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West Unity Village Council Hears Details Of Possible Trail Acquisition


By: Chelsie Firestone Members of the West Unity Village Council heard some of the details regarding the possible acquisition of two miles of 100 foot wide trail near the village. Such trails are often used by runners, walkers, bikers, and horse riders. The trail is part of the 65 miles of trails commonly known as the Wabash Cannonball corridor and connects to longer trails in Michigan and Pennsylvania. The Village would acquire the trail for a negligible amount of funds from the Northwestern Ohio Rails-to-Trails association (NORTA). This acquisition would put the Village of West Unity in a partnership with other trail owners, including the City of Wauseon. The partnership must approve any improvements to the trail made by the Village and, in return, the Village would maintain a voice in other partners improvements as well. While Mayor Peggy Bernath noted that she believes the acquisition of the trail would be a positive for West Unity, Councilor Ron Hausch did voice some concern regarding liability. After hearing the information provided at the meeting, council approved a resolution allowing the Mayor and Village Administrator Ric Beals to continue discussion with NORTA regarding the acquisition. Other legislative matters addressed by council included the third and final reading of a resolution showing councils support of the levy being asked for by the Millcreek-West Unity School District to fund a security officer. It was again noted that the amount being asked for is not the actual wages of the officer currently in place but, rather, the maximum amount it could cost for such an officer. An ordinance declaring the old 100,000 gallon water tower as an asset no longer needed by the Village was also passed. It has been found that the new 300,000 gallon tower is enough to serve the purposes of the Village and that the cost of upkeep

RAILS TO TRAILS ... The Village of West Unity is currently holding discussions with the Northwestern Ohio Rails to Trails Association regarding the proposed purchase of two miles of trails by the Village from NORTA.

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Unemployment Rates Continue To Fall Across Counties & State


or below 5.0%. These counties include Mercer (3.7%), Delaware (4.1%), Holmes (4.1%), Auglaize (4.2%), Union (4.6%), Hancock (4.7%), Franklin (4.9%), and Logan (5.0%). In comparison, six counties had rates higher than 10.0%. These counties include Monroe (12.5%), Morgan (10.8%), Pike (10.8%), Huron (10.4%), Meigs (10.2%), and Ottawa (10.2%). The total number of Ohioans unemployed is down to 353,000 in March from 377,000 in February and from 421,000 12 months ago. Areas seeing job growth over the last month included construction (+4600), leisure and hospitality (+4800), professional and business services (+3200), education and health services (+2400), and state government (+400). Losses were seen in manufacturing (-3500); mining and logging (-100); trade, transportation, and utilities (-4900); other services (-1600); financial activities (-900); local government (-3500); and federal government (-100). The U.S. unemployment rate, at 6.7%, remained unchanged from February to March and is down from 7.5% one year ago. Ohioans wishing to learn more about unemployment benefits or who are in search of a job can visit www.ohiomeansjobs. com. The information in this article and the monthly statistical analysis it is based upon are also available at http://jfs.ohio.gov/ ocomm.
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outweighs the benefits of keeping the tower in use. Passage of the ordinance will eventually allow the Village to accept bids to dismantle the tower. In his report, Village Administrator Ric Beals informed council that Tim Fry won the bid for tree and stump removal and will begin shortly, the 1983 sump truck was sold to Bob Turner for $3050, the Oak Street fire

pump passed the annual fire inspection, the CCNO work crew has recently painted the interior of the old shelter house, and that the Village recently saw a demonstration of a Durapatcher that might be used for pot hole repair. It was recently learned that the Village is now also responsible for repairs along state and federal highways so such a piece of equipment

might be useful. Beals will be speaking with other nearby villages and cities who own the equipment to seek advice. He will also be working to provide Council with estimates regarding an emergency generator for the Village as well as be attending a non-public meeting for village and county officials regarding CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

Light Agenda For Wauseon Board Of Education Noon Board Meeting


By: Chelsie Firestone THE VILLAGE REPORTER The Wauseon Board of Education met Thursday, April 24 for their regularly monthly noon school board meeting. After observing a moment of silence in remembrance of John S. Tiffany, the owner of Tiffanys Caf and a long time teacher in Wauseon Schools, the Board moved on to conduct business as usual by first approving the creation of fund 007-9021, the John S. Tiffany Scholarship Fund. The Board also accepted with gratitude donations from Dons Automotive Group, LLC ($400 to the Class of 2015 for Prom), the American Legion ($1500 to the WPS Food Pantry), and Community Outreach (Wauseon Bus Drivers) ($25 to the John S. Tiffany Scholarship Fund). Personnel items approved during the meeting included one-year limited certificated teaching contracts to Sara Rupp as a WHS Math Teacher and Derek Eddings as the WES Physical Education Teacher. Both contracts are for the 2014-15 school year and, as standard, are contingent upon the receipt of a clean BCI/FBI background check. Oneyear limited non-athletic supplemental contracts were also approved for Joy Hutchison as the WMS Student Council Advisor and Sherry Burke as the WHS Student Council Advisor for the 201415 school year. Ronald Shipley was also approved as a Substitute Sweeper for the 2013-14 school year. Other personnel items addressed by the board included the acceptance of Jessica Aeschlimans resignation as both the WHS/WMS Vocal Music Teacher and the 2014-15 Summer Vocal Music Advisor and Spring Musical Assistant. Aeshlimans resignation will go into effect with the close of the 201314 school year. The appointment of Sarah Short to the Wauseon Public Library Board of Trustees to complete the term of Nancy Yackee, from May 13, 2014 through December 2018, was also approved. During the meeting the board also authorized the construction of a separate athletic facility on the condition that all of the total projected funds needed to complete the project are met through in-kind and monetary donations. Once constructed, the Wauseon Athletic Boosters, along with the support of private contributors, will donate the facility to the Wauseon Board of Education. The Board also authorized the Superintendent to implement the 1:1 Initiative using remaining funds from the OSFC Building project, which are limited to instructional and facility expenditures. More information on the athletic facility and the 1:1 Initiative can be found in the accompanying press releases from the Board of Education located in the "Wauseon News" section of this edition. The next regular meeting of the Wauseon Board of Education will be held at 5:30 pm on Monday, May 12 at the Board of Education. Chelsie Firestone may be reached at chelsie@thevillagereporter.com

By: Chelsie Firestone THE VILLAGE REPORTER According to the most recent data release by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services on April 18, 2014, unemployment rates have continued to improve across the state of Ohio. The March unemployment rate for Ohio, at 6.1%, is down from 6.5% in February and 7.3% one year ago. All of Ohios 88 counties saw improvement over the last month. Locally, unemployment in Williams County dropped from 6.2% in February to 5.7% in March and in Fulton Coun-

ty from 8.1% to 7.3% over the same time frame. Despite these improvements Williams County fell from 73rd to 64th and Fulton County from 28th to 24th in the state ranking. The state ranking ranks counties 1st through 88th with the highest unemployment rate ranked first. The fall in ranking for both counties is due to the improvement of other counties within the state. Statewide unemployment ranged from a low 3.7% in Mercer County and a high of 12.5% in Monroe County, which was at 14.2% just one month ago. Eight counties had rates at

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Area Obituaries & Death Notices


Paul S. Atkinson (1942 - 2014)
Paul S. Atkinson, age 72, of Delta and formerly of Pemberton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, April 23, 2014 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, OH. Paul was born in Hancocks Corner, NJ on January 30, 1942 to the late Samuel Atkinson and Marion (Budd) Atkinson. Paul graduated from Pemberton High School in 1963. On June 12, 1964 he was united in marriage to Karen McGirr and together they shared 50 loving years. Paul was a Veteran having served with the US Airforce from 19611965. Prior to his retirement in 2012, he worked as an electro-mechanic for Hindley Electronics in Bowling Green, OH. Paul was an avid gardener, raising everything from fruits to all varieties of vegetables. Paul is survived by his wife, Karen Atkinson; son, David Atkinson of Delta; sisters, Dorothy (Charles) Rue of NJ and Alice (Ronald) Tripp of NJ; and grandchildren, Joel, Casie and Hailey all of Columbus, OH. Those wishing a show of sympathy may make a contribution to the charity of the donors choice in Paul memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.

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Bruce Allen Alwood (1958 - 2014)


Bruce Allen Alwood, age 56, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014, at his residence. Bruce was a professional builder and owned Alwood Construction. He loved motorcycle racing and building homes. He also enjoyed fishing and golf. Bruce Allen Alwood was born on February 25, 1958, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of David A. and Sharon L. (Heisler) Alwood. He was a graduate of Springfield High School. He married Christine Marie Spangler on June 18, 1977 in Delta, Ohio and she survives. Bruce is also survived by his children, Jacob Alwood, of Toledo, Jaylynn (Patric Gearhart) Alwood, of Edon and Jessica (Robert) Alwood-Wheeler, of South Bend, Indiana; grandchildren, Kathryn and Alexander Alwood- Wheeler, of South Bend, Indiana, Aiden, Jazzmyn and Ian Gearhart, of Edon and his mother, Sharon Alwood, of Toledo. He was preceded in death by his father, David Alwood, paternal grandparents, Leland and Ruth Alwood and maternal grandparents, Raymond and Evelyn Heisler. Memorial contributions are requested to the family to assist with medical costs and can be sent directly to the funeral home. To sign the online register or to send condolences, please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com.

Gloria D. Nagel (1943 - 2014)


Gloria D. Dood Nagel, 71 years, of West Unity, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014 at her residence with her family at her side. Gloria was born March 27, 1943 in West Unity, Ohio, the daughter of the late Marion and Lodeema (Gee) Foust. She was a 1961 graduate of Bryan High School. Dood married Ronald D. Nagel on September 2, 1961 in Bryan, Ohio, and he preceded her in death on June 4, 2009. Dood was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker, and took great pride in caring for her family. She enjoyed going shopping and their trips to Las Vegas to try their luck in the various games. Surviving are her two daughters, Lisa (Charles) McGrady of Bryan and Gina (Joel) Benedict of Traverse City, Michigan; three grandchildren, Andrew McGrady of Bryan, Zachary Benedict of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Ashley (Bill) Karczewski of Grand Rapids, Michigan; one great-grandson, Otto Karczewski; two brothers, David (Karen) Foust of Bryan and Thomas (Becky) Foust of Montpelier, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ronald, two sisters, Jeanne Stamm and Annie Martin as well as one brother, Marion Foust. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions be made to Cancer Assistance of Williams County. Condolences may be sent to the family or the online guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com

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Neta B. Gerbert (1922 - 2014)


Neta B. Gebert, 91, of Montpelier passed away Wednesday evening at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Montpelier. She was born on June 14, 1922 in Bridgewater Township to George W. and Lelah V. (Allomong) Yoder. Neta graduated from Pioneer High School in 1940. She attended the Warners School of Beauty Culture in Toledo. Neta married her first husband, Arlo Ray Stoner , in 1941. On November 22, 1975 she married Vernon D. Gebert and he preceded her in death. Neta was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Bryan. In 1986 she retired from Robinair Manufacturing in Montpelier after 12 years of working in light assembly. While at Robinair she was the president for 10 years of the International Association of Machinists Union, Local #2492. She is survived by one son, Arlo Ray Stoner, Jr. of Montpelier; one daughter, Nancy A. Vermillion of Haskins, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. Neta was preceded in death by her parents, husband Vernon, one son George R. Stoner, two brothers Forrest and Morris Yoder and one sister Nora Scott. Donations may be made to Montpelier Senior Center or Pilot Dogs in Columbus. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com.

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Donna M. Beverly (1926 - 2014)


Donna M. Beverly, age 88, of Liberty Center, peacefully passed away Friday morning, April 25, 2014 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Decatur, MI; one of two children born to Benjamin Zwalua and Dorothy (Labadie) Zwalua. Donna graduated from Kalamazoo High School in Michigan. She was a telephone operator for many years at Michigan Bell before retiring. Donna was a past member of The Eastern Star. Some of her fondest hobbies included knitting, reading, baking, and most of all spending time with her family. Along with her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Wilson in 1959, later by her second husband, Denver Beverly, in 2008 and brother, James Zwalua in 2013. Surviving are her children, Randy (Lisa) Beverly of Delta, Terry (John) Engel of Napoleon and Robert (Betty) Wilson of Lake Stevens, WA; 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren; nephew, Robert (Sharon) Zwalua; two great nieces, one great nephew and special neighbor, Danielle Reimund. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Red Cross of Henry County or a charity of the donors choice in Donnas memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www. barnesfuneralchapel.com.

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Margaret May Smith (1925 - 2014)


Margaret May Smith, 89, died at her home at sunrise on April 8, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 28, 1925 in Van Wert, Ohio. She was the daughter of Velma (McDaniel) and Robert Toker. Margaret married Kenneth L. Smith Dec. 1, 1945 and he preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her sister Alice Brown and son Larry K. Smith in 1949. Survivors are her sister, Mrs. Russel (Betty) Shook, Latty Ohio, three sons Robert G. (and wife, Linda) Smith, Edon, Michael 5 J. Smith, Holiday City, Ronald G. Smith, Archbold; daughter Patti J. Carr, Bryan; ten grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. Margaret worked at GTE as a telephone operator for 21 years. Private family grave side services were held at Riverside Cemetery in Montpelier. Preferred memorials are to Hospice Care of Community Hospitals of Williams County. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.thethompsonfuneralhome. com.

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DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION MEMBERS ... Scout David Williams chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, met on April 4 at 11:30 a.m. for a luncheon at the Union Street Grill in Bryan. Eight members were present, and Rosanne Fisher was hostess. Northwest District Director, Marilyn Steinhart, was the program speaker, giving a presentation titled, How the Rattlesnake Became the Symbol of American Unity and Freedom. Steinhart shared images of political cartoons, flags, and currency featuring the rattlesnake and mottoes such as Join, or Die and Dont Tread on Me as patriotic symbols of Colonial unity in America. Before the nation had an official flag, many brave men fought and died under the symbol of the rattlesnake. The chapter will next meet May 2 at the Williams County Extension Office in the meeting room at 1:00 p.m. Pictured from left to right: Regent Linda Stanek and Marilyn Steinhart.

