The Village Reporter

Wednesday, November 26th, 2014
(USPS 168-440) - Volume 5 Edition 43
New Councilor Installed At Edon Village Council Looks

Wauseon Council Meeting To Hire New Administrator
By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
PHOTO BY SHAR DIMICK, STAFF
MAKING IT OFFICIAL ... Wauseon Mayor Kathy Huner administers oath of office to
Jon R. Schamp.
By: Shar Dimick
Wauseon
Mayor
Kathy
Huner
administered the Oath of Office to
her replacement on city council at the
November 17th meeting.
Jon R. Schamp, the former Finance
Director for the city, was appointed
November 13 to fill Huners unexpired
term on city council. He unsuccessfully
ran for council last November. His term
expires December 31, 2017. Huner
also administered the Oath of Office to
Wauseon Police Auxiliary Sergeant Kevin
Knierim.
In other Council business, Martin
Estrada from the Safety and Code
Committee reported that they recommend
removing
specific
breed
language
(regarding pitbull-type breeds) from its
vicious dog ordinance. The state of Ohio
amended its vicious dog law in 2012 to
remove breed-specific language and
many other cities in Ohio followed suit.
The reason behind the change, Estrada
said, is that the law is difficult to enforce
because without a DNA test it is difficult
to legally identify pitbull-type breeds. A
vicious dog would be defined as a dog
whose aggressiveness could cause injury
or death to a person. Police Chief Torbert
said that Wauseon does not have a major
problem with vicious dogs. With the new
wording, citizens would no longer have
to register pitbull-type dogs and cannot
be punished simply for owning a specific
breed of dog. The recommendation passed
5 to 1. Councilor Rick Frey was the
dissenting vote.
Heather Kost, chair of the Finance
Committee, reported that they had no
recommendations for council. She said
that they had a meeting with Glenwood
landowners regarding their concerns on
the assessments made on their property.

The assessment is based on the total
project cost for the new Glenwood Ave.
Landowners have 20 years to pay the
assessment, which comes due in January
2025. Thomas McWatters, City Law
Director, said owners then have 5 years
after it is due to make the payment. He also
said that they are looking into extending
the pay-back period an additional 8 years.
This would make the assessment due
January 2038.
Kost also reported that the finance
committee also meet with Fred Lord from
Clemens & Nelson in regard to revising
the citys job descriptions and wage
and compensation services, who will
be providing a proposal. They were last
updated in the early 1990s. Kost also said
that the committee also meet with Dennis
Richardson, Director of Public Service
to discuss Public Works succession
planning and with Fire Chief Rick Sluder
to discuss strategic planning for the Fire
Department.
Shane Chamberlin, Chair of the Parks
committee reported that in order to save
on utility bills the shelter house at Home
Coming Park will be closed for the winter
as it was last year. He also said that they
recommend turning the north-east corner
of Biddle Park (previously designated
for fast-pitch softball fields) into soccer
practice fields to alleviate wear and tear
on the playing fields. Chamberlin also
said that, depending on weather, they
plan to create an outdoor ice-skating rink
near Home Coming Hill. Chamberlin also
indicated the pool survey results are now
in but have not been presented to the
Park Board.
Finally, Councilor Estrada mentioned
that the U.S. flags that lined the sidewalks
in downtown were removed a few years
ago because they were broken and stolen.
He said they are gathering
quotes and proposals for
installing flag poles at a 45
degree angle on the utility
poles instead. The flags
would be lit by the utility
lights and fly from Memorial
Day through Labor Day. He
said that they are hoping
Public Works will be able to
install the flag hardware at
the same time they remove
the holiday lights.
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After
much
research
and
discussion, Edon Village Council
agreed to move forward with hiring a
village administrator during its regular
session held Monday, November 17,
2014 in Village Chambers. Mayor
Darlene Burkhardt called the evening
meeting to order with Councilors
Roxana Nester, Lee Lawrence, Duane
Thiel, Richard Chapin, Chuck Bidwell,
Gale Horn, Fiscal Officer Heidi
Bidwell and Solicitor Tom Thompson
in attendance; Board of Public Affairs
members Andy Ledyard, Warren
Henry and Chip Hulbert were present
as well.
Joined by the Board of Public
Affairs, Council entered into a lengthy
Executive Session for the expressed
purpose of discussing personnel. Upon
reaching their decision, members
returned to Open Session, voted to
suspend the three-reading rule and,
soon after, passed Resolution 06-14
To Establish the Position of Village
Administrator.
As outlined in the Ohio Revised
Code, a village administrator reports
to the mayor and legislative authority
of the village (council), performs
all duties and has all powers of the
street commissioner and board of
public affairs as prescribed by law.
Consequently, upon establishment of
an administrator, the villages board
of public affairs would be abolished
and all members term of office would
be terminated as well.
With both the Street Superintendent
(set to retire in April 2015) and

Water/Wastewater
Superintendent
(resignation effective November 2014)
leaving employment, hiring a village
administrator emerged as a great
opportunity ~ and solution ~ for
Council in addressing these personnel
matters. While the positions will not
be filled, current plans call for the
new administrator to hire two public
utility workers to help manage water
and street duties.
Fiscal Officer Heidi Bidwell will
begin preparing the Edon Village
Administrator job description for
Solicitor Thompsons review; once
approved, Council will begin the
hiring process.
In other business brought forward,
members:
Rescheduled its Public Hearing
regarding
the
proposed
zoning
amendment from November 17 to
the onset of the December 15 regular
session; the revised Planning and
Zoning Ordinance (Part 11 Chapter
1175) is slated to now include a twenty
dollar fee for temporary accessory
structures.
Noted Village Offices would
be closed Thursday, November 27
and Friday, November 28 for the
Thanksgiving Holiday.
Voted to suspend the threereading rule and approve Resolution
04-14 Joint Solid Waste Management
Plan.
Approved a two-percent salary
increase for 2015 and fifty-dollar
Christmas gift for employees after
CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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Area Obituaries & Death Notices

Velda J. Rufenacht (1938 - 2014)
Velda J. Rufenacht, age 75 years, of Archbold,
passed away Sunday afternoon, November 16, 2014,
at CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice. She was
born November 23, 1938, near Wauseon, the daughter
of Willard and Clara (Short) Richer, and married Lowell
Rufenacht on October 4, 1958. She was a graduate of
Wauseon High School and received her Nursing Degree.
A lifelong resident of the Wauseon/Archbold area, she
worked at Fairlawn Haven and was a homemaker and
farm wife. She loved music and enjoyed spending time
with her grandchildren. She was a member of the
Central Mennonite Church where she was involved in
many acts of service.
She is survived by her husband, Lowell; four
children, Tom (Channon) Rufenacht of Archbold,
Terri Sue (Terry) Rufenacht of Wauseon, Doug (Dawn)
Rufenacht of Archbold, and Cathy (John) Leahy of
Lima; 12 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Roland (Betty) Richer and Larry (Melda)
Richer, both of Wauseon; and one sister, Aldine (David)
Holsopple of Wauseon.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a
step-grandson, Joshua Stanford
The family suggests that memorials be given to CHP
Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice or Central Mennonite
Church. www.ShortFuneralHome.com
Orlena Bingham (1920 - 2014)

Orlena
Bingham,
age 94, of Wauseon,
passed away on Monday,
November 17, 2014 at
Fulton Manor in Wauseon.
It was a sad yet happy day
when we said our final
good-byes
to
Orlena/
Mom. It was sad because
we will miss her so much,
but happy because she is
having a grand reunion
with all of the dear ones
who have gone before.
Orlena was born in
Dewitt, Kentucky on June 5, 1920, the daughter of
William and Sudie (Broughton) Brewer. She had worked
for and retired from Fulton Tubing in Archbold. She
was a member of the First Church of God in Wauseon.
Surviving are her children, Donna (Ron) Bliss of
Wauseon, Earnie (Barb) Bingham of Wauseon, Curt
(Julia) Bingham of Defiance, Barry (Nina) Bingham
of Defiance, Elizabeth (Fred) Keezer of Wauseon,
Rick (Marian) Bingham of Wauseon, Teena Fenton
of Wauseon and Terry Bingham of Bryan. She is
also survived by 21 grandchildren; numerous greatgrandchildren; and sister, Dora Carnes of Corbin,
Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her daughter,
Nancy Wierauch; two brothers, Reed Brewer and
Emmitt Brewer, and her parents.
The family requests that memorial contributions be
given to the First Church of God. Online condolences
may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com.
Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon has been
entrusted with arrangements.
Lavon O. Joice (1927 - 2014)
V E T E R A N
Lavon O. Joice, 87, of

Montpelier passed away
Friday night. He was
born on May 9, 1927 in
Northwest
Township,
Ohio to Orville K. and
Lalah L. (Tingley) Joice.
Lavon served in the United
States Army during World
War II. On June 12, 1949
he married Edith Dolly
Towns and she preceded
him in death.
Lavon
attended
Madison Church of God
and First Church of
Amboy. He retired from
the United States Postal
Office after 28 years as an
Assistant Post Master and
Clerk in Montpelier.
He is survived by two sons, Steven K. Joice of
Montpelier, Greg (Nonnie) Joice of Pioneer; two
daughters Pamela R. Joice of Montpelier, Karen E.
Joice of Corsicana, Texas; ten grandchildren and
several great grandchildren; and nephew Marc Joice
of Montpelier.
Lavon was preceded in death by his parents, wife of
61 years Dolly in February of 2010, one brother W.
Dale Joice in 2000 and grandson Nick Vasko in July
of 1994.
Donations may be made to Williams County Humane
Society. Online condolences can be left for the family
at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com
Carol S. Wilcox (1948 - 2014)

Carol S. Wilcox, age
66, of Delta, passed away
unexpectedly
Monday
morning,
November
17, 2014. One of nine
children, she was born
in Tiffin, OH on June 30,
1948 to the late John
Patterson and Betty (Rau)
Patterson. On April 19,
1969 she was united
in marriage to Charles
D. Wilcox. Carol was a
homemaker and most of
all a loving mother and wife.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her brothers, Robert and Jerry Patterson.
She is survived by her husband, Charles D. Wilcox;
daughters, Viva Wilcox of Delta and Betty Jo JoJo
(Moe) Wilcox of Michigan; siblings, Mary Crouse, John
Patterson, Sue Hepp, Don Patterson, Nina Martinez
and Lucy Patterson; grandchildren, Jamil (April)
Wilcox, Branden Wilcox, Jasmine Majdoub and Adam
Majdoub; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Those wishing a show of sympathy are asked to pay
a good deed forward to a deserving person in honor of
Carol. Online condolences may be sent to the family
through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com
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Dorothy J. Snyder (1918 - 2014)

Dorothy J. Snyder, 96, of Montpelier passed away at
home on Tuesday evening. She was born on May 27,
1918 in Northwest Township, Ohio to Glen and Bessie
(Grubs) Mocherman. She graduated from Montpelier
High School in 1935 and went on to graduate from
Foote Memorial Hospital of Nursing in 1940. Dorothy
married Denver H. Snyder on March 3, 1962 and he
preceded her in death in June 1991.
Dorothy spent 40 years in the nursing profession,
starting at the original Cameron Hospital of Bryan in a
16 bed unit. She also worked at various area nursing
homes.
She is survived by one sister; Eleanor Ruetz, one
nephew, four nieces, six great nephews, five great
nieces and several great-grand nieces and nephews, as
well as many dear and close friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents,
husband, brother Eldon Mocherman and brother-inlaw James Ruetz.
Donations in Memory of Dorothy may be given to
Community Health Professionals Hospice or Donors
Choice. Online condolences can be left for the family at
www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com.
Doris E. Snow (1918 - 2014)

Doris E. Snow, 96, of
Wauseon, and formerly
of Fayette, died Tuesday
afternoon, November 18,
2014, at Fulton Manor,
where she had been a
resident for the past
two years. She was born
January 22, 1918, to the
late Harvey and Edna
(Thornton) Bacon. She
married Clifford Snow
on June 17, 1937, in
Fayette, and he preceded
her in death on November
4, 1972.
Doris helped with the operations of her and
Cliffords farm and also worked for the former Fayette
Tubular Products for over 20 years. Her greatest joy
came from the blessings of her cherished family.
Surviving Doris are two sons, Roger (Kathy)
Snow of Orland Park, IL, and Larry (Sheryl) Snow of
Wauseon; two daughters, Janet Reynolds of Wauseon,
and Myrna (Richard) Brown of Wauseon; a brother,
John (Wanda) Bacon of Bryan, OH; sister, Pauline
Jones of Fayette; sixteen grandchildren; and 36 greatgrandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was
preceded in death by three brothers, Marvin, Virgil,
and Leonard; two sisters, Alma and Mildred; a son-inlaw, Jerry Reynolds; and a brother-in-law, Babe Jones
Those planning an expression of sympathy may
consider memorial donations in honor of Doris to a
charity of their choice.
Friends can share memories and condolences with
the family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com
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REGULATION & POLICY:
ADDRESS
Courthouse
03422 St Rt 49
Dog Pound - 09992 County Rd 16
205 S Michigan
1202 S Main Street
111 W Jackson St
119 N State St
11715 County Road 13
114 S West St
1210 E High St
09464 County Rd 13
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price of a kennel license is $80.00. 2015 Dog tags are on sale at the above locations or online at www.doglicenses.us/oh/williams
through January 31, 2015, without penalty. All issuing agencies except online purchases, Auditor's office and the Dog Warden will charge
a fee of $.75 per license. 2015 Kennel licenses will ONLY be issued by the Dog Warden's office and all multi-year tags will be issued
at the Auditor's office and Dog Warden's office ONLY. All dogs, three months or older, are required to have a license. (ORC 955.01)
A SIXTEEN DOLLAR ($16.00) PENALTY will be added for each license and an EIGHTY DOLLAR ($80.00) PENALTY will be added for
each kennel license after January 31, 2015.
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KEEPING READERS NOTIFIED OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE, COURT & CRIME STOPPER ACTIVITIES
WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY AREA LOCAL POLICE, EMS &FIRE REPORTS
EDON P.D.
(Nov. 9) Citizen assist
(Nov. 9) Warning speed
(Nov. 10) Juvenile complaint
(Nov. 10) Warning, zoning ordinance
(Nov. 10) Warning, dog at large
(Nov. 11) Telephone harassment
(Nov. 12) Parking complaint
(Nov. 13) Agency assist
(Nov. 13) Extra patrol
STRYKER P.D.
(Nov 14) Citizen Assist
(Nov 14) Traffic Citation - Driving Under Suspension, Speed
(Nov 15) Well Being Check
(Nov 17) Dog at Large
(Nov 17) Civil Complaint
(Nov 17) Traffic Warning - Left
of Center
(Nov 19) Traffic Warning FTY
ROW at 4 Way Stop
(Nov 19) Traffic Warning - Display of Plates
(Nov 20) Accident - Property
Damage, Hit-Skip
(Nov 20) Civil Complaint
(Nov 20) Dog at Large
(Nov 20) Traffic Warning - Tail
Lights Required
PIONEER P.D.
No reports received at time of
press.
WEST UNITY P.D.
(Nov 10) Lock Out
(Nov 10) Keep the Peace
(Nov 11) Speed/Warning
(Nov 12) Alarm
(Nov 12) Lock Out
(Nov 12) Wellbeing Check
(Nov 13) Wellbeing Check
(Nov 13) Keep the Peace
(Nov 13) Speed/Warning
(Nov 13) Equipment/
Warning
(Nov 13) Expired Plates/
Warning
(Nov 14) Illegal Turn/Warning
(Nov 15) Lock Out
(Nov 15) Equipment/Warning
(Nov 15) Stop Sign/Warning
(Nov 15) Speed/Citation
(Nov 16) Agency Assist
MONTPELIER P.D.
press.
FAYETTE P.D.
press.
WAUSEON POLICE
(Nov 13) 430 Park St, Alarm
Drop
(Nov 13) 124 E Elm St, Lost/
Found/Recovered
(Nov 13) 205 S Shoop Ave, Unruly Juvenile
(Nov 13) 1379 N Shoop Ave,
911 Hang Up Contact In Per-
son
(Nov 13) 840 Hemlock, Juveniles
(Nov 13) 230 Clinton St, Civil
Matter
(Nov 13) 202 Fulton St, Suspicious Activity
(Nov 13) 620 Spruce St, Investigate Complaint
(Nov 13) 1285 N Shoop Ave
Unit 67, Suspicious Vehicle
(Nov 14) 300 W Chestnut St,
Structural Fire
(Nov 14) 230 Clinton St, Investigate Complaint
(Nov 14) 725 S Shoop Ave, 911
Hang Up Contact In Person
(Nov 14) 995 Enterprise Ave,
Bad Check - Forgery
(Nov 14) 840 Parkview, Investigate Complaint
Unit 10, Accident (Property
Damage)
(Nov 14) 950 E Oak St, Juveniles
(Nov 14) 840 W Elm St Unit
1404, Juveniles
(Nov 14) 840 W Elm St, Vandalism
Lighting in House is Different
Alarm Drop
Unit 11, Loud Noise
(Nov 15) 1056 N Ottokee St,
Vandalism
(Nov 15) 151 S Fulton St, Accident (Property Damage)
(Nov 15) 151 S Fulton St, Accident (Property Damage)
(Nov 15) 700-B Ottokee St, 911
(Nov 15) 1210 N Ottokee St,
Larceny
(Nov 15) 810 N Shoop Ave, 911
(Nov 16) 127 E Walnut St, 911
(Nov 16) 804 N Fulton St, Vandalism
(Nov 16) 721 S Shoop Ave,
Alarm Drop
(Nov 16) 223 Sycamore St, Recovered Wallet
(Nov 16) 485 E Airport Hwy,
Accident (Property Damage)
(Nov 16) 208 Hickory St, 911
Unit 87, Runaway Juvenile
601, Unruly Juvenile
Theft
702, Welfare Check
(Nov 17) 555 W Linfoot St, Harassment
(Nov 17) 620 Spruce St, Bad
Check - Forgery
Unit 4, Accident (Property
Damage)
Unit 27, Harassment
(Nov 17) 14472 US 20A, Accident (Property Damage)
Investigate Complaint
(Nov 18) 840 Elm St Unit 907,
911 Hang Up Contact In Person
(Nov 18) 402 N Brunell St, Larceny
(Nov 19) 840 W Elm St, Unwanted
907, Unwanted
702, Investigate Complaint
(Nov 19) 123 Fulton St, Alarm
Drop
(Nov 19) 230 Clinton St, Rape
905, Mental
(Nov 19) 413 Detwiler Dr, Van-
dalism
(Nov 19) 710 Hemlock, Investigate Complaint
Investigate Complaint
Disabled Vehicle
WAUSEON FIRE
DEPARTMENT
press.
WILLIAMS COUNTY
CRIMINAL
Brian J. Rauch, Bryan, OH,
Domestic Violence Jail: 180
days suspended. Fine: $300.
Costs: $354.
Walter S. Home. Bryan,
OH, Dog at Large Fine: $84.
Costs: $91.
Billy J. Taylor, Montpelier,
OH, Artificial Light Waive
Amount: $200.
Tyler M. Hatchett, Bryan, OH, Possession Waive
Amount: $180.
Naomi M. Kolovich, Bryan,
OH, Drug Paraphernalia
Waive Amount: $180. Possession Waive Amount: $180.
Jodi R. Cliffton, Bryan, OH,
Domestic Violence Jail: 180
Costs: $395.
WILLIAMS COUNTY
TRAFFIC
Zachary S. McCague, Pioneer, OH, Driving Under a
Suspended License Jail:
90 days, with 88 suspended.
Fine: $300. Costs: $90.
Brian K. Adkins Jr., Kunkle,
OH, Failure to Reinstate License Fine: $300. Costs:
$115. Drivers License suspended from November 18,
2014 to May 17, 2015.
Matthew L. Wolfe, Bryan,
OH, Fictitious Registration
Waive Amount: $250.
Jesse J. Sims, Montpelier,
OH, OVI/Breath High Jail:
90 days, with 70 suspended. Fine: $750. Costs: $89.
Failure to Reinstate License
Fine: $300.
Costs: $40.
Lanes of Travel Fine: $25.
Costs: $40.
Melissa M. Turner, Montpelier, OH, Violation of Lane/
Line Waive Amount: $150.
Peter W. Potts, Bryan, OH,
Drag Racing Fine: $500.
Costs: $105.01.
Matthew
Ridgway,
Bryan, OH, Stop Sign Waive
Amount: $150. Seat Belt
Waive Amount: $70.
David W. Lawrence, Edon,
OH, No Plate Light Waive
Amount: $150.
Justin D. Bauer, West Unity, OH, Registration Violation
Waive Amount: $125.
Josiah L. Stiltner, Bryan,
OH, Operating Under a Suspended License Jail: 180
days, with 170 suspended.
Fine: $400. Costs: $84. Drivers License Suspended from
11/20/2014 to 11/20/2015.
Expired Plates Fine: $35.
Costs: $40.
Cassandra L. Duran, Bryan,
OH, Failure to Yield Fine:
$71. Costs: $79.
Donald Guilford Jr., Bryan,
OH, 39/25 Speed Fine: $46.
Costs: $79.
Allen S. Rosas, Bryan, OH,
43/25 Speed Waive Amount:
$130.
Tama M. Shafer, Montpelier, OH, 54/35 Speed Fine:
$40. Costs: $85.
Mark R. Schmucker. Pioneer, OH, Seat Belt Fine:
$30. Costs: $40.
Jeffery L. Clark, West Unity,
Registration Violation Fine:

