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Wednesday, February 26th, 2014
Stryker Council Meets; Mayor Designates Career & Technical Education Month
By: Mark L. Mercer THE VILLAGE REPORTER STRYKER- Mayor Daniel Hughes brought down the gavel at 6:00 p.m. on February 17, bringing the monthly Village Council Meeting to order. Notable this month was the new seating of the Village Council President, Terry Wieland, as he assumed the 2014 Council Presidency. Mayor Hughes began the monthly meeting with the Mayors notes for the month. Mayor Hughes announced the Village Council received a thank you card from former council member Joan Ruffer, conveying her sincere gratitude and thanks to the members of the council and to residents of the village for her years of service to the community as a member of the Village Council. Additionally, Mayor Hughes read aloud a proclamation designating February as Career and Technical Education Month. The proclamation was made urging all citizens to become familiar with the services and benefits offered by the career and technical education programs in the community and to support and participate in these programs to enhance their individual work skills and productivity. In closing, Mayor Hughes briefed the council on the installation and familiarization of a new financial accounting system program recently undertaken by the Village Office staff, and the Mayor would like to recognize and pass along a heartfelt thank you to Laurie Rupp for her valuable assistance in assisting the village with the installation of this new system. In notes from the Village Administrator, residents are reminded that, if their property has a fire hydrant, it is the property owners responsibility to keep the hydrant clear of snow and accessible in case of emergency. Buried hydrants are difficult to locate and, in the case of an emergency, easy access will enable the fire department to respond and undertake action more quickly. The Village Administrator would also like for vehicle owners to frequently move their vehicles from the street so that street plowing may be accomplished thoroughly throughout the village. It was noted some cars have been in place since the beginning of the snow season and should be moved for complete street cleaning. In a briefing to the council from the Stryker Police Department, the Police Chief announced there were 88 reports during January to the Police Department, with 28 warnings issued and 6 citations written. The Police Department also noted 1 adult arrest and 3 juvenile arrests during the month. The police department would also like to encourage resident to keep snow piles trimmed down for good visibility when backing out of driveways. Some accidents have recently occurred where visibility when exiting driveways has created a hazard. One additional announcement from the Police department concerned a rash of breaking and entering calls recently. Residents of the village are encouraged to be vigilant and ensure all property is locked and secured, and are encouraged to report any suspicious activity if observed. In conclusion from the police report, it was also announced that Officer Jason Sprague was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. The next Village Council Meeting will take place on March 10, 2014. Mark Mercer can be reached at publisher@thevillagereporter.com
Revitalization Coming to Downtown Montpelier
RENOVATIONS ... The First National Bank is getting ready to undergo some renovations starting in March 2014. By Jennifer Manlove THE VILLAGE REPORTER The Kannel Family is working on a project that is dear to Chris Kannels heart. He started this endeavor in November 2011 when his parents purchased the First National Bank Building. Located at the intersection of Main and Empire in downtown Montpelier; it is a building that everyone knows well. The building has several upstairs apartments as well as four commercial spaces on the first floor. In June of 2012, Mr. Kannel attended a webinar on Discretionary Grants that was made available through the Ohio Development Services Agency. The webinar addressed the exact needs that the building had and discussed the various downtown revitalization grants. Then in December 2012 the building was accepted through the preliminary assessment and they were able to move forward to the formal application. The application was submitted for "FY 2013 Community Development Block Grant, Discretionary Targets of Opportunity for Downtown Revitalization" in July of 2013. In October of 2013, they received the official approval of the grant application. The request for the release of funds was effective on January 24, 2014 in the amount of $170,000 from ODSA and were approved in February. Those funds should arrive mid-February 2014 and work can start in March. In order to comply with the terms of the grant they must be finished with the renovations by October 31, 2014. The renovations will include the upstairs and downstairs interior as well as the exterior of the building. One of the
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COUNCIL MEETING ... February's Council Meeting witnessed the seating of the 2014 Council President Terry Wieland in the traditional place to the Mayor's right hand side for council meetings.
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things that will be done is adapting the existing residential units to the current standards, which includes replacing the dilapidated and outdated interiors. The interior renovations are a necessity to bring in tenants, while the outside renovations is important for the community. One of the most noticeable things passersby may see is the windows. At one point the eight foot windows were replaced with four foot windows and the openings were then filled in with bricks. This will be a great expense, but a definite improvement. The metal cornice that was installed around 1900 will also be restored as it has suffered over the years. There have been decades of rain, ice, snow and salt that have caused significant damage to the brick. In addition to general repairs to the existing masonry ,the base of the brick walls will be replaced with split-face block. Another much needed update is the rear stairs. This will involve the most intensive change of the existing building as the existing stairs will need to be removed. A larger hole will be cut into the second floor and they will install new stairs that are up to code. The First National Building has been standing at the center of downtown Montpelier for at least 120 years. Mr. Kannel has been diligently working to make the much needed renovations since 2011 and is excited to be on this journey to restore it to a usable and sustainable condition. The community can look forward to seeing these changes take place in March.
Jennifer Manlove may be reached at publisher@thevillagereporter.com
New Refuse Tags In The Works For City Of Wauseon

utes, council moved on to hear from Michele Ryder from ARS Refuse Service regarding a proposal to change refuse tags. The last regularly scheduled meeting of the Wauseon Ryder opened by thanking everyone for their patience City Council was called to order at 5:00 pm Monday, Febwith trash pick up during the onslaught of winter weather ruary 17 by Council President Heather Kost. All council that led to some delays and ARS having to double up their members were present. However, Mayor Doug Shaw was efforts on a couple of different weeks. Ryder then went absent. After the approval of the previous meetings minon to inform council that ARS is considering options to change refuse tags. The change would be in response to an increasing disparity between ARSs truck weights and the amount of tag sales. Ryder noted that ARS has identified that the number of households from which they are picking up, along with the total amount of refuse being picked up, has been on the rise but, at the same time, that tag sales have been significantly decreasing. ARS recognizes that there is some amount of employee error, such as employees picking up untagged bags, that could account for some of the difference. However, Ryder also explained that the difference is too great for ARS not to take steps to track and account for those changes. Ryder also explained that current tags as well as tags that date back as far as the 1980s are being reproduced Your Hometown News Source and that this is also part of the reason that ARS is conBy: Chelsie Firestone THE VILLAGE REPORTER sidering reissuing tags to the city. Ryder asked for the councils support in this endeavor as ARS moves forward in selecting new tags and getting them ordered. She then added that ARS will set a definite date as to when existing tags need to be used by or exchanged. Councilor Fred Allen questioned who would be responsible for spotting the counterfeit tags and Ryder explained that the duty of spotting such tags would be one for ARS to manage. Council President Heather Kost also questioned whether not there will be expiration dates on the new tags. Ryder replied that has been discussed but also that the decision has been made not to put such dates on the tags as it does not provide the benefit of what ARS is trying to control. Councilor Kathy Huner then asked Ryder how ARS plans to put out the information regarding new tags to the customers. Ryder explained that it is difficult because ARS does not have individual addresses for tag customers. However, she did offer to provide for a mass mailing if those addresses were provided. At the suggestion of putting the information on a notice to be inserted into the water bills, Director of Finance Jamie Giguere explained CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
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Area Obituaries & Death Notices

Orma Lee Koeppe (1929-2014)
Orma Lee Koeppe, age 84, of Evansport, passed away Tuesday morning, February 18, 2014 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan. Prior to her retirement in 1985 she had worked at Campbell Soup in Napoleon for 20 years. Orma was born in Defiance on August 2, 1929, the daughter of Albert and Clara (Agler) Schlosser. On November 16, 1946 she married Merle Koeppe, and he survives. She was a member of the Evansport United Methodist Church and the Tiffin Township Fire Flies. Surviving, besides her husband, Merle, is one son, Craig (Debra) Koeppe of Archbold; three daughters, Sue Speiser of Evansport, Marilyn Partee of Evansport and Lora Koeppe of Evansport; grandchildren, Kristi Gonzalez, Chadd Speiser, Angela Riley, Jordan Koeppe, Cory Salisbury, Casey Salisbury, and Codi Partee; greatgrandchildren, Oakley, Skylar, Remington, Stone, Slade, Madison, Jarren, and Vaughn; and great-grandson, Zane. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kim Koeppe; grandson, Curtice Partee; seven brothers, Victor, Robert, Howard, Glen, Albert, Virgil and Richard Schlosser; and sister, Frances.
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JoAnn A. Swirles (1947-2014)
Vernie A. Faunce, Jr. (1934-2014)

Vernie A. Faunce, Jr., fought courageously over the past nine months, having lost his battle with cancer early Wednesday morning at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Vernie was surrounded by his loved ones when he passed; he was 79. Vernie was a Montpelier resident for all of his life, he was born on November 27 1934 in Montpelier to Vernie A. and Dorothy Mae (Swain) Faunce, Sr. Vernie attended the Montpelier Schools and then went to work for Mohawk Tools in Montpelier. He worked at Mohawk for 35 years as a janitor until its closing, and then went to work for six years at the Aro Corporation in Bryan. Vernie was a very unselfish person, always wanting to help and do things for others. One of his great passions was cheering on his Detroit Tigers. Vernie is survived by a daughter Tammy and her husband Seth Sands, who Vernie thought of as a son, of Montpelier; a brother Gary (Barb) Faunce of Edon; a sister Jan Ridgeway of Texas, and two sisters-in-law Janet Faunce of Toledo and Grace Faunce of Montpelier. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Judy M. (Page) Faunce in July of 1999, two brothers Raymond and Dennis Faunce, a sister Jean Reese, and two brothers-inlaw Bob Reese and Kenny Ridgeway.
JoAnn A. Swirles 66, of Montpelier passed away unexpectedly Friday at her home. She was born February 16, 1947 in Clarence, Pennsylvania to Gasper and Louvenia (Arrington) Panik. She married Patrick Swirles on September 23, 1967 in Monroe, Michigan and he preceded her in death on January 15, 2001. JoAnn was an active member of the Church of Christ in West Unity. She loved her church and never knew a stranger. JoAnn had recently worked as a greeter and cashier at Walmart in Bryan for seven years. For ten years she had worked in quality control at Kamco where she had done a lot of traveling for inspections. Before that JoAnn had worked as a cashier for many years at Ashcrafts, Nextdoor Food Store and Handy and Harmon all of Gladwin, Michigan. She loved all animals with horses being her favorite. She also loved her dog Buffy and would take in any animal that needed a loving home. JoAnn is survived by her father, Gasper Panik, four children: Shannon (Scott) Kozlowski of Warren, Michigan, Matthew Swirles of Fayette, Heather Swirles of Edgerton and Tyann Swirles of Hicksville; one sister, Pauline (Thomas) Belau of Montpelier and ten grandchildren: Edward, Dakota, Austin, Tammara, Devin, Ayden, Emari, Shirley Ann Lersch, age Brianna, Taneysha and Darnell. She was preceded in death by her husband, mother 77, of Archbold, passed away Tuesday evening, Feb- Louvenia Hilbrecht, step-mother, Rose Panik and one ruary 18, 2014 at Mercy-St. grandson Kyle Kozlowski. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. Prior to her retirement she had been an ElRoger A. Stilwill, age 57 ementary and Junior High of Liberty Center, passed School teacher for many away Thursday, February years. Recently, she volun20, 2014 with his family by teered at Care and Share in his side at St. Lukes HosArchbold. pital in Maumee. He was Shirley was born in born in Napoleon on July Fulton County on June 8, 31, 1956 one of four chil1936, the daughter of Joy dren to the late Wayne Stiland Joyce (Winzeler) Graf. On June 7, 1958 she married will and Deloris (Christy) David L. Lersch, and he survives. She was a member of Stilwill who survives. He the Archbold Evangelical Church, where she had been a was a graduate of Liberty Sunday School and Bible School Teacher. She was also Center High School. Before active with the Ladies Aid of the church. Shirley was a retiring due to health, Roggreat seamstress and loved baking cookies, making aper worked for the Campbell plesauce and soup for others. Soup Co. in Napoleon. He Surviving besides husband, David L., are children, Daenjoyed golfing and being vid M. (Kathy) Lersch of Archbold, Dawn (Wendell) Lantz active with his friends at of Archbold, Andrea (Courtney) Erb of Mechanicsville, VA, Shiloh Christian Union where he was a member. In adand Matthew P. (Allison) Lersch of Apex, NC. Also surviv- dition to his father, Roger was preceded in death by his ing are grandchildren, Krista, Cole, Mindy, D.J., Austin, brother; Eugene Stilwill. Surviving is his mother, Deloris; Autumn, Zachary, Dylan, Tyson, Ethan, Anthony, McK- children, Bryce Stilwill of Wooster, Brittany Stilwill of Petenna, Olivia and Samuel; great-grandson, Brayden; sis- tisville, Dominic Stilwill of Defiance and Dustin Stilwill of ter, Mary Lou Buehrer of Archbold; brother, Gene (Mar- Liberty Center; brother, Larry (Carolyn) Stilwill of Liberty lene) Graf of Fayette, and many nieces and nephews. She Center and Phyllis Bleschke of Liberty Center and two was preceded in death by brother, John Graf, and sister, grandchildren, Dominic Jr. and Damien. Joy Phyllis Link.
Shirley Ann Lersch (1936-2014)
Carl Ralph Gasche (1934-2014)

Carl Ralph Gasche, age 79, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, February 19, 2014. He was born on March 12, 1934 in Wauseon to the late Carl H. Gasche and Floy (McNall) Gasche. Ralph was a graduate of Pettisville High School and later attended The Ohio State University. He was an Army Veteran having served during the Korean War. Ralph was a salesman for various companies before retiring, including West Bend Cooking Products. He was an active member of the Circle of Friends music group at the Delta Church of Christ, the Delta Community Band, Delta American Legion and Wauseon Masonic Lodge #349; where he served as a Past Master. He also enjoyed antiquing, camping, collecting memorabilia and old cars; but his fondest hobby was traveling with his wife, Faye. Together they visited many sites, with the most memorable being the UP of Michigan, Bay View and various county fairs. Ralph has now been reunited with his wife, Faye; his parents, Carl and Floy; daughters, Beth and Robynn and grandsons, Robbie, Josh and Brett; sister, Millie Sickmiller and brother-in-law, Daniel StClair. Left to cherish his memories are children, Kent (Koran) Gasche of Delta and Julie (Larry Neipp) Baker of Wauseon; brother, John (Dori) Gasche; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Roger A. Stilwill (1956-2014)
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Ava Mae Wilson (1930-2014)

