claims first chance to invite friends and family overlook recipes for grilled fish that can be
or financial assistance? over for a backyard barbecue. While some both nutritious and delicious.
never put their grills away for the winter,
The Veterans Services Office braving the cold so they can keep grilling · Get guests home safe. Memorial Day
is here to serve you! year-round, many may need a refresher gatherings tend to be festive, but keep an
to ensure their Memorial Day BBQ starts eye on guests to ensure that no one con-
Call 419-636-8812 for an appointment summer off on the right foot. sumes an excessive amount of alcohol.
Keep a list of local cab companies on hand
The Williams County · Stock up on supplies. Before hosting or download a car service app to your
Veterans Service your first backyard barbecue, take inven- smartphone so safe means of transporta-
Commission tory of your supplies, making sure you tion are always within reach.
have a spatula, tongs, oven mitts, a stur-
Veterans helping Veterans since 1886 dy grill brush, and other accessories you A Memorial
may need during grilling season. Check Day Salute
Visit our website each item to make sure it's not worse for
wear and do the same with the grill as On Memorial Day, we pause
www.co.williams.oh.us well. Replace supplies that have too much to honor the memory of the
wear and tear in advance of Memorial Day brave men and women who
weekend so you have one less item on your have given their lives in the
to-do list come the day of the barbecue. service of our country. Our
thoughts, our prayers and
· Designate some time to do some our eternal gratitude are with
cleaning. Even if you cleaned the grill and them and their families.
patio furniture before putting the items in
storage for the winter, they likely will need We will never forget.
to be cleaned again before you host your
first soiree of the season. Remove any dust
and check for spider webs or signs of other
critters that might have made your furni-
ture home over the cold winter. Droppings
from rodents can be dangerous, and spi-
ders can bite unsuspecting grillmasters.
Clean patio furniture before putting it out
as well.

· Find some new recipes. Hot dogs and
hamburgers are perfectly acceptable back-
yard barbecue fare, but hosts who want to
treat their guests to something new this
summer can find a host of recipes online.
Consider recipes for grilled vegetables so
vegetarian guests can enjoy freshly grilled
foods alongside your other guests. Just
be sure to separate veggies from meat on

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Hilltop Carnival Raises Money To Pay For Honor Flights

By: James Pruitt school students brought their own mon-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER ey and paid for tickets at the event.

