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(USPS 168-440) - Volume 5 Edition 39
YOUR LOCAL WEEKLY HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE
Wednesday, October 29th, 2014
Jeanette Hull To Receive

Contract Dispute Continues To Split
Edon Northwest School District Bright Star Award For Efforts
In Montpelier Chamber
By T.J. Hug
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Time heals all wounds.

What a ridiculous saying. If left untreated, a wound can kill a person, depending
on its severity.
There have been several wounds inflicted upon those within the Edon School
District.
The state of Ohio continues to cut funding to rural schools such as Edon, also
adding new costs for which they have to
deal. This has been a devastating wound to
the district, and the Edon Board of Education has been forced to make several tough
decisions over the past five years.
Edon teachers have suffered their own
wounds as well. Offering to take a voluntary wage freeze in 2010, they agreed to a
three year pay freeze in their last contract
with the board, hoping to aid the school
in such difficult times. They also believed
there was an understanding that no teachers would be let go during this period.
They were wrong, as three of their own
were directly released from their positions
by the board, while two more saw their
hours cut to the point that they sought
employment elsewhere. A source close to
the situation claimed that it was a lack of
student interest in the courses said teachers taught that led to their dismissal and
that it was difficult for board members to
justify continuing to pay their salaries given their financial situation.
Despite whatever reasoning they may
have had, the teachers felt betrayed by the
board, a wound that cuts deeper than any
other.
Now, after more than five months of
failed negotiations, Edon Northwest Local Schools is on the verge of chaos. The
teachers have had enough of sacrifice and
have demanded pay raises they feel they
rightly deserve to be placed into their new
contract with the district. The board claims
it doesnt have the funds to meet this demand, however. Neither side has shown a
propensity to budge and now the district
is may be on the verge of a teachers strike.
Can this be avoided?
I can tell you that the board of education continues to want to work towards a
speedy resolution to the contract dispute
with our teachers, Superintendent Ed
Ewers stated about the situation.
That speedy resolution may have hit a
sizable speed bump recently.
After the last round of negotiations
had failed, the board elected to release
the terms discussed in the meeting to the
public through several radio stations and
newspapers, including this publication.
The move much maligned by the Edon
Northwest Teachers Association (ENTA),
with chief negotiator Mark Blue, who
brings twenty-five years negotiating experience to the table, referring to the decision as highly irresponsible, reckless, and
careless.
Board member Dave Wehrle had a different perspective on the release, however.
We did it because it was in the best
interest of the kids, Wehrle defended the
move.
He went on to cite that parents of students were gaining a majority of their
knowledge on the situation from their own
children, a development in which both
sides of the dispute have expressed regret.
Another issue arose from the release as
well. There are some questions as to just
how authentic the details given to media
sources were.
The information that I read was inaccurate, said Blue.
In response to this claim, Ewers had
this to say.
The information published is a true reflection of the negotiated offers.
Regardless of what really transpired
behind the closed doors of the negotiation
room, the one clear fact to come out of the
ordeal is that no contract has been signed
as of yet. With each day that passes without an agreement between ENTA and the
school board, the possibility of a teachers
strike looms larger and larger. The question of what the school will do in such a
scenario becomes more pressing as well.
We certainly hope to avoid any potential strike, but if that happens, the District
will work hard to provide an education for
our students. Ewers explained. We certainly realize, however, that our best option is to keep our teachers in the classroom.
Edon teachers arent taking the prospect of a strike lightly, either.
Its the last thing we want to do, Blue
spoke on the potential of a strike.
There is no set date for which the teachers are planning their work stoppage at
this time. However, backed by a unanimous vote from the teachers themselves,
ENTA negotiators have been authorized to
strike. If it comes to that, early November
seems to be the most likely time frame for
said strike to occur.
Of course, there is a process involved
in orchestrating a strike for public school
teachers. They must first make their intentions known to the Ohio Education Association. Then, the State Employee Association Board needs to be notified. Lastly, a
ten day notice must be given to the district
board of education before the strike can finally begin.
If the school were to come to terms with
its teachers before, or even after they went
on strike, one would have to wonder from
where the money to satisfy the conditions
of a new agreement would come. According to the five year forecast drafted by District Treasurer Kerry Samples projects that
Edon will have just $6,795 in its General
Fund come 2018 on its current spending
course.
Blue, however, mentioned that the
school has been deficit spending for six
years, and that the General Fund was supposed to be in the red by 2014. Instead,
the fund currently has a roughly $1.7 million surplus, an accomplishment he attributes to the four consecutive years of pay
freezes suffered by Edon teachers.
They feel very disappointed that the
board and superintendent have forgotten their sacrifice, Blue announced on
the teachers behalf, before
continuing. Ive done this
for a long time; Im not trying to put the school into
bankruptcy.
The money generated
from that sacrifice is already spoken for, according to financial projections
made by Samples, though.
So where would the funds
necessary to compensate
the teachers for their efforts
be generated?
"The Village Reporter"
Your Hometown News Source
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PHOTO BY T.J. HUG, STAFF
WHAT AN HONOR ... Jeanette Hull, Montpelier Chamber of Commerce President, sits at
a conference room table at C.K. Technologies holding an invitation and letter from the
Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce.
By T.J. Hug
bers of Commerce. She will be amongst

the recipients recognized in the pages of
Inside Business magazine.
Theres a bright star shining from withA proud employee at C.K. Technoloin the Montpelier Chamber of Commerce.
gies of Montpelier, Hull is now serving as
Jeanette Hull will be amongst the
the President of the Montpelier Chamber.
Chamber Bright Stars of Northern Ohio to
It was her actions as President that led
be honored at Club Velvet in the Hard Rock
Chamber Executive Director Terry ...
Rocksino in Northfield, OH on October 29,
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21ST CENTURY PROGRAM ... Pictured above are (front row, left to right): Devon Weirauch, Brandon Bowers, Logan Boetz, Kaleb Holsopple, Kinsey Myers, Teacher, Larry
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By T.J. Hug
Kids are always looking for something
to do, even in the digital age.
Gathering with others, interacting
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having fun; this is a description of the
ideal after school activity. Instead of
updating their status on social media,
perhaps today's youth should put a bit
more focus on developing their social
skills. After all, there are opportunities
for them to do so while still learning
something.
One such opportunity is the 21st
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Designed with several goals in
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centered around enriching the learning
experience of students while providing a

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It is also intended to compliment a
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Funded through grant money,
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learning environment before and after
school. It also provides a place and
reason for them to congregate together.
In fact, ran correctly, the program can
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Area Obituaries & Death Notices

Kevin R. Walz (1960 - 2014)
Donald L. Dietsch (1956 - 2014)
Leona Edwards (1935 - 2014)
Kevin R. Walz, age 54,

of Edon, Ohio, died at 8:28
P.M. on Tuesday, October
21, 2014, at Community
Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, near Defiance, Ohio, after a brief
illness.
Kevin R. Walz was born
on August 29, 1960, in
Montpelier, Ohio, the son
of Robert F. and Elinor J.
(Parson) Walz. He married
Rhonda J. (Grant) Hinchcliff on January 11, 2002, and she survives.
Mr. Walz was a 1978 graduate of Edon High School
and was a longtime machinist, employed by Mohawk
Tools until the plant closed and H Machining in Bryan,
and was currently plant manager for Ferguson Tools
in Edgerton. He was an avid hunter of deer, rabbit and
racoon. Kevin was an avid fan of Edon Bomber sports
and coached his kids in both baseball and softball. He
also played softball for many years.
Survivors also include his six children, Casey
(Chris) Hathaway, of Antwerp, Ohio, Korey (Angie)
Walz, of Hicksville, Ohio, Kyley (Alan) Maynard, of Antwerp, Trey Walz, of Edon, Holly Hinchcliff, of Antwerp,
and Kelsey Hinchcliff, of Hicksville; eleven grandchildren; his parents, Bob and Elinor Walz, of Edon; and
his siblings, Kathy (Gary) Mohler, Kenny (Lisa) Walz,
Kim (John) Fry and Kris (Patti) Walz, all of Bryan. He
was preceded in death by an infant brother, Kent Walz.
Memorials are requested to Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice.
To sign the online register or to send condolences,
please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com.
Donald
Don
L.
Dietsch, 58, a lifelong
resident of Montpelier
passed away Saturday
night at the Parkview
Regional Medical Center
in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He
was born on July 16, 1956
in Montpelier to Frank H.
and Barbara J. (Bavin)
Dietsch. Don graduated
from
Montpelier
High
School in 1974 and earned
a Bachelors Degree from
Bowling
Green
State
University in Biology with a minor in Chemistry.
Don was an Environmental and Safety Coordinator
at Sanoh America, Inc. in Archbold. He was a member
of the Bridgewater Community Church. Don was an
avid outdoorsman. He loved to fish, hunt, bird watch,
and garden.
He is survived by his mother Barbara J. Dietsch
of Montpelier; one son Evan (Lindsay) Dietsch of
Pioneer; one daughter Elaine Dietsch of Montpelier;
two brothers, Roger (Trudy) Dietsch and Eric (Jamie)
Dietsch both of Montpelier; one sister Debra (Jeff) Wiles
of Montpelier; one granddaughter on the way; and the
mother of his children Lynda Dietsch of Montpelier.
Don was preceded in death by his father Frank.
Donations may be made to the Montpelier Athletic
Boosters or the Montpelier Class of 1974 Class Reunion
Fund. Online condolences can be left for the family at
www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com
Leona
Onie
Dell
(Williams) Edwards, age
78, of Delta, went to
be home with the Lord,
surrounded by her family,
on Sunday, October 19,
2014 at the University of
Toledo Medical Center.
Prior to her retirement
she had been a Licensed
Insurance Agent, working
alongside her husband,
Jerry, at their Insurance
Agency,
Edwards
Insurance, in Delta.
Onie was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on December
23, 1935, the daughter of Crayton L. and Callie Lee
(Burchett) Williams. On April 13, 1954 she married
Gerald Jerry Edwards, and he survives. She was a
member of the Delta Church of Christ. She was also a
past-president of the Delta Garden Club, a Paul Harris
Fellow with Rotary International, a member of the Delta
Community Fire Department Auxiliary, and a pastpresident of the Delta Chamber of Commerce. Onie
was a faithful wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother and was a strong Christian influence on
her entire family.
Surviving is her husband, Jerry; their children,
Dr. Phillip (Vicki) Edwards of Portsmouth, OH,
Sherry (Domingo) Martinez of Delta, Jerry Simon
(Kelly) Edwards of Paintsville, KY, Theresa Edwards,
Beth (Mike) McGirt, Kimberly (John) Lutheran and
Kristofer Edwards, all of Delta; many grandchildren;
and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by her parents, and one brother, Dennis
Williams.
The family requests that memorial contributions be
given to the Delta Community Fire Department or the
Church of Christ. Online condolences may be offered
to the family at www.grisierfh.com
Desiree M. Rapp (1994 - 2014)

Desiree M. Rapp, age
20, of Wauseon, passed
away Saturday, October
18, 2014 at the Toledo
Hospital.
Desiree was
a senior at Wauseon
High School in Special
Education.
Desiree was born in
Toledo on March 20,
1994, the daughter of
Brandon Rapp and Melissa
Dominique. She was very
active with Crossroads
Evangelical Church in
Wauseon.
Surviving is her father, Brandon (Kristina) Rapp of
Wauseon; mother, Melissa (Wes Penrod) Dominique
of Wauseon; brother, Desmond Rapp of Wauseon;
two sisters, Chantel Rapp and Brynn Rapp, both of
Wauseon; grandparents, Nita Specht of Detroit, Jim and
Pat Dominique of Wauseon, Bonnie and Harold Weber of
Wauseon; and great-grandparents, Al and Helen Specht
of Toledo. She is also survived by numerous aunts,
uncles, cousins and friends.
given to the Memorial Fund for Desiree that that is being
established. Online condolences may be offered to the
family atwww.grisierfh.com. Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home
in Wauseon has been entrusted with arrangements.
Todd A. Leu (1968 - 2014)

Todd A. Leu, age 46, of Wauseon, passed away
unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, October 21,
2014.
Todd was born in Wauseon on October 5, 1968, the
son of Robert Buggs and Sally (Reichard) Leu. He was
a member of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Surviving is his daughter; Jessica (Amanda) Leu
of Kent, Ohio; son, Dylan Leu of Wauseon; parents,
Buggs and Sally Leu of Wauseon; grandfather, John
Reichard of Toledo; brother, Jason Leu of Wauseon;
and his nephew, Caleb Leu of Wauseon.
given to the Cherry Street Mission in Toledo. Online
condolences may be offered to the family at www.
grisierfh.com. Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon
has been entrusted with arrangements.
Dr. Adriane K. Huffman

Dr.
Adriane
K.
Huffman, age 34, of
Columbus, and formerly
of Archbold, passed away
unexpectedly in her home
on Wednesday, October
22, 2014.
Adriane is survived by
her fianc Joe Popp, of
Columbus Ohio, whom
she met at The Ohio State
University. Also surviving
are her loving parents
John and Deb Huffman,
brother Brian (Trena) with
nieces Brayton and Blaney of Archbold, sisters Crystal
(Tom) Street with nephews Winston and Rowan of
Fishers, IN, and Gloria (Matt) Wagner of Archbold.
Adriane knew early on in her life that she wanted to
become a Veterinarian. She attended The Ohio State
University where she completed an undergraduate
degree and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. She
went on to become a Certified Canine Rehabilitation
Practitioner through the University of Tennessee and
was one of only three that held this certification in the
state of Ohio.
Her gift as a healer of animals was matched with a
boundless, hopeful spirit and a dry sense of humor.
She will be deeply missed by family, friends, and
former clients.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at
www.grisierfh.com. Grisier Funeral Home in Archbold
Matthew A. Knierim
Matthew A. Knierim, of
Wauseon, on Thursday,
October 23, 2014 went to
be with God at the young
age of 20. He was met by
his grandparents, James
and Suzanne Danford. He
graduated from Wauseon
High School in 2012 and
was currently working at
Haas Door. Matt enjoyed
hunting with his dad and
brother, Craig. He also
was a Detroit Lions fan,
recently attending a game
with his dad. Matts favorite vacation was going up
north to Lake Nettie with the extended family to swim,
fish and hang out at the bonfire.
He will be greatly missed by his parents, Phil and
Lori (Danford) Knierim; brother, Craig Knierim; sister,
Aubrey (Joey Barthel) Knierim; his two nephews,
Tucker Knierim and Connor Barthel; the love of his life
for the past four years, Maddie Dunning; grandparents,
Harold (Jean) Knierim, great aunt, Mary Jane Grieser;
aunt and uncles, Kim (Tony) Sopko, James Danford
II, Steven Danford, Michael (Robin) Knierim, Daniel
(Cathy) Knierim and many cousins. And let us not
forget his favorite dogs, Katie and Jazz.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing an expression of
sympathy are asked to consider contributions to
Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Rd.,
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 in Matts memory. Online
condolences may be sent to the family through our
website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.
John G. Hummel (1939 - 2014)

John G. Hummel, 75,
formerly of Bryan passed
away Friday afternoon
at the Tuscany House in
Summerfield, Florida. He
was born on July 4, 1939
in Joliet, Illinois to Stuart
K. and Astrid G. (Erickson)
Hummel. John graduated
from Shorewood High
School
in
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin
in
1957.
He then attended the
University of Wisconsin
for a year prior to serving
his country in The United
States Air Force. On July
27, 1963 he married
Sharon K. Brannan at Andrews Air Force Base and
she survives.
John retired as a Master Sergeant from the United
States Air Force in 1979 after 21 years of service. He
then worked for Aeroquip Corp in Arkansas and for
the City of Bryan, retiring in 1999 after 10 years as
a Power Plant Operator/Maintenance. John was a life
member of the Sherwood V.F.W. and T.R.E.A. (The
Retired Enlisted Association).
He is survived by his wife Sharon; two sons, Duane
(Veneldia) Hummel of Bryan and Jeffrey (Stacie)
Hummel of Defiance; one sister Jeanette (Jim) Ragan
of Cambria, California; and five grandchildren; and
three great grandchildren
John was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Donations may be made to the Northwest Ohio Heart
Association or to the Alzheimers Association for
research. Online condolences can be left for the family
at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com
V E T E R A N
Shirley A. Batt (1954 - 2014)

