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By: Angi Walkup
THE VILLAGE REPORTER

Offcially, Stryker School
board accepted the resig-
nation of Principal Denise
Meyers at the end of the
2013 school year at their
February school board
meeting on Tuesday eve-
ning. Mrs. Meyers has been
a part of the Stryker school
system for 30 years, not in-
cluding the years she spent
as a Panther student.
Truly, I bleed blue,
stated Myers after the
meeting. I wouldnt go
back and change anything,
Ive enjoyed it all.
Board President Jeff Erb
presented Mrs. Meyers with
a plaque of appreciation
even before the board voted
to accept her resignation.
Undeniably, a few tears
were shed for this long time
administrator in gratitude
and appreciation for her
dedication to the Stryker
school system.
We knew this day was
coming, stated Erb. I
know you go above and
beyond the call of duty.
You put a lot of extra time
in that people dont know
about. It is appreciated.
And you have been the glue
for Stryker schools for a
long time and you are ap-
preciated.
I would personally like
to thank Denise for all of
her help and support,
stated Superintendent Nate
Johnson.
The Board also heard
from Stryker resident Steve
Planson with concerns on
the amount of taxes, he
alone, will be paying. He
addressed concerns that he
has, that the school taxes
he will be paying will be
paying towards the debt
as he sees a lot of money be-
ing spent. Mr. Planson gave
the Board a fgure which he
will spend in taxes, which
is considerably higher than
the year before.
Treasurer Richelle Ober-
lin explained that Stryker
district is in their 6th year
of paying a 35 year loan. To
date, the district has paid
$1,729,378 on the proper-
ty tax so far. Hopes of re-
fnancing the debt cannot
be done until the loan is 10
years old.
The levy that was just
passed is only for 5 years.
It would have to go back
on the ballot if the board
deems it necessary after
that.
I just want to make
sure it is going towards the
debt, stated Planson.
The money that is be-
ing spent on the school, for
example, the all-weather
track, comes from the Per-
manent Improvement fund,
not the General Fund Ober-
lin explained.
Farm land values have
increased, even though
commercial and residen-
tial values have decreased,
which is where the district
picked up extra millage,
however small that amount
was.
Board president Jeff Erb
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By: Kay Raypholtz
Superintendent Ken Boyer discussed a cost-effective
plan to increase security measures at their February
school board meeting on Monday, February 18. The board
has received quotes on the cost of installing ballistic win-
dow flm, offce video cameras and panic switches.
In other business, the board approved the agenda for the
evening, and the following items as the consent agenda:
Minutes from the January14, 2013, organizational
meeting, January 22, 2013, Regular meeting min-
utes, and the January 30, 2013, Audit Committee
meeting.
Financial statements and investments from Decem-
ber and January
Employments:
Rodger Swank Assistant Varsity Softball Coach
Nelson Turner Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
Doug Faler Volunteer Assistant JH Track Coach
Kyle Cogswell Volunteer Assistant Varsity Track
Coach
Resignations:
Barb Oyer Elementary Guidance, Effective June 1st
for the purpose of retirement
CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
North Central School Board
Plans Security Measures
PHOTO BY: LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFF
JERRY LUCE AWARD During halftime at the Edon-North Central varsity boys
basketball game, the Jerry Luce Award for Loyalty and Service to the Edon Area
Community was presented to Edon/Blakeslee area native Cheryl Flynn Michael.
This 20th Annual award, named in honor of the former Florence Township Fire
Department Chief and active community member who lost his life in a 1993 car
accident, is given annually to an Edon area citizen who exemplifes volunteerism at
its best. Recipients are found unselfshly sharing their time and talents with others
in the community, their church and/or school. Through her dedication, leadership
and ability to get things organized ~ the one to go to when something needs to get
done; Cheryl has devoted many hours in supporting the efforts of several activities
involving her sons, including the Edon Music Boosters. From currently serving as
president (a job now in at least its ffth year!) to heading up the annual Ice Cream
Social, Fruit Sales and Track Concessions, Cheryl thoughtfully gives her time in
making sure jobs are covered and everything is taken care of. I know Im bossy,
but somebody has to be in charge, I guess she chuckled. Cheryl has also headed
the EHS Junior Class Post Prom Committee, been involved with St. Peter Lutheran
Church teaching Sunday School and going on youth mission trips and with the Boy
Scouts, frst as a den mother, and later on, assisting in a variety of other capacities
until her boys earned their Eagle Scout rank. I havent been in this alone, noted
Cheryl, Ive had a lot of people help out with events Ive headed and I couldnt have
done it without them. She went on to share how shell very much miss the help of
one her dedicated Music Boosters volunteers ~ and friend ~ Sara Handy, who was
killed in auto accident last month. Shown with Cheryl during the presentation are
members of the Jerry Luce family, from left, his son Allyn Luce, daughter Jennifer
Maier and wife Jo Ann Luce. Cheryl and her husband Doug live in Edon and are
the parents of two sons, John, a senior at Miami University and Jacob, a freshman
at The Ohio State University. This is one of the greatest honors, said Cheryl
through heartfelt tears, getting recognized for doing what you love to do.
20TH ANNUAL FAMILY PRESENTATION
Cheryl Michael 2013 Jerry Luce Award Recipient
By: Kay Raypholtz
The Holiday City council held a short
meeting Thursday, February 21, 2013.
Acting mayor Shawn Clark was unable
to attend due to being called in to work
to prepare roads for a winter storm.
Member Dennis Hutchison was also ab-
sent due to being out of state. There were
still enough members in attendance for
a quorum, however.
Following approval of the agenda,
council heard the fnancial report for
January 2013. Council heard the second
reading of Resolution R-2013-3, which
would authorize the payment of certain
fees for debt service related to water and
sewage fees owed by village businesses
to Montpelier. It will not be voted upon
until after the third reading.
The annual audit for the village will
begin on Monday, February 25. Clerk/
Treasure Lauri TenEyck-Rupp reported
on new software that had been pur-
chased for the offces computers.
Representatives of the Visitors Bu-
reau participated in a tourism showcase
in Toledo. This is part of an effort to fo-
cus attention on Holiday City to get bus
tours to stop at the hotels here.
Village Administrator Gary Baker re-
ported that work continues on the tor-
nado siren. Some new parts have been
installed, but there are more that need
to be installed yet. They expect repairs
to be completed before tornado season.
Baker informed council that they had
been invited to the WEDCO Annual
Meeting on March 6.
Baker also told council that he had re-
ceived a proposal from AMP-Ohio called
the Eastlake Peaking Project which is in
partnership with First Energy. An effort
is underway to convert an old coal-fred
plant to gas power. They are expected to
propose that the town buy power from
this project. The villages consultant will
be looking into the proposal for feasibil-
ity and to evaluate cost effectiveness.
This is just a proposal at the present
time. There is a chance that the facility
may not be on line for a few years yet;
however, the proposal calls for the town
to sign up by June.
The council is searching for a new
person to be employed as landscaper
and grounds-keeper for the Town Hall
and Visitors Bureau. Anyone who may
be interested is invited to call the offce
at 419-485-5881.
With no further business to discuss,
council adjourned the meeting.
Meetings are held on the third Thurs-
day of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Kay Raypholtz may be reached at
publisher@thevillagereporter.com.
Holiday City Council Hears
About Proposal from AMP-Ohio
STRYKER BOARD OF EDUCATION
Stryker Principal To Retire At End Of
School Year, Board Approved Conceal Carry
PHOTO BY ANGI WALKUP, STAFF
APPRECIATION ... Principal Denise Meyers accepts a plaque of appreciation from board
president Jeff Erb for her dedication and service to Stryker schools for 30 years.
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Regulation & Policy:
Peter D. Traxler,
94 of Montpelier died
Monday morning at
Hillside Country Living
in Jefferson Township.
He was born October
24, 1918 in Jefferson
Township to Charlie and
Carrie (Wirick) Traxler.
Peter graduated from
West Unity High School
in 1936. He retired
from the Ohio Turnpike
Commission in 1983
after 29 years as a Toll
Collector. Pete had also
been a Madison township farmer.
He was a member and former trustee of the Pioneer
United Methodist Church and a charter member of the
Pioneer Lions Club.
Peter is survived by a son Thomas and wife Joan
of Pioneer, two step daughters, a step son, two
grandchildren David Traxler and Heather Fairchild,
three great grandchildren, two sisters Donna King and
Janet Lee both of Montpelier.
He was preceded in death by his parents, frst wife
Ferne (Krill) in 1987, his second wife Alice (Bauer) in
1996, a brother Charles, three sisters Florence Keiser,
Irene Fauver and Alice Tressler.
Visitation hours for Peter were Tuesday, February
19 at the Thompson Funeral Home in Montpelier.
A Pioneer Lions Club service was Tuesday evening
in the funeral home. Services were Wednesday at
the funeral home with Reverend Michael Raypholtz
offciating. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery
in Montpelier. Donations may be made to the Pioneer
United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent
online at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com
Peter D. Traxler (1918-2013)
Michael J. Sito, 73 of
Bryan died Saturday night
from heart complications
due to heart surgery at
the Indiana University
Health Methodist Hospital
in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He was born December 4,
1939 in Hicksville, Ohio to
John E. and Elanora E.Y.
(Salay) Sito. He graduated
in 1959 from Fairview
High School in Mark
Center, Ohio. Soon after
high school Mike married
Bonnie M. Eitzman on September 30, 1961 in Holgate,
Ohio.
Mike worked at Robinair Manufacturing in
Montpelier for approximately 28 years. For a period of
eight years Mike helped with managing a campground.
During the past fve years Mike was an onsite manager
of Foxglove apartments in Bryan.
The annual Bike to the Bridge for Cancer Assistance
was important to Mike and he has made it a point to
ride in the event for the past three years. At one time
he was very active in the Montpelier Jaycees and was a
member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Montpelier.
Mike was also a member of the Eagles in Montpelier
and Bryan and the Moose in Bryan.
Mike is survived by his wife Bonnie of 51 years,
three sons Carl (Vicky) Sito of Stryker, Philip W. Sito of
Montpelier, Kevin (Sally) Sito of Montpelier, a daughter
Denise (Kyle) McKelvey of Hicksville, 12 grandchildren,
18 great grandchildren and two God-daughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a
sister Yolanda Core.
Services for Mike were Thursday, February 21
at the Thompson Funeral Home in Montpelier with
Pastor Paul Gruetter offciating. The family greeted
friends Thursday prior to the time of the service.
Donations may be made to Williams County Cancer
Assistance. Condolences may be sent online to www.
thethompsonfuneralhome.com
Michael J. Sito (1939-2013)
With Nationally
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Time : Sunday, March 3rd Tuesday, March 5th
Nightly at 7:00 pm / Sunday Morning at 10:30am
W H E R E
Solid Rock Community Church
102 Egly Drive, West Unity, Ohio 43570
Cost is Totally Free / Contact Information:
James Mays 567-239-8172 or Jim Hicks 419-212-3017
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T h r e e D a y
Doctrines of Grace
R E V I V A L
Larry Bunting High School Math Instructor, Effec-
tive June 1st for the purpose of retirement
William Peiffer Remedial Reading Instructor, Effec-
tive June 1st for the purpose of retirement
Norm Fiser Custodian, Effective February 1st for the
purpose of retirement
Overnight trip for baseball team, March 22nd & 23rd to
Hillsboro, Ohio
In his report, Elementary Principal Paul Jones informed
the board that kindergarten screening would be held April
11 12 at the Methodist Church in Pioneer. Thirteen stu-
dents are presently signed up for evaluation, but more are
expected. At present, there are 351 students enrolled in
the elementary school. Ohio Achievement tests will be ad-
ministered April 23 26.
The Reading Guarantee will go into effect for third
grade students next year, and for kindergarten through
second grade during the 1014-2015 school year. This is
part of new legislation from the state, and will require that
all teachers who provide reading intervention will have to
be Reading Certifed. Those who already carry the certif-
cation must have three years of experience. The school will
continue to implement a transition plan for the Common
Core Standards for grading schools. This will be slowly im-
plemented through the grade school. Jones said that elec-
tronic tablets that had been distributed to teachers prior
to the beginning of the school year are being used in class-
rooms, allowing teachers more mobility in their rooms and
provides greater interaction. Coming up, on February 26,
students who passed the OEA tests will get ice cream.
Tim Rettig, high school and junior high principal, said
that OGT week is March 11-15. He and Chief of Police Tim
Livengood and other offcers sat down and updated the
schools safety plan. They have documented changes in
the new manual. The safety plan may continue to change
over the year to refect increased safety needs. He and oth-
er principals and school offcials heard from the Defance
County Sheriffs offce about a lockdown procedure called
ALICE, which stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Con-
front, and Escape. This is a procedure that is being taught
in some schools to educate students and staff on what to
do if there is an intruder in the school.
Laptops have been distributed to participating high
school students in grades 9 -12. Those who elected not to
participate in the laptop initiative will still have access to a
computer through the school. As prom season approach-
es, the school will hold three screening assemblies from
texting and driving, to alcohol/drug issues, and Facebook
issues. These problems tend to ramp up during the spring
and the school wants their students to be educated and
informed. The school will also have a driving simulator so
that students can experience frsthand the simulated ef-
fects of drunk driving and texting and driving.
Band and choir students will be participating in the All
County Concert on February 24 at 4 p.m. in Montpelier.
On Friday, March 1, students in grades 9 and 12 will at-
tend a program called Real Money, Real World where they
will learn such things as how credit card interest works
as well as other money matters and skills that they will
need to get by in the real world. The senior class will head
to Kalahari resort on March 4 for their senior trip, and on
March 7, there will be a high school band and choir con-
cert at 7 p.m. in the junior high gym.
For the fnancial report, Eric Smeltzer asked the board
to pass a resolution accepting the amounts and rates as
determined by the budget commission and authorizing
the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County
Auditor for the 2013-2014 school year. Board members
voted to pass a motion on the resolution. This addresses
changes in the amount of taxes paid to the district be-
cause of lower millage, and in general, reduces the taxes
paid by homeowners.
The board also approved the following appropriation ad-
ditions:
General Fund---------------- Amount
Supplies and Materials----- 1,355.28
Capital Outlay----------------- $187.49
Total General Fund--- $1,542.77
Other Funds ----------------- Amount
Principals Fund------------- $625.64
Other Grant----------------------50.00
IDEA Part B Grants -----------109.43
Improving Teacher Quality--- 856.90
Misc. Federal Grant Fund--- 219.23
Total Other Funds--$2,861.20
The board discussed and approved a memorandum of
understanding with the North Central Education Asso-
ciation establishing the Custodian II position and salary
effective March 1, 2013. Since the Custodian II position
involved cleaning, and the Custodian I includes mainte-
nance duties as well, the Custodian II position will start at
a rate of $10.05 per hour.
A motion was declared to approve a one-time retirement
incentive for certifed staff as follows:
$6,000 if resignation for retirement is received by the
Superintendent on or before March 1, 2013.
$2,000 if resignation for retirement is received by the
Superintendent on or before April 1, 2013.
The board approved the incentives for certifed staff
only.
In view of the increased measures that schools are tak-
ing to protect their students in the wake of recent trage-
dies, school administrators have sought a budget-friendly
resolution to stepping up security for the school. Entrance
doors are already locked during the day, and people wish-
ing to enter the building must identify themselves and be
buzzed in. A quote was received from Leever Glass for
ballistic window flm for entrances and other targeted
windows at a cost of $8,500. They are designed to with-
stand a 60 caliber slug. Habitec Security has made quotes
of $1760 for three security cameras, and $65 a piece for
panic switches which are portable. There would be an ad-
ditional monthly fee to monitor videos of the facility. Su-
perintendent Ken Boyer said that the total cost was ac-
tually less than he expected and that adding these extra
security measures were a signifcant upgrade to enhance
the security of our facility. The window flm will carry a
5-year warranty.
Boyer also discussed updates in the proposed state
budget. According to the proposed budget, no Ohio school
districts will receive less than last year. However, the dis-
trict has already lost approximately $800,000. The gover-
nor has proposed an initial increase in funding and then
a larger increase in the second year of the biennium. Over
half of the districts in Ohio saw no increases in the last
year, while those districts whose enrollment gained num-
bers would receive in increase in funding as did some eco-
nomically disadvantaged districts. The budget will go on to
the state house and senate for approval.
North Central School Board holds meetings on the
third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. unless other-
wise indicated.
INFORMATION PROVIDED
CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE
North Central School Board Plans Security Measures
Fountain City
Christian School
The Fountain City Christian School,
located at 120 South Beech Street in Bryan, Ohio
has adopted the following
racial nondiscriminatory policies.
Fountain City Christian School recruits and admits students of any
race, color or ethnic origin to all its rights, privileges, programs and
activities. In addition, the school will not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational
policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan
programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
Any persons having knowledge of racial discriminatory practices on
the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of
its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship
and loan programs, and athletics and other school-administered
programs should contact the Ohio Department of Education, Quality
School Choice and Funding, Nonpublic Educational Options Programs,
25 South Front Street, Mail Stop 309, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013 The Village Reporter 3
STRYKER P.D.
(Feb 15) Traffic Warning - Speed
(Feb 15) Search Warrant Executed -
Drug Complaint
(Feb 15) Keep the peace
(Feb 16) Agency Assist
(Feb 16) Domestic Dispute
(Feb 16) Telephone Harassment
(Feb 17) Citizen Arrest
(Feb 17) Civil Complaint - Custody
Dispute
(Feb 18) Well Being Check
(Feb 18) Traffic Citation
(Feb 19) No reports
(Feb 20) Traffic Warning - Speed
(Feb 20) Traffic Warning - Stop Sign
(Feb 20) Abandoned Motor Vehicle
(Feb 21) Traffic Citation - OVI &
DUS
(Feb 21) Traffic Warning - Improper
Passing
(Feb 21) Traffic Warning - Head-
lights Required
(Feb 21) Disabled Vehicle - Traffic
hazard
WEST UNITY P.D.
(Feb 11) Marked Lanes - Warning
(Feb 11) Unruly Juvenile
(Feb 11) Medical
(Feb 12) Speed - Citation
(Feb 13) Alarm
(Feb 13) Ordinance Violation
(Feb 13) Speed - Warning
(Feb 15) Stop Sign - Driving Under
Suspension - Citation
(Feb 15) Well Being Check
(Feb 16) Marked Lanes - Warning
(Feb 16) Turn Signal - Warning
(Feb 17) Turn Signal - Warning
(Feb 17) Equipment - Warning
(Feb 17) O.V.U.A.C. Marked Lanes -
Citation
(Feb 17) Underage Consumption
(Feb 17)Drug Paraphernalia
(Feb 17) Message Delivery
(Feb 17) Disorderly Conduct
(Feb 17) Theft
MONTPELIER P.D.
On 2/17/2013 2:37 am we arrested
Michael Sagnimeni 18322 CR 11
Pioneer, OH age 35 for OVI, driving
under suspension, stop sign, and
fictitious plates. He was released.
On 2/17/2013 at 5:10 pm we arrest-
ed a 16 year old Montpelier, OH
female for domestic violence and
taken to the Juvenile Detention
Center.
FAYETTE P.D.
(Feb 3) Traffic violation
(Feb 4) Burglary
(Feb 4) Prowlers
(Feb 4) Assist other unit
(Feb 5) Open door
(Feb 7) Civil complaint
(Feb 8) Open door
(Feb 8) Open door
(Feb 9) Special detail
(Feb 10) Animal complaint
(Feb 10) Suspicious car
(Feb 14) Burglary
WILLIAMS COUNTY SHERIFFS
OFFICE NEWS RELEASE
Marissa Siegel, 18, Edon, was travel-
ing north on SR-49 and ran off the
east side of the roadway striking a
ditch and overturning.
PROSECUTORS NEWSLETTER
Several individuals were sen-
tenced recently in the Fulton County
Common Pleas Court according to
county prosecutor Scott A. Haselman.
Stephen Lester, 61, of 12328 Co.
Rd. 27, West Unity, Ohio, previously
was convicted of Gross Sexual
Imposition. On August 3, 2012, he
had sexual contact with another per-
son who was under 13 years of age.
Judge Barber sentenced Mr. Lester
to 3 years of community service and
ordered him to pay prosecution
costs, pay a $1,000 fine, not reside
with juveniles, successfully complete
the sex offender treatment program
at the Center for Child & Family
Advocacy, not possess any porno-
graphic materials, have no contact
with the victim, abide by an 11:00
pm to 6:00 am curfew, and report to
CCNO on February 25, to serve 90
days with work release. Mr. Lester
was found to be a Tier II sex offender
which requires registration every 6
months for 25 years.
Ryan Nofziger, 37, of E. Church
Street, West Unity, Ohio, previously
pleaded guilty to Theft. From March
17, 2011 to July 12, 2012, while
employed at Bil-Jax in Archbold, he
stole over $6,000 worth of product.
Judge Barber sentenced Mr. Nofziger
to 2 years of community control and
ordered him to pay prosecution costs
and attorney fees, make restitution
to Bil-Jax, have no contact with Bil-
Jax, successfully complete drug and
alcohol treatment, abide by an
11:00pm to 6:00am curfew, stay out
of bars/taverns, not possess alcohol,
and serve 30 days in CCNO with
credit for 1 day served, with work
release. Failure to comply could
result in Mr. Nofziger spending 11
months in prison.