$46. Costs: $79.
Ronald E. Krill, Bryan, OH,
Seat Belt Fine: $30. Costs:
$43.50.
Carl R. Dickinson, Bryan,
OH, Stop Sign Fine: $35.
Costs: $79. Failure to Control
Fine: $50. Costs: $40.
Christopher
L.
Carlin,
Stryker, OH, 51/35 Speed
Waive Amount: $130.
Jacquelynn
R.
Herman,
Bryan, OH, Expired Plates
Waive Amount: $125.
Kevin L. Moore, Montpelier,
OH, Tag/Sticker Violation
Harley E. Sinn, Bryan, OH,
Stop Sign Waive Amount:
$155.
Seat Belt Waive
Amount: $75.
Mickey J. Caryer, Bryan,
Costs: $79.
Mark A. Gniadek, Bryan,
Costs: $79.
Dale R. Stoops, Alvordton,
OH, 51/35 Speed Waive
Amount: $130.
Jacob A. Shonk, Bryan,
OH, No Tail Lights Waive
Amount: $150.
Jennifer L. Klinger, Bryan,
Costs: $79.
Nathan T. Vance, Montpelier, OH, Seat Belt Waive
Amount: $70.
Teresa A. Logan, Bryan,
Costs: $79.
Justin C. Stewart, Bryan,
Costs: $79.
David A. Deetz, Montpelier,
Costs: $79.
Mollie A. Krontz, Edon, OH,
66/55 Speed Waive Amount:
$155.
Heidi J. Treesh, Bryan, OH,
Turn Signal - Waive Amount:
$155.
Naomi M. Kolovich, Bryan,
OH, 45/25 Speed Waive
Amount: $130.
William L. Krill, Bryan, OH,
70/55 Speed Fine: $71.
Costs: $79.
Irene M. Hiltman, Montpelier, OH, Operating Under a
Suspended License Jail: 90
Costs: $85. Stop Sign Fine:
$35. Costs: $40
Alicia E. Fritz, Edon, OH,
Waive Amount: $130.
Angela R. Overly, Bryan,
Costs: $79.
Donna N. Lloyd, Stryker,
OH, Child Restraint Fine:
$21. Costs: $84.
Nancy K. Merillat, Bryan,
Costs: $79.
Roxanna L. Gifford, Montpelier, OH, Failure to Yield
WILLIAMS COUNTY
COMMON PLEAS
Brittany S. Hurst plead
guilty to Forgery, a felony of
the fifth degree. She was sentenced to five years of Community Control, to begin after
serving 180 days at the Correction Center of Northwest
Ohio. Hurst was ordered to
pay $287.19 in restitution,
a $250 fine, and all costs of
prosecution and court-appointed counsel.
Mark A. Midtgard plead
guilty to two counts of Attempted Illegal Manufacture
of Drugs, and one count Illegal Assembly or Possession
of Chemicals for the Manu-
facture of Drugs, all felonies

of the third degree. He was
sentenced to three consecutive two year sentences at
the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
Midtgard was ordered to pay
all costs of prosecution and
court-appointed counsel.
Thomas G. Hauck plead
guilty to Breaking and Entering, a felony of the fifth
degree, and Safecracking, a
felony of the fourth degree.
He was sentenced to eleven months and seventeen
months, respectively, at the
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, to be
served consecutively. Hauck
was ordered to pay $225.25
in restitution to David Brown,
and all costs of prosecution
and court-appointed counsel.
WILLIAMS COUNTY
DIVORCES GRANTED
Amy Verburg, Ney, Ohio,
and Erick Verburg, Bryan,
Ohio, married on October 10,
2009 in West Unity, Ohio.
WILLIAMS COUNTY
DISSOLUTIONS GRANTED
Asul and Tracy L. Johnson,
married on April 1, 2004.
FULTON COUNTY
TRAFFIC
Brian D. Lucio, Swanton,
OH, Red Light Fine: $37.
Costs: $109.
Justin J. Baldwin, Wauseon,
OH, OVI/Under the Influence
Jail: 180. Fine: $750. Costs:
$80.
Kyler M. Hootman, Fayette,
Costs: $51. License Expired
for Less Than Six Months
Fine: $100. Costs: $80.
William L. Erb, Wauseon,
Costs: $80.
Thomas G. Fisher, Swanton, OH, Seat Belt Fine: $30.
Costs: $43.
Ruth E. Hibbs, Delta, OH,
Costs: $80.
Ashley Smitley, Delta, OH,
Costs: $80.
Matthew
M.
Albright,
Wauseon, OH, 68/55 Speed
Jena
M.
Hernandez,
Kristen L. Hill, Delta, OH,
66/55 Speed Waiver Amount:
$117.
Tammy M. Staffen, Swanton,
Costs: $80.
Bradley
J.
Christensen,
Swanton, OH, 67/55 Speed
Michael J. Ray Jr., Delta,
OH, Failure to Control Fine:
$102. Costs: $80.
Jordan Guess, Delta, OH,
Stop Sign Waiver Amount:
$117.
Shirley
A.
Rittichier,
Jerome M. Sullivan, Delta, OH, Seat Belt Fine: $30.
Costs: $43.
Elaine M. Purse, Swanton,
Costs: $80.
Bret Thomas, Delta, OH,
Costs: $80.
Brynn A. Baker, Swanton,
Costs: $80.
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Nicole
R.
Goldsmith,
Payton, M. Hicks, Wauseon,
Costs: $80.
Katie L. Serna, Delta, OH,
Costs: $80.
Marie A. Trucker, Swanton, OH, U-Turn Fine: $37.
Costs: $80.
Cody A. Gingery, Delta, OH,
Costs: $80.
James T. Friess, Delta, OH,
Failure to Control Fine:
$102. Costs: $80.
Louie M. Delgado, Archbold,
$102. Costs: $88.
Pamela J. Higgins, Wauseon,
$37. Costs: $88.
Dan Malone, Bryan, OH,
Costs: $88.
Kevin L. Wyse, Wauseon,
OH, Parking on Highway
Fine: $102. Costs: $88.
Orra A. Vollmer, Wasuseon,
OH, Traffic Device Fine:
$102. Costs: $88.
Thomas B. Jinkins, West
Unity, OH, 77/55 Speed
Waiver Amount: $188.
Paul G. Wyse, Archbold,
Costs: $88.
Carolyn A. Yackee, Wauseon,
Costs: $88.
Jodi L. Strickler, Wauseon,
OH, Failure to Yield Waiver
Amount: $190.
Jade M. Downs, Edon, OH,
86/55 Speed Fine: $150.
Costs: $88.
Julia M. Haase, Archbold,
Costs: $88.
Lorna A. Ziehm, Wauseon,
OH, Red Light Fine: $37.
Costs: $88.
Tess A. Trucks, Wauseon,
OH, D.U.S. - Fine: $200.
Costs: $88.
Brandi
S.
Shadbolt,
Keith
E.
McCullough,
Wauseon, OH, No Valid Operators License Fine: $200.
Costs: $88.
Mary A. Voss, Wauseon, OH,
Reckless Operation Fine:
$250. Costs: $88.
Alan K. Schweinhagen Jr.,
Archbold, OH, 101/55 Speed
- $200. Costs: $88.
Justen M. Douglass, Fayette,
OH, Failure to Control Fine:
$100. Costs: $64.
Ashley A. Sentle, Wauseon,
OH, Marked Lanes Fine: $47.
Costs: $64.
FULTON COUNTY
CRIMINAL
Alfredo G. Castillo, Swanton,
OH, No Dog License Total
Owed: $25.
David Mohr, Swanton, OH,
Blight Fine: $500, with $400
suspended. Costs: $41.
Brian D. Lucio, Swanton,
OH, Domestic Violence Total
Owed: $241.
Chanta M. Jackson, Swanton, OH, Soliciting Fine:
$250. Costs: $70.
Paige E. Myers, Wauseon,
OH, Criminal Mischief Jail:
32 days. Fine: $250. Costs:
$70.
Susan M. Haddad, Swanton,
OH, Attempted Trespassing
Anthony M. Cranston, Delta, OH, Disorderly Conduct
Fine: $100. Costs: $70.
Danny N. Throne, Montpelier, OH, Wildlife Violence
Fine: $100. Costs: $78.
Shawn M. Sawyer, Montpelier, OH, Disorderly Conduct
Thomas D. Smotherman,
Delta, OH, Passing Bad Check
Brittany A. Burton, Fayette,
OH, Theft Fine: $150. Costs:
$78.
Jesse V. Whitehead, Archbold, OH, Disorderly Conduct
Jessica N. Garcia, Wauseon,
OH, Menacing Fine: $200.
Costs: $78. Disorderly Conduct Fine: $200. Costs: $78.
Christina Cordova,Wauseon,
OH, No Dog License Fine:
$25. Costs: $78. Confine Dog
Trinity S. Soto, Wauseon,
OH, Theft Fine: $100. Costs:
$78.
Brianna
M.
Rendon,
Wauseon, OH, Obstructing
Jail: 11 days. Fine: $100.
Costs: $78.
April Gage, Wauseon, OH,
Confine Dog Fine: $75.
Costs: $78.
Tristin J. Kroetz, Archbold,
OH, Theft Jail: 2 days. Fine:
$100. Costs: $78.
Kristian W. Kroetz, Archbold, OH, Theft Jail: 2 days.
Fine: $100. Costs: $78.
FULTON COUNTY
COMMON PLEAS
Several individuals were
sentenced recently in the Fulton County Common Pleas
Court according to county
prosecutor Scott A. Haselman.
Brendon Manz, 19, of 503
Stryker St, Archbold, previously pled guilty to Attempted
Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle. Between June 22 and
23, 2014, he attempted to
take a vehicle from a residence on County Road F, rural Wauseon. Judge James E.
Barber sentenced Mr. Manz to
1 year of community control
and ordered him to pay prosecution costs and attorney fees,
have no contact with the victim, stay out of bars/taverns,
not possess or consume alcohol, abide by an 11:00 PM to
6:00 AM curfew, successfully
complete drug/alcohol treatment, maintain employment,
and serve 25 days in CCNO
with credit for 25 days served.
Failure to comply could result in Mr. Manz spending 7
months in prison.
Joaquin Moncivais, 24, of
Star Mobile Home Park, 1120

N Shoop Ave, Wauseon, previously pled guilty to Illegal
Assembly or Possession of
Chemicals for the Manufacture of Drugs. On January 17,
2014, he possessed the chemicals needed to make methamphetamine. Judge Barber
sentenced Mr. Moncivais to
3 years of community control
and ordered his drivers license suspended for 6 months
with privileges, ordered him
to pay prosecution costs and
attorney fees, successfully
complete drug/alcohol treatment, seek and maintain employment, stay out of bars/
taverns, not possess or consume alcohol or illegal drugs,
and serve 112 days in CCNO
with credit for time served.
Failure to comply could result
in Mr. Moncivais spending 30
months in prison.
Joshua Leichty, 33, of 9243
County Road 22, Fayette, previously pled guilty to Failure to
Comply with Order or Signal
of a Police Officer and Domestic Violence. On December 28,
2013, he led police on a vehicle pursuit through Wauseon
after receiving a signal to stop.
Then, in a separate offense on
July 27, 2014, he was involved
in an altercation with a family
or household member. Judge
Barber sentenced Mr. Leichty
to 5 years of community control and ordered him to pay
prosecution costs, make restitution of $3,398.67, successfully complete the SEARCH
Program in Bowling Green,
seek and maintain employment, stay out of bars/taverns, not possess or consume
alcohol or illegal drugs, have
no contact with the victim until authorized by his probation
officer, abide by a 9:00 PM to
6:00 AM curfew, have 6 points
assessed on his license and
have his drivers license suspended for 1 year with privileges. Failure to comply could
result in Mr. Leichty spending
36 months in prison.
On November 17, 2014, the
Fulton County Grand Jury
considered indictment charging individuals with Fulton
County crimes, according to
Fulton County Prosecuting
Attorney Scott A. Haselman.
Chelsea B. Green, age 22,
of Delta, OH, was indicted on
four counts of Burglary, two
counts of Theft, one count of
Theft of Drugs, and one count
of Engaging in a Pattern of
Corrupt Activity. On or about
September 30, 2014 to October 13, 2014, she allegedly
trespassed in occupied structures and allegedly stole Vicodin and other property valued
at more than $1,000 but less
than $7,500.
Melvin J. Rayoum, III, age
21, of Swanton, OH, was indicted on seven counts of Stolen Property, one count of Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt
Activity, and one count of van-
dalism. On or about September 24, 2014 to October 15,

2014, he allegedly trespassed
in occupied structures and allegedly stole Vicodin and other
property valued at more than
$1,000 but less than $7,500.
Anthony M. Cranston, age
25, Delta, OH, was indicted on
one count of Failure to Comply
With Order or Signal of Police
Officer, and two counts of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. On or about October
21, 2014, he allegedly failed
to stop his motor vehicle after
receiving a visible or audible
signal from a police officer, allegedly causing a substantial
risk of serious physical harm
to persons or property.
Dale E. Silveous, Jr., age 21,
Delta, OH, was indicted on
one count of Involuntary Manslaughter, one count of Reckless Homicide, two counts of
Trafficking in Heroin, and one
count of Possession of Heroin.
On or about October 22, 2014,
he allegedly caused the death
of another both recklessly and
by committing or attempting
to commit a felony. He also allegedly sold or offered to sell
heroin.
Brittany L. Mull, age 20, of
Wauseon, OH, was indicted
on one count of Possession of
Heroin. On or about October
24, 2014, she allegedly possessed heroin.
Myron A. Garbers, age 45,
of Delta, OH, was indicted on
one count of Assault. On or
about November 4, 2014, he
allegedly caused or attempted
to cause physical harm to a
peace officer while in the performance of his official duties.
Karie Ann Massie, age 22,
of Wauseon, OH, was indicted
Heroin. On or about October
24, 2014, she allegedly possessed heroin.
Michael J. Kreuz, age 54, of
Wauseon, OH, was indicted
Cocaine. On or about September 11, 2014, he allegedly possessed cocaine.
Crystal L. Nofziger, age 36,
of Wauseon, OH, was indicted
on six counts of Operating a
Vehicle While Intoxicated and
one count of Aggravated Vehicular Assault. On or about
July 8, 2014, she allegedly operated a motor vehicle while
under the influence of several
drugs and allegedly caused
serious physical harm to another.
Richard M. Mosher, III, age
35, Wauseon, OH, was indicted on one count of Misuse of
Credit Cards and one count
of Theft. On or about July 28,
2014, to September 18, 2014,
he allegedly stole cash valued
at more than $1,000 but less
than $7,500 and allegedly
used a credit card in violation
of law.
Zack D. McClain, age 18,
Fayette, OH, was indicted on
four counts of Disseminat-
Fulton County Safe Communities Reminds Thanksgiving

Travelers To Buckle Up Every Trip, Every Time
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, people
will soon flock to the roads to visit and celebrate with
family and friends. Fulton County Safe Communities
reminds all travelers, whether they are heading across
the country or just across town, to ensure a safe
arrival and a happy holiday by buckling up - Every
Trip, Every Time.
The risk of being involved in a serious or deadly
car crash increases when the number of cars on the
road increases, and the long Thanksgiving weekend is
one of the busiest travel times of the year, said Fulton
County Sheriff, Roy Miller. So we want to remind
everyone that your seat belts can save your life and
those you are traveling with.
Law enforcement has also noted a significant
increase in drinking, particularly among underage
youth around the holidays, specifically the Wednesday
evening prior to Thanksgiving.
Healthy Choices
Caring Communities (HC3) will support our local law
enforcement, including Archbold Police Department,
Wauseon Police Department, Delta Police Department
and the Fulton County Sheriffs Department, efforts
to address this issue through the addition of multi
agency task force party patrols throughout the holiday
season.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportations
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), in 2012, approximately 12,174 people
survived crashes because they were buckled up.
If everyone had worn their seat belts that year, an

additional 3,031 lives could have been saved.
In 2012, more than 300 people were killed in
crashes on Thanksgiving weekend alone. Its a sad
statistic, but even sadder is that many of those deaths
could have been prevented with one simple click of a
seat belt.
Younger drivers are the most likely to be unbuckled
in a fatal crash. In 2012, among passenger vehicle
occupant fatalities where restraint use was known,
the age group 21 to 24 had the highest percentage
of occupants killed who were unrestrained: 2,254
fatalities where restraint use was known, of which 63
percent were not wearing seat belts. The second highest
percentage of seat belt non-use among passenger
vehicle occupants killed was the 25- to 34-year-olds,
at 61-percent unrestrained.
All too often, we see crash victims who were caught
up in the excitement of the Thanksgiving holiday and
didnt arrive safely at their destination, said Sheriff
Miller. We want to remind everyone who will be on the
roads to please buckle up - Every Trip, Every Time - so
you can give thanks this holiday season and enjoy the
time with your loved ones.
For more information about Fulton County Safe
Communities contact Rachel Kinsman at 419-3370915 or about traveling safely during Thanksgiving,
please visit www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov
ing Matter Harmful to Juveniles, two counts of Unlawful

Sexual Conduct With a Minor,
and one count of Contributing to the Unruliness or Delinquency of a Child. On or
about April 13, 2014 to May
15, 2014, he allegedly engaged
in sexual conduct with a person 13 years of age or older
but less than 16 years of age.
He also allegedly caused or
encouraged a child to become
unruly or delinquent and allegedly disseminated obscene
material to a juvenile.
A Delta man was sentenced
on November 19, 2014, in the
Fulton County Common Pleas
Court according to county
prosecutor Scott A. Haselman. Scott Bruck, 43, of 4629
Co Rd 5-2 previously pled
guilty to Domestic Violence.
On June 14, 2014, he had
an altercation with a family
or household member. Judge
James E. Barber sentenced
Mr. Bruck to 2 years of community control and ordered
him to pay prosecution costs
and attorney fees, make child
support payments, have no
contact with the victim, stay
out of bars/taverns, not possess or consume alcohol, successfully complete anger management treatment, and serve
18 days in CCNO with credit
for 18 days served. Failure
to comply could result in Mr.
Bruck spending 180 days in
CCNO.
Scott T. Bruck pled guilty
to Domestic Violence.
He
was sentenced to two years of
Community Control, to begin
after serving 180 days at the
Correction Center of Northwest Ohio. Buck will not be
allowed to contact Janice
Goin, or enter any bar or tavern.
FULTON COUNTY
SHERIFFS OFFICE
Sheriff Roy E. Miller announces that the Fulton
County Sheriffs Office will
be conducting a High Visibility Traffic Blitz, designated
as Thanksgiving Blitz, which
will start on November 21,
2014 and end on November
30, 2014. Deputies will be
working various hours and
locations throughout Fulton
County. The Sheriffs Office
will be looking for seatbelt,
speed, distracted driving, and
impaired driving violations.
Sheriff Miller and his deputies
are dedicated to protecting the
citizens of Fulton County and
the motorists who travel its
highways. This Blitz is being
funded from a grant that was
awarded to the Fulton County
Sheriffs Office from the Ohio
Department of Public Safety.
The grant pays for extra patrol to enforce traffic laws that
will increase the safety of motorists on the roadways in areas that are prone to a higher
number of serious and fatal
crashes.
Williams County Safe

Communities Releases County
Traffic Fatalities Update For
The Third Quarter 2014
MONTPELIER, OHIO The Williams County Safe
Communities program reports two fatalities for the
third quarter of 2014 during the months of JulySeptember 2014. This compares with the third
quarter of 2013 reporting of zero fatal traffic crashes
in Williams County.
As of November 17, 2014, Ohio traffic statistics
reports 815 confirmed fatalities for 2014 as compared
to 884 fatalities for the same date in 2013 a difference
of -69 and a -8% change. Ohio is on track to be under
1,000 deaths for 2014 if we all stay focused on A
Safer Ohio.
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John Winright (Fremont, IN.) - I am
thankful for the opportunity to serve
God as Pastor of Revelation Chapel in
Angola, In. I am thankful for my family
and the freedoms we are allowed here
in the USA.
Amy Barone (Liberty Center, OH.) - I

am thankful for a Loving and Merciful
God. I am also thankful for my healthy
family.
Jennifer Ball (Montpelier, OH.) - I'm

most thankful for my family.
Becky Rockey (Edon, OH.) - I am

thankful for my church, my family,
especially my husband. I am thankful for our grandbaby on the way and
my friends.
I am thankful that we
can worship freely here when there are
places that can't. I am thankful for my
job, my home, and my health.
Andrea Pluto (Oak Harbor, OH) - My

three kids, having a roof over my head,
floor under our feet, warm place to
sleep, and sunshine, wind, or snow on
our face, and knowing god is with us!
Angel Gigax (Montpelier, OH) - I am

thankful I have been blessed by the
graces of the good man above and for
walking me through cancer, domestic
violence, the death of my child and the
near deaths of my other two children.
Each day is a blessing I am thankful I
have the opportunity to embrace.
Kim Swalley (Stryker, OH) - I am

thankful for the family and friends I
have that, when needed most, show me
that there are still good people in the
world and that love does exist.
Kelly Benner Longley (Deming, OH)

- I'm Thankful for My Family (I Love
them all) I'm Thankful for my Health,
And God`s love for us all.
Emily Hemenway (Edgerton, OH)

- My husband was in a terrible semi
accident end of July. I am so thankful
that he is alive, he has a long road of
recovery but he is home. We are also
thankful for the health of our children
and the strength of our marriage.
Kristina Gehring (Defiance, OH) - I

am most thankful for my children first
and foremost. They have been blessings
for me that I never could have thought
of, and can't imagine life without. I am
also thankful for my friends and family who have stood by me during my
trying times over the last couple years
that have taken me to some very low
and trying points in my life. And of
course I'm thankful for the man in my
life for showing me that even after tragedy and chaos and pain, you can love
again, and that a relationship may not
be "easy"...but it certainly shouldn't be
a hard thing to deal with. Every single
person that is beside me today are the
many reasons that I am blessed, feel
loved, and each of them is a reason to
be thankful.
Donya Harrington (Montpelier, OH) I am thankful for my family and friends

that I have in my life, for those that I
have lost I am thankful that I had them
for as long as we had them here with
us and I am very thankful for all the
service men and women, (past, present
and future) for sacrificing for my freedom because I know that for my freedom that it wasn't for free, Thank you!
Jim Oberlin (West Unity, OH) - I am

thankful for my wife, Bev. She is a loving person who does so much to keep
me and my mother cared for. I don't
know what we would do without her.
I'm sorry that I don't tell her how much
I love her more often.
Jody Johnson (West Unity, OH)