Shirley A. Batt, age 59, of Montpelier passed away
Tuesday October 21, 2014 at Community Hospitals of
Williams County in Bryan. She owned and operated
Batt Accounting in Toledo.
Ms. Batt was born in Montpelier on November
15, 1954 the daughter of Bernard and Annabelle
(Replogle) Batt. Surviving besides her parents are
brothers; Maurice (Cathie) and Michael (Bonnie) both
of Montpelier. Also surviving are many nieces and
nephews and great- nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 am
Saturday at the Evansport Cemetery. Friends may call
at the Grisier Funeral Home in Stryker from 10:00 am
until service time. The family requests that memorial
contributions be made to either the American Cancer
Society or the American Heart Association. Online
condolences may be made to the family at www.
GrisierFH.com. The Grisier Funeral Home in Stryker
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KEEPING READERS NOTIFIED OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE, COURT & CRIME STOPPER ACTIVITIES
WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY AREA LOCAL POLICE, EMS &FIRE REPORTS
EDON P.D.
No reports received at time of
press.
STRYKER P.D.
(Oct 18) Medic Assist
(Oct 18) Traffic Warning Head Lights Required
(Oct 18) Unauthorized Use of
Motor Vehicle
(Oct 19) Criminal Mischief
(Oct 19) Traffic Citation - Stop
Sign
(Oct 19) Theft
(Oct 19) Accident - Private
Property
(Oct 20) Found Property
(Oct 20) Traffic Warning Speed
(Oct 21) Suspicious Activity
(Oct 21) Medic Assist
(Oct 22) Traffic Warning - Stop
Sign
(Oct 23) Prowler
(Oct 23) Traffic Warning - Tail
Lights Required
(Oct 24) Traffic Warning - Stop
Sign
(Oct 24) Theft
PIONEER P.D.
press.
WEST UNITY P.D.
(Oct 13) Medical Emergency
(Oct 13) Traffic Crash/Private
Property
(Oct 13) Speed/Warning (2)
(Oct 13) Suspicious Activity
(Oct 14) Traffic Crash Private
Property
(2)
(Oct 15) Agency Assist
(Oct 15) Left of Center/Warning
(Oct 17) Harassment
(Oct 18) Juvenile Complaint
(Oct 19) Speed/Warning
MONTPELIER P.D.
press.
FAYETTE P.D.
press.
WAUSEON POLICE
(Oct 16) 485 E Airport Hwy,
911 Hang Up Contact In Person
(Oct 16) Oak St @ Fulton St,
Animal Call
(Oct 16) 230 Clinton St,
Threats/Harassment
Criminal Mischief
(Oct 17) 1058 N Shoop Ave,
Found Item
(Oct 17) 840 Elm St Unit 503,
Run Away or Unruly
(Oct 17) 713 Third St, Suicide
Attempted
(Oct 17) 126 W Linfoot St,
Suspicious Activity
(Oct 17) 230 Clinton St, Investigate Complaint

(Oct 17) 230 Clinton St, Narcotics
(Oct 17) N Fulton St @ W Walnut, Accident - Injury
(Oct 17) 535 E Linfoot St, Dog
at Large
(Oct 17) 370 Joanna Dr, HitSkip
(Oct 17) 840 W Elm St Unit
601, Unruly Juvenile
(Oct 17) 430 W Elm St, Accident - Injury
(Oct 17) 230 Clinton St, Lost/
Found/Recovered
Prowlers
Accident (Property Damage)
Possible Child Abuse
(Oct 18) 230 Darlene Dr, Burglary
1403, Juveniles
(Oct 18) 625 Ottokee St,
Neighborhood Trouble
(Oct 19) 503 Ottokee St, Suspicious Vehicle
(Oct 19) 845 E Leggett St, Animal Call
(Oct 19) E Oak St, Suspicious
Vehicle
(Oct 19) 650 Lawrence Ave
Unit 1, Suicidal Threats
Larceny
Alarm Drop
Accident (Property Damage)
(Oct 20) 1365 N Shoop Ave
Unit A, Larceny
(Oct 20) 740 Spruce St,
Threats/Harassment
Investigate Complaint
(Oct 20) 230 Clinton St, Unruly
505, Suspicious Person
104, Domestic Trouble
(Oct 20) 200-BLK Greco Dr,
Suspicious Activity
(Oct 21) 1400-B N Shoop Ave,
Alarm Drop
(Oct 21) 1285 N Shoop Ave
Unit 37, Suicide Attempted
(Oct 21) 412 Birch St, Hit-Skip
(Oct 21) E Airport Hwy @ N Ottokee, Disabled Vehicle
Juveniles
(Oct 21) 284 E Linfoot St, 911
Hang Up Contact In Person
Vandalism
(Oct
22)
840
Parkview,
Threats/Harassment
(Oct 22) 604 S Shoop Ave Unit
200, Larceny
(Oct 22) 152 S Fulton St, Accident (Property Damage)
(Oct 22) 230 Clinton ST,
Threats/Harassment
(Oct 22) Walnut @ Wood, Suspicious Activity
(Oct 22) N Shoop Ave, Juveniles
(Oct 23) 230 Clinton St, Animal Call
Alarm Drop
WAUSEON FIRE
DEPARTMENT
(Sept 25) Co Rd 16 North of Co
Rd J, Injured Subject
(Sept 25) 415 Cole St, Alarm
Malfunction
(Sept 25) 430 Dwight Ave, Difficulty Breathing
(Sept 25) 1210 N Ottokee St,
Ill Subject
(Sept 25) 1170 N Shoop Ave
#22, Ill Subject
(Sept 26) 7856 SH 108, Ill
Subject
#40, Lift Assist
(Sept 27) 7691 Co Rd 14) Ill

Subject
(Sept 27) Co Rd 17 & Co Rd L,
Injury Accident
(Sept 27) 450 Eldredge, Ill
Subject
(Sept 27) 15450 Co Rd H,
Grass Fire
(Sept 28) 12985 Co Rd 14-2,
Ill Subject
(Sept 29) 133 Cedar Ct, Ill
Subject
(Sept 29) 415 Cole St #18, Ill
Subject
(Sept 29) 10938 US 20, Injury
Accident
(Sept 29) 1120 N Shoop Ave,
Odor Investigation
(Sept 29) 13115 Deer Run,
Alarm Malfunction
(Sept 30) 205 W Morenci St,
Lift Assist
(Sept 30) 303 W Leggett St,
Fall
#37, Ill Subject
(Oct 1) 840 Parkview Ave, Seizures
(Oct 1) 1285 N Shoop Ave #27,
Ill Subject
(Oct 1) W Oak St, Ill Subject
(Oct 2) 555 W Linfoot St, Difficulty Breathing
(Oct 2) 840 W Elm St, Ill Subject
(Oct 2) N Shoop Ave & E Elm
St, Injury Accident
(Oct 2) 810 N Shoop Ave, Injury Accident
(Oct 2) 610 Meadow Ln, Ill
Subject
(Oct 3) 13115 Deer Run, Alarm
Malfunction
(Oct 3) 9353 Co Rd 14, Ill Subject
(Oct 3) 508 Third St, Ill Subject
(Oct 3) 7856 SH 108, Ill Subject
(Oct 3) 1335 N Shoop Ave, Vehicle Fire
(Oct 5) 7856 St Rt 108 #12,
Fall
(Oct 5) 7856 St Rt 108 #15,
Fall
(Oct 5) 339 Jefferson St, Fall
(Oct 6) 604 S Shoop Ave, Injury Accident
(Oct 6) 840 W Elm St, Seizures
(Oct 6) 415 Cole St #21, Ill
Subject
(Oct 7) 7856 SH 108, Lift Assist
(Oct 7) 721 S Shoop Ave, Ill
Subject
(Oct 7) 3288 Co Rd 11, Fall
(Oct 7) 860 Highland Dr, Injury Subject
(Oct 7) 205 E Hickory St, Seizures
(Oct 7) 127 Commercial St, Ill
Subject
(Oct 8) 242 Maple St, Seizures
(Oct 8) 130 N Maplewood St,
Fall
(Oct 8) 14900 Co Rd #42, Ill
Subject
(Oct 8) 213 E Hickory St, Ill
Subject
(Oct 8) 420 Ottokee St, Ill
Subject
(Oct 9) 735 S Shoop Ave, Il
Subject
(Oct 9) 210 W Oak St, Fall
(Oct 10) 121 N Adrian St,
Transport
(Oct 10) 840 W Elm St #501,
Ill Subject
(Oct 10) 620 W Leggett St, Fall
(Oct 10) 7910 SH 109, Full Arrest
(Oct 10) 414 N Fulton St, Fall
(Oct 12) 8778 Co Rd H, Full
Arrest
(Oct 13) 226 W Chestnut St,
Injured Person
Fall
(Oct 14) 4960 Co Rd 18, Lift
Assist
(Oct 14) 411 Cherry St, Ill
Subject
(Oct 14) 8591 SH 108, Unresponsive

Injured Person
(Oct 15) 411 Cherry St, Seizures
(Oct 15) 840 W Elm St #601,
Fire
(Oct 16) 310 Enterprise Ave,
Ill Subject
(Oct 16) 310 Enterprise Ave,
Injured Person
(Oct 16) 12732 Co Rd F, Injured Person
(Oct 16) 614 Douglas Drive, Ill
Subject
(Oct 17) 4549 Co Rd E, Ill
Subject
(Oct 17) 713 Third St, Ill Subject
WILLIAMS COUNTY
CRIMINAL
Heather R. Koch. Montpelier,
OH, Theft Jail: 30 days suspended. Fine: $250. Costs:
$204.
Briana N. Miller, Montpelier,
OH, Domestic Violence Jail:
180 days suspended. Fine:
$350. Costs: $390.
Colton M. Stiltner, Bryan,
OH, Drug Paraphernalia
Fine: $150. Costs: $86.
Lori A. Harrison, Bryan, OH,
Failure to Maintain Jail: 30
days suspended. Fine: $200,
with $100 suspended. Costs:
$84. All repairs to be made
within 30 days.
Adam D. Baker, Alvordton, OH, Assault Jail: 90
days suspended. Fine: $300.
Costs: $90.
Possession of
Fireworks Dismissed. Costs:
$40.
Brittany Hurst, Bryan, OH,
Theft Jail: 180 days, with
170 suspended. Fine: $500.
Costs: $89. No contact with
the victim, Walmart.
Dustin W. Hardee, Fayette,
OH, Unauthorized Property Jail: 30 days suspended.
Fine: $250. Costs: $204. 50
hours of Community Service.
Rebekah A. Ellis, Bryan, OH,
Violation of TPO Jail: 180
days. Fine: $350. Costs: $55.
Domestic Violence Jail: 180
days, with 170 suspended.
Fine: $300. Costs: $204.
WILLIAMS COUNTY
TRAFFIC
Michael M. Lukey, Montpelier, OH, Failure to Reinstate
Fine: $250. Costs: $85.
Buffie D. Thibo, Bryan,
OH, OVI Jail: 20 days, with
17 suspended.
Fine: $650.
Costs: $84.
Britanie A. Neill, West Unity,
OH, FRA Suspension Fine:
$300. Costs: $93.01.
Kelly A. Neill, Bryan, OH,
64/55 Speed Waive Amount:
$125. Fine: $35. Costs: $91.
Timothy J. Miller, Bryan,
OH, 65/55 Speed Waive
Amount: $125.
Adrian L. France, Bryan, OH,
$130.
Fine: $46.
Costs:
$87.50.
Kyle L. Knoll, West Unity,
OH, 64/55 Speed Fine: $46.
Costs: $79.
Trevor J. Manning, Bryan,
OH, Seatbelt Fine: $30.
Costs: $40.
Mariah C. Slayback, Bryan,
Costs: $79.
Charlene S. Priest, Bryan,
OH, Passed Stopped School
Bus Fine: $200. Costs: $79.
Nathan
E.
Goodman,
Wauseon, OH, Seatbelt
Waive Amount: $70.
Tony J. Melroy, Bryan, OH,
Seatbelt Fine: $30. Costs:
$40.
Larry D. Baden, Montpelier,
OH, Stop Sign Fine: $71.
Costs: $79.
Scott R. Hill, Bryan, OH,
$125.
Fine: $46.
Costs:
$82.50.
Arnold L. Ledford Jr., Edon,
OH, Seatbelt Waive Amount:
$70.
Fine: $30.
Costs:
$43.50.
Nicholas A. Kessler, Edon,
Amount: $130.
Julie L. Lane, Stryker, OH,
$40.
Laura K. Robinson, Bryan,
Costs: $79.
Thelma R. Spieth, Pioneer, OH, U-Turn Fine: $71.
Costs: $79.
Deanna L. Snider, Bryan,
OH, Hazardous Zones Fine:
$71. Costs: $79.
Charlene L. Niccum, Bryan, OH, Stop Sign Waive
Amount: $150.
Fine: $71.
Costs: $82.50.
Jesse J. Blevins III, Pioneer,
Amount: $125.
Fine: $46.
Costs: $82.50.
Gary A. Beggs, Montpelier,
Costs: $79.
Edgar L. Hauenstein, Montpelier, OH, 64/55 Speed
Fine: $46. Costs: $79.
Clayton J. Grim, Bryan, OH,
Stop Sign Fine:$71. Costs:
$79.
Warren G. Edwards, Bryan,
Costs: $79.
Rita D. Saunders, Stryker,
Costs: $40.
Lillian H. Granger, Bryan,
OH, Improper Turn Fine:
$71. Costs: $79.
Tyler P. Esterline, Bryan,
Costs: $79.
Amanda E. Gilmore, Bryan,
Costs: $79.
Arian W. Fischer, Bryan, OH, No Moped License
Waive Amount: $150.
Dustin W. Hardee, Fayette,
OH, OVI/Under the Influence
Jail: 20 days, with 17 suspended. Fine: $650. Costs:
$89.
Destiny S. Roehm, Bryan,
OH, No Operator License
Fine: $200. Costs: $79. Failure to Control Fine: $50.
Costs: $40.
Tamara E. Dickinson, Edon,
Costs: $85.
Stephanie J. Butler, Montpelier, OH, Expired Plates
Waive Amount: $130.
Sarah A. Mocherman, West
Unity, OH, 72/55 Speed
Stacey M. Martin, Pioneer,
Costs: $79.
Chrissieanna H. Hamblin,
Bryan, OH, 33/20 Speed
James R. Black, Bryan, OH,
$40.
Troy L. Thorp, Montpelier,
OH, OVI/Under the Influence
Jail: 20 days with 17 suspended. Fine: $650. Costs:
$90. 61/55 Speed Fine:
$40. Costs: $40.
Crystal Vasquez, Bryan, OH,
Failure to Reinstate Fine:
$300. Costs: $84.
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WILLIAMS COUNTY
DIVORCES GRANTED
Laura Snyder, Bryan, OH,
and Noah Snyder, Bryan, OH,
married on April 14, 2007.
Jamie Meek, Montpelier,
OH, and John Meek, Genoa,
OH, married on December 23,
2008.
WILLIAMS COUNTY
DISSOLUTIONS GRANTED
Dawn
Robbins
(Brown),
Montpelier, OH, and Barry
Robbins, Montpelier, OH, married on December 15, 2006.
FULTON COUNTY
TRAFFIC
Eric Colter, Wauseon, OH,
OVI Jail: 60 days. Fine:
$625. Costs: $88.
Ondrayah D. Thorton, Archbold, OH, No Valid Drivers
License Fine: $150. Costs:
$88.
Keith
E.
McCullough,
Wauseon, OH, No Valid Operators License Fine: $200.
Costs: $88.
Justin B. Leveck, Wauseon,
OH, OVI Second Offense Jail:
150 days. Fine: $500. Costs:
$88. Following Close Dismissed. Costs: $64. Expired
Plates: Dismissed. Costs: $64.