Hilltop students spent May 18 having The goal was to raise $800 to $1,600
fun and raising money to send another to send one or two people on an Honor
local veteran or two on an Honor Flight. Flight to Washington D.C. Williams had
Senior Chase Williams organized a car- led an earlier fundraiser which paid for
nival held behind the school which fea- another veteran to make the flight.
tured food, games and fun for students
in the elementary and high schools. The carnival featured cornhole
games, hula hoop toss, a dunk tank,
The elementary school students games for the younger students and
brought money to school beforehand to food.
participate in the games, while the high
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Personal Reflections On Memorial Day USS Constitution Pays Tribute
To Vietnam War Veterans
All we have of freedom, ing that they only want to protect
All we use or know, a certain portion of the population, AP PHOTO/BILL SIKES
This our fathers bought for us the portion that agrees with them. PAYING TRIBUTE... The USS Constitution glides through
Long, long ago. Instead they fight for the American Boston Harbor past the city skyline on a cruise to honor
ideal, the promise that we will wake Vietnam veterans, Friday, May 18, 2018, in Boston. The
~Rudyard Kipling up free to disagree again tomorrow. I U.S. Navy vessel known as "Old Ironsides" is the world's
find it remarkable. Men and women oldest commissioned warship still afloat.
By: Chelsie Firestone stand, risking their lives, to protect have put their lives on the line to pro-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER this great land. Not all of these wars tect not only some of us, but all of us. BOSTON (AP) — The USS Constitution has paid hom-
have been popular, not all are taught age to Vietnam War veterans with a 21-gun salute in Bos-
Over the last several years I have in school. Few people, including me, It is that thought which has so of- ton.
enjoyed a career as a writer who has really know what the Quasi-War or ten silenced my pen. Silence is the
bounced through genres. Sometimes the First Barbary War was really all only way I know to pay my respect. The world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat
I am a journalist, sometimes a philo- about. Some discount some wars as Words themselves could never say left its berth at the Charlestown Navy Yard on Friday and
sophical theorist, sometimes a poet, mere conflicts. Some claim that the what lies on my heart. was guided across Boston Harbor by tugs to Fort Inde-
sometimes a researcher, and some- United States is too aggressive; oth- pendence. It directed the salute toward the South Boston
times a creative writer. Regardless of ers claim that the United States is Still, I do feel an immense need to Vietnam Memorial.
what genre my thoughts take me to too passive. I don't personally know. try to find some words, even if they
at any given time, I am able to write I doubt anyone really does. are too weak, to express my gratitude The Concord Battery and 101st Field Artillery from the
the words I choose because I am free for those men and women whom Massachusetts National Guard returned the salute.
to do so… I enjoy history but I am much more have served our nation and never re-
a student of literature. Still, the two turned home. Because they cannot The trip was made in honor of Vietnam veterans and
…Because men and women have are forever intertwined. What I have read or hear my words, I speak them to mark the 50th anniversary of U.S. involvement in the
given the most precious gift of all, learned about history from my stud- to someone else instead. Vietnam War.
their lives, to make sure that I – and ies of literature is that many came
every other American – continue to before me who felt the same way as I To those families whom have lost Nearly 500 Vietnam War veterans were on board.
have such freedoms. do. All of the wars and conflicts mat- a loved one as he or she has fought The Constitution was launched in 1797 and earned its
ter. War affects us all and it’s not for this nation, your loss humbles nickname "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812. Its cur-
It is these men and women who likely to end any time soon. me and you, the same as the soldier, rent crew members are all active duty sailors.
have, at times, silenced my pen when have my deepest respect. In some
not much else could. No words that The thought that lives have been ways your loss was shared by us all. Celebrate All Military This May
I can ever find seem adequate to ex- given to uphold our freedoms has si- In other ways, your loss has been the
press the gratitude that I feel for their lenced many a pen that has some- gain of the entire nation that your Memorial Day is celebrated each May to commemo-
ultimate sacrifice. No sentiments how felt desperate to find the words loved one fought so valiantly to pro- rate the people who died in service of the United States
that I will write on this page will come that few of us have ever found. We tect. of America.
close to giving the thanks that I have, are grateful that we are given these
at times, been so desperate to give. freedoms… to think, to ponder, to To those soldiers whom have Even though barbecues and visions of the upcoming
Where would I be without the men write, to argue, to progress. We fought, or continue to fight, to keep summer weather may command much of the attention
and women of our military who have writers are grateful to the men and America the Land of the Free, thank come Memorial Day weekend, the holiday really serves as
fought and risked everything so that women who have given their lives to you. Whether in peace time or in war a remembrance for those military members who paid the
our nation could maintain its free- allow us these freedoms despite the time, you have kept our borders safe ultimate sacrifice for their country, as well as the person-
dom? I have no way to answer that fact that some of us have used what and let the American people maintain nel who continue to protect and serve today.
question – because such men and many, particularly those in my pro- their freedom. I know that I cannot
women have always been there. fession, see as the hallmark of our understand some of the sights you MEMORIAL DAY ORIGINS
rights – free speech – to speak out have seen or the internal conflicts Memorial Day was first known as Decoration Day and
The United States has been at war against them. you have faced. All that I can tell you was borne out of the Civil War. on May 30, 1868, General
for 217 years since 1776 and in not is that you are the hero of an entire John Logan, a national commander of the Grand Army of
one of those years did someone not No soldier goes into battle say- nation. I stand silent in my somber the Republic, decreed General Order No. 11, which des-
respect to you as well. ignated the day for the "purpose of strewing with flow-
ers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who
To all of those men and women died in defense of their country during the late rebellion,
whom have stood at the ready, whom and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and
have suffered losses most of us can- hamlet churchyard in the land." May 30th was chosen
not comprehend, it is your efforts because it wasn't the anniversary of any particular battle.
which took the idea of life, liberty, It took several years for the first state to recognize the
and the pursuit of happiness, repre- holiday, which New York adopted in 1873. By 1890, all
sented by mere words, off of the page northern states recognized Decoration Day. When the
and turned it into something real. holiday changed from commemorating those who died
fighting the Civil War to honoring Americans who died
I stand silent and my pen falls si- fighting in any war after World War I, the South began to
lent as well. It is not that I do not recognize it as well.
wish to speak. It is only that, in this
instance, the words could never be
enough to equal the actions others
have taken that have allowed me to
speak.

Chelsie can be reached at
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