Ava Mae Maysel Wilson, 83 of Fredericktown, Ohio, formerly of Montpelier, went home to be with the Lord on Friday February 21st at the Country Court Nursing Home in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. She was born on March 8, 1930 in Frame, West Virginia to Morgan A. and Blanche C. (Anderson) Thompson. She married Herbert L. Wilson on December 25, 1980 in Montpelier and he preceded her in death in July of 1990. Mae attended the Fredericktown Church of God. She worked for Beam Stream in Montpelier for over 25 years as a quality control inspector. Mae is survived by four children Russell H. Thompson of Angola, Indiana, Sandra (Robert) Kempen of Fredericktown, Ohio, Patty (Stan) Miller of Fredericktown, and Larry (Terry) McLaughlin of Arlington, Texas; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Herbert, three brothers Edward D., Robert L. and Captain Harold Thompson. Donations may be made to the Hospice of Knox County, Ohio or Wounded Warriors or The Flat Rock Homes and Care Center in Bellevue, Ohio. Online condolences may be left at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com.
Ruth M. Perkins (1925-2014)

Ruth M. Perkins, 88, of Stryker, died Saturday at Genesis Health Care, Bryan, after a long illness. She was born near Stryker on May 8th, 1925, to Donald and Hazel (Reynolds) Perkins. She was a member of the Stryker United Methodist Church, was Past Matron of the Evansport Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Bryan Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She had been a member of the Springfield Grange and the Stryker Homemakers Club. She is survived by one brother, Donald (Janet) Perkins of Huntington, Indiana and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Theron and Eldred Perkins, and a sister, Helen (William) Grisier. Preferred memorials to the church. Grisier Funeral Home in Stryker has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www. grisierfh.com.
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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY AREA LOCAL POLICE, EMS & FIRE REPORTS
(Feb. 15) 1489 N. Shoop Ave., Investigate complaint (Feb. 16) 248 Darlene Dr., Loud Music (Feb. 16) 332 Barbara Dr., Threats (Feb. 17) Cherry St. at S. Franklin St., Juveniles (Feb. 17) 425 E. Park St., 911 Hang up Contact in person (Feb. 17) 485 E. Airport, Lost/ Found/Recovered (Feb. 17) N. Shoop Ave. at E. Walnut, Disabled vehicle EDON P.D. (Feb. 17) Co. Rd. 14, Disabled (Feb. 9) Citizen assist vehicle (Feb. 10) Agency assist (Feb. 18) Eastwood Ave. at (Feb. 10) Agency assist E.Leggett St., Subject pusing (Feb. 11) Handled juvenile snow in the road complaint (Feb. 18) 800-B N. Shoop Ave., (Feb. 11) Citizen assist Welfare check (Feb. 12) Handled bomb threat (Feb. 18) 555 W. Linfoot St., (Feb. 13) Agency assist Hit-skip (Feb. 13) Citizen assist (Feb. 18) 230 Clinton St., Theft (Feb. 13) Citizen assist (Feb. 18) 410 N. Fulton St., (Feb. 13) Citation, speed Animal call for dog crying for (Feb. 14) Handled extra patrol 1/2 hour now request (Feb. 18) N. Fulton St. at Nor(Feb. 15) Handled funeral folk, Investigate complaint of escort signal gates down (Feb. 18) 120 N. Shoop Ave., STRYKER P.D. Alarm drop hold up alarm No reports received at time of (Feb. 19) 625 E. Chestnut St., press. Welfare check PIONEER P.D. (Feb. 19) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. (Feb. 18) Theodore McDaniel II Unit 58, Accident (Property Bryan, criminal charge, asdamage) sault x2. (Feb. 19) 1130 N. Shoop Ave., (Feb. 18) Jeffrey Goebel, Bryan, Accident-Injury criminal charge, assault. (Feb. 19) E. Linfoot St. at N. Shoop Ave., Accident (Property WEST UNITY P.D. damage) (Feb. 10) Vehicle in ditch (Feb. 19) 145 S. Fulton St., (Feb. 10) Medical emergency Suspicious Vehicle (Feb. 10) Parking complaint (Feb. 19) 445 E. Airport Hwy., (Feb. 11) Found property Alarm drop (Feb. 11) Civil (Feb. 12) Medical emergency WAUSEON FIRE (Feb. 12) Traffic crash DEPARTMENT (Feb. 12) Traffic crash (Feb. 5) 522 Ann St., Pettisville, (Feb. 12) Found property ill subject (Feb. 12) Trespassing (Feb. 5) 303 W. Leggett St., ill (Feb. 13) Traffic crash subject (Feb. 13) Lock out (Feb. 5) 415 Cole St. #18, lift (Feb. 15) Traffic complaint assist (Feb. 15) Medical emergency (Feb. 5) 242 Greco Dr., diffi(Feb. 15) Dog at large culty breathing (Feb. 15) Barking dog (Feb. 5) Level 3 snow emer(Feb. 15) Telephone harassgency ment (Feb. 5) 670 Pine St., diabetic (Feb. 16) Marked lanes, warn(Feb. 5) 309 E. Oak St., ill ing subject (Feb. 16) Left of center, warn(Feb. 6) 721 S. Shoop Ave., ing chest pain MONTPELIER P.D. (Feb. 6) 438 W. Elm St., ill (Feb. 15) 10:00p.m. - Kory M. subject Briner, 36, of 10052 CR N.65 (Feb. 6) 723 S. Shoop Ave., Montpelier, was arrested for alarm malfunction disorderly conduct. (Feb. 6) 415 Cole St., #14, (Feb. 15) 10:00p.m. - Ricky G. alarm malfunction Bristle, 49, of 11222 CR N.30 (Feb. 6) 753 Wauseon Senior Montpelier, was arrested for Village, ill subject (Feb. 6) 14900 Co. Rd.H #46, disorderly conduct. ill subject FAYETTE P.D. (Feb. 7) Co. Rd. F & 16, acci(Feb. 11) Recovered property dent, no injuries (Feb. 12) Found property (Feb. 7) 11 Hawthorne Dr., (Feb. 12) Alarm drop Delta, ill subject (Feb. 13) Assist fire/EMS (Feb. 7) 718 Wauseon Senior (Feb. 13) Assist citizen Village, lift assist (Feb. 7) 555 W. Linfoot St., ill WAUSEON POLICE subject (Feb. 13) 840 Parkview, 911 (Feb. 8) 555 W. Linfoot St., ill Hang Up Contact in person subject (Feb. 13) 800 B W. Elm St., (Feb. 8) 615 Spruce St., lift Disabled Vehicle assist (Feb. 13) 340 E. Linfoot St., (Feb. 9) Co. Rd. B & St. Rt. Dog Bite 108, injury accident (Feb. 13) 1378 N. Shoop Ave., (Feb. 9) 403 Edgewood Dr., ill Lost/Found/Recovered subject (Feb. 13) 725 S. Shoop Ave., (Feb. 9) 831 W. Linfoot St., Shot in the eye b BB gun seizures (Feb. 13) 448 Marshall St., (Feb. 10) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Landlord Trouble #40, lift assist (Feb. 13) Superior St. at S. (Feb. 10) 718 Wauseon Senior Shoop, Disabled Vehicle Village, lift assist (Feb. 13) 840 W. Elm St., Unit (Feb. 10) 415 Cole St. #9, 905, Threats/Harrassment medical alarm (Feb. 13) Burr Rd. at Orth Rd., (Feb. 11) 440 Vine St., ill subLoud noise/Someone Screamject ing (Feb. 11) 615 Ottokee St., un(Feb. 14) Alarm Drop, 854 S. responsive Shoop Ave. (Feb. 14) 600-B Wood St., DoWILLIAMS COUNTY mestic Trouble SHERIFF (Feb. 14) 117 E Elm St., Ani(Feb. 20) Daniel J. Mosher, mal Call Pioneer, was traveling north(Feb. 14) 00 W. Leggett St., bound on St. Rt. 15 and failed Investigate Complaint to observe another slowed ve(Feb. 14) 725 S. Shoop Ave, hicle attempting to make a left Accident (Property Damage) hand turn, he attempted to stop (Feb. 14) 1285 N. Shoop Ave., and then drove off the roadway Investigate Complaint to avoid a crash, then came to (Feb. 14) 820 Spruce St., Unit rest after striking a large rock 8, Larceny of Medication in the yard. (Feb. 14) St. Rt. 2 at 24, DisWILLIAMS COUNTY abled Vehicle TRAFFIC (Feb. 15) 826 N. Shoop Ave., John A. Parsons, Jr., Bryan, Accident (Property Damage) OH. Safety Disregard. Fine: (Feb. 15) 1375 N. Shoop Ave, 100.00, Costs: 79.00. Disabled vehicle red Dodge John A. Parsons, Jr., Bryan, Stratus OH. Violation Lane/Line. Di(Feb. 15) 1275 N. Shoop Ave., missed. Malfunction Light Scott Wilson, Bryan, OH. Operator License Suspended. Fine: 750.00, Costs: 127.00. Jail: 180, Suspended: 160. Operator license suspended from 10/11/2013 to 10/11/2014. No future violations within next 3 years. Credit from day arrived at CCNO. Andrew S. Kendall, Bryan, OH. Reckless Operation. Waived amount: 150.00. Gregory E. Johnson, Bryan, OH. Stop Sign. Waived amount: 155.00. Tammy S. Gibson, Bryan, OH. Driving on a Closed Road. Waived amount: 150.00. Kevin P. Carr, Alvordton, OH. OVI/Under Influence. Dismissed with costs: 79.00. Kevin P. Carr, Alvordton, OH. No Tail Lights. Fine: 25.00, Costs: 40.00. Andrea K. Kohlbeck, Montpelier, OH. 68/55 speed. Waived amount: 150.00. Andrea Kohlbeck Jones, Montpelier, OH. 48/35 speed. Waived amount: 125.00. Andrea Kohlbeck Jones, Montpelier, OH. Improper Registration. Waived amount: 125.00. Andrew M. Mytczynskyj, Bryan, OH. Stop Sign. Fine: 71.00, Costs: 79.00. Chad W. Keller, Montpelier, OH. Failure to Control. Fine: 71.00, Costs: 79.00. Michael T. Shook, West Unity, OH. Failure to Yield Sign. Fine: 71.00, Costs: 79.00. Cody M. Lash, Montpelier, OH. Red Light. Waived amount: 125.00. Leroy E. Sleesman, Bryan, OH. Seat Belt. Waived amount: 75.00. Stefan R. Bates, Montpelier, OH. OVI/Under Influence. Arraignment. Stefan R. Bates, Montpelier, OH. Driving Under Suspension. Arraignment. Wade S. Cuzynski, Montpelier, OH. Failure to Reinstate. Fine: 250.00, Costs: 85.00. Operator license suspended from 02/08/2014 to 05/09/2014. Jason W. Lee, Bryan, OH. Stop Light. Fine: 46.00, Costs: 84.00. William F. Johnson, Jr., Bryan, OH. Seat Belt. Fine: 30.00, Costs: 40.00. Rhonda L. Throne, West Unity, OH. Expired Plates. Fine: 46.00, Costs: 79.00. Marie L. Tempel, Bryan, OH. Assured Clear Distance Ahead. Waived amount: 150.00. Kenneth P. Scharlow, Montpelier, OH. Violation of Restrictions. Arraignment. Yvonda L. Stantz, Wauseon, OH. Stop Sign. Fine: 65.00, Costs: 79.00. Sandra K. Fitzenrider, Stryker, OH. Improper Start/Backing. Fine: 65.00, Costs: 85.00. Joshua Miller, Bryan, OH. Seat Belt. Waived amount: 70.00. Amanda C. Fox, Edon, OH. Stop Sign. Fine: 65.00, Costs: 85.00. Mary J. Anthony, Bryan, OH. OVI/Breath Low. Arraignment. Mary J. Anthony, Bryan, OH. OVI Suspension. Arraignment. Rebekah A. Ellis, Bryan, OH. OVI/Under Influence. Arraignment. Rebekah A. Ellis, Bryan, OH. Marked Lanes. Waived amount: 150.00. Edward L. Brandon, Bryan, OH. Operator License Suspended. Fine: 300.00, Costs: 84.00. Jail: 90, Suspended: 90. Operator license suspended from 02/14/2014 to 05/15/2014. No future violations within next 3 years. Katelynn York, Montpelier, OH. Stop Light. Waived amount: 125.00. Dakota R. Reynolds, Bryan, OH. Assured Clear Distance Ahead. Fine: 71.00, Costs: 79.00. Reginald E. Moore, Bryan, OH. OVI/Breath High. Arraignment. Reginald E. Moore, Bryan, OH. Assured Clear Distance Ahead. Waived amount: 150.00. Jason L. Brandenburg, Alvordton, OH. 35/25 speed. Waived amount: 155.00. John A. Allen, II, Bryan, OH. Stop Sign. Fine: 65.00, Costs: 85.00. Lauren R. Beers, Fayette, OH. Expired Plates. Fine: 46.00, Costs: 79.00. Bradley W. Armstrong, Edgerton, OH. Fine: 46.00, Costs: 79.00. Joshua M. Ruffer, Bryan, OH. Driving Under Suspension. Arraignment. Terry McAfee, Montpelier, OH. Stop Sign. Waived amount: 150.00. Morgan M. Blanton, Montpelier, OH. Expired Plates. Waived amount: 130.00. Carrie M. Lupien, Montpelier, OH. Expired Plates. Waived amount: 125.00. Erica R. Church, Pioneer, OH. Driving Under Restrictions. Fine: 100.00, Costs: 85.00. Jessica A. Cheek, Edgerton, OH. 49/35 speed. Fine: 40.00, Costs: 85.00. Ashlynn N. Kerby, Bryan, OH. Stop Sign. Waived amount: 155.00. Ashlynn N. Kerby, Bryan, OH. Expired Plates. Waived amount: 130.00. John D. Thomas, Montpelier, OH. Stop Sign. Waived amount: 150.00. Brandon L. Grime, West Unity, OH. OVI/Under Influence. Arraignment. Brandon L. Grime, West Unity, OH. Financial Responsibility Suspension. Arraignment. Brandon L. Grime, West Unity, OH. Two Lights Display. Waived amount: 150.00. Abby L. Fowler, Bryan, OH. No Operator License. Fine: 150.00, Costs: 79.00. Abby L. Fowler, Bryan, OH. Red Light. Fine: 85.00, Costs: 40.00. Abby L. Fowler, Bryan, OH. Seat Belt. Fine: 30.00, Costs: 40.00. Miguel A. Torres, Montpelier, OH. Failure to Control. Waived amount: 150.00. WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL NEWS John A. Parsons, Jr., Bryan, OH. Criminal Mischief. Fine: 250.00, Costs: 84.00. Jail: 30, Suspended: 30. No future violations within next 2 years. Kelly J. Mitchell, Bryan, OH. Criminal Trespass. Fine: 250.00, Costs: 40.00. Jail: 30, Suspended: 30. No future violations within next 3 years. Attend Maumee Valley and follow all requirements. Kelly J. Mitchell, Bryan, OH. Criminal Damage. Fine: 250.00, Costs: 99.00. Jail: 30, Suspended 26. No future violations within next 3 years. Attend Maumee Valley and follow all requirements. Kelly J. Mitchell, Bryan, OH. Disorderly Conduct. Dismissed. Ciarria L. Mahaffey, Bryan, OH. Domestic Violence. Fine: 250.00, Costs: 364.00. Jail: 180, Suspended: 180. No future violations within next 2 years. No violent or threatening contact with victim. Hands Down Domestic Violence Program. Nathan S. Meyers, Bryan, OH. Aggravated Menacing. Fine: 250.00, Costs: 