Tara Banister, Archbold, OH,
No Valid Operators License
Fine: $250. Costs: $88.
Tammy L. Porter, Wauseon,
OH, No Valid Operators License Fine: $200. Costs:
$88.
Erin M. Fricke, Wauseon,
OH, OVI First Offense Fine:
$500. Costs: $88. Failure to
Control Fine: $50. Costs:
$64.
Ashley A. Lane, Wauseon,
Costs: $88. Seat belt Fine:
$30. Costs: $51.
Karen S. Irelan, Delta, OH,
67/55 Speed Fine: $37.
Costs: $88.
Cory L. Miller, West Unity, OH, Seat belt Waiver
Amount: $81.
Kevin L. Neifer, Wauseon,
Costs: $88.
Grant T. Nicholls, Bryan,
OH, 83/70 Speed Waiver
Amount: $125.
Sarah E. Leininger, Delta,
Amount: $135.
Katherine
E.
Miller,
Wauseon, OH, Failure to Control Fine: $102. Costs: $88.
Jennifer
R.
Gonzales,
Wauseon, OH, Registration
Waiver Amount: $125.
Samantha D. Thomas, Failure to Register Vehicle Fine:
$27. Costs: $80. One Headlight Fine: $27. Costs: $51.
Tracy
L.
Olejownik,
Wauseon, OH, 91/55 Speed
Fine: $102. Costs: $80.
Brian K. Young, Delta, OH,
Failure to Register Vehicle
Fine: $150. Costs: $80.
Brandi
S.
Shadbolt,
Wauseon, OH, 73/55 Speed
Rebekah E. Both, Swanton,
Costs: $80.
Rosemary I. Zolman, Delta,
Costs: $80.
Rachel E. Cox, West Unity,
Amount: $127.
Matthew D. Kroggel, Swanton, OH, Stop Sign -Waiver
Amount: $117.
Maria I. Beebe, Swanton, OH, Stop Sign Waiver
Amount: $117.
Sarah,
M.
Schobinger,
Swanton, OH, 69/55 Speed
Fine: $37 Costs: $80.
FULTON
COUNTY
CRIMINAL
Christopher L. Wainscott,
Wauseon, OH, Criminal Mischief Fine: $125.
Costs:
$78. Criminal Trespassing
Dismissed. Costs: $54. Disorderly Conduct Dismissed.
Costs: $54.
Eric J. Makula, Delta, OH,
Theft Jail: 8 days. Fine:
$100. Costs: $78.
Robyn Venier, Archbold, OH,
No Dog License Fine: $25.
Costs: $78. Confine Dog
Christina Cordova, Wauseon,
OH, No Dog License Fine:
$25. Costs: $78. Confine Dog
Ronald Kempher, Fayette,
OH, Passing Bad Check Fine:
$50. Costs: $78.
Benjamin C. Meeker III,
Wauseon, OH, Petty Theft
Dismissed. Costs: $41. Falsification Fine: $250. Costs:
$70.
Mark A. Miller, Archbold,
OH, Driving on the Sidewalk
Waiver Amount: $125.
FULTON COUNTY
COMMON
PLEAS
On October 20, 2014, the
Fulton County Grand Jury
considered indictments charging individuals with Fulton
County Crimes, according to
Fulton County Prosecuting Attorney Scott A. Haselman.
Brett A. Farless, age 29, of
Swanton, OH, was indicted
on three counts of Theft From
an Elderly Person or Disabled
Adult and one count of Burglary. On or about September
24, 2014 and September 26,
2014, he allegedly stole cash
from three elderly persons and
allegedly trespassed in an occupied structure in Metamora.
Sos Ohanyan, age 53, of
Glendale, CA, was indicted on
14 counts of Forgery. On or
about October 1, 2014, he allegedly possessed forged credit cards belonging to several
individuals.
Joseph A. Lopez, age 19, of
Wauseon, OH, was indicted
on one count of Gross Sexual
Imposition and one count of
Rape. On or about May 30,
2014, he allegedly had sexual contact with a person less
than 13 years of age.
Fulton County Sheriff Roy E. Miller

Fulton County Receives
Completes 106th Session
Grant To Continue Working
Of National Sheriffs Institute
Towards Zero Traffic Deaths
Wauseon, OH Mike Oricko, Health
Commissioner, announces the receipt of
$31,482.50 to continue promoting safe
driving in Fulton County. I am pleased
to announce that we have been awarded
these funds as the Fulton County Safe
Communities, and the opportunity
to do all we can to reduce the number
of traffic fatalities on the roadways of
our community, stated Mr. Oricko.
Fulton County Sheriff, Roy Miller, is
also encouraged by the money received,
It is imperative to not only enforce
the laws regarding traffic safety, but to
continue our efforts to improve visibility
of my deputies and to add education to
complete our vision of a safer Fulton
County.
The
grant
through
the
Ohio
Department of Public Safetys Traffic
Safety Office, is funded by monies
provided by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration. The Safe
Communities approach is to create a
community-based initiative where the
expansion of resources and partnerships
brings awareness for the need of traffic
safety education and public awareness.
The mission of Fulton County Safe
Communities is to create safety programs
and provide enforcement serving all
communities in the Fulton County
area that will lend to reducing trafficrelated injuries and fatalities. In 2013
there were 12 fatalities related to vehicle
accidents. That number is two less
than the 2012 statistics. Many partners
are working together to decrease those
numbers including law enforcement,
ODOT, emergency services, county
Aurora, Colorado -- Sheriff Roy E. more than 20,000 members, including

Miller of the Fulton County Sheriff's law enforcement professionals, state
Office completed participation in the and federal government employees,
106th session of the National Sheriffs' concerned citizens, students, and
Institute (NSI) held in Aurora, Colorado, others. Since 1940, NSA has served
September 14-19, 2014. The NSI is the as an information clearinghouse for
only national executive development law enforcement professionals. NSA
program designed for sheriffs. This no- also provides management training for
cost program is co-sponsored by the sheriffs and their personnel in court
National Institute of Corrections (NIC) security, crime victim services, domestic
and the National Sheriffs' Association violence, homeland security initiatives,
(NSA). Sheriff Miller is the first sheriff of jail operations, and traffic safety.
Fulton County to graduate from the NSI. Additionally, NSA administers the highly
Sheriff Miller joined 25 other sheriffs successful
National
Neighborhood
from across the country for training Watch and Triad program.
on contemporary challenges facing
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said "Sheriff Miller is a
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Carole Wolfe - Retired Guidance Counselor - Four County Career Center
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The NIC is a division
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of Justice, Bureau of
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information services for
state and local corrections.
NIC provides a wide variety
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across the nation and has
engineers,
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commissioners,
health department, county extension
office, local insurance businesses and
public safety because even one fatality
is too many.
The need to add awareness of traffic
safety issues with enforcement is a
great concern for our county, especially
for our younger drivers, noted Rachel
Kinsman, Project Director. Awareness
and education are key to saving lives.
If through education, we can get
people to realize how they can increase
their safety by merely putting on a
seatbelt or not driving impaired, we have
succeeded and used this grant well,
Kinsman said. The costs associated
with the loss of life cannot be measured
in dollars and cents, especially to those
who lose someone they care about.
The Fulton County Sheriffs Office
also has a grant through the Ohio
Traffic Safety Office for High Visibility
Enforcement during major Holidays and
National Mobilizations Blitzes such a
Click It Or Ticket and Drive Sober or
Get Pulled Over. This grant will add to
the efforts of the Sheriffs Office to make
traffic safety a priority of the Office, and
for the safety of citizens and visitors to
the area.
For more information regarding
Fulton County Safe Communities,
contact Rachel Kinsman, Fulton County
Health Department at 419-337-0915.
For information on traffic related
issues and programs, visit the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration at
www.nhtsa.gov
Two Arrests Made In

Fulton County Burglary Spree
By: Forrest R. Church,

Publisher
Two individuals were

arrested in connection
to the burglary outbreak
in Fulton County. Sheriff Roy Miller shared with
The Village Reporter
that Melvin J. Rayoum III,
21, of Swanton has was
charged with five counts
of burglary while Chelsea B. Green, 22, of the
Delta/Swanton area has
been charged with four
counts of burglary.
Sheriff Miller added,
The investigation continues, with more charges

possible. Miller said the
arrests were made possible with cooperation from
other law enforcement
agencies. He said county
residents should remain
vigilant and continue to
call in suspicious activity
and vehicles.
Residents
from
throughout the county
have been monitoring the
situation on Facebook
with a new group called
Fulton County Watch
Group which you can
Edon Village Council Learns

Cost For Park Improvements;
Announces Public Hearing
By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber
Hearing projected costs for upgrades
at Walz Park was part of the light agenda
addressed by Edon Village Council
during its regular session held Monday,
October 20, 2014 at Village Hall. Mayor
Darlene Burkhardt called the evening
meeting to order with Councilors Roxana
Nester, Lee Lawrence, Duane Thiel,
Richard Chapin, Chuck Bidwell, Gale
Horn, Fiscal Officer Heidi Bidwell, and
Solicitor Tom Thompson in attendance;
Board of Public Affairs members Andy
Ledyard, Warren Henry and Chip
Hulbert were present as well.
Over the past few months, identifying
areas for improvement at Walz Park has
been an interest and focus of discussion
by members of the Villages Park
Board. According to Board President
Martha Michael, one plan now under
consideration calls for the removal of
the parks existing tennis court and
adjacent fencing and to replace the site
with fill dirt.
As with all projects, financing the
undertaking must be addressed before
moving ahead.
While the Village
would have fill dirt available to help
create a more functional and practical
recreational area within the park,
getting rid of nearly three hundred tons
of debris ~ at a cost of fifty-six hundred
dollars ~ is another story.
To help offset expenses, Park Board
members inquired if funding for phase
one could be appropriated in the 2015
Village Budget. Then, once primed and
ready, the area would be filled with new
playground equipment secured through
donations.
The Park Board has directed its
attention towards the basketball court
at Walz Park as well. While exploring
how best to deal with its current
condition, members were quick to point
out regardless when restoration gets
underway, they will be looking at a very
large expenditure. One possible solution
to finance the project would be a park
levy; this future option will most likely
be taken up for review as warranted.
In the meantime, Park Board
members will keep Council apprised

of their ideas as they work together
to develop Walz Park into a wonderful
place for the community to enjoy.
Additionally that evening, Council
scheduled a Public Hearing at the
start of the November meeting to
solicit comments, concerns, testimony,
etc. regarding its proposed zoning
amendment. Slated for approval during
the evenings session, the revised Village
Planning and Zoning Ordinance (Part
11 Chapter 1175) would now include
a twenty dollar fee for temporary
accessory structures.
In other business brought forward,
Council:
Heard Police Chief Tom Szymczaks
detailed Service Log and Vehicle Report
for September. He additionally noted
the department had provided escort for
the annual EHS Homecoming Snake
Dance and would be watching traffic
during the Villages upcoming Trick or
Treat and Haunted Forest events; he
also attended the recent county-wide
meeting with State Attorney General
Mike DeWine.
Learned from Street Superintendent
Jim Brigle that fifty tons of salt for the
upcoming winter season had arrived;
leaf pickup is now underway through
November 26.
Reminded everyone the Villages
annual Trick or Treat Night was slated
for Saturday, October 25 from 6-7:00
p.m.
Accepted the Minutes, Financial
Report and Bills as presented.
Voted to enter into Executive Session
with Edon BPA prior to adjournment for
the expressed purpose of discussing
personnel; no action was taken.
Edon Village Council will convene
with Edon Board of Public Affairs
in Joint Executive Session Monday,
November 3, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. to
discuss potential hiring of personnel;
their next regular monthly meeting is
set for Monday, November 17 beginning
at 7:00 p.m. in Village Chambers.
Lucinda Held-Faulhaber
May be reached at
pubisher@thevillagereporter.com
WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO - THE EDON COMMERCIAL
1993 Edon Quiz Bowl
QUIZ BOWL ... Row 1: Todd Cunningham, Gina Allomong, John Juhasz,
Mike Curry. Row 2: Melinda Bigger, Josh Baughman, Stacy Stickman, Denise
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EDON COMMERCIAL
60 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1954
Miss Marilyn Kinnison was guest
of honor at a surprise bridal shower
held at her newly furnished apartment last Wednesday evening. There
were nineteen guests, including the
hostesses, Louise Wherle and LaRue
Held.
50 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1964
Mrs. Myron Knight and Nancy
were in Leipsic Sunday afternoon to
attend a District MYF meeting.
Mrs. Leonard Peck and Vi Lou and
Bonnie Hamilton accompanied Mrs.
Jim Mann and others from Edon
to Wauseon Saturday to attend the
Ohio Association Future Homemakers of America sub-regional meeting.
20 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1994
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Haroff of Edon
will celebrate their golden wedding
anniversary with an open house of
friends and relatives on Sunday, Oct.
23 from 2 to 4 PM at the Edon Legion
Hall.
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Edon School District In Need Of Treatment ...

Thats where things get a
bit more complicated.
The simple solution
would appear to be to
simply pass a levy in order to procure the money
from taxpayers. After all,

residents of the Edon District pay the lowest school
taxes in Williams County,
and the cost of a levy necessary to rectify this is-
sue wouldnt be too heavy

a burden on the average
household.
Theres a flaw in that
line of thinking, though.
Forty-one
percent
of district residents are

farmers, Wehrle pointed
out. A two percent tax
increase might raise the
average households taxes
by $20 (for example), but
a farmers tax increase
will be a lot more than
that $20.
This is because of all
the acreage necessary to
grow crops and sell them
at a profit. Wehrle mentioned that hes seen a
farmers property tax cost
as much as $16,000, and
thats just in his personal
experience.
With these wounds
nearly causing amputation amongst various
groups of Edon residents,
separated by their differing opinions on the situation, both parties involved
in the negotiations really
seem to want whats best
for the village.
It is our hope to come
up with a fair agreement
and bring this community together, Blue proclaimed.
Ewers expressed a similar interest in ensuring a
positive outcome from this
experience.
All steps will be taken
to make sure we continue
to have a safe learning environment for our kids.
Bringing the community back together. Having a
safe learning environment
for our children. These are
ideals necessary to heal
the district.
The rest will come in
good time.
T.J. Hug can be reached at
publisher@thevillagereporter.com
Josiah Hulbert has auditioned for

and has been accepted as a member
of the first American Choral Directors
Association National Honors Boychoir.
A vehicle driven by David L. Raabe,
Montpelier, was struck by a semi driven by Hugh L. Keegan, Montgomery,
Mich., when Raabe attempted to back
out of an east-facing parking space on
N. Michigan.
10 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 2004
In a news conference held in the
Burger King parking lot Monday, Senator Lynn Watchman and State Representative Steve Buehrer announced
that the Turnpike Commission will
pass a resolution next week that will
ensure that Exit 2 will remain open.
Harold E. Freed, 81, of rural Montpelier, died Tuesday, October 5, 2004
at the Dilworth Center of Community Hospitals and Wellness CentersMontpelier, following an extended illness.
The emerald ash borer is wiping
out ash trees in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Ontario.
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EVERYONE PLEASE RISE ... Members of the North Central Board of Education stand
as they prepare to recite the Pledge of Allegiance before beginning their October Regular
meeting.
By: T.J. Hug

On October 21, the North Central
Board of Education met in regular session.
During the course of this meeting, a
good many things were discussed and
accomplished by the board.
First to address the board was
Elementary School Principal Paul Jones.
He went into detail about the schools
current iteration of the 21st Century
Program. Due to lack of funds, the morning
portion of the program had to be dropped,
leaving only the after school time slot of
2:45-3:45 P.M. for students to take part.
Busing is provided for the roughly sixtytwo kids who attend the program.
Jones also informed the board that
thirty-three students have elected to enroll
in the Church Release Time Program. Said
program will allow students to attend the
local Methodist Church from 1:50-2:30
P.M. on Fridays. Again, busing will be
provided for these students.
Jones concluded his report by sharing
with the board his recommendations on
who should take part in the after school
program, which he had already given to
Superintendent Boyer. Amongst those
listed in the recommendation were Ashley
Stewart, Nicole Geiser, Sally Wheeler,
Doonie Fidler, Dustin Campbell, Tanya
Wiles, Lisa Blue, Amanda Blohm, Mary
Smith, Joe Fidler, Brent Saneholtz, Linda
Cochran, Angie Lashaway, Marcia Geiser,
and Julie Taylor. These recommendations
were met with board approval, as was the
hiring of Curt Short and Tina Sobczak as
bus drivers for the program.
In his report to the board, Junior High
and High School Principal Tim Rettig made
it known to the board that students will be
tested constantly, starting in February.
Come February, some group of
students or another will be tested every
three days until May, Rettig proclaimed.
Its kind of frustrating for me. I didnt get

into education just to test kids all the time.
The board shared in Rettigs frustration,
and the state testing practices employed by
the State of Ohio were discussed in great
length.
District
Treasurer
Eric
Smeltzer
announced that the school had sold
bonds valuing at $2,024,999 between the
September and October board meetings.
In preparation of another harsh
Winter, the board approved a Calamity
Day Alternative Make-Up Plan. Such a
plan allows for students to make-up an
additional three days of canceled school
online, should weather problems make it
necessary to do so.
Four Seasons Environmental, Inc.
was employed by the board to provide
commissioning services related to the
schools building project. As a third party,
Four Seasons will oversee the work done
by architects and construction managers
on the project, informing the board of
any further work that may done to the
new structures, as well as any mistakes
that might be made by said architects
and managers. The cost for this service is
$24,420, which had already been factored
into the overall cost of the building project.
As for construction managers for the
building project, interviews for the position
begin on October 31. Three finalists have
been selected to compete for the contract,
with one hailing from Toledo, another from
Lima, and the third from Columbus. In
order to be considered for such projects,
companies must be on a state approved
list, in order to assure the quality of their
work.
The board concluded the meeting by
entering into Executive Session to discuss
discipline of personnel. No action was
expected.
North Central Athletic Boosters