WESTERN DISTRICT COURT
Charlene E. Miller, Stryker, Failure
to stop for red light, $37, $88
Johnnie R. Torres, Jr., Fayette, Fail-
ure to stop for school bus with lights
fashing, $50, $88
Anthony G. Gimson, Pioneer, As-
sured clear distance ahead, $25,
$64; No operators license, $50, $88
LOCAL POLICE, EMS & FIRE REPORTS
KEEPING READERS NOTIFIED OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE, COURT & CRIME STOPPER ACTIVITIES

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Stryker Senior Center
Mon., March 4: 11:00ExerciseClass
11:45Tele-HealthwithAmeriCare-Getyour
bloodpressure&weighttaken
Tue., March 5: 10:00Movie&Popcorn
12:45Cards
Wed., March 6: 10:30MakeHeartySoupMix
12:45LeaveforshoppinginBryan
Thurs., March 7: 10:30BibleStudyGroup
12:45LincolnBingo
Williams County Senior Center Nutrition
Mon., March 4: CountryFriedSteak,MashedPotatoes,
EuropeanBlendVegetable,Prunes&
Peaches,DinnerRoll,Milk
Tue., March 5: ChickenAlaKing,Succotash,HavardBeets,
GrapeJuice,Cookie,Milk
Wed., March 6: RubenCasserole,(ChickenAlt.)MixedVegetable,
FruitCocktail,Biscuit,Milk
Thurs., March 7: CheesySloppyJoeonBun,Corn,BakedBeans,
Peached,Milk
Fri,, March 8:TunaCasserole,Peas,Plums,RyeBread,Milk,
Chef Salad
Montpelier Senior Center
Mon., March 4: 10:43FountainParkBingo
11:30Lunch
12:30TeamBowling
4:00WestUnitytoDinnerandMusic-Fee
Tue., March 5: 9:30CraftRoom
10:15BibleStudy
10:30PennyBingobySeniors
11:30Lunch
12:30BryanShoppingafterlunch
12:30TeamBowling
Wed., March 6: 10:30HumanaBingo
11:10StretchExercise
11:30Lunch
12:30GroceryShop
12:30TeamBowling
Thurs., March 7: 10:00Movie"AliceInWonderlandQuestions
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Toledo Symphony Orchestra To Perform
In Archbold On Thursday, March 14th
Archbold, OH On Thursday, March 14th the Toledo
Symphony Orchestra will present an evening concert
in Founders Hall at Sauder Village. The performance,
which begins at 7:30 p.m., is co-hosted by the Black
Swamp Arts Council and Sauder Village.
This is the 24th year this highly respected orchestra
has performed in beautiful Founders Hall in Archbold.
Tickets may be purchased by calling 800.590.9755 or
stopping by the Welcome Center at Sauder Village. Ad-
vance ticket purchases are recommended. All general
admission tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the
door.
Resident Conductor Jeffery Pollock will again lead
the evening performance at Sauder Village. Mr. Pollock
is a conductor known for the intensity of his perfor-
mances and his ability to connect with audiences. Mr.
Pollock was the associate conductor at the Fort Worth
Symphony Orchestra for two seasons and the assistant
conductor with the North Carolina Symphony for three
seasons. In 2001 the American Symphony Orchestra
League chose him as a featured conductor for its presti-
gious National Conductor Preview. His guest conducting
appearances included performances with the Houston,
Nashville, Charlotte, Lubbock, Harrisburg, Cleveland
Chamber and Waterloo-Cedar Falls symphony orches-
tras. He has had guest conducting appearances with
the Eastern Music Festival Orchestra, National Sym-
phony Orchestra of Ukraine, and with members of the
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Tulsa Philharmon-
ic. Mr. Pollock has also worked for the Baltimore Opera
Company, Opera Delaware, and Annapolis Opera.
This years concert is sure to delight music lovers of
all ages. The program includes a wonderful mix of clas-
sical music, Americana waltzes, jazz and other tradi-
tional American music. Some highlights of the Archbold
program include Symphony No. 32 by Mozart, Roses
From the South Waltz by Strauss, Three Spirituals by
Hailstork and The Girl I Left Behind Me arranged by
Anderson.
The evening concert also provides a great reason to
arrive at Sauder Village early to enjoy a delicious meal
at the Barn Restaurant. Recognized throughout the re-
gion for home-style favorites like roast beef, Barn chick-
en and real mashed potatoes enjoying a tasty meal in
the relaxed setting of the Barn Restaurant will make the
night even more special!
This is the eleventh year for the Black Swamp Arts
Council to co-host this popular event with non-proft
Sauder Village. The 2013 concert is also underwritten
by the Farmers & Merchants State Bank and Parkview
Physicians Group Midwest Community Health Associ-
ates.
We are happy to be working with Black Swamp Arts
Council again this year, shared Jeanette Smith, Direc-
tor of Sales and Marketing at Sauder Village. We also
appreciate the many donations provided by underwrit-
ers and patrons throughout the region. These donations
help provide music students from local schools with
free admission to the Toledo Symphony performance at
Sauder Village.
All money raised through ticket sales and patron
donations underwrites the costs of bringing the To-
ledo Symphony to the community on March 14. For
more information or for tickets to the Toledo Sympho-
ny Orchestra Archbold concert call Sauder Village at
800.590.9755 or visit www.saudervillage.org
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Methodist Youth)

Last month, musicians
from Edon High School
traveled to Edgerton Lo-
cal Schools to participate
in the daylong Ohio Mu-
sic Education Association
(OMEA) ~ District 1 High
School Solo and Ensem-
ble Contest. Using The
Ohio Plan of Adjudication,
judges awarded each per-
formance with a Superior
Rating (I); Excellent Rat-
ing (II) or Good Rating (III)
in one of three Classes ~
A, B or C, with Class A
being the most diffcult.
Results for Edon stu-
dents for the adjudicat-
ed event are as follows:
INSTRUMENTAL SOLO
AND ENSEMBLE CON-
TEST
Instrumental Solos ~
Superior Rating (I)
Cheyenne Kimball ~
French Horn (Class
A)
Abby Hill ~ Flute
(Class B)
Corey Bailey ~ Tuba
(Class C)
Mariah Hantz ~ Flute
(Class C)
Emily Kaylor ~ Flute
(Class C)
Carley Muehlfeld ~
Flute (Class C)
Excellent Rating (II)
Corey Bailey ~ Eu-
phonium (Class A)
Corisa Brown ~ Flute
(Class B)
Karli Munger ~ Tenor
Saxophone (Class C)
Kaitlyn Richards ~
Flute (Class C)
Good Rating (III)
Karli Munger ~ Flute
(Class B)
Instrumental Ensembles
~ Superior Rating (I)
Edon Flute Trio I
(Class A)
Becky Fisk, Mariah
Hantz, Abby Hill
Edon Flute Trio II (Class
C)
Emily Kaylor, Karli
Munger, Kaitlyn
Richards
VOCAL SOLO AND EN-
SEMBLE CONTEST
Vocal Solos ~ Superior
Rating (I)
Abby Hill ~ (Class A)
Corey Bailey ~ (Class
B)
Cheyenne Kimball ~
(Class B)
Cassidy Wilson ~
(Class B)
Vocal Solos ~ Excellent
Rating (II)
Andrea Cherin ~
(Class B)
Kaylie Brown ~ (Class
C)
Alexis Mitchell ~
(Class C)
Karli Munger ~ (Class
C)
Mikaela Myers ~
(Class C)
Crista Wortkoetter ~
(Class C)
Vocal Solos ~ Good Rat-
ing (III)
Levi Cvikel ~ (Class
C)
Vocal Ensemble ~ Supe-
rior Rating (I)
Edon Mixed Ensem-
ble
Corey Bailey
Shane Bergdall
Ben Brown
Levi Cvikel
Malynda Comment
Emily Kaylor
Cheyenne Kimball
Shane Kohl
Chase Mercer
Alexis Mitchell
Karli Munger
Mikaela Myers
Kenny Ordway
Cassidy Wilson
Vocal Ensemble ~ Excel-
lent Rating (II)
Edon Womens Ensemble
Andrea Cherin
Malynda Comment
Emily Kaylor
Alexis Mitchell
Karli Munger
Mikaela Myers
Cassidy Wilson
Crista Wortkoetter
Karlee Trausch
Rating I (Superior) ~
An outstanding perfor-
mance, with very few
technical errors and ex-
emplifying a truly musi-
cal expression. This rat-
ing should be reserved
for the truly outstanding
performance.
Rating II (Excellent) ~
An unusual performance
in many respects, but not
worthy of the highest rat-
ing due to minor defects
in performance, ineffec-
tive interpretation or im-
proper instrumentation.
Rating III (Good) ~ An
acceptable performance,
but not outstanding.
Showing accomplishment
and marked promise, but
lacking one or more es-
sential qualities.
Edon High School stu-
dents are under the di-
rection of Mrs. Stephanie
Bonitz, instrumental mu-
sic and Mrs. Cathy Fra-
staci, vocal music.
INFORMATION
PROVIDED
Edon Musicians Take Part In OMEA Adjudicated Event
PHOTOS BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFF
EDON HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL SOLO AND ENSEMBLE PARTICIPANTS
Participating in OMEA District 1 Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated
Events held January 26, 2013 at Edgerton Local Schools were: Front Row (L-R) ~
Mariah Hantz, Corisa Brown, Emily Kaylor, Cheyenne Kimball and Corey Bailey.
Middle Row (L-R) ~ Karli Munger, Abby Hill and Becky Fisk. Back Row (L-R) ~ Car-
ley Muehlfeld and Kaitlyn Richards.
EDON HIGH SCHOOL VOCAL SOLO AND ENSEMBLE PARTICIPANTS Partic-
ipating in OMEA District 1 Vocal Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Events were:
Front Row (L-R) ~ Corey Bailey, Levi Cvikel, Emily Kaylor and Andrea Cherin. Sec-
ond Row (L-R) ~ Malynda Comment, Mikaela Myers and Crista Wortkoetter. Third
Row (L-R) ~ Cheyenne Kimball, Karli Munger, Kaylie Brown and Cassidy Wilson.
Back Row (L-R) ~ Shane Bergdall, Kenny Ordway, Abby Hill and Ben Brown. Not
pictured ~ Karlee Trausch, Shane Kohl, Chase Mercer and Alexis Mitchell.
Edon & Montpelier Senior Center Celebrates
February Birthdays & Anniversaries
PHOTOS BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFF
SPECIAL DAY Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries at Montpelier Senior
Center on Thursday, February 14, 2013 were, seated from left, Robert Teats (90th
birthday); Carol Custer, Barb Kreischer, Edna Cluckey (98th birthday) and, stand-
ing from left, Charles and Sandra Cluckey (36th Wedding Anniversary), Richard
Barnhart, Marge and Dane Michael (64th Wedding Anniversary), Jane Rath, Larry
Wells, Doyle Smethurst, Jim Lehman. Hosting this months Birthday celebration
were T.R.U.S.T. students from Bryan High School. Site Manager Jewel Head was
also pleased to announce Doyle Smethurst (foral arrangement from Huntington
Bank tellers) and Sandra Cluckey (two free Senior Center Lunches) as Februarys
Monthly Door Prize winners.
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SPECIAL DAY Celebrating birthdays at the Edon Senior Center on Thursday,
February 14, 2013 were, from left, Lucy Bauer, Karl Mauerhan, Mary Ann Shilling
and Shirley Aldrich. St. Joseph Catholic Church provided this months special
table favors and birthday gifts.
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WEST UNITY
REPORTER
ESTABLISHED 1878
130 YEARS AGO
February 1883
Mrs. Polly Leech, 92, oldest
resident of this place, died on
Wednesday of last week. .
120 YEARS AGO
February 1893
Mahlon Barkdoll, now a Ne-
braska cattleman, is visiting his
mother and other relatives at
Leatherwood.
110 YEARS AGO
February 1903
The Brady Township Fire Ins.
Co. has moved to the West room
of the L.P. Charpiot Hardware
H.L Gish is leaving the farm
and will move to Waldron, Mich.
100 YEARS AGO
February 1913
Mr. Elmer Keener has pur-
chased the O.J. Reese store and
expects to be ready for business
in a few days.
Warren Lutz and family will
leave soon for North Dakota.
80 YEARS AGO
February 1933
Mrs. Mildred Crawford, 55,
passed away at her home Monday
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Figgins
and family moved here last week
from South Bend, Indiana.
70 YEARS AGO
February 1943
Funeral services were held
on Saturday at the Beach Fu-
neral Home for Mrs. H.E. May-
ers, who died suddenly at her
home in Sunnyvale, Calif.,
Tuesday morning.
50 YEARS AGO
February 1963
Fire of undetermined origin
caused considerable damage to
the second foor apartment of
Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Hausch, at
106 1/2 E. Jackson St., shortly
after noon on Tuesday.
40 YEARS AGO
February 1973
Mark Bostater, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Carlton Bostater of
West Unity, has been assigned
to Taiwan.
Chuck Hancock was elected
president of the area Chamber
of Commerce.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Roesch
celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary Feb. 17.
The West Unity Area Cham-
ber of Commerce plans to pur-
chase fve buildings at the
corner of Jackson and Main
Streets owned by Millard Sta-
cey. Robert E. Grisier and
George A. Simmons, both West
Unity, were named executive
vice presidents of the Citizens
National Bank.
STRYKER ADVANCE
ESTABLISHED 1884
110 YEARS AGO
February 1903
Four new cases of smallpox
appeared in the family of Fred
Posey southeast Springfeld.
Yesterdays blizzard made it
impossible to warm the Gram-
mar room in the town hall and
school was dismissed.
The school board of Tiffn
Township have hired the follow-
ing teachers: Birdie Sigg, May
Moon, Lou Cameron, Ida Miller,
Clara Hane and Pearl Ashton.
The Board of Education of
Stryker School District is ad-
vertising for sealed bids for ma-
terials and the construction of
a Public School building to be
erected in Stryker.
Augustine and Vernier have
sold their saloon to Charles and
Frank Chappuis, who took pos-
session Tuesday.
100 YEARS AGO
February 1913
The Stryker U.B Sewing Cir-
cle had shipped to Sierra Leone,
Africa, a sewing Woodward, to a
missionary stationed there. The
machine was purchased of Wie-
derkehr Bros. who prepared it for
shipment.
90 YEARS AGO
February 1923
The 12th annual Springfeld
Township Farmers Institute
elected Frank Johnson as presi-
dent for next year.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Steensen
will leave soon for Lyons. A fare-
well dinner was held for them by
Mrs. Ernest Mohr.
The Archbold Telephone Co.
has purchased the Elmira Tele-
phone Co. equipment.
80 YEARS AGO
February 1933
Miss Elsie Creek of Catawba
became the bride of Rev. Paul J
Erney at the Stryker Lutheran
Church.
William Murphy was seriously
burned at his home when he was
starting a fre in a stove with oil.
70 YEARS AGO
February 1943
The Ury property sold at auc-
tion for $1,025 by Don Cameron
Fred Meyers, 61, died Satur-
day of apoplexy.
60 YEARS AGO
February 1953
Mr. and Mrs. C.Z. Clark will
celebrate their Golden Wedding
Anniversary on Feb. 19th.
Mrs. Mary Mohr, 81, passed
away Feb 5.
50 YEARS AGO
February 1963
Jeannie Wyse, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Mahlor Wyse of
Stryker, was named Valedictori-
an. Mary Lou Stuckey, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Stuckey
was named Salutatorian of the
Stryker High School.
An all time low of 18 degrees
below zero was recorded for the
months of February.
THE ADVANCE
REPORTER
(MERGE)
ESTABLISHED 1976
30 YEARS AGO
February 1983
The West Unity Betterment
Advisory Committee elected as
offcers: Mayor Richard Nofziger
as Chairman, Duane King as
Vice Chairman, and Sharon
Stotz as Secretary/Treasurer.
Selected to represent Wil-
liams County in the Young Ex-
perimental Science Program
are delegates from North Central
& Stryker. Representing Stryker
will be Bonnie Burkholder, Er-
ich Bailey, Mark Troyer, Matt
Wagner and Jeff Lavinder.
20 YEARS AGO
February 1993
West Unity Mayor Marvin
Stuckey signed the proclamation,
proclaiming Feb 22-26 as Nation-
al FFA week.
A duplex at 112 S. West Street,
owned by Mike Short, was totally
destroyed by fre early Tuesday
morning, leaving two families
homeless.
10 YEARS AGO
February 2003
Firefghters, Craig Preston
and Bill Brenner were honored
Saturday, Feb 8th for 25 years
of voluntary service with the
Springfeld township-Stryker
Village Fire Department.
Looking Back At What
We Read Years Ago

Wednesday, February 27, 2013 The Village Reporter 5
70 YEARS AGO
February 1943
The Edon Hardware store
owned by Jess Eyster and son
LaMoyne and Mrs. Relmond
Eyster was sold to Edward E.
DeMeritt of Morenci. Mr. De-
Meritt owns three other stores
located in Morenci, Milan and
Hudson and has not had time to
decide whether he will continue
the Edon store or move the stock
to the other places.
Edon Junior High won the
Williams County tournament
held at West Unity by defeating
the host team 8 to 6 Saturday
afternoon and then walloped
Edgerton 29 to 16 to capture
high honors.
60 YEARS AGO
February 1953
Edward Butler, assistant
administrative director of the
Ft. Wayne blood center, will at-
tend the Red Cross kickoff din-
ner at the Smith Hotel, Mont-
pelier.
Mac Skiles who has been
stationed in France will be dis-
charged soon. He will arrive at
the home of his wifes parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Aldrich,
near South Camden, soon.
50 YEARS AGO
February 1963
Edwin Kaltenbach, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kalten-
bach was named to the Deans
list at Defance College for his
high academic grades during
the frst semester period.
There will be a special bo-
nus for several lucky custom-
ers during the Lucky 7 Trea-
sure Hunt Sale, which starts
Thursday, Feb. 21 at the Edon
Hardware Store at Edon.
40 YEARS AGO
February 1973
The Ohio Environmental
Protection Agency, expects
Montpelier to eventually be-
come the hub of a regional
sewage treatment facility, it
was learned at the Williams
County Commissioners meet-
ing on Monday.
Mrs. Anna Young was in-
jured in an auto accident in
Fort Wayne, Ind., Friday while
on the way to her son Carltons
funeral. She was riding in a car
driven by another son, Paul.
30 YEARS AGO
February 1983
The unique Mr. Jack Dan-
iels Original Silver Cornet
Band will be the next concert
in the Williams County Com-
munity Concert Association
series, and it is schedule for
season ticket holders next
Thursday evening, Feb 17 in
the Bryan Junior High Audito-
rium.
20 YEARS AGO
February 1993
Edon High Schools Quiz
Bowl team took frst place
league honors for the year.
Looking forward to regional
competition in Sandusky are
members Melinda Bigger, Gina
Allomong, Denise Schrding-
er, Mike Curry, John Juhasz,
Todd Cunningham and Josh
Baughman.
Neil Hothouse retired from
Simpson Industries and was
honored by Edon Machine Di-
vision for 40 years of service.
10 YEARS AGO
February 2003
Benjamin McCullough,
class of 2005, has been se-
lected to participate in the
National Student leadership
Conference on Congressional
Process, Policy and Politics,
and extraordinary leader-
ship development program for
outstanding high school stu-
dents.
Sectional Champs! That is
the title the Lady Bombers gar-
nered Saturday February 22.
Downtown Edon has a new
business, Mammas Place. It
is located in the former Edon
American Legion building.
WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO IN THE WEST UNITY REPORTER, THE STRYKER ADVANCE & THE ADVANCE REPORTER
1975 Edon Varsity Volleyball
A GLIMPSE OF HISTORY AND WHAT WE READ THROUGHOUT THE YEARS IN THE EDON COMMERCIAL
SENIOR PLAY CAST ... Pictured above is the 1969 Senior Play Cast. The 69 class produce the play
Death of a Salesman. SEATED ON FLOOR: Kenton Haye, Gregory Miller. FIRST ROW: Kamie Short,
Gery Williams, Mary Jo Spielvogel, Barb Knapp, Jim Frank. THIRD ROW: Mr. William Wagner, Bill R.
Hancock, Joe Rupp, Linda Dilts. FOURTH ROW: Tim Short, Pam Bernath, Mark Alexander.
BOMBER VARSITY VOLLEYBALL ... Sitting: MaryAnn Smith, Teresa Hug, Denise Dick,
Louise Held. Kneeling: Gail Thiel, Sue Thiel, Mary Hog, Sheryl Livensparger. Standing:
Coach Karen Blanchard.
1969 Stryker Senior Play Cast

By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber
Earlier this month, attorneys at Edon
Northwest Local Schools revised opening
and closing statements and witnesses re-
viewed statements as fnal case prepara-
tions were made for their teams entry into
the 30th Annual Ohio Mock Trial Competi-
tion.
Edon High School students took part in
Ohio Mock Trial District Competition held
Friday, February 1, 2013 in Toledo Mu-
nicipal Court. This is the schools twenty-
third year of participation in the program
sponsored by Ohio Center for Law-Related
Education. Each year the Center writes an
original, Constitution-based case meant to
inform students of their rights as citizens
as well as help them develop critical think-
ing, reading, writing, public speaking and
listening skills.
In this years case, a ffteen-year old
high school sophomore is suspected of set-
ting a fre at the school that resulted in
the death of a maintenance worker. Police
engaged in a lengthy interrogation process
that involved driving to the scene of the
crime and the victims home as well as
various interrogation techniques. Late in
the day, the defendant made a statement
claiming responsibility for the fre and
was subsequently charged with Murder
and Arson. The confession, however, was
later recanted by the defendant, alleging
the statements were improperly coerced
by the police in violation of the Fifth and
14th Amendments; a motion to suppress
was fled.