- This has been the hardest year for
myself and my girls but I am still truly
thankful. I thank God everyday for all
that I have and all 5 of my beautiful
daughters. I also am thankful for all the
love and support everyone has shown
us through the past 6 months and will
continue to show. God Bless!
Gail Reitzel (Edon, OH) - I am thankful for the those who are always willing
to give to the less fortunate and for the
peacemakers and their gentle souls.
Barbara Love (West Unity, OH) - I

am so thankful for twin great-grand babies in Kentucky, a new granddaughter
-in-law in Pennsylvania, my daughter
Becky Nelson moving from six hours
away to only a few minutes away, for
my loving church family in Stryker, and
my brothers Al and Bob Benjamin all of
who have been so supportive of me in
my first year of widowhood.
Andrea Gill (Morenci, MI) - I am

thankful to God for having created me,
my children, grandson,family & friends.
I am thankful for our precious Lord Jesus & all he has done for us to enjoy
this life & the next. I'm thankful that
I am thankful! ;) Happy Thanksgiving!!
Troy Armstrong (Wauseon, OH) - I

am thankful for a community where
God, family, education, and being kind
to others are valued.
Bonita Hanson (Edgerton, OH) - I

am thankful that God loves me so much
he sent his son to die on the cross for
me and that Jesus will never leave me
nor forsake me. Also thankful for my
church LCRF they love you unconditionally...
Kellie Durham (West Unity, OH)

- I'm thankful for my awesome sons,
Connor and Christopher. In addition to
my children, my family and friends and
I will be graduating from college on December 12. Very thankful for support
and positive encouragement from all
who believed in me.
Sherry Fry (Wauseon, OH) - My
Family, a house to live in, a church to

worship at, and a job to go to!
TJ Howard (Bryan, OH) - I am thankful for my family and friend's and God. I
am very blessed to have them in my life.
Dan Konoff (Montpelier, OH) - I am

thankful for many things. I am thankful for joy unspeakable and full of glory
that I found when I gave my life to Jesus Christ. I am thankful that through
Jesus I have been drug and alcohol free
since 1999. I am thankful for my beautiful, loving, and understanding wife
and best friend Reba. I am thankful for
my two beautiful, intelligent, respectful
children Adrianna and Eli. I am thankful for my best friend and mentor Bob
Unger who has stuck with me through
good and bad. Lastly regardless of daily
chronic pain God see's fit to wake me
everyday a bless me with new mercies
and endless grace.
Tammy Hutchinson (Montpelier,

OH) - I am thankful all 4 of my children are saved and baptized and living
for God. This is very important to me.
Couldn't be more thankful.
Dave Dempsey (West Unity, OH) - I

am thankful for my loving family and
friends and a great community to live
in!
Heather King (Pittsford, MI) - I am

thankful for, my guardian angel. Without my dad looking over my family and
I, it would have been a horrible year.
Lisa Ellison (Waterville, OH) - I am

thankful for my loving husband and
four children. I am thankful for my
husband letting me be a stay at home
mom and that I can work my business
from home.
Tiphinnie Shea-Skobba (Dearing,

GA) - This year I am most thankful
for the time I will have to spend with
my family during the holidays. During
my years in the military, including the
time I was in combat serving our great
nation, I was not able to spend time at
home. While I am truly thankful for the
experiences I had in the military and
while working for a local Sheriff's Office,
this year is the first in 17 years that I
can truly enjoy the holidays and reflect
on everything I have to be thankful for
in my life.
Tina Frankart (Kunkle, OH) - I am

thankful for the life God has given me.
My husband that is my rock and best
friend. My daughter that is the light of
our lives. My parents and family that
gives us support and unconditional love.
For my friends that are there always. I
am blessed to have such an amazing life.
Robbin Wilcox (Archbold, OH) - Being a member of the Wauseon Rotary

Club and each year seeing the dedication of our members who work hard on
the various projects.
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Continued - What Are You Thankful For?
Megan Goodwin (Lakeport, CA) - I

am thankful for the opportunity to volunteer with three Marine veterans (Rob
Jones Journey & Pax2Pax: The Johnny
Strong Charity Ride for Child's Play) in
their charitable bike rides across the
country. It opened up opportunities for
me to meet some wonderful Americans
and see how a small group can make
big impacts when we pull together for a
greater cause. I saw the kindness, and
giving nature of our small towns; along
with the willingness to help support
our young veteran communities. Little
did I know that volunteering with these
brave men would change my life forever.
I traveled, I found love, and a new job
helping wounded and injured veterans
in a larger organization. I am thankful
for our veterans and active duty military, because without them none of this
would have ever enriched my life!
Kara Whiteman (Ashtabula, OH) - I

am thankful for my family and friends,
the time that I was able to spend with
my grandson, life that I have and that
im still alive.
Shirley Andricks (Bryan, OH) - I am

thankful for a loving God, a wonderful
husband, five beautiful children, the
best parents, 3 sweet sisters, our fur babies, extended family and friends. I am
thankful for the grace of Jesus Christ,
and His gift of salvation. And, I am
Thankful for love. Unconditional love.
The world needs more of that. Happy
Thanksgiving!
Joe Bohner (Holgate, OH) - # 1 I have

a Savior and a great church family that
loves me! # 2 my beautiful and wonderful wife. # 3 The health and love of my
family. # 4 Although limited physically, I
can still make music. I am blessed every
day by my Lord, family, friends beyond
measure!!
Carrie Strouse (West Unity, OH) - I

am thankful for: my parents, children,
friends, and my job. God has truly
blessed me.
Deborah Franks (Bryan, OH) - I'm

thankful my rsd (reflexsympathtic sympathy) isn't spreading Thank God every day! Also have best facebook friends
& friends who know me. Also have roof
over my head & family. Trying not to
take things for granted. Always someone who is worse! Breathe, count to 10,
pray everyday for someone who needs
it. God's grace is with us all. Thanksgiving great time to say Thank you! God
for family gatherings & Take time say
Thank you, Lord! We take food share &
even if 10 min means world to others.
Hope every one has a Thanksgiving to
be grateful for. I know I will.
Samantha T. (Liberty Center, OH) My husband recovering from his bone

marrow transplant, our children's
strength for understanding why we are
not able to be with them as much during
this time, family and friends supporting
us as well as caring for our children in
our absence... and that although our
neighborhood was violated by thieves
recently- no one was hurt only replace-
able things were stolen.
Robert (Bob) Kennedy (Wauseon,

OH) - My Wonderful Family and Moving
to Wauseon Ohio.
Lyndsey Neal (Montpelier, OH) - I

am thankful for my fiance Ryan Stewart. January will be for 3 years now and
I couldn't be more proud of him. He
has over come so many odds and even
though he had been fighting his own
battles he still took the time to step up
and be a father to my two children with
no questions asked. He has shown me
what a true man is and what an ideal
partner is. God truly blessed me when
he put him in my life, he is my Rock
when I am weak, my Voice when I can
not speak and my Eyes when I can not
see. I will be forever thankful for having
him in my life.
Debbie Warner (Ventura, CA) - My

daughter, grandson, former husband,
friends and family. They give me a reason to smile daily and to also count my
blessings as I have so much more than
so many others. I would like to also
say I am Thankful for our servicemen
and women who have and are giving so
much to our country, they do without,
missing their families to keep us safe. I
appreciate their sacrifice so much and
want them to know they are forever in
my prayers. Thank you to Denny Salisbury for his service, and for his dedication to several wounded vet programs.
Michelle Kolbe (Montpelier, OH) - I've

so many things to be thankful for this
Holiday Season. I'm thankful that God
my Father has always been by my side
thru my life. Always preparing the way
for me and making a way, where there
seemed to not be one..I'm so thankful
that He has never let go of my hand.
I'm thankful that I was given a wonderful Mother and Father that instilled in
me empathy and a hard work ethic. I'm
thankful for the brothers and sisters I
was given and the fun we had as children. I'm thankful for my children Zach
and his wife Megan who have given me
some wonderful grandkids, Trinity, Rozzlynn, Rylan, and Zailey.Thankful for
Alicia too. I'm Thankful for my job and
for the residents that make every day
joyful, full of fun and challenge. And for
their families who have entrusted me
to care for them. I'm thankful in good
and bad times. Its all a part of His plan
this Holiday Season and all year long... I
pray you and yours are blessed this season as we head into 2015..
Karen Waggoner (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) - My family -'yes ALL of you;

for color vision, The Ohio State University athletic tradition, long time friends,
Maynard Short's immense friendship for
so many years, and for the amazing and
unsurpassed GRACE of JESUS!
Vanessa Entenman (Edgerton, OH)

- I am thankful for a committed, loving
and hardworking husband, a healthy
and vibrant daughter, a nursing career
I love and a Savior who has never given
up on me.
T.J. Hug (Edon, OH) - My current
employment.
Kelly Buchanan (Montpelier, OH) - I

am thankful for my family being healthy
and also finding my true love this year!
Love you baby !!
Connie Roberts (Montpelier OH) - I

am thankful for everyone that's in my
life. My family, my friends and even others that support me. Life wouldn't be the
way it is without any of you. Thank you!
Lisa Hardy (Archbold, OH) - I am

thankful for friends and family.
Deanna Sellers (Winter Garden, FL)

- I am thankful for the beautiful children The Lord has blessed me with, who
have taught me never ending patience
and love, and the great value of children
with special needs. Two of my three
darlings are autistic and my youngest
is not. My four year old daughter who
is neuro-typical has shown never ending love and absolute acceptance and
understanding of her special needs siblings. They have taught her things that
could be learned in no other way but by
their special views of the world, and she
has amazingly taught them everything
from how to pretend play to the value
of experiencing the world in ways other
than their own (and vice-a-versa they
have taught her how to see the world
through their eyes). Praise God for the
way He made them, special and unique,
beautiful in every way!
Teri McPhail (Graceville, FL) - Thankful for a nearly perfect childhood spent
mostly in West Unity. There are very few
bad memories. I have the best aunts
and uncles (hi aunt Mae! Aunt Jean and
uncle Coy! Aunt Doris! Aunt Joan!), best
cousins (to many to name... You know
who you are!), and best friends! Thanks
for the memories! Thankful for living on
'the farm.' I miss home... And snow.
Then, there's thankfulness for 5 great
kids and probably adding 2 new in laws
to the mix in a year. So blessed!
Steve La Londe Jr (Edgerton, OH) - I

am thankful for the support of my family and friends who have helped me grow
and prosper into person I am today. I
love and appreciate each an everyone
of you both present and passed. Thank
You All !!
Crista Wortkoetter (Edon, OH) - I am

thankful for my friends and family because I know that no matter what happens, they will always be there for me.
Wendi Roose (Bowling Green, OH) My family, of course, but especially my

grandson Aidenn.
Anne Bischoff (Toledo, OH) - My family. Its the most important thing in my
life.
Terri Nemire (Montpelier, OH) - I am

thankful for my family! No matter how
dysfunctional we all can be at times in
the end I know we will always be there
for one another and this year I am also
thankful that our daughter has moved
back home and we just become grandparents to a beautiful baby girl.
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WEDCO Announces The

Four County Hosts Appreciation Resignation Of Coordinator
Dinner For Ridgeville Township & Immediate Plans For Office
MORE GENEAL AREA NEWS
Fire & EMT Departments
BRYAN, OHIO, NOVEMBER 20,

2014: The Board of Directors of the
Williams County Economic Development
Corporation has accepted the resignation
of WEDCO Coordinator, Diamond
Zimmerman, effective immediately.
The WEDCO Board will appoint
members to a Search Committee
and begin the process for hiring a
person to fill the position of WEDCO
Coordinator. The Search Committee will
determine the protocols for advertising,
interviewing, and recommending to the
Board persons who would be considered
to fill the vacancy.
In the interim, the Board will seek
temporary services from individuals
and agencies familiar with economic
development matters to work in the

WEDCO Offices. The temporary staff
and members of the Boards Executive
Committee will coordinate their efforts
to keep the office open and will make
every attempt to keep the functions of
the office performing at a high level of
service.
The current phone and facsimile
numbers will not change, nor will the
email address or web page information.
Voicemails, faxes, and emails will be
monitored on a regular basis.
The Board regrets any inconveniences
created by this situation. For further
information please contact the WEDCO
Office.
Mitten Tree Program To Start

December 1st At Area Libraries
PHOTO PROVIDED
SHOWING APPRECIATION ... Four County Career Center hosted an appreciation

dinner for the Ridgeville Township Volunteer Fire/EMT Department, Archbold
German Township Fire/EMT Department, and Henry County Sheriffs Department
in an effort to thank the safety service personnel for their continued support. Tim
Meister, Superintendent welcomed the honored guests. Fire & Rescue and Law
Enforcement & Security Tactics students took part in the program. Matthew Baker
led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and Samantha Burdine gave the invocation.
All of the students talked about their career and technical education programs.
Shown following the dinner are (LEFT TO RIGHT) Fire & Rescue students Elizabeth
Kistner (Delta); and Matthew Baker (Liberty Center); Superintendent Meister;
Representing Archbold Department was Chief Andy Brodbeck; Representing
Ridgeville Department was Chief Ken Freytag; Representing the Sheriffs Department
is Sheriff Michael Bodenbender; and Law Enforcement & Security Tactics students
Samantha Burdine (Hilltop); and Veronika Mangotic (Delta). Four County Career
Center wishes to express its appreciation for the courageous efforts of the men and
women on the fire and emergency medical squads. The duties they perform take a
special kind of courage and dedication.
The Williams County Public Library,

with branches in Bryan, Edgerton,
Edon, Pioneer, Stryker, and West Unity
will be collecting donated mittens,
gloves, scarves, and hats to give to the
needy starting December 1st through
January 30th in an effort to give back
to the communities that support them.
The library will be accepting these items
for a Mitten Tree at each of its locations.
All items donated to the Mitten Trees
will be given to local charities within
each community.
Any patron who brings in an item for
the Mitten Tree to donate to charity will
be given a coupon to pay off up to $1.00
in overdue fines. Please help us decorate
our Mitten Trees and help those in
need at the same time by bringing

new pairs of mittens, gloves, scarves,
or hats to the libraries to donate. The
following restrictions on the Mitten Tree
coupons will apply. These coupons will
not be valid toward the payment of lost
or damaged items or toward the debt
collect fee. These coupons will not be
redeemable for cash, and no change
will be given if the fine being paid is less
than the coupon value amount. The
coupons will have an expiration date of
March 31, 2015
For questions or further information
on this program, please contact Kylee
Matthews at 419-636-6734 ext. 274.
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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
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LITE THE NIGHT

Run/Walk for the Lights
Friday, November 28 5:45 PM
PARADE OF
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November 28 - January 1
Ruihley Park, Archbold

Travel through Ruihley Park
after dark to see the many lit displays
celebrating the season!.
There is no cost to drive or
walk through the park.
Friday, November 28 6:45 PM

Downtown Archbold
Celebrate the season with a family friendly
parade! Enjoy the many floats all lit with
lots of lights; many of them animated!
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will greet children

after the parade at
Ruihley Park Pavilion
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Jewelry, paintings, pottery, glass, woodworking, fiber arts,

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Edgar & Grisier Funeral Homes

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An Evening of Expression
A professional show and sale of area artists work.
Edon Northwest Local Board Of Education Accepts

Superintendent & Treasurer Resignations
Members of the Edon

Northwest Local Board
of Education will soon
begin the search for not
only a Superintendent
but a Treasurer/CFO as
well after accepting both
resignations during its
monthly meeting held
Tuesday, November 18,
2014.
President Brad
McCrea called the 5:30
p.m. meeting to order
with all members and
approximately
fifteen
guests in attendance.
With regret, President
McCrea asked for the
motion accepting the
resignation of Ed Ewers as
District Superintendent
effective
January
2,
2015. Ewers recently
accepted the Assistant
Superintendent position
at Penta Career Center
after three and one-half

years at the helm of Edon
Northwest Local Schools.
I would like to thank
you, Mr. Ewers, for
serving
the
District,
shared Board Member
Jamie Schaffter, and for
continuing to have the
kids in mind with what
was best for the District
over these last few years.
I wish you well.
I
certainly
have
appreciated
the
opportunity to be here,
responded Ewers, Ive
learned a lot. Its a great
community;
a
great
school. My kids will be
here . and will graduate
as Bombers!
President
McCrea
again
regretfully
requested a motion to
accept
the
evenings
second resignation, that
of Treasurer/CFO Kerry
Samples. He, too, has

taken a position outside
the District.
I want to thank
you,
Kerry,
for
the
professionalism
in
what you brought here
as
treasurer,
stated
McCrea. I wish you well
in your future.
Ive
thoroughly
enjoyed [being here]; it
would have been five
years in February, said
Samples. An opportunity
opened at Central Local
Schools ~ Fairview ~
which is my home district
and where I live. I had to
look at it and was hired
last evening.
Schaffter offered her
thanks to Samples as
well. You have been
very willing to bend over
backwards to answer any
questions or to provide
people with information,
WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO - THE EDON COMMERCIAL
1996 Edon High School Football
FOOTBALL ... Row 1: Jeremy Matthews, Ray VanDeVoorde, Brent Berry,

Jon Manning, Adam Baker, Scott Brigle, Ryan Harvey, Jeremy Gardner, Eric
Giddens. Row 2: Chad Wherle, John Baker, Heath Champion, Mike Whitman,
Bryce Thiel, Colin Nester, Marc Jacobs, Phil Fry, Russ Green, Mike ONeal. Row
3: John Hurd, Aaron Muehlfeld, Eric Wolff, T.J. Muehlfeld, Steve Jacobs, Jarred
Hooser, Brent Osborn, Daniel Thompson, Von Hickman. Row 4: Head Coach
Bob Priest, assistants Mike Chase, Mike Volkert, and Mike Struble. Missing from
photo is Chuck Mason.
EDON COMMERCIAL
70 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1944
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Kaiser
were very surprised when a number
of friends came Tuesday to help celebrate their birthdays which are on
the same day.
60 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1954
Fosters Cash Store, owned and
operated in Edon for 35 years by the
J.D. Foster family, was sold Monday to John R. Campbell of Detroit,
Mich.
Mrs. Lester Krill and Mrs. G.H.
Fetters took Miss Rosella Mendelson to her home in Ft. Wayne Friday
after a one month stay with Edon
relatives. Mrs. Krill and her mother
returned home Saturday.
Madonna and Cecilia Headley
spent from Thursday until Sunday
with their sister, Mrs. Wayne Casper
and husband.
50 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1964
Miss Julie Fisher, who is attending college at Adrian, Mich. was home
over the weekend with her parents Mr.
and Mrs. James Fisher and brothers
Lee and Allen.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Burkhardt,
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Michael and
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Price attended the
Ferrannte-Teicher musical at the coliseum in Ft. Wayne Sunday evening.
A 3/C James A. Hug from Amarillo, Texas, has spent the last eighteen
days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Eldred Hug. He will leave Nov. 8 for
Laredo, Texas, where he will be stationed.
The first meeting of the Junior
Auxillary was held at the Legion Hall.
Ruthanna Holthues presided and explained the business meeting procedures. Debbie Burkholder was elected
president.
40 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1974
Mrs. Sue Siebenaler, Jennifer and
Jill, Aaron Siebenaler and Mrs. Ruthann Siebenaler and Craig spent Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Cathy Siebenaler, Mikey, and Terry.
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Aldrich and
Rhonda were Sunday evening supper
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Winkle
of Continental. Mrs. Leona returned
home with them after spending 3
weeks with her sister.
Mrs. Rolene Bordner and Mrs. Audrey Custar returned home Monday
after a trip to Hawaii and California.
On their return to the mainland, they
spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. Tom
Shotke (Linda Kiess). Mr. and Mrs.
Vern Kiess also visited the Shotkes
as Alhambra, Calif. while they were
there.
especially
over
these
past few months, she
remarked. I appreciate
that.
Additionally
that
evening, Board members
discussed the placement
of an operating levy on
the May 2015 Ballot and
how best to proceed.
In
conversations
with Mr. John Toner,
[I
understand]
there
are
about
fifty
to
sixty
residents
who
are supportive of an
operating levy and willing
to help out, stated
Superintendent
Ewers.
This is a great thing to
have community input; a
willingness to create that
grassroots momentum.
I see that as a positive
for the District going
forward.
Certainly, it is my
recommendation
as
outlined [in my Board
Report],
continued
Ewers, that an earned
income tax seems to
make the most sense;
its something Ive been
hearing from community
members as well ~ and it
honestly did the best in
any of the attempts made
thus far.
An earned
income tax does not tax
dollars from pensions
or
unemployment
compensation; it taxes
dollars earned through
wages.
Being
the
most
favorable, knowing what
percentage to ask for
will require input from
the
County
Auditor.
Based
on
previous
numbers [from the Ohio
Department of Taxation],
noted Ewers, a one
percent earned income
tax would generate just
shy of one-half million
dollars.
With
subsequent
discussion
matters
addressed ~ including the
time frame for receiving
real estate taxes once
collected (right away)
verses turnaround time
for an earned income tax
(nearly eighteen months);
what percentage rate
should be collected by the
levy, its type and duration;
is land rental income
10 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 2004
The Lady Bombers opened up the
season last Saturday night in the new
gym to a victory against the Wayne
Trace Raiders 50-46.
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LEAVING EDON SCHOOLS ... Treasurer/CFO Kerry

Samples, is leaving Edon Northwest Local Schools in
order to be closer to home.
considered
earned
income (yes); would a
traditional income tax
collect more dollars than
an earned income tax
(yes, approximately fifty
thousand dollars more) ~

members decided to get
the process underway.
If everyone is in
agreement, concluded
Tired of being treated

like just another
account number?
30 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1984
John R. Wilson has enrolled at TriState University in Angola, Indiana.
Cynthia L. Gaff and Alan J. Thiel
were united in marriage September
28, in St. Josephs Catholic Church
of Blakeslee.
The Edon FFA Chapter participated in the Urban and Rural Soil Judging Contest held on October 3rd at
Liberty Center.
20 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1994
Edon lost one of its leading citizens
on Tuesday, Nov. 9 with the death of
Frank Walz.
Edon Northwest Schools will receive its share of Ohios $50 million
in the InterNET funding for wiring
for television, computers, and telephones.
The Edon Athletic Boosters plans
for a 40x80 foot athletic building containing rest rooms and a weight lifting
area came a bit closer at the Nov. 8
meeting of the Board of Education.
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MOVING ON TO BIGGER THINGS ... Superintendent

Ed Ewers will no longer be with Edon Northwest Local
Schools as he has accepted a position at Penta Career
Center.
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Edon High Schools The Wedding Singer Totally Dazzling!