Conduct Annual Membership Drive
NORTH CENTRAL BOOSTER DRIVE ... The following student-athletes assisted with the
membership drive held on October 25. Front row L-R: Blake Sakos, Evan Traxler, Jack
Bailey, Eryn Shaw, Emilie Eustace, Madison Eberflus, Hailey Culver, Allyson Hutchison, and Brittany Cozart. Middle row: Cady VanDeVoorde, Aleea Lonabarger, Kelsie
Beres, Levi Huffman, Jason Singer, Austin Echler, Sydni Peel, Ryan Taylor, and Brooke
Bryan. Back row: Makayla Hayes, Kaleb Geiser, Jordan Reeves, Brady Wolfrum, Nathan Traxler, Josh Bailey, Zachary Rhinard, and Noah Wolfrum.
PIONEER On Saturday, October 25,
the North Central Athletic Boosters held
their annual membership drive. Twentysix student-athletes as well as 15 coaches
and athletic booster members took time
out of their Saturday morning to assist
with the membership drive. From 10 am
to 12 pm the student-athletes, along with
the adults, canvased the streets of Pioneer
seeking the financial support of the community in the form of a North Central Athletic Boosters Membership. Following the
membership drive, the athletic boosters
graciously provided pizza to the studentathletes.
Three membership options are available. A Bronze membership costs $25,
a Silver membership is $50, and a Gold
membership runs $100. All memberships
provide members with their names included in the sports program, as well as being
displayed on the newly purchased membership board which will be posted outside the Varsity Gym. Members are also
granted voting privileges at booster meetings, as well as a decal to proudly display
their support.
The North Central Athletic Boosters provide financial support for all of the athletic
programs at North Central. Recent contributions include: A reverse raffle, annual
golf outing, booser membership board,
track/cross country warm-up suits, 1000
point sign, baseball and softball score-
boards, construction of the concession

stand for outdoor events, senior posters
in the gymnasium, as well as several other
contributions. Future projects include a
press box for the baseball/softball complex and photos of athletes and teams that
have competed in the State Tournament or
received All-State recognition.
If you didnt see one of the smiling faces pictured at your doorstep, its not too
late! There are still ways you can become
a North Central Athletic Booster. One way
is to contact Booster President, Nelson
Turner at 419-799-0637, Treasurer, Dawn
Cogswell at 419-553-0469, or Athletic Director, Kent Hutchison at 419-737-2366.
Booster membership forms are also available in the North Central High School Office during regular school hours, and at all
winter athletic events held at North Central.
The NC Athletic Boosters meet at 7
pm the first Monday of each month in the
Cafeteria. Everyone is welcome to attend
these meetings. If you have any questions,
comments, or concerns the athletic boosters encourage you to attend a meeting or
contact any of the officers.
The North Central Athletic Boosters
hope you will consider supporting the organization so they can continue to serve
the needs of the student athletes of North
Central Local Schools.
GOLF TEAM ... Front: Grant Gilcher, Roy Hylander, Mike Clark, Bob
Walz, John Kidston. Back: Coach Rob Sheldon, Doug Nearing, Steve Ely,
Jeff Gunn, Al Henry, Brook Bandeen.
Pioneer Artesian Proud To Continue

T-Shirt Tradition For Veterans Day
By T.J. Hug
Giving is a wonderful
thing. The act of simply
handing something over
to
someone,
without
expecting anything in
return, can give one the
greatest reward of all.
Just ask Ed Kidston.
Kidston,
Mayor
of Pioneer and Chief
Executive
Officer
of
Pioneer Artesian, has
been instrumental in his
companys
involvement
in the Veterans Day
Assembly held by North
Central schools each year.
Pioneer Artesian provides
the school with shirts for
the kids to wear at the
assembly. Some are red,
others white, and blue
ones are handed out as
well. The students then
stand together in such
a way that, with color
scheme of the shirts, they
FOR
FUTURE
GENERATIONS
... Ed Kidston, Chief
make a living American
Executive Officer of Pioneer Artesians and Mayor of
Flag.
Its kind of cool. Pioneer, is a proud American citizen looking to help
Kidston notes. The kids impart upon the younger generations just what that
means.
love it.
The shirts themselves
Veterans, as well as teaching younger
have unique phrases on
them, varying from year to year. This generations to do the same.
I want them all to grow up to be
years expression is amongst Kidstons
productive
citizens. says Kidston.
favorites thus far.
Perhaps
the greatest reward Kidston
If youre lucky enough to be an
receives
is
when he sees a student
American, then youre lucky enough.
wearing
the
shirt,
not for the assembly,
This falls in line with Kidstons goal
but
just
for
the
sake
of wearing it. It
in handing out the shirts each year.
makes
him
feel
good
to
see his gift in
He hopes to inspire pride in the future
citizens of the United States of America, use.
I get so much more out it. Kidston
as well as help them to understand
referenced
giving away the shirts. What
the American Value System and
I
get
out
of
it is ten fold.
philosophies.
For
Kidston,
giving is its own reward.
Its a small part. It may not mean
Aside
from
the
noble
reasons for handing
anything. Kidston admits. (But) my
goal is to give the kids something to be out the shirts, the smiles he sees on the
kids faces makes him feel good inside.
proud of.
And that is a feeling no amount of
This tradition of trying to inspire
taking
can produce.
the students of North Central was
born from the first assembly the school
held on Veterans Day. Kidston was in
attendance, and wanted to
take an active part in the
Holiday City
event. Coming up with the
idea to give away shirts,
and using them to make
an American Flag, he got
in contact with the school.
I made a phone call,
and they thought it was a
4 to 10 pm
cool idea.
Of
course,
North
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Central
Administrators
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initially thought Kidston
would want the shirts back
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after the assembly, so that
they could do the same
This is a fundraiser for the
thing again the following
Wounded Warriors Project
year. He informed them
that not only would the
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students be allowed to
$
20 Pre-Sale/$25 at the door
keep the shirts, but that
he planned on continuing
the tradition anyway.
That
many
shirts
doesnt
come
cheap,
either. Kidston estimates
the cost of the shirts to
average around $2,000
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REFLECTIONS OF THE PAST

1928 Montpelier Theta Epsilon
THETA EPSILON ... Seated: Laura Riggard, Julia Brandeberry, Markorie

Copeland, Leona Thompson. Standing: Front Row: Elizabeth Best, Leona
Mercer, Hazel JoHanson, Elinor Haines, Alice Elson, Loretta Chapman,
Josephine Gump, Florence Bell, Nathalie Schmell, Greta Griffith, Elizabeth
Farley, Naomi Wyatt, Ruth Snow, Reinette Carr. Middle Row: Gladys Turney, Aldythe Elson, Marvel Decker, Lenore Cornell, Margaret Bechtol, Doris
Richardson, Margaret Woods, Lucille Mower, Viola Rundell, Dorothy Zulch,
Elinor Worthington, Wiltrude Tedrow, Thelma Hanover, Eva Crouse. Back
Row: Loretta Heflin, Rachel Fletcher, Zara Chapman, Donna Neil, Lucille
Reader, Evelyn Woods, Reba Clapp, Abbie Horner, Athlene Wildrich, Beatrice Barnhart, Lucille Brown, Ruby Clay, Clarice Mercer.

PHOTO PROVIDED
FIREFIGHTER FRIEND ... The Montpelier Fire Department met with Head Start
through 2nd graders at Montpelier Elementary on October 17th. Fire Chief Dale
Fritsch, along with a couple of Montpelier firefighters, met with the students to let
them know that firefighters are their friends and will help rescue them in the event
of an actual fire. After discussing and explaining the importance of fire protocols
and safety, the fire department took the students outside to show them a handful of
the towns fire fleet. Students were able to observe the trucks, ask questions, tour
inside, and they even were able to see the ladder in action. The students learned a
lot and had a great time!
Montpelier Public Library

Gets Some Needed Updates
Thanks To The Local Moose
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EXTREMELY GRATEFUL ... Through the generous donation from the Loyal Order
of the Moose the Montpelier Public Library was able to upgrade their magazine
display. The new display cases are able to hold up to two years of a magazine,
making it easier for patrons to find the issue they are looking for. Pictured are Pat
Henricks Library Fiscal Officer and Bob Gearig representing the Moose.
Jeanette Hull To Receive ...
Buntain to nominate her for the award.

Hull suspects one particular aspect of her
tenure with the Chamber that motivated
her nomination.
I think it might have a lot to do with The
Balloon Festival, theorized Hull.
Hull was instrumental in the popularity
of this years Bean Days festivities, playing a large role in the air-balloon themed
event. Actually, it was the Balloon Festival
that propelled Hull into a more active role
within the Chamber. One factor to which
she attributes the celebrations success was
the ability of the Chamber to bring in sponsors not only from Montpelier, but beyond
as well.
There were a lot of sponsors from outside of Montpelier. Hull announced. We
couldnt have done it without the communities of Williams County.
That level of modesty has served Hull
well during her time as Chamber President,
and is a quality that surely helped to make
her one of the Bright Stars of the Northern
Ohio Chambers.
One humble act taken by the Chamber
in which Hull takes pride is the returning of
Pocket Park back to the Montpelier public.
I think we did the right thing donating
(the park) back to the village.
The Chamber received the property from
a private owner before deciding to give it
back to Montpelier residents.
Thats not to say the Chamber hasnt
had its fair share of issues with which to
deal in recent times. In fact, there are some
challenges through which Hull is currently
leading the Chamber.
Perhaps the most pertinent of the issues
Hull and the board are addressing is the
retirement of Buntain, effective in December. After nearly a decade of service, Buntain will be leaving behind a huge void to
fill. Hulls plan to find a replacement began
when she assigned a committee of three
board members to sift through the plethora of resumes sent in by those seeking to
become the
Chambers
new Executive Director.
That
committee nar-
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Wine & Arts Festival
rowed the search down to three applicants,

with the interview process starting last
Thursday.
Another obstacle the Chamber is working through under Hull is dealing with the
status of their current building. While the
structure is still in solid shape, there are
several upkeep issues that will need more
attention in the near future. Hull is cowriting a grant proposal in order to request
funds necessary to rectify such concerns.
The building provides a different complication as well. There are tenants living
within its walls. While expressing that a
majority of the Chambers experiences with
these tenants have been positive, serving as
landlords has produced a set of challenges
unique amongst chambers of commerce.
The board is evaluating its options regarding the building. According to Hull,
they are even open to selling it, if a fair offer
is made. It should be noted that the Chamber is not listing the building, and that they
have a particular figure in mind, which they
wont go below.
Hull hopes to put more of an emphasis toward the members of the Chamber
once these issues are properly handled. In
her estimation, the best way to serve their
membership is to bring those businesses
and service organizations together with village official.
Thats one of the things Ive tried to focus on, Hull proclaimed, bringing everyone together.
Perhaps the best method of accomplishing such a lofty aim is to establish a
common goal for both the officials and the
Chamber members. According to Hull, the
Chamber already has a great relationship
with both local and county officials, giving
Chamber leadership an advantage in this
area.
When can Montpelier expect its Chamber of Commerce to pursue this direction
so vigorously?
I would say at the first of the year, youll
be seeing a lot of activity (from the Chamber). Hull said.
An appropriate enough time for the
Chamber to follow its bright star.
Saturday, November 1, 2014

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Artists and Authors
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Entertainment all day!
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Drew Smith, General Manager
Party at Wynns Lounge after!
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Office:
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or
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419-485-5555
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Event sponsored by: Jefferson Township-Holiday City Visitors Bureau
West Unity Cub Scout Pack 669

Visits The Fire Department
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FIRE DEPARTMENT TOUR ... West Unity Cub Scout Pack 669 visited the West Unity
Fire department and learned a lot of great things. They were taught what to do in a fire
and got the see and hear what a firefighter looks and sounds like with all their gear on.
The boys loved talking to the firefighters and getting to sit in the fire trucks. Pictured
here are (sitting): Jarred Shelling, AJ Wade, Connor Durham Front row: Chris Cullis,
Aiden Lopez, Logan Stuckey, April McKinney (Cub Master).Back: Ben McKinney, Leo
Hahn, Darrius Ross, Shane Netcher, Luke Leatherman, Mark Leatherman.
Hilltop Board Of Education

Meets For October Session
By T.J. Hug
Meeting on October 20 for their

monthly regular board meeting, the
Millcreek-West Unity Board of Education
took in some information, and started
planning for the future.
Al Wheeler addressed a concern he
had with the current bus fleet with the
board. He suggested that they consider
trading in two or three of the older buses
in the districts possession toward the
purchase of a new one.
The board approved twelve weeks of
maternity leave for Angela Dunson. The
leave will be regulated under the Family
Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and will begin
on October 10. Eight weeks of maternity
leave was also approved for Sarah Rupp
through FMLA, as well five days of sick
leave. It should be noted that absences
excused through FMLA are unpaid.
In personnel moves, the board

approved Michael Creamer, Corey Eisel,
and Michael Polley as Junior High
Track Coaches. Jeri Sue Beaverson was
approved as a Para Professional, with
Marsha Ruffer serving as a substitute.
New Substitute Teachers brought in
by the board include Marion Allen,
Kenneth Herbert, Paula Hudecek, Linda
Koch-Kious, Erin McCormick, Carol
Melnerney, David Miller, Katherine
Miller, Grant Nicholls, Christa Rupple,
Gary Solarik, Sammuel Steffes, James
Stoll, and Randy Stuckey. Taking over
the Seventh Grade Boys Basketball
Coach position is Kevin Schaffner. Mike
Bumb was approved as a Tutor for Home
Bound Students as well.
The meeting ended without going into
Executive Session, and was adjourned
by Board President Sara Carothers.
WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO
1992 Hilltop Softball
SOFTBALL ... Front: Shawn Shirley, Georgia Drewes, Nicki Wheeler, Melissa
Laser, Brooke Belcher, Kris Engel, Tara Rising, Tanya Gable, Jamie Dennison.
Back: Coach Tom Smith, Nancy Roesch, Lisa Cromwell, Mandy Balser, Kendra
Myers, Jennifer Borton, Hollie Borton, Lynne Borton, Gaye Filip.
WEST UNITY REPORTER
130 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1884
Conrad Felger has gone to Wauseon
to clerk for D.R. Patrick.
Corn husks are thick which means
that we are to have a cold winter.
Temperance meeting to be held on
October 12.
120 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1894
John Holtzberg, 80, died September 24.
Mrs. Catherine Critchfield Burns
passed away at age 45.
Mr. and Mrs. William Swisher celebrated their 50th anniversary on October 6.
110 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1904
Rebecca Held Altman,69, died on
September 17, at the home of her son
at West Unity.
Geoge Leasure Martin, 81, died on
September 28.
100 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1914
Lizzie Barkdoll Oberlin passed
away at the age of 37.
Married October 1, Mr. Harry Ely
and Miss Margaret Jaquith.
Alice Hubbard Cliffton, 40, passed
away September 22.