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Over a dozen Pettisville volunteers have given their time to create the 2014 Friendship Days Quilt, a fund raising project for their community park. Mindy Borer, this years Quilt Chairman, is hoping a dozen more quilters come forward to help move their project along. The Friendship Days Quilt is made from a collection of hand dyed batiks, pieced by Mindy Borer and marked by CaraLou Grieser and Karen Nafziger. It measures 95 x 110 and the quilt pattern is called Swoon. The plans are to raffle the quilt at the Pettisville Park during the auction held for the parks benefit. This summers festival runs June 27-29 and a list of events can be found at www.FriendshipDays.org. The quilting process, taking place at Marilyns Beauty Shop on county rd. 19, just south of Pettisville, is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Photos of the quilting are available on the Friendship Days Facebook page and on the festival website. If youd like to volunteer, you can email Mindy@ FriendshipDays.org.
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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY AREA LOCAL POLICE, EMS &FIRE REPORTS
Fire (Apr. 11) 303 W Leggett St., Ill Person (Apr. 11) 840 W Leggett St. #304, Ill Person (Apr. 12) 12372 Co Rd D, Field Fire (Apr. 12) 16900 Co Rd K, No Transport (Apr. 12) 214 Madison St., Difficulty Breathing (Apr. 12) 16556 Co Rd AC, Lift Assist (Apr. 13) 634 N Shoop Ave., Ill Person EDON P.D. (Apr. 13) 133 E Willow St., Dif(Apr. 13) 911 Hang Up ficulty Breathing (Apr. 14) Citizen Assist (Apr. 13) 358 W Elm St., Ill (Apr. 14) Citation; Speed Person (Apr. 14) Well Being Check (Apr. 14) 303 W Leggett St., Ill (Apr. 14) Agency Assist Person (Apr. 15) Citizen Assist (Apr. 14) 141 W Chestnut St., (Apr. 16) Citation; Speed Fall (Apr. 17) Suspension (Apr. 15) 925 Doris Dr., Lift (Apr. 17) Warning; Improper Assist Passing (Apr. 15) 665 Pine St., Ill Person (Apr. 17) Citizen Assist (Apr. 15) 721 S Shoop Ave., Ill (Apr. 18) Traffic Detail Person (Apr. 18) Warning; No Tail (Apr. 15) 422 Clover Lane, Ill Lights Person (Apr. 18) Warning; Unsecured (Apr. 15) Co Rd 14 & Co Rd J, Load Vehicle Fire (Apr. 18) Warning; Improper (Apr. 16) 228 Cherry St, Injured Backing Person (Apr. 18) Warning; Speed (Apr. 16) 415 Cole St #18, Lift (Apr. 18) Warning; Speed Assist (Apr. 19) Agency Assist (Apr. 16) 133 E Willow St., Ill Person STRYKER P.D. (Apr. 18) 7856 SH 108, Ill Person (Apr. 18) Traffic Citation; Stop (Apr. 18) 9410 Co Rd 16, Grass Sign Fire (Apr. 18) Loud Noise (Apr. 18) 840 W Elm St #501, Ill (Apr. 18) Traffic Citation; Stop Person Sign & Driving Under Suspen(Apr. 19) 7856 SH 108 #35, Ill sion Person (Apr. 18) Neighborhood Dispute (Apr. 19) 1375 N Shoop Ave., Ill (Apr. 18) Trespassing Person (Apr. 19) Agency Assist (Apr. 19) US 20 A & Co Rd 25, (Apr. 19) Well Being Check Injury Accident (Apr. 19) Traffic Warning; Stop (Apr. 19) 445 E Oak St., Mulch Sign Fire (Apr. 20) Parking Complaint (Apr. 19) 407 E Lutz Rd, Arch(Apr. 20) Civil Complaint bold, Fall (Apr. 20) Agency Assist (Apr. 20) Fire WAUSEON POLICE (Apr. 21) Telephone Harassment (Apr. 16) 205 N Fulton St., Ac(Apr. 21) Warrant Service; Adult cident (Property Damage) Arrest (Apr. 16) 1130 Barney Oldfield (Apr. 22) Traffic Warning ; Speed Dr., Animal Call (Apr. 22) Traffic Citation; Speed (Apr. 16) 1200-B N Shoop Ave., (Apr. 23) Medic Assist Debris/Item In Roadway (Apr. 24) Medic Assist (Apr. 16) 247 Greco Dr., Run (Apr. 24) Traffic Warning; Speed Away or Unruly (Apr. 24) Traffic Warning; Head- (Apr. 16) 151 S Fulton St., Inveslights Required tigate Complaint (Apr. 16) 840 W Elm St Unit 130, PIONEER P.D. Loud Noise No reports received at time of (Apr. 17) 840 W Elm St Unit 403, press. Suspicious Activity (Apr. 17) 418 Cedar St., SuspiWEST UNITY P.D. (Apr. 14) Warning; 2 Headlights cious Vehicle/Red Car (Apr. 17) 129 Courthouse Plaza, Required Animal Call (Apr. 14) Harassment (Apr. 17) 615 W Elm St., Hit(Apr. 14) Harassment Skip (Apr. 14) Harassment (Apr. 17) 840 W Elm St Unit (Apr. 14) Suspicious Person 1300, Loud Music (Apr. 15) Civil Matter (Apr. 17) 840 W Elm St Unit (Apr. 15) Illegal Dumping 1307, Investigate Complaint (Apr. 15) Ordinance Violation (Apr. 17) 815 Ottokee St., Stolen (Apr. 15) Probation Violation Bike (Apr. 15) Noise Complaint (Apr. 18) 1022 Cherokee Dr, (Apr. 16) Medical Emergency Suspicious Activity (Apr. 16) Unruly Juvenile (Apr. 18) 248 N Fulton St., In(Apr. 16) Ordinance Violation vestigate Complaint (Apr. 17) Civil Matter (Apr. 18) 311 Beech St., Verbal (Apr. 17) Ordinance Violation Dispute (Apr. 17) Warning; Tail Lights (Apr. 18) 728 Fairway Dr Unit Required 12, Suspicious Person (Apr. 17) Suspicious Person (Apr. 18) 429 Prospect St., (Apr. 18) Warning; Failure to Threats/Harassment Yield (Apr. 18) 230 Clinton St., Inves(Apr. 18) Warning; Following tigate Complaint Too Close (Apr. 18) 810 N Shoop Ave., Larceny (Apr. 19) Found Property (Apr. 18) 614 Douglas Dr., Pos(Apr. 19) Lost Dog sible Income Tax Fraud (Apr. 19) Citation; Crash/Stop (Apr. 18) 713 Third St., Welfare Sign Check (Apr. 19) Ordinance Violation (Apr. 18) 840 W Elm St Unit (Apr. 19) Peace Keeper 1002, Welfare Check (Apr. 19) Agency Assist (Apr. 18) 840 W Elm St Unit 501, (Apr. 20) Warning; Speed 911 Hang Up; Contact In Person (Apr. 20) Citation; Crash/Fail(Apr. 18) 378 Joanna Dr., Vanure to Control dalism (Apr. 20) Medical Emergency (Apr. 18) 248 N Fulton St., Sus(Apr. 20) Medical Emergency picious Vehicle (Apr. 20) Theft (Apr. 19) 100-B N Brunell St., Suspicious Vehicle MONTPELIER P.D. No reports received at time of (Apr. 19) 141 N Fulton St., Investigate Complaint press. (Apr. 19) 840 W Elm St Unit 506, FAYETTE P.D. 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Arrested were Aubree A. Hite, age 24 and Andrew W. Parks, age 24. Both were incarcerated at CCNO. Hite was charged with Possession of Heroin and Permitting Drug Abuse. Parks was charged with Trafficking in Heroin and Possession of Heroin. Sheriff Miller states that due to the cooperation of all these agencies, drug related investigations will continue to be successful. WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC Joshua M. Ruffer, Bryan, OH. No Operator License. Fine: 350.00, Costs: 95.00. Jail: 90, Suspended: 90. No future violations within next 2 years. Carol L. Wittig, Alvordton, OH. Improper Start/Backing. Waived amount: 150.00. Carol L. Wittig, Alvordton, OH. One Way Traffic. Fine: 50.00, Costs: 79.00. Edward W. Gipple, III, Montpelier, OH. Driving Under Suspension. Arraignment. Edward W. Gipple, III, Montpelier, OH. No Plate Light. Waived amount: 150.00. Robert H. Seibert, Bryan, OH. Financial Responsibility Suspension. Fine: 250.00, Costs: 84.00. Jail: 30 days. Operator license suspended from 03/19/2014 to 09/15/2014. Electronic monitoring 30 days. Robert H. Seibert, Bryan, OH. 51/35 speed. Fine: 25.00, Costs: 40.00. Robert H. Seibert, Bryan, OH. Seat Belt. Dismissed with costs: 40.00. Richard A. Mojica, Jr., Bryan, OH. 40/25 speed. Waived amount: 150.00. Jeremy D. Crisenberry, Pioneer, OH. Stop Sign. Waived amount: 150.00. Eric R. McCullough, Bryan, OH. Assured Clear Distance Ahead. Waived amount: 155.00. Mattias J. Garcia, Bryan, OH. Failure to Control. Fine: 71.00, Costs: 79.00. Jeffery R. Hoagland, Montpelier, OH. Seat Belt. Fine: 30.00, Costs: 40.00. Bradley V. Dahl, Blakeslee, OH. 66/55 speed. Fine: 46.00, Costs: 79.00. Kodie A. Lerma, Bryan, OH. Seat Belt. Waived amount: 70.00. Thomas W. Schaper, Bryan, OH. 52/35 speed. Waived amount: 125.00. Stephen Casebere, Bryan, OH. Seat Belt. Fine: 30.00, Costs: 40.00. Adrianna M. Martin, Montpelier, OH. Failure to Control. Fine: 71.00, Costs: 79.00. Jacob A. Beltz, Bryan, OH. Stop Sign. Fine: 65.00, Costs: 85.00. Jeffery D. Pierce, Bryan, OH. 69/55 speed. Waived amount: 125.00. Aaron D. Pease, Bryan, OH. 47/35 speed. Waived amount: 125.00. Douglas O. Hanna, Bryan, OH. Seat Belt. Fine: 30.00, Costs: 40.00. Lindsay N. Core, Bryan, OH. Tag/Sticker Violation. Fine: 46.00, Costs: 79.00. Michael B. Cline, Swanton, OH. 65/55 speed. Fine: 46.00, Costs: 79.00. Nicholas A. Kesler, Edon, OH. Seat Belt. Waived amount: 75.00. Kayla C. Beek, Montpelier, OH. 70/55 speed. Fine: 46.00, Costs: 79.00. Terry D. Taylor, Montpelier, OH. 65/55 speed. Fine: 71.00, Costs: 79.00. David B. Conner, Bryan, OH. 68/55 speed. Fine: 71.00, Costs: 79.00. Jeffrey A. Massengale, II, Montpelier, OH. 77/55 speed. Fine: 65.00, Costs: 85.00. Jeffrey A. Massengale, II, Montpelier, OH. Tag/Sticker Violation. Fine: 85.00, Costs: 40.00. Sonya L. Hughes, Bryan, OH. Seat Belt. Waived amount: 70.00. Jeremiah D. Wyse, Bryan, OH. 73/55 speed. Waived amount: 125.00. Jeremiah D. Wyse, Bryan, OH. Seat Belt. Waived amount: 70.00. Jessica R. Dufresne, Pioneer, OH. 65/55 speed. Fine: 46.00, Costs: 79.00. Jeremy J. Pursel, West Unity, OH. Seat Belt. Waived amount: 70.00. Jeffery R. Messer, Edgerton, OH. 66/55 speed. Fine: 46.00, Costs: 84.00. Jason W. Pearson, Edgerton, OH. 67/55 speed. Waived amount: 155.00. Jonathon G. Kline, Bryan, OH. Traffic Control Device. Fine: 40.00, Costs: 85.00. Christina H. Harding, Montpelier, OH. Driving Under Suspension. Fine: 350.00, Costs: 85.00. Operator license suspended from 04/14/2014 to 10/11/2014. Jack R. Hageman, Bryan, OH. 83/70 speed. Costs only: 79.00. Kaitlyn A. Henricks, Bryan, OH. Seat Belt. Waived amount: 70.00. Sara Nelson, Bryan, OH. Stop Sign. Fine: 71.00, Costs: 79.00. Kyrstin E. Goodnight, Bryan, OH. Failure to Yield. Fine: 71.00, Costs: 79.00. Joanne L. Haver, Wauseon, OH. 51/35 speed. Fine: 71.00, Costs: 79.00. Gage Fee, Pioneer, OH. 41/25 speed. Fine: 46.00, Costs: 79.00. Jacob B. Jones, Bryan, OH. 69/55 speed. Fine: 46.00, Costs: 79.00. Robert E. Whitlock, Stryker, OH. Seat Belt. Fine: 30.00, Costs: 40.00. Katey-Ann M. Martinez, Pioneer, OH. Seat Belt. Waived amount: 70.00. Carrie A. Hulbert, Bryan, OH. 67/55 speed. Waived amount: 125.00. Joshua M. Day, Pioneer, OH. Expired Operator License. Fine: 71.00, Costs: 79.00. Micah T. Schumacher, Archbold, OH. 70/55 speed. Waived amount: 125.00. Jesse D. Goetschius, Edon, OH. Violation of Restrictions. Arraignment. Jesse D. Goetschius, Edon, OH. 68/55 speed. Waived amount: 125.00. Nicole A. Garver, Bryan, OH. Stop Sign. Fine: 71.00, Costs: 79.00. Joshua G. Thompson, Montpelier, OH. 72/55 speed. Fine: 65.00, Costs: 85.00. Dennis C. Jackson, Montpelier, OH. Marked Lanes. Fine: 71.00, Costs: 79.00. Cheryl L. Shaffer, Bryan, OH. Improper Start/Backing. Fine: 71.00, Costs: 79.00. Jacob M. Trausch, Bryan, OH. Reckless Operation. Fine: 71.00, Costs: 79.00. Douglas J. Ferguson, II, Montpelier, OH. Display Reg Plates. Fine: 46.00, Costs: 79.00. Cindy J. Zuver, West Unity, OH. Failure to Control. Waived amount: 155.00. Ryan M. Unger, Bryan, OH. Passing on Right. Fine: 65.00, Costs: 85.00. Nickoles T. Dill, West Unity, OH. Stop Sign. Fine: 65.00, Costs: 85.00. Leroy E. Sleesman, Bryan, OH. Failure to Display Operator License. Fine: 150.00, Costs: 79.00. Tamara E. Dickinson, Edgerton, OH. 35/25 speed. Waived amount: 125.00. Alexander J. Lantz, Pioneer, OH. Expired Plates. Fine: 46.00, Costs: 79.00. Bradley H. ONeill, Bryan, OH. Failure to Display Operator License. Fine: 150.00, Costs: 85.00. Bradley H. ONeill, Bryan, OH. Stop Sign. Fine: 35.00, Costs: 40.00. David A. Whitman, Montpelier, OH. Stop for School Bus. Fine: 200.00, Costs: 79.00. David A. Whitman, Montpelier, OH. Assured Clear Distance Ahead. Fine: 50.00, Costs: 40.00. Nicole L. Popp, Montpelier, OH. 68/55 speed. Waived amount: 125.00. Michael J. Maxcy, Bryan, OH. 49/35 speed. Waived amount: 125.00. Robert Golding, Montpelier, OH. Seat Belt. Fine: 30.00, Costs: 40.00. Zachary Smith, West Unity, OH. 40/25 speed. Waived amount: 125.00. William J. Clements, Bryan, OH. Operator License Suspended. Fine: 250.00, Costs: 84.00. Jail: 30, Suspended: 30. Operator license suspended from 04/21/2014 to 05/21/2014. No future violations within next 2 years. Autumn L. Beck, Bryan, OH. OVI/Breath Low. Arraignment. Autumn L. Beck, Bryan, OH. Failure to Control. Waived amount: 150.00. Loni L. Potts, Archbold, OH. 55/35 speed. Waived amount: 150.00. Seth A. Resendez, Montpelier, OH. Expired Plates. Fine: 40.00, Costs: 90.00. Joaquin Tovar, III, Stryker, OH. DUS/FRA. Arraignment. Joaquin Tovar, III, Stryker, OH. Fictitious Registration. Waived amount: 250.00. Nathan A. Lam, Pioneer, OH. OVI/Breath High. Arraignment. Nathan A. Lam, Pioneer, OH. Park/Public Highway. Waived amount: 150.00. Mercedez M. Lloyd, Montpelier, OH. OVI/.08 Blood. Arraignment. Mercedez M. Lloyd, Montpelier, OH. Failure to Control. Waived amount: 150.00. Jonathon L. Sanders, Bryan, OH. Improper Registration. Fine: 46.00, Costs: 79.00. WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL NEWS Jason M. Spry, Bryan, OH. Felonious Assault. The defendant waived a preliminary hearing. The court does find probable cause the defendant committed the crime and probable cause the defendant committed in Williams County, Ohio. Bound over to Common Pleas court. Bond continued at $100,000. No 10% permitted. Temporary protection order issued. Jason M. Spry, Bryan, OH. Burglary. The defendant waived a preliminary hearing. The court does find probable cause the defendant committed the crime and probable cause the defendant committed in Williams County, Ohio. Bound over to Common Pleas court. Joshua M. Ruffer, Bryan, OH. Disorderly Conduct. Fine: 250.00, Costs: 110.00. Jail: 30, Suspended: 20. No future violations within next 5 years. Restitution of $722.92 by 8-1-14 to prosecutor. No contact with victim. Work release granted. Dennis C. Posey, Bryan, OH. Assault. Fine: 250.00, Costs: 214.00. Jail: 180, Suspended: 160.00. No future violations within next 3 years. No contact with victim. Vicki L. Wilson, Bryan, OH. Disorderly. Waived amount: 180.00. Scott D. Wilson, Bryan, OH. Disorderly. Waived amount: 180.00. Joshua Yates, Bryan, OH. Disorderly. Fine: 75.00, Costs: 106.01. Ray S. Ramos, Stryker, OH. Passing Bad Checks. Fine: 100.00, Costs: 127.80. Jail: 30, Suspended: 30. No future violations within next 2 years. Restitution of $47.10 to prosecutor from bond fines and restitution from bonds. Jonathon B. Higbee, Bryan, OH. Passing Bad Checks (6 counts). Arraignment. Bobbie Spilker, Bryan, OH. Disorderly. Fine: 50.00, Costs: 85.00. Jacob R. Moore, West Unity, OH. Passing Bad Checks. Fine: 100.00, Costs: 84.00. Jail: 30, Suspended: 30. No future CONTINUED TO PAGE 4

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violations within next 2 years. Restitution of $68.67 by 5-17-14 to prosecutor. Brian S. Hulbert, Bryan, OH. Theft. Arraignment. Taylor T. Curry, Archbold, OH. Theft. Fine: 250.00, Costs: 199.00. Jail: 30, Suspended: 30. No future violations within next 2 years. 50 hours community service. No contact with victim Wal-Mart. Brandon L. Waterston, Montpelier, OH. Theft. Arraignment. Christopher S. Davis, Stryker, OH. Criminal Damaging (2 counts). Arraignment. Christopher S. Davis, Stryker, OH. Falsification. Arraignment. Christopher S. Davis, Stryker, OH. Criminal Trespass. Arraignment. Christopher L. Bible, Montpelier, OH. Disorderly. Fine: 50.00, Costs: 85.00. Mercedez M. Lloyd, Montpelier, OH. Vehicular Manslaughter. Arraignment. Mercedez M. Lloyd, Montpelier, OH. Underage Consumption. Arraignment. Vicki Cornell, Edon, OH. Companion Animal (20 counts). Dismissed. Vicki Cornell, Edon, OH. Companion Animal (24 counts). Arraignment.

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Keegan Keegan is just a sweet Ol lady looking for some love. This weeks gal is estimated to be around 10 years old. Keegan is already spayed and is calm and gentle. She loves people and is looking for her forever home. Rikki This beauty is Rikki. She is a short haired tiger with beautiful gold tones. Rikki is an adult so she is past that ornery kitten stage. She loves to be held and is already spayed!
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 $70 for cats and includes the pets spay or neuter, disease testing, updating of shots, flea treatments and parasite treatments.

FULTON COUNTY CRIMINAL NEWS Charline Thomas, Fayette, OH. Underage Consumption. Dismissed. Mike Zimmerman, Archbold, OH. No Dog License. Fine: 25.00, Costs: 78.00. Mike Zimmerman, Archbold, OH. Confine Dog. Fine: 25.00, Costs: 54.00. Anjelica L. Garcia, Archbold, OH. Obstructing Justice. Arraignment. Keith D. Kleck, Delta, OH. Possession of Paraphernalia. Arraignment. FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC NEWS Robert J. Stewart, Fayette, OH.

76/55 speed. Waived amount: 188.00. Curtis K. Miller, Wauseon, OH. Seat belt/Driver. Waived amount: 81.00. Elizabeth J. Antar, Archbold, OH. Seat belt/Driver. Waived amount: 81.00. Jason L. Clutter, Archbold, OH. Child Restraint. Waived amount: 96.00. Luke J. Merillatt, Archbold, OH. Seat belt/Driver. Waived amount: 81.00. William O. Short, Archbold, OH. Seat belt/Driver. Waived amount: 81.00. Brandon M. Wagner, Archbold, OH. Failure to Control. Waived amount: 190.00. Velma M. Horst, Archbold, OH. Seat belt/Driver. Waived amount: 81.00. Darby L. Smith, Bryan, OH. 40/25 speed. Waived amount: 135.00. Caleb J. Gunther, Wauseon, OH. DUS/Non-FRA. Arraignment. Mary C. Chase, Delta, OH. License Expired. Waived amount: 117.00. Michael A. Zimmerman, Wauseon, OH. 70/55 speed. Waived amount: 127.00. Katherine D. Johnson, Wauseon, OH. 71/55 speed. Waived amount: 127.00. Ashley N. Nawrocki, Swanton, OH. 75/55 speed. Waived amount: 157.00. Paul E. Colon, Wauseon, OH. 68/65 speed. Waived amount: 117.00. Brianna L. Raab, Delta, OH. No Front Plate. Waived amount: 117.00. Penelope G. Risher, Swanton, OH. 72/55 speed. Waived amount: 127.00. Brandon B. Fry, Archbold, OH. No Operator License. Arraignment. James W. Robinson, Delta, OH. 68/55 speed. Waived amount: 117.00. Jill M. Rohrs, Wauseon, OH.

68/55 speed. Waived amount: 117.00. Roy G. Shelhart, Delta, OH. 70/55 speed. Waived amount: 127.00. Brandon A. Donahue, Delta, OH. Expired Plates. Waived amount: 117.00. Richard N. Verdin, West Unity, OH. 70/55 speed. Waived amount: 127.00. Sara J. Glore, Stryker, OH. 67/55 speed. Waived amount: 117.00. Victoria L. Kreiner, Wauseon, OH. 69/55 speed. Waived amount: 117.00. Nicholas L. Meisner, Swanton, OH. 70/55 speed. Waived amount: 127.00. Emily D. Nisely, Archbold, OH. 69/55 speed. Waived amount: 157.00. Jacob L. Ramos, Wauseon, OH. Failed to Register Vehicle. Waived amount: 117.00. Russel J. Wadsworth, Delta, OH. 49/35 speed. Waived amount: 117.00. FULTON COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Aaron P. Tucker, Toledo, OH Community control violation, 15 months ODRC. Originally convicted of Count 1, Theft, a 5th degree felony, and Count 4, Forgery, a 5th degree felony for which he had received a sentence of 2 years community control. Mathew E. Dewitt, Wauseon, OH Theft, a 5th degree felony. Sentenced to 2 years community control and a reserved sentence of 11 months at ODRC. Shall not enter any bar or tavern or consume alcohol. Shall not have contact with victims. FULTON COUNTY DOMESTIC COURT Rosanna R. Miller, Wauseon, OH, versus Joshua D. Miller, Montpelier, OH. Complaint for divorce granted.

Multi Area Narcotics Task Force Will Be Cleaning Up


Now that spring is upon us, the Multi Area Narcotics Task Force, along with the Member Agencies, would like to remind the citizens of Northwest Ohio to be aware of the litter that they will be picking up along the roadways in the next few weeks. Many organizations and groups have graciously adopted highways throughout Northwest Ohio and are beginning to pick up this litter. During the past three months the Multi Area Narcotics Task Force removed 23 Methamphetamine labs or dump sites in this area. The Multi Area Narcotics Task Force is encouraging all persons who are cleaning the roadways to be aware of the dangers involved with these sites which include, but are not limited to, chemical burns, fire, explosions, and respiratory issues. Protective equipment should be used while picking up and items which have been discarded, including gloves and grabber tongs. If the organization or group finds what they believe to be a meth dump site, they are encouraged to mark the location and call the local law enforcement agency. With the increase in Heroin use in Northwest Ohio, the MAN Unit is also advising these organizations to be aware of an increase in the use of syringes which are also being discarded along the roadways. These should be handled be an adult using great caution and should be placed in a thick walled plastic container, such as an empty bleach bottle, which then can be discarded in a trash container. The Multi Area Narcotics Task Force includes: The Defiance County Sheriffs Office, Fulton County Sheriffs Office, Putnam County Sheriffs Office, Williams County Sheriffs Office, Bryan City Police Department, and the Defiance City Police Department.
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38th Annual Quilt Show Opens 2014 Season At Sauder Village


is recognized as one of the most extensive quilting shops in the area with supplies, books, and more than 3,500 bolts of fabric. There will also be some quilting activities in the historic homes throughout the week. In the Stuckey home the costumed guide will be working on quilt piecing when she isnt cooking. Young guests will be able help lay out quilt squares to help design a quilt in the WitmerRoth home in Pioneer Settlement. Throughout the week guests will also have an opportunity to explore Historic Sauder Village to visit with costumed guides in historic homes, farms and gardens, and community shops. Guests can also watch the many craftsmen at work in the Village including the glassblower, potter, blacksmith, weaver, spinner, and many others! A buggy or train ride, stop at the ice-cream parlor, Sweet Shoppe and Laubers General Store are also favorite activities for guests of all ages. The Sauder Village Quilt Show runs Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. A special Exhibit Only admission pass is available for the annual Quilt Show for $11.00. The admission price for the Quilt Show and Historic Village is only $16.00 for adults and $10.00 for students ages 6-16 or, a two-day pass is available for $25 for adults. Again this year, children 16 and under are free every Sunday this season! For more information about the 38th annual Quilt Show, special workshops or other events planned for the 2014 season at Sauder Village, call 800-590-9755, visit www.saudervillage. org, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @ SauderVillage.