340.00. Jail: 180, Suspended: 180. No future violations within next 2 years. No violent or threatening contact with victim. Thinking For a Change Program. Andrew S. Kendall, Bryan, OH. Resisting Arrest. Arraignment. Katie Stratton, Bryan, OH. Probation Violation. Jail 10 days at CCNO. Attend Recovery Services of NW Ohio following release. Jessica N. McConnaughey, Fayette, OH. Passing Bad Checks. Fine: 100.00, Costs: 109.00. Jail: 30, Suspended: 30. No future violations within next 2 years. Nathan H. Dalton, Bryan, OH. Assault. Fine: 350.00, Costs: 131.68. Jail: 30, Suspended: 30. . No future violations within next 3 years. No violent or threatening contact with victim. Recovery Services of NW Ohio, enroll within 2 weeks. Reginald E. Moore, Bryan, OH. Open Container MV. Waived amount: 180.00. Brandon L. Grime, West Unity, OH. Drug Paraphernalia. Waived amount: 180.00. Brandon L. Grime, West Unity, OH. Possession. Waived amount: 180.00. Jessica Stotz, West Unity, OH. Failure to File Registration. Waived amount: 130.00. Jessica Stotz, West Unity, OH. Dog At Large/1st. Waived amount: 180.00. Rachel Carlotta, Bryan, OH. Dog At Large/1st. Waived amount: 180.00. Hanna R. Jenkins, Montpelier, OH. Falsification. Arraignment. Ricky G. Bristle, Montpelier, OH. Disorderly Conduct. Waived amount: 180.00. Kory M. Briner, Montpelier, OH. Disorderly Conduct. Waived amount: 175.00. James A. Shields, Bryan, OH. Disorderly Conduct. Waived amount: 175.00. WILLIAMS COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Indictments were handed down on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, to the following individuals: Travis D.W. Bauer, Bryan, OH. Trafficking in Marijuana, a 5th degree felony. Bobby L. Berry, Bryan, OH. Possession, a 5th degree felony. John R. Bowen,III, Montpelier, OH. Endangering Children, a 3rd degree felony. Adam G. Chamberlain, Montpelier, OH. Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, a 3rd degree felony. Leslie A. Coblents, Montpelier, OH. Theft or Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle, a 5th degree felony. Brad J. Dangler, Bryan, OH. Trafficking in Marijuana, a 5th degree felony. Austin K. Guise, Bryan, OH. Breaking and Entering a 5th degree felony. Matthew R. Hesselschwardt, Ney, OH Possession of Heroin, a 5th degree felony. Jimmy R. Jones, West Unity, OH. Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a 2nd degree felony, and Possession of Drugs, a 5th degree felony. Kristina M. Kief, Bryan, OH. Trafficking in Marijuana, a 5th degree felony. Mark A. Mason, Montpelier, OH. Domestic Violence, a 3rd degree felony. Jeffrey A. Massengale II, Montpelier, OH. Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a 5th degree felony, Possession of Heroin, a 5th degree felony, and Possession of Cocaine, a 5th degree felony. Jerime N. Miller, Bryan, OH. Domestic Violence, a 3rd degree felony, and Disruption of a Public Service, a 4th degree felony. Seth M. Plotner, McClure, OH. Possession of Cocaine, a 5th degree felony. Denver L. Repp, Bryan, OH. Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, a 2nd degree felony, and Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a 2nd degree felony. Valerie S. Snyder, Montpelier, OH. 2 counts of Aggravated Possession of Drugs, both 5th degree felonies, and Possession of Cocaine, a 5th degree felony. Dustin R. VanAuken, Stryker, OH, Aggravated Possession of Heroin, a 5th degree felony. WILLIAMS COUNTY SENTENCING Artis Stallworth Possession of Cocaine, a 5th degree felony. ODRC for 11 months, and up to 3 years post-release control. Operator license suspended 6 months. Candice Campbell Count I, Trafficking in Marijuana, a 4th degree felony, and Count III, Trafficking in Marijuana, a 4th degree felony. Community Control for 3 years. A reserve sentence which may be imposed if community control sanctions are violated: For both counts, 12 months at ODRC, and up to 3 years post-release control. Counts I and III shall run concurrently. Restitution with codefendant of $230 to MAN Unit. Operator license suspended 6 months. Complete a substance abuse treatment program and comply with all recommendations including aftercare. 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where alcohol is sold or consumed by the glass. Shall not possess or consume any form of alcoholic beverage. Timothy Hardin Non-Support of Dependents, a 5th degree felony. 3 years Community Control. A reserve sentence which may be imposed if community control sanctions are violated: 10 months at ODRC, and up to 3 years post-release control. 180 days at CCNO, suspended pending compliance with conditions of probation. Obtain and maintain full-employment. Obtain GED. Comply with child support and pay monthly child support as ordered. Attend an assessment at Recovery Services of NW Ohio and comply with all treatment recommendations made by that agency. Shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is sold or consumed by the glass. Shall not possess or consume any form of alcoholic beverage. Jonathon E. Mathers Community Control Violations. Community control extended for an additional 3 years until 2-21-2017. Douglas P. Hall - Community Control Violations. Community control to continue. Shall complete the Community Corrections Program through the Williams County Adult Probation Department. WILLIAMS COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Braden M. Martinez, age 28, Project Manager, and Brittany S. Rau, age 24, Client Services, both of Bryan, OH. Rodney D. Landewehr age 26, Mechanic, and Kaylee J. Halliwell, age 26, both of Montpelier, OH. Richard L. Buehrle, Jr, age 31, Construction Worker, and Tawni A. Ridgway, age 24, both of North Adams, MI. WILLIAMS COUNTY DOMESTIC COURT Lisa Miller versus Joshua Miller. Complaint for divorce granted. Shannon Shirkey West Unity, OH, versus Roger Shirkey, Bryan, OH. Complaint for divorce granted. Louise M. Brown, Bryan, OH, verus Michael Brown. Complaint for divorce granted. Timothy A. McKeen, Hicksville, OH, versus Mindy McKeen, Bryan, OH. Complaint for divorce granted. Mindys last name restored to Kellogg. Tyler Livensparger and Elizabeth Livensparger, both of Bryan, OH. Petition for dissolution of marriage granted. FULTON COUNTY COURT NEWS FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC NEWS Erika Bennett, Archbold, OH. Failure to Control. Waived amount: 190.00. Michael Aeschliman, Archbold, OH. Failure to Yield. Waived amount: 190.00. Edward A. Cox, Fayette, OH. Failure to Control. Waived amount: 190.00. Jordan S. Brock, Wauseon, OH. Seatbelt/Driver. Waived amount: 81.00. Jordan K. Stickley, Wauseon, OH. Seatbelt/Passenger. Waived amount: 71.00. Johannes Damman, Wauseon, OH. Seatbelt/Driver. Waived amount: 81.00. Marjorie M. Orner, Wauseon, OH. Failure to Control. Fine: 102.00, Costs: 88.00. Dexter L. Sierra, Archbold, OH. Headlights. Waived amount: 125.00. Justin B. Leveck, Wauseon, OH. FRA Suspension. Arraignment. Justin B. Leveck, Wauseon, OH. Following Close. Arraignment. Justin B. Leveck, Wauseon, OH. Expired Plates. Arraignment. Codie L. Clymer, Wauseon, OH. Driving Under Suspension. Dismissed. David M. Leach Sr., Lyons, OH. Expired Plates. Waived amount: 117.00. Karen S. Wilson, Delta, OH. Right Side of the Road. Waived amount: 182.00. Barbara Emanuel, Lyons, OH. 70/55 speed. Waived amount: 127.00. Christina L. Underwood, Delta, OH. Expired Plates. Waived amount: 117.00. Richard L. Tyson, Lyons, OH. Expired Plates. Fine: 14.00, Costs: 80.00. Jill Smith, Swanton, OH. Failure to Control. Waived amount: 182.00. Diane L. Gase, Swanton, OH. 70/55 speed. Waived amount: 127.00. Brian E. Carpenter, Bryan, OH. 68/55 speed. Waived amount: 157.00. Christopher M. Betz, Wauseon, OH. 72/55 speed. Waived amount: 127.00. Julius W. Gombash, Swanton, OH. Seatbelt/Driver. Waived amount: 73.00. Robert S. Johnson, Metamora, OH. Seatbelt/Driver. Waived amount: 73.00. Gerrett A. Reiger, Delta, OH. Seatbelt/Driver. Waived amount: 73.00. Lucas J. Hartson, Wauseon, OH. Seatbelt/Driver. Waived amount: 81.00. Jacob M. Zikovich, Delta, OH. Expired Plates. Waived amount: 117.00. Joshua M. Mohr, Delta, OH. 47/35 speed. Waived amount: 117.00.
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March 4 NAMI Meeting Speaker To Focus Toledo Symphony Orchestra To Perform On Getting Family Member The Help Needed in Archbold on Thursday, March 13th
Family members with a mentally ill loved one often struggle to find the resources needed to help their family member successfully live as independently as possible in the community. Sometimes, they arent even sure what kind of help is needed. Mike Willeman, a retired social worker director with the state psychiatric hospital in Toledo, will be the speaker at the Tuesday, March 4 NAMI Four County meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. at the Four County ADAMhs Board office, T-761 State Route 66 south of Archbold. His presentation will focus on Transitioning and living in the community, where do we go from here? For a number of years, Willeman lived and worked in the four county area providing direct support services for clients who had either been hospitalized or were at risk of hospitalization. He worked with the clients, their families and providers to identify needs and get them met so the client avoided re-hospitalization. The purpose of his presentation is to explain how to determine what a loved one might need, how to locate those serArchbold, OH - The Toledo Symphony Orchestra will be performing in Founders Hall at Sauder Village on Thursday, March 13. The performance, which begins at 7:30 p.m., is co-hosted by the Black Swamp Arts Council and Sauder Village. This is the 25th year this highly respected orchestra has performed in Founders Hall in Archbold. Tickets for the evening performance may be purchased by calling 800.590.9755 or stopping by the Welcome Center at Sauder Village during regular business hours. Advance ticket purchases are recommended. All general admission tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Formed in 1943 as The Friends of Music and incorporated in 1951 as the Toledo Orchestra Association, the Toledo Symphony has grown from a core group of twenty-two part-time musicians to a regional orchestra that now employs nearly eighty professional musicians. Resident Conductor Jeffery Pollock will again lead the evening performance at Sauder Village. Mr. Pollock is an international conductor known for the musicality of his performances, his innovative concert programming, and his ability to make connections with audiences. He has INFORMATION PROVIDED worked with orchestras all across North America including the Houston, Nashville, Charlotte, Cleveland Chamber, KitchenerWaterloo and Niagara Symphony orchestras. He has given chamber orchestra performances with members of the Baltimore Symphony and the Tulsa Philharmonic and has been invited to return numerous times to conduct the North Carolina and tute. Fort Worth Symphonies. Equally at home Jennifer Hutchison as a classified in the world of opera, Mr. Pollock has also substitute. worked for the Baltimore Opera Company Lauren Helberg for FMLA leave. and Opera Delaware. Daryke Roose for DIT Forklift TrainWith a varied selection of music planned ing in Adult Ed. for the evening, this years concert is sure A $150.00 donation from St. Patrick to delight music lovers of all ages. Some Church in BRyan to the Law Enforce- highlights of the Archbold program include Pomp and Circumstance March #4 Prement Program.
vices, and how to work with healthcare providers. The meeting and presentation are open to the public. Before Willeman begins, Joe Dildine from First Call for Help will take about 10 minutes to explain a community education program Mental Health First Aid that he and Tonie Long with Four County Family Center have been trained to provide at no cost to non-behavioral health professionals. They are asking NAMI Four County to sponsor one of the trainings. NAMI Four County is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nations largest grass roots advocacy organization for the mentally ill and mental health issues. It is comprised primarily of family and friends who have loved ones with a mental illness. The local chapter meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the ADAMhs Board office. All meetings, educational programs and events are free and open to the public. For more information about NAMI, please contact Mark Krieger, the president, at 419/923-4841.
Four County Career Center February Board Meeting