To maximize student learning in the
competition, a team consisting of fve to
eleven students prepared both prosecu-
tion and defense cases and competed in
two trials against different teams. District
winners throughout the state advanced to
regional competition on Friday, February
22; state fnals are set for March 7-9 in Co-
lumbus with the fnal championship round
taking place at the Ohio Statehouse. The
state winner moves on to national compe-
tition in Indianapolis May 9-11.
Comprising Edon High Schools 2013
Mock Trial Teams were:
Team Alpha
Trials ~ Team Alpha Defense vs. Central
Catholic HS; Team Alpha Prosecution vs.
St. Francis de Sales HS
Chelsey Handy ~ Prosecuting Attorney
Desiree Howard ~ Prosecuting Attorney
Chandler Siebenaler ~ Quinn Patel, Wit-
ness for the Prosecution
Andrea Headley ~ Detective Sam OLeary,
Witness for the Prosecution
Sydney Stoll ~ Counselor Casey High-
lander, Witness for the Prosecution
Sabrina Brown ~ Defense Attorney
Becky Fisk ~ Defense Attorney
Dakota Parrish ~ Dakota Allen, Witness
for the Defense
Ciera Mocherman ~ Detective Alex Jones,
Witness for the Defense
Meredith LaDuke ~ Kris Martinez, Wit-
ness for the Defense
Team
Beta
Trials ~ Team Beta Defense vs. St. Fran-
cis de Sales HS; Team Alpha Prosecution
vs. St. Johns HS
Reid Bowling ~ Prosecuting Attorney
Kyle Gearhart ~ Prosecuting Attorney
David Headley ~ Quinn Patel, Witness for
the Prosecution
Sabrina White ~ Detective Sam OLeary,
Witness for the Prosecution
Kaylyn Brigle ~ Counselor Casey High-
lander, Witness for the Prosecution
Mihkaya Best ~ Defense Attorney
Abby Hill ~ Defense Attorney
Justin Kirkpatrick ~ Dakota Allen, Wit-
Clay Parrish ~ Detective Alex Jones, Wit-
Kennedy Brigle ~ Kris Martinez, Witness
for the Defense
Mike Spangler, an attorney with New-
comer, Schaffer, Spangler and Breininger,
served as legal advisor to the Mock Trial
teams; Mark Blue, American History/Gov-
ernment teacher was their advisor.
The Ohio Center for Law-Related Educa-
tion designs programs to assist teachers in
teaching students about government, citi-
zenship and the law. The Center is spon-
sored by the Supreme Court of Ohio, the
Ohio State Bar Association, the American
Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation
and the Ohio Attorney Generals Offce.
In addition, the Ohio Mock Trial Competi-
tion was made possible, in part, by a grant
from the Ohio State Bar Foundation.
Lucinda Held-Faulhaber can be reached at
publisher@thevillagereporter.com
Edon High School Students Argue Due Process Mock Trial Case
TOP HONORS Edon seniors garnering six of eight possible awards for their four tri-
als at the 2013 Ohio High School Mock Trial District Competition in Toledo Municipal
Court were, clockwise from upper left, Mihkaya Best, Team Beta ~ Best Defense Attor-
ney; Sabrina White, Team Beta ~ Best Witness for the Prosecution; Ciera Mocherman,
Team Alpha ~ Best Witness for the Defense; Sabrina Brown, Team Alpha ~ Best Defense
Attorney; Clay Parrish, Team Beta ~ Best Witness for the Defense and Andrea Headley,
Team Alpha ~ Best Witness for the Prosecution.
TEAM ALPHA Comprising Edon High Schools 2013 Mock Trial Team Alpha are se-
niors, seated from left, Andrea Headley, Becky Fisk, Ciera Mocherman, Dakota Parrish,
Sabrina Brown, Meredith LaDuke, Sydney Stoll, and standing, from left, Lucas Wert-
man, Chelsey Handy, Kalyn Lyman, Desiree Howard and Chandler Siebenaler.
TEAM BETA Comprising Edon High Schools 2013 Mock Trial Team Beta are seniors,
seated from left, Sabrina White, Kennedy Brigle, David Headley, Kaylyn Brigle, Abby
Hill, and standing, from left, Clay Parrish, Mihkaya Best, Reid Bowling, Justin Kirkpat-
rick and Kyle Gearhart.
thanked Mr. Planson for approaching the
board with his concerns. We appreciate
you coming in. Its always good to know
exactly whats going on. I appreciate you
coming in and being forthright enough and
saying your piece. We appreciate your in-
put and would like more input. We dont
get enough people coming in and express-
ing their opinions and it would be nice to
have more.
The Stryker school board also approved
a resolution authorizing certain individu-
als to carry concealed frearms on school
premises pursuant to the ORC relative to
the security arrangements and emergency
response protocols.
This is something we have looked at
pretty seriously and have had a hard time
with. This is the route weve decided to go,
stated Erb.
Recommended the board approve
the resolution accepting the amounts and
rates as determined by the budget com-
mission and authorizing the necessary tax
levies and certifying them to the county
auditor
Recommend the board to approve
the Software License Agreement with
EDGE Document Solutions
the OSBAs annual membership dues
Dawn Woolace and Kinsey Woolace as
Classifed and Bus Driver substitutes
Recommend the board approve
Laurin Waidelich, Aide for remainder of
2012-13 school year
Girls basketball tournament be-
gins February 19
All County Chorus is February 24
at Montpelier, 2 pm
Jr. High Quiz Bowl is February 25
at Edgerton, 6:30 pm
Boys basketball tournament be-
gins February 27
Jr Hi/High School band concert,
March 4, 7:30 pm
Archery Team to compete at NASP
State Tournament in Columbus on March
1
OGT State Testing March 11-15
Spring Break will be March 25-29
All-weather surface for the track
will start in mid-May contingent upon the
weather
The Board will meet again in regular
session on March 18th at 6:30 pm in the
art room.
Angi Walkup may be reached at
publisher@thevillagereporter.com.
CONTINUED FORM TEH FRONT PAGE
Stryker Principal Meyers To Retire At End Of School ...
By: Kay Raypholtz
The Williams County
Economic Development
Corporation (WEDCO) con-
tinues to work on plans to
bring their annual Manu-
facturing Expo to the Ra-
mada Inn in Holiday City
on Wednesday, March 6,
2013, from 1 p.m. 4:30
p.m. This years event has
been opened to counties
adjacent to Williams Coun-
ty, and for the frst time will
also include manufacturers
in nearby in Indiana and
Michigan and any other
business within a 50 mile
radius.
As told in a fyer about
the expo, the purpose of the
event is to increase brand
recognition, promote/
launch products and ser-
vices, and to reinforce busi-
ness connections within
the region. It will provide
business representatives in
manufacturing to display
their products and infor-
mation about their busi-
ness. Expo 2011 Commit-
tee Member Steve Raymond
explained that, The expo is
about an industrial aware-
ness: to let everyone see
what each manufacturer
produces. Many companies
purchase from outside of
the tri-state area and some-
times overseas because
they are not aware that the
products are made nearby.
Supply chain and trucking
expenses can play a major
role in the cost of a product.
This event is to connect one
manufacturer to another.
There is no cost to man-
ufacturers to display their
products or to attend the
event. Last years event
was a success with 20 25
manufacturers. So far this
year, 45 have signed, and
they hope for 50 business-
es.
Coordinator Diamond
Zimmerman has been busy
in the last few months
speaking at meetings and
events to spread the news
this years expo. The expo
will showcase the region.
The tri-state area is rich in
resources such as ample
access to water, land, and
transportation as the Turn-
pike runs through the area.
Several large cities are also
within a few hours driving
distance. Also, this area has
a workforce who is seeking
jobs. Many schools in the
area have received a grade
of Excellent by the state.
Williams County is a Manu-
facturing Certifed county,
and WEDCO is available to
offer support to businesses.
Students are also en-
couraged to attend the
event. Business members
will be there and available
to be interviewed by youth
as to what futures they can
have by being employed in
a manufacturing setting.
WEDCOs Steve Raymond
explained at an earlier
meeting of the Montpelier
Chamber of Commerce that
many are unaware of jobs
available in the feld, and
this will increase their
knowledge of the skills they
will need to enter the job
force. Manufacturing jobs
are increasingly more tech-
nical and some of this tech-
nology will be appealing to
younger people who will be
entering the feld.
WEDCO will conduct
their annual meeting and a
luncheon prior to the event
from 11:30 a.m. 1:00
p.m. Current offcers will
be recognized for their hard
work, and new offcers will
be elected. Business repre-
sentatives and leaders who
are interested in becoming
members of WEDCO are
also invited to attend. There
will be a $25 charge, and
those wishing to participate
will need to RSVP the offce
by February 28 by calling
419-636-8727.
TV 26 will be present
and flming at the event.
Registrations are still be-
ing accepted through Feb-
ruary 28. Those wishing to
do so may contact Diamond
Zimmerman at 419-636-
8727, or email the offce
at economic@wedco.info.
She can also be reached by
fax at 419-636-5589. The
address for the event is:
Ramada Inn, 13508 State
Route 15, Montpelier, Ohio,
and is located just south
of the turnpike in Holiday
City.
Kay Raypholtz can be
reached at
WEDCO To Host Annual
Manufacturing Expo
PHOTO PROVIDED
MANUFACTURING EXPO ... Area businesses display
their products at last years event.
Call today for tickets at 419.446.2541
Advanced Tickets $15
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Archbold, Wauseon and Delta they are always available to consult with you.
Grisier Funeral Homes offer all types of funeral services and merchandise, pre-
arrangements services, cremation services and have their own crematory.
Owners Todd and Scott Grisier along with Frederick Grisier and David H. Fox, Jr.,
have many years of experience and can assist you in the diffcult decisions during your
time of need.
For more information on the services they provide please call 419-682-2341, or
visit their website at www.grisierfh.com.
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Monday - Friday
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State Licensed
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14226 US Hwy 20-A
Montpelier, Ohio
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DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL
AUTO
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Defance, Ohio
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Carpet & Upholstery
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Dry Cleaning
Wedding Dress Cleaning
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Shirt Service - Customs,
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214 E, Linfoot St,
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Fax: 419-822-4366
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FURNITURE
AUTO
Miller
Body Shop
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1422 Whitaker Way
Montpelier, OH 43543
Phone (419) 485-3242
Fax # (419) 485-9612
Kenny Prince Kenny Nester
Expert Collision And
Frame Repair
AUTO, TRUCK & BUS REPAIR
24 HOUR TOWING
1005 N. Shoop Ave.,
Wauseon, OH 43567
BRAKES
OIL & LUBE
SUSPENSION
REPAIR
TUNE-UP
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NEW TIRES
ELECTRICAL
WELDING
EXHAUST
DIAGNOSTICS
ALIGNMENTS
ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE
419-335-2277
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Stanleys
Guns & Ammo
Mitch Stanley, owner
Large selection of
Firearms Shot Guns Rifes
Pistols Concealed Carry Handguns
Youth Guns Ammunition
Hunting Accessories
NOW OPEN
OUTDOOR SHOOTING RANGE
for handguns & rifles w/200 yard range
(Free use of the Shooting Range with the
purchase of a Firearm or Ammunition)
Concealed Carry Classes - $99
603 W. Jackson St. West Unity, OH
419-924-2112
Mon.-Fri. 10-6 p.m.; Sat. 10-4 p.m.
Sun. 12-4 p.m.
GUNS & SAFETY
4103 County Road 15D
Bryan, Ohio 43506
419-636-1460
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104 E. Main St. Fayette, Ohio
419-237-2661
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301 W. Industrial Parkway
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Plumbing, Heating &
Air Conditioning Sales & Service
Unity Plumbing
& Heating
110 S. Madison Street
West Unity, OH 43570
License #25513
Plumbing, Heating &
Air Conditioning Sales & Service
Michael E. Funkhouser
Owner & Field Technician
Stan M. Funkhouser
Field Technician
(419) 924-2423
(419) 924-2522
HEATING/PLUMBING
Heating/Cooling/Plumbing/
Ventilation Systems.
Residential & Commercial
Accounts
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Experience
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& Safety Checks
A/C Cleaning, Service
& Safety Checks
Custom Metal Work
New & Remodel Work
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Hours: M-F 9:00 - 7:00
Sat. 9:00 - 5:00 / Sun. 1:00 - 5:00
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Medical
Center
124 W. Main St.
P.O. Box 399
Fayette, Ohio
419-237-2501
Offce Hours By Appointment
B&G
Outdoor Power
Equipment LTD
Full line of service & parts
Gravely - Ariens - Echo
Dolmar - Snapper
09629 US 127
West Unity, Ohio
419-924-5210
LAWN
419-237-2036
114 W. Main Street
Fayette, OH 43521
INSURANCE SINCE 1933
Its Not About the Car ...
231 N. Main St.
Bryan, Ohio 43506
419-636-3134
Call
Carrie Dunson
As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance
program thats just right for you and your family. Give
the people you love Safe.Sound.Secure.
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Bryan, Ohio 43506
419-636-3134
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As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance
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the people you love Safe.Sound.Secure.
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HOME HEALTH
Ruby Carpenter RN, Administrator
Phone 419-782-8200
Fax 419-782-8266
Allcaring Home
Health Services
322 Cl i nton St. Sui te 201
Defi ance, OH 4351 2
Phone Toll Free 1-877-782-8250
E-Mail: allcaring@embarqmail.com
INSURANCE
RENTALS
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water, sewer, trash included.
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517-458-6935
www.opening-newdoors.com
Must meet annual income guidelines.
We are an equal
opportunity
employer and provider.
RECYCLING/REFUSE
INSURANCE
Diner & Pub
Fayette, Ohio
RESTAURANT
F E A T U R E D B U S I N E S S O F T H E W E E K
MoJos Grab N- Go is THE place
to go if youre looking for a quick meal,
a snack or all types of party supplies.
Conveniently located at 09387 St Rte
127 just south of West Unity, owners
David and Andrea JoHantgen invite you
to stop in today.
Open 7 days a week, hours of op-
eration are Monday Thursday from
9 am 9 pm, Friday and Saturday
from 9 am 10 pm and Sundays from
10 am 8 pm.
Youll fnd it all at MoJos. From
catering and baked goods, a deli, Pettis-
ville Meats, beer and wine, party items,
grocery items and the Ohio Lottery.
Hungry but dont feel like cooking???
MoJos offers daily lunch specials and Friday night carryout of Breaded Shrimp, Deep Fried
Fish or BBQ Ribs. They also feature Frog Legs on the last Friday of each month.
AND, MoJos has the areas best hand tossed pizzas and subs. Menu items also include
cheesy fries, cheesy garlic bread, Bosco sticks, wings and boneless chicken chunks. Pizza
Hours are Monday Thursday 11 am 9 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am 10 pm and
Sunday from 4-8 pm.
Stop in today for a menu or give them a call at 419-636-6656 (MOJO).You can also see the
daily specials on Facebook.
MOJOS GRAB-N-GO
09387 ST. RT. 127 WEST UNITY, OH
419-636-6656
Infant through pre-teen,
clothing, toys and gifts.
Wed 9-5 Thur/ Fri 9-7 Sat 9-2
Terry & Donna King, Owners
RETAIL SCHOOL
Fountain City
Christian School
120 S. Beech Street
PO Box 150
Bryan, Ohio
For more information, call 419-636-2333
PROVIDING
Academic Excellence Christian Dedication
Community Involvement International Commitment
Spiritual Formation
STORAGE
MEDICAL
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Monday - Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
567-454-9225
Interior and Exterior Lighting
Sign Lighting
Residential and Commercial
WELDING WATER
Help! I cant find you.
But you can find me at
Kinetico. Im looking for
people with water prob-
lems. I can help you.
Call me for an
appointment.
Peg Baltosser
800-886-5585
Serving Northwest Ohio
Unity Water
Conditioning
West Unity - Wauseon
National Tools
Partees Tool
Warehouse Inc.
Rick L. Partee
The Mechanics Toy Store
21271 County Road C
Stryker, Ohio
Offce/Store: (419) 682-1714
Fax: (419) 682-1708
Cell: (419) 553-9674
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Wauseon: 419-337-6580
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24 Hour Service
Owners: Bob & Beth Tejkl
1-800-455-KERN
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603 W. Jackson street
West Unity, oH 43570
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RADIO AND TV
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419-906-0257
25051 US Rt. 20A
Archbold, OH 43502
Toll Free:
(800) 392-9616
Offce:
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Mert Kinsman - Owner
214 N. Defance St.
ARCHBOLD
419-445-9973
209 W. Poe Rd.
BOWLING GREEN
419-353-8611
204 E. High St.
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419-633-0668
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Monday 4
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419-29S-2329
204 W. Indiana St.
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419-272-2421
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Bryan
419-636-3525
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LIBRARY NEWS
West Unity Library To Host
Tail Waggin Tutors
West Unity Library would like to invite area children
to make an appointment to reserve their time to come
and read to a visiting therapy dog. Tail Waggin Tu-
tors will be available on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:00
pm and on Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm beginning
February 26. A therapy dog that has been trained as
a Tail Waggin Tutor will be at the library to listen to
each child read. Up to fve students per hour will be
allowed to sit and read to the dogs Sky, Myleigh, or
Pebbles, for a 10 to 25 minute time slot.
According to the Therapy Dog International web-
site, The main objective of this program is to provide
a relaxed and dog-friendly atmosphere, which allows
students to practice the skill of reading. This program
builds excitement about reading and is a great op-
portunity for children to improve their reading skills.
Most children seem to naturally love dogs, and it brings
them joy to be around them. The participating dogs
have their certifcates from Therapy Dog International
and are trained to be calm and gentle. More informa-
tion about Tail Waggin Tutors can be found at the
TDI website: http://www.tdi-dog.org/OurPrograms.as
px?Page=Children+Reading+to+Dogs.
West Unity Library is located at 109 S. High Street
in West Unity. For questions about the program or to
make an appointment for a reading time, please con-
tact Ruth Meyer at the library at 419-924-5237.
Pioneer Branch Library has a volunteer available
who wishes to offer after school kindergarten and el-
ementary learning assistance. If anyone is in need of
this assistance and is interested in taking advantage
of this free opportunity, please call the library for more
information. Pioneer Branch Library is located at 106
Baubice Street in Pioneer, and the phone number
there is 419-737-2833.
Pioneer Library Volunteer
Offers Learning Help
Edon Village Council suspended the three-reading
rule and approved Ordinance 03-13 Permanent Appro-
priations during its monthly meeting held Wednesday,
February 20, 2013 in Council Chambers. In attendance
for the evening session were Councilors Roxana Nester,
Duane Thiel, Dick Chapin, Chuck Bidwell, Sam Steffes,
Mayor Darlene Burkhardt, Fiscal Offcer Heidi Bidwell
and Solicitor Tom Thompson; not answering roll was
Councilor Lamar Kline.
Passed as an emergency, Ordinance 03-13 appropri-
ates nearly $1.2 million in funding for fscal year 2013
as follows:
Ordinance 03-13 ~ Permanent Appropriations for
2013
2012 Budget/Actual Expenditures noted in parenthe-
sis
GENERAL FUND
Police ~ $195,000 ($191,375; $185,555 actual);
salaries, benefts, contractual, Capital Outlay, opera-
tions/maintenance
Street Lighting ~ $11,500 ($11,500; $10,918 ac-
tual)
Williams County Health Department ~ $1,500
($3,000; $1,222 actual)
Park & Recreation ~ $22,500 ($22,500; $18,545
actual); salaries, benefts, contractual, operations/main-
tenance
Zoning Inspector ~ $18,200 ($18,200; $22,558
actual); salary, benefts, operations/maintenance
Transportation ~ $32,000 ($42,000; $41,196 ac-
tual); salary (twenty-fve percent Street Superintendent),
benefts (one hundred percent Street Superintendent),
contractual, operations/maintenance
Storm Sewer ~ $10,000 ($14,000; $4,863 actual)
Mayor ~ $9,000 ($9,000; $8,424 actual); salary,
benefts, operations/maintenance
Council ~ $8,000 ($8,000; $6,393 actual); sala-
ries, benefts, operations/maintenance
Clerk ~ $29,250 ($28,950; $27,770 actual); sal-
ary (ffty percent Fiscal Offcer), benefts, operations/
maintenance
Land and Buildings ~ $40,000 ($82,000; $79,758
actual); operations/maintenance, Community Building
Williams County Auditor ~ $2,000 ($2,000;
$1,444 actual)
State Examiner Fees ~ $7,380 ($0; $0 actual)
Village Solicitor ~ $9,000 ($8,000; $8,945 actual)
Economic Development ~ $1,312 ($1,312; $984
actual)
Misc/Transfers ~ $12,954 ($90,412; $30,065 ac-
tual)
TOTAL General Fund ~ $409,596 ($532,249;
$448,640 actual)
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Street ~ $45,991 ($46,575; $41,220 actual); sal-
ary (seventy-fve percent Street Superintendent), opera-
tions/maintenance
State Highway ~ $8,429 ($7,370; $2,164 actual);
contractual, operations/maintenance, Capital Outlay
Motor Vehicle License Tax ~ $18,532 ($16,097;
$0 actual)
State Grant ~ $108 ($687; $578 actual)
Law Enforcement Fund ~ $574 ($825; $301 ac-
tual)
TOTAL Special Revenue Fund ~ $73,634 ($71,554;
$44,263 actual)
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Capital Improvements ~ $97,805 ($133,726;
$55,741 actual).