Free Book Available To Korean War Veterans


copy of the book. Once all interested In Country Korean War Veterans of Williams County are served, then surviving spouses will be able to receive a copy. Remaining books will be donated to the local libraries to honor all who served.

From Tuesday, April 29 through Sunday, May 4, guests from across the country will gather in Archbold for the 38th annual Quilt Show at Sauder Village. Again this year, the talents of quilters from throughout the Midwest will be celebrated with a display of more than 400 quilts, unique quilting demonstrations, shopping, special exhibits, workshops, and more! Our six-day Quilt Show celebrates the rich tradition of quilting while showcasing the fine craftsmanship of quilters from throughout the region, shared Kim Krieger, Media Relations. This special event is always a great way to start our Sauder Village season! During the annual Sauder Village Quilt Show, both traditional and modern interpretations of quilts will be represented. Each year the show is a new experience since once a quilt has been exhibited it cannot be re-entered into the Sauder Village Show. With 24 categories ranging from pieced, appliqu and mixed technique to art, masters, baby, miniatures and youth quilts guests are sure to enjoy browsing the variety of quilts this annual event has to offer.

Other highlights of the popular week include live piano music and quilting demonstrations. Some of the demonstrations will vary by day and may include piecing, machine appliqu, embroidery, sewing with denim, English paper piecing, and hand quilting. Guests will enjoy a special exhibit of Masters Class quilts, including quilts by guest artist Gyleen Fitzgerald on the stage in Founders Hall. There will also be a quilt raffle held for a chance to win a fun, twinsize quilt. Tickets for the Queen of Diamonds raffle quilt, created by the quilters at Sauder Village, are only $1.00 each and proceeds will benefit the Junior Historian Program at Sauder Village. Another popular element of this event is the annual Quilt Challenge. This years theme is Line Dancing. Starting a year ago, entrants purchased a challenge packet and were given the challenge to take those fabrics and create a quilt working with only the designated geometric shapes and solid colors. These quilts will exhibit creativity in using lines to create eyecatching pattern and movement as well as depth

and dimension with simple shapes. Always a crowd favorite, this spectacular display will include 22 unique challenge quilts in the lobby of Founders Hall. As part of the Quilt Show, Sauder Village always brings in leaders in the quilting field and this years guest artist is no exception - Gyleen Fitzgerald of Churchville, Maryland. Gyleens quilts blend color, pattern, and texture to provide a contemporary essence to traditional quilting. She shares her enthusiasm for quilting through interactive lectures and workshops. She has also written childrens books, poetry, quilt project books, and magazine articles. Gyleen has appeared on The Quilt Show and Lifetime TV promoting finishing antique quilts and the new spirit of traditional quilting. It is an honor to have such a respected quilt artist involved at the 2014 Sauder Village Quilt Show. For those with a passion for quilting that extends beyond the week-long show, Sauder Village offers a wide range of classes in quilting throughout the year. Threads of Tradition Quilt Shop at Sauder Village, open year round,

A book honoring Korean War veterans is available at no cost to Veterans who served in that conflict. Korea Reborn, a 161-page, hardcover book containing photos depicting images of the Republic of South Korea during the war and as it appears now, thanks to the sacrifice of American Service Members. Copies will be available at the Williams County Veterans Service Office, 1425 E. High Street, Bryan Ohio, Monday April 28th until the supply is exhausted. The book was funded by South Korean sources and is being distributed as a way to show gratitude to Korean War veterans. The books will be given on a first come, first serve basis, during normal business hours, with priority going to those veterans who served in country during the Koran War. A copy of a DD214 is INFORMATION PROVIDED required to receive a free

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Edon Village Council Ratifies Real Estate Purchase Agreement


By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber THE VILLAGE REPORTER

Approving the Board of Public Affairs recent land acquisition was just one item on a busy agenda addressed by Edon Village Council during its regular session held Monday, April 21, 2014 in Council Chambers. Attending the evening meeting were Councilors Lee Lawrence, Duane Thiel, Richard Chapin, Chuck Bidwell, Gale Horn, Mayor Darlene Burkhardt, Fiscal Officer Heidi Bidwell, and Solicitor Tom Thompson; not answering roll was Councilor Roxana Nester. Earlier this month, Andrew Ledyard, Edon BPA Trustee, entered into a contract with Leora Walkup for the purchase of 3.407 acres of real estate within the Village. Surrounding the Villages Wastewater Treatment Plant and accessed from East Indiana Street, the Yoder Estate property was acquired at the purchase price of $16,000. With a vote to suspend the threereading rule, councilors unanimously approved Ordinance 03-14 thereby ratifying the execution of the Purchase Agreement and authorizing Mayor Burkhardt to take any and all actions necessary to carry out and complete the terms agreed to. Council then went on to approve a contract with Larry Meyers to lease the 3.407 acres from the Village for farmland. Additionally that night, Council again suspended the three-reading rule to pass Resolution 01-14: A resolution urging Ohio voters to support State Issue I, the renewal of the State Capital Improvements Program (SCIP), on the May 6, 2014 ballot. Since its inception in 1987, and subsequent renewals in 1995 and 2005, more than 11,500 essential infrastructure improvement projects (roads, bridges, wastewater systems, etc.) have been built with this supplemental assistance. SCIP has

not only provided much needed jobs through local contractors; it has also helped to grow the states economy. State Issue I would renew SCIP by authorizing issuance of $1.875 billion in capital improvement bonds to directly benefit local governments and communities with no new taxes required to fund their repayment. In other action, Council: Reminded everyone Spring Trash pickup is set for Saturday, May 17. Accepted Street Superintendent Jim Brigles submitted letter of retirement; his stated intentions are effective April 1, 2015. Was informed Ohio Health Plan Consortium had disbanded, ending health care coverage for all associates on May 31, 2014; quotes for new insurance options for Village employees are currently being examined. Heard Chief of Police Tom Szymczaks detailed Service Log and Vehicle Report for March. He also noted golf cart inspections would take place May 1 through May 15 at the Police Station; owners will receive their stickers at that time. Was informed by Street Superintendent Brigle the Village backhoe would be picked up and taken to Ridgeville Corners during the week of April 21; transmission and brake repairs (estimated at $7,500-$10,000) are expected to take one week to complete. Reviewed the Street Departments projected summer projects including widening Woodville Street; sealing pavement cracks (use of County equipment to be arranged) and replacing street name signs to comply with new federal regulations (to be completed by 2018). Approved the removal (cutting down, grinding stumps, etc.) of six trees throughout the Village by Quality Tree Service at a cost of eleven hundred dollars.

Authorized Solicitor Thompson to prepare an ordinance sanctioning the removal of three stop signs at the intersection of Main and Railroad Streets; action was requested by Edon Farmers Co-Op (grain trucks entering the plant off Railroad Street would not have to stop.) Approved Taylor Muehlfeld and Brien Moore as summer employees for the Street and Park Departments, respectively; each will be working twenty hours per week at the 2013 hourly rate. Expressed their preference to have the Zoning Inspector position filled with a local individual; upon discussion of the proposed change, the current inspector would be asked to tender his resignation for the next meeting. Learned the Park Board had reorganized with Martha Michael now serving as president; they will meet next on Wednesday, May 7.

Heard a transportation meeting sponsored by Maumee Valley Planning Organization (MVPO) was set for Monday, April 28; members were invited to attend at their choice. Joined Mayor Burkhardt in thanking Don Walton, Pat Dillon, Don Whitney (and all volunteers) for removing Christmas decorations at Walz Park; the time and effort put into completing this huge undertaking is greatly appreciated. Accepted the Minutes, Financial Report and Bills as presented. Voted to enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel; no action was taken before adjourning. The next regular monthly meeting of the Edon Village Council will be held Monday, May 19, 2014 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Village Chambers.
Lucinda Held-Faulhaber May be reached at publisher@thevillagereporter.com

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Hayden Runyan of Edon has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the Boy Scouts of Americas highest honor. He is a member of Troop 74, chartered by St. Peters Lutheran Church, Edon. Dan Ankney serves as his scoutmaster and Dave Loughborough, assistant scoutmaster. Haydens scouting career began in 2004 when he joined Edon Cub Scout Pack 374 as a Tiger Scout. Having worked his way through the Cub Scout ranks, Hayden earned Cub Scoutings highest honor, The Arrow of Light Award, in April

NEARING GOAL Community donations were recently gifted to Edon Northwest Local Schools to help fund $4,730 needed to complete the Drama Departments Stage Lighting Project. Representatives on hand for check presentations were, front row, from left: Jo Luce (Edon Area Foundation ~ $1,102 donation), Lee Dick (Edon State Bank ~ $1,500 donation), John Toner ($500 initial donation; additional funding pledged to meet fund raiser goal) and Cathy Frastaci, Director of Choirs/ Musicals at Edon Schools and project coordinator. Back row, from left: Susan D. Allomong, Reverend Father Fred Duschl, Estel Wyrick, Jr., Bruce ODonnell and LaRue Reitzel (Edon Area Foundation Advisory Committee members). Unable to attend the morning presentation were Mike Krill, EAF Advisory Committee; Marilyn Toner and Crystal Bowers, Director of Musicals. Anyone desiring to donate to the Edon Area Foundation to benefit the greater Edon-Blakeslee Community may contact any of the nine Advisory Committee members mentioned above.

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70 YEARS AGO APRIL 1944 Mrs. Mildred Scott and mother, Mrs. Rose Miller, had four dinner guests Sunday; Robert Scott and family and Van Dewire and family. 60 YEARS AGO April 1954 Karen Lautzenhiser and Regina Wortkoetter were among 166 FHA girls from all parts of the state who were awarded to State Homemaker degree at the convention held in Columbus. 50 YEARS AGO April 1964 The Earl Wiler home, a mile south of West Unity on highway 127 was broken into sometime Friday evening. The house was ransacked and stolen were two wrist watches, electric shaver, two radios, two electric clocksw and some food. The food included a pie which the thief dropped on the garage floor. George Steffes, Edon, was bound over to the Grand Jury on charges of check forgery. The checks totaled about $190. Joe Steffes, 25, Edon Route 1, incurred two broken angles and a fracture of the lower right leg when he fell off a barn roof. The driving rights of Ellisworth Stahler were suspended by Judge R.N. Hayward after Stahler accumulated 20 driving violation points. The suspension is for 6 months. 40 YEARS AGO April 1974 Linda Long, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Long, Montpelier, was among the new society members initiated recently at Heidelberg College. She was received into the Euglossian Society. A huge blaze, apparently started by arsonists, destroyed the grandstand at the Williams County Fairgrounds. Estimated value of the structure was $50,000. But officials say it would probably cost well over $100,000 to replace at todays prices. 30 YEARS AGO April 1984 Sonja Miller, 16, Edon, was driving a car on County Road 2, when she swerved to avoid striking a dog that crossed the roadway. The car went off the right side of the road and struck a ditch bank. Damage was slight to the car. 20 YEARS AGO April 1994 Congressman Paul Gillmore announced the recent offer of appointment of 5th District resident Michael Curry to the United States Air Force Academy. Michael is the son of David and Patricia Curry of Edon.

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Deb Guilford Welcomed To CHWC-Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary As Guest Speaker


A proposal regarding a possible change to auxiliary meeting dates was put to a vote. Members decided to keep the meeting format the same as currently scheduled. Regular meetings of the auxiliary are held from October through June on the second Monday of the month and no general meeting is held in September (membership month) due to the county fair. The auxiliary executive board meets the first Monday of every month. Upcoming events sponsored by the local auxiliary include the Appreciation Tea recognizing hospital staff members on Monday, May 5th from 2-4 p.m. in the conference room. Volunteers were also requested to assist with the semiannual Book Fair scheduled Monday, April 21st from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., also in the conference room. Nurses Week will be observed May 6th-12th. Jo Clark and Jean Young are in charge of April patient favors. The next regular auxiliary meeting will be held Monday, May 12th at 1 p.m. with program by the Montpelier Tree Commission. Election of officers will be held and roll call will be What are your plans for Memorial Day?. Installation of officers will be held at the luncheon meeting Monday, June 9th at 12 noon at the Thaman Building at Williams County Fairgrounds. Members are encouraged to sign up for the luncheon and guests are always welcome.
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Dear Editor, benefit. We havent always agreed, but I Jason Rockey is the best candidate know that his desire has always been to for the 81st Districts Representative do the best for our community. in Columbus. His local government I am confident that Jason will actively experience on Montpeliers Village work for the good of regular folks like Council and his on-the-ground work us when he gets to Columbus. I am PHOTO PROVIDED history with Ohio Gas Company give also confident that, when he gets there, SPECIAL GUEST ... Deb Guilford, superintendent of Williams County Board of him the real-world experience that is Jasons strong faith will guide him to Developmental Disabilities, pictured at right, served as speaker for the regular sorely needed in state government. the best solutions for the communities meeting of CHWC-Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary on Monday, April 14th. She was I have appeared before Village Council of the 81st District and the Great State the guest of Joyce Schelling, vice president and program committee member, left, in Montpelier on many occasions to of Ohio. who presented Deb an appreciation gift on behalf of the auxiliary. propose and promote projects for our I am so excited that a good man hometown. I found that Jason actively like Jason is stepping up to be our Deb Guilford, Superintendent of Cody Chrisman of Blakeslee serves worked to clarify the important details Representative in Columbus. Williams County Board of Developmental as community employment manager and was able to cut through the fuss and Chris Kannel Disabilities, was guest speaker at the for this area under the Opportunities cloud of sentiment to consider the public Montpelier regular meeting of CHWC-Montpelier for Ohioans with Disabilities or OOD Hospital Auxiliary held Monday, April program. He is available to discuss . 14th in the hospital conference room possibilities with area employers who with approximately 20 members are willing to participate in the program. attending. Some disabled adults are employed at She explained that the board, with restaurants as dishwashers and table a staff of 14, provides services for bussers and have a job coach supervising qualifying children and adults with them while at work. A follow-up coach developmental disabilities such as monitors their performance progress. cerebral palsy or Downs syndrome. Emphasis is placed on abilities instead Disabilities include those diagnosed of disabilities. at birth and those which occur later Some individuals with disabilities in a childs development or accidental are provided opportunities at sheltered impairments, prior to the age of 22. workshops like Quadco in Stryker which Developmental deficiencies must provides transportation to and from the be apparent in at least three areas of work site. Individuals also participate in living regarding what the client is able Special Olympics and adult recreational to accomplish and what he/she has activities such as basketball. A summer difficulty with, such as self care, money youth program is offered with work management, or mobility restrictions. experiences highlighted. In some cases, an individual might have The board also offers qualifying multiple disability diagnoses. financial assistance through family Services offered by the board follow support services. For example, some state-mandated regulations. The families are reimbursed for mileage Enrichment Center, located southeast for disabled children who require of Montpelier on St. Rt. 15, was treatment outside the local area. Some formerly known as Sunnyside School, individuals with disabilities attend day and no longer provides direct services programming at Filling Home of Mercys to preschool or elementary students. Trinity Place Bryan or Peopleworks. Most of the children who are eligible More information regarding the for services are integrated into their services of the Williams County Board of own community and local school with Developmental Disabilities is available special education classes. Some with by contacting Deb Guilford at 419-485autism spectrum disorder may attend 8331. The hospital auxiliary thanked the area autism schools. her for serving as their guest and MAJORETTES ... Pauline Meyers, Elanor Krisher, Ila Jump, Hester Welch, The board and support administration providing overall information about the Doris Brown, Rosemary Locy, Geraldine Greenman. assists with early childhood screenings center and services. and early intervention programs. Their Auxiliary President Deanna Gipe then goal is to assist children in their natural called the regular meeting to order with community environment. The county the auxiliary prayer. Members answered board of DD contracts with Pro-Medica roll callWhat is your favorite Easter for speech therapy, physical therapy, flower?. Beverly Perkins, chairman of and occupational therapy. Some early the nominations committee, presented intervention children are served at the the nominations for officers for twocenter for specialized training. year terms beginning in JulyJoyce With partial funding through the Schelling, president; Armeda Sawmiller, Medicaid waiver program, some adult vice president; Connie Dunseth, clients are provided services ranging secretary; and Barb Dietsch, treasurer. from five hours per day to 24-hour Reports were given by Jean Young, assistance. Goals include getting these secretary; Barb Dietsch, treasurer; adults employed part-time or full- Vivian Brown, hospital gift shop time by determining capabilities and manager; and sunshine, recreation, surveying the needs of area employers. magazines, and publicity committees.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30TH, 2014

North Central School Board Endorses Building Levy


By: Kay Raypholtz THE VILLAGE REPORTER

The North Central Board of Education met on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, for their final regular meeting before the School Building Levy on May 6. The committee has given several presentations in the district and is encouraging voters to cast a Yes vote so that a new high school can be built to replace the current building, which was constructed in 1922-1923. The schools Facebook page and building levy page has posted videos from Toledo news stations, channels 11 and 13, explaining why a new building is needed. The building levy committee has also been distributing pamphlets in local newspapers and have yard signs available. In grades kindergarten through 6, Principal Paul Jones reported that the Kindergarten Clinic has been completed with 36 children screened. This compares with 29 screened last year at this time. OAA achievement tests are being held from now into May. Jones gave an update on the 21st Century grant. He has submitted an application to extend the grant another three years. The current 5 year grant is expiring. Looking to the end of the year, retention forms are coming in. In junior high/high school news, Prinicpal Tim Rettig gave recognition to the

teachers and staff who are retiring at the end of this year. He gave a sports update, congratulating the baseball, softball, and the track teams for their hard work and competitiveness. He said that the Junior High boys and girls 4x400 relay team had broken a school record. Prom will be on May 3 and graduation is scheduled for June 1, 2014. The board approved 21 contract employees. The newest hire, Angela Beauregard, was present at the meeting. She will teach 6th grade math next year. They also approved two volunteer coach positions. The board accepted resignations from Jane Thompson, the Career Based Instructor, and Cheryl Moore, Junior High/High School Secretary who will retire in June. Also resigning their positions are Justin Houk as the varsity boys basketball coach, and Steve Bowling, varsity girls basketball coach. The board approved the Open Enrollment Policy for 2014-2015. Each year, fewer students have been transferring out of the district. This year, although 75 students enrolled outside the district, there were over 30 students enrolling in North Central from an adjoining district. The board approved the use of school vans to transport FFA students to their State Convention from May 1-3. Advisor Jess Tracy said that Senior Hunter Forry will receive his FFA degree at the conven-

tion. Twelve to fourteen students will be attending the event. Also approved was the districts membership in the Northwestern Ohio Educational Research Council for 2014-2015 at a cost of $200. This membership provides professional development for the superintendent and principals. In a separate vote, the board approved Mr. Cleans Lawn Care for mowing during the 20142015 school year at a cost of $7500. Twenty-five non-renewable one-year supplemental contracts were renewed for classified employees. The board also noted that 35 certified employees have extra duty contracts that will automatically expire on June 30, 2014. Some of those employees hold several positions. In his treasurers report, Eric Smeltzer asked the board to approve appropriation additions as follows: Permanent Improvement $8, 742.47 Rotary SOAR 920.00 District Agency Rotary 2, 409.20 Perkins Vo AG Grant 583.83 Total: $12,655.50 The Five-Year forecast for May fiscal year 2014 is favorable. It has not

changed much from the October forecast. Revenues are up by $140,000 more than expected, due to $17,000 to 18,000 in regular revenues, and another $120,000 expected from property tax allocation. These are better figures than were anticipated, though he noted that no more can be gained from property taxes. Superintendent Ken Boyer noted that, with a new building, fixed expenses could drop even further as they expect a savings of about $15,000 per year after the new building is completed due to anticipated savings in monthly operating expenses because of better efficiency. The board passed a resolution to adopt the revised contingency plan and request additional waiver days for the 2013-2014 school year. This is already in place but the state required this resolution showing that the school accepted the states plan. The board went into executive session to discuss hiring, evaluation, and discipline of personnel. No action was taken upon their return to open session.
Kay Raypholtz may be reached at publisher@thevillagereporter.com.