The February Meeting of the Four County Career Center Board of Education was held on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the board room at Four County Career Center. During the course of the meeting, the following business was conducted. As part of the Treasurers Report, the Board Approved: January Meeting Minutes, as well as financial statements and investments for the month of January as presented. Appropriation modifications as presented. As part of the Superintendents Report, the board accepted and/or approved the following items: The retirement of Bill Mapes, Senior Carpentry Instructor effective May 30, 2014. The retirement of Larry Rohrs, Diesell Instructor effective June 30, 2014. The ESC Substitute lists for 201314. Casey Wilcox as a certified substi-
lude to Die by Elgar, The Veil of Pierette: Wedding Waltz by Dohnanyi, and Hayman Symphonic: Impressions from The Music Man arranged by Willson. Andersons Irish Suite and Offenbachs Overture to La Belle are also part of this evening performance. The evening concert provides a great reason to arrive at Sauder Village early to enjoy a delicious meal at the Barn Restaurant. Recognized throughout the region for home-style favorites like roast beef, Barn chicken and real mashed potatoes enjoying a tasty meal in the relaxed setting of the Barn Restaurant will make the night even more special! A Night at the Symphony package is also available at the Heritage Inn. The package rate starts at $153 and includes an overnight stay, Barn Restaurant gift certificate and two tickets to the Toledo Symphony concert. This is the twelfth year for the Black Swamp Arts Council to co-host this popular event with non-profit Sauder Village. The 2014 concert is also underwritten by the Farmers & Merchants State Bank and Parkview Physicians Group. We appreciate the many donations provided by underwriters and patrons throughout the region for the Toledo Symphony performance in Archbold, shared Sue Link, special events coordinator. These donations help provide music students from local schools with free admission to this special performance. All money raised through ticket sales and patron donations underwrites the costs of bringing the Toledo Symphony to the community on March 13. For more information or for tickets to the Toledo Symphony Orchestra Archbold concert call Sauder Village at 800.590.9755 or visit www.saudervillage.org To learn more about all the special events planned for the 2014 Sauder Village season visit www. saudervillage.org, like Sauder Village on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @SauderVillage
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Board Committees. Under Board Committee Reports, the Board received updates from: Legislative Liaison Directors The board went into executive session and returned with no further action taken. Upcoming meetings involving members of the Four County Career Center Board of Education, include the Policy Committee Meeting at 6:30, followed by the regular March Board Meeting on March 20, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the Board Room at Four County Career Center.
Williams County Master Garderners Trees & Shrub Meeting Planned

The Williams County Master Gardeners under the direction of The Ohio State University, Williams County, will be offering a free informative class on Trees and Shrubs in Your Landscape. The meeting will be Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Speakers for the evening are Karen Himelhan, Landscaper and Dave Sheidler, Landscape Manager of the North Branch Nursery, Inc., of Pemberville Ohio. Trees are the backbone of the landscape, it is critical that we plan before planting, plant and maintain properly. The class will be held at the Williams County Community Building located at 1425 East High Street in Bryan. For more information contact the OSU Extension Williams County office at 419-636-5608.
EHS Seniors Argue Constitutional Theta Kappa Sorority Donates To Rights In Mock Trial Case Edon High School Choir Trip
TEAM ALPHA Comprising Edon High Schools 2014 Mock Trial Team Alpha were seniors, from left, front row ~ Haley Jacoby, Baylee Gearhart, Cassi Trausch, Britney Ziko, Samantha Mercer and back row, from left, Brock Thiel, Mike Peeples, River Wicker and Hannah Brehm-Gutting. Not pictured is Wyatt Zulch. Midst last months school cancellations and delays, attorneys at Edon High School were revising opening and closing arguments while witnesses reviewed statements in final case preparations for their entry into the 31st Annual Ohio Mock Trial Competition. Edon High School students took part in Ohio Mock Trial District Competition Friday, January 31, 2014 in Toledo Municipal Court. This is the school's twenty-fourth year of participation in the program sponsored by Ohio Center for Law-Related Education. Each year the Center writes an original, Constitutionbased case aimed to inform students of their rights as citizens as well as helping them develop critical thinking, reading, writing, public speaking and listening skills. In this year's case, Phillips School District v. Jesse Springfield, et al., Phillips High School agrees to license naming rights of its field to a large corporation. In response, students organized protests both in school and on the field. The school district responded by installing security cameras, searching lockers of the students involved, and filing a lawsuit seeking an order authorizing the school to remove the students from the field. The students claimed that the school districts actions violated their First and Fourth Amendment rights. To maximize student learning in the competition, teams consisting of five to eleven students prepared both plaintiff and defense cases and competed in two trials against opposing teams. District winners throughout the state advanced to nine regional competition rounds held Friday, February 21; state finals are set for March 6-8 in Columbus where the championship round will take place at the Ohio Statehouse. The state winner moves on to national competition in Madison, Wisconsin, May 8-10. 2014 Mock Trial EHS Team Alpha Lucas District Mock Trial Competitions Defense Team Alpha Vs. St. Johns Jesuit Plaintiff Team Alpha Vs. St. Francis de Sales Attorneys for the Plaintiff Britney Ziko Haley Jacoby Witnesses for the Plaintiff Samantha Mercer (Principal Jaime Gomez) River Wicker (Officer Casey Mancuso) Hannah Brehm-Gutting (VP of the NFC Company) Defense Attorneys Baylee Gearhart Wyatt Zulch Witnesses for the Defense Michael Peeples (Jesse Springfield, leader of Occupy) Brock Thiel (Alex Chen, teacher) Cassi Trausch (Pat Jacobs, school custodian) Mark Blue, EHS American History/Government teacher served as advisor to the Mock Trial team; Mike Spangler, an attorney with Newcomer, Schaffer, Spangler and Breininger, lent a hand as legal consultant. The Ohio Center for Law-Related Education designs programs to assist teachers in teaching students about government, citizenship and the law. The Center is sponsored by the Supreme Court of Ohio, the Ohio State Bar Association, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation and the Ohio Attorney Generals Office. In addition, the Ohio Mock Trial Competition was made possible, in part, by a grant from the Ohio State Bar Foundation. This year, more than three thousand high school students entered thirty different courtrooms across the state to participate in district competition. Mock Trial is Ohios largest high school academic competition and among the largest high school mock trial programs in the nation.
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SORORITY DONATION Theta Kappa Chapter of Psi Iota Xi Sorority recently donated four hundred dollars to the Edon High School Choir for their 2014 spring trip to Cleveland. On hand for the presentation were, from left, Mike Peeples, Kaitlyn Sonneberger, EHS Choir Officers; Carey Kiess, Theta Kappa Sorority and Cathy Frastaci, Director of Choirs at Edon Northwest Local Schools. The choir is slated to sing for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the planned April 16-17 trip.
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TOURS ... Four County Career Center recently held a Member School Principal Tour at the Career Center arranged by Career & Technical Director, Rick Bachman. Edon High School Principal, Anthony Stevens, toured the career and technical labs and saw in-lab demonstrations by the students from Edon who attend the Career Center. Shown in the Automotive Technologies lab are (LEFT TO RIGHT) Principal Stevens; Levi Lemmon, Automotive Technologies; and Allysia Fikel, Chef Training.
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Edon Senior Center Celebrates February Birthdays & Anniversaries
All Edon eighth graders and their parents/guardians are invited to the Freshmen Orientation meeting Monday, March 3, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the Edon Northwest Schools Auditeria. Teachers from the different academic departments will be available to answer questions regarding courses and course requirements for the 2014-2015 school year. Additionally that evening, Ms. Amanda Reiter will be going over how to complete the ninth grade registration process. She will also distribute pertinent handouts that highlight testing and graduation requirements for students as well. For more information about this important meeting for next years freshmen, please contact Ms. Reiter, Guidance Counselor, at 419-272-3213 or by email at AReiter@edonnw.org.
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SPECIAL DAY Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries at Edon Senior Center on Thursday, February 13, 2014 were seated, from left, Bruce and Gus Kannel (50th Wedding Anniversary and Bruces birthday); Lucy Bauer and standing, from left, Mary Ann Shilling, Karl Mauerhan and Shirley Aldrich. St. Joseph Catholic Church provided this months special table favors and birthday gifts.
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BOYS CROSS COUNTRY... Front Row: Kris Dascher, Jerry Mills, Dennis Lemmon. Second Row: Doug Maier, Jim Bauer, Chuck Bidwell, Kenny Hake. Back Row: Manager Janis Bechtal, Coach Sam Steffes.
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Mad Hatter Hosts Tea Party At Edon Public Library

By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber THE VILLAGE REPORTER
From winterland to Wonderland, children from Edon and neighboring communities enjoyed a delightful High Tea Party hosted by the Mad Hatter on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Edon Public Library. Upon entering through the looking glass, guests joined Alice in a spectacular garden area, brimming with brightly colored flowers, intriguing teapots, refreshment stations filled with tempting treats and beautifully decorated tables. Warmly welcomed by the Mad Hatter ~ and Queen of Hearts as well ~ everyone soon settled in and began feasting on delectable crumpets and tea as the madness of Wonderland whirled around them. Making sure this was the finest tea party hed ever hosted; Hatter invited friends to team up with him for exciting games of lawn bowling and croquet and, later on, encouraged each boy and girl to unleash their creativity by designing his or her own unique Cheshire Cat mask. While everyone was sure not to arrive late for this very important date, the time did, however; come for Hatter to bid his guests adieu. With prizes and delicate tea cups in hand ~ mementos of the party ~ guests departed with smiles as wide as a mile indicating the Hatters evening was truly a success. This amazing gala was sponsored by the Edon Public Librarys Linda Hartsock Memorial Fund; special thanks LAWN BOWLING Aricin Rodriguez takes aim at the were also extended to Bryan Community School of Dance pins, hoping to knock them all down. for use of Wonderland props and costumes that evening. For more information regarding children and family programs offered at the library, feel free to contact the staff at 419-272-2839 or stop in during regular hours. Lucinda Held-Faulhaber may be reached at publisher@theadvancereporter.com WELCOME TO WONDERLAND Emma Miller enters through the Looking Glass to join Alice at the Mad Hatters Tea Party held Monday, February 10, 2014 at the Edon Public Library.
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SMILE! With snacks properly arranged, Joslyn Horne prepares to dine in style at the Hatters Tea Party at the Edon Public Library. LETTING IT GO Justin Horne is determined to hit all ten pins for the win.
WHOS BEHIND THAT SMILE? Becca Waters hides her beaming smile behind that of her Cheshire Cats.
LITTLEST GUEST Guests of all ages attended Hatters BALLOON RELAY RACE Abbie Waters (left) seems to Tea Party at the Edon Public Library on February 10. have taken the lead from Becca Waters (right) as they Waiting to join the fun is Rylan Green, granddaughter of round the corner, heading for the finish line. Jodi Parsons, a.k.a. Mad Hatter.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND Anne Hug poses with Alice (Joyce Gendron) at the Mad Hatters Tea Party.
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CONCENTRATION Anne Hug and Landon Nofziger work to complete their Cheshire Cat masks at the Hatters Tea Party in Edon.
DONATIONS APPRECIATED Following in the footsteps of last years team ~ Mariah Hantz, Ciera Mocherman, Elissa Hinkle, Levi Cvikel, Chelsey Handy, Mihkaya Best, Kaylyn Brigle, Becky Fisk, Kennedy Brigle, David Headley, Sabrina Brown, Abby Hill, Meredith LaDuke and Desiree Howard ~ members of the 2014 Cinderella Project Committee at Edon High School are busy firming up details and organizing prom dresses for the tenth annual event set for Saturday, April 5. Together with advisors Pam Rupp and Annette Peckham, the committee would like to remind everyone that donations of gently used prom dresses, formal gowns, shoes, accessories, handbags and jewelry are now being accepted for this years boutique through Thursday, March 20; current drop-off locations include Bryan, Edgerton, Fairview, Fayette, Hilltop, Montpelier, North Central and Stryker high schools. Please feel free to contact Pam Rupp at Edon High School (419-272-3213) to arrange pick-up times or to have your questions answered. Proceeds from the weekend event will benefit Cancer Assistance of Williams County in memory of Robin B. Spangler.
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Pioneers Scouting For Food Is This Weekend

generosity of residents, they cannot use dented or rusted cans, or food that is outdated and expired. Packaged foods must Its that time of year again when resibe in their sealed, original packaging. dents can expect to see a bright yellow There has been a great need in the combag hanging on their doorknob. The Piomunity during these past few economically neer Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be difficult years. Food pantry supplies are out working hard on Saturday, March quickly depleted. A donation of food can 1, distributing bags to area residents. mean the difference between a family havThese bags can be filled with food or hying enough to eat or not. giene products and laundry soap. This is Monetary donations can be made out a chance for townspeople to help fill the to the Boy Scout troop. If anyone has any villages food pantries and help those famiquestions, they may contact Frank Miller lies who struggle to keep food on the table, at 419-737-2162. or whose every penny goes for food and do Please consider being a part of this not have money for household and hygiene worthwhile and needed project, and make products. a difference in the lives of those who too Just put cans, bags, or boxes of food in often go without a good meal. the bags, and hang it back on your doorKay Raypholtz may be reached at knob. The Scouts will go back out on Saturday, March 8, to collect the filled bags. publisher@thevillagereporter.com. Although the Scouts appreciate the By Kay Raypholtz THE VILLAGE REPORTER
North Central School Board Reviews Calamity Days