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Water ~ $182,512* ($171,107; $157,538 actual);
salaries (twenty-fve percent Fiscal Offcer; ffty percent
each Superintendents salary and BPA stipend), ben-
efts operations/maintenance, , contractual, *(includes
$50,599 payment to OWDA Debt Service)
Sanitation ~ $45,775 ($41,123; $44,032 actual)
Sanitary Sewer ~ $377,302* ($354,255;
$308,985 actual); salaries (twenty-fve percent Fis-
cal Offcer; ffty percent each Superintendents salary
and BPA stipend), benefts, contractual, operations/
maintenance,*(includes $188,285 payment to OWDA
Debt Service)
Utility Deposits ~ $220 ($220; $0 actual)
TOTAL Enterprise Funds ~ $605,809 ($566,705;
$510,555 actual)
TOTAL ALL FUNDS/2013 APPROPRIATIONS ~
$1,186,844 ($1,304,234; $1,059,199 actual)
In other action, Council:
Accepted the Minutes, Financial Report and Bills
as presented.
Supported Mayor Burkharts proclamation of
February as Career and Technical Education Month in
Edon. The declaration urges all citizens to become famil-
iar with the benefts offered by career and technical edu-
cation programs available at Four County Career Center.
Approved Mohres quote, presented by Street Su-
perintendent Brigle, to remove nine trees within the Vil-
lage at a cost of forty-fve hundred dollars.
Heard Chief Tom Szymczaks monthly Service
Log and Vehicle Report as well as the Police Departments
2012 Year End Report. Included were Logged Events
(1,655 calls for service, 232 complaints, 107 citations,
401 warnings, 9 accidents, 9 alarms, 5 arrests, 177 as-
sists and 437 follow-ups); Operational Data (25,259 to-
tal miles for both vehicles; Fuel Costs ~ 2,293 gallons
~ $8,969; Maintenance Costs ~ $1,299; Average Cost
per mile to fuel/service vehicles ~ $2.72, a twenty-six
cent decrease from 2012) and Municipal Court Revenue
($6,153 from fnes and fees). He also noted he had at-
tended multiple safety meetings with personnel at Edon
Northwest Local Schools.
Learned from Street Department Superintendent
Jim Brigle that offce and restroom renovations are un-
derway; the dump trucks rear brakes were replaced and
the Village Tile Map had been updated.
Authorized Solicitor Thompson to proceed in
updating Resolution 01-13 Opposing State Control of
Municipal Income Tax Collections to refect changes in
House Bill 5 ~ Municipal Income Tax Uniformity Bill;
eliminating local income tax collections could eventually
lead to collections by the State.
Heard Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) monies would be awarded to only three county-
wide projects this year; applications are due mid-April.
Was updated on Ohio Revised Code changes; vil-
lage councils may now have a minimum of fve mem-
bers (from the present six) and staggered terms would be
eliminated.
Learned the annual Audit had been completed.
Noted the Safety Committee and Street Commit-
tee would conduct meetings next month.
Was informed the Annual Williams County
Economic Development Corporation Meeting (WEDCO)
would be held Wednesday, March 6 prior to start of the
Tri-State Manufacturing Expo; both events will take
place at the Ramada in Holiday City.
Voted to enter into Executive Session to discuss
personnel; no action was taken.
The next monthly meeting of the Edon Village Council
will be held Monday, March 18, 2013 beginning at 7:00
p.m. in Village Chambers.
(Based on information provided by
Edon Village Council.)
Edon Village Council Approves 2013 Permanent Appropriations
Fayette Local Board Of Education Fills
Digital Academy Position At Special Session
The Fayette Local Board of Education convened in
special session on February 21 to discuss the recently
posted position of the Director of Digital Academy and
Student Services.
At the February 11 regular session meeting, the
Board agreed to the job description for the Director
of Digital Academy and Student Services, and on the
afternoon of February 21, they convened in executive
session to further discuss the position. Coming out of
executive session, the Board named Mr. Gene Rupp
as the new Director of Digital Academy and Student
Services, and approved a three-year contract with Mr.
Rupp beginning August 1, 2013.
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Have you seen the TV
commercial from AT&T
about which is better
faster or slower? Beck
Bennett sits with children
and asks them whether
faster or slower is better.
The kids all agree faster is
better, but whats fast? Its
funny listening to the chil-
dren, especially the boy de-
scribing his grandma with
a cheetah strapped to her
to make her faster. Let me
ask you a question, which
is better, walking or run-
ning?
According to ABC News,
it was reported that the
amount of calories burned
standing and walking over
the course of a day is su-
perior to an hour of in-
tense exercise, as well in
improving cholesterol and
preventing diabetes. The
report states that, Dan-
ish researchers followed
18 young people ages 19
to 24, all of normal weight,
who performed three sepa-
rate exercise regimens over
the course of the study.
In the frst study partici-
pants did not exercise, as
they sat for 14 hours. In
the second study partici-
pants sat for 13 hours,
but performed one hour of
vigorous cycling. In the f-
nal study, participants sat
for 8 hours, but engaged
in 4 hours of walking and
2 hours of standing. The
researchers found the par-
ticipants had improved in-
sulin sensitivity and lower
cholesterol by simply walk-
ing and standing compared
with when they performed
no activity. Surprisingly,
however, the researchers
also found the participants
who walked and stood had
improved insulin sensitivi-
ty, more so than when they
participated in one hour of
intense exercise.
So, which is better
walking or running? (This
could be a non-ending de-
bate, right?)
Allow me to change the
focus. It seems that many
of us tend to move at a fast
pace running everywhere
to do big things for our
churches or ministries,
sprinting to work to make
ends meet, accomplishing
many things, and check-
ing off an endless to do
list. But is all that running
around really healthy?
What about all the running
around many of us parents
do for our kids. Do they
really need to be involved
in everything?
What if all that run-
ning isnt actually good for
us? What if we slowed our
pace and took time to walk
with a discerning attitude.
Check out what Proverbs
28:25-26 says; Greed
causes fghting; trusting
the Lord leads to prosper-
ity. Those who trust their
own insight are foolish,
but anyone who walks in
wisdom is safe.
These are some inter-
esting verses, dont run
past them. Stopwalk in
those Words slowly
Greed causes fghting
duh! The word Greed
describes someone who
wants more, someone who
cant seem to get enough of
things and they are always
ready to snatch up more.
This leads to controversy
with other, an engaging
in war. Check out what
James says about this in
his book James 4:1-3.
Instead we are to trust
the Lord, which leads to
prosperity. Another word
for prosperity was fat
which described the fll-
ing marrow in the bone.
This wasnt just blubber,
it was a fattening which
leads to strength. When we
choose Gods portions and
not our own portions, we
become stronger. Think
about this for a minute,
Jesus tells us in Matthew
6 to pray for daily bread
(that which strengthens
us), instead we pray for a
bakery we want more.
Right? It seems innocent,
like a righteous hunger, so
we work at a frantic pace,
gobbling up opportunities,
running frantically to keep
the bakery open. But is
that really healthy?
Read onThose who
trust their own insight
are foolish. In our quick
paced world we tend lis-
ten to our own heart and
ignore the helpful advice
of godly friends, mentors,
pastors, or wise coaches.
We run through life go-
ing with what seems right
to us. We trust our own
insight, instead of lis-
tening to the counsel of
Gods Words. What is that
called? The author uses
the word foolish which
also mean stupid or arro-
gant! Ouch.
So what should we
do? Finish the verse, but
anyone who walks in wis-
dom is safe. Walk. Not
runwalk. Walk in wis-
dom. The Biblical word for
walk means to choose a
lifestyle or a manner of liv-
ing. What manner? What
lifestyle? We are promised
that daily choosing the
right thing; the wise choice
leads to safety. This word
safety describes being in
a dangerous or harmful
place, but escaping by the
skin of your teeth. Thats
close!
So, which is better
walking or running? How
about today and every day
we make the choice to walk
in Gods Word, in His truth
that leads to prosperity
and safety. Anything else
is foolish! For more inspi-
ration words of God, check
out 2 Peter 1:1-10.
One of the consequences
of living in a culture of
affuence has to do with
an insatiable appetite for
more, where one can never
have enough.
Nancy Ortberg
illustrates this truth when
she tells the story about
how their family dog, a
golden retriever named
Baxter, would get covered
with ticks. So after doing
some research about ticks,
heres what she discovered:
They actually call ticks
the overeaters of the insect
world. For those of you
who are really technical
in your biology theyre
of the arachnoid family;
theyre not really insects.
[Ticks] have the disease
of more, and when they
latch on they cant stop.
Before a tick lands on its
host its not very attractive,
but it is very fat. Then a
tick drops onto (because
they do not have the
capacity to jump) from a
bush or a thicket onto their
host, looking for a warm-
blooded creature. Once
they engorge themselves
with the hosts blood, they
balloon up to 7-10 times
their normal size. Theyre
utterly transformed.
The fascinating thing
is once a tick has bloated
up it automatically drops
off the host and then cant
move. All of the energy
in its body is directed to
digesting what its just
eaten. For the next few
hours it is at the mercy
of predators because it
has eaten so much that it
cant move. Nancy Ortberg
claims there can be a
parallel with our spiritual
lives. She says, I have to
admit that when I consider
what I learned about ticks,
theres a little bit of a tick
in me. I can be sometimes
a picture of excess, not
knowing when to say
enough, not knowing when
to stop, and always wanting
more.
To curb and even cure
our appetite for the material
things of this world we read
in scripture Matthew
6:33 (NIV), 33 But seek
frst his kingdom and his
righteousness From this
scripture we would always
do well to remember to
keep, frst things frst.
Rick Jones, Executive
Director, Defance Area
Youth for Christ. For more
information about
the work of Youth for
Christ, 419-782-0656,
or email:
defyfc@embarqmail.com
Church News
LOCAL CHURCH LISTINGS
Solid Rock Community
102 Egly Drive, West Unity
*9:15 a.m. Sunday School
*10:30 a.m. Worship
*7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Adult,
Children & Youth Studies
Mt. Union Christian Union
St. Rt. 49, Cooney, Ohio
*10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship
*6:00 p.m. Sunday Service
*7:00 p.m. Wednesday
Adult & Children
Edon Church of Christ
101 Franklin, Edon
*10:00 a.m. Worship
Northwest Christian
Edon NW School, Edon
*9:00 a.m. Sunday Service
(Jr. Church & Wee Church)
Bethlehem Christian Union
Co. Rd. M-50 & Co. Rd. 4,
Edon
*7:00 p.m. Sunday
Worship Service
*Tuesday Food Pantry
*7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible
Study & Prayer, Adventure
Club for children & youth
Pine Grove Mennonite
04524 Co. Rd. 20-50, Stryker
Montpelier Church of Christ
104 W. Jefferson St.,
Montpelier
*Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m.
*Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.
*Wednesday Workouts:
6:30-7:30 p.m.
*Classes for all ages.
Pioneer Church of the Nazarene
Corner of SR 15 & CR S
Pioneer, Ohio
Prayer Meeting
Living Hope Free Methodist
603 W. Jackson, West Unity
*9:30 a.m. Sunday
*11:00 a.m. Sunday Service
*7:00 p.m. Tuesday Adult
Bible Study
*6:00 p.m. Wednesday 1-12
year olds
6:30 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High
8:00 p.m. Sr. High
River of Life Worship Center
14226 U.S. 20A, Montpelier
*9:30 Sunday Worship
*7:00 p.m. Wed. Worship
www.rolworship.org
Edon United Methodist
103 Pleasant St., Edon
Olive Branch Christian
St. Rt. 127 & Co. Rd. P, Fayette
*6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening
*6:00 p.m. Bible Study
West Franklin United Methodist
Corner of Fulton Co. Rd L & 27-1
West Unity, Ohio
*9:14 a.m. Sunday Worship &
Jr. Church
First Lutheran Church
701 S. Defance St., Stryker
*5:00 p.m. Saturday Evening
Worship
St. Joseph Catholic
625 Washington St., Blakeslee
*4:00 p.m. Saturday Mass
*8:30 a.m. Monday Mass
*7:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth
CCD Class
St. Peters Lutheran Church
Rev. Roger Marlow, Pastor
201 N Church
Edon, OH 43518
Tel: 419-272-2113
Catechism Class
Columbia Church of Christ
14832 Co. Rd. 1-50, Edon
*7:00 p.m. Adults & Youth
Service
Zion Lutheran Church
405 Hickory Street, Montpelier
*9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning
Bible Study
Fountain City Fountain City
Christian School Christian School
120 S. Beech St. * POBox 150 * Bryan
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Alvordton United Brethren
311 East Main St., Alvordton
9:30 am Sunday Worship
6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship
7:00 p.m. Every 3rd Thursday
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Devotional Thought / Fellowship of Christian Athletes
By: Rex Stump - Walk or Run?!
Winning The Battle For A Generation
WHEN IS ENOUGH, ENOUGH?

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NEW BEGINNINGS ... Twelve couples from the Fayette United Methodist Church, in Fayette, renewed their Wedding vows during morning worship February 17, 2013.
Rev. Kathy Currier is the pastor at the Fayette UMC, and Rev. Marla Brown, District Superintendent offciated the renewal service. Participating, left to right, Curt and
Jeanne Johnson, Rodney and Robyn Bingman, John and Charlene May, David and Donna Dickson, Ron and Cretta Ely (front, center), Roger and Pat Borton, Jeni and
Todd Rychener, Robin and Dale Pfund, Jim and Rev. Kathy Currier, Kirk and Tina Keiser, Trent and Nancy Lavinder, and Kraig and Shannon Keiser.
A Dozen Couples Renew Their Vows At Fayette United Methodist
WHEN DEALING WITH TEENS, TRY MORE SILENCE
It takes two to tango. You cannot have a tug of war
without people pulling on both ends of the rope. And,
an argument between a parent and a teenager requires
both participants to vocally state their point of view on
the issue at hand. To halt the tango, one partner mere-
ly has to stop moving. To end the tug of war, the people
on one end of the rope merely need to let go. And to stop
the argument, one person just has to stop speaking.
In short, one way to handle an argumentative teen-
ager is to not speak. Silence makes anyone uncomfort-
able, especially teenagers. They simply are not accus-
tomed to having their parents in their physical presence
and saying nothing. Try it and watch your teen twitch.
I am particularly in favor of trying silence when
teenagers are at their verbal worst. That is, when they
are calling people names, threatening to move out or
quit school, making declarations about not being loved,
or using any of the crude insults theyve learned to de-
ploy in their campaign to dominate their parents. Un-
fortunately, when teenagers behave this way, they are
being so provocative that most adults feel compelled
to respond. But no matter how diffcult it may be, my
recommendation is that parents refrain from speaking;
merely stare and say nothing.
When teenagers argue, they are dominated by an
emotional, reactive part of the brain. This part has little
capacity for refection. But when emotion subsides, a
more refective part of the brain takes over and reviews
the argument made by the reactive part. In a sense,
it reviews the mental tape that was recording while
the argument took place. If there is only one voice on
the tape (the teenagers), and it sounds idiotic at best
and virtually insane at worst, the refective part of the
brain will notice and possibly learn from it. However,
if there are two voices on the tape the teens and the
parents and both are exhibiting idiocy and possibly
insanity, the refective part of the teenagers brain will
later rule that the reactive part was fully justifed in all
it said (and did).
I hazard to guess it would be almost impossible to
fnd a parent of a teenager who hasnt felt bad about
having an argument with his or her lovely, but oc-
casionally contentious, child. I would also hazard to
guess it would be virtually impossible to fnd a parent
who ever won such an argument. That is, a situation
where a parent argued a point so successfully that the
teenager, in the middle of the argument, stopped, com-
plimented the wisdom of the parents perspective and
promised to do better in the future.
Regardless of who is involved, most arguments
merely match reactive brain part against reactive brain
part and neither side gives an inch. That is why the ar-
gument although widely and frequently used is not
a very effective strategy for teaching a teenager some-
thing.
Teaching can take place only when someone is will-
ing to listen. By becoming the silent partner in an ar-
gument with your teen, you can set the stage for some
real teaching to begin.
~Edon Youth Development, Character Counts
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Legals
STRYKER VILLAGE - ORDINANCE 2013-2
ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE.
Passed: February 11, 2013
Mayor: Daniel J. Hughes
Att: Bethany Clemens, Fiscal Offcer
Full text of this ordinance may be seen at the of-
fce of the fscal offcer.
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new carpet $449. 2 bedroom newer mobile home $459. 2
bedroom home with central air, washer and dryer, $549. 2
bedroom apartment, water and refuse included, balcony,
all appliances - clothes washer, dryer, range, refrigerator,
dishwasher, 1 utlity bill - electric - average monthly $90
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range, refrigerator, dishwasher, clothes washer/dryer
hook up, central air and heat, high efffcieny gas furnance,
well insulated, low utility bills, 1,160 sq. ft. $729, or 1450
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bedroom apartment, washer included. $489. www.apart-
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2013
THE HOMETOWN
EDON HILLTOP STRYKER MONTPELIER PETTISVILLE NORTH CENTRAL FAYETTE
A WEEKLY SPORTS PUBLICATION COURTESY OF THE VILLAGE REPORTER
ON THE ARM ... Leah Maas of Montpelier
draws a foul on a jump pass.
AIR CADET ... Erik Stipe of Hilltop grabs
some air around Tyler Cox of Fayette.
PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS. STAFF
CONFRONTATION ... Conner Varner of
Stryker looks to fnish off a fast break. Kae-
la Seiler of Fayette would rather she didnt.
PHOTO BY LUCINDA HELD FAULHABER, STAFF
FINDING A WAY ... Jacob Brown of Edon
gets around Cam Cochran of North Central
for a shot.

2 The Village Reporter / The Hometown Huddle Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
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MONTPELIER The Swanton Bulldogs outscored
Montpelier 31-9 in the second and third quarter on the
way to a 55-29 NWOAL league win over the Locos on Fri-
day February 15th.
The Bulldogs only led 9-6 before seizing control of the
game in the second quarter and pulling away for the com-
fortable win.
Parker Houk paced Montpelier with 7 points on the
night. Blaine Thorp added 6 for the Locos, Alex Matzinger
4, Jared Shoup 4, Cody Caudill 3, Nate McCord 2, Dalton
Surbey 2, and Jake Leung with 1.
The Locos shot 31% from the feld for the game going
12 for 39 from the feld overall, 3 for 10 from beyond the
three point arc. Montpelier also went to the free throw
line seven times and made two foul shots.
Cody Caudills 6 rebounds and Blaine Thorps 4 steals
led the Loco defensive effort.
Montpelier fell to 1-18 on the season
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Swanton 9 13 18 15 55
Montpelier 6 3 6 14 29
Locos Lose 55-29 To
Swanton Bulldogs I n
NWOAL League Action
North Central Rally Lifts Eagles Past Edon Bombers
EDON The Edon Bombers know all too well the
story about the one that got away; they lived it on
February 15 against their BBC rivals, the North
Central Eagles.
The Boys in Bomber Blue spun off an early 11-4
run to take a stout lead, but from that point forward
they saw the Eagles rise in The Hangar. By the end of
the third period, the hometown boys found themselves
back to even at 36-36, and watched as the Eagles
turned a 15-12 fourth into a 51-48 BBC win.
The 9-11 Eagles were led by Brandon Geiser with
14 points, with Jalen Dancer adding 12 points, Dylan
Hutchison 9 points and Cam Cochran 6. Branden
Turner and Josh Taylor each had 3 points, and
Clayton Ferguson and Kole Peterson had 2 points
apiece.
Brock Thiel had 14 points for the 5-15 Bombers,
while Mike Peeples had 13 points and Kaden Sapp 10.
Clay Parrish put in 4 points, Reid Bowling had 3
points, and Jacob Brown and River Wicker each had 2
points.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
North Central 4 17 15 15 - 51
Edon 11 14 11 12 - 48
Pettisville Blackbirds Huge Fourth Quarter
Rally Bounces Stryker From The Birdcage
PETTISVILLE The Pettisville
Blackbirds are tough customers in
The Birdcage. They dropped a 13-point
decision to the Stryker Panthers on
the road on January 10, but those
same Panthers were in Blackbird
Country on February 15. The Battling
Birds almost let another one slip
through their fingers, but a 23-5
explosion in the fourth changed their
fortunes, giving them a 50-35 win
over their BBC rivals from the west.
Tanner Rufenacht hit on 12 points
for the 5-4 / 8-12 Blackbirds, with
David Reyes adding 11 points, and
Dominic Frey, Austin Dykstra and
Kurt Siegel each adding 9 points.
Parker Ruffer put in 12 points for
the Panther Pack, while Hunter
Clingaman threw down 10. Alic
A-Mart Martinez canned 7 points,
and Brandon Woolace, Austin Robison
and Conrad Hausch had 2 points
apiece.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Pettisville 11 13 3 23 - 50
Stryker 8 12 10 5 - 35
Fayette Eagles Defeat The Hilltop Cadets To Remain Perfect In Conference Play
FAYETTE The Fayette Eagles
continued their march toward a per-
fect BBC campaign on February 15 as
they took out the Hilltop Cadets by a
40-27 score.
Fayette took a slim lead into the
second period, but it was a 10-2 third
period that put distance between the
two teams.