Its Saturday night, Saturday night,

Saturday night in the city!
While Saturday nights in Edon are
generally a long way away from the glitz
and glamour of high-rolling Vegas or New
Yorks bright lights and Wall Street wheeler-dealers, it was, however, the place to be
when Edon High School presented its fall
musical production The Wedding Singer.
Staged the weekend of November 1415, 2014, The Wedding Singer is based on
the 1998 movie of the same name starring
Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore in the
title roles. Adapted as a stage musical for
Broadway six years later, this romantic
comedy follows the trials of Robbie Hart, a
rock-star wannabe who lives in his grandmothers basement!
While trying to make a living as a
singer/songwriter, Robbie finally finds
his niche playing at weddings alongside
bandmates Sammy and George. But when
Jerseys favorite wedding singer is jilted
at the altar, a seriously depressed Robbie
loses faith in love and can no longer sing at
weddings (or any function, for that matter!)
Finding comfort in helping Julia, an acquaintance, plan her own wedding, Robbie
~ as you would expect ~ falls in love with
the sweet waitress who continuously questions if her fiance is the right one after
all. Confusion, misunderstandings and
mix-ups abundantly transpire before Robbie finally sings his way into Julias heart.
From the moment you entered the reception hall and joined the young newlyweds celebration (and quietly singing Its
Your Wedding Day), old and young alike
were captivated. With remarkable talents,
this amazing Wedding Singer cast immediately brought you into their 1985 world
~ complete with big hair and mullets, Wall
Street sharks, Reaganomics, neon lights,
cellular bag phones, shoulder pads and
off-the-shoulder shirts, Thriller zombies,
the worm, the hustle, even leggings ~ and
throughout the evening, made you feel
right at home.
You witnessed the love and excitement
of each couple on their wedding day; were
fascinated by the energetic, outspoken
(and hilarious) Grandma Rosie; nearly fell
out of your seat each time the flamboyant
effeminate George stole the scene; couldnt
decide if you should love ~ or hate ~ the
smooth and debonair Glen; rooted for softhearted Sammy as he tried proving to Holly hes her right man; secretly hoped Linda
would eventually get her comeuppance;

got your dancing feet moving as Holly and
the gang enjoyed Saturday Night in the
City and jumped for joy went the wedding
singer got his girl!
The directors hit the mark again as actors perfectly cast for his or her role were
absolutely believable! Their enthusiasm,
confidence, expertise on the dance floor,
engaging facial expressions and textbook
comedic timing, drew audience members
into the scene ~ you were in the wedding
hall attending lavish receptions; you were
combing the department store looking for
that perfect set of towels; you secretly did
want to become a big spender and you
happily rejoiced when Julia became Mrs.
Robbie Hart (and not Julia Gulia!)
The immense amount of time spent
memorizing lines, learning song lyrics,
perfecting dance moves from the 1980s
and understanding the uniqueness of his
or her character truly paid off in the end;
cast members, undeniably became their
character and were simply fabulous!
Cast of The Wedding Singer
Robbie Hart - Alex Kirkingburg
Julia Sullivan - Kaitlyn Sonneberger
Sammy - Shane Kohl
Bad Haircut Guy - Thor Dunkle
Richmond, Kyle Long
Shane - Justin Braun
Hair & Makeup - Mindy Stayner, Theresa

Zulch, Jacque Radabaugh, Jamie Schaffter, Pat Brigle, Tina Parrish, David Loughborough, Abby Hickman, Jill Jacoby
Ponytail Guy - JJ Braun

Glens Secretary - Kaela Gearhart
Junior Secretary - Paige Schaffter
Ronald Reagan - Andrew LaDuke
Joan Jett - Hannah Kaylor
Imelda Marcos Bride, Sideburns Lady Samantha Trausch
Lead Dancers - Olivia Radabaugh, Shaylee Manahan, Samantha Trausch, Paige
Schaffter
Ensemble - Aurora Joseph, Josh Braun,
Destany DuVall
Directors - Crystal Bowers, Cathy Frastaci
Student Director - Alyssa Maier
Orchestra Pit
Keyboard - Lora Knight, Trish Long
Holly - Alexis Mitchell
Trumpet - BJ Bany
Glen - Trey Walz
Production Staff
Lighting - Kaden Dulle,
Hayden Runyan, Jim Peckham, Samantha Wiedmer
Angie - Alyssa Maier

David, Ricky - Colten Lyman
Clerk - Nancy Reagan, Karli Munger
Unibrown Girl - Emily Kaylor
Mookie, Macho Man, Bum - Kenny Ordway
Crystal - Alex Kiess
Cyndi Lauper - Kaylie Jo Brown
Donatella - Alyson Bergdall
2nd Waitress - Karissa Sonneberger
Tiffany - Murphy Smith
Priest - Zane Eicher
Donny, 2nd Suit - Evan Fisk
1st Waiter, Agent - Hunter Hodapp
Father of the Bride, Billy Idol - Travis
Siebenaler
Choreography - Theron
Steinke, Samantha
Trausch, Shaylee Manahan
Sound - Kyle Long, Braden
Miller, Jeff Frastaci
Costumes - Dawn Fisk,
Amy Boyer, Tricia Joseph,
Misti Bergdall
Stage Crew - Phillip Richmond, Sarah Lemmon, Kailee Mitchell, Selena Heckman, Sara Hiller, Jackie
Dargitz,
Robert Clark
Set Design & Construction - Pat Manahan, Brian
Eicher, Wes Maier, PM
Roofing Systems, Manahan Construction, Shelley
Emmons, Mark Trausch,
Shad Zulch, Edon FFA, PJ
PHOTOS BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFF
ITS YOUR WEDDING DAY Robbie (Alex Kirkingburg) and bandmates Sammy (Shane Kohl) and George (Logan Bloir)
play a great wedding gig to open the 2014 Edon High School fall musical production The Wedding Singer.
VEGAS WEDDING Glen (Trey Walz) discusses his wedding with the minister, a Ronald Reagan impersonator (Andrew LaDuke) at the White House Wedding Chapel as Julia (Kaitlyn Sonneberger), Nancy Reagan (Karli Munger), Billy
Idol (Travis Siebenaler), Joan Jett (Hannah Kaylor), Imelda Marcos (Samantha Trausch), Macho Man (Kenny Ordway)
and Cyndi Lauper (Kaylie Jo Brown) impersonators listen in.
HE POPPED THE QUESTION! During dinner, Julias

(Kaitlyn Sonneberger) banker boyfriend, Glen (Trey Walz),
finally gets down on one knee and proposes.
Lucinda Held-Faulhaber
may be reached at
[email protected]
Bass - Larry Vogelsong
George - Logan Bloir
Linda - Shaylee Manahan
Oh, when its your wedding day

and my music starts to play
I can guarantee that
LOVE WILL FIND YOU!
Guitar - Kevin Devers, Michael Espinosa

Percussion - Kim Hickman,
Tyler Frantom
Woodwinds - Christa Perry,
Jim Gallehue
Rosie - Eliza Zulch
Edon High Schools The Wedding Singer proved that true love eventually will find
you! Long after the cast and crew strike
the set, memories of Robbie, Julia, Sammy, George, Holly, Glen, Rosie, Linda and
the incomparable remaining cast, will long
be etched in the hearts of not only each
person in the production, but in those of
their family, friends and community as
well.
JUST GET IT OVER WITH Robbie (Alex Kirkingburg) ~

falling into a deep depression after being dumped at the
altar by his fiance ~ belts out his feelings in song, begging Somebody Kill Me!
TO MY DEAREST ROBBIE Linda (Shaylee Manahan)

dumps Robbie at the altar with only a note claiming she
wants to be the wife of a rock star ~ not a wedding singer.
GRANDMAS 50TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY With Robbie

hopping the next plane to Vegas to find Julia, Grandma
Rosie (Eliza Zulch) raps with George (Logan Bloir) noting
~ even after fifty years ~ its never too late to move that
thang!
SATURDAY NIGHT IN THE CITY Holly (Alexis Mitchell)

prepares for her big New York, night-out-on-the-town date
with Robbie.
ITS THEIR WEDDING DAY Through confusion and

misunderstandings, Robbie (Alex Kirkingburg) and Julia (Kaitlyn Sonneberger) finally realized they loved each
other.
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Edon Northwest Local Board Of Education Accepts ...

grateful for the all-day
scheduling format.
PHOTO BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFF
MONTHLY MEETING Edon Northwest District Treasurer Kerry Samples,

Superintendent Ed Ewers, Local Board of Education members Aaron Hake, Dave
Wehrle (partially hidden) and Dave Haase, from left, address prepared agenda
items during their regular session held November 17, 2014 in the Edon Schools
Media Center.
President McCrea, we
will have Kerry proceed
with legal regarding a one
percent earned income
tax levy with five-year
duration; results will be
brought to us for a vote at
next months meeting.
Residents
of
the
community
are
encouraged to contact
any one of the Board
members,
Mr.
Ewers
or Mr. Samples with
concerns, comments or
questions they might have
regarding the proposed
operating levy.
H i g h l i g h t i n g
Novembers Reports to
the Board, administrators
shared:
Superintendent
Ed Ewers
Congratulated
students,
staff
and
directors
on
their
successful
fall
musical; everyone did
a great job and the
talents
demonstrated
onstage were amazing.
Congratulations
were
also extended to high
school students-athletes
honored
for
their
accomplishments
over
this past season.
Shared he had been
working with a local

vendor
regarding
the
high school gymnasiums
sound system. A project
since first arriving, some
improvements
have
helped but additional
work will be required;
a feasible solution, at a
reasonable cost, could
now fix the gyms needs
and provide better sound
for the various events
held there.
Noted those attending
last
weeks
ParentTeacher
Conferences
appreciated the flexible
time
schedule
and
suggested it would be
appropriate to postpone
work on the 2015-2016
(usually done this time of
year) until closer to the
March 1 deadline.
Treasurer
Kerry Samples
Submitted
his
standard
monthly
SM2 Report indicating
revenues were up twentysix thousand dollars and
expenses up one hundred
thousand dollars for the
same four-month period
as last year. The District
is tracking seventy-four
thousand dollars worse
than a year ago.
Williams County Humane Society

Erma
Erma is a 1-2 year old
pit/boxer
mix.
She
knows how to sit and
shake on command. She
also enjoys playing fetch
and tug-of-war. She has
a lot of energy and would
do well in a home with
an active family.
Neko
Neko is a 2 year old male
who is already neutered.
A long time resident at
the shelter, he longs for a
loving family who will give
him lots of rubs and attention.
Priscilla
Priscilla is a young Australian Shepherd mix.
She is easy going and
loves attention. Shed
love a chance to earn a
place in your heart and
to become a part of your
family.
Rikki
Rikki has been at the
shelter for 8 months.
He is carefree in the cat
room and gets along
well with other cats. He
would make a great addition to any family.
For more information, call or visit the Williams

County Humane Society at 09464 County Road
13, Bryan, Ohio 43506, (419) 636-2200. The cost
of adoption is $160 for dogs and $35 or 2 for $50
through August 31st for cats and includes the pets
spay or neuter, disease testing, updating of shots,
flea and parasite treatments.
Shared the District

received $12,700 from the
Ohio Bureau of Workers
Compensations Another
Billion Back rebate from
premiums paid in 2012.
(Last year, the District
received over thirteen
thousand dollars.) Both
rebates
were
made
possible
by
strong
investment returns in the
workers
compensation
fund.
Noted the annual
audit is now underway;
the final report will be
reviewed once completed.
7-12 Principal
Anthony Stevens
Shared
students
raked leaves throughout
the community as a
School Service Project
(hopefully, more will take
place down the road);
eight Student Council
members attended the
annual
Leadership
Conference at Defiance
College; an after-school
reading
intervention
program between high
school and elementary
students is being planned.
Additionally, thanks were
extended to all faculty
who played a roll in the
annual Veterans Day
Tribute.
Noted despite the
weather, there was a
good turnout for last
weeks
Parent-Teacher
Conferences.
Overall,
feedback from parent/
guardian surveys was
positive; organizers look
to continue improving the
process.
Presented
an
overview of College Credit
Plus, the States dual
enrollment
program.
Eligible students can
take a course and earn
high school and college
credit to appear on
both their high school
and college transcripts
(it
will
replace
the
current Post Secondary
Education Option, aka
PSEO). He will receive
training in preparation
of
the
programs
implementation in 20152016.
In other action taken,

Board members:
Commended October
2014
High
School
Student of the Month,
senior Caleb Mason and
Junior High Student of
the Month, eighth-grader
Faith Livensparger.
C o m m e n d e d
September 2014 High
School Student of the
Month,
junior
Orion
Dargitz and Junior High
Student of the Month,
seventh-grader
Justin
Estep.
Voted
to
rescind
2014-2015 Supplemental
Contracts with Brien
Moore as Eighth Grade
Boys Basketball Coach
and Terry Whitney as
Fifth and Sixth Grade
Girls Basketball Coach
due
to
scheduling
conflicts.
Approved 2014-2015
Supplemental Contracts
with Tony Booth (Eighth
Grade Boys Basketball);
Brien
Moore
(Fifth
and Sixth Grade Boys
Basketball);
Madison
Muehlfeld (Fifth and Sixth
Grade Girls Basketball)
and Terry Whitney (Fifth
and Sixth Grade Girls
Basketball volunteer).
Approved a Substitute
Food Service Cashier
Supplemental Contract
with Staci Dye for 20142015. (Was inadvertently
left off the list approved in
August.)
Approved Maternity
Leave for Toni Thiel for
a minimum of eight
weeks commencing on or
around March 1, 2015.
Approved
the
Classified
Employee
Salary Schedule effective
August 1, 2014 and
Classified
Employee
Insurance Plans effective
January 1, 2015.
A p p r o v e d
Administrative Employee
Salary Schedule (KK-6
Elementary and Grades
7-12 Principals) effective
August 1, 2014.
Approved
the
Amended
Five
Year
Forecast. (The original
forecast, required to be
submitted by the end of
October, was approved
prior
to
negotiations
being finalized; the State
allows revisions due to
major changes such as
this. With negotiations
now completed, wage
increases, any insurance
increases or decreases,
etc. are now built into the
forecast; these were the
only changes made.)
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 as presented;
the 2000 bond has been
decreased
from
3.25
mills to 3.0 mills. (As
the District gets closer
to paying off its bonds,

there will continue to
be a reduction in mills;
residents will see slight
tax decreases as well.
Additionally, once the
bonds are paid off in
December
2019
(old
building) and December
2024 (current facility),
the collection mills are
gone.)
Accepted
policy
revisions as presented
by the Policy Committee.
(All policies can be viewed
on the Districts website;
follow the BoardDocs link
on the homepage.)
Approved
minutes
from the October 11
regular
meeting
and
October
30
special
meeting,
Octobers
Financial Reports and
the amended Certificate
of Estimated Resources
and
Permanent
Appropriations for FY
2015 as submitted by
Treasurer Samples.
Prior to adjournment,
members voted to enter
into Executive Session for
the expressed purpose of
discussing personnel; no
action would be taken.
The
next
regular
monthly meeting of the
Edon Northwest Local
Board of Education will be
held Tuesday, December
9, 2014 in the schools
Media Center beginning
at 5:30 p.m.
may be reached at
[email protected]
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Edon Village Council Looks ...
convening in a brief Executive

Session called to discuss personnel.
Members also authorized Solicitor
Thompson to prepare an ordinance
addressing the minimum wage rate for
part-time employees.
Heard Police Chief Tom Szymczaks
detailed Service Log and Vehicle
Report for October. In addition to the
department patrolling and watching
over traffic during last months Trick
or Treat and Haunted Forest events,
he also attended several informative
classes, including Operation Streetsmart, offered at the Ohio Attorney
Generals 2014 Law Enforcement
Conference; took additional training on
heroin addiction and how administering
the drug naloxone can help save the lives
of overdose victims and had met with
Edon High School students concerning
the 5 Minutes for Life initiative. For
five minutes, law enforcement talk with

student-athletes
about
responsible
decision-making, leadership and how
to encourage peers to live a drugfree lifestyle; two students have been
selected as local ambassadors for the
program.
Learned the Landscaping Project at
Edon Union Cemetery has been put off
until spring.
Scheduled a Records Commission
meeting for Monday, December 15
beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Accepted the Minutes, Financial
Report and Bills as presented.
The next regular monthly meeting
of the Edon Village Council will be held
Monday, December 15, 2014 beginning
at 7:00 p.m. in Village Chambers.
may be reached at
[email protected]
KK-6 Grade Principal

Michelle Molargik
Recognized Octobers
Bomber Courtesy Club
members
and
2014
Elementary Quiz Bowl
participants.
C o m m e n d e d
students
and
faculty
on the wonderful and
very moving Veterans
Day Program; over three
hundred
forty-seven
dollars was collected for
the annual Pennies for
Vets drive.
Shared
Edon
Elementary School had
been recognized as a
School of Promise for
2013-2014; a special
ceremony
honoring
teachers and students will
mark this achievement at
a later date.
Noted
turnout
for
Parent-Teacher
Conferences was great;
nearly
two-thirds
of
elementary
parents
attended.
Feedback
indicated many were very
North Central Board Of Education Approves New Building Contract
During their November Regular meeting, the North Central Board of Education
reviewed the terms of a contract with architecture firm Garman Miller in regard
to building their new junior high and high school facility. The board approved the
agreement unanimously.
By: T.J. Hug
Its official now.
The North Central Local Schools
Building Project has advanced from
simply being discussed and planned,
and now has hard documentation
behind it.
During the course of their November
Regular Board meeting, the North
Central Board of Education elected to
approve a contract with Garman Miller,
a small architecture firm operating
out of Minster, Ohio, for $780,474.61.
This money will not only go toward the
actual construction work involved in
constructing a new junior high and high
school facility, but the surveying of the
land in which it will be erected as well.
In order to qualify for bidding on
the project, Garman Miller had to meet
standards set forth by the State of
Ohio, which will have a say in several
aspects of the new building since said

state will be covering $4.3 million of
the total project. The district will have
to match that amount. This shouldnt
be a problem, however, as Treasurer
Eric Smeltzer received approval from
the board to sell General Obligation
Bonds held by the district amounting
to $2,225,000.90 and Certificates of
Participation totaling $2.25 million.
Garman Miller has already been
planning for the project, and will submit
its final drawings for the new structure
to the state on Friday. The board will see
them as well, and a three dimensional
presentation will be prepared for public
viewing.
The first payment for the project will
cost $114,000.
In his report to the board, Elementary
Principal Paul Johnson announced that
the results of the third grade reading
achievement would be available for
viewing online on November 22. Also
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North Centrals Kirby Miller...
Officially joining the American Dairy

Goat Association four years ago, Miller
named her farm Kirbys Kids. She
had actually owned some of her goats
a full two years prior, however. So what
makes goats so special?
Theyre basically like dogs, Miller
remarked.
This is due mainly to the level of
companionship a goat can share with
its master, according to Miller. If that is
indeed the case, then she has made a
deep connection to over twenty goats, all
of which live in a pen in her back yard.
It was her work in 4-H that led Miller
to discover her passion for goats. After
four years in the organization, she
decided to try and raise the animal
herself.
Basically, I just kinda loved it.
4-H has been a major part of
Millers life in general over the last
decade, actually. In that span, she
has accumulated 163 awards through
the nationally recognized group. These
honors include being one of two students
in Williams County to win the title of
4-H Outstanding Teen, being a state
delegate, and earning commendations
on several of her projects.
Not only that, but Miller has been
selected for to represent the 4-H brand
in many different ways. As a local 4-H
Ambassador, she has the annual task of
meeting with elementary students and
explaining just what it is that makes 4-H
so special. She also serves as a Youth
Representative for the North Central
4-H Advisory Council, a committee that
handles events such as the Chicken
BBQ and Livestock Interviews. Her own
club within 4-H, the High Achievers, has
elected her as President of the group.
She even takes time to be a councilor
for 4-H summer camps.
This heavy background in working
with animals has steered the academic
interests of the North Central Senior
Class Vice President and Student
Council Member. The top student
in her class, Miller has already been
accepted into multiple universities,
though Findlay sticks out the most for
her after taking a visit there. The school
has programs which fit her intended
course of study; to be a Nutrition or
Reproduction Specialist in Animal
Sciences.
As she prepares to advance her
academic career to the next plane, one
has to wonder what it is that Miller
will miss most about her time at North
Central.
Probably the small environment,
Miller surmised. I like the feeling of
knowing all the people that are around
me.
Does this mean she is concerned
about moving on to a new and larger
environment at the collegiate level?
Actually, no. Claimed Miller. I
dont mind being around and meeting
new people. That doesnt frighten me at
all.
Perhaps such confidence in her social
skills can be traced back to Millers
work in peer mediation through North
Centrals Students Offering Acceptance
and Respect (S.O.A.R.) Program. A
member of the program since she was
in fifth grade, she has helped to sort out
problems between her fellow students on
four or five occasions. With at least fifty
student mediators roaming the halls of
the school, that is no small number.
The program fits my personality.
Miller admitted. Im one of those kids
that cant butt out.
Which would also explain why she
chose to take part in the safeTALK
Program. Those involved with safeTALK
are charged with answering phone
calls from their peers who may be
contemplating suicide. Miller received a
few days training to qualify her for this
role, but she has also elected to sit in
on lectures her instructor gave to junior
high students to help gain a better sense
of how to handle such situations.
Also, her current tenure as both
Miss Pioneer and Williams County Fair
Queen are fine examples of Millers
outgoing nature as well. What speaks to
character, however, is the value in which
she put on winning Miss Congeniality at
the Pioneer Pageant.
I think thats more important than
(winning) Queen. Miller proclaimed.
Being crowned Queen of the Fair had
long been a dream for Miller, though.
Watching as a child, she saw many Fair
Queens come and go. All the while, she
patiently waited for her turn to compete
for the crown.
Its something you look forward to.
Miller continues to look forward
today. With a college all but selected,
and a field of study firmly in place, she
already has an idea of what she will
do once she earns her degree. There
are positions on farms, in animal food
mixing companies, in the government,
or even within the more familiar confines
of 4-H that could put her projected area
of expertise to good use.
Its admirable that Miller is getting
a head start on finding her career. For
many people, involving themselves in
such thinking so early would simply be
unthinkable.
T.J. Hug can be reached at
[email protected]
noted by Johnson, the Elementary