By Kay Raypholtz THE VILLAGE REPORTER
The February meeting of the North Central Board of Education met on the 17th at 7:00 p.m. amidst a heavy snow storm. School had been scheduled for that Monday as a make-up day. The day was originally to have been one of the districts holidays as it was Presidents Day. This took the district from a total of 14 calamity days thus far this school year down to 13 calamity days; however, Superintendent Ken Boyer remarked that it may return to 14 days if the snow continued to fall. His words came true as school was indeed cancelled the next day due to road conditions following the snowfall. The board discussed the possibility of using Good Friday as a make-up day. Spring break will continue as planned. Junior High/High School Principal Tim Rettig reported that the Problem Based Learning commencement the previous Thursday had gone over really well. He said that the first three days of the week-long problem based learning were the most intense learning he had ever seen. During the week, students in grades 7-12 had broken into groups to combine science, math, history and fun to study Americas path to freedom, and to create catapults that would fling a pie eight feet toward a target. Students were graded on the process as well as the success of their catapult launches. Mr. Rettig said that this was just one of the events during an exciting Homecoming week, which included an assembly in the week prior to the North Central Eagles boys varsity basketball game against the Edgerton Bulldogs. In other high school/junior high news, the 8th grade girls were runners-up in the BBC this season. The OGT tests will be held from March 114. Prior to testing, the students will hear a motivational speaker who will also help give them testing tips. Paul Jones, Primary/Middle School Principal, said that kindergarten screening will be held on April 3-4. There were 19 children signed up to be screened, which is an increase from this time last year. Present enrollment is at 311 students, with 155 boys and 156 girls. The Ohio Achievement Tests have been moved JUNIOR HIGH EAGLE AWARD WINNERS ... 1st row - Nathan Stembridge and to April 21-May 9. Results for 3rd grade Payton Taylor. 2nd row - Zachary Turner and Ryan France. will be available as of June 16, and results for other grades will be during the week of June 23. Mr. Jones was pleased to announce that a North Central 6th grader was the winner of the county Spelling Bee. Trystan Yoder will advance to the regional contest in Fort Wayne on March 8. The end of the 3rd quarter grading period will be March 21. Spring break is scheduled for the week of March 24-28. The board approved the following items in the Consent Agenda: 1. Minutes from the January 10, 2014, Organizational Meeting, January
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14, 2014, Regular Meeting, and the January 29, 2014, Special Meeting. 2. Financial statements and investments from January 2014. 3. Employments: Joe House - Junior High Assistant Track Coach Eric Moreland - Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor (3 year contract) Eric Smeltzer - Treasurer (4 year contract) Kathleen Hellard - Cafeteria Substitute Kristin Fidler - Assistant Softball 4. Approval of Van Driver Melinda Fugate. 5. Approval of R.C. 3313.843 Service Agreement. This Agreement is made by the North Central Local School Board of Education and the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Board. 6. Approval of R.C. 3313.845 Service Agreement. This Agreement is made by the North Central Local School Board of Education and the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Board. 7. Overnight trip for the baseball team March 21st and 22nd to Hillsboro, Ohio. After hearing the Treasurers Report, the board: 1. Approved the resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor for the 20142015 school year. 2. Approved appropriation additions as follows: Rotary - $250.00. Upon Superintendent Boyers suggestion, the board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the North Central Education Association agreeing to use February 17, 2014, as a calamity makeup day. Boyer said that there would be a committee meeting about the building project in the near future. Invitations have gone out. This meeting would show what the project is all about and would include an architectural rendering of the proposed building. There will be information on how the 1.4 mills would work, the financial aspects of the taxes, a breakdown of Fiscal Year 2013, and what taxpayers are paying this year, and will show that they are actually paying less this year. It will show those attending what their taxes will look like under the 1.4 mills proposed. The Board agreed to change the date of their next meeting to Monday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. The Board went into an executive meeting to discuss evaluation and discipline of personnel. No business was taken upon returning to regular session.
Kay Raypholtz may be reached at publisher@thevillagereporter.com.
Holiday City Discusses Increased Electrical Needs At Council Meeting

By Kay Raypholtz THE VILLAGE REPORTER
The Holiday City council discussed increased power usage at its February 20, 2014, meeting. The Administrator Gary Baker said that the village has used 4 megawatt of power this past month and that it had been averaging about 2.2 JUNIOR HIGH BLACK AND WHITE AWARD WINNERS ... 1st row - Colton Schmunk megawatts until recently. The village anand Chloe Baker. 2nd row - Honorable Mention, Ryan Taylor, with winners Cody ticipates that when the Menards addition Tomblin and Brookelynn Brown. that is being constructed is completed, it will push usage even higher and closer to the maximum capacity. The council has previously discussed adding another power substation. In other council business, Ordinance 2014-1, an Ordinance concerning the 2014 Annual Appropriations, was heard in its second reading. Resolution R-20143 addressing the water and sewer line debt fees to the Village of Montpelier was heard in its second reading. Lauri TenEyck Rupp gave her Clerk/ Treasurers report. For the month ending January 31, 2014, there was $548,850.91; expenditures of $568,195.25; leaving a remaining balance of $2,260,842.15. The total investment balance is $172,828.18. Rupp told the council that the Ohio Municipal League will be holding a training session for new council members, if they should wish to participate. AMP-Ohio has a form for a survey of elected officials available online. In his report, Mayor Shawn Clark said that this has been a quiet month, but that PEP CLUB ... FRONT: Linda Kirkendall, Sue Leinard, Sherry Kirkendall, Kathy he and Administrator Gary Baker have Kirkendall, Miss Vargo, Advisor; SECOND ROW: Pam Huffman, Ann Bavin, Subeen working on smaller village matters. sie Kerr, Kay Adams, Jackie Kerr, Geri Long. THID ROW: Cheryl Brandeberry, For the Visitors Bureau report, Rupp Marilyn Gamboe, Linda Ricks, Karen RUpp, Krystal Kemarly, Laura Logan. said that the date for the Wine and Art Festival that is being planned has been
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changed to May 17. The event will be held at the Ramada Inn with more details to be revealed when they are formulated. Administrator Gary Baker said that the annual WEDCO meeting is scheduled for March 27 at noon at the Veterans Memorial Building at the fairground. Reservations are required, and the cost of the event is $25 per person. Baker has met with Mike Milgore from AMP-Ohio about Part A service fees and their calculation, in order to more accurately reflect the costs. Baker said that it was not known if the storm siren was working properly, but he noted that snow had gathered in the siren, and he did not know if it affected its operation. He will have it checked as soon as it is accessible. The village office had been contacted by Lee Dick who is interested in building a house west of town. There is no power line to service the proposed home. It is outside of village limits and, if the towns electric line was extended, it would require an additional 770 feet. Baker agreed to research the cost of extending the line. He feels that the customer should cover the cost of an extension of the line. Council approved a motion to allow Baker to make an inquiry into costs. The village does supply power to some customers outside the village limits at a fifty-percent upcharge. With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned. The Holiday City Council meets every third Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Visitors Bureau.
Kay Raypholtz may be reached at publisher@thevillagereporter.com.
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Montpelier Chamber Meeting Held

The Montpelier Area Chamber of Commerce held their Board of Directors Meeting on February 14th, 2014. Those that were preset for the meeting included Jeanette Hull, Shelley Davis, Chris Lee, Kelly Gray, Jennifer Koch, Kandace Potts-Salaz, Gloria Osburn, Dave Tilly, and Kurt Roan. Jeanette Hull (President) opened the meeting and welcome everyone. They then approved the minutes. The financial report for January was approved. The board next moved to committee reports. Pam Lucas was absent but Mr. Roan spoke on behalf of village affairs stating that the budget is approved for 2014, the village will be starting Phase IV of the CSO Sewer Project, and they will have a busy year ahead with snow removal and street repairs. The board commended the village for a job well done on streets and sidewalks so far this season. Mr. Roan also gave an update on WEDCO. He said that Mr. Steve Raymond resigned his seat as the chamber appointment to WEDCO. The group is currently working on a manufacturing video. They have completed their move into a new office, and the annual meeting will be held March 13th at the Veterans building. Ms. Gloria Osborn shared that on Saturday, February 22nd at 2:00p.m., a slide and lecture will be conducted by nationally known gardener Scott Kunst. The cost is $ 5.00 and seats are limited to 50 attendees. The proceeds from this event will go to the Louden Cemetery Restoration Project. The Pie Baking Contest that was scheduled in February will be held on March 8th. There are registration forms at the library and they are still in need of judges. The cost of a judgeship is $5.00. On March 13th a Cookie Decorating Class will be taught by Karen Koch. The cost is $ 7.00. Mr. Dave Tilly wanted to encourage everyone to get involved and help out the See and Do and Helping Hands. Mr. Tilly also wanted the community to know that Good Friday services will be held on Friday, April 18th at The House of Prayer with St. Pauls U.M. minister Rev. Blank speaking. Concerning Old Business. The roof and building repairs is still being looked into. Diamond from WEDCO said that there is still a possibility of using the CDBG Revolving Grant to finance needed repairs. The dates for this years Bean Days will be July 18th and 19th for 2014. Ms. Jeanette Hull will be launching Bean Days at the MACC Banquet. The MACC Banquet will be held on Thursday, February 20th at the Montpelier Moose. This year the group will be showcasing happenings in Montpelier. Deadline for reservations was February 10th. Concerning New Business. Ms. Jeanette Hull was appointed to fill Steve Raymonds vacant spot and she accepted for WEDCO. Chris Lee said that due to weather and the economy, the Williams County Art Council will remain intact, but the Art Space venue on West Main Street will be closed. There was then a motion to adjourn the meeting. The next meeting will be Friday, March 14th, 2014 at 8:00 am.
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Four County Career Center has selected juniors to the 2014 Student Council. Student Council sponsors the school-wide blood drives, Christmas For Kids fund raiser, the Spring dance, and the paper recycling program at the Career Center. Students from Williams county include (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT) James Perry, Law Enforcement & Security Tactics (Stryker); Naomi Diaz, Interior Design (Stryker); (BACK - LEFT TO RIGHT) Samantha Burdine, Law Enforcement & Security Tactics (Hilltop); Makenzy Huffman-Bowers, Fire & Rescue (Bryan); and Cameron Duke, Computer Design/3D Modeling (Bryan).
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1967 Hilltop Baseball Team
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LEGION BOXES ... The West Unity American Legion Auxiliary had their annual November 2013 meeting on November 21, which they packed the Servicemen Christmas boxes. They had fifteen servicemen and woman, those who received is as follows: Brock McNeal, Kent Holsopple, Shane Merilat, Melody Stotz, Zachary Stotz, Stacy Pelland, Aaron Grime, Jerad Dubois, Zachary Handy, Rick Layman, Joshua Chester, James Tackett, Tyler Harris, Dalton Trisel, Scott Stewart and PV2 Michael Lett. Pictured are: Cheryl Green, Veronica Roth, Georgia Dill, Tina Bavin, Angie Roth, Doris Kingerski, Martha Smethurst, Sharon Morvin and Vicki Nofziger.
West Unity Senior Center Birthdays
BASEBALL ... Kneeling: R. Wheeler, B. Bowers, K Boyer, M. Norrich, M Berthold, J. Williams, D. Depew, J. Greeh. Standing: Mr. McKinney, D. Lockhart, M. Gallutia, D. Gilcher, D. King, R. Ruihley, R. Brigham, K. Ledyard, P. Chester.
BIRTHDAYS ... West Unity Senior Center celebrates birthdays in the month of February. Pictured above are Edith Wagner and Donna Cully.
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High Excellents - (Red medallion) (5) Eligible for Regional Competition (33 -35) Medallions sponsored by West Unity Chamber of Commerce
HS High Excellents - eligible for Regional Medicine and Health (10 projects) Sponsored by: Unity Plumbing and HeatCompetition (red medallion) (12) Sponsored by Dr. Cromwell and Dr. ing 1st: Emily Armbruster Taylor 2nd: Megan Trent Chad Champion Becca Miller Physics, Engineering, and Chemistry (6 Autumn Jermeay Stefanie Weaver Microbiology, Environmental, Earth Sci, projects) Dallas Timberman Austin Schaffner and Chemistry Sponsor: West Unity Lions Sponsored by: Farmers and Merchants Kailey Creamer Steven Riley Club State Bank Madeleine Routhier Tyler Suboski 1st: Baron Bleikamp 1st: Travis Haynes Taylor Tompkins 2nd: Chase Williams 2nd: Madi Routhier Alexis Dunson Superiors- eligible for Regional and DisSydney Schmitt trict Competition (blue medallion) Junior High Special Award Categories Mircobiology and Environmental Science Megan Trent (36-40) ( 6 ) Medallions sponsored by the ($10 each) (8 projects) Gabie Johnson Omnibus Club Sponsored by: Unity Plumbing and HeatDavid Smith Outstanding Presentation Awarding Adreyn Yates Johnnie Roth Sponsored by: West Unity Chamber of 1st: Team of Logan Brooker and Will Teryn Ganster Commerce McKinney HS Superiors - eligible for Regional and Ben Routhier To: Steven Riley 2nd: Brooke Ashbaugh District Competition (blue medallion) - (9) Sam Shilling Baron Bleikamp An Outstanding Project in Originality and Medallions sponsored by the Three Arts HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL AWARDS Club Landrey Brown Creativity 1st: Sam Shilling Zoology, Physics, and Engineering: Sponsored by: Hilltop Athletic Boosters 1st: Becca Miller 2nd: Austin Schaffner Junior High Category Awards (1st-$15, 2nd-$10) and small plaque Sponsored by: Mr. Larry E. Long To: Aubrey Calvin Emily Armbruster Hannah Carothers Emily Maneval Brooke Ashbaugh Bradley Grime Will McKinney Logan Brooker Travis Haynes Kayla Settlemire Williams Soil and Water Conservation District 2nd Place Natural Resource Project ($10) Sponsored by West Unity Lions Club To: Chad Champion
2014 Hilltop Junior High School 2014 Hilltop High School Science Fair Award Winners Science Fair Award Winners
First Place Award for an Outstanding ProjConsumer Science (11) Sponsored by : PJ ect Showing Effective Use of the Scientific and T Transportation Method 1st: Teryn Ganster Sponsored by: Williams County Farmers 2nd: Stefanie Weaver Union To: Tyler Suboski Behavioral Science (9) Sponsored by: Williams County Farmers Union Sumner Award-for top Junior High School 1st: Ben Routhier project at fair ($25) 2nd: Landrey Brown Sponsored by: Omnibus Club Botany, Earth Science, and Medicine or Name: Johnnie Roth Health Sponsored by: In Memory of Blake Project: How Foot Position Affects Your Wyse Foul Shot
Williams Soil and Water Conservation District 1st Place Natural Resource Project Sponsored by: In Memory of Harold and High School Category Awards (1st-$15, Teresa Jones ($15) To: Kayla Settlemire 2nd-$10) and plaque Behavioral and Social Science (8 projects) Sponsored by: KAMCO Industries, Inc 1st: Brad Grime 2nd: Hannah Carothers Sumner Award for the top High School Project ($25) Sponsored by: Mr. and Mrs. Curt Cooley Project Title: Antibiotics: Natural vs. Pharmaceutical Name: Emily Maneva
JH HIGH EXCELLENTS/SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS ... Row 1: Steven Riley, Aubrie Calvin, Stefanie Weaver. Row 2: Tyler Suboski, Austin Schaffner, Becca Miller.
HS HIGH EXCELLENTS/SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS ... Row 1: Madeleine Routhier, Gabie Johnson, Autumn Jermeay, Sydney Schmitt, Kailey Creamer. Row 2: Dallas Timberman, Megan Trent, Taylor Tompkins, Adreyn Yates, Chad Champion (missing Alexis Dunson, David Smith)
JH SUPERIORS/SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS .. Row 1: Teryn Ganster, Baron Bleikamp, Landrey Brown. Row 2: Sam Shilling, Johnnie Roth, Ben Routhier.
HS SUPERIORS/SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS ... Row 1: Bradley Grimm, Brooke Ashbaugh, Hannah Carothers, Emily Armbruster Row 2: Logan Brooker, Emily Maneval, Kayla Settlemire, Will McKinney (missing Travis Haynes).
Hilltop High School Honor Roll For Second Nine Weeks