Logan Franks landed a game-high
13 for the 16-5 / 9-0 BBC Champion
Eagles, with Zayne Colegrove adding
7 points and Cole Burkholder 6. Tyler
Cox posted 4 points, Justin Stoltzfus
canned a trey, Patty Hookstadt,
Chandler Sanford and Matt Storrs
had 2 points apiece and Koby Biddix
hit a free throw.
Brandon Willis led the 3-17 / 0-9
Cadets with 11 points. Erik Stipe hit
for 7 points, Kelby Grime drained a
trifecta, and Kayne Grime, Joe Mohr
and Xavier Lowery each had a deuce.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Fayette 8 10 10 12 - 40
Hilltop 7 6 2 12 - 27
PHOTOS BY LUCINDA HELD FAULHABER, STAFF
POSSESSION ... Jacob Brown of Edon takes command of
a rebound, while Dylan Hutchison of North Central takes
a swipe at the ball.
BOOM ... Mike Peeples of Edon tries to move against Cam
Cochran and Brandon Geiser of North Central.
GOT ROOM FOR ME? ... Clay Parrish of
Edon looks for driving room.
INBOUND ... Brandon Geiser of
North Central fnds a lane to the
hoop.
FADEAWAY ... Jacob Brown of Edon
gets a shot off with Cam Cochran of
North Central closing.
SHOULD I? ... Xavier Lowery of Hilltop con-
siders a shot over Chandler Sanford of Fay-
ette.
A NEW MEANING TO 'LEANER" ... Logan
Franks of Fayette fnds himself draped over
Brandon Willis of Hilltop.
PUT A TENT OVER THAT CIRCUS ...
Zayne Colegrove of Fayette goes acrobatic
on a layup.
PHOTOS BY ANGI WALKUP, STAFF
NOT HERE! ... Jalen Towes of Hilltop chal-
lenges a shot from Tyler Cox of Fayette.
A TOUCH TOO MUCH ... Erik Stipe of Hill-
top gets the ball, AND Tyler Cox of Fayette
on this rejection.
GET THAT OUTTA HERE! ... Tyler Cox of
Hilltop redirects a shot from Payne Sentle
of Hilltop.

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By: J.D. Elder
WAUSEON Five different Indi-
ans scored in the second quarter as
Wauseon expanded a 9-6 lead to thir-
teen points at the halftime break and
broke open a close contest. Behind
Collin Bzovis 15 points and Noah
Castles 12, the Indians defeated Pet-
tisville 56-43 in a non-league game
Saturday, February 16 at Wauseon.
A good crowd showed up at the
Wauseon gym on Parents Night to
watch another chapter in the annual
backyard contest between two well-
coached teams who play old school,
hard-nosed basketball.
It was the Wauseon power game
featuring Bzovi and Hammons along
with sophomore Noah Castle versus
the Blackbirds passing offense with
ace shooters David Reyes and Tanner
Rufenacht.
Wauseon established their control
of the boards early on. Offensive re-
bounds on missed shots from Bzovi
and Hammons, led to an early Kris
Boysel feld goal. The Blackbirds
started the game cold from the feld
and Zac Robinsons three point shot
gave the Indians a 5-1 lead.
David Reyes brought Pettisville
closer with a three and Jacob Valdez
later tied the game at 6. Bzovi, fght-
ing off the box and one defense the
Blackbirds employed early on to slow
him down, got open and hit a three to
put Wauseon back on top. With both
defenses playing hard and limiting
the offensive opportunities, the score
remained 9-6 Wauseon going into the
second quarter.
Pettisville started the second period
with a ffty-fve second possession pa-
tiently moving the ball around against
the Indian defense. Austin Dykstra
fnally found an opening but his base-
line attempt misfred and Wauseon
rebounded. The Indians also me-
thodically worked the ball versus the
Blackbird defense. The approach paid
off when Hammons scored on a put
back of a Dugan Shadbolt miss and
Wauseon led by fve. Tanner Rufe-
nacht then answered with a three for
Pettisville but Shadbolts three and a
Noah Castle inside basket extended
the Indian lead to seven at 16-9.
Free throws from Jeremy Mann
and Jacob Valdez brought Pettisville
within 18-12 with 3:42 in the half.
Then the defense rose up and forced
Wauseon into a time out as they tried
to beat the 10 count bringing the ball
up court. When action resumed, New-
love zipped a pass down to Shadbolt
underneath and the senior was fouled
by Valdez. Shadbolt hit the frst free
throw and missed the second. Bzovi
hauled down the rebound and stuck it
right back in the basket and the Indi-
ans led by nine.
Wauseon increased the lead to ten
following a pair of Jacob Newlove feld
goals and then Robinson fred in a
last second three at the buzzer to put
Wauseon up 28-15 at the half.
The Blackbirds struggled mightily
from the feld netting only four feld
goals in the frst half. Meanwhile,
Wauseon spread the scoring around
as Robinson, Boysel, Bzovi, Castle,
Shadbolt, and Newlove all contributed
to the scoreboard while Hammons and
Castle on the boards limited Pettisville
to often just one shot per offensive
trip. David Reyes had 6 points at the
break for the Blackbirds but wasnt
getting a lot of help elsewhere. Junior
Austin Dykstra had some open shots
that wouldnt fall and Jacob Valdez
only had two free throws on the score-
books after two quarters.
Tanner Rufenacht gave Pettisville a
quick lift seconds into the second half
with a three pointer and fred up his
fellow students in the stands. But the
feeling didnt last long as the Black-
birds fell behind 39-22 as Pettisville
remained ice cold from the feld and
Hammons continued to be all over the
glass collecting rebounds for the Indi-
ans. Dykstra fnally got on the score-
board with ffteen seconds in the quar-
ter to slice the Blackbirds defcit after
three quarters to ffteen at 39-24 and
scored again seventeen seconds into
the fnal period to make it 39-26. Pet-
tisville threw everything they had at
Wauseon but they would not get any
closer. Bzovi, Hammons, and Castle
accounted for ffteen of Wauseons
seventeen fourth quarter points while
seven Blackbird players contributed to
their nineteen point effort.
The Indians led by as much as
nineteen points in the fnal stanza but
Pettisville continued to scrap and got
to the free throw line, hitting nine of
ten in the fnal quarter.
Pettisville shot 13 for 43 from the
feld for the game and 14 of 18 from
the free throw line. The Indians- 21 of
37 feld goals, 10 for 17 from the line.
Wauseon outrebounded the Black-
birds 36-18.
Collin Bzovi was the top scorer of
the night with 15 points but the Indi-
ans relied on a balanced attack with
Noah Castle kicking in 12 and Michael
Hammons 9. The Indians inside trio
overpowered the Pettisville front line
and Hammons had another big night
in the rebounding department.
David Reyes led Pettisville with 12
points. Tanner Rufenacht added 8
points, Austin Dykstra 6, Kurt Siegel
6, Jeremy Mann 5, Jacob Valdez 3,
Korbin Rychener 2, and Dominic Frey
1.
Pettisville dropped to 8-13 and they
hit the hardwood again on Friday the
22nd hosting the BBCs frst place
team- the Fayette Eagles, at the Bird
Cage. The Eagles are also the top seed
in the upcoming Division 4 Boys Sec-
tional Tournament, to be held in Bry-
an.
Wauseon improved to 12-9 on the
season.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Wauseon 9 19 11 17 56
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Like his brothers before
him, Logan has more speed
than he knows what to do
with. Whenever he takes
the court, he is arguably the
fastest guy out there, and
as his speed has improved,
so has his overall game.
The foundation of the Fay-
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and perfect 10-0 conference
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the feet too feet to beat.
Okay, so what if Baylee is not
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be. In the opening round of
Division IV Sectional play, the
Edon Lady Bombers defense
was focusing on the perimeter.
While they were drawn out,
Baylee went back door and got
behind the defense to grab
passes and shoot. Her 12
points were key to the Lady
Locos winning the game.
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Antwerp Archers Escape From The Bunker
With A 50-46 Win Over The Hilltop Cadets
WEST UNITY The Hilltop Cadets
took on the Antwerp Archers in The
Bunker on February 16. While both
teams were evenly matched, it was
Antwerps slight edges in the first and
fourth quarters that gave them the
edge at the final buzzer, 50-46.
Payne Sentle, Joe Mohr and Erik
Stipe each put in 12 points for the
3-18 Cadet Cadre, with Brandon
Willis adding 6 points, Kayne Grime 2
points, 4 assists and 3 steals, and
Xavier Lowery 2 points and 7 boards.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Antwerp 16 11 10 13 - 50
Hilltop 14 11 10 11 - 46
Edgerton Bulldogs Roll Out The Welcome
Mat & A Thumping For North Central
EDGERTON The Edgerton
Bulldogs closed out their 2012-13
regular season at 19-3 after planting
a 67-48 thumping on the visiting
North Central Eagles on February 16.
Branden Turner stepped to the fore
and led the 9-12 Eagles with 15
points off the bench, while Cam
Cochran had 11 points and Jalen
Dancer 10. Clayton Ferguson put
down 5 points, Kole Peterson 3, and
Josh Taylor and Brandon Geiser each
had a deuce.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Edgerton 11 21 9 26 - 67
Stryker Panthers Can Not Find The Offense
To Knock Off Ayersville On February 16
th
STRYKER Its not just Major
League pitchers that feel the effects of
non-support. The Stryker Panthers
got strong games from Parker Ruffer
and Hunter Clingaman against
Ayersville, but the remainder of the
team only mustered eight points in a
39-37 loss on February 16.
Ruffer hit a game-high 19 for the
Panthers, while Clingaman added 10.
Brannan Woolace, Cole Heath, Luke
Graber and Conrad Hausch closed
out the scoring with two points apiece.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Ayersville 6 16 10 7 - 39
Stryker 11 8 11 7 - 37
Maumee Valley Country Day Posts 62-51
Win Over The Edon Blue Bombers
EDON February 16 saw the
Hawks of Maumee Valley Country
Day flying into The Hangar for a tilt
with the Edon Blue Bombers. The
Boys in Bomber Blue wound up on
the receiving end of an early 17-4 run
and never fully recovered, dropping a
62-51 decision.
Brock Thiel led Edon with 14
points, while Kaden Sapp had 9 points
and Mike Peeples 8. Reid Bowling and
Jacob Brown each had 6 points, Clay
Parrish 5 points and River Wicker 3.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
\MVCD 17 11 19 15 - 62
Edon 4 16 15 16 - 51
North Central Eagles Ease Past Edgerton
EDGERTON The Edgerton
Bulldogs late rally fell short, giving
the North Central Eagles JV squad a
34-31 win on February 16.
Chase Legacy led North Central
with 13 points, with Josh Sawyer
adding 11. Branden Turner posted 4
points, Jordan Bailey had 3 points,
Clayton Ferguson 2, and Jordan
Reeves one point.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Edgerton 8 2 10 11 - 31
Stryker J Vs Mowed Down By Pettisville
PETTISVILLE The Pettisville
Blackbirds rebounded from an early
deficit to smear the Stryker Panther
JV boys on February 15, 38-17.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Stryker 5 4 4 4 - 17
North Central Eagles Get BBC Win Over Edon
EDON The North Central Eagles
jumped out to an early lead and never
looked back, handing the Edon
Bombers a 34-27 BBC defeat on
February 15.
Jordan Bailey threw down 11
points for the Eagles, while Ethan
Douglass had 7 points and Branden
Turner 5. Chase Legacy and Jordan
Reeves each had 4 points, Dylan
Hutchison had 2 points, and Brady
Zuver added a deuce.
No individual stats were received
from Edon.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Edon 3 10 9 5 - 27
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Stoll started slowly with just 3 points in the frst
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North Central was led by Bralyn Wyricks 12 points.
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SCORING BY QUARTER:
Hilltop 10 8 16 19 54
Fayette 9 10 12 11 - 42
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POWER VS. POWER ... Bralyn Wyrick of North Central
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CLEAR BELOW ... Hannah Blake of Mont-
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as she torched North Central for 25 points in the Lady
Bombers 53-33 Thursday February 14th in Buckeye
Border Conference action.
Stoll started slowly with just 3 points in the frst
quarter and 4 more in the second. But she erupted
with 18 second half points as the Lady Bombers steadi-
ly pulled away from North Central.
Alex Kiess added 14 for Edon- 12 in the second half,
as she and Stoll accounted for all 30 of the Lady Bomb-
ers third and fourth quarter points.
Andrea Headly helped get Edon started in the frst
quarter with 5 of her 8 points for the game as the Lady
Bombers jumped in front of North Central 12-5.
Edon held the Lady Eagles to just three frst half
feld goals.
North Central was led by Bralyn Wyricks 12 points.
Edon (7-15): Sydney Stoll 25 points, Alex Kiess 14,
Andrea Headly 8, Hannah Brehm-Gutting 4, and Kait-
lin Chrisman 1.
North Central (10-12): Bralyn Wyrick 12 points, Tia-
na Wheeler 9, Shaylee Oyer 5, Sabina Pickford 4, McK-
ayla Swank 3, and Abbey Litzenberg 2.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Edon 12 11 15 15 53
North Central 5 6 11 11 29
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Lady Blackbirds Behind Michaela Rupp
STRYKER One month prior, the
Pettisville Lady Blackbirds shut down
the Stryker Lady Panthers in the con-
fines of The Birdcage. On February 14,
it was Round Twothis time from The
Cage in Panther Country. Both teams,
famous for their defenses, kept the
other off balance all night but it was a
big night for Michaela Rupp that spelled
the difference. Rupp splashed a trio of
treys to lead the Lady Panthers to a
33-27 win.
Rupp knocked down 13 total points
for the 7-3 / 11-11 Panther Pack, while
Emily Rupp and Conner Varner each
had 6 points, Connor Sullivan 5, and
Maddie Uribes 3 points.
Dana Fricke led the Ladybirds with
13 points, while Mikala Avina added 6
points, Amber Klopfenstein and Jordyn
Pursel 3 points and Lauren Hostetler 2
points.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Stryker 7 13 6 7 - 33
Hilltop Lady Cadets Zap The Fayette
Lady Eagles In February 14
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WEST UNITY On January 11, the
Hilltop Lady Cadets saw a golden oppor-
tunity to keep pace in the BBC race go
by the boards, as they were defeated by
the eventual champions, the Fayette
Lady Eagles. On February 14 in The
Bunker, it was payback time for the
Ladies in Red. Hilltop took a one-point
halftime disadvantage and turned the
tables on the Lady Eagles, outscoring
them 35-23 in the second half to take a
solid 54-42 win.
Emily Armbruster and Jackie Smith
shared game-high honors for the 5-5 /
13-9 Lady Cadets, with Armbruster
adding 4 steals and Smith grabbing 7
boards. Hannah Bleikamp had 10
points and 7 rebounds, and Sam
Lillemon had 9 points and 11 boards.
Kelly Geis and LeAnn Joost each had 4
points, and Cierra Carpenter had 3
points, 6 assists and 4 swipes.
Mikayla Smith led Fayette with 9
points, with Taylor Griffiths getting 8
points and Kaela Seiler and Alexis
Fruchey 6 points apiece. Ashtyn Baker
finished with 5 points, and Paige Keefer
and Allison Cuff had 4 points apiece.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Hilltop 10 8 16 19 54
Fayette 9 10 12 11 - 42
Montpelier Locomotive Ladies
Take On Archbold Bluestreaks
POWER VS. POWER ... Bralyn Wyrick of North Central
drives in against Hannah Brehm-Gutting of Edon.
CLEAR BELOW ... Hannah Blake of Mont-
pelier clears a rebound
WHERE TO GO? ... Sam Lillemon of Hilltop
fnds her progress blocked by Paige Keefer
of Fayette.
FULL SPEED AHEAD ... Leah Maas of
Montpelier drives to the hoop.
REDIRECTION ... Cierra Carpenter of Hill-
top tips a shot from Kaela Seiler of Fayette.
SHALL WE DANCE? ... Sabrina Pickford is in danger of
drawing a whistle while defending Alex Kiess of Edon.
CONTINUATION OF VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL

3rd Quarter Rally By Ottawa Hills Sends
Hilltop Girls To Defeat In Sectional Action
WAUSEON Down eight points at the
half, Ottawa Hills stormed back in the
third quarter with sophomore guard Allie
Dewire, cutting through the Hilltop de-
fense like the evenings cold north wind
bitterly blowing through the Northwest
Ohio felds, leading the way as the Lady
Green Bears defeated the Lady Cadets 48-
44 in Division 4 frst round sectional tour-
nament action on Tuesday February 19th.
Dewire, who only had four points at the
halftime break, erupted for nineteen sec-
ond half points, and Ottawa Hills used a
full court press and a stifing man to man
defense to turn an eight point defcit at the
half into a six point lead after three quar-
ters of play.
Hilltops fans and students showed up
in force for the game, flling up their sec-
tion of the gym. For the frst two quarters
they were very happy with the results on
the foor. Turnovers played a huge part in
the game and in the frst quarter, Hilltops
defense, led by Hannah Bleikamps ball
hawking, forced 7 of them. A Bleikamp
steal early on, one of four in the quarter for
the junior guard, led to Cierra Carpenters
lay up and the frst points of the game.
From there, both teams ground it out in a
nip and tuck battle back and forth. Hilltop
took an 18-12 lead after the frst quarter
with a 10-2 run fueled by balanced scoring
from six different Lady Cadets.
The second period of action saw the
offensive fow of both teams turn as cold
as the wind driven wind chill outside the
gym. Both teams turned the ball over six
times total in the frst minute alone. The
frst points of the quarter didnt come until
Bleikamps free throw nearly two minutes
into the period. The frst feld goal- Sa-
mantha Lillemons lay up midway through
the quarter for Hilltop. Despite the dis-
jointed offenses, the Lady Cadet managed
to grind out a ten point lead against Ot-
tawa Hills with Bleikamps put back of her
own miss making the score 28-18 Lady
Cadets.
Ottawa Hills turned the ball back over
but the Lady Green Bearss Allie Dewire,
foreshadowing the effort she would put
forth in the second half, stole the ball back
and took it all the way for a lay up to cut
the Lady Cadet lead to eight at the half.
If the frst half was all about Hannah
Bleikamp, her 7 points, and her contribu-
tion to a Hilltop defense that forced twen-
ty Lady Green Bear frst half turnovers,
the second half would be all about Allie
Dewire.
Ottawa Hills used full court pressure
to change the dynamics of the game and
Hilltop began to struggle to get the ball
upcourt. When they did, the Lady Ca-
dets couldnt get settled and the turnovers
mounted. Down 28-20 at the break, the
Lady Green Bears roared back with a 12-2
run. Dewire put Ottawa Hills into the lead
at 32-30 with a driving lay up with under
three minutes left in the quarter. Dewire
then added a long jump shot a few seconds
later to make it 34-30 and the Lady Green
Bears used their defense to dominate the
possession of the ball for the rest of the
quarter. Hilltop turned the ball four times
over the fnal two and a half minutes while
Ottawa Hills rained shot after shot at the
Lady Cadet goal until Lilly Petro fnally got
a mid-lane shot to fall with under ten sec-
onds to go and gave the Lady Green Bears
a 36-30 lead going into the fnal quarter.
How dominant was Ottawa Hills in the
third quarter? A three to one advantage
in feld goal attempts on offense and a de-
fense that harried Hilltop into ten turn-
overs in the quarter. Dewire slashed her
way through the Hilltop defense at will for
nine points and she was just warming up
while Bleikamp was held scoreless after
her frst minute basket.
Evan after the disastrous third quarter,
the Lady Cadets came back in the fourth
with a lot of grit and heart as they tried to
tip the momentum back into their favor.
Bleikamp was still a dangerous force on
defense and her steal in the early seconds
of the fourth quarter set up a Hilltop bas-
ket by Jackie Smith. Dewire, who would
score Ottawa Hills frst nine points in the
period, answered but Cierra Carpenters
had a response of her own and cut into the
Lady Green Bear lead with a put back bas-
ket to make it 38-34. Dewire split a pair of
free throws from the foul line. Smith then
drove the lane for Hilltop, missed a shot,
grabbed the rebound, and was fouled on
her second attempt. The senior forward
made both foul shots and Hilltop was back
within three.
Following an Ottawa Hills timeout, the
Lady Cadets unleashed full court pres-
sure and it immediately paid dividends
when Emily Armbruster came up with the
steal and a score to cut the lead to one.
Bleikamp came up with yet another steal
for Hilltop but she was then whistled for
a travel heading towards the Lady Green
Bear basket. Again, the Lady Cadets
pressed but this time Dewire broke free to
score on a two on one break and push the
lead back to three at 41-38. Dewire added
a steal and layup to push the lead to fve
at 43-38 and then after a Lady Cadet trav-
el call hit a runner from the right side to
make it 45-38.
With Bleikamp held in check on the
offensive end, it was left to Carpenter,
Smith, and Armbruster to pick up the
scoring slack. Field goals from all three
helped Hilltop make one last push and the
Lady Cadets were also aided by poor foul
shooting by Ottawa Hills- four for twelve
overall in the quarter. Armbrusters feld
goal with 45.1 seconds to go brought the
Lady Cadets within two points of Ottawa
Hills. Bleikamp fouled Lilly Petro with
41.7 seconds left but the Lady Green Bear
missed both free throws to give Hilltop the
opportunity to tie the game. Carpenter
barged down the middle on a drive and
missed a driving lay up. Hilltop came up
with the rebound and Carpenter had a
second chance to knot the game. Her right
side baseline jumper was long though and
Ottawa Hills came down with the rebound.