Choir will cooperate with local churches
for its Christmas Project, which involves
taking part in the Shining Star Project.
This will involve North Central kids
helping forty-five to fifty families to have
a very merry Christmas.
Area parents have had some difficulty
understanding the Common Core
teaching method, according to Johnson.
The principal cites a vast differential
between the way said parents were
taught when they attended school, and
the way in which their children are
now taught under the new guidelines.
Johnson suggested setting up a
gathering with parents for the purpose
of answering any questions they may
have on the Common Core. A date for
such a meeting is not yet set.
Johnson also commented on the
Veterans Day Assembly held on
November 11.
It was a very good program, as far
as kids paying attention and singing.
Johnson proclaimed. In the three years
Ive been principal (here), I think it was
the best one weve had.
A brief discussion on possibly
involving the North Central High School
students in Veterans Day activities was
held, with nothing coming of it at the
present time.
High School Principal Tim Rettig,
during his own report, addressed the
issue of asking student athletes to not
go on vacation for Spring Break.
If families want to go on vacation
at that time, we certainly understand
that. Rettig clarified.
Yet, there are several games and
track meets taking place over the course

of the week long vacation. Movement
on dates for the Ohio Graduation Tests
have been attributed as the reason why
this has occurred.
Its a pretty tough time for us to not
have our athletes. Admitted Rettig.
Again, Rettig assured that the school
is not demanding student athletes
forego their vacation time with their
families and/or friends.
But were asking.
The board accepted the resignation
of Kindergarten Instructor Ashley
Kerr. That resignation became effective
November 7.
One year supplemental contracts
for coaches of the Spring Season
were approved by the board. Certified
employees Joe Fiddler, Melinda Fugate,
and Jason Luthy were hired as Varsity
Softball, Varsity Track, and Junior High
Track Coaches, respectively. Meanwhile,
classified employees Eric Smeltzer,
Nelson Turner, Rodger Swank, and
Homer Hendricks were given the roles
of Varsity Baseball, Assistant Baseball,
Assistant Softball, and Volunteer Varsity
Basketball Coaches, respectively.
A trip by the schools Spanish Club
to a Latin Music and Dance production
taking place in Ann Arbor, Michigan
was approved by the board as well. The
Spanish Club will make the trek on
March 30, 2015.
The board concluded the meeting by
entering into Executive Session in order
to discuss the discipline of personnel.
No action was expected.
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Holiday City Village Council

Discusses Water Tower Fund
By: T.J. Hug
Can a fund allocated for one purpose
be used for a different, albeit similar,
one?
That was the question posited by
the Holiday City Village Council at their
November Regular meeting. The fund in
question, the Water Tower Major Repair
Fund, received a transfer of $100,000
from the villages General Fund, a
motion the council intends to enact
every year.
Yet, council members wondered
if these monies could be used for
the purchase of a new water tower,
should that option become cheaper
than repairing the old one. Village
Administrator Gary Baker informed
those concerned that their relatively
young water tower would not need
replaced anytime soon.
The life of a water tower should be at
least fifty years.
Still, for curiositys sake, the council
sought an answer to the query anyway.
According to legal counsel present at
the meeting, the council is under no
obligation to spend the questioned
money in any particular way. It could
be spent on road repair, if members
so wanted. Placing the money in a
particular fund is meant to show
intention for budgeting purposes. If the
council approves it, those funds could
be used for any legal project for which
they are needed.
With only ninety days to do so, the

council used emergency powers to
pass an update to their Solid Waste
Management Plan. A shared plan
for Williams, Fulton, Paulding, and
Defiance Counties must be approved by
a large number of municipalities under
new Ohio law, lest the state be allowed
to step in and formulate their own plan
for the area. With time growing short,
the council elected to take care of this
issue immediately.
The council approved a Then and Now
purchase in order to pay the villages
electric bill. Payment will be made to the
American Municipal Power corporation.
Due to the haste with which this need to
be done, the council enacted emergency
powers to forego a first, second, and
third reading of the resloution.
Holiday City Mayor Shawn Clark
attended a mayors meeting recently.
There he heard a speaker discuss
the new Alert86 system. It appears as
though the villages decision to adapt
the system was a popular one among
other municipalities.
The numbers are very good on those
who have signed up for it.
Clark also announced that he had
performed a couple of weddings since
the council last met in October.
The Council concluded the meeting
by entering into Executive Session to
discuss the compensation of village
employees. No action was expected.
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Dustin Meyers.
Shelter At Montpeliers Make A Special Christmas Gift

Storrer Park Built By Faith At The Montpelier Library
PHOTOS BY T.J. HUG, STAFF
TAKING SHAPE ... The new shelter at Storrer Park, being built by Montpelier Community of Faith volunteers, has its framework set in place. The group hopes to have the
project completed by December.
PHOTO PROVIDED
WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER ... Volunteers discuss the best way to go about O CHRISTMAS TREE ... Wondering what special gift to give for Christmas? The
structuring the shelter. Chris Kannel (far right) was the architect behind the shelter at Montpelier Public Library has the answer! On December 6th Tami Manley is
teaching a Snowman painting class for kids of all ages from age 8 to 88. The
the Main Street Park, giving him vital experience for this construction as well.
class is $30 and includes all materials. There will be two classes one at 9:30 am
and another at 11:00am. For the more adventurous painters Tami will be offering
a Christmas Tree With Decorations painting on December 11th at 4:00 pm and
6:30 pm. The $38 fee includes all materials even the decorations for the tree. Either
painting would make a wonderful gift or better yet give the class as a gift and start
a new hobby for someone special. For more information call the Montpelier Public
Library at 419-485-3287.
Montpelier Library Decorates

A Special Tree This Season
AND THIS GOES HERE ... Kannel watches as another volunteer shows him the positioning for which he thinks a particular beam needs to be placed. Several people have
come together to insure this projects success.
By: T.J. Hug

Faith can shield a person from a good
many things.
Which is precisely what makes the
shelter being built at Storrer Park such
a beautiful metaphor.
Since January of this year, the
Montpelier Community of Faith has
been working with volunteers to
improve the childrens play area. These
workers include numerous members of
local clergy, along with others from the
ministerial association.
Multiple weeks of horrible weather
occurring consecutively led to the
ministers to the idea of providing a
shelter at Storrer Park. Not only did
one not currently exist, but no plans
had been made by anyone to rectify
this issue. It was in March that those
involved with the volunteer work decided
to erect a shelter at the park. These
men and women of God have decided
to follow Christ not just in his message,
but in his inherited profession as well.
Chris Kannel was contacted by
the Community of Faith to assist in
designing the shelter. Kannel was the

architect behind the shelter at the Main
Street Park. That experience was called
upon once again in the Storrer Park
project.
The plan was discussed at five
meetings, including two with the
Montpelier Park Department, one with
the towns Park Board, one with the
Schools Administration, and one with
the Montpelier Village Council, before
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the project was publicly announced on A GIVING TREE ... The Holiday season is a time to remember all who are in need.
May 28, at the Community Dinner Fund The Montpelier Public Library is decorating their Christmas tree with the needs
Raising event.
of the Williams County Humane Society in mind. Patrons can bring in cleaning
By August, the Community of Faith supplies, office supplies, dog and cat treats, toys, leashes and collars to the Library
had raised nearly fifteen thousand to help decorate the tree. All items will be given to the Humane Society after
dollars for the Storrer Park effort. the Holidays. Pictured here are Kathy Owsley from the Williams County Humane
A building permit was obtained in Society and Martha Muehifeld with the Montpelier Public Library. For a complete
September. It is the hope of those list of needed supplies visit the Humane Society web page.
involved that the project will be
completed by December. Currently, the .FR
posts that will make up the framework
of the shelter are standing.
Once completed, the shelter will
protect the children of Montpelier from
rain, sleet, and snow.
Shielding them with faith.
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Twas The Night Of The Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering

By: T.J. Hug
Twas the night of the twenty-second, and all through the town,
All of Main Street was bustling, with people abound.
Vendors had shops set, with goods for all to see,
Selling both products and food that would fill all with glee.
As the street band and the choir raised holiday hymns ever so bright,
Bill Priests voice presided over the night.
Then without warning, or futher delay,
Santa came down the street, a lone reindeer tugging his sleigh.
The crowd was eager to greet him, the children so bold,
Though people were a bit less excited when he wished for more cold.
Close behind him marched Montpeliers American Legion,
Paying tribute to all soldiers from throughout the region.
Next appeared Williams Countys various queens,
Harking the arrival of the Olde Tyme Holiday scene.
Along came a glistening wagon pulling for the Montpelier Rotary,
Representing a cause so noble with a devotion so votary.
Then came a float with lights and ribbons hanging with care,
Wishing seasons greetings on behalf of Eckenrode Auto Repair.
From the carriage behind it there came quite a clatter,
As two colts from Winzeler Stamping Company raced to see what was the matter.
With two steeds of their own the next buggy sped,
Hoping to inspire visions of First National Bank dancing in patrons heads.
A decorated tractor gleamed with such light sensation,
that no one would soon forget the Montpelier Area Foundation.
Moving along, with a float most luminous,
Maxton Motors arrived, offering daytime service most scrupulous.
On a gator complete with a snowman in tow,
Cool Beanz brought their own Santa, maybe an imposter, but who is to know?
There came another tractor, a bit older and regal,
And upon it sat a Montpelier Eagle.
The next chariot was honored as it came by,
As veterans who fought for our freedom smiled and waved hi.
A float trailed behind, hastily and energetic,
That it could only have come from Hammer Athletics.
Finally, the last float of the bunch gave its warm glow,
While Thompson Funeral Home requested Let it Snow!
Assembling this celebration was a task that would have been easy to shirk,
So the Montpelier Chamber of Commerce should be thanked for all their hard work.
And as the time dwindled down, and Santa prepared to take flight,
He knew a Merry Christmas would come to all, and that all had a good night.
PHOTOS BY T.J. HUG, STAFF
LET IT SNOW! ... The float provided by Thompson Funeral Home, with multiple snowmen along for the ride, made its own holiday wishes be known.
T.J. Hug can be reached at [email protected].
HIGH PERFORMANCE FLOAT ... Maxton Motors lit up Main Street with this glowing
display during the Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering Parade.
THE GUEST OF HONOR HAS ARRIVED ... Santa Clause makes his grand entrance onto
the scene, marking the beginning of the Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering Parade. Here he
waves to the welcoming crowds on Main Street.
A PRECIOUS MOMENT ... After exiting his sleigh, Santa took the time to address
some of his adoring fans.
A ROYAL PROCLAMATION ... The Williams County Queens marched down Main Street
carrying the Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering banner.
SANTAS LITTLE HELPER ... Posing behind this elf cut out, a little girl looks the part of
being a member Santa Clauses own special work force.
DO YOU KNOW JINGLE BELLS? ... A street band played holiday classics up until the
opening moments of the parade.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE ... Several veterans wave to the crowd as they ride
down Main Street through the parade.
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Williams & Fulton County Residents: In Tough Times,

You Need To Protect Yourself By Being Tough On Crime
By: Timothy Kays
sometimes force people into criminal acts

of theft. Both Williams and Fulton Counties have seen upticks in thefts, and they
Times are tough. I know that that inare not of the Robin Hood varietythese
formation can hardly qualify as news,
people are looking for quick turnover
but tough times can bring about desperitems to fence for ill-gotten cash. What
ate times for some. That desperation can
can you do to prevent yourself from becoming a statistic? Plenty, say your local
law enforcement offices.
Sheriff Steve Towns of Williams County
said, Short of having an alarm system,
you dont have too many ways to monitor
yourself 24/7and even alarm systems
can occasionally be compromised. Theres
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of course also having a neighbor check in,
and deadbolts; every deterrent helps. Security lights are helpful. Motion lights are
helpful.
Some modern technology helps, he
said. Nowadays, youve got the internet,
where you can put up the camera systems, and when youre not at home, you
can check your smartphone and see your
house. Some of that stuff is not superexpensive. Theres even one alarm where
you dont have to pay a serviceit rings
back to your cell phone. Security lights
are helpful. Motion lights are helpful.
Document your valuables, Sheriff
Towns continued. Serial numbers are always a big help to us. Take photographs
of your valuables. Another area that he
mentioned was putting your valuables on
display. Sure, we always like showing off
that prized piece, but is it necessary to
show where it is kept? Do a diligent job
to make sure that they are in some place
where nobody knows. So many of our
cases, well over half of our break-ins, are
done by someone who knows who you are.
They know your routine. They either know
where you keep your stuff, or theyve got
a pretty darn good idea as to where you
keep your stuff. Most of our break-ins
arent people getting in, ransacking the
place and tearing everything all to heck
they know what theyre looking for. They
go in and get it. Dont let people know
where you keep your valuables.
Sheriff Towns suggests breaking up
PHOTOS PROVIDED the monotony and keeping it fresh. If
LIFTING UP HOPE ... Tanya Linkins holds a group of balloons, each with a message youre retired, he said, dont keep the
to raise awareness on her condition, just before the mass send off planned by Saint exact same routine all the time. People will
Pauls United Methodist Church takes place.
know when youre gone, when youre coming, and going. If you have a set routine,
it leaves you vulnerable to anybody that
figures that out.
A lot of our thefts are drug-related,
Sheriff Towns added. Youve got a family member or somebody they know with
a drug problem. A high percentage know
whose house theyre getting into, and a
high percentage that we are dealing with
are people trying to get money for drugs.
The home invasion is very rare for us, but
if they know the people and the routine,
they can get by with that.
Sheriff Roy Miller of Fulton County says, If youre going away from your
home for a period of time, have your mail
Montpeliers Tanya Likins

Battles Kidney Condition
ON YOUR MARK, GET SET ...After Sunday Service, members of the church gather
outside, balloons in hand, ready to release them in unison. The action is not only
symbolic of their efforts to help Linkins, but carries with it a very tangible purpose
as well.
held, and let your newspaper carrier know

so that you dont have five or more papers lying in your driveway. They drive
by, look, and say, Thats nice. Another
thing Sheriff Miller pointed out is becoming epidemic is modern society. With
todays social media, he said, people
want to post all their vacation photos online. You dont have to tell them youre on
vacationthey now know that youre on
vacation. People mean well, but they dont
think of the potential criminal side of it. If
you are going away for a while, ask someone that you trust to house sit. If you have
a neighbor close by, ask them to keep an
eye on your house, and maybe park their
car in your driveway.
Another thing that we talk about,
he said, are things that block the line
of sight from the house. Hedges, fences
and things like that. If there are prowlers, it makes it easy for them to hide in
the bushes and things like that. Obviously you need to lock your doors and windows. The biggest thing that we find a lot
of though, is even though the doors and
windows are locked, things that are left
around the outside of the house are used
to gain entry. They could break a window
with a baseball bat that they found in the
backyard. Tools that you leave for them
means that they dont have to bring their
own. We just had a burglarythe house
was very secure with deadbolts. They
couldnt get in if they tried, so they just
walked around the front, picked up a rock
from a rock garden, and knocked a window out. Face itif they want in, theyll
get in. The harder you make it for them
though, the better.
Security systems and security lights
are also recommended by Sheriff Miller,
especially around the back of the property. We find that a lot. Find a pole or a
building to mount a night light on, and
that would be awesome. Another thing is
putting electric timers on the lights in your
housethey still make those things. We
also like to see deadbolt locks installed. I
know it takes extra time to put them in,
but if you do install them, make sure that
they go all the way through to the stud
not just the doorframe.
If you should see or suspect that someone may be casing a neighbors house, get
a description of the person, the vehicle,
and the license plate number, and call
your local law enforcement agency. When
neighbors watch out for each other, malefactors have no choice but to sound the
retreat.
Timothy Kays can be reached at
[email protected].
Ten Students Inducted Into Alpha

Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society
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GO! ... The balloons lift high into the sky after being released by several members of
the congregation. It is the hope of those involved that the balloons will carry their
messages high and far before coming back down to earth.
By: T.J. Hug
Two-hundred balloons were release
from Saint Pauls United Methodist
Church on Sunday, immediately after
morning service. The goal?
Raise awareness for Tanya Likins
and her kidney.
Diagnosed
with
Renal
Artery
Stenosis, the now twenty-six year old
has been dealing with kidney troubles
for a very long time. In fact, Likins was
born with one kidney smaller than the
other. That particular kidney never
developed. Shes known of the condition
since age nine.
Shes been treated for this her whole
life. Likins mother, Marci Ruble said.
Also as a result of her Renal Artery
Stenosis, Likins aortic artery never
developed properly either, leading to
even more complications.
Between the months of February
and March this past year, her kidney
problems began to require more
attention. Since that time, shes been on
dialysis. As a small comfort, shes been
able to undergo the process at night
while sleeping.
Likins has been on a waiting list for
a new kidney for two and a half years.
We had been looking for a living
donor, Informed Ruble, but all family
are either not a match or have their own
health issues.
This is where the balloons come
into play. Papers are attached to each
of the two-hundred flying messengers.
On them, Likins story is told. The idea
is that, once the balloons pop, the
messages will be found by someone who
may be willing to help.
We hope the balloons travel far before
they pop and fall. Ruble expressed.
Likins has a Facebook page dedicated
to her search for a kidney. It can be
found at https://www.facebook.com/
AKidneyForTanya.
All of this hasnt held Likins back
from living her life, by the way. An
ombudsman, she works full time
advocating for nursing home residents.
Shes also been married for two years.
And hopefully shell be married for
many, many more.
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WILLIAMS COUNTY ... Recognized from Williams County are Jasmine Britenriker,
Crystal Anthony-Mills and Sara Millay.
ARCHBOLD,
OHIO
Northwest
State
Community
College
recently recognized ten
students
during
the
induction ceremony for
the Alpha Delta Chapter
of the Alpha Delta Nu
Nursing Honor Society.
In
order
to
qualify,
students must maintain a
minimum 3.0 grade point
average, with at least a B
in all nursing classes.
Alpha Delta Nu Nursing
Honor Society aims to
recognize the academic
excellence of associate
degree nursing students
and encourage students
to
pursue
advanced
nursing degrees.
The following local
students were inducted:
Fulton County: Jessica
Wyse (Metamora)
Williams
County:
Crystal
AnthonyMills (Bryan), Jasmine
Britenriker (Stryker), Sara
Millay (Edon).
FULTON COUNTY ... Recognized from Fulton County

is Jessica Wyse (Metamora).
Hilltop School Board Hears From Visitors At November Meeting
A BIT OF TENSION ... Members of the Millcreek-West Unity School Board heard
from several guests who addressed various issues during their November Regular
meeting.
By: T.J. Hug
The November Regular meeting

of the Millcreek-West Unity Board of
Education began with a bit of tension
in the air.
Roger Burdine was recognized by the
board as a guest wishing to speak at the
meeting. He claimed that his daughter,
Sami Burdine,who was also present,
was being misrepresented by the school
district.
This is the second time Ive come
to Hilltop for this. The elder Burdine
informed the board. Last time it was
my nephew, and I let it go.
That wont be the case this time,
according to Burdine.
Now its my daughter, and Im not
letting it go.
So why is Burdine so upset?
The strain of balancing postsecondary classes with regular high
school activities getting the better of
her, Sami dropped the college credit
courses she had been taking. School
policy states that doing so must result
in a grade of withdraw fail. However,
the younger Burdine had one B letter
grade, and an A grade in her other postsecondary courses at the time that she
dropped them.
She did it because shes got way too
much going on. Roger said. It wasnt
because she was failing.
The Burdine family had offered to
cover the five-hundred dollar cost of
Sami dropping the classes, but doesnt
believe she should receive a failing grade
for them.
Then there was the issue of a
mandatory meeting regarding the
policies of taking post-secondary
courses. Burdine claims such a meeting
had never taken place, though he did
admit to signing a paper saying that it
had.
We thought it would be scheduled at
a later date, he proclaimed.