B AVERAGE OR ABOVE *DENOTES ALL AS SENIORS *Gabie Johnson Emily Armbruster Brooke Chapin Kailey Creamer Bradley Grimm LeAnn Joost Brittney Mocherman Sydney Schmitt Kayla Settlemire Taylor Tompkins Megan Trent Emily Trisel Donald Wilson Hannah Carothers Autumn Jermeay Dallas Timberman FOUR-COUNTY JUNIORS *Samantha Burdine *Destiny Denton *Andrea Zavala Shaheda Andrews Danielle Henry Jonathan Davis Jasmine McDaniel Jessica Suboski Cody Zuver SOPHOMORES *Danny Ackley * Alyssa Carter *Karissa Crisenbery *Bailey Funkhouser *Lauren Garrett *Cierra Grant *Malorie Heer *Madeleine Routhier *Baylee Schmitt *Jennifer Westrick Layni Allport Kenley Brown Marlee Carroll Julia Dunson Mikayla Eberly Olivia Fish Levi Grant Samantha Hanover Jenna Kempf Macey Kunkle Josiah Law Victoria Masters RyLee McCain Madeline McKinney Caitlin Meade Jared Morris Veronica Roth Joe Shilling Kaylista Underwood Isaac VanArsdalen Haleigh Westfall Andrew White FRESHMAN *Colleen Bell *Ariana Brown *Katie Foster *Abby Schaper Nicole Burrows Sydnie Butterfield Leah Carothers Logan Fleming Scott Goodnight Chance Grapengeter Cassidy Hallock Felicity Jackson Shelby Kuney Mason Locke Jaclyn Lovejoy Tim Maneval Caiden Miller Sage Repp Sydni Rivera Quinn Smith Jared Stokes Makalie Swisher Kody Todd Marisa Yates 8th GRADE *Joel Sauber *Austin Schaffner Jack Blaisdell Kara Brown Landrey Brown Andrew Denton Teryn Ganster Molly Roesch Johnnie Roth Ben Routhier Tyler Suboski Chase Williams Aubrey Wyse Shanti Wyse 7TH GRADE Zoi Bauer Riley Burdine Aubrie Calvin Jaden Fuller Logan Handy Easton Heer Ethan Knaub Nash Kuney Christian McKinney Veronica Murdaugh Kiahna Repp Christopher Rhoades Morgyn Siegel Madisyn Underwood
SUMNER AWARDS WINNERS ... From left: Emily Maneval, HS; Linda Sumner; Johnnie Roth, JH.
OSU Fulton County Extensions Program Dining with Diabetes Is Being Offered In Collaboration With Fulton County Health Center
Dining with Diabetes is a 3 session program that provides detailed information about living healthfully with diabetes and is designed for people with diabetes and their family members or caregivers. The program will be held on Tuesdays, March 11, 18, & 25th from 6pm-8pm in the Beck Meeting Room (Ground Floor) of the Fulton County Health Center. In a series of three classes, cooking demonstrations will help you learn healthy techniques to use in your own kitchen. The program includes sampling healthy foods and discussion with an educator and dietitian, plus a follow-up reunion class held at a later date. Sign up for Dining with Diabetes and youll learn how to incorporate good, healthy cooking techniques and other practices to help you control your blood
sugar. At Dining with Diabetes, you will: Watch live cooking demonstrations. Sample delicious food prepared for you. FOUR-COUNTY Gain new insights on healthy eating. SENIORS Learn new skills to manage your dia*Jami Burdine betes. *Breanna Franks Anyone with concerns about diabetes *Ally Vieira or anyone interested in controlling blood Justin Grapengeter sugar is encouraged to participate and to Xavier Lowery bring a family member, friend, caregiver, Audri Loyd or other support person. Kayce Nickels The cost is $25.00 for the 3 sessions. Derrick Tule You may register by calling FCHC at 419- Courtney Underwood 337-2721. JUNIORS The deadline to register is March 7, *Justin Ashenfelter 2014. *Shayla Coffman INFORMATION PROVIDED *Adreyn Yates
Kate Diekman Speaks To Stryker Rotary Club
Celebrate Dr. Seuss Birthday At The Stryker Library

To celebrate the life of Dr. Seuss, the Stryker Library will be throwing a birthday party in the authors honor on Monday, March 3rd for preschool through third grade children from 3:15-4:00 pm. There will be games, snacks, crafts, and stories. All things Seuss! You dont want to miss this grand celebration. The Stryker Library is located at 304 S. Defiance Street. For more information, please contact library manager Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081.
1969 Stryker Senior Class Officers

SPECIAL GUEST ... Kate Diekman spoke to the Stryker Rotary Club about her work at Bryan Schools working with children diagnosed with autism. Ms. Diekman grew up in the Dayton, Ohio area. Her father and mother were both pastors of the Nazarene Church. She remembers growing up at a very young age with a friend who was disabled. Her friend died at the age of 11 years, but she was an inspiration to Kate because she was so full of life. She did not let her disability control her life. Ms. Diekman decided to learn to help children with disabilities, and is teaching children at the Bryan School System from kindergarten through third grade. Her specialty is special education in the autism spectrum. One in eighty eight children is diagnosed with autism in the United States, with the condition more prevalent in boys at one in fifty four. Ms. Diekman is passionate about her work of helping these children to use techniques that assist them to become independent. She is also writing a state grant that includes song, dance, and movements to enhance the learning process. Ms Diekman, pictured on the right, spoke as a guest of Stryker Rotarian Betty Beck.
WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO
Stryker Post-Prom Committee Holds Chili Fundraiser; Ongoing Sales Events
SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS ... Greg Miller, Presidents; Linda Speiser, Treasurer; Pam Bernath, Secretary; and Paul Dangler, Vice-president.
Stryker Student Makes Deans List

Goshen College recently recognized 209 undergraduate students for excellence in academics on the 2013-14 fall semester Dean's List. Among those students is Strykers Natalie Graber. The Dean's List includes students earnPHOTO BY MARK MERCER, STAFF
ing at least a 3.75 GPA, while completing at least 12 hours of course work for a letter grade. Only grades from the designated semester are included in the Dean's List selection process.
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GOOD TURNOUT ... Residents turn out in support of Post Prom fundraising efforts at Stryker High School on February 14. By Mark Mercer THE VILLAGE REPORTER
several ongoing events to raise additional funds. One such ongoing sale is the offerSTRYKER- The Stryker Post Prom Com- ing of Stryker sports decals available for mittee held a Chili Supper Fundraiser on purchase until February 28. Individuals interested in purchasing February 14 at the High School in support of upcoming events. Stryker Sports Decals may contact the Friday nights Chili Supper enjoyed tre- Stryker Post-Prom Committee through the mendous support from community resi- high school. Residents interested in donadents and proceeds from the event will go tions may also contact the high school for towards student activities and entertainadditional details on upcoming events. ment at post-prom events. Mark Mercer can be reached at In addition to Friday nights activities, publisher@thevillagereporter.com the Stryker Post Prom Committee will hold
Pioneer Youth Honored For Excelling In Fundraising Effort
Mark your calendars! The Stryker Library will be holding a back room book sale from Monday, March 17th through Friday, March 28th, during regular library
Stryker Branch Library To Hold Back Room Book Sale

business hours. Books of all genres will be available to purchase, along with audio books, DVDs, and a wide selection of videos. There is sure to be some-
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thing for everyone! All items will be sold for a freewill donation. Stop in and see what bargains you can find. Regular business hours for the library are Monday and Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Wednesday and Thursday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Friday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Stryker Library is located at 304 S. Defiance Street. For more information about the book sale, please contact library manager Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081.
MOST SALES ... Gabe Wilson of Pioneer was recently honored for selling the most popcorn in the Black Swamp Area Council fundraising effort, selling over $5,000! Gabe is the son of Marc and Shannon Wilson and is a member of Cub Scout 13 led by Cory Rademacher. Presenting the check is Chinquapin Senior District Executive Janssen Lemley.
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Brick Memorial Project to Support Fayette High School 2nd Nine New 4-H Camp Palmer Pool Weeks Honor Roll 2013-2014
4.0 AND ABOVE HONORS SENIORS Brittney Croskey Thomas Ehman Nathaniel Harvey Collin McCabe Justin Stoltzfus Marcus Stoltzfus Jill Stuckey JUNIORS Ryan Gilmore Ceairia Keller Michaela Maginn Dylan Stannard SOPHOMORES Ellen Baker Mackalyn Figgins Taylor Griffiths Joel Smith Jessie Wheeler FRESHMEN Jennaya Hibbard Gavin Liechty Ethein Malchow 7TH GRADE Roman Dominique Damon Lichtenwald Bradyn Ruger HONOR ROLL 3.0-3.99 SENIORS Kahner Galloway Alejandra Gonzalez Benjamin Grieser Taylor Hartman Madelyn Maginn Demi Powers Ryder Sommers Jessica Stiles Cody Stuckey JUNIORS Katelyn Bates Michael Brubaker Wade Burkholder Leah Bussing Adrianna Hibbard Kamrin Hunter Paige Keefer Miranda Minzey Justice Reyes Taylor West SOPHOMORES Ethan Baker Michaela Bates Junior Brehm Nicholas Brown Casen Burkholder Hayley Burkholder Jorden Douglass Monique Felix Suriah Felix Alexis Fruchey Adriana Hylander Emilie Keiser Kamren Randall Garett Reinking Gavin Rufenacht Baiylee Ruger Rylee Ruger Justin Salkowski Grant Schaffner Jerad Seiler Kaela Seiler Chandler Shay FRESHMEN Paige Aschemeier April Beaverson Kaelyn Borton Kaitlin Brubaker Tharyn Colegrove Bryce Conklin Kelsey Fruchey Alexander Jaramillo Austin Jennings Austin Lopez Mason Maginn Zachary Ordway Haley Perdue Amy Philquist Blythe Requena McKenzee Schaffner Cole Stuckey Jason Stuckey 8th Grade Joshua Anderson Maxwell Baker Alexus Ball Grace Eberly Hunter Griffiths Asia Laguio Alyssa Lichtenwald Caitlin McIntosh Sarah Pilbeam Grant Reinking Karrsen Schaffner Jade Shoemaker Jordan Simon Bailee Smith Jaryd White 7th Grade Dylan Anderson Dakota Blosser Kendra Ellis Sara Fields Trey Keefer Ray Kope Madison Kusmierz Porter Maginn Clayton Pheils Kaitlyn Randall Dakota Rashley Braiden Requena Brylee Riegsecker Foster Roesti Mataya Rufenacht Rhys Ruger Levi Seiler Tessa Shaffer Alexis Suarez Tressa Taylor FOUR COUNTY CAREER CENTER HONOR ROLL HONOR ROLL 3.0-3.99 SENIORS Megan Barnard Megan Garza Nikol Seefeld Alan Willis Juniors Paige Lantz Ciara Lichtenwald Mark Maginn Danial Michael Rachel Smith
Over 250,000 youth from northwest Ohio have enjoyed taking the plunge and swimming fun in the camps pool since 1957. According to the American Camping Association recreational swimming is one of the top activities at youth summer camps. 4-H Camp Palmer is accepting continuing donations to support the replacement of the camps pool. Currently about 40% of funds ($200,000 raised thanks to many generous donors of the estimated $495,000 needed) have been raised with an anticipated new pool in place by summer of 2015. The demand and use of 4-H Camp Palmer has grown steadily since 1947. 4-H Camp Palmer is a place where adventure and excitement of discovery merge to lift minds of 21,000 camper days of youth and adults annually. 4-H Camp Palmer has also organized a brick memorial fundraiser to support the pool fund. A 22 ft. by 22 ft. patio will be built surrounding the camps flagpole at the center of camp. Dedicated 8 by 8 bricks can be purchased by individuals or businesses. Individual, family or non-prof-
Fulton County Community Fulton County Senior Center Awards Celebration To Be Held
it youth group can order one for $100.00 or business can purchase a brick for $275 to advertise as thousands of youth and adults will walk by the patio at the center of camp. One of our early camp administrators and 4-H leaders, Lyle Spiess and wife, Hilda Spiess have spear headed this project with a generous $5,000 donation. This will cover the cost of concrete pavement and purchase of 1000 bricks. We are very thankful for their support of this project and camp, said Bill Goodson, Executive Director of 4-H Camp Palmer. The plan is to have bricks that have been purchased prior to April 6th to be installed by early June of 2014. Bricks that will be ordered by July 20th will be installed by early October. The first 3 years of this brick memorial project, the proceeds will benefit the pool. For more information on ways to support 4-H Camp Palmer pool project or order your memorial brick please call 419-237-2247 or email 4hcamppalmer@gmail.com
March Happenings
As Spring approaches, the Fulton County Senior Center has many activities planned to fill your days. A field trip has been planned to Copper Moon Glass Art Gallery & Gifts in Holland on Wednesday, March 12 at the Wauseon location. The outing includes the opportunity to make a fused glass art piece with all materials being provided. No experience is needed. Pricing starts at $10.00. The trip will also include a stop at Loma Lindas for lunch afterwards. Contact Sherry Fry by March 9 to sign up. The glass pieces will be kin-fired and ready one week later. The pieces will be picked up by the Senior Center staff and delivered to the Senior Center for participants. If you are concerned about the potential of falling, then you may be interested in attending the upcoming class at the Wauseon cite titled, Health U! A Matter of Balance! led by Robert Sullivan, a certified instructor from the Area Office on Aging. This class, targeted for those 60 and over, will provide practical strategies to manage falls. Classes will be held on Fridays beginning April 4 through May 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Upon completion of the class, participants will receive a certificate. Please contact Sherry Fry at
419-337-9299 by March 24 for more information or to sign up. Beginning in March, the Senior Center will also begin offering Low Salt Alternatives on the menu for anyone interested. Meal reservations will need to be made at least one week prior. Call Karen at 419337-9299. Legal services will be available on March 21 with Attorney Rebecca Steinhauser. Appointments will begin at 9:30 a.m. and must be made prior to the date by calling Karen. In addition, if your individual income is $65,000 or less, you could qualify for free tax filing. A Benefit Bank Counselor can assist you with filing your 2013 federal, state and school district taxes. For more information or to make an appointment, call Community Action at 419784-2150, ext 1100. The Fulton County Senior Center cites of Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, and Fayette offer regularly scheduled programs of music, community speakers, and games. For more information call the Wauseon cite at 419-337-9299. Welcome Spring by joining in the fellowship at one of the local Senior Center cites!
eration. Rex has been the sports. Area Director for the FCA Tickets are $10 each or for the past 10 years and $75 for a table of 8. Checks On Monday, March 10, works with area schools should be made payable to the community is invited to and sports teams to provide United Way of Fulton Counthe Community Awards Celweekly encouragement and ty. For more information, ebration hosted by the Fulteam building opportuni- you can call the United Way ton County United Way and ties. A former high school office at (419) 337-9606. the Healthy Choices Caring coach and youth pastor for Reservations must be reCommunities (HC3). The 15 years, he now focuses ceived by February 24. event celebrating the acon FCA, speaking opportu- Tammy Allison may be reached at complishments of individunities, and coaching youth publisher@thevillagereporter.com. als and businesses within the community that have made an impact in Fulton County will be held at St. Caspars Parish Life Center, 1205 N. Shoop Avenue, in Wauseon. Social time will begin at 5:45 with dinner at Fulton County Fairgrounds following at 6:15 p.m. Rex Stump, the Area Director of the Fellowship of 5 Big Game Hunts which include: Moose, Caribou, Christian Athletes (FCA), Black Bear, Mountain Lion and Wild Boar. is the keynote speaker and will challenge attendees on PRIZES INCLUDE: 50 Guns, 13 Compound Bows, Impacting the Next Gen13 Cross bows, and 38 Military Survival Knives. THE VILLAGE REPORTER
By: Tammy Allison
Big Game Hunt
Sat., March 22, 2014 5-11 pm
Dinner
Prizes to be drawn on dinner ticket. Drawings every 3 minutes. 1 in 5 odds.
Game Meats Include: Elk, Buffalo, White Tail, Wild Boar, Moose & Black Bear. Dinner also includes Turtle Soup and beverages (pop, beer)
Only 500 Tickets Being Sold