Dewire was fouled and made the frst
free throw to make it 47-44 with 24.3 sec-
onds left. Her second attempt bounced
off and Olivia VanSlooten of Ottawa Hills
and Hilltops Armbruster battled for the
rebound. The referee called a held ball
and the arrow pointed in the Lady Green
Bears direction, giving the ball back to
Ottawa Hils with 22.8 seconds left in the
game. Michelle Healy inbounded the ball
to Dewire who dribbled out of a double
team and pitched the ball back to Healy
who then was fouled by Hilltops Carpen-
ter. Healy split the free throws to make
it 48-44 and the Lady Cadets last ditch
three went in and out to spell the end of
the season for the Lady Cadets.
Allie Dewire fnished with 23 points
to lead all scorers on the night- the only
player in double fgures for Ottawa Hills.
The Lady Green Bears shot 41% from the
feld and went twenty-one times to the free
throw line, making twelve.
Hannah Bleikamp led a balanced at-
tack for Hilltop with 9 points and Emily
Armbruster added 8. Also scoring for the
Lady Cadets: Cierra Carpenter 7, Jackie
Smith 6, LeAnn Joost 4, Kailey Creamer 4,
Samantha Lillemon 4. Kayla Settlemire 2.
Hilltop went six for ten from the free throw
line and took eight more shots from the
feld than the Lady Green Bears but their
shooting percentage was only 35% for the
game.
The Lady Cadets ended their season
with a 13-10 overall record.
Ottawa Hills improved to 12-10 on the
season and would face the #2 seed in the
Wauseon section, Pettisville, on Saturday
February 23rd.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Ottawa Hills 12 8 16 12 48
Hilltop 18 10 2 14 - 44
Lady Panthers Makes Quick Work Of MVCD
To Advance In Sectional Tournament
WAUSEON The
Stryker Lady Panthers
wasted little time mak-
ing quick work of Mau-
mee Valley Country Day
in Tuesday evenings Di-
vision 4 sectional opener
in Wauseon jumping out
to a 27-4 frst quarter
lead en route to a 56-22
rout of the overmatched
Lady Hawks.
Conner Varner scored
23 points to lead all scor-
ers while Connor Sulli-
van added 18.
The Lady Panthers
were all business in the
frst quarter as they
stifed MVCD with their
full court pressure while
Sullivan and Varner
took turns lighting up
the scoreboard. Sul-
livan scored Strykers
frst fourteen points of
the game, including four
from behind the three
point arc. Sullivan hit
three in a row from be-
hind the arc and Stryker
took a 9-0 lead a little over
a minute into the game.
MVCD scored when a
long pass to Kennedie
Jackson beat the Lady
Panther press and the
Lady Hawk sophomore
hit the lay up to make
it 9-2. Stryker went on
another 9-0 spurt before
Jackson scored again for
MVCD on another long
pass over the full court
pressure and fnished
the quarter with a 9-0
run. Varner scored ten
of the Lady Panthers f-
nal twelve points of the
frst period.
Stryker Coach Steve
Brown called off the press
in the second quarter but
the Lady Panthers still
continued to score early
and often. Emily Rupps
converted a Varner steal
into two points for the
Lady Panthers. MVCDs
Cammie Lonsway an-
swered but Stryker, who
dominated the rebound-
ing battle 23-8 in the
frst half alone, hit the
boards hard and Var-
ner ended up with a put
back feld goal to make
it 31-6 Lady Panthers.
Michaela Rupp knocked
down a three for Stryker
following a Jackson free
throw for MVCD. Sulli-
van drained a trifecta of
free throws after being
fouled on a three point
feld goal attempt and
the Lady Panthers
CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
TOUGH ANGLE ... Sydney Stoll of Edon
tries to get a shot off past Leah Maas of
Montpelier.
THINK FAST ... Sydney Stoll of Edon is
about to get a hurry-up notice from Han-
nah Blake of Montpelier.
AROUND AND UP ... Lauren Dye of Mont-
pelier goes around and over the defense of
Kaitlin Chrisman of Edon.
TRAIN WRECK ... Hannah Blake of Mont-
pelier gets sandwiched on three sides.
TRYING TO GET THROUGH ... Andrea
Headley of Edon takes the low road in get-
ting the ball through the Montpelier de-
fense.
KEY TO THE GAME ... With the Edon zone
drawn out, Baylee Hageman of Montpelier
slips in behind for two.
Montpeliers Balanced Scoring Output
Puts An End To Edons Tournament Run
By: Timothy Kays
BRYAN To watch the Montpelier Lady
Locomotives against the Edon Lady
Bombers in the first quarter of their D-IV
Sectional matchup on February 19, was
an open invitation to ponder if aliens
abducted the team and replaced them
with clones. The Lady Locos seemed to
sleepwalk through a period fraught with
traveling calls and slow, sloppy play. Then
came the second period, and the lights
came on. After mustering just four points
in the first period and trailing Edon going
into the second, Montpelier found their
vibe and their scoring touch, rallying back
to oust Edon from the tournament in
overtime, 44-41.
Trailing 8-4 going into the second
period, the Lady Locos slowly made their
way back into the contest behind seniors
Lauren Dye and Leah Maas, sophomore
Baylee Hageman and freshman Hannah
Blake. The rising of these four eclipsed the
output of Edon shooting star Sydney
Stoll, who scored a game-high 25 in the
loss. With 1:09 left in the half, Dye canned
a three from the lower left that erased the
deficit and tied the game at 14-14. Stoll
replied with a three with 45.9 seconds
remaining to put the Belles in Bomber
Blue back on top by three, but as time
expired in the half, Blake had the answer.
At do-or-die time and nobody open, she
juked Alex Kiess just enough to get a step
around and drove to the right side of the
lane and a waiting Hannah Brehm-
Gutting. With Kiess hot on her heels and
Gutting just ahead, Blake lifted off a soft,
right-handed running floater between the
two defenders that fell in as the buzzer
sounded. Montpelier trailed by a point at
the intermission, 17-16.
Edon opened the third with a 6-0 run,
but Blake drilled two shots and Maas
another to again close the gap to one
point. Another running floater by Blake
put Montpelier in the lead, 26-25, but
Stoll replied with two free throws to make
it 27-26 with 1:42 left in the period. A
turnover on the left side and a forwarding
pass to Brehm-Gutting running ahead of
the pack added another two to the Edon
lead, but another floater from Blake made
it 29-28 with 20.2 seconds left in the
period.
With 6:02 left in regulation, Kiess
planted a long three from the upper left to
up the Edon lead to four at 32-28, by
Hayley Gerens only bucket of the night
cut the deficit in half. At the 5:23 mark,
Stoll, who had challenged the middle all
night, did the same again, crashing the
paint and sinking a pair of resultant free
throws to make it 34-30, but Maas
answered to keep it a two-point game. The
patient perimeter passing of Montpelier
was frequently successful in drawing out
the Edon zone, leaving open lanes down
low that were exploited by Hageman. With
4:13 left in regulation, Hageman cut into
the lower left unopposed to tie the game at
34-34. Stoll sank both ends of a one-and-
one to put Edon back on top, but Hageman
again exploited the drawn out Edon
defense at 2:39 to tie the game. Both
teams failed to convert potential game-
winning opportunities from the line late,
and the buzzer sounded overtime with the
score tied at 36-36.
Stoll hit a deuce at the 2:43 mark, but
Blake found Hageman open again down
low to tie the game at 38-38. The ensuing
Edon possession saw a missed shot and a
major floor scrum for the rebound. With
bodies piling up in the key, the ball was
knocked out to the upper right of the key.
Stoll stepped to her left, picked up the
loose ball and calmly buried a trey with
1:50 left to make the score 41-38. With
1:28 left and her team in need, Dye
crashed the right baseline and connected
to make it 41-40. With 23.3 seconds
remaining, it was Dye again, this time
going straight down the middle for a run-
ning floater to break the tie and put the
Lady Locos up for good. Stoll again tried
to create something on a drive down the
left side of the lane, but her shot was
rejected. With 6.3 seconds remaining,
Blake was fouled, and her two free throws
ended the scoring on the night.
Blake finished the night with 14 points
for the Lady Locos, who now face North
Central for the D-IV Sectional title on
February 23. Hageman landed 12 huge
points, and Dye closed out the night with
10. Maas hit for a half-dozen, and Geren
had a deuce.
Stoll closed out an incredible career as
the all-time leading scorer in Lady Bomber
history with a game-high 25. Kiess and
Kaitlin Chrisman each had 6 points, and
Brehm-Gutting hung up her high tops
with 4 points.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Montpelier 4 12 12 8 8 - 44
Edon 8 9 12 7 5 - 41
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Division IV Sectional Title From Montpelier
BRYAN It was a gymnasium
charged with rarified air in Bryan on
February 23 as the North Central Lady
Eagles faced off against the Montpelier
Lady Locomotives. Not that these two
teams are unfamiliar with each other,
mind youindeed they are. North
Central opened their 2012-13 season
with a November 23 loss to this same
Montpelier team in The Railyard, 40-30.
This night was something vastly dif-
ferent, as both teams had something
within their reach that they had not
experienced in yearsa Division IV
Sectional championship.
A close game was opened up ever so
slightly in the third when the Lady
Locos took a 17-17 halftime deadlock
and spun it into a 27-24 lead going into
the final frame. It was then that the
Lady Eagles finally discovered cruising
altitude and mounted a rally. Unable to
shut it down, the Lady Locos found
themselves unable to match the Eagles
pace as they pulled into a tie, then into
the lead. Final shots in desperation
missed their marks as the North Central
Eagles capped off their rally with their
first Sectional Title since 1983, winning
the game by a 40-39 margin.
Bralyn Wyrick led the Lady Eagles
with 14 points, and Sabrina Pickford
added 13. Shaylee Oyer put up 8 points,
Abbey Litzenberg had 3 points, and
Tiana Wheeler 2.
Hannah Blake led all scorers with 19
points for the Lady Locos, and Baylee
Hageman finished with 9 points. Lauren
Dye ended her storied Lady Locos hoops
career with 7 points, McKenzie Martinich
hung up her high-tops with 2 points,
and Hayley Geren also added a deuce.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Montpelier 9 8 10 12 - 39
Pettisville Defense Carries Them To The
D-IV Sectional Crown Over Ottawa Hills
By: Timothy Kays
WAUSEON A working strategy for
the Ottawa Hills Green bears against
the Pettisville Lady Blackbirds on
February 23 was to get the ball into
their center, who towered over the
smaller Dana Fricke of Pettisville. We
all know the axiom about a certain
road that was paved with good intents.
The strategy might have worked, had
it not been for the blur commonly
known as the Pettisville press, a high-
speed hornets nest that is an ideal
test for claustrophobia. The much
slower Bears intents went by the
boards in the first quarter, and they
never found the speed to keep up in
what became a 47-19 Sectional
Championship runaway for the
Ladybirds.
Fricke and Mikala Avina each hit
for four points to lead a 13-6 first
period run, but it only got worse for
Ottawa Hills in the second. Lauren
Hostetler hit a trey, Kate Kauffman hit
her second deuce of the night and
Avina put in another to up the
Pettisville lead to 22-11 at the half. A
14-6 run in the third, followed by an
11-2 fourth quarter blitz in the fourth
brought the game to its lopsided close.
In an attempt to shut down the
Pettisville offense, the Bears turned to
a novel approach of trying a triple
team trap on Avina as she brought the
ball up the court. The disparity in
speed became apparent though as
with three defenders trying to sur-
round her, Avina still evaded the trap
every time to get the offense set up.
The same could not be said for Ottawa
Hills, though. Even after Coach Jason
Waldvogel pulled his starters and
bench players and ran strictly with
JVs late in the fourth, the Green
Bears were unable to muster a field
goal. The Ottawa Hills offensive pro-
duction in the final frame came exclu-
sively from the foul line.
Avina put in a game-high 13 for the
sectional Champs, while Hostetler
and Fricke finished with 10 points
apiece. Jordyn Pursel put in 5 points,
Kauffman 4, Amber Klopfenstein and
Amber Loar 2 points apiece, and
Samantha Shinhearl splashed a free
throw.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Ottawa Hills 6 5 6 2 - 19
Timothy Kays can be reached
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Fayettes Hunger Trumps Strykers
Experience In D-IV Sectional Play
By: Timothy Kays
WAUSEON The Stryker Lady
Panthers and the Fayette Lady Eagles.
These two teams not only know each
other very well, but during the postsea-
son play of recent years it has been the
Lady Panthers leaving Fayette far
behind on the playoff trail. On February
23, they met head-to-head for some-
thing bigger than the BBC title that the
Lady Eagles had earlier wrested away
from Stryker. This time around, it was
for all the Division IV Sectional mar-
bles. Fayette had to overcome a slow
first half, then hold on for dear life as
Strykers Conner Varner went on a
one-girl fourth quarter crusade. In the
end, the Lady Eagles were able to pro-
tect the ball and respond when needed
to pull off a 43-39 cliffhanger win for
the D-IV Championship, their first
since 2006.
Connor Sullivan opened the scoring
with a trey from the lower left to give
Stryker an early edge, but Kaela Seiler
got Fayette on the board with a deuce.
Sullivan got those points back with two
free throws, but Seiler tied the game
with a three from the upper left. A pair
of free throws from Taylor Griffiths
made it a 7-5 game at the end of the
first.
Allison Cuff added to the Fayette
lead with a pair of free throws to open
the scoring in the second period. Emily
Rupp answered with two for Stryker,
but Mikayla Smith put up a deuce of
her own to keep the Fayette lead at
11-7. Varner took that deficit down a
notch with a pair of free throws. With
3.1 seconds left in the half, Michaela
Rupp launched a three from the lower
left to give Stryker their first lead since
the opening seconds of the game at
12-11. The second half would see the
opening jitters shaken off for both
teams, and a tempo change that made
the first half look like a sleepwalk.
The Lady Eagles added to their lead
in the third on the strength of threes
from Seiler and Smith, but their 25-22
lead going into the fourth was far from
secure. A nice spin move from Paige
Keefer opened the scoring for Fayette
in the final frame, and a floater down
Main Street from Griffiths with 5:52
remaining made it 29-22. With 5:29 on
the clock, Alexis Fruchey beat the
Panther zone for a deuce to make it a
31-22 game, forcing a Stryker timeout.
When play resumed, Sullivan sank
a pair of free throws, but a Keefer free
throw made it 32-24. Griffiths sank a
pair of free throws to open up a ten-
point lead, and also brought chants of
auto-matic from the Fayette cheering
section. Those cheers would be tempo-
rarily dimmed though as Varner began
her torrid skein of creativity in the
w a n i n g
mi nut es.
From well
behind the
u p p e r
right side
of the
arch, she
drilled a
three to
make it
34-27. Seiler put in a pair of free
throws with 3:35 remaining, but Varner
answered with another trey from well
behind the arch to make it a 36-30
game with 3:19 remaining. The double-
digit lead was gone for good, and the
Panthers were pushing for momentum.
A Fayette turnover resulted in an
Emily Rupp put back to make it 36-32
at the 2:45 mark. Arguably, the shot of
the game came with 2:15 remaining.
Smith, trapped under the rim and sur-
rounded by Lady Panthers clawing for
the ball, bent herself backwards and
put the ball up behind her head. It
bounced off glass, the back plate and
in to make it 38-32.
With 2:01 left, it was Varner again,
this time nailing a three from the
upper left to cut the deficit to three.
With the clock at 1:37, Varner went
straight at the middle of the Fayette
defense, drawing a foul. She hit on
both free throws to make it a one-point
game at 38-37, and bringing out one of
the areas most formidable deterrents
to offensive productionthe Stryker
full-court press. At the 48.3 second
mark, Ashtyn Baker hit her only buck-
et of the game to give the Lady Eagles
some breathing room at 40-37. With
33.9 seconds left, Fruchey went to the
line to add two more free throws. With
19.6 seconds remaining, Cuff hit a free
throw that would prove to be the final
Fayette point of the night. Varner
added two more free throws with 6.3
seconds left in the game, but the final
buzzer put an end to the Stryker rally.
We hit some big shots when we
had to, said Fayette Head Coach Tim
Nicely, ..but Varnershes a phenom-
enal player. Allison (Cuff) did a great
job on her. That was our goal all week
was to put her on her, and she accept-
ed the challenge. I think she did a
fairly good job on herthe best she
could do.
The difference between the 2012-13
Lady Eagles and last years model was
summed up by Cuff, who said, This
year, we have a lot better defense, and
weve got people who can shoot. Mel
(Melani Seiler) face guards. I take on
the challenge of any big girl. Taylor,
Kaela, Alexis, Mikaylathey all put up
shots. Thats what we needed last
year. Allisons explanation also paints
a clear picture as to how the Lady
Eagles rose to the top during the regu-
lar season, capturing the BBC
Championship.
Kaela Seiler led the BBC and
Sectional Champion Lady Eagles with
12 points, while Griffiths finished with
10 and Smith 7. Cuff put in 5 points,
Fruchey 4, Keefer 3 points and Baker
2.
Conner Varner led all scorers with
19 points, 13 of which came down in
her epic fourth quarter run. Sullivan
finished with 11 points, Emily Rupp 4,
Michaela Rupp 3 and Hannah
Doehrmann 2 points for the Lady
Panthers.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Fayette 7 4 14 18 - 43
Stryker 5 7 10 17 - 39
Timothy Kays can be reached
at tim@thevillagereporter.com
CONTINUATION OF VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL
CLOSING OUT THE BREAK ... Conner
Varner of Stryker fies in to convert a fast
break into two points.
SHE BE GONE ... Taylor Griffths of Fay-
ette zips through a lane in the Stryker de-
fense.
NOTE THE FLOATER ... Lauren Hostetler
of Pettisville gently lifts off a foater in the
lane.
INSIDE MOVE ... Kate Kauffman of Pet-
tisville powers up for two. The expression
on the face of the defender is open to other
captions.
BABY HOOK LOOK ... Bralyn Wyrick of
North Central gets a shot off over Baylee
Hageman of Montpelier
ON THE ARM ... Leah Maas of Montpelier
draws a foul on a jump pass.
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Lady Panthers Makes Quick Work Of MVCD
led 37-7 with 5:54 left in the second
quarter.
Stryker, to their credit, took the foot
off the gas after the 27-4 frst quar-
ter and began to rotate their players
in and out. MVCD, to their credit,
did not. The Lady Hawks continued
to play hard on the defensive end and
their efforts paid off as they held the
Lady Panthers to just one more feld
goal- a Conner Varner basket, the rest
of the half.
In the second half, the Lady Hawks,
who despite the huge defcit kept plug-
ging away, rewarded the sizable con-
tingent of supporters who traveled
west to Wauseon with a few moments
of brilliance of their own.
After MVCDs defense forced a ten
second violation late in the third quar-
ter, Cammie Lonsway drove into the
lane, and the Lady Panther defense,
and scored on a buzzer beating run-
ning jump shot. And Kennedie Jack-
son scored the shot of the night mid-
way through the fnal period when she
grabbed a rebound of a misfred Emily
Rupp shot and drove coast to coast
hitting a right hand bank shot on the
dead run that had even some of the
Stryker students cheering.
But in the end, it was all Lady Pan-
thers who outmanned and outgunned
MVCD to take home a 56-22 victory.
Varners 23 points and Sullivans 18
led the Stryker scoring parade. Emily
Rupp and Hannah Doehrmann each
added 4 points while Michaela Rupp
scored 3, and Jordan Waidelich and
Ashley Haines fnished with 2.
Stryker shot 34% from the feld,
including six for twenty-one from be-
hind the three point line, doubled the
amount of feld goal attempts MVCD
had, and outrebounded the Lady
Hawks by more than a two to one mar-
gin. Stryker also forced 22 turnovers
on defense.
Kennedie Jackson paced Maumee
Valley Country Day (1-19) with 10
points and Cammie Lonsway added
6. The Lady Hawks made 30% of their
feld goal attempts and went four for
six from the free throw line.
Stryker (12-11) advanced to the
sectional fnals to face Buckeye Border
Conference rival, and #1 seed in the
Wauseon sectional, Fayette (17-5), on
Saturday February 23rd. This would
be the third meeting of the season be-
tween to two teams with Stryker win-
ning the frst game 57-56 and Fayette
coming out on top in the rematch 68-
53.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Stryker 27 12 11 6 56
MVCD 4 3 4 11 - 22
Montpeliers Benner & Taylor
Bow Out At D-I I I Districts
BOWLING GREEN Sean Taylor
and Tyler Benner of the Montpelier
Locomotives saw their 2012-13 sea-
sons draw to a close in D-III District
competition at the Stroh Center at
BGSU on February 22 and 23.
Both men were relegated to the
consolation brackets after their first
round matches. Taylor was eliminat-
ed in the first round of consolation
competition, but with a win in the
first round, Benner was a step closer
to the third place finish and a trip to
Columbus. That target could not be
met though, as he was eliminated in
the second round of the consolation
bouts.
The following are the individual
match results for Benner and Taylor,
including season records
126 - Sean Taylor
Record: 35-15
Lost to Chase Griffith Western
Reserve M-Dec 8-0
Lost to Zach Smith Cory-Rawson Fall
1:55
152 - Tyler Benner
Record: 38-20
Lost to Cody Ramage Western
Reserve Fall 5:43
Won over Keegan Green Fostoria Dec
2-1
Lost to Dylen Hartman Cory-Rawson
Dec 10-4
KEEPSAKE Edon Athletic Boosters President, Lynn Kundard, (right) is
pleased to present the varsity girls autographed basketball to Chelsey Handy,
along with her father, Randy. The memento was purchased for the Edon Lady
Bomber Senior by several school employees, members of the Edon Athletic
Boosters and loyal Bomber fans. Auction proceeds of three hundred thirty-fve
dollars were given to the Handy Family in memory of Chelseys mom, Sara.