Pioneer Lions Club Gives Students The Opportunity To Plant Trees

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VARSITY BASEBALL ... Front Row: Zachary Kidson - Bat Boy, Nick Covey, Alex Kidston, Nathan Burkholder, Ryan Burt. Back Row: Ryan Kirkendall, Tony Severence, Justin Houk, Chris Dick, Chris Gendron, Chris Fidler, Andy Waterson, Eric Smeltzer. Not Pictured: Coach Al Phipps.

KEEPING IT GREEN ... To recognize Arbor Day, fourth grade Students from North Central and Montpelier were recently given tree seedlings by the Pioneer Lions Club to plant. Lions Club member Jim Waterston talked to the North Central students about the importance of planting trees as well as the care and attention that is needed to give the seedlings. Pictured with Jim Waterston are North Central students Kaitlyn Stembridge, Jacob Wildrick, Amy Rodriguez, and Zach Hayes.

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North Central High School Production Of High School Musical Was A Must See Event
by Branden Turner) Evans, who are also competing for the lead roles in the musical. Troy and Gabriella resist the peer Ill be the first to admit, my love for pressure and rivalry, inspiring their anything Disney died with Walt. Im old respective groups to work with them enough to remember Annette and Bobby toward fulfilling their goals, as well as (kids... ask your grandparents). Instead of Annette, Bobby, Jimmy, Cubby et al, those of their respective groups. It is indeed a pity that a representaover the past twenty years, Disney has tive of the Disney conglomerate could supplied us with the likes of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Selena not be on hand to witness the producGomez, Miley Cyrus, and a host of tion, as they would have seen a vast maudlin, juvenile movie productions, improvement over the original. The On including the 2006 production of High Stage version produced by North Central School Musical. Where fifty years ago the provided attention grabbing scenes and name Disney meant entertainment for drama, not unlike the original. The big every age group, the latter day conglom- difference came in the quality of the pererate seems to be myopic and stuck on formances. If you didnt know Abbey Litzenberg prior to the performance, you the school-age demographic. For the past two decades my disdain could easily come away with the impresfor anything coming out of the Disney sion that she was truly an egocentric entertainment mill has been more than mean girl. Hunter Forry, portraying the palpable. On the morning of April 25, role of basketball coach Bolton (the that string came to an end in the audi- father of Troy), turned in an exceptional torium at North Central High School. On performance while exposing a real weakthat morning, I was amongst the privi- ness in the modern family dynamic... leged to see the Williams County debut that of a parent not really knowing their of Disneys High School Musical - On own child. The biggest and best difference was Stage, presented and performed by the indeed found in the performances... all of members of the North Central High them. The North Central cast breathed School Drama Club. High School Musical is a story about genuine life into each character, without two high school students from different the overacting and cheesiness rampant worlds...Troy Bolton (portrayed by Cole in the original production. You could tell Clark), the captain of the East High that each member of the cast had their School basketball team, and Gabriella characters fully researched, and gave Montez (portrayed by Shea Livensparger), them a true, human dynamic, without a somewhat shy transfer student who sacrificing dramatic or humorous excels in the classroom, specifically in points... and there were plenty of both science and mathematics. Prior to her amongst the twists and turns of the story arrival at East High School, Gabriella line. The crew did an admirable job with and Troy meet while singing karaoke on set construction and set changes, provida skiing trip over winter vacation and ing sound and lighting more than meeting the steep demands of the production. develop a fondness for each other. Shortly after she arrives at East High The four piece pit orchestra was superb and becoming reacquainted with Troy, in keeping the emotional flow of the show they try out for the lead parts in their intact in between sets. Director Deb Meyers and her staff, high school musical, a modern-day femalong with the North Central cast and inist version of Romeo and Juliette enticrew of High School Musical, have a lot tled, Juliette and Romeo. As a result of their growing affection for each other, to be proud of with this production. Not they cause an inadvertent division only was it the first performance of High amongst their peers... the basketball School Musical in Williams County, it team wanting Troy to give up the musical was also a major upgrade over the origiin order to focus on the upcoming big nal, and entertaining for ALL ages. Somewhere, Walt Disney is smiling game against rival West High, and the science team which tries to persuade upon North Central High School. He had Gabriella to quit and join them in the the vision. The North Central Drama upcoming Science Decathlon. Adding Club got it right. fuel to the fire are the scheming brother Timothy Kays can be reached at and sister team of Sharpay (portrayed by tim@thevillagereporter.com Abbey Litzenberg) and Ryan (portrayed By: Timothy Kays THE VILLAGE REPORTER

CONNIVING ... Sharpay and Ryan Evans eavesdrop on a conversation.

PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF

DETENTION ... James (Jakub Grodi) finds detention with a drama coach challenging.

VERSATILITY ... Ripper (Alyssa Swank) demonstrates the fine art of playing the cello.

BRAINIACS ... The Science Decathlon is underway.

WHERE THE TROUBLES BEGAN ... Gabriella Montez and Troy Bolton try out for the lead roles in the high school musical.

THE SECRET TO SUCCESS ... Stock the cast with stars and celebrities. Load the orchestra pit with world-class musicians with degrees from Julliard and Berklee. No matter what is put on stage, it is doomed to fail without those who work off stage in the shadows. Those who create the ambience with lighting. Those who design, build and move sets. Those who make sure that every patron, in whatever seat, can hear what is being said. Doing these thankless jobs were the High School Musical Crew, and they did them well.

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the proposed county wide Code Red Emergency Alert System. Towards the end of the meeting Councilor Don Leu revisited the idea of having exits off of the toll road in West Unity, a project he thought might be in line with other projects being funded through Turnpike bond funds. Mayor Peggy Bernath noted that she recently addressed this at a Mayors meeting

West Unity Village Council Hears Details Of Possible Trail Acquisition


and was informed by Turnpike Director Rick Hodges that West Unity will not be able to receive such an exit due to lack of space which carries with it safety concerns, the lack of need due to other nearby exits, and lack of sufficient traffic. Council moved into executive session for the purpose of discipline of a Village employee with no further action being anticipated. The next meeting of the West Unity Village Council will be held on Thursday, May 8 at 7:30 pm in Council Chambers.
Chelsie Firestone may be reached at chelsie@thevillagereporter.com

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Hilltop Junior High & High School Students Achieve Student Of The Month Status

Two New Trustees Welcomed To Northwest State Community College


The Northwest State Community College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday. The board welcomed two new trustees: John Bridenbaugh representing Defiance County and Jeffrey Erb representing Williams County. Bridenbaugh is the corporate director of technical services at Defiance Metal Products. He is a member of the Ohio Area 7 Workforce Investment Board and the Information Advisory Council for the University of Toledo, College of Business Administration. Erb is the general manager of SaneholtzMcKarns, Inc. He has served on the board of Ohio Association of Convenience Stores for 18 years and currently serves as president. In fall 2013, Erb was appointed to the board of Ohio Council of Retail Merchants and was a two-term member of the Stryker Local School District Board of Education. Northwest Ohio along with much of the state is experiencing a shortage in skilled labor, said Dr. Tom Stuckey, NSCC president. We are pleased to have a board of trustees that represent many of the varied businesses and interests of our communities. Each member of the board offers valuable insight and guidance as we continue to look for new ways to meet the changing needs of the communities and businesses in our region. In other board action: Promoted Thomas Bowes to Associate Dean of Industrial Technologies, Timothy Nelson to Director or Plant Operations, Construction and Renovation, and Briana Bartley to Division Secretary-Allied Health and Public Services. Approved the transfer of Kristi Rotroff to Library Director and a title change for Michelle ODell to Coordinator of Public Relations and Communications. Approved employment of Nicholas Gill, full-time Training CoordinatorAdvanced Manufacturing. A p p r o v e d m i s c e l l a n e o u s employment contracts. Approved several gifts to the college. Approved the financial report for February 28, 2014. Approved a print management policy to eliminate waste and reduce costs. Approved tuition rates for the 2014-15 academic year of $149.25 per credit hour and a tuition surcharge for out of state students of $143.25.

STUDENT OF THE MONTH ... Row 1 Left to right: Justin Ashenfelter, Chase Masters, Kayla Settlemire, Teryn Ganster, Madison Norden, Baron Bleikamp, Nicole RossFugate, Cassidy Hallock. Row 2 Left to right: Will McKinney, Tashery Rivas, Maddy Routhier, Karissa Crisenbery, Danny Ackley, Sydni Rivera, Colleen Bell, Sage Repp.

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Lets get ready for Spring! Just in time for Mothers Day!

1970 Hilltop Senior Class Officers

MOTHERS DAY Saturday May 3rd - 10am - 6pm

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Ruihley Park - 320 W. Holland St., Archbold, OH

CLASS OFFICERS ... Neil Schaffner, President; Bonnie Perry, Secretary; Kent Short, Vice President; Al Stoner, Treasurer.

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110 YEARS AGO APRIL 1904 Council appointed Paul Peugeot as Marshall and street commissioner Monday. His first official act was to do something that has been ordered several years, namely, open the closed sewer that caused the numerous floods in the south part of town. Henry Huffman, 94, died at the home of his son, Valentine. Born to Harley Turrittin and wife April 15, a son. 100 YEARS AGO APRIL 1914 John McConeghy, 66, died April 12. Stryker Band is sponsoring a Musical and Vaudeville show on May 7. See Collins and Leavy in their comedy sketch. Mrs. George Cornell in side splitting monologues. O.Js latest comic song, I Left A Little Heinie Behind. A daughter of Robert Shroeder died Thursday. Adella Buehrer Greutman, 36, died April 5. Bert Beucler is a nominee for County surveyor. 90 YEARS AGO APRIL 1924 Oran and Clinton Brannan have returned to their work at Flint, Michigan, after visiting their parents here. 80 YEARS AGO APRIL 1934 Harry Hutchinson, Lori Kellog, Les-

ter Beals, Raymond McFarland, and John Newcomb left on Monday for Camp Knox, Kentucky, where they will do CCC work. The annual PTA picnic will be held on May 2. 70 YEARS AGO APRIL 1944 Carl Beach was moved his furniture store into the Arnold building on the north side of Jackson Street, having sold his store building to the Mendelson Egg Co. Mrs. and Mrs. Mox Strong will celebrate their 46th wedding anniversary on April 16. 60 YEARS AGO APRIL 1954 Mrs. Fern O. Boucher, 69, lifetime resident of this area passed away Wednesday. Honor students named for class of 54 are Larry Stuckey and Connie Riter. Tom Short was graded a I for his snare drum number and Ronald Replogle a II in Class B Tuba solo at the Music Contest held in B.G. 50 YEARS AGO APRIL 1964 Effective May 1, the price of a haircut will be increased to $1.50 and flattops and other special styles to $1.75. Bonnie Perry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Perry of West Unity was winner of the spelling bee in Alvordton. A church dinner was held for Rev. Martha Pedigo, pastor of the West Unity Free Methodist Church, who leaves for work in the Congo as a missionary.

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Hilltop Students Enjoy A Night In Hollywood

Job well done to the Jr. Class Post-prom committee for the spectacular scenery at the Hilltop Post-prom celebration on April 26.

Miko Abner and LeAnn Joost.

Kaylista Underwood works her way up the inflatable wall at the Hilltop post-prom held on April 26.

Students arrive at Hilltop for Post-prom activities.

Layni Allport and Danny Payne (with the Prom Doo) enjoy the post-prom celebration at Hilltop High School.

Chad Champion and Hannah Carothers.

Justin Ashenfelter and Veronica Roth.

Kelby Grime and Kailey Creamer.

Cole Haynes and Autumn Jermeay looking extra nice at the Hilltop 2014 Prom. Jalen Towers and Kaylista Underwood.

Jalen Towers was the 1st up the inflatable wall at the Hilltop post-prom held on April 26

Caleb Haines with Jessica Suboski at the Hilltop 2014 Prom.

The King (Will McKinney) and Queen (Emily Armbruster) open up the dance floor at the 2014 Hilltop Prom held on April 26.

Hilltop Prom Prince Kelby Grime with Princess Shayla Coffman.

PHOTOS BY MARK MERCER, STAFF

It was a beautiful setup inside the Hilltop High School for the Cadets 2014 Prom.

The Prom attendees dancing the night away on April 26 at the Hilltop Prom.

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Strykers Quadco Is Helping Rotary Presents Dictionaries To Hilltop Students People Reach Their Goals
After discussions during the past two board meetings, members of the Quadco Rehabilitation Center (QRC) joint Administrative and Non-Profit board approved a new mission statement that supports people reaching their goals. QRC Executive Director Bruce Abell recalled a suggestion made at a previous meeting and recited a proposed mission statement from memory. Quadco exists to help people achieve their goals in life, he said. Mr. Abell noted the statement meets current thinking that mission statements should be just a few words so they are easy to remember and describe what an organization does. The board members agreed and voted to approve the statement. Sharon von Seggern, who manages QRCs Northwest Employment Services, said QRC is supporting Employment First Initiative efforts in the area by the state and local county boards of developmental disabilities. She said the QRC employment service has received recent referrals to assist two people in their search for community employment in the area. Program Coordinator Shannon Zellers noted that QRC participated in the HOPES Services Soup Challenge as part of Henry County activities for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March. She said QRC received second place in the peoples choice voting for their entry of twice baked Irish potato soup. Ms. Zellers told the board that the Art Club, Senior Activities Center, and Defiance Center participants all completed special art projects for the Easter season. A group took a trip to the recycling center last week and recycled some aluminum cans they had collected. Ms. Zellers said the group wants to use the money they received to get their garden going now that the weather is getting better. She informed the board that members of the Hilltop High School National Honor Society Chapter will be coming to QRC on May 2. Members of the group will meet in small groups and participate in a variety of activities with people at QRC that day. Bill Priest, Director of Marketing, reported about an upcoming In-service training day on May 5. He said there would be a showing of a session held recently by PHOTOS PROVIDED the Ohio Department of Developmental BIG THANKS ... Pictured with Hilltop fifth graders are from left to right are Stryker Disabilities about the new rules for Rotarian Ron Short, Isaac Frazer, Tayler Bleikamp, and Stryker Rotary Club Medicaids Home and Community-Based President Ruth Wieland. Services that promote integration and person-centered planning. He said the day would also include trainings on community employment and inclusion, rights for persons being served, deferred compensation, and a session on diversity. The next meeting of the QRC joint board will be May 27 at noon in the Stryker conference room.
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1963 Stryker Panthian Staff

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GREATLY APPRECIATED ... Pictured with Hilltop second graders are from left to right are Aiden Terrill, Alora Siegal, Stryker Rotary Club President Ruth Wieland, and Ella Richer. The Stryker Rotary Club was presented with an opportunity to make good use of some dictionaries. The club presents dictionaries to Stryker students each year. The club and the Stryker School System feel this has been an important resource for the children, so it has been repeated many years in the Stryker School System. Contacts were made with neighboring districts to find other students who could benefit from Dictionaries. Hilltop School District, working with their teachers, agreed to accept sufficient copies of The Best Dictionary For Students to provide to students in the second grade and the fifth grades.

PANTHIAN YEARBOOK STAFF ... Seated: Patsy Milliman - Grade Editor, Becky Clemens - Grade Editor, Mary Lou Stucket - Co-Editor, Karen Glick - Co-Editor, Mrs. Robinett - Advisor. Standing: Yvonne DeGroff - Photographer, Tom Short Business Manager, Terry Woolace - Sports Editor, Judy Belvins - Photographer, Janice Belvins - Photographer.

Stryker Native Chosen As Ministry Assistant


The Hesston College Student Life and Campus Ministries departments announced 12 students as ministry assistants for the 2014-15 academic year. Ministry assistants for the 2014-15 academic year include Jordan Waidelich of Stryker, OH, daughter of Steve and Lisa Waidelich. Ministry assistants are sophomore students who are chosen by a competitive application and interview

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STRYKER ADVANCE 120 YEARS AGO APRIL 1894 M. Kelly has taken over the Unity Woolen Mills and will run this season. 110 YEARS AGO APRIL 1904 Some of our merchants wrote the merchants of dry towns to learn the exact truth on the effect of trade should the saloon be voted out. The replies express no division of opinion. All speak in no uncertain terms of increasing cash trade and gave good reasons for it. 100 YEARS AGO APRIL 1914 Lucinda Dilworth Berrier, 73, died at her home on April, 4, 1914. 90 YEARS AGO April 1924 The Hickory Grove school house District No. 6, was totally destroyed by fire last Friday. 80 YEARS AGO

April 1934 The CCC boys from West Unity are leaving Ft. Knox, KY, tor California, where they are to be stationed. 70 YEARS AGO April 1944 Miss Hazel Aileen Cook of Dayton and Dr. Paul C. Vernier of Columbus were married Saturday. 60 YEARS AGO APRIL 1954 Yvonne Marie is the name selected for the daughter born April 4 to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Morris (Nee Mary Louise Daft). Mrs. Morris is an iron lung Polio patient at Ann Arbor. Peggy Osborn was chosen to represent American Legion Auxiliary Unit to Yackee-Strong Post No. 60 at Buckeye Girls State in June. 50 YEARS AGO April 1964 Jack Rupp was one of the winners in the general project class for the Science Fair. His project was Our Mysterious Eyes.

process to help lead ministry events across campus including weekly Campus Worship and small group Bible studies. They also serve as dorm parish leaders and are available to talk with students about spiritual and personal concerns. Student Life and Campus Ministries staff choose ministry assistants based on their high respect of lifestyle guidelines, exemplary academic work, and interest in spiritual life.
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Right To Read Celebration Taking Place At The Stryker Library


Celebrate Right to Read Week, May 12th -16th, at the Stryker Library! Take part in exciting programs with this years theme Reading is Dino-Mite! Area students are invited to visit the library after school to join in the fun. Each day of Right to Read Week will hold something special. On Monday, May 12th there will be a Minecraft Party! for ages 3rd through 6th grade. You dont want to miss it! On Tuesday, everyone is welcome to stop in and make a dinosaur craft. Read 2 Me will be held on Wednesday. Choose a favorite dinosaur book to read! On Thursday, come decorate and eat a delicious dinosaur cookie. Monday through Thursdays programs will run from 3:15-4:00 pm. On Friday, May 16th, Guessing Jars will be available all day for an opportunity to win a prize! The Stryker Library is located at 304 S. Defiance Street. For more information about Right to Read Week, please contact library manager Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081.
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Proposed Action Against 1975 FAYETTE BOWLING Mels Place Fails To Gain Approval Of Fayette Village Council
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By: Timothy Kays

BOWLING TEAM ... Mike Beaverson, Jim Storry, Bill Gasche, Bob Momyer, Gary Borton.