After Burdine had presented his
case, Board President Sarah Carothers
thanked him for taking the time to share
his opinion. She went on to state that
board members would have to deliberate
on this issue, but were not prepared
to do so that night. It is expected that
the school will get in touch with the
Burdines once a decision is reached.
Michael Polley, Hilltops Student
Resource Officer, also spoke at the
meeting as a visitor. He announced
that he had applied for and received
a grant that would award the district
four-thousand dollars to upgrade the
schools security.
Its the easiest grant that Ive ever
applied for, Polley claimed, leading to
board members teasingly demanding he
do so more often.
Already having a plan in mind, he
told the board of a wireless distress
system put forth by Centurion Security
Company, which he would like to have
installed in both the high school and
elementary offices. Pushing the button
would immediately allow Polley to trace
which office is in need of assistance,
something which is highly valued by the
officer.
In a crisis, seconds count.
There would also be the option of
placing an icon on desktop computers
that would function as buttons as well.
Im not quite sure how I feel about
that yet, Polley admitted.
The four-thousand dollar grant would
only cover two-thirds of the cost for this
system, however, leaving the district
to pay the difference. Superintendent
Larry Long was quick to let the board
know that there are funds set aside for
such improvements, though.
It should come out of the building
fund, not the general fund.
A third visitor, Band Director Sam
Maran, also stood before the board.
Hilltop Elementary School

Recognizes Good Students For
The Month Of November
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GOOD STUDENT AWARDS ... Row 1: Ben McKinney, Maggie Wheeler, Alaina
Russell, Andyn Haynes, Joscelyn Layman. Row 2: Addisyn Riley, Kenley Routt,
Marissa Bennett, Naomi Richer, Mya Mayer, Aaden Judy, Eliza Higgins. Row
3: Kolin Zuver, Lexi Johnson, Tori Johns, Jozlyn Jones, Garrett Girrell, Arleigh
VanArsdalen.
Free Tutoring Offered by Colleen

Bell At West Unity Public Library
Students in Kindergarten through
12th grade can receive free tutoring at
the West Unity Library from Colleen
Bell, who is willing to give homework
help in order to earn her Girl Scout Gold
award. Tutoring sessions will be held on
Monday nights from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Please call the library to schedule your
session.
The West Unity Library is located at
109 S. High Street. For more information
or to schedule your tutoring session,
contact library manager Ruth Meyer at
419-924-5237.
He told them of his plans to take the

schools band and choir on a trip to
Florida. The itinerary for the June
excursion has already been planned by
the students.
As it will occur after the end of the
2014-2015 school year, the question
of whether or not incoming freshmen
would be allowed to make the trek was
asked by the board. Maran said that
they would not, citing a lack of training
and practice at the high school level, as
both band and choir will be performing
on the trip.
I feel the eighth graders dont have
the experience to make the trip.
Outgoing seniors will be coming
along, though. Those students making
the journey to Florida are hoping to put
on a performance either at Sea World,
or at a water park in which they plan
to visit.
The board gave Maran their blessing
on the trip, even though he didnt need
them to do so until February. This was
due to an upcoming meeting he is to
have with parents, and will allow him to
answer their questions more efficiently.
I hope you can find enough parents
to volunteer to ride a bus for twentyfour hours, Carothers joked. Because
Im out (of making the trip).
A new bus will be either purchased
or leased by the district. The board
approved a motion to lease/purchase
one 2015 Blue Bird American school
bus. Such a vehicle is designed to seat
eighty-four passengers. First payment
on the bus will be due in July of 2015.
Two new sports coaches were
accepted by the board. Troy Grime was
awarded a four year contract to coach

Elementary Boys Basketball. He will be
paid $890 for his services. Junior High
Track will be coached by Aaron Schmitt
for the next two years. That job will earn
him $1,661.
Several substitute employees were
hired during the November meeting
as well. Karen Brown, Karen Custar,
Katie Frey, Lauren Frey, Michelle
Hoffman, Mark Mercer, Robert Taylor,
Katherine Timmes, and Corbin Walker
were approved as substitute teachers
for the district. Custar was also named
a substitute for the secretary position,
along with Marsha Ruffer.
The retirement of Deb Shaefer was
accepted by the board. Shaefer served
as a teacher of Elementary General
Music. Her retirement will be effective
June 1 of 2015. Also accepted by the
board was the resignation of part-time
cook Kassie Smith. Smiths leave will be
retro to October 31 of this year.
Sara DeGroff will take a leave of
absence from the school, thanks to
board approval on the issue. Having
been away since November 5, DeGroff is
expected to return to work on December
19, 2014. Her leave is covered under the
Family Medical Leave Act, and will be
unpaid.
The Hilltop Cheerleading fund will
see a rise in its appropriations. Its
revenue has increased by $2,500, while
it is set to be appropriated an additional
$1,500, as the board approved the
alteration.
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WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO

HILLTOP 1998 FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL ... Row 1: John Grine, Corey Eisel, Ryan Grimes, Derek walz, Greg
Gable, Andrew Heisey, Jason Marvin. Row 2: Mike Vershum, Tom Rupp, Eleazar Serrano, Rusty Patterson, Neil Richer, Jory Moor, Brandon Brown, Sam
Stuckey. Row 3: Aaron Rupp, Joey Dawson, Matt Hanely, Eric King, Nathan
Zuver, Nathan Siegel, Scott Wyatt. Row 4: Jeremy Crites, Carl Bleeks, Tyson
King, Jon Eisel, Mark Gable, Doug Walz, Tim Baltosser. Row 5: Coach Kreiner,
Coach Vicars, Coach Fogle, Coach Kyser.
WEST UNITY REPORTER
130 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1884
Who will be the new postmaster?
That is the question heard frequently
around town. There is a report that a
new paper is being started at Stryker.
John McIntire and Lant Ely claim
there is nothing to discourage Blaineites. A fair vote and a fair county will
settle things right.
M.T. Beatty is ready to move into
his new home.
90 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1924
Orford Winans and Alfred Beatty
are on an auto trip to California.
Thirteen from here are attending
Ohio State University.
G.H. Suter and wife and Clarence Suter and wife returned home
last Wednesday after a four week trip
through the South.
The marriage of Geneva Janeval, of
Kunkle, and George Steward, of Bowling Green, has been announced.
120 YEARS AGO

NOVEMBER 1894
Leatherwood-Ray Oberlin, Sanford
Stoner and Frank Emerson Altaffer
started to school at Fayette last week.
Leon Chapiot has been the proud
father of a bouncing boy since Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Asa Borton of Franklin Township celebrated their 64th
wedding anniversary.
Since the recent snow, rabbit hunters have been out in force.
80 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1934
Clint Clark died yesterday at the
home of his daughter.
Clyde Stecke and Burdell Stipe
were unlucky victims of a robbery
at closing time while working at the
Kroger Store. Two armed men drove
away with $70 and more in checks.
Richard Suter has been enrolled in
International College in Fort Wayne
for the winter term.
Arthur White, 48, died Wednesday
morning at Bryan from injuries suffered when hit by an auto while at
work on the highway.
110 YEARS AGO

NOVEMBER 1904
Ray Warren, Jacob Shultz worthy
successor, is now a resident of West
Unity having moved yesterday.
At the Opera House, November 3,
the people will be given a chance to
witness a grand entertainment of moving pictures , consisting of our boys
in the Philippines and Spanish War
scenes.
100 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1914
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Warren Lutz of Kunkle on October 17.
Gen. J.P. Brooks, last one of Michigans generals of the Civil War, died at
his home in Ransom at age 85.
A daughter, Margaret Lenore, was
born Nov. 9 to Mr. and Mrs. Forest
Shaffer.
70 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1944
The marriage of Mr. Charles Keith
and Miss Dorothea Celeste Pouty was
announced October 12.
Miss Naomi Beach and Robert V.
Borton were married.
Robert A. Porter, 36, a native of
Wauseon, died in Washington D.C.,
where he had been a employee of the
Veterans Administration.
R.S. Fisher went to Cincinnati Friday to resume his work as a fireman at
the Standard Garage.
Misses Jane Smith and Betty Kaiser
attended a reunion of the G.R. Girls at
the Y, in Toledo.
Miss Geneva Bowman of Flower
Hospital spent the weekend at home.
Strykers A. Schulman Plant Scheduled To Close In April

By: T.J. Hug
There are few things more difficult to
deal with than one losing their job. The
security of a consistent paycheck ripped
away, suddenly the future is filled with
uncertainty and dread.
Of course, those feelings are
compounded ten fold when one has done
absolutely nothing wrong to deserve
them.
For the moment, at least, it appears
as though this is exactly what employees
of the A. Schulman plant in Stryker are
about to go through.
Based on a variety of factors... we
have decided to consolidate our North
American production capacity to drive
efficiencies.
These were the words A. Schulmans
Stryker Local Board Of Education Meets

On The Evening Of November 17th
PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
COMPARING NOTES Stryker Board of Education members Sharon vonSeggern

and Ben Woolace get clarifications on financial matters during the meeting of
November 17.
By: Timothy Kays
Members of the Stryker Local Board
of Education convened in regular
session in the Art Room of the Stryker
High School.
The Board approved the report and
recommendations of District CFO
Richelle Oberlin, which noted a general
fund cash balance of $2,690,175.55,
with total revenues totaling $463,199.98,
and total expenditures of $370,478.54.
Items of recommendation approved by
the Board included the acceptance of
donations of $1,051.29 from Stryker
Post Prom to be equally divided amongst
the Classes of 2016, 2017 and 2018,
as well as a candy donation valued
at $123.20 to the Class of 2016 from
Hidden Valley Campground/Brenda
and John Breier.
The Board approved the amended
purpose and budget statements from
the Drama Club, Cheerleaders and the
Class of 2016, as well as Then and Now
certificates for State Auditor Dave Yost
in the amount of $5,863.00, and the
New Horizons Academy in the amount
of $5,000.
The Board gave their consent to
amendments to appropriations and to
the Certificate of Estimated Resources,
and also a resolution accepting the
amounts and rates as determined by
the Budget Commission, authorizing
the necessary tax levies, and certifying
them to the Williams County Auditor.
Finally, the Board authorized Ms.
Oberlin to advertise and seek bids for a
new five-year depository contract.
The report of Principal Dave Schultz
noted Mid-term exams were held on
November 19, and the Christmas for
Kids assembly on the 20th. November
21 saw the third grade OAA reading
results, as well as the High School
Academic Quiz Team participating in
the County ESC Tournament. ParentTeacher Conferences are scheduled for

November 24 and 25 from 3:30 to 6:30,
and November 26 from 9:00 until 2:00.
Continuing, Mr. Schultz reported
that the Grades 5 through 8 Band will
be in concert on The Stage at 7:00
on November 25, with Thanksgiving
Break scheduled from November 26
through December 1. The girls hoops
season opens on the road at Holgate on
November 29, while the boys travel to
Edgerton on December 6. There will be a
blood drive on The Stage from 8:30 until
1:30 on December 5, and the Elementary
Christmas Program will take place on
The Stage at 7:00 on December 8.
Recommendations
made
by
Superintendent Nate Johnson were all
approved by the Board without dissent.
These included approval of Katie
McHugh as a Cheerleading volunteer,
and Conner Varner as a Volunteer
Assistant Coach with the Varsity Girls
Basketball team. The Board approved
Kathleen King, Blake Ruffer, Cale Frey
and Angie Behnfeldt as SIP Tutors for
the 2014-145 school year. The Board
approved payment of stipends made
through High Schools That Work Grant
funds of $1,000 for Katie Jimenez, and
$500 apiece for Laura Moser, Beth Lewis
and Tiffany Korzan. Finally, the Board
approved the end of the school year
retirements of Patty Olmstead, Donneen
Dyess, and Sherrie Herman.
Prior to adjournment, Mr. Johnson
reported on the progress of the new
press box at the softball diamond.
After discussion, the Board agreed to a
rescheduling of the next regular meeting
for December 15, moving it up from
6:30 to 5:30 in order to accommodate
the Lady Panthers home game against
Wauseon.
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Stryker Public Library To Hold

Community Christmas Open House
Youre invited to the Community
Christmas Open House at the Stryker
Branch Library on Monday, December
1st from 5:00 pm to 6:30 p.m. Come
join the fun and be greeted by Larry and
Lily, the library lions. Youll be sure to
get into the holiday spirit as you listen
to live music, watch Christmas movies,
take part in fun crafts and drawings,
and enjoy the delicious refreshments,
all provided for by the library. You will
also have the opportunity to meet the
real Santa and Mrs. Claus! So make

sure you stop out and take part in an
evening filled with laughter, cheer, and
the Christmas spirit.
This program is free to the public,
and is a family event, so we ask that
children be accompanied by an adult.
The Stryker Branch Library is located
at 304 South Defiance Street. For more
information, contact library manager
Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081.
Senior Citizens Christmas Tea

Coming To The Stryker Library
The Stryker Library will be holding its
annual Senior Citizens Christmas Tea
on Friday, December 12th from 10:00 to
11:00 am. Come out and enjoy a time of
good food and excellent company with
entertainment being brought to you
by The Joyful Singers, from Stryker
Lutheran Church. Refreshments, door
prizes, and readings will all take place
while you savor a time of wonderful
Christmas fellowship. Registration is
required as there is a limit of 25 spaces

available for this event. Stop in to the
library or call ahead to reserve your spot
today.
This program is free to the public.
The Stryker Library is located at 304 S.
Defiance Street. For more information
or to register, contact library branch
manager Connie Aeschliman at 419682-5081.
Chief Operating Officer, Bernard Rzepka,

used to describe the closing of the
companys Stryker facility. For those who
dont speak corporatese, or would maybe
rather communicate directly rather than
dress up the truth in fluffy, deceptive
language, here is what Rzepka is saying.
We have too many plants that do the
same thing and Stryker is the odd man
out.
The factory in question was one
of five to come under A. Schulmans
ownership after they bought out the
Ferro Corporation, four of which are
located in North America, with the fifth
being stationed in Spain. The purchase
was announced on June 4, 2014, and
was A. Schulmans ninth acquisition in
a four year span.
The closure is set to take effect
six months from now, in April, and is
projected to save the company four million
dollars per year, though it will cost them
three million dollars initially to do so.
With that much time before the factory
closes its doors, there is a question as to
whether it can be prevented
At this point, were going to do
everything we can to keep them in
Stryker. Dan Hughes, Mayor of the
village, stated.
And just what would it take to do
that?
Were still in the preliminary stages
of researching. Hughes said. Were
looking into any and all possibilities.
But how likely is it that theyll find a
way to do so?
This isnt the first time an acquisition
by A. Schulman has led to a quick closing
of a facility. In 2010, upon purchasing
McCann Color, Inc., it was announced
that A. Schulman was closing its

Polybatch Color Center in Sharon Center,
Ohio. Their reasoning, much as it is with
Stryker, was consolidation. The work of
the Sharon Center facility was shifted to
a McCann plant in North Canton.
While every situation is different,
this does not bode well for the Village
of Stryker. It seems as though it is
A. Schulmans modus operandi to
get significantly larger through the
purchasing of other corporations,
only to reign in that growth through
consolidation and re-division of labor.
That could leave the roughly seventy
employees of the plant in a tight spot.
Stryker Village officials, though prudent
and optimistic about the prospects of A.
Schulman changing their minds, arent
without a back up plan, however. They
are fully prepared to explore methods of
attracting a new business to the facility,
which is in excellent condition.
Its been fairly updated. Hughes
informed about the plant. I hope it
would be appealing to someone.
Again, thats not to say the
administration is giving up on the idea
that A. Schulman can be persuaded to
stay in Stryker.
Thats obviously a possibility.
Hughes acknowledged of A. Schulman
leaving the area. Were hoping for the
most positive outcome.
And that outcome would most
certainly have to include roughly seventy
workers still being employed in six
months.
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WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO
1948 Stryker Varsity Basketball
VARSITY BASKETBALL ... Byrl Short, Donald Stevens, Charles Frost, Mr. Rex,
William Annette, James Nofziger.
STRYKER ADVANCE
110 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1904
S.P. Louys and Charles Henning
left for Ironton to visit B.E. Miles who
is ill with typhoid fever.
Miss Golda Arnold and Hazel Hofheines picked a pint of strawberries in
the patch owned by their grandfather,
Charles Slagel.
L.J. Mignerey sold his house lot to
Mary Swank for $1 cash.
100 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1914
Clothing, good, etc. for the Christmas ship for Europe has been sent
from Stryker.
A girl arrived at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Peter Strong on October 31.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Harvey Juillard on October 28, 1914.
90 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1924
The Stryker school levy had a very
narrow margin carrying by only four
votes.
The American Legion Post moved
into their new quarters, first door
north of the City Hall last week.
Martin L. Davey was elected governor.
In Williams county, Democrats were
elected to hold the office of Clerk, Commissioner, Recorder, and Treasurer.
80 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1934
A Union Thanksgiving Service to
be held at the Methodist church on
Thursday evening, November 27.
Supper 25c at the Methodist chicken supper and Bazaar Dec. 7.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Stipe
at Montpelier Saturday November 17,
1934, a son.
70 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1944
Ellis Wyse has purchased the
Aungst Bros. Elevator at Archbold.
James. H. Ellis, 78, died in West
Unity Thursday.
Pvt. Harmon Haye graduates from
AAF Training Command B-24 Liberator Bomber Mechanics School at Kessler Field, Miss.
60 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1954
Bard Young, John Walker, Fred
Guthrie, and Walter Guthrie have returned from a fishing trip in Minnesota.
Vivian Gates of Toledo, spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Gates and family near
Stryker.
Sally Collins spent the weekend in
the home of Miss Judy Stuckey near
West Unity.
50 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1964
Linda Allgire is the new pie baking
champion of Williams County and will
advance to sectionals in Findlay.
Orrie James Collins, 90, died at his
home in Stryker.
Lyle Nafziger returned to his home
from WCG Hospital where he had been
a patient for several weeks.
40 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1974
Jack Rupp was named as an outstanding runner for Cedarville College.
Ed Wiederkehr was elected president of Stryker Business Associates
recently.
Barb Knapp, 1969 graduate of
Stryker, was chosen V.P. of her sophomore class at Adrian College.
MORE WEST UNITY AREA NEWS
West Unity Omnibus Club Presents Annual House Walk & Craft Show
The Omnibus Club of West Unity presents A Country Christmas, their 26th
Annual Christmas House Walk & Craft Show on Saturday, December 6th. House
Walk Ticket will be $6.00 with tours from 10:00 4:00. A Craft Show will also be
held at the Kissell Building, 509 North Main Street at Memorial Park, from 8:00
9:00. No tickets are required to attend the Craft Show. Lunch will also be available.
Pre-sale tickets may be purchased at The Holly Jolly Christmas Store in West Unity.
It is requested children under 12 years of age not participate in the house walk.
Daren Meyers
22047 County Road M, West Unity

The home was built in 1842 by John
R. Cliffton of New Jersey. The heritage
continued through generations with the
home births of; Son, Samuel Leland in
1850, Daughter, Mabel in 1882, her son,
Millard in 1899, his daughter, Donna in
1928 (Darens mother). Daren was not
born in the home but a hospital in 1965.
The maple tree in front of the house
was brought in a shoe box from New Jersey when the family came to settle.
On the farm was the Cliffton Cider Mill and Saw Mill which was left of the
house in the apple orchard. Family history recounts tales of local native American
Indians watching the familys log cabin being built on M50. This was the first
dwelling of Darens ancestors.
Many alterations to the structure have occurred over the years. In 1970 there
was the addition of a garage and pillars were added to the porch. A bomb shelter
was built under the kitchen in response to the 1950s fears of the cold war. Much
thought went into construction. Shelves were built that could be made into beds.
The walls were 2 thick.
The home was uninhabited from 1992 to 2003 when Daren purchased the
farm. Horse hair plaster was removed when remodeling the rooms. The home has
5 bedrooms.
Darens daughter, Jackie and friend, Glenda Lehman, have lovingly decorated
the home for your enjoyment.
Dont forget to check out the writing on side of the barn. When barn Artist, Scott
Hagan, came to Williams County to paint the Bi-Centennial barns (1 per county) he
was requested to paint the verse on the Meyers barn.
Glass Pieces Studios
106 North Lincoln Street, West Unity
Glass Pieces Studios is housed in
the former AA Egg Factory in West
Unity, Ohio. Bill and Michele McKinney
purchased the building in 1998, a few
short days before it was to go up for
auction, with the hopes of opening a
studio there...someday. The McKinneys
owned and operated Glass Pieces Studio
in Toledo, Ohio at the time.
In 2000 Bill completed the process of refurbishing the building and construction
of all the necessary glassblowing equipment. He fired up the glass furnace on
Mothers Day weekend as his gift to his wife. They have since been creating unique
glassware and teaching classes and workshops.
In 2005 Michele convinced Bill to clear more space in the building for her and
she added a pottery wheel to the studio. Michele creates many original hand built
and thrown pieces of ceramics there.
The McKinneys invite you to join them for a tour and watch them as they will be
demonstrating their artwork on the House Walk.
MORE STRYKER AREA NEWS
Community Christmas Movie Night

To Be Held At The Stryker Library
The Stryker Library will be holding
a Community Christmas Movie Night
on Tuesday, December 9th beginning
at 6:00 pm. Youre invited to come and
watch, A Christmas Tree Miracle. The
warm-hearted Christmas tale to remind
us that in the holiday season, the best
gifts in life are the simple ones, and that
miracles do happen, if you believe.

This program is free to the public.
Refreshments will be provided. The
Stryker Library is located at 304 S.
Defiance Street. For more information,
contact
library
manager
Connie
Aeschliman at 419-682-5081.
Mark and Julie Hausch

21861 County Road O, West Unity
Mark and Julies home is a past
civil war house built in 1884. Most of
its original woodwork and structure
remains; with the addition of a front
porch, garage and entry way. Mark and
Julie purchased the home in 2006 from
Ken and Amanda Walker and have added
many of their own special touches.
The dining room hosts the family Christmas tree while the Grandchildrens
Tree will be awaiting special gifts from Santa in the sun room, along with other
trees decorated throughout the house.
In addition, known by many as The Christmas Barn due to its colors, it too
will feature decorations to keep in the spirit of the season. We would like to wish
everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Rod & Rose Miller
27478 Fulton County
Road M, West Unity
This spacious wooded land is the
home of Rod and Rose Miller. It was
built in 1980 by Rod and his wife Jane
(deceased). The home reflects a simple
style throughout. Rod and Rose enjoy
collecting unique pieces of antiques,
which you will see throughout their
home. Each room has a unique nativity scene. Upon entering, you will be greeted
by a collection of cobalt blue pieces which Rose enjoys collecting.
The family room has 2 large bank safes. One is a 1919 Mosler Cannonball safe
which was manufactured for the Farmers Commercial & Savings Bank in West
Unity, which is in original condition. The other is a Diebold Bank Safe which was
made about 1900. Keeping time throughout the home is an International Master
Clock which was made in 1925. This beautiful clock was originally installed in
the Ralston Purina Company in St. Louis, MO. This room features their family
tree, which consists of family ornaments, a few of Roses children when they were
younger, and now her grandchildren grace the tree with their homemade ornaments
to Nana.
The living room features a nature tree. This room has large windows which reveal
a beautiful view of their woods and wildlife. Continuing through the home are 3
bedrooms with unique themes: A Victorian bedroom, Roses snowman collection,
and a Miller/Johnson genealogy tree.
The basement has a simple floor plan to accommodate Roses sewing/crafts
area to be joined with an area for the grandchildren to hang out. A tree has been
decorated with homemade crafty items. Rod would call his man cave his machine
shop.
Their home was decorated with the help of Roses daughters and daughter-inlaw. Rod and Rose welcome you to their home and hope you enjoy your visit.
West Franklin United Methodist
Church Corner of Fulton
Co. Rd. L & 27-1 Fayette
The West Franklin United Methodist
Church sits in the center of what was a
thriving community in the mid 1800s
called Masters Corners. There was an
ashery, photographer, physician, cane
mill, cider mill, blacksmith, wagon maker,
undertaker and other businesses within
two miles of the corner of Fulton County
Roads L and 26-50.