For more information contact Randy Smith at randybearmoosesmith@aol.com 419-250-4301
Cost: $200 Donation
1969 Fayette Newspaper Staff
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QUILL AND SCROLL ... Beth Green, Alice Miller, Mary Weber, Sherry Fether.
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Wauseon Middle School Announces New Refuse Tags In The Works ... 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Recipients
Saras Garden and Haas Door. Director of Wauseon Middle School has released the list of Honor Roll recipients for the 2nd Public Service Dennis Richardson reported Quarter. This list consists of students who have obtained a 3.0 grade point average that the city held the public open house re- or higher. garding the Linfoot Street project on Feb* Denotes students who obtained a 4.0 grade point average and are on the all A ruary 6. A total of seventeen people repre- Honor Roll. senting six properties were in attendance. Richardson commented that it was a very Marissa Martinez Salina Santiago Brooks Gype* SIXTH GRADE productive meeting. He also informed Rickey Hall Jadon Meeker Brooke Sarrica Samantha council that he and David Wright atConner Hicks* Trenton Sauber* Lindsay Miller Aeschliman* tended an organizational meeting at MauCarisa Hoffman Brooke Schuette Austin Molina* Brianna Allen mee Planning regarding reclassification of Henry Humbarger Nicole Schuette Jaelyn Myers Spencer Bailey roadways, which is completed by ODOT Joel Jenkins Kylee Seidowski Logan Blackman Kalyn Nofziger* every ten years. With Wauseons traffic Conner Johnson* Holden Serres* Kelcy Blanchong* Christina Norman* counts remaining relativity steady over the Cory Johnson Katelyn Shadbolt Brianna ONeill Bralynn Blanton Lance Jutze* last ten years, there will be no classificaKyle Silveous Eric Parker Wyatt Blosser Evan Kost Riley Sluder Hayden Peacock Chance Buehrer tion regarding roadways in Wauseon. Brian Kuney Jackson Smith Samantha Petz Megan Carroll* Richardson also reported that the preOlivia Ladd Paige Smith Austin Rednour liminary report for repainting the elevated Bradley Challenger Chloe Lane* Chase Soltis Brandon Rhodes Chloe Chen* water tank on Shoop Avenue has come in Ariana Leija Samuel Sosa Ben Richer Macey Coronado and that he has inquired about adding the Olivia Leininger Juliana Spadafore Hannah Richer Mariel Cuayahuitl school logo to the water tower in addition Kennedy Lillich Wes Spadafore* Francisco DeJesus Maya Nikol Riley to the Wauseon name. At this time, no Matt Malone Ashtyn Stiriz Gavin Ritter* Victoria Fahringer concrete answer regarding the request has Noah Malosh Alyssa Strain Jonah Figgins Victoria Rocha been received. Sage Marshall Logan Tester* Cody Figy Javier Salazar Director of Finance Jamie Giguere reMadalyn Martinez Noah Tester* Jessica French* Cecilia Saldivar Sarah Matthews ported that she is in the process of setTiffany Villaruz Kaylei Satkowski* Laurel Garbers Austin McHenry ting up the citys water bills in electronic Nicoles Walbolt Lexi Sauber Israel Garza Kathryn McKean format. This will allow residents to go on Levi Waldron* Lucas Schang Bradley Geis* Myia McLeod* Troy Whitmer Kylie Sgro Quintin Gigax* to the citys website and clink a link to Paige Moden* Sydney Zirkle* Jaiden Daisy Giguere choose whether they prefer the bill to come Kaylee Moore Shellenberger Zevin Gleckler* to them electronically or for a hard copy Colin Moser* SEVENTH GRADE Alisa Shelt* Jameson Gray* to be mailed to them. Council President Jessica Newlove* Kodi Albright* Jozef Shema Katelyn Guanci Kost asked about how information might Owen Newlove* Trent Armstrong* Shawn Hanson Jozlyn Smallman be passed on to residents through the waBrooke Nichols Makenna Dayna Hernandez Parker Smith ter bill once this has been done. Currently Patryck Noonan Ashbaugh Zeb Smith Rylee Hull there are two options. A small notice may Tyler ONeill Jacob Barone* Aubrey J.T. Hutchinson Karli Penrod* be put on the bill or a separate notice can Madison Baugh Starkweather Faith Jasso Alessandro be included in the mailing. Kost asked Monica Betz Mya Suarez Jade Johnson Ramirez Giguere if this was still going to be possible Brady Blaylock Cole Karcsak Anias Thompson Jasmine Ramos with electronic billing. Giguere responded Marijanna Brunn Isaac Thourot Owen King Rebekah Rees Danielle Bryan* Morgan Todd Wyatt Lane that she will check on whether or not this Dalton Rice* Caden Burget Mercedes Torres Jordan Lange* will continue to be an option for the city Madison Rice Aaryanna Canales Grace Leininger Xavier Torres* to pass information on to the residents of Katelyn Roth Christian Cantu Madison Trejo* Madisyn Lindley Wauseon. Austin Rotroff Maggie Carder* Tristan Uribes Gavin Lotozynski With no legislative matters needing adDawson Rupp Zachary Carroll Canidate Vickery* Carson Mahlman dressed, reports were followed by Councils Jennifer Sanders Michael Cheezan Nykaiya Villaruz Kyla Malosh formal approval and acceptance of CounCamden Sauber Jose Cordova Shalian McCarley Michael Waite Lincoln cilor Mathews resignation from the Tree Marcella Corona Julie Waldron* Michael McNally Schmucker* Commission. The meeting was then ad- Brandon Michael* Morgan Couts Levi Whitman Austin Schuette journed with no further action. Brandon Cox Shelby Witt Marin Miller* Tracetin Schuller Amber Wolpert Garrett Demaline Brooklynn Mull Chelsie Firestone can be reached at Zach Siefker* Ashtyn Falor Kennedy Nation* chelsie@thevillagereporter.com. 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that the billing company would need at least five days prior to the billing at the first of the month for this to be accomplished. With this time frame being considered, Ryder noted that ARS would then most realistically targeting the April 1st mailing as well as that ARS will also be sending out information to tag distribution locations. In response to another question posed by Councilor Allen, Ryder explained that ARS will take responsibility for notifying all customers outside of the city limits. Ryder closed by stating that she will continue to keep the city informed with any updates and will notify them about refuse tag exchanges as soon as she has all of the information. Council then moved on to hear committee reports. Councilor Frey reported on behalf on the Tree Commission, informing council that Councilor Don Mathews has submitted his resignation to the Tree Commission as well as that Pete Carr is continuing work on grant funding. Frey also reported that Tom Savage recently updated the Tree Commission on the pruning and removal of trees and that the Commission has spoken with the Public Works Department regarding starting a new tree nursery. Fire Chief Rick Sluder gave the first Department Head report and notified council that the department has received a grant from the Bureau of Workmens Compensation for an automatic cot lifting and loading system. While this grant was received, Police Chief Keith Torbet reported that Police Department did not receive the JAG LE grant for the rewiring work that needs done at the police department and that the department will take care of the wiring, now over 20 years old, through other funds. Torbet also reported that the department also will not be receiving the COPS grant. He did note that the city is still in the running for the 2014 grant but that council would need to approve acceptance of the grant as they would need to agree to pay for an officer starting in the fourth year. Code Administrator Tom Hall informed council that there will be a Planning Commission meeting to review two requests for expansion that have been submitted by
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Wauseons Chloe Stiriz of Wauseon has made the Deans List at Adrian College for the 2013 Fall semester.
MAJORETTES ... Carol Dunbar, Drum Majorette, Janet Falor, Josie Pigott, Judi Griggs, Sharon Yoder, Becky Witte, Mary Clouse, Sandi Durquette, Nancy Birtcher
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BY: REX STUMP - A SLIPPERY WORLD & SALT!?
unfazed by life, but not this time. John wound up leaving in 15th place. Im no Olympic Athlete, nor a spectator, but I personally know of three people who recently slipped on ice and were hurt, one was hurt critically. Ive seen humorous videos posted of moments when people fall on ice, slip, or trip...but when its you or someone you love - its not so funny. It hurts. Psalm 56:13 says, ... you have kept my feet from slipping. So now I can walk in your presence, O God, in your life-giving light. Psalm 56 was written during a time in which David had fled from King Saul. David runs to Gath, which is Goliaths home town. What would cause you to run from one horrible situation to another, pride or desperation? David then flees from Gath to hide in the caves of Adullam. So as you can imagine, this is a dark time, in the midst of fear, and seemingly you feel alone, as if its you against the world. David says to God, You have kept my feet from slipping. So now I can walk in your presence, O God, in your life-giving light. God gave David a sure footing and encouragement during a treacherous and slippery time. David shares that he found traction with God in his life. God was his SALT! (Savior, All-Powerful, Loving, and Trustworthy) Savior Verse 13 says, For you have rescued me from death God has rescued us from death - He saves us! Until we realize we are dying, we wont know what it means to be living! Until we have been rescued, we dont know how to be thankful. All-Powerful - God is ALL. All powerful, allknowing, all-present... almighty! Nothing is too difficult for God, nothing happens without Him knowing! Verse 9 says, My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help. This I know: God is on my side! Loving - You keep track The 2014 Winter Olympics has many great storiesas well as disappointing stories. John Daly of the United States was pursuing a medal in the Mens Skeleton competition. John never had a chance to see a standing ovation, his family cheering, or a medal. He slipped on the ice. A slip at the start of his fourth and final run cost John the chance of winning a bronze medal at the Sochi Games. The runner on his sled popped a groove, that is, it slipped slightly out of the slight indentation in the track. When that happens, theres no saving the run. John is an elite athlete, but mistakes happen even to the best. He bounced off one wall, then the other, legs flailing wildly off the back of the sled as he tried to just get in some sort of safe position. After he slipped, the only mission was getting down the hill without getting physically hurt. John is described as a happy-go-lucky and upbeat person who is typically of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. (vs. 8) No matter where you are or what you are doing, God knows! He knows, and yet He loves us! Trustworthy - Verse 3-4 says, But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? If we trust God to save us from sin, hell, and the devil... can we trust Him to save us from lesser things? Absolutely! God is our Savior, Allpowerful, Loving, and Trustworthy God! He is the SALT that brings sure footing to a slippery world. Whether you are a novice or an Olympic athlete, we all slip; we all are in need of God! For more reading: Psalm 86:13; Joshua 2:811; Psalm 139:3; and Psalm 118:6
IF GOD IS BIGGER THAN US & LIVES IN US, WOULDNT HE SHOW THROUGH?