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Upcoming Benefit Set For Lyons, Ohio Family


he needs and deserves. We hope you will also join us in this fight. Family, friends and loved ones will be holding a benefit on May 3, 2014 at the Lyons Royalton Fire Department at 409 W. Morenci Street in Lyons, OH from 5pm til 9pm. Today, we are asking from your establishment, to help make this a success, as the family is encountering mounting medical and household bills. The benefit will include a free will donation spaghetti dinner, bake sale, silent auction and live auction. Please help support this smalltown family by donating company gift certificates/cards, a gift basket with your companys products or an item for the silent auction, a large item or service for the live auction or a monetary donation, which will go directly to the family. All donations big and small are greatly appreciated, as we would be honored for you to help us. Any monetary donations can be deposited in the account set-up at Fifth Third Bank in Lanes name. Please contact Lyndsey Peebles at 419.376.0428 or KLP12250@yahoo. com or Julie Schudel at 419.386.4366 or Julie.Schudel@aol.com in regard to other donations or mail items to: Holly Sintobin at 6630 County Rd J, Delta, OH 43515.

Lane Eisel is a 2 year old boy who lives a rather normal life in Lyons, Ohio with his parents Lance and Katie Eisel and siblings Alivia and Quinten. To the blind eye, he is a typical two year old, constantly wanting to be on the move, terrorizing his older siblings and always getting into something. In November 2012, Lane was diagnosed with Syringomyelia, which means he has a very long cerebrospinal fluid sac/mass directly on his spinal cord from C3-L4 (from his neck to his lower back) with a large bulge in his hip and lower chest area. The doctors believe this fluid will continue to place him at risk for further physical decline and pain if not treated. He has undergone surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in hopes to relieve pressure and allow the fluid to reabsorb. Unfortunately, it has not. There are still other options; however, at this time, the best option is unknown. He will continue with weekly physical and occupational therapy in attempt to regain mobility lost from surgery. He uses a walker at times to conserve energy and a stroller for long distances. He has developed foot drop in both feet, leg weakness, and is a daily fall risk. This little guy is a fighter and his parents, family and friends are all on board to help him receive the treatment

Fulton Soil & Water Co-Sponsors The Northwest Ohio Woodland & Wildlife Family Festival
The Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District are pleased to announce that they are again cosponsoring the Northwest Ohio Woodland & Wildlife Family Festival on May 17th, 2014. This years festival is being held on the beautiful and historic grounds of the Wood County Historical Center and Museum, 13660 County Home Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402. This event is free of charge and is for the whole family. This Festival is a great event and I enjoy serving on the committee, states Amanda Podach, Education and Information Specialist for the Fulton County Conservation District. It has so much to offer and so many great things to check out from Woodland events to Wildlife events. We are hosting raffles and there will be local food vendors! Some of the events that will be offered are Name that Tree, Edible Mushrooms, The Buzz on Bees, Tree Cookies, and more. There will also be activities for the kids including crafts, face painting, a scavenger hunt, SK Worm, and Wood Magic. Organizations that will be attending include Abundant Soap, Black Swamp Herb Society, Black Swamp Raptor Rehab Center, Maumee Valley Archeologically Society, and many more! Local vendors such as Stimmels Market, Pagliais Pizza, and Poppin George kettle corn will be in attendance. This event is sponsored in part by The Andersons, Maumee and the regional Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Defiance SWCD, Fulton SWCD, Henry SWCD, Lucas SWCD, Ottawa SWCD, Van Wert SWCD, Williams SWCD and Wood SWCD. For more information, contact Amanda Podach at 419-337-9217 or visit http://swcd.fultoncountyoh.com.
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Fulton County American Red Cross Hosting Fried Chicken Dinner


American Red Cross of Fulton County will hold their annual fried chicken dinner benefit on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the Lyons VFW Hall, 122 West Morenci Street, Lyons, OH 43533. Serving will begin at 11:30 a.m. - until gone. Tickets are just $8. Guests will dine on fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cole slaw, rolls, homemade desserts, and beverages. Carry-out service is available. Proceeds from the event will benefit the American Red Cross of Fulton Countys disaster response and preparedness efforts. Were thankful for all the hard work our volunteers have put in to make this event a success. says Liana Baldwin, Director of American Red Cross in Fulton County, Every dollar earned will stay here in our local community to provide support to families at a time they need it most. For more information, please call 419822-6384.
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The Fayette Village Council convened in regular session in a packed council chamber on the evening of April 23. Although several items of significant community concern were addressed, none were more closely followed than the discussion pertaining to Resolution 2014-03, a resolution voicing the Councils objections to the renewal of the liquor permit for Mels Place and Patio. The legislation, as read into the record by Mayor Ruth Marlatt, accused owners and permit holders Ron and Melody Lichtenwald of a litany of concerns, as the resolution stated. Amongst the items listed in the resolution were notations of a greater frequency of run-ins between the police and the owners and patrons of the establishment, as compared to similar businesses in the community. The resolution claimed that at least one Village Councilor, unnamed in the text of the resolution, witnessed intoxicated juveniles within the premises. The third area of concern stated that ...former employees have alleged that they were subjected to sexual harassment by one of the permit holders while employed at the establishment. The resolution went further to state that, ... one of the permit holders has repeatedly interfered with law enforcement of local ordinances and state law by the Village Police Department by appearing at traffic stops involving patrons of Mels Place, and following police vehicles throughout the village, apparently in an attempt to ascertain their whereabouts to assist patrons in leaving the establishment while avoiding police detection. Prior to voting, Council heard from Ron Lichtenwald who offered rebuttals of several of the points brought forth in the resolution. After hearing that remarkable page that you read of all these things that Ive been doing wrong, its very odd that Ive owned the business for twenty years, and I thought I had a pretty good relationship with the police force here in town. As far as some of the charges there, I dont understand, but I guess that if it gets to the point where lawyers will have to understand, if it gets to that point... Referencing minors, he said that all employees ask for IDs. The ID issue... all of us ID people who come in to Mels Place. Were not there to just serve beer. He mentioned his granddaughters who visit the establishment, saying that they were drinking Shirley Temples, a nonalcoholic concoction he described as, ...pop and Grenadine. A lot of the people that are complaining, Im sure its because Ive had an issue with them, and Ive asked them to leave, or Ive barred them. Theres

always several ongoing things that occur, he continued. Currently, Mr. Lichtenwald said that 57 people are barred from the establishment. He claimed that his character has been besmirched, beginning with a former officer who he claimed was overzealous in writing citations. Noting the date of June 20, 2013, he claimed that in the village alone there were 263 traffic stops, resulting in the issuance of 104 citations in six months. Our Chief (Fayette Chief of Police Jason Simon) says thats not excessive, that he was doing his job. I can see his point, but the whole town was buzzing, and thats why I came (to a Council meeting), and I felt that I was being unjustly targeted. Thats probably where some of the issues there have come up. Yeah, I might have followed them around, but I stayed a safe distance back to see what was going on. That was my God-given right, my taxpayers right. I never interfered with an officer. Mr. Lichtenwald continued to refute the points laid out in the resolution, saying that the accusations were hearsay. Liquor Control, he said, makes unannounced visits to establishments that sell alcohol, and reports the violations to the authorities. Super Valu has been busted once... Circle K twice, he said. Gary (Ragsdale, owner of the Buckboard) and I must be doing our jobs, because weve never been busted for serving an underage. As a matter of fact, they were just in and thanked me for the job that we were doing. As he was winding down his defense, Mr. Lichtenwald raised eyebrows by repeating that he did not understand why these allegations were being made, and said, Im trying to do everything right. If there was an issue with this, I dont understand why Jason didnt come to me, other than theres a vendetta that he wants my liquor license. I think thats pretty clear... pretty darn clear. Im hoping that you people can see through all this. Put to a vote, Council rejected the resolution. Councilor Mat Johnson abstained and the other four Councilors unanimously voted the measure down. In other matters before Council, Mr. David Wright, the Director of Fulton County Regional Planning, suggested that the village accelerate

their invoicing for Phase I projects in order to get them off the books. He said that having unsubmitted invoices for Phase I projects would hamper funding for Phase III projects, and suggested that the village look into their invoicing with due haste. Gary Ragsdale inquired as to the status of the insurance claim that he is filing due to damages resulting from the recent alley work by Gleason that damaged the foundation to his establishment. Council reassured him that the insurance adjustor is being pressed on the issue and that there is no current need to escalate the matter into the legal arena. Council approved a measure allowing Village Administrator Steve Blue to sign a suppliers contract with Duke Energy. Noting the imminent and ongoing price increases with First Energy, Duke Energy will be able to provide power for the village at a lower cost in the short term, and possibly in the long run as well. Council also approved a motion to increase village employee portions of health insurance costs to seven percent, maintaining seven percent increases across the board for the future. The measure will take effect beginning June 1. Council approved a contract with Lexipol for police department risk management and approved the promotion of Village Police Officer Bob Bartz to the rank of Sergeant. Finally, Council approved a measure urging voters to support State Issue #1 on the upcoming ballot. This measure, Resolution 2014-02, urges voters to support the continued funding of the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP). This program is funded through the Ohio Public Works Commission, and funds from SCIP have played a very significant role in the multitudes of projects that have been underway in the village over the past few years. Without the availability of those funds an alternate source would have had to have been found and, more than likely, the burden would have fallen largely upon the citizens of the community in significantly higher taxes and fees.
Timothy Kays can be reached at tim@thevillagereporter.com

The Fayette Opera House


Will host a production of:

As Different as a Frog and a Grizzly


Two Great Americans Who didnt see Eye to Eye.
Free Admission to Student Groups-Home School Students- Senior Citizens

Mark Twain & Theodore Roosevelt


Thursday, May 1st @ 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 2nd @ 7:00 p.m.
Adults $10.00 Senior Citizens $5.00 Adults $10.00 Senior Citizens $5.00

An imagined debate between

Sunday, May 4th @ 3:00 p.m.


Any ADULT accompanied by a student will get a $5.00 General Admission Adult Ticket Call (419) 237-3111 for reservations

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Fayette Prom Goers Go 007 - Casino Royale

Justice Reyes, Liz Maginn, Katelyn Bates and Miranda Minzey pose lovely as they wait for their turn in the photo booth.

The students of Fayette congratulated their Prom court! Prince Jordan Ramos, Princess Taylor West, Queen Kahner Galloway and King Tyler Cox.

Adrianna Hibbard, Lesley Pennington, Lexi Giesige and Demi Powers are all in sync with their Wobble.

Ryder Sommers and Alison Carder show off some dance moves.

Ceairia Keller and Chandler Shay pose for a photo in the photo booth provided by Showtime Mobile DJ.

Michael Brubaker, Thomas Ehman, Garett Reinking, and Casen Burkholder show their best moves.

In keeping with the Casino Royale theme, Ian Schrock, Justin Stoltzfus, Dylan Aschemier and Marcus Stoltzfus engage in some poker.

Danial Michael dances around his date Destiny Denton.

The students of Fayette seemed to enjoy their 007/Casino Royale themed prom that was held at the Pioneer Community Building on Saturday night. The nights sights and sounds were provided by Showtime Mobile DJ.

Alan Willis and Tabitha Zeaker spend some time dancing in each other's arms.

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This Years Fulton County Fair Entertainment Is Off The Charts


Is it any surprise that the Fulton County Fair is within the top five county fairs within the state of Ohio? The support from the local residents and area businesses along with the dedication of a 16-member board of directors are critical ingredients to the Fairs success. In addition, providing top-name entertainment at reasonable prices is also a key factor. The 2014 fair will follow suit; Sunday nights grandstand performer is an American musical institution The Doobie Brothers and Labor Days country concert will feature Lee Brice and Cole Swindell. The Doobies have rung up a glittering track record that would be the Headlining this years Labor Day Concert is country musics Lee Brice. With Cole Swindell as opening act, Brice will take the Fulton County Fair Grandstand stage on Monday, September 1. In 2013, Brice received Single of the Year by the American Country Awards and Breakthrough Artist for I Drive Your Truck. This singersongwriter is also known for his hit singles A Woman Like You and I Dont Dance. A few months back, Cole Swindell was nothing more or less than a terrific songwriter with a Nashville publishing deal and a growing reputation as one of the citys most exciting young performers. Now, hes on the road to stardom. His abilities as both a writer and performer came together on Chillin It which captures all the restless energy that makes his one of the most compelling and high-energy shows in the business. All Grandstand seats to the Sunday, August 31 Doobie Brothers concert and Monday nights concert featuring Lee Brice and Cole Swindell are reserved. Festival seating - an industry term for standing room only, no chairs - will be on the track. Festival seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Festival seating is $30; grandstand seats are $28 and $22. Prices do not include regular adult gate admission of $5; children 15 and under receive free gate admission when accompanied by an adult. Parking is free. Tickets go on sale July 7 by mail, online at www.fultonocountyfair.com or by calling 419-335-SHOW (7469). The Fair Ticket Office will also open on July 7 and have select hours; please check the Fairs website for Ticket Office hours. The 2014 Fulton County Fair runs from Friday, August 29, through Thursday, September 4, at the Top of Ohio Fairgrounds, just north of Wauseon on State Route 108 at Ohio Turnpike Exit 34. For more information visit www.fultoncountyfair.com or call 419-335-6006. Visit the Fair on Facebook.

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WHS Enshrines 9 Into The Academic Hall Of Fame


work goes above and beyond as she helps people in need in whatever situation. This attitude has been laced all through Dianes life. From the Industrial Arts Student of the Year in 1975 to owning Rupp-Rosebrock Incorporated, Perry Rupp found his passion at an early age and materialized it into a successful construction business well know around the area. After high school, and while a student at the University of Toledo and then Bowling Green State University, he also worked at Melvin Wyse Construction. In 1977, Perry then started his own business ,Fulco Construction. Next, he joined McKinnon-Parker Construction in Toledo and was hired by Lathrop Construction in 1981. Perry was twenty-four years old but he managed their Special Projects Division. This entailed managing all projects valued up to five million dollars in the Toledo vicinity. This then led to formulating his current business, RuppRosebrock, Incorporated. Rupp is proud of his following achievements through the years: Design and construction of many projects in Northwest Ohio, while also employing many residents in these projects: being the 2012 manager of the DeFord Schwall chapel at the Wauseon Cemetery; currently constructing the 911 Memorial building at the Fulton County Fairgrounds. Rupp is also a licensed pilot with 2400 hours flying time. He was instrumental in creating a Fulton County LIFE Flight base. Perry knew of a snowmobile accident that severely injured a former employee. Perry called together about thirty-five colleagues and together they modified this mans garage and home to make it all completely handicap accessible. Perry married Jana Gype, Wauseon High School class of 1977. They have two boys: Daniel, a Deputy United States Marshal in California and Andrew, a fulltime fire-fighter and paramedic in Virginia. Currently, they have one grandson, Hunter. William Guilford continued his educational path after WHS with attending St. Francis College, Ft. Wayne, Indiana where he received his Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. William became a professor at the University of Vermont. He then went on to become an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia, where William still remains as Program Director of Biomedical Engineering. William leaves a legacy in these programs and projects: Numerous awards in teaching, including Meritorious Performance in teaching; serving on numerous committees to help improve academic excellence in programs; writing numerous grants to provide financial support for innovation in teaching and learning. Uniquely, William has two patents: 1.) Device and Method for Safely Expanding Minimally Invasive Surgical incision. 2.) Wilderness Injury Life-Saving Device (WILD) and Related Methods. William has many published abstracts, papers, and articles. He authored Laser Traps in Cell Biology and Biophysics. Likewise, William has been invited as a lecturer for symposiums on Biomedical Engineering. Guilford said, I have spent my entire career as a scientist and the best signifying title is Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. The second category of inductees fall under the title of Legends of Education First on that prestigious list is Ralph R. Roshong. Roshong served as Wauseon High School principle from 1966-1979. After graduating from the University of Toledo in 1961, Ralph began teaching algebra and general science at Whitmer Junior High in Toledo but was activated immediately into the Air National Guard for one year during the Berlin Crisis. He then returned to teaching at Whitmer Junior High until 1963, when he began teaching algebra, geometry, and physics at Macomber High School for three years. In August of 1966, Ralph began his position as principal of Wauseon High School, where he remained for thirteen years. During these years, Ralph monitored many changes, including growth in the size of the student body, staff, and curriculum. The size of the school building itself also increased with the addition of the west classroom wing, gym expansion, planetarium, auditorium, and swimming pool. While serving as principal of Wauseon High School, Ralph was also very active in the Ohio High School Athletic Association and served on the board of the High School Secondary Principals. Ralph feels that he was very fortunate to have worked with such a dedicated and stable teaching and classified staff while at Wauseon High School. After leaving Wauseon, Ralph held the following positions: 1979-85, superintendent, Hillsdale Local Schools (Ashland County, Ohio). 1985-91, superintendent, Perkins Local Schools (Erie County, Ohio). Ralph retired and then accepted the position of business manager with the Port Clinton City Schools until 1999, when he became superintendent of the Kelleys Island Schools until 2004. Ralph has since been involved in many community groups around the Sandusky area. Ralph and his wife Lynda currently live in Sandusky, Ohio. They have two sons: Ryan and Russell. Ryan and his wife Julie have five children; Russell and his wife, Alicia, have four children. Marc Robinson, after graduating from Shelby High School and Bowling Green State University majoring in Accounting Education, switched to Social Studies Education and began is teaching career teaching Social Studies and Business at Eastwood High School in 1977. He continued teaching at Montpelier Exempted Village Schools, Upper Sandusky Schools, and Bryan City Schools until 1995. During this time, Marc also coached basketball. Marc continued his studies at the University of Toledo, where he attained his Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and Supervision. This led Marc to become a Middle School Principal in Montpelier, and two years later, Superintendent of Montpelier Exempted Village Schools. In January of 1999, Marc was selected as Superintendent of Wauseon Exempted Village Schools. In his words: We came to Wauseon as we truly believed this community would be a great place to raise our son. He and his wife, Melinda, wanted to be a part of a community where education was a priority. Marc received the following distinguished awards while superintendent at Wauseon Schools: 2001 President of Ohio Association of Local Superintendents; 2005 President of Buckeye Association of School Administrators; Technology Administrator of the year in 2004; Dons Automotive, Educator of the Year in 2010; Recipient of Honorary Future Farmers of America degree from Wauseon High School Future Farmers of America; Member of the Wauseon Rotary Club. David Burkholder graduated from Youngstown State University in 1975. While there David won the Ben Schuzar Academic athletic award in his junior year and athletic award as Youngstown State University varsity co-captain in basketball in 1975. Later, David earned his graduate degree at the University of Toledo. David has given his life to education. His philosophy is There is not a award, test, title, accomplishment nor position that can contribute to success unless one first builds sincere and caring relationships with other human beings. I was fortunate to be impacted by children and those who love children. What better way to be Christ-like than to love those whom He loved best, Burkholders long list of achievements include: All examples are based on what was good for kids; Graduating from self-contained classrooms to a departmentalized classroom with a hands-on science curriculum; A change in the city of Wauseon by-laws to allow observational bee hives within the city limits; Establishment of a community based mentoring program; Development of church-operated breakfast program at Wauseon Elementary School; Implementation of the 21st Century Grant tutoring program; Administrator to award school honors to students; Numerous excellent ratings: School of Promise and High Performance School of Honor. Ironically enough, after retiring from Wauseon schools, Burkholder is now Principal yet again, this time at New Horizons Academy on the campus of Sarahs Garden. This is a school for children with or without disabilities who are not finding success in a typical school setting. Lastly, but certainly not least, Dave is married to Judy, enjoying children and grandchildren. Bill may be reached at publisher@thevillagereporter.com