INFORMATION AND PHOTOS BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER
SUCCESSFUL BID Following an auction conducted during Senior Recogni-
tion Night, Edon Athletic Boosters President Lynn Kundard presented senior
Clay Parrish with the varsity boys autographed basketball. Successful family
bidders of this special gift for their number one Edon Blue Bomber basketball
player were: Front Row (L-R) ~ Brenda Parrish, Clay, Wade Parrish, Marilyn
Parrish and Lynn. Middle Row (L-R) ~ Tina Parrish, Chandler Siebenaler (se-
nior classmate and friend), Howard Parrish, Capri Parrish, Kathy and Jerry
Zigler. Back Row (L-R) ~ Leanne Haynes, Frank Parrish and Steve Parrish. Not
pictured ~ Cambell Parrish, Tami and Ross Sumney. A portion of the twelve
hundred dollars netted by the annual fundraiser was earmarked for the boys
basketball program.
Annual Fundraiser Benefts Edon Athletic Boosters Projects
Varsity Boys & Girls Autographed
Basketballs Auctioned Off
Edon Bombers Vs Fairview Apaches
Pettisville Ladybirds Escape Stryker JVs
STRYKER The Pettisville Lady
Blackbirds tripped the Stryker Lady
Panther JVs by a 15-12 score on
February 14.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Stryker 4 6 2 0 - 12
Hilltop Caps Perfect Season With Win Over Fayette
WEST UNITY The Hilltop Lady
Cadets finished the season with a
17-2 overall record and a perfect 10-0
BBC mark after defeating Fayette on
February 14, 30-25.
Cierra Grant led all scorers with 11
points, and Allie Schmitt had 6 for the
BBC Champion Lady Cadets.
Maddie Maginn led Fayette with 7
points.
SCORING BY QUARTER:
Hilltop 7 6 10 7 - 30
Fayette 2 5 8 10 - 25
Kathleen Mann of Edon
Jordan Matthews of Edon
Baylee Gearhart of Edon Kaitlyn Sonneberger of Edon
Edon Bombers Vs Fairview Apaches
PHOTOS BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER
EDON GIRLS BASKETBALL Joel, Mihkaya and
Jodie Best.
EDON PEP BAND Terry, Shane and Annette Cart-
er.
EDON BOYS BASKETBALL Tammy, Reid and
Neil Bowling.
EDON PEP BAND Becky, Abby and Rich Hill.
EDON PEP BAND Tim, Ciera and Heather Mo-
cherman.
EDON GIRLS BASKETBALL Joe, Andrea and
Shelly Headley.
EDON PEP BAND Charlie, Mariah and Melissa
Hantz.
EDON PEP BAND Corey Bailey with Pat and Deb
Callaway.
EDON PEP BAND Amy, Chandler and Chip Siebe-
naler.
EDON BOYS BASKETBALL STATISTICIAN San-
dy, Kyle and Jim Gearhart.
EDON GIRLS BASKETBALL Paul, Sydney and
Penny Stoll.
EDON BOYS BASKETBALL Brenda, Clay and
Frank Parrish.
EDON BOYS BASKETBALL Logan Bechstein with
Terri Kellogg and Matt Bechstein.
EDON GIRLS BASKETBALL Randy, Chelsey and
Courtney Handy.
EDON GIRLS BASKETBALL STATISTICIAN John,
Becky and Dawn Fisk.
By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber
Edon High School honored their graduating
senior Pep Band and Basketball participants
during its 2013 Winter Senior Recognition Night
held Saturday, February 16 prior to the boys
varsity basketball game against Maumee Val-
ley Country Day School. Fifteen seniors, along
with their escorts, were individually called out
to center court where each was applauded for
their commitment and hard work over the past
four years. Honorees that night included:
2013 EHS Winter Senior Night
Girls Basketball Team
Mihkaya Best
daughter of
Joel and Jodie Best
Chelsey Handy
daughter of
Randy Handy and the late Sara Handy
Escorted by her father and sister Courtney
Handy
Andrea Headley
daughter of
Joe and Shelly Headley
Sydney Stoll
daughter of
Paul and Penny Stoll
Becky Fisk
daughter of
John and Dawn Fisk
Pep Band
Corey Bailey
son of the late
Jackie and Bill Bailey
Escorted by Pat and Deb Callaway
Shane Carter
son of
Terry and Annette Carter
Mariah Hantz
daughter of
Charlie and Melissa Hantz
Abby Hill
daughter of
Richard and Rebecca Hill
Derek Jackson
son of
Herbert and Nancy Jackson
Cheyenne Kimball
son of
Jeremy and Kiki Kimball
Alex Kochert
son of
Thomas and Claudia Kochert
Ciera Mocherman
daughter of
Tim and Heather Mocherman
Chandler Siebenaler
son of
Chip and Amy Siebenaler
Marissa Siegel
daughter of
Jennifer Pattee and Scott Siegel
Boys Basketball Team
Logan Bechstein
son of
Terri Kellogg and Matt Bechstein
Reid Bowling
son of
Neil Bowling and Tammy Bowling
Clayton Parrish
son of
Frank and Brenda Parrish
Kyle Gearhart
son of
Jim and Sandy Gearhart
In addition to looking ahead to postseason
action, the graduates-to-be will also be working
towards one final goal of the year ~ receiving
their diplomas from Edon High School.
Lucinda Held-Faulhaber can be reached at
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Montpelier
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will showcase every resource a bride
will need to plan the wedding of her
dreams. From the wedding dress and
fowers to decorations, food and pho-
tographs, the Sauder Village bridal
Show will provide brides and grooms-
to-be the opportunity to plan their
wedding in one spectacular location.
We are pleased to have so many
exhibitors from throughout the region
joining us for our Bridal Show again
this year, shared Jeanette Smith, Di-
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Village. Fashion, travel, music, cater-
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there will be something for everyone at
our Bridal Show!
From noon until 4:00 p.m., brides
and grooms-to-be can plan their en-
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meeting with bridal professionals from
throughout the region. From photog-
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wedding planners and decorators
Founders Hall will be transformed
into a unique environment where en-
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showcase their products and services.
Founders Hall offers an elegant
and unique backdrop for our Bridal
Show providing guests with an op-
portunity to discover how Sauder Vil-
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memorable experience, Smith added.
Guests will have the opportunity to
explore the wide range of bridal servic-
es offered by Sauder Village including
unique shops with gifts for the bride
and groom, rehearsal dinner options
at the Barn Restaurant and rooms
at the Sauder Heritage Inn for guests
or the bridal party. In the beauty of
Founders Hall, a variety of food and
drink options are available from hors
doeuvres and drinks to family style,
buffet and plated dinners the friend-
ly staff at Sauder Village will create a
delightful dining experience for that
special day.
Admission to the Bridal Show is
$7.00 but guests can pre-register at
www.saudervillage.org/bridal to re-
ceive a coupon for $2.00 off admis-
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entered into the grand prize drawing.
Bouquets will be tossed out through-
out the afternoon providing brides a
chance to win a variety of prizes and
gift certifcates from participating ven-
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To plan the wedding of your dreams,
dont miss the Bridal Show at Saud-
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More and more cou-
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cards to give guests ad-
equate notice that there
is a party on the horizon.
Save-the-date cards
do more than let guests
know when youre get-
ting hitched. The cards
are a preliminary way
to keep guests informed
and let them know they
are, in fact, on the guest
list. These cards havent
always been so popu-
lar, but have risen in
popularity due to longer
engagement periods, a
growing number of desti-
nation weddings and the
growing number of cou-
ples with guests from all
over the country, if not
the world. Considering
people often plan busi-
ness trips, vacations and
other excursions sev-
eral months in advance,
save-the-date cards help
secure a greater num-
ber of attendees at your
wedding.
Save-the-date an-
nouncements can vary
in many ways. They may
be postcards or magnets
that can be attached to a
refrigerator door. If you
desire a cohesive theme
to your wedding statio-
nery, select the save-
the-date cards at the
same time you choose
your wedding invita-
tions. This way you can
ensure that either the
patterns, fonts, colors,
or style of the cards will
match. It will also help
convey the tone of the
wedding. Guests often
take their cues regard-
ing the level of formality
of the wedding from the
type of stationery cou-
ples choose.
When to send out
the save-the-date an-
nouncements is impor-
tant as well. As a general
rule of thumb, it is wise
to mail out the cards 6
months in advance for a
standard wedding. If the
wedding requires travel
or extended overnight
accommodations, you
may want to mail them
out 8 months to a year
in advance to give guests
the time to investigate
fight costs and hotel ar-
rangements. A wedding
also may necessitate
planning a vacation or
personal time off from
work. Therefore, ample
advanced notice is ad-
visable.
Be sure to make your
guest list in advance of
sending out save-the-
date cards. Everyone
who receives a card
should also be sent an
invitation prior to the
wedding. Remember to
include any members
of your planned wed-
ding party in the list of
recipients. Just because
a person has verbally
confrmed attendance
at your wedding doesnt
mean they should be ex-
cluded from subsequent
announcements. Guests
may talk to one another
and it is best to avoid
hurt feelings and any
added drama before the
wedding by treating ev-
eryone equally.
Be sure to include
the wedding date, your
names and the loca-
tion of the wedding on
the save-the-date cards.
You do not need to of-
fer RSVP information or
detailed specifcs at this
time. You may want to
include a Web site URL
on the card so guests
can check it frequently
for updates on wedding
information. Be sure to
also include that a for-
mal invitation will follow
at a later date. You do
not want to cause con-
fusion by having guests
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date card is the actual
invitation. Also, make
sure you address the
save-the-date cards cor-
rectly to show your in-
tentions with respect
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ample, be clear about
whether children will be
invited and whether a
boyfriend/girlfriend or
another guest can tag
along.
Although save-the-
date cards are not a
necessity, they have
become a popular part
of wedding planning
to eliminate confusion
about invitations as well
as help guests plan time
off for your wedding.
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guests that a wedding is on the horizon, making it
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Many people dream of a wedding in a church or
synagogue before dozens of family members and
friends, while there are others who prefer to forgo the
fanfare of a large wedding ceremony and are content
with a civil wedding instead.
Civil ceremonies are often a choice for couples who
may have different religious beliefs or do not belong
to a particular religious persuasion. In lieu of be-
ing presided over by a pastor, priest or rabbi, civil
ceremonies are conducted by an authorized offcial,
such as a judge or justice of the peace. The marriage
also can be performed by a licensed wedding offciant.
Depending on where a couple lives, mayors or even
notary publics can solemnize a marriage. Pilots and
ship captains also may be able to preside over the cer-
emony. Some states and provinces will allow anyone
to solemnize a wedding, provided they have fled for a
special permit for the day.
In terms of location, the most basic of civil ceremo-
nies take place at the county courthouse, where pa-
perwork is immediately fled. Ceremonies also occur
at City Hall. Couples can choose to hire an offciant
to go to another location to oversee the marriage cer-
emony. The latter is the more expensive option and
will be based on the offciants schedule.
The structure of a civil marriage is much more lax
than those which follow the more traditional course.
Rather than being required to wear a certain ward-
robe or meet with the requirements of a particular
church or other house of worship, couples often fnd
fexibility with the civil route. Although some brides
and grooms prefer to wear a tuxedo or suit and a
wedding gown, it is not necessary to do so. There are
many couples who have tied the knot in more casual
clothing or even costumes.
In order to participate in a civil ceremony, couples
must secure a marriage license. This is usually ob-
tained by a county registrar or another offcer of re-
cords where the couple lives. Regulations will vary as
to the time period in which the ceremony can be done
after the mariage license is received. Some licenses
may be voided if the couple does not tie the knot with-
in a few days of securing the license.
When the ceremony will take place is generally up
to the couple and, if a member of the judiciary will be
overseeing the wedding, the courthouse. Some courts
require an appointment for the wedding, while others
may have a walk-in policy. Determine these policies
well in advance of the wedding day.
There is often a fee collected for the wedding cer-
emony in addition to what was paid for the marriage
license. For those hiring a private offciant, the fee
will be much higher than what a clerk of the court
will cost. The couple will need to bring the marriage
license and photo identifcation. Certain municipali-
ties require witnesses, who will need to be present
with their own photographic identifcation. These wit-
nesses will be needed to sign the marriage certifcate.
Because there is no frm tradition with civil cere-
monies, couples may need to be more hands-on when
it comes to executing the wedding. Here are some tips
to consider.
* An offciant may not organize the wedding, mean-
ing it will be up to the couple to choose vows, arrange
where people will stand, request any clerical bless-
ings, or include any other special elements.
* Some offciants enjoy presiding over weddings,
while others see it as just a part of public duty. Cou-
ples can try to fnd an offciant who meets with their
approval and will keep with the tone that is expected
of the ceremony.
* For those adding personal vows, keep them brief
and tailored to the occasion.
* Know how many people can attend the ceremo-
ny in advance. Couples should recognize that space
could be limited and restricted to only a few people if
the wedding is taking place at the courthouse.
* Arrange the venue for a party afterward. Cou-
ples may choose to record a video of the ceremony for
playback at a reception to enable those who were not
in attendance to be part of the special moment where
the rings and vows were exchanged.
Civil ceremonies are advantageous to those who
have factors that may make a religious ceremony un-
favorable.
What To Expect With A Civil Ceremony
CIVIL CEREMONY ... Many couples forgo a religious
ceremony, opting instead for one that is presided
over by a civil offciant at a courthouse or another
location.
Couples planning a wedding quickly realize just
how challenging a task that planning can be. From
paring down the guest list to arranging the music
to choosing a menu for the reception, couples must
make several decisions when planning their big
days.
Staying organized when planning a wedding is no
small task, as the planning can be spread out over
several months or even more than a year, making it
diffcult to keep track of whats has and hasnt been
done. The following are a few organization tips that
should help couples keep on track when planning a
wedding.
* Write things down. Whether you write things
down the old-fashioned way in a notebook or jot
down notes in a tablet, write down your plans as
you go. Write down important phone numbers, ven-
dor information and all the other details youll want
instant access to. Its important that such notes are
taken in something thats portable, allowing you to
jot down notes immediately as opposed to forcing
you to remember until you arrive home.
* Create a to-do list. A to-do list is another great
way to stay organized when planning your wedding.
As you make certain decisions, simply strike those
tasks from the list. This way you will know which
tasks youve polished off and which ones you still
need to work on.
* Create a wedding calendar. Keep a calendar
devoted specifcally to the wedding. Include ap-
pointments with vendors and information regarding
payment schedules and other deadlines on this cal-
endar. If you set any deadlines for yourself, such as
when you prefer to choose a band for the reception,
jot these deadlines down on the wedding calendar
as well.
* Take a digital camera along when shopping for
your wedding. Many couples want to explore their
options before making any decisions with regard to
attire, foral bouquets and other aspects of the wed-
ding. But it can be diffcult to remember all of the
things you might have seen throughout the process.
Bring a digital camera along when shopping so you
wont have to rely strictly on memory when making
your fnal decisions. As you take pictures, upload
them to your computer so when the time comes to
make a decision, those photos are easily accessible.
* Delegate certain tasks. Even couples that con-
sider themselves taskmasters can beneft from del-
egating some tasks when planning a wedding. This
can save you some time and make it easier to keep
track of everything. When delegating, ask friends
or family to handle those tasks that dont require
a personal touch. For example, ask a best man or
maid of honor to arrange for guest transportation to
and from the airport. Its not too much responsibil-
ity, but its one less thing for busy couples to worry
about.
Organization Tips For Couples Planning A Wedding
Couples planning a wedding can utilize a tablet, laptop or
notebook to keep track of all the details.
Flowers, fowers and more fowers. Beautiful blooms
and foliage are usually an integral part of decorating
and setting the mood for a wedding. Theyre part of cen-
terpieces, adorn the wrists or lapels of wedding atten-
dants and decorate churches and ceremony aisles. Its
hard to envision a wedding without fowers.
Flowers are abundant in our gardens, parks and
neighborhoods, and quite affordable when purchased
at a local nursery in their planting containers. Some-
thing happens to fowers once they are cut and pre-
pared for bouquets and centerpieces, however. They
become one expensive commodity. As a result, many
couples consider different foral options when trying to
ft fowers into their wedding budgets. They may wonder
if artifcial fowers are more affordable.
The topic of artifcial fowers elicits different re-
sponses from different people. Some people feel there
are many pros to using silk fowers, while others cringe
at the idea of something seemingly cheap at the fes-
tivities.
Silk fowers vary in price and quality. Typically, the
lower the price of the fowers, the less realistic they look
and the less durable they are. These fowers can be
found at 99 cent stores, close-out shops and local craft
and hobby stores. As silk fowers become more intri-
cate in design and quality, their prices increase. Some
silk fowers rival fresh fowers so much that it can be
diffcult to tell one from the other without touching or
smelling the bloom itself. There are many online ven-
dors who specialize in the sale and distribution of very
realistic-looking fowers.
According to PriceHelper.com, an inexpensive bou-
quet of silk wedding fowers typically costs between $20
and $100, depending on the size and fowers used, while
lifelike bouquets can cost more than $300. In compari-
son, fresh fower bouquets may be just a few more dol-
lars. The national average for a medium to large-size
fresh bouquet is anywhere from $150 to $350, de-
pending on the fowers and whether theyre in season.
Also, basic bouquets can be bought at supermarkets or
wholesale warehouses from around $20 to $30.
There are different pros and cons when it comes to
selecting artifcial fowers over real ones. The debates
are similar to choosing a real Christmas tree over a fake
one. Here are some points to consider.
* Real fowers are good for a few days before theyre
past their prime. Artifcial fowers can last a lifetime
when stored away properly.
* Artifcial fowers are usually part of a do-it-yourself
wedding. Couples who prefer the look of a professional
centerpiece or bouquet may feel fresh fowers are the
better choice. The price of fresh fowers includes the
expert arrangement of the forist, who is knowledgeable
in complementary colors and placement.
* Fresh fowers that are out of season may have to
be shipped in from outside of the country, which will
increase the price signifcantly. No such problem exists
with artifcial fowers.
* Artifcial fowers sometimes carry a stigma, and
some people might feel you took the cheap route by
choosing fake fowers -- even if the fowers themselves
were not cheap.
* Fresh fowers have a distinct aroma that artifcial
fowers cant provide. But fresh fowers may trigger al-
lergies whereas artifcial fowers will not.
* If you want artifcial fowers to be professionally
arranged, you could have diffculty fnding a forist to
do so for you. After all, theyre in the business of selling
fresh fowers.
* You may compromise appearance if you select less
expensive varieties of silk fowers. An alternative is to
simply use fewer fresh fowers you will then still have
the beneft of the real thing.
* There is no expiration date on artifcial fowers;
therefore they can be purchased in advance and stored
until you are ready to create arrangements.
Ultimately, the choice between fresh fowers and ar-
tifcial ones is largely a personal preference. Both have
their advantages and disadvantages, and because they
are relatively similar in price, their subtle differences
may solidify one choice over the other.
The Argument For
Artifcial Flowers
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A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event for many
couples, so brides and grooms wish for the event to
be momentous and memorable. As such, couples are
increasingly integrating personal nuances into their
ceremonies and receptions to tailor weddings to their
unique visions. The desire to include personalized
wedding vows continues to be a popular trend.
If you are considering personalized wedding vows,
frst realize that it may not be a simple task. Thats
because you want the message conveyed to be dear to
your heart, and that can be challenging when faced
with the pressures and planning of the rest of the
wedding. That isnt to say that writing your own vows
is impossible. Here are some guidelines for personal-
izing your ceremony with your own sentiments.
* Schedule time for writing. Amid the bustle of
dress fttings and interviews with photographers, it
can be easy to put off the important task of writing
vows for another day. But as any great writer can at-
test, it takes writing -- and rewriting -- to achieve a
fnished product you can be proud of. Give the task
of writing your vows your undivided attention. Mark
it in on your calendar or set a reminder on your com-
puter just as you would any other appointment.
* Be aware of ceremony guidelines. It is best to
check with your offciant and confrm that personal-
ized wedding vows are allowed. During civil ceremo-
nies its often acceptable to customize vows as you
see ft. However, during religious ceremonies there
may be lines of scripture that need to be read or
certain passages required. Before you spend hours
working on the task, be sure that it is allowed and
that your spouse and you are on the same page.
* Jot down your feelings. Answer some ques-
tions about what marriage means to you and how
you feel about your spouse. Try to avoid trite sayings
and think from your heart and personal experiences.
Think about what is the most important thing you
want to promise to your future partner. These notes
can serve as the starting points for the actual vows.
* Read inspirational writings. Perhaps there is an
author or a poet who inspires you? You can quote
certain writers in your vows or let the tone of their
works help shape the words of your vows. There also
are suggested wedding readings and other quotes
about marriage readily available at the library or with
a quick search online.
* Decide on a tone. Although the day is based
on love and affection, you may not feel comfortable
spouting words of adoration in front of friends and
family. Feel free to tap into your unique personality.
Humor can be used if it aligns with the way you nor-
mally express your affections. Be sure to weave this
tone into more traditional passages to create a cohe-
sive expression of your feelings.