90 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1924
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee of
Alvordton on October 3, a son.
80 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1934
Sara Ann Anspaugh near Edon will
celebrate her 100th birthday on October 11.
Joseph Kerr Jr., 10, died September 22.
70 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1944
Kenneth Bly was given a farewell
party as he went to Detroit where enlisted in the Coast Guard.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Hutchinson on September 24, a
daughter.
Carl Yager and Karl Randels have
returned to Ann Arbor for the coming
years work at the university.
60 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1954
Forty students from the West Unity
Band were in attendance at Bowling
Green for the United States Marine
Band.
Donald Geesey has purchased the
Shetler farm.
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Montpelier Celebrates Halloween With Parade
PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
BAND ... Montpelier band members lead the way during Saturdays festivities.
PARADE ... Even Royalty participated in the October 25th Halloween parade in Montpelier.
FUN TIME ... Candy, costumes and smiles were enjoyed as attendees walked downtown in the parade.
ZOMBIES AND MORE ... Zombies roam the streets trying to find a special Halloween
treat.
MORE WEST UNITY AREA NEWS
Motion To Sell Empty Lot Approved

By West Unity Village Council
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CONTINUED IMPROVEMENTS The recent addition of new outside furniture on the

new concrete at the Kissell Building tops off the recent improvements made to the community building.
By: Chelsie Firestone
With the second round of bidding on

the empty lot behind Town Hall bringing
in only one sealed bid of $1001, members of the West Unity Village Council
approved a motion to accept the bid and
sell the lot during their October 23 meeting. The motion, made by Councilor Ron
Hausch and seconded by Councilor Dave
Short, passed on a 4-0 vote with Council President Kirk Thompson absent from
the evenings meeting and Councilor Don
Leu abstaining from the vote. The $1001
bid was submitted by Roger Short, owner
of the old hotel building.
Also during the meeting, Council:
Approved Ordinance-2014-13, which
will change the frequency of Councils
meetings from twice each month to one
time each month, on second reading.
Approved the Health Insurance Renewal Rates as presented.
Approved Deputy Clerk Katie Baltosser to be removed from probation with
a pay rate of $13.01 per hour
Learned from Police Chief J.R. Jones
that work continues to move forward on
the Spielman System that will enhance
joint efforts between local law enforcement and the Sheriffs Department as
well as that all of West Unitys full time
officers have been completing simulation

training.
Was reminded by Mayor Peg Bernath
of the library, senior, and health department renewal levies which will be appearing on the November 4 ballot as well
as of the Chamber of Commerce Banquet
taking place on November 5.
Was reminded by Village Administrator Ric Beals that the Village intends
to end fall leaf pick up on Wednesday,
November 26. Residents who would like
their leaves picked up are encouraged
to have their leaves to the curb by that
date.
Also heard from Ric Beals that the
east sliding door of the old shelter house
at Memorial Park has been reinforced in
hopes to deter the door being pried open.
Learned that Beals, along with Bryan Mayor Doug Johnson and Montpelier
Mayor Steve Yagelski, recently spoke to a
group of students enrolled in Leadership
Williams County as well as that Beals
recently attended a Black Swamp Safety
Council meeting.
The next meeting of the West Unity
Village Council will be held on Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 PM in Council
Chambers.
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By: T.J. Hug

Plastic injection molding company
C.K. Technologies, from their Montpelier
factory, hosted a Cruise-In for Cancer
on Friday.
The event was catered by Wynns
Restaurant and Cookies On Demand,
both vendors unique to the area.
Enjoying the hot dogs, macaroni
topped with bacon, chilli, and delicious
home-baked cookies served up by said
vendors, those in attendance saw their
appetites quite satisfied.
Several classic vehicles found their
way into the C.K. parking lot for the
cruise-in. Muscle cars, antique vehicles,
and even more traditional beauties
occupied the slots just in front of the
entrance to the offices of the structure.
Onlookers congregated around said
vehicles, striking up conversations
about a good many things.
Inside the factory, in the office portion
of the building, pink t-shirts and other
things were being sold, with proceeds
going toward cancer-related charity.
People gathered inside, waiting to

take a tour of the factory itself. Guides
took turns leading groups through the
confines of the facility, showing them
the internal workings of the $1.5 million
a week sales generating company.
Building exterior parts for large semitrucks, C.K. Technologies holds the
largest single injection molding press in
the world, though there is a press built
from two individual machines which is
larger. Tour guides explained how parts
were created, showing the people the
tiny plastic ball that would be melted
down and shot into their respective
molds as they shaped themselves into
various forms. The workings of a robotic
arm, packing procedures, and safety
practices were also discussed in the
loud, but friendly environment of C.K.
The event had many in attendance
throughout the day. Those who decided
to make the trip were treated with good
food, gorgeous cars at which to look,
a plethora of information regarding
injection molding, and great company.
Stryker Schools Let Fly On The Mix

98.1 Christmas For Kids Live Drive
By: Timothy Kays
Closed circuit to the residents of

Stryker: If you are planning on using
whipped cream this Thanksgiving, you
may want to buy it in advance and
freeze it. If there should be a shortage in
the week before the holiday, the Stryker
Schools will be the main culpritbut
for a great cause. Coordinated through
the Stryker Student Council, the school
will be participating in the Mix 98.1
Christmas for Kids Live Drive fundraiser.
Beginning on September 30 and
running through October 17, teachers
of the Stryker School District faced off to
see who could raise more money during
the Christmas for Kids Live Drive. The
teacher who raised the most money out
of the pair will get a whipped cream pie
in the face. The contestants were:
Mrs. Speiser vs. Mrs. Wonders
Mr. Grieser vs. Mrs. Herman
Ms. Barber vs. Mrs. Rupp
Mrs. Morr vs. Mrs. Rufenacht
Mrs. Behnfeldt vs. Mr. Burkholder
Mr. Frey vs. Mrs. King
Mrs. Olmstead vs. Mrs. Rodriguez
Mrs. Leu vs. Mrs. Lewis
Ms. Waidelich vs. Ms. Dyess
Mrs. Baldwin vs. Mr. Blake Ruffer
Mrs. Jimenez vs. Mr. Freshour
Ms. Korzan vs. Mr. John Ruffer
Mr. Maroon vs. Mr. Brown
Mrs. DeGroff vs. Mrs. Aguilar
Fourteen head-to-head contests
fourteen whipped cream pies to be
planted in a teacher's face on November
20. So thenwhy the sarcastic warning
mentioned above? Since when does
fourteen whipped cream pies threaten a
shortage of the fun, frothy and fattening
stuff? There was one more contestant in
the contest, flying soloPrincipal David

Schultz.
Mr. Schultz made a magnanimous
offer to all takers, he would allow
himself to be splotched by a whipped
cream pie for the donation of $5.00. One
Lincoln equals one pie in the face of your
principal was too much of a temptation
in the hallowed halls of the Stryker
Schools. As Mr. Schultz said with a
smile, "I personally, at five dollars a pop,
have raised about 200 bucks. "The smile
began to fade slightly when this reporter
asked if the pie throwing was going to
begin at 6:00 a.m. Suddenly faced with
the previously unconsidered need to
convert dollars to flying desserts, High
School Secretary Nikki DeGroff turned
and said, "$200that's 40 pies. "The
smile disappeared entirely, then with
a wry grin, Mr. Schultz said, "Maybe
we WILL need to get started early."
Recalculating from earlierthat's a
total of 54 whipped cream pies, to be
distributed in facial fashion40 to Mr.
Schultz alone, and just a week before
Thanksgiving.
In other competitions that were not
so messy, all four classes competed
in a bake sale for the fundraiser, with
the winning class getting an extra ten
minutes tacked onto a lunch period.
Student Council is also selling Fricker's
Cards. Each card is $10, with five going
to the fundraiser, and five staying with
the Student Council.
The pies will indeed fly when Rick
Small and crew from Mix 98.1 roll into
Panther Country for the Christmas
for Kids Live Drive. Get your whipped
cream nowbefore your grocer's shelves
take on a stark semblance to Mother
Hubbard's Cupboard.
Timothy Kays can be reached at
tim@thevillagereporter.com
WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO
1979 Stryker Varsity Volleyball
Stryker Brings Kids Into 21st Century
perspective as well as a social on.

Stryker Local School is a perfect
example.
The program runs throughout the
school day, with emphasis put on
a morning and afternoon session.
Running from 7:30-8:30 A.M., the
morning session tends to be dedicated to
assisting students with their homework,
while the afternoon gathering, lasting
from 3:15-5:15 P.M., affords them more
time for more active happenings.
A snack is provided for students at
roughly 10:00 A.M. 21st Century also
consists of one half-hour of physical
activity, one half-hour of homework
help, and one hour of an Enrichment
Learning Activity five mornings and four
afternoons a week. The order in which
these activities are done may vary,
but again, mornings tend to be more
homework driven, and afternoons a bit
more active.
Several organizations have partnered
with Stryker Local Schools over the years
to help make 21st Century possible. The
Stryker Public Library, Loft Community
Center, Stryker Sportsman's Club,
Stryker Police Department, and Stryker
Area Pastoral Association have all
been willing to help the program. Local
businesses such as Quadco and Eric's
Taxidermy have also assisted with 21st
Century as well. Such a wide range of
community involvement helps with the
social interaction skills of students.
21st Century participants have also
enjoyed some special activities outside
of school grounds. Some of these
activities include Laser Tag, going to the
Toledo Zoo, Taking in a Toledo Mudhens
game, and making a trip to Cedar Point
for Math and Science Day.
As for what is being taught during
21st Century, there is a plethora
of issues and activities covered by
the program. From Cross Country

Exploration to Creating Web Pages,
students are exposed to a wide spectrum
of knowledge. Activities such as learning
Basketball Basics, Archery Exploration,
Indoor Bowling, Dodge Ball, and Tennis
are also common occurrences for those
enrolled in the program.
Then there's Minute to Win It.
Giving students sixty seconds to
complete an activity that requires
concentration, such as stacking three
golf balls together, knocking down paper
cups with rubber bands, or stacking
and unstacking such cups, those who
complete their task in the allotted time
will receive a reward. This is a favorite
amongst kids within the program.
Any student at Stryker Local Schools
in grades six through twelve is eligible
to enroll in 21st Century. Children with
disabilities are certainly not excluded
from the program either, as the
activities can easily be tailored to meet
the requirements of those with special
needs as well.
Furthermore, parents can decide
which days their child will attend
21st Century, as enrollment allows for
parents to sign their kids up particular
days of the week according to the needs
of a family. If one's child is sick, or has
to leave school early, the school's office
will inform the after school staff, so no
extra arrangements need to be made.
Stryker's 21st Century Program,
on average, has fifteen kids attend its
sessions. Students enthusiastically take
part in the activities provided by the
program, while the staff enjoys giving
them such a great experience.
That sure sounds a lot better than
posting something on someone's wall.
Stryker Board Updated On

Finances & Upcoming Events
VARSITY VOLLEYBALL ... Front Row: Manager Brenda Allison, Vickie Short,
Karen Burkholder, Dagmar Clark, Karen Anderson, Melinda Warren. Back Row:
Coach Kirsten Meyer, Linda Wyrick, Linda Grieser, Lori Bernath, Jodi Frost, Cindy Ruffer, Jackie Frost, Jennette Meyer.
STRYKER ADVANCE
110 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1904
Born to O.P. Bennett and wife on
Oct. 12, a son.
Miss Emma Daft became the bride
of L.R. Snyder, both of Evansport on
October 14.
Tunneling under the Lake Shore
tracks at Beaver Creek began Thursday. Four crossovers connecting the
tracks, a semaphore and a telegraph
station were first installed to hendle
the trains during the progress of the
work. John Leavy has charge of the
telegraph office at Beaver Creek and
finds plenty to do to keep the trains
moving.
100 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1914
Mr. James Burroughs is moving
into his residence, the Charles Collins
property.
Ed Manning of Toledo has begun
firing at the power house and will
move home as soon as he can secure a
house for his family.
Louis Bourquin was slugged and
robbed of $10 and his watch, in Toledo
Saturday.
Helen, the 8 year old daughter of
J.J. Knight at Goshen, Ind. was kidnapped Saturday but was found a little
later unharmed.
90 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1924
First Lyceum number Troubadour
Quartet Tuesday, October 7.
The business men of Stryker have
agreed to close their places of business
from 3:00 to 5:00 during the football
games on the home grounds.

80 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1934
Wendell Grisier and family are now
comfortably located in their new home.
Henry L. Goll, 68, State Representative from Williams County, died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul
Parson at Nettle Lake last Thursday.
James Franklin Piper, the nine year
old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Piper, died last Thursday.
70 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1944
Following their wedding on September 24, Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Haye left
for a trip to Washington D.C.
Mrs. Will Chappuis, 65, died at her
home here September, 22.
Wendell Grieser buys the Rupp Funeral Home in Archbold.
Mrs. H. J. Annette, 72, died at a
convalescent Home in Wauseon September 23.
60 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1954
Following their wedding on September 24, Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Haye left
for a trip to Washington D.C.
The Junior Class will present the
play Youre the Doctor Nov. 2 and 3.
50 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1964
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Frank on October 3.
Mr. Charles Hamet of Pioneer was
the lucky winner of the C of C Lucky
Bucks grand prize of $1,000.
NEXT ON THE AGENDA ... The Strker Board of Education, with Superintendent Nate
Johnson and Principal Dave Schultz present, discuss the financial status of the school.
Also on the slate, Schultz informed the board on various events and happenings occurring on school grounds in the near future.
By T.J. Hug
Meeting in the High School Art Room,
the Stryker Board of Education met
in regular session on October 20. The
board was properly updated on financial
matters pertaining to the district, as
well as the happenings soon to occur at
the school.
Richelle Oberlin, Treasurer of the
Stryker Local School District, gave the
board a report on the finances of the
school. The cash balance of the General
Fund currently sits at $2,597,454.11.
Total Revenue brought in for the
month of September was $197,927.02.
However, total expenses for the month
were $402,334.66. Oberlin claimed
that, under the current financial plan,
the school would be deficit spending for
the foreseeable future, though the cash
balance of the General Fund would still
be positive at the end of the five-year
forecast. At the request of the board,
Oberlin is looking to amend the schools
spending policies to slow down or halt
this drain on the General Fund.
The Friends of Panther Baseball
made a donation of $3,822.35 to go
toward the schools Baseball Field,
which was accepted by the board. An
anonymous donor gave $150 worth of
miscellaneous tools to the Agricultural
Science Department, which was also
gratefully accepted by the board.
Principal Dave Schultz gave his
report to the board, keeping them
apprised of upcoming events for the
school. He informed them that Fall OGT
testing would begin on October 27,
and continue through October 31. Also
according to Schultz, Grandparents Day
at Stryker will take place on November
7, with Grandparents of students being
invited to lunch, classroom visits, and

to view a snap shot of the school play.
Said play, Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory, will be unveiled on November
8 at 7:00 P.M. on the schools stage,
and will be followed up by an encore
performance on November 9 at 2:00
P.M., also on the stage.
Schultz announced to the board that
all veterans will be welcomed into the
school for a free lunch on Veterans Day,
which falls on November 11. Also held
on that date will be the Williams County
Junior Varsity Quiz Bowl Tournament,
an event hosted by Montpelier at 4:00
P.M. Not only that, but November 11
will serve as the Winter Sports Picture
Day as well. A Band Reverse Raffle will
take place at 6:00 P.M. on November 15
in the schools Multipurpose Room, per
Schultz.
Superintendent
Nate
Johnson
recommended the hiring of Substitute
Bus Drivers Dawn Woolace and Tim
Morr, with both hires being approved by
the board. Supplemental contracts for
Beth Morr as a Mentor, and Blake Ruffer
and Cale Frey as Co-Assistant Baseball
Coaches were also awarded by the board
on Johnsons recommendation.
Work on the Softball Press Box will
begin at the end of October.
The board concluded the meeting
by entering into Executive Session in
order to consider the evaluation and
review of public employees or officials,
as well as the investigation of charges
or complaints against public employees.
No action was expected.
With their next regular meeting
taking place on November 17, the board
will meet in the High School Art Room
at 6:30 P.M.
MORE STRYKER AREA NEWS
Stryker Student Joins Four County Classmates At

Northwest Ohio Student Leadership Conference
Square Dancin With

The Loft Stars In Stryker
PHOTO PROVIDED
LEARNING LEADERSHIP ... Fourteen Four County Career Center students recently
participated in the 27th Annual Northwest Ohio Student Leadership Conference
held at Defiance College. In an effort to recognize the importance and encourage
area high schools to work more closely together on leadership activities, students
in leadership roles from 32 high schools in the seven county area attended the day
event. The keynote speaker for the day was Ted Wiese, one of Americas best youth
leadership development speakers. He used wit, wisdom, real-life stories and a whole
lot of fun in his program. Wiese is the founder of Wiese Training and Development.
LLC in Carmel, Indiana. Shown with Wiese (FAR BACK) are Career Center students
(FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT) Kyla Wheeler (Bryan) Early Childhood Education; Lindsey
White (Archbold) Veterinarian Assistant; Makenzy Huffman-Bowers (Bryan) Fire &
Rescue; Naomi Diaz (Stryker) Interior Design; (BACK - LEFT TO RIGHT) Kaitlyn
Campbell (Bryan) Law Enforcement & Security Tactics; Sarah Snavely (Bryan)
Health Careers; Tasha Diehl (Napoleon) Veterinarian Assistant; Abby Bilow (Patrick
Henry) Health Careers; Jai-Lynn McBride (Napoleon) Commercial Art; Grace Norden
(Napoleon) Veterinarian Assistant; Jesse Rocha (Archbold) Health Careers; Emily
Short (Archbold) Health Careers; Allison Fahrer (Delta) Medical Office Technologies;
and Reiley Smith (Holgate) Medical Office Technologies.
PHOTOS BY HELEN ELKINS, STAFF
GUILTY AS CHARGED For having too much family fun at The Loft, the Font
family appeared on Strykers most wanted list! Caleb, Marti, and baby Annabeth.
Stryker Students Come Out On