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ... Bottom Row (L to R): Gregory Henry, Barbara Boucher Owens, Mary Helen Weber (accepting for Roger Weber), Perry Rupp. Top: William Guilford, Marc Robinson, Ralph Roshong, Judy Burkholder (accepting for Dave Burkholder). Missing from photo is Diane Conrad.
By: Bill Bray THE VILLAGE REPORTER Six former Wauseon High School students and three former administrators joined the growing Wauseon Academic Hall of Fame Friday in the WHS auditorium. The former students included: Barbara Boucher Owens (class of 1962), Roger Weber (class of 1967), Gregory Henry (class of 1968), Diane Conrad (class of 1972), Perry Rupp (class of 1975), and William Guilford (class of 1982.) The former teachers/administrators included: Ralph Roshong (principal at WHS from (1966-1979), Marc Robinson (Wauseon superintendent from 1999 to 2012), and David Burkholder (teacher and Wauseon Elementary principle from 1976-2012). Starting with the distinguished alumni, Barbara Owens received her Doctorate in Philosophy from New York University in 1977 with a major in computer applications to education. Owens has been an international leader in the field of computer science and a teacher in broadening the participation of woman in computing. She taught computer science at Brooklyn College City University of New York for seven years; Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, New York for ten years; Edwards University, Austin, Texas for eleven years. Georgetown, Texas for twelve years, retiring with emeritus status. In addition to her teaching accomplishments, Barbara also has a long list of professional publications and presentations, including international presentations in India, China, New Zealand, and South Africa. Barbara and her husband, Phil, live in Georgetown, Texas, where she is currently active in various community activities. They have two daughters, Gwyneth and Susannah. Gwyneth and husband Rob live in Georgia with their two daughters. Susannah and husband Luis live in San Francisco. Roger Weber received his undergradate in 1970 graduating summa cum laude from Ohio State. He then received his Juris Doctorate degree from Harvard Law School in 1973. Throughout his career, Roger was a member and a leader in many organizations, including the Federal, American, Ohio, and Cincinnati Bar Associations, the Cincinnati Labor Relations Institute, Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies, Ohio Management Lawyers Association, Supreme Court Historical Society, Harvard club of Cincinnati, and Presidents Club of the Ohio State University. Weber, who will be inducted posthumously, was married to his wife Mary Helen Weber, for 33 years. She is a lawyer in Cincinnati. They have a son, Roger Franklin Weber, who works for an architecture firm in Chicago. Gregory W. Henry received his Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio State in 1973 with a triple major in physics, math, and astronomy. He received his graduate degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN in 1979. Greg has contributed much new knowledge to the field of astronomy. In 1999, he discovered the first transiting extra solar planet, providing final proof that other planetary systems really do exist outside of our solar system. Since then, he as collaborated on the discovery of over one hundred additional extra solar planets, including discovery of the first super-earth planet within the habitable zone of its stars. Throughout his career, Greg has done research for and published over 400 articles in various academic journals. Greg has been married to his wife Mary Ann for 33 years. They live in Nashville, Tennessee, and have three adult children Stephen (and wife Toni), Julie, and Daniel. Diane Conrad continued her post WHS days at Goshen College in pre-medical studies and onto Case Western for medical school. Diane had an interest in science at an early age. Diane mentioned Neil Weber in Chemistry and Jim Spieles in Physics and advanced classes, as her favorite teachers. Diane applied her love of sciences and her love of people as she became a Family Doctor. Diane also notes that growing up in rural Wauseon led her to desire to return to Northwest Ohio after Medical School. Diane has distinguished herself as a family doctor and is currently the Medical Director of the Midwest Community Health Associates, a multi-specialty clinic of fifty-plus providers located in Fulton and Williams County. Diane did marry, though her husband is now deceased. However, Diane still feels blessed by their shared life, their two children, and a grandson. Diane has her parents nearby as well. Again, Dianes

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City Of Wauseon Receives 21st Tree City USA Award


By: Chelsie Firestone THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Members of the Wauseon City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on April 21 at 5:00 pm with Mayor Doug Shaw presiding and all councilors present. After approval of the prior meetings minutes, Council moved on to hear committee reports and learned that the City of Wauseon has recently accepted its 21st Tree City USA Award. Councilor Rick Frey reported on behalf of the Tree Commission that the award was accepted on April 9 at the Tree City Awards held in Kenton, Ohio. Frey also reported that the commission met on April 10 and discussed marking and replacing trees to be transplanted out of the Mull property. Councilor Kathy Huner reported on behalf of the Safety and Code Committee that the committee had met on both April 7 and April 21 regarding the Police Mutual Aide Agreement. The agreement, now in its final form, was recommended for approval. Councilor Huner also reported that the committee had met with Code Administrator Tom Hall regarding requiring state licenses be required for electrical, plumbing, and heating contractors. Hall explained that, when a contractor comes in to register, he or she will be asked to show his license. All contractors have to be registered to work within the city. Council accepted the recommendation of the Safety and Code Committee that Section 1301.08 be amended to require that all contractors are licensed by the state. Moving on to hear department head reports, Regional Planning Director David Wright gave information regarding the Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) as well as the Downtown Revitalization Grant. The Fulton County Commissioners are the lead entity for CDBG funds totaling $100,000 allocated for the county. The Downtown Revitalization Grant is a highly competitive grant and one of several programs under the CDBG grant structure and carries a $300,000 ceiling. Wright is hoping to spearhead this grant to benefit the City. Councilor Shane Chamberlin echoed the importance of the grant to the City of Wauseon and moved that council offer their full support to Wright in the application process of the Downtown Revitalization Grant. Council unanimously agreed. Fire Chief Rick Sluder noted that the Fire Department has responded to some field fires recently and that he would like to remind everyone to that there is no open burning within the city limits. A fire pit, 25 foot from any structure, is permitted for use but only with seasoned firewood. Police Chief Keith Torbet would also like to remind everyone that Drug Take Back Day is April 26 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and that pills can be taken to Rite-Aid, Wal-Mart, and the Wauseon Police Department. Torbet also reported that canine training will be taking place on May 5 and May 6 in Wauseon. There are currently 20 teams from all over the state registered for the training, which allows for a maximum of 30 teams. The Youth Police Academy for ages 14 to 18 will be taking place from June 9 through June 13 and Safety City will also be beginning on June 9. Torbet noted that it is expected that 70 children will be registered for the Safety City program this year. Torbet also noted that the department is looking into putting together a Citizens Police Academy in joint effort with the Fulton County Sherriffs Office. Code Administrator Tom Hall reported that he will be meeting with Housing Advisory committee of Henry County, Fulton County, and the City of Napoleon to discuss CHIP grants. CHIP grants are under the direction of Maumee Valley Planning, which will soon be having their annual meeting. Grant funds are used to bring houses up to code standards and are geared for low to moderate incomes. Director of Finance Jamie Giguere reported that the link to sign up for electronic billing is now on the Citys website. Anyone who does not wish to sign up for the electronic option will still receive their bills in the mail. In legislative matters, Council heard and passed on first reading Resolution 2014-5, which authorizes the mayor to accept the conveyance by Brenner Properties, LLP of a 4.091 acre parcel located at the southeast corner of the Arrowhead Trails. There were no legislative matters presented for second or third reading. In new business, Councilor Fred Allen would like to remind residents to exchange their old refuse tags. The locations where residents can exchange the tags are listed on the Citys website. With no other new business being brought before council, the meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting of Wauseon City Council will be held on Monday, May 5 at 5:00 pm in Council Chambers.

Wauseon High School Speakers Heading To Kansas For National Speech Tournament
By: Mitchell Peebles THE VILLAGE REPORTER Four Wauseon High School students will be taking part in the 2014 National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA for short) national tournament taking place from June 15th through the 20th in Overland Park, Kansas. Sophomores Breanna Demaline and Clarissa Johnson, along with juniors Brenden Kost and Motoki Maxted will represent Wauseon in the national tournament. We are very honored and pleased to be taking these speakers to the NSDA national tournament this year, as it is no small accomplishment to qualify and all of these students deserve our congratulations. These are the words of Speech and Debate coach Dolores Muller. Demaline and Johnson will be competing in Duo Interpretation, Kost in International Extemp, and Maxted in Humourous Interpretation. While the speech team has had great success in the past, Muller said that this year is one of the most successful. While we have qualified students all but three years in the past 19, this is the largest number of students we have ever had qualify at one time Muller said. The competition at the national tournament is unlike any that we have faced all year in its diversity. That being said, our speakers are very talented and have had a very good year of competition. This year alone, Maxted has finished in the top two in humorous interpretation in the Western Ohio district of NSDA, which covers nearly the entire western half of the state of Ohio. He also finished tenth out of 52 competitors at the Ohio High School Speech League state finals this past March. Kost has also enjoyed great success this year. He placed at many tournaments during the regular season. He also made it to the final round at the state tournament in International Extmep, placing sixth overall in the state of Ohio. Demaline and Johnson have had their fair share of accomplishments this year, tying for first at state qualifiers and going to the state tournament where they placed 25 and just missed progressing past prelims by one place. The duo finished in the top two at NSDA national qualifiers, which gave them a ticket to the national tournament. They are competitive speakers and there is no telling how far that might take them, but their records definitely recommend their doing well, Coach Muller said. The speech team looks to continue their success in to the future. Of the 18 speakers we took to state qualifiers, 10 qualified for state. This placed us fourth in the district, just behind some significantly larger and very competitive teams stated Muller Of these, Kost and Maxted, as well as junior Cole Stiriz in Dramatic Interpretation (DI) progressed past prelims. Like Maxted, Stiriz went all the way to the semi-final round, finishing eighth overall in the state in DI. This is very good and bodes well for next year given that none of these speakers are seniors. Muller is in her 16th year of coaching the Wauseon Speech and Debate team. She says that her favorite part of coaching the team is watching the progression of her students. As for what I most enjoy about coaching speech, there are many things, but the top one is working with all of the dedicated and talented students who have graced our team. And while everyone loves a winner, I have also enjoyed working with those students who give it their all every week -- whether they make it to the winners circle or not. Speech is a very individual-oriented activity where there is the opportunity for each participant to come away from their time on the team as a better speaker and a more confident individual. As a coach it is very fulfilling to see those who participate overcome limitations and grow in ways that they might never have imagined possible. Although the competition will be stiff, Coach Muller has confidence in her students, and wanted to be sure to thank them for all their efforts. I am confident in them and look forward to their representing Western Ohio and more specifically Wauseon. Id like to say, Thank you, students, for taking us to nationals. We are very, very proud of you all!. Best of luck to the four competitors taking part in the tournament!
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Wauseon Schools Could Soon See New Athletic Facility


The WEVS Board of Education recently authorized the start of a future donated facility project based on the condition that all of the necessary donated funds and materials for the project are confirmed prior to construction. Members of the Wauseon Athletic Boosters have dedicated significant time and effort into the planning of a separate facility to be primarily utilized for WMS and WHS wrestling training, practice and skill development. The group has over 25 skilled labor volunteers / advisors in addition to over 100 volunteers that will assist with the project. The primary factors considered prior to the site selection were the availability of electricity, sewer and water service. The facility planning, facility site preparation, permit documentation and construction will be completed by volunteer and subcontracted workers under the direction of the Wauseon Athletic Boosters project manager. The group has developed a facility blueprint that clearly meets or exceeds ADA, safety and efficiency requirements for school facility projects. Once a permit of occupancy is provided, the organization will take action to donate the facility to the WEVS Board of Education. The Wauseon Athletic Boosters, which is a school-sponsored support group, has several projects that they will also assist with in the near future using funds in reserve and funds from future fundraising events remaining in 2014. One of these future projects is the backstop and scoreboard improvements to the varsity and junior varsity softball field. These upgrades will be completed once the land officially becomes the property of the WEVS on January 1, 2015, per a previous agreement with the City of Wauseon. Potential Future Projects - Fully or Partially Funded with Athletic Booster Support: Softball field upgrades backstop, scoreboard (Funding in place by boosters) Track/Soccer facility upgrades press box, lights and sound system Track timing system Pool upgrades additional diving board Baseball field upgrades playing surface improvements Football field upgrades play clocks, improved sound system and officials locker room The Wauseon Board of Education and the Wauseon Athletic Boosters will continue to work together to help our student athletes in the Wauseon Community. Collectively, we appreciate the donations of time, talent, and financial assistance.
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Wauseon Schools Approved For New Hardware & Curricular Purchases


The Wauseon Exempted Village School District is launching a curricular/ technology initiative for the 2014-2015 school year with the support of our Board of Education. The board recently approved the expenditure for hardware and curricular purchases necessary for this implementation. The district will not have to use general fund dollars as we plan to utilize a portion of the remaining Ohio School Facility Commissions closeout funding that was finalized with the Ohio Department of Education in the summer of 2013. These funds were also used to in the past to prepare each building in the school district with wireless capability. Mr. Curt Crew, Technology Coordinator, and Mrs. Tina Jones, Curriculum Director, have spent this year planning for this initiative with the assistance of the technology transition team, made up of teachers from throughout the district. The district will utilize Chromebooks based on the economic nature of the devices and the free licensing operating system. The district also intends to purchase digital licenses and utilize free, online instructional materials whenever possible. Starting in the fall of 2014, the district will significantly reduce paper usage and printer operational costs with the elimination of the majority of the printers in the school district. Students attending Wauseon High School and Wauseon Middle School will be provided their own (1:1) Chromebook Device to use at school and at home for their studies. All 6-12 students will be responsible for the care of the device and will also be responsible for a per year Insurance Protective Fund Payment of $50 designed to fund accidental damage for the students device. As part of this curriculum/technology improvement plan, the district will additionally provide Chromebooks at a ratio of approximately 1 device to every 2 students in Grades 3-5 (1:2) and approximately 1 device to every 3 students in Grades K - 2 (1:3). The elementary school and primary school devices will be shared by teams of classrooms and all of the devices will remain at school.
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On May 6th, I will be casting my vote for Jason Rockey for State Representative. Mr. Rockey is a lifelong conservative who is ready to fight for Northwest Ohio in Columbus. Not only will he use his sound judgment while helping the state become a great place for business and job development, but I am certain he will be a great listener to his constituents that he will be representing. He is an ardent supporter of the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution (he is the only candidate endorsed by the Buckeye Firearms Association), he is a supporter of public education, and is endorsed by the Ohio Right to Life and the Williams County Central Committee. I know Jason as a family man, who has not only been active in the local political scene for many years, but has been sure to take time out of his schedule to coach his kids in sports, participate in local charity events, and become a leader in his community. He is the type of man we need in Columbus to ensure conservative principals are represented and that the voice of Northwest Ohio is loud and clear in the state government. Join me in voting for Jason Rockey as the Republican nominee for District 81! Joshua M. Schlade, Bryan, Ohio

Fulton County Engineer Releases Snow & Ice Report; Announces New Projects
The Office of the Fulton County Engineer has released their 201314 Snow and Ice Report to the Fulton County Commissioners. Due to the record amounts of snowfall in the 201314 winter, increases in nearly every category are apparent. The first day of snow and ice control efforts began on December 9th, 2013 and ended on April 15th, 2014. The winter season did not get off to an unusually early start but it was long and brutal as we all know. This was only the third time in the last 10 years that we had snow into the month of April, noted Fulton County Engineer, Frank T. Onweller, P.E., P.S. The Highway crews were called out for a total of 59 days during the winter season, 11 of those days in December and 25 days in January. There were 5,789 man-hours worked, including 3,102 of overtime. 78,842 lane miles were driven with a total cost of $647,786 (includes $62,535 to contractors to push back drifts). Fulton County maintains 726 lane miles of roadways. The total cost was a 191% increase over the previous year. Salt usage to treat snow and ice covered roads was also at an increase this winter. North American Salt was our supplier this season. We ended up purchasing slightly more than our contracted amount but we never had a time where we were out or close to running out of salt, states Onweller. The County used 2,470 tons of salt. The previous 10 winters we averaged using 1,000 tons of salt so this season was significantly higher, said Onweller. Prior to this winter, we mixed small #9 stone with our salt but this season we went away from the stone mix and just spread pure salt. We reduced the application rate of the material on the roads so a similar amount of salt was being put down as in previous years. Onweller noted that making this change eliminated the collection of the excess stone at the intersections and allowed them to remove the hard packed snow and ice from the roads faster. How does the County pay for this? Onweller said that the cost for the winter snow and ice control operations, like all other operational costs and expenditures in the County Engineers Office and Highway Department, are paid for from revenue generated from the collection of motor vehicle license registration fees and state fuel taxes. We saw significant increases in costs this year due to our harsh winter, but generally, this evens out over time. With the last of the winter weather behind us, the County Engineers Office is preparing for several notable projects throughout Fulton County this summer. They will be reconstructing Road 21 between State Route 2 and Road H in German Township. This includes regrading the roadside gutters and shoulders as well as widening, reconstructing, and resurfacing of the existing roadway from 18 feet to 20 feet. The estimated cost of this project is $1,000,000,000. Another notable project is the Bridge 5-2HJ.0 replacement located on Road 5-2 just north of Road HJ in Fulton Township. The estimated cost of construction for this project is $343,000.00. They will also be replacing Bridge 3B.1 located on Road 3 just north of Road B in Swancreek Township. The estimated cost of this construction is $300,000.00. For more information, please contact the Office of the Fulton County Engineer at 419-335-3816 or visit the website at www.fultoncountyoh.com/engineer. If you would like to be notified of bid postings, sign up for road construction notices, and/or other information from the Engineers office, visit the Notify Me tab located on the website.
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The Northwest Ohio Toastmasters club met on April 7th for its regular meeting at Northwest State Community College. Sue Stamm of Whitehouse served as master of ceremonies (Toastmaster) to conduct the meeting. Sue reflected on change as related to her new job, home, and location. Karen Lyke of Whitehouse provided an editorial speech entitled, Label the Truth, Label GMOs. She related how biotech corporations are fighting against labeling products that have genetically modified organisms. Taking genes from one species and putting them into other species leads to health problems. This can cause or aggravate allergies, and digestive or nutritional issues. Purchasing locally grown organic food can avoid these problems. James McNeil of Bryan talked on how to use the new NW Ohio Toastmasters website. It can be accessed at http://2268.toastmastersclubs.org. It is user friendly and provides information about Toastmasters in general and specifically about the local club. There are also links to other sites. Brent Sines of Ney coordinated the table topics. Several members responded to their perspective on inspirational thoughts such as miracles from difficulties, getting started to succeed, and accepting change. Poignant was the challenge word of the day that members used in their presentations. It was provided by Loretta Torres of Fayette. This word describes feelings that are sad, intense, or distressing. Barb Steckly of Bryan provided inspirational thoughts of: Do something today that shows what you can do. Barb was also the general evaluator reviewing how the meeting was conducted. Speech evaluations were provided by Rebecca Lovelass of Fayette and Larry Zuvers of Bryan. Jeff Mumaw of Bryan reported on the number of distracting sounds such as ah that were used during the meeting. Darlene Shepherd of Bryan timed the speeches to limit saying too much. Guests are always welcome to attend Northwest Ohio Toastmasters meetings on the first and third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Allied Health Building Conference Room H104 at Northwest State Community College south of Archbold on State Route 34. For more information contact Larry Zuvers at 419-636-2329 or lzuvers@ gmail.com. Also Like Us on Facebook at Toastmasters Northwest Ohio or website at http://2268.toastmastersclubs.org.
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FOUR COUNTY CAREER CENTER ... The 6th Annual Numeracy Challenge was held recently at Northwest State Community College. Junior and senior teams who placed first and second will be attending the High Schools That Work Regional Competition at Owens Community College on the Findlay Campus on April 4. Thirty teams of four students from the career and technical education programs at the Career Center competed in mathematical calculations in a timed setting. 2014 first and second place winners from Williams county include (LEFT TO RIGHT) Andrea Zavaca, Computer Networking & Repair - 1st place juniors (Hilltop); Lucas Brown, Computer Networking & Repair - 1st place juniors (North Central); Bryan Garlock, Welding Fabrication - 2nd place juniors (Stryker); and Darian Elliott, Fire & Rescue - 2nd place seniors (Edgerton).