By about 1855, there were 4 church buildings within sight of the Corners. The
Quaker Friends church to the south, the Mill Creek Baptist to the east, Mt. Salem
Presbyterian to the north and the Methodist church.
The first Methodist church building was built in about 1845 on land donated by
Ezekiel Masters. That first building is said to have been the first church built in Fulton
County. The present brick church replaced the wooden structure in 1875. The family of
Ezekiel Masters donated an addition on the back of the church in 1891 in his memory.
In 2010, a new addition was designed and constructed by Kevins Home Remodeling
of West Unity and added a handicap accessible bathroom and an outside wheelchair
ramp. It also offers more classroom and gathering space.
Church members will be sharing nativity and lighthouse collections and the greenery
arrangements will be supplied by Surely Daisies of Montpelier. There will also be a
Sweet Shop available with delectable treats supplied by Jessica Tingley of Lucettas
Legacy of Stryker.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH
National Antique Tractor Pulls at Fulton County Fairgrounds
Wauseon Christmas Parade, 7:00 PM, followed by Santa at the Depot
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH
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Wauseon City Council Meeting 5:00 PM
West Unity Chamber of
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND
Fulton County Drug Summit at Founders Hall 7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD
Wauseon Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet 6:00 PM

Montpelier Park Board Meeting 7:00 PM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4TH
West Unity Library - Tail Waggin Tutors 4:00 PM

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Fayette Village Council Learns Fayette Villagers Gather To Discuss
Community Banking Options
Of Storm Sewer Extension Issues
PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
GRIEVANCE Ms. Wava Kramer addresses the

Fayette Village Council referencing the damages done
to her house during the North Gorham Street storm
sewer extension.
By: Timothy Kays
The Fayette Village

Council
convened
in
regular session on the
evening of November 19.
Appearing
before
the Board were Michael
and
Wava
Kramer,
referencing the storm
sewer extension going
in on North Gorham
Street in relation to the
TRW expansion project.
Wava said that a tree
that she didnt know was
going to be removed was
in fact removed. After
the new pipeline was
laid, the construction
company tamped down
the excavated ground.
When they tamped the
ground down, Wava
said, it shook my
whole house. It shook the
windows; I had a picture
fall off the fireplace. It
cracked a pipe from the
bath tub and the toilet,
and it leaked through
our
kitchen
ceiling.
She presented pictures
documenting the damage,
along with a copy of a
bill for the plumbing.
Mayor
Ruth
Marlatt
addressed
Council,
saying, Someone needs

to pay for this and not
them. Councilor Scott
Wagner suggested that
Council
refrain
from
paying until the Kramers
complete the repairs,
and then submit a final
bill, a suggestion to
which all parties agreed.
Mayor Marlatt asked for
a motion to bind Council
to the agreement to
reimburse the Kramers
for the damages, to
which Councilor Wagner
obliged. It was asked
about a replacement
for the tree, whereupon
Mayor Marlatt replied, I
will plant a tree. Put to
a vote, Council approved
the
reimbursement
measure without dissent.
Village Administrator
Steve
Blue
updated
Council on the well
house and lift station
alarm
upgrades.
He
also reported that the
potential labor issues at
TRW have been cleared
with the signing of a new
contract.
Amongst the items
in the VFO report of
Ms. Karin Sauerlender,
included
a
request
that Council approve

the waiver of the post
audit hearing. Council
approved the measure
without dissent. Council
approved the payment of
bills totaling $34,149.58.
Council heard and
approved the third and
final reading of Ordinance
2014-14, revising the
parking regulations for
the Downtown District,
as well as the second
reading of Ordinance
2014-20 pertaining to
appropriations for 2015.
Council then debated
Ordinance
201421,
referencing
the
prohibition of animals
within
village
limits.
According to Exhibit A
of the new ordinance,
the only animals to be
allowed are defined as
companion
animals,
meaning
those
kept
within
a
domicile.
Animals not considered
companion animals were
listed in Subsection D
as, but not limited to,
horses, cattle, swine,
sheep, geese, ducks,
turkeys, chickens, or
other fowl. Determining
that more clarifications
are needed, decided to
bypass the issue until a
later meeting.
Under
suspended
rules of reading, Council
adopted Resolution 201406 extending the Indigent
Defense Contract for
2015, Resolution 201407 approving the 2015
Dog Warden contract,
and Resolution 201408, approving the Solid
Waste Management Plan.
Prior
to
resigning
into executive session
to
discuss
employee
compensation, Council
approved a $38,691.00
change order to Gleason
for the TRW storm sewer
and final adjustments of
quantities.
No action was taken as
a result of the executive
session.
Timothy Kays can be reached
at [email protected]
By: Shar Dimick
A standing-room only crowd of

concerned villagers gathered at the
Fayette Opera House November 18 to
discuss community banking options in
light of Huntington Banks announcement
on September 25 of the closing of both
Fayette branches leaving the community
without a local bank.
Mayor Ruth Marlatt kicked off the
Fayette Chamber-sponsored open public
forum, highlighting the many businesses
and the other positive aspects of Fayette.
Marlatt said, Even though we are
experiencing the closing of Huntington
Bank for our local economic development
endeavors, we are working with banks
that are represented this evening and
others that couldnt be with us this
evening. We want to thank them for
coming and we want them to learn a bit
about us.
Keep in mind, she continued, that
tonight we want to focus on looking
forward to new possibilities for our
community. We need to work together to
make Fayette the great community that it
deserves to be and at the same time bring
thriving business to our community.
Martlatt turned the discussion over to
Dee Ferguson, a 30-year bank employee
who gave a brief history of the bank
buildings now owned by Huntington
Bank. She said the original bank was
incorporated in the fall of 1906 and has
been run steadily as a bank with many
different names and owners for over a 100
years. It became a Huntington branch
in 2007 when Huntington acquired Sky
Bank.
The forum then opened up to the floor
for questions and comments led by Tom
Spiess, director of the Fayette Community
Fine Arts Council and former Fayette
Village Administrator. Spiess said that
they invited eight Northwest-Ohio area
banks to the forum to learn more about the
community and the potential of locating a
branch in Fayette. He said that they had
a wonderful response and heard from
every bank. Spiess said that four of those
eight banks had representatives at the
meeting. He went on to compare Fayette
to other similar-sized communities and
outlined the community banks present in
those communities.
Spiess took questions from the
audience whose main concerns ranged
from the closing of the ATM machine to the
inability to get change for local businesses
to run to the security risk many nonprofits (churches) and other business
had making nightly deposits and having
to drive 20 miles to the nearest branch.
Business-owners emphasized the need to
have a local bank in their community to
do business with.
PHOTO BY SHAR DIMICK, STAFF
SPEAKING TO CONCERNED CITIZENS

... Mayor Ruth Marlatt addresses people
at the public community banking forum.
Brian Miller, Vice President of
Sherwood State Bank, said Our
challenge for this community would
simply be finding a facility. Like you
said we think we could attract deposits,
attract business. We do what you need
done in this community. Thats what
we do. But its also our understanding
that Huntington probably would not be
willing to sell their current real estate to a
bank. He continued to say that finding
real estate was only a challenge not an
obstacle to doing business in Fayette, but
that they or whoever comes to Fayette
would need the communitys help to find
a location or realtor.
Spiess as well as several other business
owners assured the bankers present
that finding a location to build a bank
would not be an issue. Spiess also said
We have had conversations with some
banks but it became apparent from those
banks and those institutions that the
thing we ought to do in our community
is what we should be doing nationally
and everything else is be transparent,
and part of that transparency is to say
heres a group lets introduce bankers to
customers and customers to the people
that theyll entrust their wealth to and
their wellbeing. And so thats what
tonight is. Have we had conversations? Of
course theres been some conversations,
but none to any point where someone
would say is there a deal on the table.
Shar may be reached at
[email protected]
Fayette Local Board Of Education Approves Staffing & Donation Measures

By: Timothy Kays
The Fayette Local Board of Education
convened in regular session on the
evening of November 11.
In financial items, the Board accepted
a total of 23 donations, with the majority
destined for FFA Leadership Night tee
shirts. The listing of donations was as
follows
$200 from Hibbard Excavating for FFA
Leadership Night T-shirts
$100 from Quality Tube Services for FFA
$100 from TRW for FFA Leadership Night
T-shirts
$200 from Farm Credit Services for FFA
$100 from Countryside Farms for FFA
$100 from Fountain Valley Enterprises
for FFA Leadership Night T-shirts
$50 from The Corks Winery LLC for FFA
$50 from Burkholder Club Lambs for
FFA Leadership Night T-shirts
$100 from Brookview Farm Inc for FFA
$50 from Kinsman Propane, Inc for FFA
$200 from Pettisville Grain for FFA
$100 from Martinline LLC for FFA
$30 from Archbold Equipment for FFA
$100 fromRaymond & Stutzman Farm
for FFA Leadership Night T-shirts
$100 from David Wheeler Construction
LLC for FFA Leadership Night T-shirts
$75 from Bussing Family Farms for FFA
$50 from Grace and Randy Brehm for
FFA Leadership Night T-shirts
$50 from Brehm Show Cattle for FFA
$50 from The Saw Shop for FFA

$700 from Fulton County Pork Producers
for FFA Activities
$350 from Fulton County Pork Producers
to incorporate Pork Products in lessons
for Family Consumer Science Classes
$641.55 from Dan Feasel for 2014 Cross
Country Invite Awards
$1,500 from TRW for the Athletic Fields
project
The Board retired into executive session
at 7:36, returning to regular session at
8:40 to address personnel issues. Those
issues approved by the Board included,
Geoffrey Gilmore and Sarah Weiland as
Co-coaches for a combined seventh and
eighth grade girls basketball team for
2014-2015.
Janet Miller as a volunteer for High
School Girls Basketball for the 20142015 season, pending appropriate
backgrounds and reference checks.
Vonda Amweg for a Title Reading
Resource Teacher at $16.44 per hour up
to a maximum of 459 hourspaid via
grant.
Ruth Hutchison as a substitute
secretary for fiscal year 2015.
Andy Vanzile as a Varsity Track Coach
for 2014-2015.
Tyler Downing as a Varsity Track Coach
for 2014-2015.
Jennifer Williams as an Asst. Softball
Coach for 2014-2015.
Irene Fether for a one-time $750
increase on base salary, and .30 per hour
increase for fiscal years 2014 through
2016.
Steve Snider to include a one-time $750
increase on base salary and .30 per hour
increase for fiscal years 2014 through
2016.
Amend the Superintendents contract
for Erik Belcher to a 250 day contract
beginning fiscal year 2015
Amend the treasurers contract with
Kelly Bentley to pay at a per diem rate of
$249.40 beginning August 1, 2014

A three year contract of 194 days for
Becky Short at $220 per day beginning
fiscal year 2015
The Board also approved cell phone
reimbursement for administrators.
The Board agreed to a protocol dealing
with the refund of money from a student
lunch account. For any student who
has withdrawn, a written request for a
refund of any money remaining in their
account must be submitted. A refund will
be issued less any fees owed. An email
request is acceptable. Students who are
graduating at the end of the year will
be given a refund of their balance if it is
$5.00 or more. A negative payment will

be entered on their account to close it out.
If a refund is due, the first option is to
transfer the funds to a siblings account.
If there is no sibling, than a refund check
will be issued. Again, a written request or
email must be submitted for a refund.
Finally, the Board agreed to the
renewal of Jeanne Johnson as member
of the Normal Memorial Library Board
of Trustees. Her term will be January 1,
2015, through December 31, 2021. The
Board also agreed to a two year contract
for snow removal with Jeff Keefer for the
2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school years.
[email protected]
REFLECTIONS FROM FAYETTES PAST
1948 FAYETTE GIRLS GLEE
GIRLS GLEE ... First Row: Breta Johnson, Doris Taylor, Mary Lou Gallup,
Marvel DLamater, Colleen Ford, Eileen Johnson, Marilyn Woodard, Lois
Scarburough, Helen Rice. Second Row: Martha Treat, Bernice Keefer, Phyllis Borton, Maxine Miller, Eileen Stemen, Rosemary Murphy, Velma Schaffner, Nedra Bacon, Marilyn Huntley, Mr. Cummins. Third Row: Natalie Glover, Barbara Luttrell, Virginia Borton, Mabel Robey, Mary Lou Sarnac, Pat
Ely, Joanne Wolf, Francis Johnson, Pat Smith, Ann Davenport, Mary Lou
Funk, Joan Schaffner.

Wauseon Board Of Education Answers Questions Regarding Retire-Rehire Of Superintendent

By: Chelsie Firestone
In a public meeting
held during the November
17 regular board meeting
of the Wauseon Board

of Education, the Board
answered a few questions
regarding the retire-rehire
of Superintendent Larry
Brown that were raised by
those in attendance. Those

questions ultimately boiled
down to two questions:
What did the Board see as
the justification of offering
the retire-rehire to Mr.
REFLECTIONS OF THE PAST

1941 Wauseon Chief Staff
PHOTO BY CHELSIE FIRESTONE, STAFF
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE ... Both Quintin Resier and Trevor Dominique were
recently recognized and commended by the Wauseon Board of Education for their
outstanding athletic performances. Reiser broke the previous NWOAL Cross Country
Time, held for 31 years, with a time of 15:34.94 at the NWOAL League Cross Country
Tournament and Dominique tied the lowest golf score in league history with his score of
69 at the NWOAL League Golf Tournament. Pictured are (from left) Mike Marshall, Varsity
Golf Coach; Trevor Dominique; Quintin Reiser; and Keith Leatherman, WHS Principal.
CHIEF STAFF ... Row 1: Helen Leu, Asst. Editor; Mary Schadle, Bill Abbs, Betty Segrist, Elda Jane Geringer. Row 2: Miss Kirk, Advisor; Marjorie McClure, Barbara Lawrence, Jean Campbell, Betty Batdorf, Betty Pultz. Row 3: John Omler, Ward Burkholder, Warren Smith, Editor; Donald Osborne, Ned Robinson, Mr. Roach, Advisor.
Wauseon Native Gains Valuable

Experience Through Internship
FINDLAY, OH -- Kristen Kahrs,
of Wauseon, Ohio, is a hospitality
management intern for Findlay Country
Club in Findlay, Ohio.
Kahrs is a junior working on a degree

in sport and event management.
Food For Fines Program At

Williams County Public Libraries
The Williams County
Public
Library,
with
branches
in
Bryan,
Edgerton, Edon, Pioneer,
Stryker, and West Unity
will be collecting food
and other items for
the needy during the
month of December in
an effort to give back
to
the
communities
that support them. The
libraries will be holding
a Food for Fines drive.
All foods that are brought
in to the libraries will
remain in the community
where they are donated
and be given to local food
pantries.
For the Food for
Fines program, patrons
who bring in boxed or
canned, non-perishable
food items will be given a
Food for Fines coupon

good towards up to fifty
cents off an overdue fine
at the library for each
item that they donate.
Some
possible
suggestions of food items
to be donated include:
peanut butter, chunky
soups, canned meats,
canned tuna, canned
fruits and vegetables,
canned juice, hot and
cold
boxed
cereals,
macaroni and cheese
mixes,
pasta,
pasta
sauces, rice or noodle
mixes, coffee, and teas.
It is requested that items
be in boxes or cans and
not in glass containers.
Other non-food items will
also be accepted such
as toilet paper, paper
towels, napkins, tissues,
hand soap, laundry and

dish detergent, cleaning
products,
shampoo,
toothpaste, toothbrushes,
shaving cream, razors,
deodorant, and feminine
hygiene products.
The
following
restrictions will apply
for the Food for Fines
coupons. These coupons
will not be valid toward
the payment of lost or
damaged items or toward
the debt collect fee.
These coupons will not
be redeemable for cash,
and no change or credit
will be given if the fine
being paid is less than the
coupon value amount.
The coupons will have an
expiration date of March
31, 2015.
For questions or for
further information on
this
program,
please
contact Kylee Matthews
at 419-636-6734 ext.
274.
If we
meet by
accident
Dont Forget
Hit A
Deer, Win
A Turkey
You
should
call
Brown? Would the same

offer be made to other
employees,
particularly
those of long tenure, of
the school system?
The
overriding sentiment of
those questions seemed
to be if its good for one,
it ought to be good for
everyone.
Board member Larry
Fruth explained that there
were two primary reasons
that the Board believed
that offering the retirerehire to Mr. Brown was an
appropriate move because
it would both save the tax
payers money and because
Mr. Brown was valuable
to the school system. Its
a huge savings to the
tax payers and we know
we have a good person,
explained Fruth.
We
would be taking a risk to
hire any one else.
Board President Sandra
Griggs responded to the
question of whether or
not
such
opportunity
would be offered to other
employees of the school
system. I dont think
any of us knew that there
were other individuals who
were interested, explained
Griggs. This is not the first
time we have done this. We
have offered retire-rehire to
employees in the past and
I dont see any reason why
we wouldnt be willing to
discuss that again at some
point in the future.
After
closing
the
public meeting portion of
the meeting, the Board
moved on to commend
students Quintin Reiser
and Trevor Dominique for
their outstanding athletic
performance. Reiser, a
cross
country
runner,
recently broke the NWOAL
record of 15:37 that had
been in place for 31 years.
Reisers time at the NWOAL
League
Cross
Country
tournament was 15:34.94.
Trevor
Dominiques
commendation came for
trying the lowest score in

league history with a 69
at the NWOAL League Golf
tournament. It was later
noted that each of the boys
also earned Fall Scholar
Athlete honors.
The
Wauseon
Middle School was also
commended by the Board
for the schools recent
designation as both a
High Performing School of
Honor and an Ohio School
of Promise. This marks the
second year that the school
has been designated as a
High Performing School
of Honor and Middle
School Principal Joe Friess
expressed his gratitude for
the faculty and the staff of
the Middle School as well
as how proud he was of
receiving the designations
and of the entire school
system. This is not just the
Middle School. We, from
Kindergarten through High
School, are all one system
that works together and
this is honor not just for
the Middle School, but for
the entire school.
Financial
matters
approved by the board
during
the
meeting
included:
The authorization for
then and now certificates
for invoices from Clay
Ewell
Education,
Earl
Mechanical, and Troy Gype.
All
bills,
financial
reports, and investments
as presented
Donations of $200 from
St. Caspar Catholic Church
to the WHS Student Council
after
school
program,
$250 from TPL Properties
to the WHS Art Club,
$1808.95 from Parents
Supporting Schools to the
WPS Student Activity fund,
$2785.19 from Parents
Supporting
Schools
to
the WES Student Activity
Fund, $500 from Parents
Supporting Schools to the
WES Student Activity fund,
and $30 from Brush Creek
to the WES Student Activity
fund.
Modifications
and
supplemental modifications
to the FY15 Permanent
Appropriations and FY15
Certificate of Resources
A $200 increase to the
WHS Concessions Change
Fund
The adoption of the
updated
Section
125
Flexible Spending Plan
Agreement with American
Fidelity to reflect January
1, 2015 insurance premium
changes, inclusion of the
High Deductible Health

Plan and HAS.
Personnel
items
approved by the Board
included:
The
resignation
of
Leslie Gype as a full time
Bus
Driver,
effective
November 7, 2014
An amendment with
the parental leave request
of Joe Allen to reflect a
change in the start date
from October 7 to November
3, 2014 with an end date of
November 25, 2014
A request for parental
leave for Amic Richer,
effective
January
29
through March 27, 2015
The
resignation
of
Angie Spadafore as the
WES Principals Secretary,
effective November 6, 2014
The resignation for
the purpose of retirement
of Robin Fisher as a
WHS Physical Education
Teacher, effective May 31,
2015.
Several
individuals
as Athletic Department
workers and volunteers for
the playoff football game,
retroactive to November 7,
2014
Additionally, the board
approved the entrance
into a service agreement
for sensory services and
conductive
education
between
the
Wauseon
Exempted Village School
District and Saras Garden
for the 2014-15 school
year.
The Board also heard
from building principals,
who all commented on the
Veterans Day programs
held by their schools. All
expressed their gratitude to
Guy Gruters, a POW from
December 1967 through
March 1973, for coming to
speak with the students
about his experiences.
The
Board
entered
into Executive Session
for the discussion of
employment of personnel
and the sale of property.
The Board authorized the
Superintendent to enter
into an auction agreement
with Whalen Realty for
the sale of the Burr Road
property. No further action
was taken and the meeting
was adjourned.
The next meeting of
the Wauseon Board of
Education will be held on
Monday, December 8 at
5:30 PM at the Board of
Education Office.
Chelsie can be reached at
[email protected]
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE

WAUSEON FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Wauseon Firemans Association would like to take this opportunity to
express our gratitude and THANK the community and businesses of Wauseon by
attending our 2014 Feather Party and supporting our Annual Fundraiser. Your
monetary contributions and items used for the auction enabled firefighters to
have a successful fundraiser. Due to the unselfish acts of the local residents,
churches, businesses, organizations and surrounding communities, you have
shown your commitment in providing the Wauseon Fire Department with the
latest technology.
This years donations will be used to help purchase additional training materials
and to replace outdated equipment as needed.
The Wauseon Fire Department wishes you and your family a safe and joyful
holiday season.
We have 50 courtesy Cars
Sincerely, Members of the Wauseon Firemans Association
at no cost to you when we repair you vehicle
Welcome Winter in Wauseon

PARADES, TOURS, SHOPPING & SANTA
November 29 - December 23, 2014
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Saturday November 29
7:00 PM
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Favorite Holiday Traditions Return To Wauseon, OH