Top Of Pumpkin Pace Race
LINE DANCIN The youth kick up their heels and show off their skills during the
line dancing part of the evening.
PHOTO PROVIDED
PUMPKIN RACE WINNERS ... Stryker Local Schools held a Pumpkin Pace Race
Saturday, October 11th, for Kindergarten-6th grade students. There was a male
and female winner for each grade. Pictured Left to Right Bottom to Top: 5th grade
winners Haylee Fulk and Logan Stuckey, 3rd grade winners Emmalee Fulk and
Michael Donovan, 6th grade winners Kinsey Myers and Brandon Bowers, 2nd grade
winners Abbigaille Opdycke and Daniel Donovan, 1st grade winners Allie Ruffer
and William Donovan, 4th grade winners Alexia Wickerham and Logan Carroll.
Tail Waggin Tutors Help Build

Confidence In West Unity Youth
SWING YOUR PARTNER At the community dance, this group shows the
youngsters how to have a good time.
By: Helen Elkins
PHOTO BY HELEN ELKINS, STAFF
READY FOR READING ... Young Nathan Wieland preparing for storytime with Sky,
the Australian Shepherd, at the West Unity Public Library.
By: Helen Elkins
At 4 PM each Thursday afternoon,
the West Unity Public Library hosts
Tail Waggin Tutors, a reading program
designed to help the local children
gain confidence in reading. Nathan
Wieland is just one of many kids taking
advantage of this opportunity to hone
their reading skills. Open to children of
all ages, the program allows kids to read
to a well-behaved and non-judgemental
furry friend. The program tries to give
each one about 15 minutes of reading
time with the animal. If a child is too
young to read, he or she can tell the dog
a story by looking at the pictures in the
book.
Anna Ridenour, owner of 6 1/2-yearold Sky, volunteers her time, and her
pet, to help the local kids become better
readers. Sometimes, reading to adults
or out loud in class can be intimidating
to students, said Ridenour. Many of
the children who joined the program
have improved their classroom reading
levels and can now read aloud in class,
Ridenour added. Skys training seems to
go beyond just listening to the kids; she
behaves as if she truly enjoys her work.
The librarys branch manager Ruth
Meyer believes the program, which
has been ongoing for 1 1/2 years, is

a success. Its a great program and I
think more kids should take part in it,
Meyer stated. She feels that it improves
reading skills and gives the children
more confidence. She also added,
Besides, the kids love the dog! One can
see the bonds that form between reader
and listener by observing the delight in
the childrens eyes as they greet Sky.
Sky is certified through Therapy Dogs
International (TDI) and has ongoing
training with Northwest Ohio Dog
Trainers of Montpelier. She is trained
and certified in agility, obedience, and
Rally obedience and is also a show dog,
among other services she performs.
Sky passed her TDI certification at 10
months old but had to wait until she
turned one to qualify on paper. No
matter the qualifications, this patient
pup is a star with the children in West
Unity and the surrounding areas.
If Thursdays are not a good time to
sign your child up for the tutor program,
other slots are available by calling the
West Unity Public Library at 419-9245237 for an appointment. For more
information on therapy dogs or to certify
your dog, contact TDI at 973-252-9800
or visit their website at www.tdi-dog.org
Energy abounded and

spirits were high Saturday
night
at
The
Lofts
Community
Western
Night square-dance in
Stryker. People of all ages
could be found on the
dance floor kicking up
their heels and swinging
their partners around.
A ministry of Youth
for Christ, the youth
center holds weekly bible
studies on Mondays and
a dance every 1st and 3rd
Friday of each month for
students, grades 7-12,
from 8-11pm. During
basketball season home
games, they also hold
5th
quarter
dances
from 9-11pm. This was
the first time they had
organized a dance for the
whole community.
Since the program is
free to the students, the
youth center depends
on the financial support
of
local
businesses,
fundraisers,
the
community
and
its
members,
surrounding
churches, and the Stryker
Rotary Club, as well as
many other contributors.

Grateful
for
the
support
of
the
surrounding community,
The
Lofts
steering
committee said, This
event gives us a chance
to say think you to the
community for the way
they generously support
the program. It also gives
the family members of
the students a chance
to get involved and see
what opportunities are
available for the local
youth.
Some other upcoming
community events, open
to all ages, include the
magic and comedy of
Christian
entertainer
Terry Michael Owens
at The Loft on Friday,
November 14 at 7pm
and an All Guys Night
on Friday, November 21.
They will be busing the
men to The Iron Shop
in Ridgeville Corners for
human-size
foosball,
Ping-Pong, a BB gun
range, and other manly
games.
For more information
on these and upcoming
events, or to find out
more about The Loft, visit

their Facebook page or
call Kathy Frank at 419346-2348. Any donations
to the program can be
made to Patti Rosebrook,
the Branch Manager at
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank in Stryker.
Helen Elkins
may be reached at
Helen may be reached at

FA
Its A Go: TRW Expansion
Authorization Announced At
Fayette Village Council Meeting
PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
TALKING LIVESTOCK IN THE VILLAGE...Ms. Shari

Renner addressed Council about the public hearing conducted by the Governmental Affairs Committee referencing allowing chickens to be raised in the Village of Fayette.
By: Timothy Kays
The much anticipated

decision
from
TRW
regarding their proposed
expansion of their Fayette
facilities was announced
by Village Administrator
Steve Blue during his
report at the October 22
regular meeting of the
Fayette Village Council.
As originally reported in
the September 24 edition
of The Village Reporter,
the Fayette Zoning Board
of Appeals, in a public
hearing on August 25 to
hear the appeal of TRW
as they sought variances
necessary to make a
significant expansion of
their facilities in Fayette,
gave the green light to the
proposed project. After
the decision of the Zoning
Board of Appeals, the ball
was back in the court of
TRW Corporate, and their
acceptance was made
known in the report by Mr.
Blue.
Although TRW has
made ten additions to
their property since 1950,
this proposed expansion
of 69,124 square feet
would be the largest to
date, easily exceeding
the 45,136 square foot
addition in 1996. The
added production capacity
after the expansion will
mean the addition of
twenty new jobs to the
village. According to Mr.
Blue, Gleason plans to
begin the storm sewer
extension work in the last
week of October.
Council heard from Ms.
Shari Renner referencing
the recent public hearing
conducted
by
the
Governmental
Affairs
Committee
referencing
the allowance of chickens
within village limits. She
pled her case through
a series of questions,
ranging from 4-H projects
to whether raising your
own food on your own
property is a right or a
privilege. Referencing the
chicken issue, Mayor Ruth
Marlatt replied, We have
not yet determined what
the requirements, or what
we are going to do.
Mr.
Blue
reported
that the meeting with the
Township Trustees left
the issue of maintenance
of both halves of Gamble
Road
and
Industrial
Parkway undecided. The
village wants no part
of maintaining all of
Industrial Parkway, and
the counterproposal by
the Township Trustees
was unacceptable. Both
side are working on a plan
to evenly split the costs.
Mr. Blue reported on
a $2,200 offer by J.B.
Paving to do patch work
on Industrial Parkway,
from Fayette Street east
to Park, and also Gamber.
It will make the road last
a little longer, he said. It
will make it safer during
the winter, but it will not
fix the road. Councilor
Dave Borer made an
inquiry about Allen Street,
and after discussion into
the matter, Council agreed
to include Allen, with a
total cost not to exceed
$4,000.
Mr. Blue reported that
the United States EPA,
through various states,
has established limits
for mercury discharge in
waste water. The OEPA
will therefore require the
village to report mercury
concentrations, beginning
in 2015. The limits set
by the EPA for all waters
that flow into Lake Erie is
1.3 nanograms per liter
roughly the equivalent of
one drop in the amount
of water it would take to
fill four Olympic-sized

swimming pools. The first
test by the village came
out to be 12.8 nanograms
per literover 9.8 times
over the maximum.
Most communities will
fall similarly afoul of the
new EPA mandate, and
the cost to the treatment
systems
required
to
meet the demand are at
best, astronomical. The
State will therefore allow
variances to be issued,
allowing communities to
form their own monitoring
plans, and empowering the
communities to eliminate
the mercury as their
sources are discovered.
Arcadis has offered to
prepare and submit a
variance application for
the village, at a cost of
$6,000, which includes
all the necessary research
and paperwork. Council
moved to approve the bid.
Council approved the
payment of bills totaling
$50,541.44. VFO Karin
Sauerlender reported that
BORMA rates will finally
be rising, and that village
employees will probably
see an increase of around
9.5 percent in 2015.
Council
heard
the
second
reading
of
Ordinance
2014-14
referencing
downtown
parking
regulations.
Under suspended rules
of
reading,
Council
approved
Ordinance
2014-18, increasing the
utility deposit for land
contract households to
$150. Mr. Tim Dennis
submitted his objections
to the proposal via a letter
to Council, saying that it
would hinder the growth
of the village. Finally,
under suspended rules of
reading, Council approved
Ordinance
2014-19,
allowing for supplemental
appropriations
in
the
amount of $33,150.00.
Council
approved
the purchase of a snow
plow and accessories for
$6,705, and the expense
of up to $4,000 for the
purchase of swing sets and
installation accessories in
the Park.
Before
adjourning,
Council set their final two
regular meeting dates for
the year as November 19
and December 17. Council
also agreed to rent out the
leaf vacuum to Harrison
lake State Park for a rate
of $40 per hour, with an
operator provided.
With no further matters
to
discuss,
Council
adjourned for the evening.
Timothy Kays
can be reached at
Fayette Local Board Of

Education Ratifies Three-Year
Contract With OAPSE #21
By: Timothy Kays
The Fayette Local Board of Education
met in a special session on the morning
of October 21 to ratify a new threeyear contract between the District, and
members of the American Federation of
State County and Municipal Employees,
Ohio Association of Public School
Employees Local 21 (OAPSE).
Included in the OAPSE bargaining
unit at the Fayette School are all full
time and regular short hour employees
in positions or classifications which are
regularly assigned to a work schedule.
These positions or classifications
include bus drivers, cafeteria personnel,
custodial - maintenance personnel,
secretaries,
study
hall
monitors,
van drivers, and paraprofessionals
REFLECTIONS FROM FAYETTES PAST
1982 FAYETTE LANGUAGE CLUB
LANGUAGE CLUB ... L to R: Sitting: Terry Lavinder, Natalie Stahl. Standing: Patti Dietrich, Pam Borton, Vincent Rosales, Mitch Molina, Louis Romo,
Mrs. Dana Schreder, advisor.
Tea Time With Downton Abbey To

Be Held At The West Unity Library
The West Unity Branch Library
invites you to "Tea Time with Downton
Abbey" on Thursday, November 6th
from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Enjoy a night of
watching the popular British TV series,
Downton Abbey which follows the
lives of the aristocratic Crawley family
and their servants in the early 1900's.
This Golden Globe winning series has
become one of the most watched shows
currently on television. The library will
play selected episodes to prepare you
for the season 5 premiere in January.

Come dressed in period clothing if you
like and enjoy tea and treats such as an
English trifle, scones, and a Bakewell
tart. Please register at the library if you
would like to attend this event.
This program is free to the public.
The West Unity Branch Library is
located at 109 S. High Street. For more
information, please contact library
manager Ruth Meyer at 419-924-5237.
Hilltop Hosts Elementary

Quiz Bowl Tournament
ON THE CLOCK ... Rushing to beat the time limit, the Hilltop Cadet Elementary
Quiz Bowl Team converses amongst themselves as each member attempts to
work out the problem posed to them.
By T.J. Hug
With nine teams in attendance,
Hilltop played host to a large scale
Elementary Quiz Bowl Tournament.
Taking part in the double-elimination
competition
was
Edon,
Stryker,
Montpelier, North Central, and Hilltop,
as well as Bryan, Edgerton, Saint
Patrick, and Saint Mary. With an odd
number of teams present for the event,
Montpelier was awarded a first round
bye, while the other eight schools did
battle in the realm of the mind.
North Central was defeated by
Edgerton in the first round, as was
Hilltop by Bryan. Stryker suffered a loss
to Saint Patrick, and Edon fell to Saint
Mary to conclude round one. The second
round began with Montpelier finally
seeing action, handing Bryan their first

loss on the evening.
In the loser's bracket, North Central
eliminated Hilltop, before finding
themselves taken out of the tournament
by Bryan. Stryker did the same to Edon
before running into a recently defeated
Saint Patrick team, who knocked the
Panthers out of the tournament as well.
Montpelier went on to beat Edgerton,
then lose to a hot Saint Mary's team.
Entering the loser's bracket themselves,
the Locomotives eliminated Saint
Patrick. They were pitted against a
vengeful Bryan squad for a shot at the
finals, but Bryan took down the Locos
before losing themselves to Saint Mary.
Saint Mary never lost a match
throughout the competition.
such as teachers aides. Those not

covered by the agreement include
all certified employees and all other
employees not specifically included in
the bargaining unit, including but not
limited to, the District Treasurer, the
assistant to the treasurer, the Director
of Operations, the Director of Food
Services, the administrative assistant to
the superintendent, other confidential MORE GENERAL AREA NEWS
employees, and substitute employees.
The effective dates of this new
contract are from July 1, 2014, until
June 30, 2017. The current agreement,
which was ratified by the Board on June
19, 2011 and members of the OAPSE
Local 21 on June 25, 201, expired on
The Williams County Public Library, with branches in Bryan, Edgerton, Edon,
June 30, 2014.
Pioneer, Stryker and West Unity, will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in
observance of the Veteran's Day Holiday.
Timothy Kays can be reached at
Williams County Public Library

Holiday Closure Announced
Ohio Music Education Association

Wauseon City Council
Tabs Three Wauseon High
Prepares To Fill Vacant Seat
School Musicians For The 2014
Northwest Regional Orchestra
By: Timothy Kays

After a rigorous audition process, three
Wauseon High School Band students
have been accepted by the District 1
Ohio Music Education Association into
the 2014 Northwest Regional Orchestra.
One of three districts that compose the
OMEA Northwestern District, District 1
is composed of schools from Defiance,
Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Williams and
Wood counties.
Students were selected via recorded

audition, and will perform at the
Perrysburg High School at 3:00 on
November 16. The Wauseon students
selected were senior trombonist Bailey
Hardy, junior Sean Baker on the tuba,
and junior Taylor Wilcoxon playing the
french horn.
Timothy Kays may be reached at
PHOTOS PROVIDED
TROMBONE PLAYER ... Bailey Hardy is

no stranger to the Northwest Regional
Orchestra. The senior trombonist is
the daughter of Wendy and Kevin
Hardy, the twin sister of Brook, and
the older sister of Zac Hardy. She
has played trombone in the band for
seven years. Why the bone? When I
first chose trombone, Bailey said, I
just thought the slide looked cool, and
valves looked too hard. Now Im much
more serious, and am really interested
in developing my musicianship, and
learning all I can about this cool
instrument. Bailey can be found
practicing around ninety minutes a
day, when I can fit it in. As said
earlier, Bailey has become a fixture in
the Northwest Regional Orchestra, but
that doesnt take the edge off of the
experience. I am excited, she said.
This is my third year, as well as my
third year of being second chair while
participating. She really enjoys the
upscale selection of pieces that require
high talent levels to perform. As Bailey
said, This is one of my favorite honor
groups, because we play such cool
pieces like Jupiter from Holsts The
Planets, and Rossinis Barber of Seville
Overture. I just cant wait to see what
we have in store for this year!
TUBA PLAYER ... Sean Baker is back

for another performance as a member
of the Northwest Regional Orchestra.
The junior tuba player is the son of Tom
and Jen Baker. When one thinks of a
brass instrument, the tuba is normally
not the first thing that comes to mind.
What sold Sean on the instrument? He
explained, I think the tuba is one of
the most interesting instruments. It is
the lowest member of the brass family
and its also the youngest member.
I have always been a fan of the lower
bass sounds, so it just made sense to
me to choose the tuba. Sean has played
in the band since sixth grade, but has
only been playing the tuba for three
years. Three years and two selections
to the Northwest Regional Orchestra
are indicators of serious talent and
dedication. He is honest about his
daily practice schedule, saying, I try to
practice at least an hour and a half
doesnt always happen, though. Of his
call to rejoin the Northwest Regional
Orchestra, Sean said, Im happy that
I was selected, along with Ms. Leah
Knecht (of Sylvania Southview). After
being selected last year, its great to be
going back for another performance. It
should be a great concert, with some
great music.
Celebrate
Popcorn Poppin
Month At The
Wauseon
Public Library
WAUSEON Come celebrate
Popcorn Poppin Month with what
elsePOPCORN at the Wauseon
Public Library on Thursday, October
30 at 3:30 p.m.
To go along with the popcorn,
the library will be hosting a
Halloweentown Movie Marathon. The
movie day and popcorn are free and
open to everyone.
So if youre looking for something
fun to do after school, come
celebrate Popcorn Poppin Month at
the library, invited Director Amy
Murphy. Join popcorn munching
fans, who eat more than 16 billion
quarts of popcorn each year.
For more information on Popcorn
Poppin Month or the Halloweentown
Movie Marathon, please call the
Wauseon Public Library at 419-3356626 or email amy.murphy@oplin.
org.
Wauseon City Council is one again