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HELPFUL SIMULATION ... Shown during the triage simulation are (LEFT TO In an effort to make our roads safer, RIGHT) students Shane Tanner (Wauseon); Corissa Oberlin (Edon); and Amy Baker Fulton County Safe Communities is (Montpelier) assessing victim Jacob Hancock (Stryker). creating awareness throughout Fulton County to stop distracted driving Four County Career Center and high school students and mannequins with the Stay AliveDont Text And Northwest State Community College were victims and there were a range Drive campaign. Fulton County Safe recently partnered to offer a triage of injuries, including some who were Communities has pledged its support simulation for registered nursing and deceased. After the simulation, everyone to help spread the message that Paramedic students. This was the gathered to debrief. Instructors provided distracted drivers are not only a danger second triage simulation that took place feedback on the students performance, to themselves, but everyone else on the in the NSCC plastics lab. Students bringing the learning experience full road. Prom season is upon us, we want responded to the simulated explosion, circle. The simulation was designed to to make sure everyone arrives back to complete with smoke and sound effects, provide students with realistic training, school safely on Monday morning. We all know that talking on our where they assessed the condition of which will help prepare them for careers cell phones while driving is distracting, fourteen victims. in various health care and public service but that doesnt stop most people Career Center Fire & Rescue and fields. Law Enforcement & Security Tactics INFORMATION PROVIDED from continuing to do it, said Fulton County Sheriff, Roy Miller. This effort is intended to educate our community about the dangers of cell phone use and other distractions while driving. We hope that once people see the statistics and realize the danger involved, they will change their driving habits to help protect themselves, their families, and The Fulton Soil and Water also be pursuing a degree in agriculture, others on the road. Conservation District is pleased to natural resources, or a related field. In 2012, 3,328 people were killed in announce that they will be awarding one Applications can be picked up at the crashes involving a distracted driver $1000 college Scholarship to a Fulton Fulton SWCD office at 8770 State Route and an estimated additional 421,000 County graduating senior for the 2014- 108, Suite B, Wauseon, OH or obtained were injured in motor vehicle crashes 2015 academic year. online at swcd.fultoncountyoh.com. involving a distracted driver. That same The senior must be enrolled as a The application deadline is Friday, May year, eleven percent of fatal crashes full-time student at a two or four-year 30th, 2014. Please contact the Fulton were reported as distraction-affected accredited college, technical school, or SWCD for more information at 419-337- crashes. university for Fall of 2014. They must 9217. While anything that takes your eyes

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off the road, hands off the wheel, or mind off the task of driving is a hazard, there is heightened concern about the risks of texting while driving because it combines all three types of distraction visual, manual, and cognitive. The national distracted driving effort focuses on ways to change the behavior of drivers through legislation, enforcement, public awareness and education the same activities that have curbed drunk driving and increased seat belt use. Every driver in Fulton County has a role in this effort, said Sheriff Miller. However, we especially want to reach out to parents with teen drivers because we know that statistically, the under 20 age group had the highest proportion of distracted drivers involved in fatal crashes. Fulton County Safe Communities goal with this campaign is simple save lives by getting drivers to remember that the call or text CAN WAIT! Stay Alive Dont Text And Drive. 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
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Many people enjoy living in tight-knit communities where neighbors know one another. Such communities can be great places to raise a family and live a full life. But communities need not be small to offer an array of services to their citizens. In fact, many communities big and small boast a number of offerings that endear them to the locals. So the next time you find yourself sitting around the house with little to do, take stock of what your community offers and you might just find a host of fun activities not too far VISIT YOUR LOCAL PARK... an impromptu picnic at your from home. local park can be a great way to spend a summer afternoon, no matter what your budget. HIT THE LINKS Once a sport strictly for those with country club memberships, golf is now much more accessible to people of all ages, financial backgrounds, and skill levels. Many communities have a public golf course within their borders. Such courses are open to the public and often charge considerably smaller fees than private courses that allow golfers to play with members. A public course can be a great place to teach a youngster about the game of golf or to hone your own game while sharing a few laughs with friends. HIT THE BOOKS If golf isnt your game or the weather outside simply isnt cooperating, your local library can be an ideal place to spend an afternoon. Libraries can be a great place to sit back with a good book, and many now even rent DVDs, including recent hit movies. And perhaps the best thing about your local library is its free (provided you return borrowed items on time). Many local libraries even offer programs for youngsters, including story time or special guest demonstrations. Such programs can be a great way to introduce youngsters to reading. VISIT THE PARK Whether you live in the suburbs, a city, or a secluded countryside, chances are your community has a park. Parks are great places to spend a day. Hikers can get their fill of a parks trails while those who simply want to spend a day relaxing in the sun can plan a picnic with friends and family. Many public parks have designated areas for picnics, and some even include charcoal grills for those who want to give their picnic more of a backyard barbecue feel. Some public parks may even have programs for young nature enthusiasts. DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY Many communities come to life when the weather warms up, offering a host of outdoor programs that foster a sense of community among residents. Free concerts have become increasingly popular in communities across the country and these concerts can make for a great night out on the town. Musical acts from yesteryear can take adults back to their formative years, while performers just now making a name for themselves may catch the interests and ears of younger residents. Check with your community to see if there is a summer concert series and make the most of this opportunity to dance the night away in the warm summer air.

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Camping is a popular outdoor activity that attracts many enthusiasts year after year. Some people camp every month while others only have time for one great excursion into the wilderness each year. This year, millions of camping trips will take place across the country. Preparation is key to a successful camping trip. Whether campers plan to spend one night or several in the great outdoors, there are certain tips to follow to ensure your trip is as fun and safe as possible. GEAR In order to be comfortable, stock up on camping gear. Tents, sleeping bags and other gear need not be the most expensive. Quality, moderately priced gear works well, too. With care and maintenance, camping gear can last for several years. A tent will be your first line of defense against the outdoors. Although plenty of people prefer to sleep out under the stars, a tent is a place to avoid inclement weather and insects and have a little privacy. Your tent need not be too big, unless you plan to share it with many of your fellow campers. Since you will be spending the majority of your time outdoors, dont feel pressured to buy the tent equivalent of a three-room suite. A good tent should be sturdy, weather-resistant, and large enough to fit the people who will be sleeping in it during your trip. Invest in a pad to place on the floor of the tent to shield you from the hard ground. The pad will make sleeping more comfortable. If you will be sleeping during warmweather months, you dont have to worry about an expensive sleeping bag. An average-weight one will be just fine. Dont forget to pack a pillow. A cooler filled with foods and drinks will tide you over for the trip. If you plan to cook, you will need to bring the ingredients for meals. Otherwise sandwiches should suffice. Some campgrounds have grills and picnic tables available. Otherwise, you can cook hot dogs right over your open campfire. WHERE TO CAMP Campsites may be public or private. Public campgrounds are generally funded by tax dollars and maintained by parks departments or government offices. They may be free to enter or charge a nominal fee for use. Because of the low cost involved, they may be quite popular and crowded during peak camping season. Private campsites are run by private companies or individuals and may also feature RV hookups. In many instances, private campsites sell memberships to interested parties, which gives access to certain private areas. They may have more amenities than public campsites. Private sites also may employ security personnel and maintenance crews to ensure the areas are clean and safe and to enforce campground rules. This may not be the case at public campsites, where conditions may be inconsistent from site to site. An online search of both public and private campsites nearby can help you determine which option best suits you. Consider national parks, national forests and even the Army Corps of Engineers, which manages many recreational areas. AVOID CRITTERS Animals and insects are part of the camping experience. While they are unavoidable, there are some measures you can take to reduce the propensity for bothersome bug bites or clever critters raiding the cooler. Keeping a clean campsite is perhaps the most effective animal and insect deterrent. Ants and animals are attracted to food bits scattered around the site, so be sure to gather trash and dispose of it properly each day. Try not to store food on the ground. Whenever possible, keep food locked away in an airtight cooler or other container. Dry foods can be stored under lock and key in the car. Raccoons, squirrels, birds, and skunks all have been known to patrol campgrounds for an easy meal. Also, you dont want to lure in larger predators, such as bears or wild cats. To avoid insects, steer clear of perfumed products. Keep lights dim at night, as bright lights attract mosquitoes and other biting bugs. Use appropriate insect repellents to help further repel bugs.

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The weather is heating up and Americans are heading outdoors to soak up the fun. Warm weather enthusiasts should keep safety on the top of their minds when theyre out camping, boating and barbecuing. CSA Group, a leader in testing and certification, wants to remind Americans to stay safe all summer with the following tips. CAMPING STOVES AND LANTERNS When first opening your cabin, carefully inspect all appliances for damage from rodents or insects. Always wear a personal flotation device. Never consume alcohol while operating any vehicle. OUTDOOR GAS BARBEQUES Before firing up your barbecue for the first time, carefully inspect burners and burner tubes for blockages due to dirt, grease, insects or rust buildup. Clean or replace any blocked parts or have a certified technician make repairs. Propane cylinders must be inspected and requalified every 12 years in the United States. A date stamp on the cylinder indicates when it was last qualified. Dont use a rusty or damaged cylinder. If in doubt, have your tank replaced. When purchasing or installing a gas barbecue, make sure that it carries the mark of an approved certification organization, such as CSA Group, indicating the barbecue has been tested to applicable national standards. More safety tips available at www.csasafetytips. com.

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When the economy took a turn for the worse several years ago, many families had to cut costs in order to make ends meet. For many families, that meant leaving vacations on the cutting room floor. While the economy has rebounded, uncertainty surrounding that comeback has prevailed for many families, who remain hesitant to book a traditional vacation for fear of spending money they might be better off saving. The sacrifice of traditional vacations has led many families to embrace the stay-cation, wherein families still take time off to be with one another but do so largely at home rather than heading off to an exotic locale or resort. A stay-cation is a great way for families to rediscover MORE THAN A BACKYARD ... With a little work, your backyard can be the neighborhoods newest theater Outdoor activities are even more fun when the weather cooperates. Pleasant temperatures and conditions can entice people who are normally content to stay indoors to venture outside and enjoy the fresh air. There are a number of activities, from cooking to entertaining, that are ideal for summer fun. But what about watching a movie? Although the number of drive-in movie theaters may be on the decline, that doesnt have to keep movie buffs from enjoying a film with friends and family al fresco. Certain parks, municipal recreation centers, and businesses host movie nights under the stars for large groups in the summertime. However, homeowners can host an outdoor movie night right in their own backyards. Establish the screen spot well in advance. A few different scenarios can make watching a movie more enjoyable. You will need a large enough surface to act as the movie screen. If yours is a light-colored home, you can project the image directly on a patch of siding that is not broken by windows or doors. Otherwise, you will need to erect a tarp, sheet, shower curtain, or an actual screen to serve as the backdrop. Test out the movie-watching experience prior to inviting people over to ensure that the movie is clearly visible and is not marred by street lights or obstructions like overhanging branches. Invest in a projector. In order to project the movie onto the big screen, you will need a projector. Electronics stores sell projectors that can hook up to everything from DVD and Blu-ray players to smart phones. Some are small enough to travel in your pocket. If a friend has a projector, you can also ask to borrow it. The higher you can mount the projector, the better it will be to avoid picture blockage. Also, keep in mind that the bigger the screen the higher the resolution projector you will need. A high definition projector is your best bet, especially one with an HDMI input. Have a sound system. Dont skimp on a sound system; otherwise youll have a big, impressive movie picture without adequate sound. You can only turn up some projectors so much before experiencing distortion, so it is best to purchase some speakers so you can project the sound to guests who are sitting around the yard. A stereo receiver or an old sound system that you can buy on an auction site or garage sale should suffice. Create the theater. Theaters are built with staggered seating in which seats are set on a gradually increasing angle. This may not be possible in a yard unless you have a nicely sloping hill. Place blankets or sheets down front for children or shorter adults and then place folding chairs for adults. You can also opt for guests to bring their own chairs if you do not have enough. Have movie snacks on hand. Snack foods, especially finger foods, work best for outdoor movie nights. Give everyone a paper lunch bag they can fill up with snacks from a snack table and then take with them to their seats. Have a cooler filled with beverages in close proximity to your seats. If youre creative, you can tie in the snacks to the theme of the movie. Plan for an intermission. Pause the movie halfway so guests can stand up and stretch or visit the rest room. This also enables them to refill any drinks or snacks. Give neighbors a heads-up. As a courtesy to your neighbors, let them know you will be having a movie night in the yard, and for a few hours there may be more noise than usual. Try to time the viewing so it will not stray too far into sleeping hours. Better yet, invite them to the festivities.

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Northwest State Students Inducted Into Nursing Honor Society

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Northwest State Community College recently recognized fifteen students during the induction ceremony for the Alpha Delta Chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society. In order to

qualify, students must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average, with at least a B in all nursing classes. Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society aims to recognize the academic excellence

of associate degree nursing students and encourage students to pursue advanced nursing degrees. The following students were inducted in Alpha Delta Nu: For Defiance County: Morgan Vogel (Defiance), Sherri Beilke (Defiance), Elizabeth Herbert (Defiance), LuAnn Mealer (Defiance) and Jennifer Smith (Sherwood). For Fulton County: Necole Lynch (Wauseon), McCalla Burkhard (Swanton) and Shane Tanner (Wauseon). For Henry County: Harpreet Grewal (Napoleon), Jennifer Johnson (Liberty Center), Haley Clemens (Holgate), Dana Brown (Holgate) and Robin Foster (Liberty Center. For Paulding County: Angela Wolford (Paulding). For Williams County: Corissa Oberlin (Edon).

FOUR COUNTY HOSA ... Thirty-three Four County Career Center Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Chapter members qualified for state HOSA skill competition in Columbus that was held on April 10 & 11 by placing first or second in the regional contests. Contest winners from Williams county were (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT) Alyssa Nihart (Bryan) Extemporaneous Health Poster; Jessica Suboski (Hilltop) Medical Photography; Ashlie Dollarhide (Bryan) First Aid/CPR; Bre Franks (Hilltop) MRC Partnership; (BACK - LEFT TO RIGHT) Sarah Snavely (Bryan) Prepared Speech; Ashley Friedel (Montpelier) Job Seeking Skills; Kari Oberlin (Stryker) Researched Persuasive Speaking; and Destiny Denton (Hilltop) Career Health Display. HOSA members from all parts of Ohio will be in Columbus to compete for awards and the right to advance to national skill and leadership contests. HOSA Advisors are Donna Badenhop, Robin Hill, Karen Walker and Mike Nye.

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Northwest State Community College Welcomes Author In Recognition Of Child Abuse Prevention Month

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH ... In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month Northwest State Community College welcomed Ed Stermisha, author of Pot Pie Ashtrays, Breaking the Cycle of Child Abuse. The event was sponsored by the Students for Community Outreach and Awareness. Pictured Left to Right: Jared Nofziger, Sylvia Reynolds-Blakely, Ed Stermisha, Andy Kozal, Kylie Jackson, Moses INFORMATION PROVIDED Andonegui.

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Kids Outdoor Science Camp Coming To Fayettes Camp Palmer


The Kids Outdoor Science Camp, held at 4-H Camp Palmer near Harrison Lake State Park in Fayette, Ohio, is scheduled for June 4-7, 2014. This popular camp is open to youth from age 8 (and 3rd grade) through 14 (finishing the 8th grade) living in the three state area. Exciting programs will evolve around this years theme, Who Dunnit at Science Camp? Campers will explore their natural environment and enjoy outdoor adventure with a scientific focus. They will also have the opportunity to climb high ropes, hike, swim, and canoe along with a host of traditional camp activities including crafts, evening dances and campfire programs. The camp fee is $137 and covers all program supplies for the four day and three night event Including: meals, overnight accommodation, t-shirt, activities, and many great camp experiences. Campers are supervised by a team of trained teen counselors, adult staff, and a nurse who stays camp throughout the week. Delicious meals are provided family style and small cabins and bunk beds help to develop friendships and social skills. The capacity of this camp is large but not unlimited. Early registration is very important to insure acceptance, as camp could fill up before the May 19th deadline. The Kids Outdoor Science Camp is sponsored in cooperation with the Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Ohio State University Extension Offices of NW Ohio. For further information or to obtain a registration form please call the OSU Extension, Wood County office at 419354-9050 or visit our website at wood.osu. edu. (click on the 4-H Youth Development and Overnight Camps).
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Unprecedented Investment In Ohio State Parks Announced


COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director James Zehringer and Ohio Senate President Keith Faber today announced in western Ohio that the state will invest more than $88.5 million in capital improvements at Ohio State Parks over the next two years. This unprecedented investment will allow our facilities to match the impressive natural beauty that defines Ohio State Parks, said Zehringer. Governor Kasich and the Ohio General Assembly have shown their unequivocal support for strengthening our infrastructure and modernizing our facilities. Ultimately, this money belongs to the taxpayers, and were going to make sure Ohioans have a voice as we improve our parks. The Kasich administration is committed to investing in Ohios infrastructure, including Ohio State Parks. Our outdoor spaces play a critical part in keeping our children healthy and happy as they grow and develop. Our priorities in the legislature are strengthening Ohios economy and growing jobs. An important part of attracting and retaining jobs is making sure our communities are places where people want to live, work and raise their family, said Faber. Our strong fiscal management has given us the ability to help our communities maintain their infrastructure and invest in important community projects that are focused on quality of life and economic development to grow our economy. These funds are not meant to expand Ohio State Parks, but to serve as a step toward improving and updating our parks for the enjoyment of every visitor. This capital improvement funding will be used to improve state park facilities and lodges across the state. Additionally, bathrooms and campsites will be updated or replaced through much of the parks system. We have been working to identify our most immediate needs and will continue to announce projects as we move through this process. To assist us in identifying key projects, ODNR has launched a website to allow everyone to submit their ideas for improvements within the Ohio State Parks system. By visiting parks.ohiodnr. gov/improvements, people can fill out a survey to suggest improvements at their favorite state park. Ohio is proud to be one of only seven states in the nation where admission is free. Many Ohio families and out-ofstate residents turn to Ohio State Parks for hiking, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, biking, disc golf, horseback riding and much more. Last year, 2.3 million people spent at least one night in an Ohio State Park campground, cottage, cabin or lodge. By continuing to improve our state parks system, we have the opportunity to showcase our facilities and draw more tourism dollars into Ohio. ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
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Shooter Safety & Top Shot Competition Coming To Fayettes Camp Palmer
The Hoppin & Trottin 4-H Club will be hosting their third annual New Shooter Safety Course & Top Shot Competition at 4-H Camp Palmer on the 17th of May, 2014. The event is open to all youth 18 and under. The New Shooter Safety Course includes basic gun safety and instruction in pistol, rifle, shotgun and archery. The New Shooter Safety Course is intended for youth with little to no shooting experience. The New Shooter Safety Course is free to all new shooters (limit of 40 youth) and will begin at 9:00 am. The Top Shot Competition will begin at 11:30 am and includes up to five events in 3-D archery, archery, air rifle, rifle, and shotgun. The cost is $20 per youth 18 and under. The competition will have both junior (up to 12) and senior (13 - 18) levels and the top three in each discipline and division will be awarded as well as the Top Shot over all (excluding 3-D archery) in both junior and senior levels. All equipment and ammunition will be provided. You may bring your own equipment for 3-D archery only. No youth should bring other equipment or ammunition. Required forms per youth: Top Shot Registration From, 4-H Emergency Authorization Form, 4-H Shooting Sports Permission Form, 4-H Handgun Consent. Forms and information found online at http://www.hoppinandtrottin.com/index. php/shootingsports/top-shot. Registration for both events is required and the deadline is May 10th ($25 after deadline). Mail forms and checks (payable to Hoppin & Trottin 4-H Club) to Hoppin & Trottin 4-H Club - 4711 County Rd. 1-2, Swanton Ohio 43558. Questions & Contact information: Phone 419-699-4166, E-Mail kim@hoppinandtrottin.com, www. hoppinandtrottin.com.
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Ohio Wildlife Council Approves 2014-2015 Hunting Regulations