Every Sunday after church I have a discussion with young people about what they thought of my message, any questions or comments they may have. One of the questions that has come up from time to time is one quite frankly that I hear often from others, What does it mean to glorify God? How does one bring glory to God? I read an illustration recently on letting God shine through, or glorifying God, something that may help shed some light on these great questions. One Sunday as they drove home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, Mommy, theres something about the preachers message this morning that I dont understand. The mother said, Oh? What is it? The little girl replied, Well, he said God is bigger than we are. He said God is so big that He could hold the whole world in His hand. Is that true? The mother replied, Yes, thats true, Honey. Mommy, he also said God comes to live inside of us when we believe in Jesus as our Savior. Is that true, too? Again, the mother assured the little girl that what the pastor had said was true. With a puzzled look on her face the little girl then asked, If God is bigger than us and He lives in us, wouldnt He show through? (Jerry Shirley, When God Shows Through, Sermons.com newsletter) The idea of glorifying God, Letting God Show Through is mentioned often in scripture. Please consider with me the exhortation we find in 1 Peter 2:12 (NIV), 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. Let us consider this week, today, in every opportune moment how we may Let God show through.
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The Stryker United Brethren Church will be hosting Lenten Luncheons every Wednesday from March 5 through April 16. Lunch will be served at 11:15 a.m. with worship at noon. This is a community event and everyone is welcome to attend. The speakers schedule is as follows: March 5 Dane Meuschke March 12 Steve Heatwole March 19 Matt Dodd March 26 Gary & Sandy Stuckey April 2 Nick Woodall April 9 Fred Brandon April 16 Bob Miller Stryker United Brethren is located 104 East Short Street in Stryker. For more information contact Ella Currrier at 419551-2351.
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LUTHERAN Emmaus Lutheran 841 N. Shoop Ave. Pastor: Charles Althoff Creative Worship: 8:15 a.m. Education Hour: 9:30 a.m. Classic Worship: 10:45 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church 398 S. Shoop Ave. Interim Senior Pastor: Keith A. Hunsinger Associate Pastor: Jennifer Herrmann Saturday: 5 p.m. Sunday Worship: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. St. Luke Lutheran 1588 St. Rt. 108 Pastor Dave Goehmann Saturday Eve.: 7 p.m. Sunday Bible Study: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Midweek School: 6:30 p.m St. Peters Lutheran Church Rev. Roger Marlow, Pastor 201 N Church Edon, OH 43518 Tel: 419-272-2113 *9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship *10:15 a.m. Sunday School *6:30 p.m. Wednesday Catechism Class First Lutheran Church 701 S. Defiance St., Stryker *8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship *10:00 a.m. Sunday School *5:00 p.m. Saturday Evening Worship Zion Lutheran Church 405 Hickory Street, Montpelier *10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship *9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Bible Study MENNONITE Tedrow Mennonite Church 252 Windisch St. Pastor: Doug King Youth & Young Adult Pastor: Ryan Nafziger Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. North Clinton Mennonite Church 831 W. Linfoot St., Wauseon Pastor Glenn Coblentz 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Sunday classes Children & Adults 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Sunday classes Adults Pine Grove Mennonite 04524 Co. Rd. 20-50, Stryker *9:30 a.m. Sunday School *10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Lockport Mennonite Church 09269 Co. Rd. 21N, Stryker. Pastors: Steve Heatwole & Gloria Beck Sunday Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. CATHOLIC St. Caspar Catholic Church 1205 N. Shoop Ave. Father David Bruning Saturday Mass: 5 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Spanish Mass: Sunday, 1 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic 625 Washington St., Blakeslee *4:00 p.m. Saturday Mass *8:30 a.m. Monday Mass *7:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth CCD Class NAZARENE Wauseon Community Church of the Nazarene 139 Cherry St. Pastor: Timothy Moebs Worship: 10 a.m. Small Groups (Sunday): 6 p.m. Small Groups (Monday): 7 p.m. Pioneer Church of the Nazarene Corner of SR 15 & CR S Pioneer, Ohio *10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship *11:00 a.m. Sunday School *7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting METHODIST Church of the Master United Methodist 229 W. Chestnut Pastor: Ben Sheaffer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10: 30 a.m. North Dover United Methodist 11080 St. Rt. 108 Pastor: Rev. Don Krieger Bible Study/Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: 9:00 a.m. Living Hope Free Methodist 1051 W. Jackson St., West Unity *9:30 a.m. Sunday 10:15-10:45 Fellowship 10:45-12:00 Worship Service Youth Groups through the school year are: *6:30 p.m. Wednesday 1-12 year olds 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High 8:00 p.m. Sr. High Christ United Methodist Church 215 N. Fulton St. Pastor Ruth Ann Scoby Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Fellowship: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 10:15 a.m. West Clinton Mennonite Church 18029 Co. Rd. C Pastors Jess & Naomi Engle Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. St. Pauls United Methodist 402 Broad St, Montpelier, *9:00 a.m. Sunday Prayer Walk *9:00 a.m. Young Adult Sunday School *9:00 a.m. Junior Choir Practice *9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School *9:30 a.m. Cherub Choir Practice *9:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School *10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship *10:00 a.m. Wed. Bible Study *10:00 a.m. Wed. Night Meal *6:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study *7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice Edon United Methodist 103 Pleasant St., Edon *9:00 a.m. Sunday School *10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship West Franklin United Methodist Corner of Fulton Co. Rd L & 27-1 West Unity, Ohio *9:14 a.m. Sunday Worship & Jr. Church *10:30 a.m. Sunday School CHURCH OF CHRIST Christ Church 410 N. Shoop Ave. Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening: 7 p.m. Columbia Church of Christ 14832 Co. Rd. 1-50, Edon *9:30 a.m. Sunday School *10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship *7:00 p.m. Adults & Youth Service Edon Church of Christ 101 Franklin, Edon *9:00 a.m. Sunday School *10:00 a.m. Worship Montpelier Church of Christ 104 W. Jefferson St.,Montpelier *Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m. *Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. *Wednesday Workouts: 6:30-7:30 p.m. *Classes for all ages. BRETHREN West Fulton Dunkard Brethren 18354 US20A Pastor: Fred Johnson & Brant Jamison Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Evening: 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: 7:30 p.m. Alvordton United Brethren 311 East Main St., Alvordton 9:30 am Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship 7:00 p.m. Every 3rd Thursday Community Sing BAPTIST Faith Baptist Church 15878 Co. Rd F, Wauseon, Pastor Randy Titus Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Eve. Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Eve. Worship 7 p.m. First Baptist Church 854 S. Shoop Ave. Pastor John Shirley Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship: 6 p.m. Wednesday: Awana: 6:50 p.m. Adult Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Youth Group: 7:30 p.m. Haven Heights Baptist Church 1373 N. Ottokee St. Pastor Larry Polston Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship: 10:15 a.m. Sunday Small Groups: 6 p.m. Wednesday: Team Kid: 6 p.m. Youth: 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study: 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY CHURCH True North Church Meets @ Wauseon Elementary & Middle School Pastor Rex Stump Worship: 10:00 a.m. Wauseon New Life 850 West Elm St. Pastors Mark & Rebecca Sanchez Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday: 6:00 p.m Eagle Point Worship Center 115 S. Fulton St. Pastors: Michael & Marilyn Lulfs Sunday Morning Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday Adult Bible Study: 7 p.m. Teen Bible Study: 7 p.m. Childrens Bible Class: 7 p.m. Solid Rock Community 102 Egly Drive, West Unity *9:15 a.m. Sunday School *10:30 a.m. Worship *7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Adult, Children & Youth Studies River of Life Worship Center 14226 U.S. 20A, Montpelier *9:30 Sunday Worship *7:00 p.m. Wed. Worship www.rolworship.org Hope Christian Fellowship Located 1.5 miles west of Walmart on US 20A Pastor: Donna Stutzman Sunday School/Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Oasis Christian Fellowship 400 Enterprise Ave. Pastor Louie Weber Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday Adult Bible Study: 7 p.m. Childrens Classes, K-5th Grade: 7 p.m. Northwest Christian Edon NW School, Edon *9:00 a.m. Sunday Service (Jr. Church & Wee Church) New Beginnings Church 201 W. Lawrence, Montpelier Pastor: Mike Martinelli Sunday School/Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. EVANGELICAL Crossroads Evangelical Church 845 E. Leggett St. Senior Pastor: Matt Boyers Asso. Pastor: Nate Hamblin Sunday Morning: 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Kids: 6:45 p.m. Wednesday Adults: 7-8 p.m. CHRISTIAN UNION Bethlehem Christian Union Co. Rd. M-50 & 4, Edon *9:30 a.m. Sunday School *10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship *7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship Service *Tuesday Food Pantry *7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study & Prayer, Adventure Club for children & youth Mt. Union Christian Union St. Rt. 49, Cooney, Ohio *9:30 a.m. Sunday School *10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship *6:00 p.m. Sunday Service *7:00 p.m. Wednesday Adult & Children Olive Branch Christian St. Rt. 127 & Co. Rd. P, Fayette *9:30 a.m. Sunday School *10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship *6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening *6:00 p.m. Bible Study DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Winameg Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 10925 Co. Rd 10-2, Delta Pastor Floyd Vincent Worship: 10:30 a.m. East Chesterfield Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 14901 County Road 14, Lyons Pastor Floyd Vincent Worship: 9:00 a.m. First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 129 E. Elm St. Senior Pastor: Mitchell Maxted Associate Pastor: Mary Jo Bray Traditional Worship: 8:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Blended Worship: 10:45 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD First Church of God 507 N. Fulton St. Pastor: Paul Flores Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Wednesday Night Kids: 7 p.m. UNIVERSALIST First Universalist Church of Lyons, Ohio 145 East Morenci St., Lyons Youth Activity -9:45 am Adult Religious Ed. 9:45 am Youth Religious Ed. 10:45 Worship Service 10:30 am
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Schools, 1015 Brown Road. An excellent array of antiques and collectibles, such as toys, farm and primitive, shabby chic and steam punk is planned. Admission is $2.00 with children under 12 free. Appraisals (limit 2 items) will be available for $5.00 per person. Show hours are Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 noon-4 p.m. More information is available through email: WCHS@WILLIAMSNET.COM or call 419-485-8200 or visit the website: williamscountyhistory.org. Historical attractions in Williams County, in addition to the museum, Lett Log Home and Railroad Depot at the fairgrounds, include Hay Jay School on Co.Rd.8, Nettle Lake Hopewell Indian Mounds off Co. Rd. 4-75, Lockport Covered Bridge on Co. Rd. 21N near Stryker, Quaker Meeting House, Co. Rd. 21N near West Unity, Jacob Young Log House on Co. Rd. O at Kunkle, Stryker Railroad Depot, Williams County Veterans Memorial, and of course, Williams County Courthouse in Bryan. Recently the Historical Society sold a caboose to a collector in Wapakoneta due to costly restoration. Funds from the sale are earmarked for a replacement in better condition. Inside the museum a historical Main Street has been added including retail stores. The museum is open May through October Monday through Thursday from 1-4 p.m. free to Historical Society members and a small admission fee for the public. Schools may also schedule student tours for field trips by contacting the director. During the annual county fair, admission is free and local volunteers provide tours. The museum also includes a collection of books and photos available for research purposes on site. This week marks the beginning of the annual membership drive which culminates with an opening day tea tentatively scheduled April 26th. Memberships are available for students $7, individual $29, senior $24, family $39, senior couple $34, professional $299, lifetime $399 and couple lifetime $549. Recent donations to the historical society museum included an1800s musket with powder horn and satchel, period clothing, school records paraphernalia, special Bible and old board games. In October a grant application was submitted to the Williams County Commissioners to be processed and the society is awaiting word on approval. Following the guest speaker, Auxiliary President Deanna Gipe called the regular meeting to order. Roll call was answered for Who do you know had open heart surgery?. Reports were submitted by the secretary, treasurer, gift shop manager and various committees. The hospital kitchen staff was thanked for preparing two soups for the luncheon. Members approved the purchase of a Fair Scene painting by Charlotte Loetz for display at the Montpelier hospital. Valentine cards were donated by members to be distributed to patients. February patient favors of fresh carnations for Valentines Day were delivered by Armeda Sawmiller and Deanna Gipe. Julie Mabus, occupational therapist, will present the program for the meeting Monday, March 10th at 1 p.m. in the hospital conference room. Roll call will be What will you be doing on St. Patricks Day?. Members and guests are asked to bring recipes for the annual bakeless bake sale.
GUEST SPEAKER ... Pam Schroder, right, Director of the Williams County Historical Society Museum, served as guest speaker for the CHWC-Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary luncheon meeting held Monday, Feb. 10th. She was the guest of Armeda Sawmiller, left, auxiliary program committee, who presented Pam with an appreciation gift on behalf of the auxiliary. Pam Schroder, Director of the Williams County Historical Society Museum, was guest speaker for CHWC-Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary Monday, Feb. 10th at their soup and salad luncheon meeting in the hospital conference room. Serving as director since last May, Mrs. Schroder presented information regarding the operation, collections and activities at the historical museum at the Williams County Fairgrounds in Montpelier. The society has a board of directors who meet regularly and promote various activities at local historic attractions to preserve and showcase donated historical items and provide education on Williams County history. Currently the historical society is joining with the Montpelier Chamber of Commerce, Montpelier Vintage Homes Association and Bryan Historic Homes Association to co-sponsor a Williams County Antique Show scheduled Saturday, March 29th & Sunday, March 30th at Montpelier
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