preparing to fill a vacant seat. With the
Mayor Elect Kathy Huner preparing to
step into her new role as Mayor, she
has submitted her letter of resignation
as a council member effective November
3. The resignation coincides with that
of current Mayor Doug Shaw, who
announced that he would be stepping
down earlier in the month, and will leave
council with the third vacancy they have
needed to fill in less than six months.
It was confirmed during the October
20 meeting that Council will use the same
procedures to fill the vacancy as they
used previously to appoint Councilors
Jeff Stiriz and Martin Estrada to fill the
previous vacancies. Letters of interest
and resumes from anyone interested
in filling the current vacancy will be
accepted by Council through October 31,
with interviews of candidates following
on the tentative dates of November 5 and
6. It is hoped that the newest councilor
will be sworn in by months end.
During the Finance Committees
report, it was also explained during
the meeting that the original approval
of a 20 cent tag increase by A.R.S. was
found to be errant and a new motion to
approve a lower tag increase of 4 cents
was subsequently made and approved.
It was explained by Councilor Martin
Estrada, who had met with A.R.S. to
discuss the original proposed increase,
that the original figures used by A.R.S.
were calculated by tonnage whereas the
current 4 cent increase was determined
by average bag size and poundage per
bag. It was also explained by Council
President Heather Kost that residents
will now be able to buy fewer tags at a
time if they so desire.
It was also reported by Kost that the
Finance Committee had also discussed
the Glenwood Avenue assessments
as their have been requests for
consideration of extending the pay back
period from 20 years to 28 years, the
maximum amount of time the pay back
period can be extended. Kost noted that
the committee feels that it is important
to hear from the landowners and will be
scheduling a meeting in that regard.
Also related to finance, Kost explained
that Finance Director Jamie Giguere had
distributed an updated Investment Policy
that Giguere has constructed using the
Ohio Revised Code to the Committee and
that the Committee was recommending
acceptance of the policy. However, due
to Gigueres absence from the meeting
and Council requesting more time to
review the policy, the matter was tabled
until the next council meeting.
In other committee reports, Councilor
Rick Frey reported that the Tree
Commission had discussed memorial
trees and that a grant application for 86

trees to be planted at Homecoming Park.
Frey also reported that Tom Savage has
moved 40 trees from the Mull property.
Councilor
Shane
Chamberlin
reported on behalf of the Park Board
that the Board has welcomed its newest
member, Paul Harmon. Chamberlin also
explained a request made of the Board
by Gayle Lowry, who had spoken with
Park Board regarding the installation of
a ski lift at Homecoming Park that would
enable children with special needs to
reach the top of the hill for sledding
purposes. With some discussion about
manning the lift and ADA requirements,
the Board is conducting further research
into the matter.
A recommendation by the Utility
Committee to eliminate the November 1
rate increase was approved by council.
In Department Head Reports, Council
learned:
From
David
Wright,
Regional
Planning Director, that he sat on two
boards, one involving administration
of the CBDG program and the other
the Revolving Loan Fund, through the
Ohio Development Services Agency.
Wright sat on both in an advisory role.
He also noted that they are still in the
preliminary stages of the Downtown
Revitalization Grant.
From Tom Hall, Code Administrator,
that he is working on a couple of noncompliance housing matters with the
law department.
From Dennis Richardson, Director
of Public Service, that he attended the
ODOT Local Public Agency training day
regarding the Linfoot Street project,
which is slated to start in the fall of
2015. The project is estimated to cost
a total of $2.2 million with the Citys
share being $818,000. Some of the cost
can be delayed to 2016 due to the work
schedule.
From Thomas A. McWatters III,
Director of Law, that he has been working
with Tom Hall regarding some code
violations and that he has made initial
contact with Clemens & Nelson regarding
review of the Citys compensation plan.
Prior to the end of the meeting the
Board approved the reappointment of
James Barber to the Charter Revision
Commission for the term of July 1,
2014 through June 30, 2017. Council
President Heather Kost also took a
moment to remind everyone that the
pool survey will be coming down from
the Citys website after October 31 and
thanked everyone who took the time to
fill out the survey.
The next meeting of the Wauseon
City Council will be held at 5:30 PM
on Monday, November 3 in council
chambers.
Wauseon Public Library Hosing

Halloween Make & Take Craft Day
WAUSEONCelebrate
Halloween
with a Make & Take Craft Day on Friday,
October 31 from 12-4:00 p.m. at the
Wauseon Public Library. The Halloween
Make & Take Craft Day is free and open
to everyone, both the young and the
young at heart.
Stop in any time between noon and
4:00 p.m., and make your own Mummy
Juice Box. Work at your own pace, and

enjoy this Halloween treat.
For more information on the
Halloween Make & Take Craft Day,
email the Wauseon Public Library at
amy.murphy@oplin.org or call 419-3356626.
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FRENCH HORN PLAYER ... Taylor
Wilcoxon is the son of Kyle and Dawn
Wilcoxon, and the brother of Nick.
The Tribe junior is on the Varsity
wrestling squad, and was selected to
play the french horn in the Northwest
Regional Orchestra. Taylor has been
playing in the band for six years, the
same amount of time that he has been
playing his instrument of choice. When
I was picking the instrument I wanted
to play, he said, I thought it would be
percussion, but the french horn was
one that caught my eye because of its
unique looks and sound. He practices
the french horn two or more hours per
day. I am very excited and honored to
be chosen to play horn with all the other
students from the other schools, Taylor
said of his selection to the Northwest
Regional Orchestra. I think it will be a
great experience.
1964 Wauseon JV Basketball
JV BASKETBALL ... From Left, Row 1: Coach Renz, T. Silhavy, F. Wolf, G. Poole, M.
Short, K. Frey. Row 2: R. Ladderman, B. Pifer, K. Baumgardner, R. Moll, S. McElrath.
MORE GENERAL AREA NEWS
Sauder Village Receives

History Outreach Award
Four County Career Center

Honors Six Successful Graduates
PHOTO PROVIDED
CAREER SUCCESS ... Shown above following the ceremony holding their plaques
are (LEFT TO RIGHT) Ronald R. Burk; Brent Savage; Carole Wolfe; G. Michael
Christman; Michael Kohl Sennett; and Jody (Hallett) Strahle. Absent from the
photo is Shelly Wagner.
Archbold, OH Sauder Village was

recently selected to receive a History
Outreach Award from the Ohio Local
History Alliance (OHLA). The award was
presented to Sauder Village for their
Grist Mill Renovation project and the
new grain exhibit, Grain: From Field to
Flour that opened this season.
The
award
of
Outstanding
Achievement
was
presented
to
Sauder Village by Maggie Marconi,
OHLA President, at the associations
Annual Meeting on October 4, 2014
in Worthington, Ohio. Kris Jemmott,
Director of Historic Village Operations,
and
Tracie
Evans,
Curator
of
Collections, were present to receive this
award.
It is a tremendous honor for our
living-history organization to receive
the History Outreach Award from
OHLA, shared Kris Jemmott. We have
had great feedback from our guests
this season regarding the Grist Mill
Renovation and Grain Exhibit, and it
is a great compliment to have our hard
work acknowledged by our peers in the
history industry as well.
The renovated Grist Mill and Grain
Exhibit both opened early in the 2014
season. The Grist Mill renovation
included updates to the exterior of the
building as well as the rearrangement
of interior furnishings and new displays
to help share the important stories
associated with the mill. Located in
the lobby of the Museum Building, the
Grain: From Field to Flour Exhibit
presents an in-depth look at grains
while offering some hands-on learning
as well. The Grain Exhibit will remain
on display through the 2015 season.
Thanks to the support of the Ohio
Humanities Council, an agriculture
lecture series was also held this season

to commemorate the opening of the
Grist Mill and Grain Exhibit.
Since its founding in 1960, the
Ohio Local History Alliance has
worked closely with the Ohio Historical
Society (OHS). Both organizations
share a common goal to encourage
the preservation and the presentation
of Ohios heritage. Although separate
organizations, they are joined by this
common purpose and by the belief that
through collaboration the two groups
can be effective in meeting their goals.
The staff of the OHS Local History
Office administers and coordinates all
OHLA programs. The OHLA, through its
twenty-three person board of trustees,
provides direction and oversight for
those programs and also serves as the
nucleus of a network of organizations
and individuals interested in all aspects
of community history in Ohio. For more
information about OHLA visit www.
ohiolha.org
While Sauder Village closes for the
regular season at the end of October,
there are special programs, retreats
and educational classes offered year
round. Holiday Lantern Tours will be
held at Sauder Village on November
30 and December 6, 7, 13 and 14
by reservation only. Call Sauder
Village at 800.590.9755 or visit www.
saudervillage.org for more information
and to make a reservation for the
Holiday Lantern Tours.
For more information about Sauder
Village, Ohios largest living-history
destination, call 1-800-590-9755, visit
www.saudervillage.org, like Sauder
Village on Facebook or follow us on
Twitter and Instagram.
Four County Career Center honored

six graduates from the Career Center
who have had success in their careers
and who will serve as outstanding
representatives for the school at the
17th annual Wall of Fame awards
program Monday evening. Nominations
for this honor are open to the public
and based on the areas of significant
contributions to the individuals career,
the community, education, and Four
County Career Center.
This was also the first year for
the Distinguished Service Award
presented to the individual who has
displayed on-going dedication and
commitment to the Career Center and
to the communities served by the Career
Center. This years recipient is Carole
Wolfe, retired Guidance Counselor at
the Career Center.
The new members were inducted
during the annual advisory committee
dinner where Ellie Cichocki, Workforce
Development/Job
Placement
Coordinator, served as Master of
Ceremonies.
Superintendent
Tim
Meister formally welcomed everyone
and gave special introductions. The
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jared
Sanchez, a Law Enforcement & Security
Tactics student from Ayersville, and
a Student Ambassador. Erin Betz, a
Health Careers student from Pettisville
and a Student Ambassador, gave the
invocation.
Ronald R. Burk came to the Career
Center from Tinora High School and
enrolled in the Diesel Mechanics
program from which he graduated
in 1982. Ron is currently the owner/
operator of Exceptional Motorcar in
INFORMATION PROVIDED Defiance and lives in Defiance.
Brent Savage enrolled at the Career
Center from Hicksville High School,
entered the Machine Shop program
and graduated in 1972. He is an
Engineering Administrator at Eaton
Corporation in Auburn, Indiana and
lives in Hicksville.
this event fascinating.
Carole Wolfe retired as Guidance
Guest speakers for the day include
Brian Miller, owner of Miller Artificial
Eye Laboratory; Pat Zickgraf, manager
of the Defiance Kroger store; and Dave
Kleck, news and sports director at
WNDH radio in Napoleon. Following
the on-campus presentations, guests
will have the option of taking a 20-30
minute tour at a Clear Channel radio
station in Defiance or Napoleon.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with the
presentation beginning at 9 a.m.
Coffee and cookies will be provided in
the morning, with lunch available offsite or at the NSCC Caf for $7. Guests
must register by calling Cecily Rohrs
at 419.267.5502 or emailingcrohrs@
The Parkview care you
NorthwestState.edu.
The
$5
registration fee is payable at the door.
Counselor from the Career Center in

2004 but continues to be active as an
Endowment Board Member, Williams
County Retired Teacher Association
and District 1 Director of the Ohio
Retired Teachers. Carole was also
instrumental in the start of the Wall of
Fame at Four County seventeen years
ago. Carole lives in Bryan.
G. Michael Christman attended
the Career Center from Hicksville
High School and graduated in 1972
in the Drafting program. Michael is
currently president/owner of Guardian
Engineering in Wauseon where he lives.
Michael Kohl Sennett came to
the Career Center from Ayersville
High School, entered the Computer
Networking & Repair program and
graduated in 2002. He is currently
IP System Administrator at Buckeye
Cable System in Toledo and lives in
Toledo..
Jody (Hallett) Strahle enrolled at
the Career Center from Bryan High
School and graduated in 1976 in the
Clerical program. Jody is the Accounts
Payable/Cashier at the Community
Hospitals & Wellness Centers in Bryan
where she lives.
Shelly Wagner attended the Career
Center from Edgerton High School,
entered the Cosmetology program and
graduated in 1983. She is currently
the owner of the Hair Loft in Bryan and
lives in Edgerton.
A picture/plaque of each Wall of
Fame and Distinguished Service
Award recipient will be placed in the
main entrance at Four County Career
Center. A special Thank You is
extended to all area businesses who
continue to employ Career Center
students and give them the opportunity
to succeed. Nominations are now being
accepted for next years Wall of Fame
and Distinguished Service Award.
Contact the Career Center at 419-2673331 for nomination forms or visit the
webside at www.fourcounty.net.
Center For Lifelong Learning

To Go Behind The Scenes
ARCHBOLD, OHIO Who selects the
products you see on the end caps in the
grocery store? Can a radio station run
without anyone at the control board?
What can be done if an injury or birth
defect leaves one without an eye?
Answers to these questions and more
will be revealed during the Center for
Lifelong Learnings upcoming seminar,
Behind the Scenes, on Friday, October
31. Area residents fifty-five and older
are invited to the one-day program at
Northwest State Community College.
Most of our lives, we see whats
on the surface. For this event, well go
behind the scenes to learn about and
see things that are out of the range
of daily living, said Cecily Rohrs,
coordinator of the Center for Lifelong
Learning at NSCC. Anyone who is
even remotely curious is sure to find
Now open!
trust, here in Archbold.
Williams SWCD Announces

Upcoming Open House & Election
You are invited to the Williams Soil
and Water Conservation Districts
(SWCD) annual Open House and Board
of Supervisors Election.
The Open House and Williams
SWCD Board of Supervisors Election
will be held on Monday, November
10, from 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. at the
Williams Soil & Water Conservation
District office in the Agriculture
Services Meeting Room in Bryan.
Voting and registration will take place
during that time. You can also vote by
absentee ballot now until November
10. Call the office for information on
casting an absentee ballot.
The Open House will feature
the election of two Williams SWCD
Supervisors. Candidates in this years
special election are Jon Hake, Adam
Perry, and Berdon Bob Short.
During the Open House, the recipient
of the Outstanding Cooperator Award
will be announced.
Wendys chili, creamed chicken

sandwiches and refreshments will be
served.
Children will be able to fish for
macroinvertebrates in the kiddy pool.
Come and find out how pollutants
flow
through
the
groundwater.
Every hour starting at 2:00 p.m. a
demonstration will be given using
the Groundwater Model.
The last
demonstration will start at 5:00 p.m.
The Williams SWCD Board and
Staff invite you to come together to
cast your vote with people who have
the mutual interest of conserving
our land and water for those who
live beyond us! We hope to see you
at this years Williams SWCD Open
House as we commemorate 67 years of
conservation.
For more information contact the
Williams SWCD office at 419-636-9395
Ext. 3 or 419-636-2349 Ext. 3.
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going.
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going.
Parkview Physicians Group is pleased to

announce that our FirstCare clinic in Archbold
is now open! The new clinic is here to provide
the Archbold community with quick care when
Hours:
10 a.m. 8 p.m. Monday Friday
9 a.m. 1 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday
Archbold location:
illness or injury strikes. Its the Parkview care
121 Westfield Dr., Suite 4
you trust, now more convenient than ever.
Archbold, OH 43502
Phone:
(419) 445-2015
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MORE GENERAL AREA NEWS
Michael McMaster To Explain Local World War I