The Ohio Wildlife Council approved new white-tailed deer hunting regulations at its meeting on Wednesday, April 9, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Among new regulations are decreased deer bag limits in many counties, and hunters may use straight-walled cartridge rifles during the 2014 deer-gun week. The council also voted to remove bobcats from Ohios list of threatened species. The Ohio Wildlife Council voted to approve deer hunting proposals prepared by ODNR Division of Wildlife biologists. The 2014-2015 deer hunting season dates will remain largely consistent with previous years. One change in season dates included adjusting deermuzzleloader season to begin on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, and end on Monday, Jan. 5, compared to last year when the season began on a Saturday and concluded on a Tuesday. The October antlerless deermuzzleloader weekend will be held for the second year. Deer hunting seasons for 2014-2015: Deer archery: Sept. 27, 2014 - Feb. 1, 2015. Antlerless deer muzzleloader: Oct. 1112, 2014. Youth deer gun: Nov. 22-23, 2014. Deer gun: Dec. 1-7, 2014. Deer muzzleloader: Jan. 2-5, 2015. The Ohio Wildlife Council also approved changes to Ohios list of endangered and threatened species. The bobcat, previously threatened, was removed from the list. Bobcats are still considered a protected species in Ohio with no hunting or trapping season. The snowshoe hare was changed to a species of concern, Bewicks wren was changed to extirpated and smooth, and greensnakes were changed to endangered. Small-game hunting and furbearer trapping season dates were also passed on Wednesday. Season dates and bag limits for migratory birds, including mourning dove, Canada goose, rail, moorhen, snipe, woodcock and waterfowl will be set in August in compliance with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services framework. The Ohio 2014-2015 hunting and trapping season dates can be found at bit.ly/1415Ohiohuntingseason. Deer bag limits reflect the reduction in the deer population in many counties as numbers continue to move closer to target levels. Bag limits were reduced in 44 counties, increased in five counties and 39 counties stayed the same as last season. Antlerless tags are eliminated in some counties as deer populations approach target levels. Antlerless tags were introduced as a way to reduce Ohios deer herd, and have been successful, thereby eliminating their need in certain counties. County deer bag limits: Two (no more than one antlerless permit): Auglaize, Darke, Fayette, Hancock, Madison and Mercer counties. Three (antlerless permits are not valid): Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Defiance, Fairfield, Fulton, Gallia, Geauga, Greene, Guernsey, Hardin, Harrison, Hocking, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Knox, Lawrence, Meigs, Miami, Monroe, Morrow, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Richland, Van Wert, Washington and Williams counties. Three (no more than one antlerless permit): Adams, Allen, Ashland, Ashtabula, Athens, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Columbiana, Crawford, Erie, Henry, Highland, Huron, Licking, Logan, Lorain, Marion, Medina, Morgan, Ottawa, Paulding, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Putnam, Ross, Sandusky, Scioto, Seneca, Shelby, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Union, Vinton, Wayne, Wood and Wyandot counties. Four (no more than one antlerless permit): Brown, Clermont, Cuyahoga, Delaware, Franklin, Hamilton, Lake, Lucas, Mahoning, Montgomery, Portage, Stark, Summit and Warren counties. The council also approved straightwalled cartridge rifles for deer hunting. The rifles are the same caliber and use the same straight-walled cartridges that are currently legal for use in handguns. The new regulation is designed to allow additional opportunities for hunters that own these guns or want to hunt with these guns. These rifles have reduced recoil compared to larger shotguns, and the rifles are more accurate than the same caliber handgun. Legal deer hunting rifles are chambered for the following calibers: .357 Magnum, .357 Maximum, .38 Special, .375 Super Magnum, .375 Winchester, .38-55, .41 Long Colt, .41 Magnum, .44 Special, .44 Magnum, .444 Marlin, .45 ACP, .45 Colt, .45 Long Colt, .45 Winchester Magnum, .45 Smith & Wesson, .454 Casull, .460 Smith & Wesson, .45-70, .45-90, .45-110, .475 Linebaugh, .50-70, .50-90, .50-100, .50-110 and .500 Smith & Wesson. A new regulation states shotguns and straight-walled cartridge rifles used for deer hunting be loaded with no more than three shells in the magazine and chamber combined. The current hunting regulation states a shotgun must be plugged if it is capable of holding more than three shells. New next year, youth hunters can harvest up to two wild turkeys during the 2015 two-day youth season (one per day). Checking two wild turkeys would fill the youth hunters bag limit for the remaining 2015 spring wild turkey season. This change does not take effect until 2015. The bag limit remains one wild turkey for the two-day 2014 youth wild turkey hunting season. The Ohio Wildlife Council is an eightmember board that approves all of the ODNR Division of Wildlife proposed rules and regulations. Small-game hunting and trapping seasons were proposed at the Ohio Wildlife Councils January meeting. Deer proposals were presented in February and amended in March. Go to wildohio.com for more information about hunting in Ohio. Open houses to receive public comments about hunting, trapping and fishing regulations and wildlife issues were held on March 1, and a statewide hearing on all of the proposed rules was held on March 13. Open houses give the public an opportunity to view and discuss proposed fishing, hunting and trapping regulations with the ODNR Division of Wildlife officials. Council meetings are open to the public. Individuals who want to provide comments on a topic that is currently being considered by council are asked to preregister at least two days prior to the meeting by calling 614-265-6304. All comments are required to be three minutes or less. ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
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Four County Suicide Prevention Coalition Providing Support Group


The Four County Suicide Prevention Coalition has initiated a free-of-charge Survivors After Suicide support group. Meetings are held monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Four County ADAMhs Board office, T-761 State Route 66 south of Archbold across from Four County Career Center. A licensed independent social worker, Nancy Shannon, is the groups facilitator. The groups goals are to provide comfort, encouragement, and education to persons who have lost a loved one by suicide. Comfort is simply an acknowledgement of the devastating pain that the survivor feels. Encouragement means confirming that this pain and grief is normal. Support group participants can share that they have also experienced the same type of feelings. The education component is about teaching healthy coping skills for the survivor as well as providing accurate information about suicide. Survivors who attend the support group can expect to receive the following benefits. An understanding that other survivors of suicide experience similar emotions. A safe, non-judgmental place to share emotions and questions. An opportunity to learn skills to deal with issues that are unique to survivors of suicide. Help in restoring trusting relationships that may have been shaken by a loved ones suicide. Seeing how others who are further along in the grief process are coping. The opportunity to share and help others heal. A sense of empowerment for each person to work through the grief process in their own way. Hope that in time, things will get better than they are now. The friendship of persons who have experienced similar life-changing events, and A supportive and positive environment that can help restore the zest for life that can be lost after the death of a loved one by suicide. For more information about the Survivors After Suicide support group, please call Pam Pflum at the Four County ADAMhs Board office at 419/267-3355, ext. 7 or pam@fourcountyadamhs.com. There is no need to RSVP to attend the meetings. The support group is funded by the Four County ADAMhs Board.
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Camp Palmers Cowgirl Princess Day Camp Open For Registration


This is a one day camp program on Saturday, May 17 at 4-H Camp Palmer in Fayette covers what every cow girl princess needs to know. The focus of the program will empower girls to be their own kind of princess defined by their confidence, self-esteem, inner beauty, poise and grace, cultural customs, and table manners etiquette. Activities for the day will include rodeo games, leather craft, attending a tea party and much more. The annual Princess Day Camp is hosted by three OSU 4-H Extension Professionals. Teresa Johnson, Defiance County, Laura Rohlf, Henry County and Jill Stechschulte, Fulton County, plan, organize and conduct the event. Registrations are open for youth in grades 1-5. The cost is $30.00 and forms can be obtained on the website at: http://www.camppalmer.org/. Click on the left tab for Princess Camp. Girl Scouts participating in this program can be counted for a Manners Badge. Space is limited to the first 55 youth.
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Week Of The Arts Celebration At Four County Career Center


On May 1 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. the senior Commercial Art students will be hosting the #Sassy Seniors Gallery Show. A showcase of student art work featuring senior projects will be on display for the public to view and/or purchase. On Sunday, May 4 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. there will be an open reception of the Exhibit of Visual Art and Design featuring the Career Centers junior and senior Commercial Art students at the Art Supply Depo located at 29 S. St. Clair Street in Toledo. The students art will be on display from May 2-30. Come out and join us during the Week of the Arts! at Four County Career Center and enjoy the artistic talents of our students! Refreshments will be served at all of the events. Contact the Career Center at 419-267-3331 for more information.
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BY: REX STUMP - DEFEATING DARK TIMES!

Devotional Thought / Fellowship of Christian Athletes


I dont like defeat and I dont like depressing days. I understand that not everyone can win. I understand that the word fair doesnt exist in the world of sports, nor in life. Fair is a place you pay to jump on a ride, eat elephant ears, and see entertainment. Right? So how do I handle depressing and disappointment in sport? How do I handle discouraging moments in relationships and work? When life doesnt seem fair how do I get refocused and press on? The Easter Holiday is a very unique season surrounded by special days; Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Resurrection Sunday, as well as a focus on Lent and the Passover. Im sure I missed something, but you get the idea that there is an incredible time of focus in preparation for celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on Sunday. But what about the Saturday between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday? Should it have a name? Somewhat Saturday? Depression Day? Hush Holiday? It has no special name, for it is just a quiet and routine day. When you put yourself back in history a little over 2,000 years ago, it felt dark and disappointing. Its like the day after your favorite team gets obliterated in the Championship game. Its like the day after your loved ones funeral. You dont want to get out of bed. You are sad, and you wonder if there is really anything worth doing today. Right? What would it have been like for the disciples? They had no clue that the next day would be better. They had no hope, no peace, and no plans for a resurrection celebration. Peter wasnt bugging Mary and Martha about who would sing at the sunrise service. James and John werent out catching fish for the Easter feast with their family. Maybe they secretly tried to catch a glimpse of where Jesus was buried. A cave. A hole in the side of the earth. Dark, dreary, cold Whenever I went spelunking (Caving), we would enter the cave with no maps and no expectations of discovery. We were a little nervous, a little fearful, and somewhat adventurous. I would ask myself every time, Why am I doing this? I dont like cold and dark places that might have an unexpected scare. As a matter of fact, I would mark my path so that I could turn around and find my way out if we felt we were lost. To top it off, I usually brought up the rear, and if you watch scary movies you know its the poor sap in the back that dies first! In Kentucky you can venture into the Mammoth Caves. You actually pay to enter what is called a Grand, Gloomy, Peculiar Place with over 400 miles of explored caves! What did they do in the cave? They mined for natural resources, explored, held church services and concerts, hid slaves, hid treasures, found comfort from the elements outside, but it was never a home. A cave is not a great place to live! You dont want to stay there! Heres the point - Jesus didnt need to mark His way out of that cave on Good Friday. He entered that dark place for a short time. It was more than a resting place, it was a battle. A divine battle took place over death and sin, and Jesus emerged victorious! (Colossians 2:13-15) Bursting from darkness, the Heavenly Son brought forth hope, peace, joy, and life! It always feels good to emerge from the caves. The only thing a cave does is enhance my passion for the mountains! Dark times are not adventurous or joyful for me, but they really help me long and look forward to light and height! I dont want to get comfortable in dark places, I dont want to live in disappointment. Those days make me long for Gods righteousness to prevail. So between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, Saturday is sort of that unknown day. Here is what Ive learned, its more than an unknown day or a dark day, its a day preparing me for Sunday! So how do I handle depressing and disappointment in sport? How do I handle discouraging moments in relationships and work? When life doesnt seem fair how do I get refocused and press on? Today is preparing me for tomorrow! Because Jesus lives, I can face tomorrow. Because Jesus is victorious, I can face tomorrow. For more reading, check out Psalm 3:8, Psalm 62:6-8, I John 5:3-5

ARE YOU LONGING FOR PEACE OF MIND & HEART?


We live in a world in search of peace, politically, socially and, perhaps most poignantly, spiritually, that is peace with God and the peace of God. Regarding the subject of peace, author and Pastor David Jeremiah writes in his Turning Point Daily Devotional for April 3, 2014: We know the bus we need to catch is always on time. A friend who has promised to help us on Saturday is one who always keeps his word. The pension check we need by the end of the month never has been late. Certaintyor as close as we can get to it in human termsbrings peace of mind. The truth is, nothing is absolutely certain in life. Things happen that never have happened before. So if we achieve a degree of peace by trusting in things that are less than certain, how much more peace could we enjoy by trusting in Someone who never has failed? The psalmist wrote, Your testimonies, which You have commanded, are righteous and very faithful (very certain; Ps. 119:138). The apostle Paul said that when we commit our uncertainties to God in prayer, the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Phil 4:7). We have peace because we believe in Gods absolute trustworthiness. Are you longing for peace of mind and heart? If peace seems elusive in your life today, commit yourself to God, commit your concerns to Him in prayer, and then rest peacefully as you trust in Him.
Rick Jones, Executive Director, Defiance Area Youth for Christ. For more information about the work of Youth for Christ, 419-782-0656, or email: defyfc@embarqmail.com

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Letter Carriers Annual Food Drive Set For May 10th


The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 22nd annual food drive to combat hunger on Saturday, May 10. Letter carriers will collect non-perishable food donations on that day as they deliver mail along their postal routes. It is the nations largest single-day food drive, and is held annually on the second Saturday in May in 10,000 cities and towns in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. The Letter Carriers Food Drive never has been more important, with millions facing hunger every day. The extreme winter weather and other natural disasters many regions experienced not only exacerbate problems in many communities but also turn some who typically give food into recipients of help. Too many people in this country are still going hungry every day, NALC President Fredric Rolando said. Its an honor to be able to help people in need by leading an effort that brings out the best in so many Americans. Six days a week, letter carriers see first-hand the needs in the communities where we work, and were committed to helping meet those needs. Hunger affects about 50 million people around the country, including 17 million children and nine million senior citizens. Pantry shelves filled up through winter-holiday generosity often are bare by late spring. And, with most school meal programs suspended during summer months, millions of children must find alternate sources of nutrition. Last year, letter carriers collected 74.4 million pounds of food donations along their postal routes, the second-highest amount since the NALCs food drive began in 1992. That brought the total to nearly 1.3 billion pounds for the food drive. Public service announcements are available on the food drive page of the NALC website nalc.org/food feel free to use them. The Postal Services universal network, reaching 151 million addresses six days a week, makes it possible for us to provide this critically needed assistance, NALC food drive coordinator Pam Donato said. On May 10, as they deliver mail, the nations 175,000 letter carriers will collect the donations that residents leave near their mail boxes. People are encouraged to leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable foods, such as canned soup, canned vegetables, canned meats and fish, pasta, rice or cereal next to their mailbox before the regular mail delivery on Saturday. Carriers will bring the food to local food banks, pantries or shelters, including many affiliated with Feeding America, which is a national partner in the drive, as are United Way, Campbell Soup Co., AARP Drive to End Hunger, Publix, the U.S. Postal Service, National Rural Letter Carriers Association, the AFL CIO, Valpak, Valassis and Uncle Bobs Self Storage. People who have questions about the drive in their area should ask their letter carrier, contact their local post office, or go to nalc. org/food, facebook. com/StampOutHunger or twitter.com/ StampOutHunger. The 280,000-member NALC represents letter carriers across the country employed by the U.S. Postal Service, along with retired letter carriers. Founded by Civil War veterans in 1889, the NALC is among the countrys oldest labor unions.
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NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS OF VILLAGE OF PIONEER RESOLUTION 04-2014 To: Pioneer Home Owners Association P.O. Box 275, Pioneer, Ohio 43554 You are hereby notified that on the 14th day of April, 2014, the Council of the Village of Pioneer, Ohio, passed a Resolution declaring the necessity for and intent to appropriate for purposes of acquisition of right-of-way for the creation, maintenance and improvement of public streets from Briarwood Lane to Lake Shore Drive within the Village of Pioneer, Ohio, the fee simple interest in the described premises as they appear in said resolution which states in relevant portion as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 04-2014 A RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT TO APPROPRIATE PROPERTY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE CREATION, MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF PIONEER, OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Village of Pioneer, Ohio in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapters 719 and 163 has the power to appropriate real property for certain public purposes, including the acquisition of right-of-way for the creation, maintenance and improvement of public streets; and WHEREAS, there is a need for acquisition of right-of-way for the creation, maintenance and improvement of public streets from Briarwood Lane to Lake Shore Drive within the Village of Pioneer, Ohio; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 719.01(A) the Village of Pioneer, Ohio desires to open, widen, straighten, change the grade of, and/or extend streets from Briarwood Lane to Lake Shore Drive within the Village of Pioneer, Ohio, because the same is necessary for the peace, health, safety and welfare of the Village inhabitants; and WHEREAS, the Village of Pioneer, Ohio deems it necessary to appropriate a fee simple interest in four (4) parcels of property located in the Village of Pioneer, Ohio (identified below as Parcels 1-WD, 2-WD, 3-WD and 8-WD) for the opening, widening, straightening, changing the grade of, and/or extending streets from Briarwood Lane to Lake Shore Drive within the Village of Pioneer, Ohio; and WHEREAS, Ohio Revised Code Section 719.04 prescribes that the legislative authority of a municipal corporation, whenever it is deemed necessary to appropriate property, must pass a resolution declaring such intent, defining the purpose of the appropriation, and setting forth the pertinent description of the land and the estate of interest therein described to be appropriated. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Pioneer, Ohio, at least two thirds of the members concurring, as follows: SECTION 1: That it be deemed necessary and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this Council to appropriate, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 163.01 to 163.22, a fee simple interest in four (4) parcels of property located in the Village of Pioneer, Ohio for the purpose of opening, widening, straightening, changing the grade of, and/or extending streets from Briarwood Lane to Lake Shore Drive within the Village of Pioneer, Ohio; the parcels are owned by and more specifically described as follows: PARCEL 2-WD: Record title owner, Pioneer Home Owners Association; A parcel of land being known as parts of Outlots 71 and 78, being situated in the Northwest Quarter, Section 21, Township 9 South, Range 2 West, Madison Township, Village of Pioneer, Williams County, Ohio, being more specifically described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of said section 21, said point being an angle iron corner post found this survey; Thence North 88 45 25 West along the south line of the northwest quarter of said section 21 a distance of 374.27 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar (capped Bell 6717) placed this survey and THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING of the parcel herein described; Thence, continuing North 88 45 25 West along the south line of the northwest quarter of said section 21 a distance of 124.92 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar (capped Bell 6717) placed this survey; Thence North 00 58 04 East a distance of 11.20 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar (capped Bell 6717) placed this survey; Thence South 89 18 41 East a distance of 50.00 feet to a point established this survey; Thence North 00 58 04 East a distance of 20.00 feet to a point established this survey; Thence North 89 18 41 West a distance of 14.95 feet to a point established this survey; Thence along a curve to the right a chord bearing of North 44 10 18 West a chord distance of 14.18 feet (radius 10.00 feet, central angle 90 02 50, arc length 15.75 feet) to a 5/8 inch rebar (capped Bell 6717) placed this survey; Thence North 00 58 04 East a distance of 8.51 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar (capped Bell 6717) placed this survey; Thence South 88 45 25 East a distance of 147.63 feet to a steel pin found this survey; Thence South 44 45 22 West a distance of 68.94 feet to THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING of the parcel herein described, containing 0.136 acres of land, more or less subject to easements of record. SECTION 2: This Resolution is declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare and for the further reason that negotiations with the respective property owners have not been fruitful and the City must secure the property needed for the road improvements as soon as possible or risk the loss of potential funding for the road project; therefore, this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption by Council. 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
LEGAL - On April 14, 2014, the Council of the Village of Pioneer, Ohio passed the following legislation: Resolution No. 04-2014: A RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT TO APPROPRIATE PROPERTY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE CREATION, MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF PIONEER, OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The purpose of this Resolution is to declare the necessity for and intention of the Village of Pioneer, Ohio to appropriate a fee simple interest in four (4) parcels of property located in the Village of Pioneer, Ohio for the opening, widening, straightening, changing the grade of, and/or extending streets from Briarwood Lane to Lake Shore Drive within the Village of Pioneer, Ohio. All provisions of this Resolution 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.

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