HOLIDAY PARADE, SANTA,
BOOK SIGNINGS AND MORE!
The Downtown Wauseon Association and the

Fulton County Historical Society kicks off the
holiday season with the annual parade on Saturday, November 29. The parade starts at the
county courthouse at 7:00 pm and ends with
free refreshments at the Wauseon Depot. Historical Society President, Carl Buehrer will be the
2014 Grand Marshall and Muddy Mud Hen will
also be part of the parade, thanks to the local
5/3 Bank. Santa and Mrs. Claus will exit their
parade float and be in attendance, and horse
drawn surrey rides will be available for a minimal fee after the parade.
The Wauseon Downtown Association is looking for businesses, churches, community organizations and even individuals, who would like
to participate. There are no entry fees. To register, please email: wauseondowntown@gmail.
com or mail to P.O. Box 3, Wauseon, OH 43567.
Local author, Bob Krumm will be on hand
at the depot to sign his newly released book
Wauseon. Highlights from the book include
images of Wauseons first dirt streets, the first
Homecoming in 1934, and industries like the
flashlight factory and the Malleable Iron Works
plant. Wauseon is available at the Fulton
County museum, fultoncountyhs.org or through
Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.
A portion of the proceeds from each book will
benefit the new Museum & Welcome Center of
Fulton County, OH.
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Homespun Holiday is the theme for this

years Fulton County Christmas at the Fulton
County Museum on Monroe Street. 10 groups
from around the county have beautifully deco-
rated rooms of the museum for the holiday season. Vote for your favorite! The Museum will be
open for tours:
Sunday, December 7, from noon to 5
Monday December 8 Friday, December 12,

from 4:00 to 8:00pm each night
Saturday, December 13, from 10:00 to 2:00

with a second book signing by Bob Krum.
Admission: All ages $10, members and
children $8. Note: The last two tours each
night are reserved for ages 18+ If payment is not
received by or during the 2 weeks prior, your
time slot will be re-opened to other people. NO
REFUNDS will be issued unless the event is cancelled. Call or e-mail to make a reservation and
send a check or make web-payment afterwards.
HOLIDAY CONCERT LUNCHEON

The Evergreen High School vocal ensemble
will perform a Christmas concert at the Wauseon
Senior Center at 1:00 pm on Friday, December
12. Seniors are invited to lunch at noon.
Please make a lunch reservation by December
10 at 419-337-9299. Suggested lunch donation
of $1.50 for Fulton County seniors 60 and over.
Suggested donation of $3.50 for non-seniors
and out-of-county residents.
SANTA AT THE DEPOT

Children can discuss their hopes and dreams
for Christmas with Santa at the Wauseon Depot
and enjoy the holiday train display during the
10 days before Christmas Eve:
Sun. Dec. 14, 2:30 - 4pm
Mon.Fri., Dec. 15 - 19, 6:30 - 8pm
Sat. & Sun. Dec. 20 & 21, 2:30 - 4pm
Mon. & Tues., Dec. 22 - 23, 6:30 - 8pm
This annual event is sponsored by the
Wauseon Rotary Club, the Wauseon Fire Department, and the Fulton County Historical Society.
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Ten Students Complete NSCCs Phlebotomy Technician Program
ARCHBOLD, OHIO Ten students

completing Northwest State Community
Colleges
phlebotomy
technician
certificate program were recently
recognized in a special ceremony. The
program leads to entry-level positions
in the healthcare field, and students

may choose to continue their education
for an associate degree in medical
assisting.
The
following
graduates
were
honored:
Fulton
County:
Genie
Garcia
(Archbold), Amber Loar (Archbold) and
Taylor Meeker (Delta)
Henry County: Laura Imhoof (Liberty
Center) and Paige Warnimont (Hamler)
Williams County: Leslie Larsen
(Sherwood), Brook Norris (West Unity),

Angela Rutledge (Bryan), Natalie
Short (Stryker) and Kelsey Sparks
(Montpelier).
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Angela Rutledge (Bryan), Natalie Short (Stryker), Brooke Norris (West Untiy), Leslie FULTON COUNTY ... Students completing the program from Fulton County are:
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CHURCH & SPIRITUAL NEWS
Devotional Thought / Fellowship of Christian Athletes

BY: REX STUMP - THE STRUGGLE WITHIN!
The athletic
field is all about
competition! It
is a struggle, a
battle, a game
played to see
who will end up
on top. We compete
knowing
someone will be
victorious and
someone will be
defeated.
But
as Ive gotten
older, Ive discovered the athletic fields and
arenas are not
the only place where a struggle is taking place. Ive
discovered there is a struggle in my heart. Its a
competition between the One True God that I worship versus the gods of this world. Whether Im
seeking comfort, security, or hope it is sometimes
easier to look at myself or other things instead of
God. No doubt about it, the lures and desires of this
world go nose to nose with the One True God and
the competition begins for my heart.
But what Ive learned is that our God is a jealous
God who loves us with an incredible love. He doesnt
want to share us with anyone else. Exodus 34:14
says, You must worship no other gods, for the Lord,
whose very name is Jealous, is a God who is jealous
about his relationship with you.
Jeremiah 2:11-13 says, Has any nation ever
traded its gods for new ones, even though they are
not gods at all? Yet my people have exchanged their
glorious God for worthless idols! The heavens are
shocked at such a thing and shrink back in horror
and dismay, says the Lord. For my people have
done two evil things: They have abandoned me-
the fountain of living water. And they have dug for

themselves cracked cisterns that can hold no water
at all!
God makes it clear that heaven is disappointed
with how we have at times forgotten God and chosen for ourselves our own gods to worship. Rain
was scarce about half the year, so the people in
those days would dig their cisterns and then line
them with bricks and plaster to hold the water. But
the cisterns were always breaking and losing water.
Even when they didnt break, the water would often
become stagnant or the supply would be inadequate.
So when you consider that these people would get
their water from a leaky stagnant cistern compared
to a fresh spring, it seems really ridiculous. Who
would ever choose a cistern as their water source
when a spring of crystal clear water was available?
But that is a great picture of how we often choose
false gods over the One True God! We choose a broken well with stagnant water, instead of the spring
of fresh water. We look to something or someone to
do for us what God was meant to do for us.
Lets admit that there is a competition in our
heart to place God on the throne of our lives. Lets
admit that at times its hard to empty ourselves of
these false gods (love, power, me, money, comfort,
entertainment, sports). Lets begin with starting the
day in prayer, asking God to be the Lord of our lives!
Ask God to give you a hunger for Him. Ask God to
help you choose the living water over the stagnant
water. Mark Batterson said, If you are not hungry
for God, its because you are full of yourself! If you
are full of yourself there is no room for Gods Spirit!
Im learning I must replace those false gods with the
One True God!
The competition has already begunlet the Glory
be Gods!
For more reading check out Hebrews 12:28,
Ephesians 5:5, Isaiah 26:12-13
The Red Cross Asks Residents To Give Something

That Means Something This Holiday Season
The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to give
something that means something this holiday season
a lifesaving blood donation.
Blood donations often decline this time of year
when donors get busy with holiday festivities and
travel. Severe winter weather and seasonal illnesses,
like the flu, can also have a serious impact on blood
donations, but the need for blood remains steady.
On average, the Red Cross must collect 15,000 blood
products every day for patients across the country.
Eligible donors with all types are needed, especially
those with O negative, A negative and B negative. To
learn more about donating blood and to schedule an
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App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS
(1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Williams
County:
Friday, December 5 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.,
Stryker High School, 400 South Defiance Street in
Stryker.
Thursday, December 11 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
Knights of Columbus Bryan, 1216 Buffalo Road in
Bryan.
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood
Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED
CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or
for more information. All blood types are needed to
ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card
or drivers license or two other forms of identification
are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years
of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh
at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health
may be eligible to donate blood. High school students
and other donors 18 years of age and younger also
have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Winning The Battle

For A Generation
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO
DO BEFORE YOU DIE?
Who
among
us
hasnt
thought about what we would
like to do before we die? For
some, a bucket list of things
to do before we pass may focus
on travel or childhood fantasies
that never came to pass. For
others, a bucket list may move
from temporal things to do to
items that reflect eternal values.
As I thought about a bucket
list for me it would come down
to a couple of things, that all my
children would have the certain
hope of eternal life with Jesus Christ and that those
I have hurt in this life and those who have hurt me
could have the certain experience of forgiveness and
reconciliation.
As I mentioned earlier, not all bucket lists reflect
an eternal mindset, for example, consider the last
wish dreams of pop musician Neil Young
In his new book, Special Deluxe: A Memoir of Life
and Cars, 68-year-old (as of October 2014) musician
Neil Young, writes about having dinner with his son
Ben at the same restaurant where he first met Bens
mother, Pegi, four decades earlier. Young writes: [As
I pulled into the parking lot of that restaurant], I felt
the passage of time and how fleeting it is. In a silent
prayer to the Great Spirit, I asked to be worthy of
more time. There was still much to do.
And what, exactly, is on his list of things to do
before he dies? Young continues: Number one:
love and happiness and enjoying the Earth for what
its worth, which is an incredible place to be. And
number two: protect that Earth for the children and
the grandchildren and their grandchildren, and on
and on. Those are the things that matter to me.
What do you need to do before you die? I believe
that scripture has summarized a bucket list that
everyone could buy in to, a prayer and practice that
would be a great way to finish well Micah6:8,
(NASB77) 8 He has told you, O man, what is good;
And what does the LORD require of you But to do
justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with
your God?
May God grant to you the courage to live out your
days fulfilling His desire for you to finish well.
Rick Jones previously served on the staff of Defiance
Area Youth for Christ for 36 years, first as a ministry
coordinator and later as Executive Director. Rick is
currently a pastor of an area local church.
Hallett, Hallett
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Public Notice
NOTICE - The Montpelier Utility Office will be closing at
Noon on Wednesday, November 26th and will not re-open
until Monday, December 8th due to renovations. During the week of December 1st 5th we will still be available on the second floor of the Town Hall. You can enter
through the doors on the East side of the building. Please
utilize our night deposit box for making utility payments
which will still be available by the main entrance to the
Utility Office. We apologize for any inconvenience this
may cause.
Legals
LEGALS - On November 10, 2014, the Council of the Village of Pioneer, Ohio passed the following legislation:
Ordinance No. 16-2014: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2014 AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY. This Ordinance increases appropriations
for fiscal year 2014 and allows the Village to reallocate
various existing line item balances for fiscal year 2014
for municipal purposes and declares an emergency. All
provisions of this Ordinance go into full force and effect
immediately.
Help Wanted
Classroom Substitute
Teachers Needed!
Northwest Ohio ESC is seeking individuals willing to serve as
substitute teachers in public school classrooms throughout the
area. Locations include schools in Defiance, Fulton, Henry and
Williams Counties. Applicants may indicate preferences in school
locations from a list of participating districts, as well as indicate
preferences in grade levels (Preschool Grade 12) and classroom
types (regular and special education classrooms).
If you have a Bachelors Degree and are interested in teaching,
you may be able to obtain an Ohio Substitute Teaching license.
Interested applicants can find applicable forms and process information at http://nwoesc.org/substitutes.
Completed forms must be brought in person to the NwOESC
Office at 205 Nolan Parkway, Archbold. There may be additional
items to be completed on site, such as a background check and an
Ohio Department of Education license application.
The current NwOESC rate for substitute teachers is $80.00 per
day. Local district substitute teacher rates may vary slightly.
Please contact Lauren Nafziger at 567-444-4806
with any questions you may have.
Ordinance 17-2014: AN ORDINANCE TO SET WAGES

FOR 2014. This Ordinance sets wages for Village employees for calendar year 2015. This Ordinance shall be effec- HELP WANTED - Wauseon, Fayette & Pettisville Athletics tive at the earliest time permitted by law.
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ING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND FISCAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE A FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT
WITH AMBOY TOWNSHIP AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The purpose of this Resolution is to authorize
the Village Administrator and Fiscal Officer to renew a
fire protection contract between the Village of Pioneer and ANTIQUES - FORT DEFIANCE ANTIQUES - 402 Clinton
Amboy Township, Michigan for the years 2015 and 2016 Street, Downtown Defiance. 419-782-6003, Monday-Satand declaring an emergency. All provisions of this Resolu- urday 10-5, Sunday 12-5.
tion go into full force and effect immediately.
The complete text of the above legislation can be obtained or viewed at the office of the Village Fiscal Officer, at 409 South State Street, Pioneer, Ohio 43554. This
summary was prepared or reviewed and approved by
Thomas A. Thompson, Village Solicitor for the Village of
Pioneer, Ohio.
Antiques
Real Estate/Auctions
Storage
Wanted
STORAGE - West Unity

Storage Units for Rent.
Month To Month Rates Call 419/924-5007. 10x20
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Classroom Substitute
Paraprofessionals/Aides Needed!
Northwest Ohio ESC is seeking individuals willing to serve as substitute paraprofessionals/classroom aides in public school classrooms
throughout the area. Locations include schools in Defiance, Fulton,
Henry and Williams Counties. Applicants may indicate preferences in
school locations from a list of participating districts, as well as indicate
preferences in grade levels (Preschool Grade 12) and classroom
types (regular and special education classrooms).
If you have a high school diploma and are interested in working in
a classroom as a teachers aide, you may be able to obtain an Ohio
Educational Aide Permit.
Interested applicants can find applicable forms and process information at http://nwoesc.org/substitutes.
Completed forms must be brought in person to the NwOESC Office
at 205 Nolan Parkway, Archbold. There may be additional items to be
completed on site, such as a background check and an Ohio Department of Education license application.
The current NwOESC rate for substitute paraprofessionals is
$65.00 per day. Local district substitute paraprofessional rates may
vary slightly.
Please contact Lauren Nafziger at 567-444-4806
with any questions you may have.
SATURDAY DEC. 13TH 2014 @ 10:00 AM
57 ACRE NORTHWEST TWP. WILLIAM COUNTY

AUCTION CONDUCTED ON LOCATION:
3272 COUNTY ROAD S EDON, OH 43518
JUST WEST OF ST. RT. 49, ON THE SOUTH SIDE.
57 acres with 51.6 tillable consisting primarily of Gilford fine sandy
loam, Kibbie sandy loam, Oshtemo Loamy sand and sandy loam. 4.3
acres wooded on the south end offering good hunting areas. The farm
has good drainage with 2 ditches that has recently had heavy culverts
installed making good access to the entire farm. Road frontage on
County Road S giving ample areas for addition of building or home
sites if desired. Be sure to look this farm over and be prepared to bid
your price for a peace of earth that has a lot to offer. TERMS: 10%
down day of auction, balance at closing. Purchaser will have the right
to delay closing to no later than January 15th if desired.
OWNERS: ANDREW & TIMOTHY WAPPES
WILSON AUCTION & REALTY CO., LTD.

419-636-5500
241 S. Main St., Bowling Green, OH
43402 419-354-7653
Toll Free: 866-870-5500
Auctioneers: Wayne M. Wilson CAI, Brent J. Wilson CAI
Fred Nott, Keith Whitman, William H. Retcher
Richard Reed, Rick Roth, Bart Westfall
Justin VanAlstine, Dave Dempsey
www.WilsonAuctionLtd.com
PUBLIC AUCTION
SATURDAY DEC. 6TH 2014 @ 10:00 AM
Real Estate Sells First!
4 BEDROOM HOME, ANTIQUES, HOUSEHOLD & COLLECTIBLES

LOCATION: 16579 Co. Rd. M Pioneer, Ohio
Location: 25205 Co. Rd. J, Archbold, Ohio 43502
Part-time, 2nd shift, 10 hour shifts,

1 to 2 nights per week in Edgerton.
Ohio Nursing license, CPR cert. and min. 1-yr. exp.
Driver license, insurance, positive attitude,
neat appearance.
FARM LAND AUCTION
Sat., Nov. 29 - 9:30 A.M.
Help Wanted
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Real Estate & Auction
Description: 1 1/2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home on approx. 1.6 acres,

located in Sec. 1, Franklin Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio (Archbold Schools).
This house consists of approx. 1382 sq. ft. including a kitchen, living
room, dining room, bedroom and bath on the main floor. Upstairs are
2 more bedrooms. There is also an attached storage area, detached
garage.
Note: Attention anyone looking for an affordable home in the country!
Stop paying rent and make payments on your own home. Come check
this one out, you wont be sorry.
Terms: 10% down day of sale with balance due on or before 30 days
when marketable title will be presented to buyer. Possession at closing!
Inspection Date: Wed., Nov 19 - 4:00 - 6:00 P.M.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Guns: (Ohio Residents Only) Model 60 semi auto .22 rifle; Remington
600 .222 rifle w/4-12x scope; Remington 12g. Shotgun VR; Ruger SS
Super Redhawk .44mag.; Taurus .22 mag revolver; New England 12g.
Single Shot; Smith Security 8 long Gun Safe; RCBS Rifle Reloading
Press; Powder Measure; Powder Scale; Forster Case Trimmer; Misc.
bullets & reloading equip.
Pickups & Tractor: 1999 Dodge Dakota Sport; 1972 Dodge Pickup;
Case BAC, 3pt., NF, PTO, Chains.
Shop, Lawn & Garden: Simplicity 18hp Hydrostat 44 mower; 3pt. dirt
scoop; 8 3pt. Cultivator; 7 Brillion roller; 2x 3pt Plow; 18x20 Metal Carport; Bolens 1254 Tractor; Huskee Hand Sprayer; Mantis Lawn Sprayer;
Rototiller; hand truck; antique hand cultivator; air compressor; elec. leaf
blower; floor jack; jack stands; platform scale; FG ext. ladder; circular saw;
drills; jig saw; wrenches & sockets; Craftsman tool box; Kerosene heater.
Furniture: Antique trunk; oak rocker; commode; drop leaf table; boot
puller; dresser; desk; chest of drawers; Eden Pure heater; dehumidifier;
regulator clock; Lafayette CBs; Refrigerator; elec. range; pots & pans
OWNER: DONALD D. STUCKEY
Michael Shafffer, Atty.
Frey & Sons, Inc.

Robert G. Frey, Broker & Auctioneer
Archbold, OH 43502 419-445-3739
www.freyandsons.com
THIS SPACIOUS RURAL HOME WITH 1.55 ACRES

SELLS FIRST, BE ON TIME.
First time ever offered for sale, 2 story, 4 Bedroom Country home.
With very peaceful rural location this home has plenty of elbow
room. Home has been well taken care of and ready for your own
personal touches. Selling in an affordable price range this will make
someone the home of their dreams. TAXES: $ $1,229.64/yr prorated at closing. TERMS: 10% down day of sale balance due at
closing.
Antiques & Collectibles: 4 Drawer Oak Dresser w/ Mirror; 5
Drawer Chest of Drawers; Iron Bed Double; Soap Stone Food
Warmer; (2) Dolls; Wooden Primitive Trunk; (4) Matching Kitchen
Chairs; Painted Commode; Wire Egg Baskets; Primitive Tools;
Barn Lantern; Tin Lunch Pail w/ Lid; Small Wicker Hamper; Large
Wicker Hamper; 8 Setting Priscilla China; Hat Pins & Holders;
Singer Sewing Machine; Snow Buddy Figurines; Household: 3 Pc
Bedroom Suite Full Size, Dresser w/ Mirror & 4 Drawer Dresser;
5 Drawer Chest of Drawers; Older Crib; Twin Bed; Longaberger
Baskets; Table & Floor Lamps; Small Kitchen Appliances; Blender,
Mixer, Pie Pans; Linens; 9 Drawer Kneehole Desk; Kitchen Table &
5 Chairs; Crock Pot; Alum Step Ladder; Assorted Lawn & Garden;
Canning Jars; Sauder 5 Cabinet; Sauder Wardrobe; Kenmore Mini
Fridge; GE Electric Range; Maytag Washer; Maytag Dryer, Electric; Tupperware; Admiral 17 CuFt Upright Freezer; (2) Curio Cabinets; Stereo Cabinets; Rocker; (2) Queen Box Springs; Telephone
Stand; (2) TV Stands; Wood 40 Extension Ladder Glassware
& China: RS Prussia Hand Painted China; Antique Hall Autumn
Leaf Dish Collection; CRM & Sugar Unmarked; Bavaria; Large RS
Prussia Bowl; (Iron) Bone China; Souvenir Pieces; Milk Glass; Salt
Cellars; Fostoria; Misc Pressed Glass Pieces; Silesia Bowl; Terms:
Cash, Check w/ Bank Letter, Visa or M/C.
BLANCHE M. BAVIN, TRUST
WILSON AUCTION & REALTY CO., LTD.

419-636-5500
241 S. Main St., Bowling Green, OH
43402 419-354-7653
Toll Free: 866-870-5500
Auctioneers: Wayne M. Wilson CAI, Brent J. Wilson CAI
Denver N. Geitgey CAI, Fred Nott, William H. Retcher,
Shad T. Ridenour CAI, Bart Westfall, Justin VanAlstine
Apprentice Auctioneer: Dave Dempsey
www.WilsonAuctionLtd.com

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Wednesday, November 26th, 2014

(USPS 168-440) - Volume 5 Edition 43

New Councilor Installed At Edon Village Council Looks

PHOTO BY SHAR DIMICK, STAFF

the assessments made on their property.

"The Village Reporter"

Your Hometown News Source

Shar may be reached at

(set to retire in April 2015) and

North Centrals Kirby Miller

PHOTO BY T.J. HUG, STAFF

Kirby Miller is not most people, though.

NEW 2014 FORD FOCUS SE

920 N. Main Street Bryan, OH 419-636-1156 or 1-877-636-1156

Area Obituaries & Death Notices

Orlena Bingham (1920 - 2014)

Lavon O. Joice (1927 - 2014)

Lavon O. Joice, 87, of

Carol S. Wilcox (1948 - 2014)

Pet Pictures With Santa

Dorothy J. Snyder (1918 - 2014)

Doris E. Snow (1918 - 2014)

(Kids - Mom & Dads too)

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ing Matter Harmful to Juveniles, two counts of Unlawful

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