History At Williams County Historical Society Dinner
The Williams County Historical Society will be
hosting a dinner on Thursday, November 6th at
6:30 p.m. at the museum. Speaking at the dinner
honoring the anniversary of World War I will be
Micheal McMaster who will explain the Loyalty
Trials held in Northwest Ohio during the war.
McMaster was born and raised in Napoleon,
Ohio. After serving as a combat infantryman in the
United States Army from 1988-1991, he attended
Bowling Green State University and graduated
Cum Laude with a B.S. degree in Elementary
Education in 1996. Michael McMaster taught at
St. Catherines of Toledo School for 3 years and
returned to Bowling Green State University in
2001 to earn a M.A. degree in American Culture
Studies. His Masters thesis, Henry County in the
Great War, was nominated for award in 2003. It
was this thesis that was the basis for his second
published book, Henry County in the Great War:
German-Americans, Patriots, and Loyalty. 19141918. Today, Michael McMaster is the Education
Programs Coordinator for the Wood County
Historical Center and Museum in Bowling Green,
Ohio. Michael has been with the museum for the
last 11 years. In 2007, Michael published All
for the Glory of God: The Biography of Ms. Edna
Theel.
McMaster married Anna (Rausch) in 1993.
They have four children: Samuel, Elyse, Claire,
and Elliot. He currently resides in rural Henry
County.
In summing up his presentation for the
dinner, McMaster explained that In 1918
an organization in Napoleon, Ohio called The
League of American Patriots of Henry County
was formed with the reported purpose of
stamping out pro-German propaganda in the
county. Despite their stated goal, the League of
American Patriots, lead by Napoleons Methodist
and Presbyterian ministers, set its aim on the
German Lutheran churches and especially their
parochial schools. Several high profile Loyalty
Trials were held by the League in Napoleon,
Ohio. Nearly all of the targets of these loyalty
trials were German Democrats running for office.
In 1918 in Henry County, Ohio, like many other
places in the United States at the time, petty
religious, political, and personal grudges were
exacerbated by the German spy hysteria that
gripped America. Patriotism was used as a cloak
to settle these scores. McMasters presentation
is expected to last approximately 30 minutes.
The Italian dinner for the event is being
prepared by the Williams County Fair Foundation
and tickets are $12.00 per person. This event is
open to the public. Seating is limited, so please
call your reservation in today to 419-485-8200.
Tickets may be paid for at the door, but your
reservation is requested for the dinner count.
Williams County Humane Society

Charlie
Charlie is an 8 year old
basset hound mix. He
behaves very well, but
would be best in a home
without younger children, as he needs a family that will respect his
space while sleeping. His
adoption fee has been
reduced to $60.
Kacey
Kacey is a 2 year old
neutered male with front
claws removed. He gets
along with everyone. All
adult cats are $30 until
the end of October.
For more information, call or visit the Williams County
Humane Society at 09464 County Road 13, Bryan, Ohio
43506, (419) 636-2200. The cost of adoption is $160 for
dogs and $35 or 2 for $50 through August 31st for cats
and includes the pets spay or neuter, disease testing, updating of shots, flea and parasite treatments.
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CHURCH & SPIRITUAL NEWS
Devotional Thought / Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Winning The Battle

For A Generation
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU
WERE FREE, REALLY FREE?
If someone were to make

it possible for you to go
wherever you would like what
would do? Where would you
For high school football players, Friday is game day!
pared you to do - and then go do it! The disciples were told
go? With whom would you go?
I remember getting up in the morning, getting ready for
to take nothing with them except walking sticks. Jesus
To be set free from our debts,
school with excitement! Unfortunately my attitude wasnt
gave them His authority, and that was all they needed
burdens, fears and past, what
reflecting the joy of education, it was all about the game
within them to accomplish the task at hand.
else could you say but what
that night. There were definitely butterflies in my stom3. Be responsible - do your job. On Friday night I didnt
freedom!
ach. Each class took an eternity, but eventually school
worry about the defense of our team. I was on the offenTully Tchividjian writes
ended and I would drive home and start my pre-game
sive team. I didnt worry about the wide receivers role, I
about what it means to be
ritual. Id cook myself 3 eggs, do a final gear check, and
played on the line. I was responsible for one area, I did my
truly set free in his book
head to the school locker room. Equipment check, run
job regardless of what was going on around me. Matter of
through on the field, in and out of the locker room at least
fact, I didnt worry about what the other team thought of Surprised by Grace (Crossway, 2014, page 182).
twice, pre-game prayer, coach closes with a fiery speech
me either. They were my opponent! They didnt want to Tchividjian writes
Theres a story that has been told from Civil
and a few swear words, then the team walk to the field!
see me succeed, so they cared less about my role. Jesus
War
days before Americas slaves were freed, about
Game time!
instructed his team and told them if people rejected them,
No matter what sport or activity you participate in thats okay. Move on. They were responsible to faith- a northerner who went to a slave auction and
game day is special! No matter if its a project at work, or
fully and carefully share the message. That was their role. purchased a young slave girl. As they walked away
the day you make a presentation - game day is unique!
They were not responsible for the reaction of those who from the auction, the man turned to the girl and told
her, Youre free.
Jesus and His team also experienced a few game day
heard the message. Be faithful in your role - do you job!
With amazement she responded, You mean, Im
moments. In Mark chapter 6 of the Bible, there is a story
Living for Jesus isnt easy in this world, its definitely
about Jesus and His team. They went from village to vila challenge and sometimes it can cause us to have but- free to do whatever I want?
Yes, he said.
lage teaching people, just as an athlete goes from week to
terflies in our stomach! So, as you live each day for JeAnd to say whatever I want to say?
week playing different community teams. What can we
sus like a game day, be a team! Lets work and minister
Yes, anything.
learn from this game day story?
together. Lets set aside our differences and discover our
1. Be a team! Jesus paired up his players and had
unity in Jesus Christ.
And to be whatever I want to be?
them work together in pairs. We know that our strength
Trust in Gods care. He created each of us with gifts
Yep.
comes from God, but He meets many of our needs and
and skills; we are equipped with the greatest resource And even go wherever I want to go?
has us accomplish His work through our teamwork with
His Spirit. Walk with confidence, live with poise! Then go
Yes, he answered with a smile. Youre free to go
others. As you serve Jesus Christ, dont do it alone. Put
do it! We have a mission, a role, a duty to share Gods love wherever youd like.
aside your petty differences, break down your racial barwith others! Regardless of what others think about us, we
She looked at him intently and replied, Then I
riers, let go of your independent selfish pride...and work
must live for Jesus!
will go with you.
together! Games are won as a team, not by the superstar.
I love it! Jesus prepared his team for game day! He
What Would You Do if You Were Free, Really
2. Trust in Gods care, not your own resources. As
is also preparing us! Its game day! Get excited! If you Free? I pray that you would go with the One who
the pregame clock ticks down, time for preparation disaphave placed your faith in Jesus Christ, you are playing on set you free and for those of us who are people of
pears. No more coaches instructions, no more chalkboard
a victorious TEAM and He has prepared you for victory!
faith to be set free by Jesus is the greatest freedom
talks, and no more practice runs. Its time to play. You
For more reading check out; John 17:22-24; Galatians of all.
have to trust all that the coach has taught you and pre6:4-5; and I John 4:4.
Jesus responded to the question of true freedom
this way And Ye shall know the truth and truth
shall make you free, John 8:32, KJV.
What would you say about true freedom? Are you
On Wednesday, November 12, the First Christian cient drive thru carry-out is also available from 4:30 un- free, free indeed? If not, whats holding you back?
Church (Disciples of Christ) in Wauseon will host its an- til sold out in the church parking lot. The menu for the As the writer to Hebrews put it, Today is the day
nual Chicken Pie Supper and Bake Sale. This is the 135th dinner continues to include homemade chicken pie and of salvation (freedom). Be free, today, forever, Amen!
BY: REX STUMP - GAME DAY TRUTHS
Wauseon First Christian Church Hosts 135th Chicken Pie Supper
year for this delicious tradition which began in 1879 with

a fried chicken dinner for 40 and has been held every year
since except 1943, when it was cancelled due to sugar rationing. The event has grown and changed over the years
to become what it is today -- a generous homemade meal
served to nearly 1000 people.
Serving begins in the churchs fellowship hall at 5:00
and continues until 7:00 or sold out. A convenient, effi-
gravy, real mashed potatoes, cole slaw, cranberry salad,

and assorted dessert pies.
A bake sale beginning at 4:30 is also a part of this annual event.
The public is cordially invited to come and enjoy this
special tradition. The church is located at 129 East Elm
Street in Wauseon across from the post office.
Olive Branch Christian Union To Welcome Souls Harbor
Olive Branch Christian Union Church, located at the

corner of U.S. Highway 127 and County Road P in Fayette, will be hosting the group Souls Harbor on Sunday,
November 2 at 6:00 PM.
Souls Harbor is a Southern Gospel group whose mission is to share the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ
through song. Those who are lost are encouraged to come
to know Christ as their personal Savior; those who know
Christ are encouraged to draw closer to and rely on Him
in their daily lives.
Souls Harbor consists of Ron Brown (baritone) and his
wife Charlene Brown (table sales), their son David Brown
(tenor), and his wife Joy Brown (lead). Also traveling with
the group are David and Joys two boys Ronnie and
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Souls Harbor has appeared which such well known
artists as The Mark Trammel Quartet, The Whisnants,
The Perrys, The Pfeifers, The Hoppers, Gold City, Brian
Free & Assurance, and many more. They have also appeared on a number of radio and television programs in
several states.
For more information on Souls Harbor and their ministry, feel free to visit them at www.soulsharbormusic.
com as well as by joining them on facebook or come see
them at their concert on November 2, which only costs a
love offering.
Southern Gospel Concert
Rick Jones, was former Executive Director of

Defiance Area Youth for Christ and serves
as a pastor of an area local church.
First Baptist Church To Host

Trunk or Treat October 31
Trunk or Treat at the First Baptist Church of Stryker will
be on Friday night October 31st from 5 to 7 PM. The church
is located on the corner of West Lynn and West Street.
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Everyone is invited to attend.
A freewill love offering will be received.
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MORE WAUSEON AREA NEWS
MORE WEST UNITY NEWS
Wauseon Board Of Education West Unity Tiger Cubs Travel To

Montpelier To Learn About Cookies
Addresses Light Agenda
The Wauseon Board of Education
addressed a rather light agenda during
their monthly noon Board meeting held
October 24.
In financial matters brought forth
during the meeting the Board approved:
The FY15-FY19 Five Year Forecast
as required by law.
Donations from Jan Krause and
Ron Hodges to the WHS Speech Team.
Modifications and supplemental
modifications to the FY15 Permanent
Appropriations and the FY15 Certificate
of Resources as presented.
An increase of $400 for the WHS
Athletics change fund.
Then and Now certificates for
the payment of invoices to Clay Ewell
Education and Earl Mechanical.
In personnel matters the Board
approved:
Brandi Freestone and Adraina
Jimenez as Classified Substitutes for the
2014-15 school year pending receipts of

clean BCI/FBI background checks.
A one-year limited classified contract
to Kristin Wymer as the Leggett Reads
Coordinator for the 2014-15 school
year pending receipt of a clean BCI/FBI
background check.
Trevor Dominique as an Athletic
Department Student worker for the
2014-15 school year, effective October
15, 2014.
Kim Machinski and Jenna Henricks
as substitute bus drivers retroactive to
October 6, 2014.
Other matters approved by the
board were a series of six overnight
trips for the WHS Speech Team and
the FFA Overnight Trip/National FFA
Convention.
The next meeting of the Wauseon
Board of Education will be held on
Monday, November 10, 2014 at 5:30 PM
in the Board of Education Office.
Kick Off Your Halloween

Celebrations With A Monster Movie
At The Wauseon Public Library
WAUSEONKick off your Halloween
celebrations with a Monster Movie
Marathon at the Wauseon Public Library
on Thursday, October 30 from 3-7:00
p.m. The Halloween Movie Day is free
and is open to everyone, both the young
and the young at heart.
Come on out and enjoy popcorn and
a movie, shared Library Director Amy
Murphy. And feel free to wear your

Halloween costume to the library.
If you have any questions or would
like additional information about the
Halloween Movie Day, please email
the Wauseon Public Library at amy.
murphy@oplin.org or call 419-3356626.
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SWEET TREATS ... The West Unity Tiger Cubs from pack 669 recently visited
Cookies on Demand in Montpelier. The boys and parents enjoyed hearing about
how Becky Freese got started in her business. Becky told them how she personally
makes every batch of cookies and how she hand scoops them onto cookie trays. The
boys were curious about how many different kinds of cookies she makes and how
many dozen she does in a year. Becky told them that she makes around a million
cookies a year. Cookies on Demand has sent cookies to almost every state in the
United States and has sent to several different countries for the US servicemen
and women. We ended our tour by sampling some of the delicious cookies. Sugar
seemed to be the favorite with the cubs. Thank you Becky for having the Tiger Cubs
for a tour. Pictured here are scouts Darius Ross, Luke Leatherman, Leo Hahn, and
Shane Netcher picking out their cookies.

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HELP WANTED - PART-TIME MEAL DELIVERY DRIVER
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners is accepting
applications for the position of part-time Regular Meal Delivery Driver. This person will report to the Fulton County
Senior Center in Wauseon daily to perform delivery duties as assigned per route, Monday through Friday, approximately 3-5 hours/day. This person might be asked
to transport seniors to one of our nutrition sites and to
assist the site manager. The starting wage will be $8.00
per hour. All interested candidates should send applications to the Fulton County Senior Center by November 14
or visit www.fultoncountyoh.com for more information.
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Legals
LEGAL NOTICE - On October 8, 2014, the Council of the
Village of Pioneer, Ohio passed the following legislation:
Ordinance No. 15-2014: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE VILLAGES AMENDED AND RESTATED
LOAN AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER, INC., AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. This Ordinance authorizes the Village Administrator to enter into
an amendment to an existing loan agreement with American Municipal Power, Inc. which will allow the Village to
make a larger principle payment in 2014 on its obligation
and declares an emergency. All provisions of this Ordinance go into full force and effect immediately.
The complete text of the above legislation can be obtained or viewed at the office of the Village Fiscal Officer, at 409 South State Street, Pioneer, Ohio 43554. This
summary was prepared or reviewed and approved by
Thomas A. Thompson, Village Solicitor for the Village of
Pioneer, Ohio.
LEGAL NOTICE FOR BIDS - The Edon Northwest Local
School Board of Education will be accepting sealed bids
on the following :
2000 Ram 2500 HD 4x4 Truck with 69,604 miles
1994 - 7.5 foot Western Plow
1988 - 8.0 foot Western Plow
All will be sold in their present condition as is and
without express or implied warranty of any kind concerning the condition the items. Items will be sold either individually, or as a set.
Sealed bids will be accepted at the Treasurers office
until 12:00 noon, Wednesday, October 29, 2014. All inquiries should be directed to Todd Muehlfeld, at 419-2723213.
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Kerry Samples, Treasurer
HOME HEALTH AIDES
Caring, dependable individuals needed to assist with home

care needs for elderly & disabled in Fulton County.
Part-time, flexible hours, great for students or
working around other commitments.
CNA/STNA a plus, not required. Training available.
Application online or pick-up at:
Community Health Professionals

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YOUR LOCAL WEEKLY HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE

Wednesday, October 29th, 2014

Jeanette Hull To Receive

Time heals all wounds.

"The Village Reporter"

Your Hometown News Source

PHOTO BY T.J. HUG, STAFF

bers of Commerce. She will be amongst

Stryker Brings Kids Into 21st Century

PHOTO BY T.J. HUG, STAFF

experience of students while providing a

Has Been Extended ...

on most NEW 2014 Ford Vehicles!!!

920 N. Main Street, Bryan, OH

Area Obituaries & Death Notices

Donald L. Dietsch (1956 - 2014)

Leona Edwards (1935 - 2014)

Kevin R. Walz, age 54,

Desiree M. Rapp (1994 - 2014)

Todd A. Leu (1968 - 2014)

Dr. Adriane K. Huffman

John G. Hummel (1939 - 2014)

Shirley A. Batt (1954 - 2014)

YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITIES OF

NORTHWEST OHIO COVERAGE AREAS

REGULATION & POLICY:

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115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio

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Postmaster, please send address corrections to:

Periodical Mail Postage Paid At Bryan, OH 43506

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 2014

(Oct 17) 230 Clinton St, Investigate Complaint

(Sept 27) 7691 Co Rd 14) Ill

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 2014

(Oct 14) 8591 SH 108, Unresponsive

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3

Plates: Dismissed. Costs: $64.

Fulton County Sheriff Roy E. Miller

Aurora, Colorado -- Sheriff Roy E. more than 20,000 members, including

Two Arrests Made In

By: Forrest R. Church,

Two individuals were

The investigation continues, with more charges

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 2014

Edon Village Council Learns

members will keep Council apprised

WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO - THE EDON COMMERCIAL

1993 Edon Quiz Bowl

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Edon School District In Need Of Treatment ...

from taxpayers. After all,

sue wouldnt be too heavy

of district residents are

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 2014

Josiah Hulbert has auditioned for

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