* Establish an outline. Put together all of the
words and phrases youve jotted down into an outline
to help you organize the fow of the vows, using these
words as a blueprint for the vows and building upon
them. Make sure the vows will be concise. Aim for
your entire speech to be around 1 minute in length
to keep everyone engaged and the ceremony moving
along.
* Put everything together. Draft your vows and
then practice them by reading out loud. You want to
avoid long sentences or anything that trips you up.
Although large words may sound impressive, they
could make the vows seem too academic and not nec-
essarily heartfelt. Enlist the help of a friend or two to
act as your audience to see if the vows sound good
and are easily understandable.
Writing your own vows can be a way to include
personal expressions of love into a couples wedding
day. Public speaking is seldom easy, nor is fnding
the perfect words to convey feelings about a future
spouse. However, with some practice and inspiration,
anyone can draft personalized vows.
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When the time comes to walk
down the aisle, more and more
couples are choosing to make the
procession in a far-off land. Des-
tination weddings are on the rise,
with researchers at TheKnot.com
reporting that roughly one in four
couples who tied the knot in 2011
chose to have a destination wed-
ding.
Destination weddings may ap-
pear to be an ideal way to tie the
knot, but couples should know that
planning such a ceremony may be
even more diffcult than planning a
more traditional affair. Couples who
choose to have a destination wed-
ding must be ready to put a signif-
cant amount of faith in a wedding
planner, who is often affliated with
the resort where the couple will be
staying. Though the wedding plan-
ner may handle many of the details
concerning the ceremony and the
reception, couples should know
that some of that planning will still
fall on their shoulders as well. That
planning may not be so simple,
so before couples spread the word
about their island wedding, its
best to consider a few factors to de-
termine if a destination wedding is
truly the best way to go.
* Guests: How many guests a
couple hopes to invite is a great
starting point when determining if
a destination wedding is for you.
Many couples who choose to have
a destination wedding do so be-
cause they prefer a more intimate
ceremony. Destination weddings
are obviously more expensive for
guests than a more traditional cer-
emony, so many guests wont be
able to afford to attend. Couples
who intend to invite many guests
might want to avoid a destination
wedding.
* Locale: The destination for
your destination wedding should be
a locale that holds a special place
in your heart. A random location
that you fnd on the Internet might
work out, but having some prior
experience with the destination can
help you anticipate minor, yet po-
tentially problematic, issues. These
issues can include the accessibility
of the airport, currency exchange
rate and the weather. In addition,
you can help guests have a better
time on their trips if you have al-
ready familiarized yourself with the
locale. If you havent traveled much
as a couple and dont have a partic-
ular place in mind, then you might
fnd a destination wedding is more
hassle than its worth.
* Accessibility: A common prob-
lem many couples encounter when
planning a destination wedding is
the accessibility of their chosen lo-
cale. Couples will likely have to vis-
it the destination at least once prior
to their wedding, which will eat up
some of your wedding budget and
your vacation time (which you will
need to save for the actual wedding
and your honeymoon). If the locale
is a remote island thats not very
accessible, that can make these
pre-wedding trips pretty stressful.
Accessibility should also be a
consideration for your guests. How
far will your guests have to travel?
How much money will guests have
to spend on airfare and hotel ac-
commodations? The less accessible
the locale is, the more you and your
guests are going to have to spend.
Accessibility of the airport is an-
other consideration. Some island
locales and resorts are known for
their remoteness, which can be a
problem for wedding guests. If the
resort is a long ride away from the
airport, thats another expense for
guests. The resort may provide a
shuttle service, but that cost will
fall on the couple and the shuttle
may not run frequently, which can
prove problematic when guests ar-
rivals are staggered.
* Legality: The law is another
thing couples must consider when
deciding if a destination wedding is
for them. Laws vary depending on
the locale, so before you commit to
a specifc locale, make sure youre
legally allowed to get married there
and if there are any hurdles you
must clear before you can. Those
hurdles might be signifcant, and
couples may fnd theyre not worth
the hassle.
Destination weddings are on the
rise, but couples must consider a
host of factors to ensure a destina-
tion wedding is truly for them.
Determining I f A Destination Wedding I s For You
DESTINATION ... Destination weddings can make for a beautiful cer-
emony, but such weddings are not for every couple.
Calligraphy, embossing, fonts, watermarks --
these and other terms are fnely engrained in the
wedding stationery lexicon. While traditionalists
may pore over carefully crafted invitations and other
stationery products from commercial printers, cou-
ples looking to rein in wedding spending may choose
to take a more hands-on approach to wedding invi-
tations ... by printing the invites themselves.
Before the advent of sophisticated home com-
puter systems and affordable desktop printers,
brides- and grooms-to-be had to rely on professional
printers and engravers. The process of producing
wedding invitations likely involved printing plates
or some form of thermography and took place in a
building replete with bulky equipment and the pun-
gent aroma of ink. Though formal and often exqui-
sitely executed, these wedding invitations can still
prove quite expensive.
The Bridal Association of America says that the
average cost of professionally produced wedding in-
vitations is $659. This refers to invitations that have
printed envelopes, reply cards, and printer reply card
envelopes. Changes in design or even the color of the
text can impact prices further. It is not unheard of to
spend as much as $2,000 for high-quality engraved
wedding invitations. Considering the invitation is
held for a short period of time and then tossed away,
some couples cannot imagine spending so much on
invitations. In such instances, making your own in-
vitations may be the most affordable option.
As the evolution of home-based printing has
broadened the possibilities of do-it-yourself print-
ing, couples who hope to design and produce their
own wedding invitations have many options at their
disposal.
Pre-Made Kits
A visit to a stationery store or even the local craft
retailer should present shoppers with several differ-
ent wedding invitation kits. These packages often
include blank invitations, response cards, envelopes
and other embellishments pertaining to the invita-
tion design. Some can be quite elaborate, with the
inclusion of vellum or card inserts, as well as die-cut
designs. Couples who want control over the word-
ing and printing but would rather leave the creative
design to someone else can beneft from these invi-
tation kits. They also tend to be affordably priced in
comparison to a professional printing service.
Crafty Card-Making
Interest in scrapbooking and card-making has
spurred craft centers to stock many different ma-
terials that can be used to design wedding invita-
tions. Layering different types of paper to create a
three-dimensional effect and using embellishments
such as rhinestones or ribbon can help dress up the
wedding invitation.
Couples hosting a casual wedding for a small
number of guests may enjoy the process of hand-
crafting wedding invitations and possibly custom-
izing them for each guest. Intimate affairs lend
themselves well to this level of personalization, and
handmade invitations could set the cozy tone of the
celebration.
Graphic Design Work
Couples who have a creative spark may want to
draw up their own invitation design or look for the
assistance of an artist or graphic designer. There
are many different programs that employ the use of
clip art and stock imagery that can be put to use
with regard to invitations. Those who have a cursory
knowledge of some design applications can import
text and images and manipulate the size of their
templates accordingly for the type of invitation they
desire. The fnished fle then can be printed at home
or brought to an offce supply center for more pro-
fessional results.
Digital Services
The Internet has brought many services right
into the homes of the average person. Discount in-
vitation printing vendors abound and couples can
choose and customize everything they want on their
invitations. Due to low overhead costs and an abun-
dance of customers, these online retailers are often
priced lower than other venues. Depending on how
much control the couple desires over the invitation,
there may be ready-made templates or the ability to
pick items a la carte.
The opportunities to create wedding invitations
at home enables some budget-conscious couples to
keep costs for stationery at a minimum. Not only
does making their own invitations save money, it
also enables couples to have more creative control
over one of the important components of a wedding
that helps set the tone for the occasion.
Save Money With
Handmade I nvites
Tips For Writing Your Own Wedding Vows
4 - Bridal Guide 2013 (THE VI LLAGE REPORTER / THE WAUSEON REPORTER) Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
Edon
Fayette
Hilltop
North
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NATI ONAL F FA WE E K F E BRUARY 1 8 - 25
T H E V I L L A G E R E P O R T E R T H E W A U S E O N R E P O R T E R
A Quick Look At
Edons FFA Chapter
Without a doubt, one of the largest and most ac-
tive Chapters around the area is located in Edon where
thirty-eight percent of the high school student body is
involved in FFA. Established by Charter in 1939, the
Chapter and advisors Paul Stoll and Krista Cape will
celebrate seventy-four years of progress during the An-
nual FFA Parent and Member Banquet in March 2013.
Under Stolls and Capes guidance and leadership
this school year, students have participated in team
and individual judging contests, such as Ag Mechan-
ics, Dairy Production, Poultry, Small Animal and
Swine Production as well as in Career Development
Events (CDE) ~ Grain Merchandising, Parliamentary
Procedure, Rural Soils and Urban Soils, Farm Busi-
ness Management and Dairy. Members have also
attended State and National Conventions and have
hosted several community activities including the an-
nual Daddy-Daughter Dance and American Red Cross
Bloodmobiles.
Hundreds of Edon students have experienced and
enjoyed the variety of programs FFA has to offer and
have earned awards and accolades for their efforts. To
date, twenty students have achieved their American
FFA Degrees and sixty-six their State Degrees.
Primarily a rural community, most chapter mem-
bers at Edon High School are considered farm kids
in the true sense of the word; however, many are not.
Yet, regardless of background, they all choose to par-
ticipate in FFA. Having an opportunity to develop
leadership skills, to become involved with the commu-
nity and learn more about careers in the agricultural
feld, has always attracted students to the organiza-
tion. Upon high school or college graduation, many
students continue to be involved in agriculture or its
related felds.
Edon FFA
Chapter Activities
Throughout the year, members of the Edon FFA
Chapter participate in a variety of educational op-
portunities and recreational activities both within the
community and across the area. Highlights since Feb-
ruary 2012 include:
212 and 360 Leadership Conference
73nd Annual Edon FFA Parent and Member
Banquet
Hosting the 14th Annual Daddy-Daughter
Dance at Edon Northwest Local Schools
FFA Leadership Camp
FFA Offcers Retreat
Sponsoring American Red Cross Bloodmobiles
at Edon Northwest Local Schools
Sausage Sales at home football games
Chicken Barbeque Fundraiser during Edon
Heritage Days Festivities
Edon Heritage Days Parade Entry ~ 1st Place
Non-Commercial Division
Serving assistants at the Annual Edon Farmers
Cooperative Stockholders Meeting
State FFA Convention in Columbus ~ Chapter
members Dakota Parrish, Clay Parrish, Allison
Towne and Ben Brown received State Farmer
Degrees ~ Clay Parrish was elected State Off-
cer/District 1 President
National FFA Convention in Indianapolis ~
Chapter members Joey Brown and Dezra Goe-
bel were presented the American Farmer Degree
Exhibiting livestock and shop projects at the
Williams County Fair
2nd Place Honors ~ State Grain Merchandising
Team Competition
Winner of the Williams County Fairs First An-
nual Shopping Cart Race
Saving pop tabs for charitable organizations
Individual Honors in State Grain Merchandis-
ing Competition ~ Matt Cook (4th Place); Devin
Reetz (7th Place) and David Ackley (8th Place)
1st Place Honors ~ Williams County Parliamen-
tary Procedure Team Competition
5th Place Honors ~ District 1 Parliamentary
Procedure Team Competition
5th Place Honors ~ District Farm Business
Management Team Competition
1st Place Honors ~ District Dairy Judging Team
Competition
Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough FFA Scholar-
ship Program winners ~ Gabby Siebenaler and
Payton Muehlfeld received $1000 each in schol-
arship monies
With understanding, unselfsh contributions and
support from many individuals, the Chapter has been
able to attain the goals it has set and to progress to the
ranking it proudly proclaims.
EDON FFA OFFICERS Installed last March as Edon Chapter Offcers for 2012-2013 were: Front Row ~ Cassi
Trausch, Assistant Reporter; Mariah Hantz, Secretary and Clay Parrish, President. Back Row ~ Kyle Long,
Recreation Leader; Wyatt Zulch, Treasurer; Garrett Trausch, Chaplain; Dakota Parrish, Sentinel; Ben Brown,
Vice President; Spenser Goebel, 2nd Vice President; Heath Brown, Historian; Alex Baker, Parliamentarian; Matt
Cook, Student Advisor and David Headley, Reporter. Not pictured ~ Taylor Schwartz, 3rd Vice President.
2012-2013 Edon FFA Chapter Offcers
The Reporter Wants to Know ... EDON FFA OFFICERS
What Is One Lesson You Learned From FFA?
Clay Parrish
President
Through FFA, Ive
learned to never be afraid
to try new things.
Dakota Parrish
Sentinel
Ive learned proft
is not a
dirty word.
Mariah Hantz
Secretary
One lesson Ive
learned is to measure
twice; cut once.
David Headley
Reporter
Mr. Stolls
Philosophy Signs
are a way of life.
Ben Brown
Vice President
Ive learned
how to use the
biscuit maker.
Taylor Schwartz
Third Vice President
Ive learned
how to use
jumper cables.
Wyatt Zulch
Treasurer
The things you learn
in Ag you can
actually use in life!
Spenser Goebel
Second Vice President
Ive learned how to
interact with
people through FFA.
Cassi Trausch
Assistant Reporter
Ive learned the best way
to occupy my time is with
hard work and a
great project.
Kyle Long
Recreation Leader
Take every opportunity
you can; you never know
who you will meet.
Garrett Trausch
Chaplain
Ive learned more in Ag
than in any other class
Ive taken.
Heath Brown
Historian
Paintballing with
the FFA Offcer Team
is where its at!
PHOTO PROVIDED BY EDON FFA CHAPTER
2012-2013 EDON HIGH SCHOOL FFA CHAPTER Row 1(L-R) ~ Ms. Krista Cape, Advisor; Dakota Parrish, Sentinel;
Matt Cook, Student Advisor; Wyatt Zulch, Treasurer; Kyle Long, Recreation Leader; Clay Parrish, President; Dave
Headley, Reporter; Mariah Hantz, Secretary; Ben Brown, Vice President; Alex Baker, Parliamentarian and Mr. Paul
Stoll, Advisor. Row 2 (L-R) ~ Taylor Schwartz, Third Vice President; Heath Brown, Historian; Spenser Goebel, Second
Vice President; River Wicker, Reid Bowling, Kaleb Long, Kyle Gearhart, Garrett Trausch, Chaplain; Cassi Trausch,
Assistant Reporter and Kaden Sapp. Row 3 (L-R) ~ Corey Icenhour, Zane Eicher, Julian Ridgway, Shane Carter, Brit-
tany Combs, Corisa Brown, Kenny Ordway, Luke Price and Jordan Stuart. Row 4 (L-R) ~ Val Parrish, Kaylie Brown,
Karlee Trausch, Autumn Joice, Destinee Riter, Taya Mason, Dylon Houser, Phillip Richmond and Rylee Smith. Row 5
(L-R) ~ Shane Kohl, Orion Dargitz, Jim Peckham, Landon Bloir, Jacob Prince, Nic Livengood, Tyler Seaman, Joey Fox,
Nathan Engel and Kenny Fish. Row 6 (L-R) ~ Graeden Rupp, Hayden Runyan, Colten Lyman, Preston Thiel, Kaden
Dulle, Crista Wortkoetter, Alex Busha, Brock Thiel, Connor Hug and Trevor Green.

2 - FFA Week Tribute 2013 THE VI LLAGE REPORTER / THE WAUSEON REPORTER Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
2012-2013 Edon FFA Chapter
TOM MARSHALL
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Lear ni ng To Do
CHERRY PIE AND ICE CREAM DAY During FFA Week
2013, teachers and staff at Edon Northwest Local Schools
enjoyed a delicious mid-afternoon treat, compliments of
the Edon Chapter. Ready to get things underway are Da-
kota Parrish and Haley Jacoby, members of the Pie Bake-
Off Committee.
TIME FOR DESSERT Mr. Scott Staten
receives his after-lunch snack.
CHERRY PI E & I CE CREAM DAY
National FFA Week At Edon High School
DELIVERY BOYS Set to deliver cool treats to teachers in the high
school wing are, from left, Reid Bowling and Kyle Gearhart.
Students Of All Ages Enjoy Annual FFA Petting Zoo
RYLEE KOKINIS holds one of
the black Labrador mix puppies
brought to the annual Edon FFA
Petting Zoo.
MANS BEST FRIEND Clay Parrish gets a warm wel-
come from his dog, Zeke, as Reid Bowling looks on.
ALEXIS DULLE seems to have
found a new friend.
NICE DOG Jenny Cook takes a few minutes to play
with one of several dogs on hand at the annual Edon FFA
Petting Zoo.
BLAZE RESENDEZ holds
one of the Lab mix puppies.
QUIET TIME Theres no ruffed
feathers here as Garrett Trausch
calms his duck during the 2013
Edon FFA Petting Zoo.
MRS. BARB FOGEL with one adorable little piglet!
DYLON HOUSER waits for anoth-
er visitor to steal this adorable
puppy from him at the 2013 Edon
FFA Petting Zoo.
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2013 FFA Week
Edon Community Faces
Jim Bloir
Edon FFA
1960-1964
Ron Swank
Edon FFA
1960-1964
Roger Swank
Edon FFA
1959-1963
Joe Headley
Edon FFA
1972-1974
Capri Parrish
Edon FFA
2006-2010
Kevin Walz
Edon FFA
1974-1978
John Steffes
Edon FFA
1958-1962
Dezra Goebel
Edon FFA
2007-2011
James Wuebben
Edon FFA
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Wauseon FFA 2012 - 2013 Year I n Review
Wauseon FFA was very busy during
the 2012 year and had a lot of great suc-
cesses! During the months of January
and February, students took the time to
showcase their Supervised Agriculture
Experiences by flling out Profciency
Awards, State Degrees, and American
Degrees. After many hours of hard
work, the Wauseon FFA had seven stu-
dents take 1st place in the state in their
respective profciency award area at the
State Convention in May. Those seven
were: Brock Rohrs in Specialty Crop Pro-
duction, Austin Wagner in Forage Pro-
duction, Brenda Saldivar in Veterinary
Medicine, Kelly Fager in Ag Sales, Kira
Andre in Dairy Production, Saul Triana
in Diversifed Livestock Production, and
Ethan Bingham in Wildlife Management.
Out of those seven, Kira Andre and Saul
Triana went on to become a top four f-
nalist in the nation in their respective
areas.
After a busy season of flling out
award applications, it was time for the
annual Wauseon FFA Banquet. During
the annual banquet, the Wauseon FFA
recognized the highlights of the year and
enjoyed a delicious meal. Members rec-
ognized students who flled out profcien-
cy awards, State and American Degrees,
Career Development Event Teams, and
Honorary Chapter Degree Recipients.
During the month of April, the
Wauseon FFA planned a Clean the Woods
Day for the wooded area located near
the new middle and elementary schools.
The purpose for cleaning the woods was
to make paths that were wide enough
for two wheelchairs to roll throughout
the woods. After receiving a Learning to
Serve Grant from the National FFA Orga-
nization, valued at $3,000, FFA members
began planning for a day that would en-
compass the whole FFA, students from
other organizations in the high school,
middle and elementary school students,
as well as community members. Even
though the weather was very challenging
on that day, students were able to make
a path that went completely around the
woods. Since the grant that was received
from the National FFA Organization is re-
newable, the Wauseon FFA expects the
project to be completed in June of 2015.
The woods will be fully functional and
will serve as an outdoor learning lab for
learners of all ages and of all kinds.
During the month of May, Wauseon
FFA members attended the State FFA
Convention held in Columbus, Ohio.
Wauseon FFA had a very successful con-
vention in 2012 due to all of the hard
work that students put towards their
Supervised Agriculture Experiences. At
the State Convention, fve students were
awarded the State FFA Degree. Those
students were: Scott Dennis, Lindsay
Fager, Blake Gurzynski, Ariel Pfaff and
Levi Weber. In addition to those students
attaining that high level of achievement,
Ethan Bingham, Austin Arps and Blake
Gurzynski walked across stage to receive
their 1st place banner in the Nursery and
Landscaping Career Development Event.
Those students went on to compete at
the National Level at the National FFA
Convention.
During the summer months, students
continued to work on their Supervised
Agriculture Experiences at home and at
the school. This year, 10 students kept
their pigs that were to be shown at the
Fulton County Fair at the Animal Sci-
ence Facility next to the school. Stu-
dents also worked to keep the school
farm functioning, as well as worked on
their projects at home. Many students
exhibited their projects at the Fulton
County Fair. Also, during the summer
months the newly elected offcers went
on a retreat to FFA Camp Muskingum to
plan out the upcoming year as well we as
do some team bonding. While there, the
new offcers had the opportunity to take
part in a high ropes course.
Once the school year got started
back up, FFA Members competed in the
county and district soils competition and
did very well. Students also continued
to work towards completing the woods
project by planting fowering plants and
bushes that will attract butterfies and
humming birds.
During the month of October, seven
FFA Members attended the National FFA
Convention. The members that competed
at the National Level for the Nursery and
Landscape Career Development Event
were: Steven Kolb, Nick Raabe, Ethan
Bingham, and Austin Arps. Those stu-
dents took 19th in the Nation and were
given a Silver Ranking! In addition to
those honors, eight Wauseon FFA Mem-
bers received the highest degree in the
National FFA Organization, the American
FFA Degree. Those students were: Perry
and Kira Andre, Justin and Kelly Fager,
Ariel Pfaff, Brian Pike, Paige Frey and
Crystal Van Pelt.
During the month of November,
Wauseon FFA Members held their frst
Food for America Third Grade Program.
FFA Members invited the entire third
grade out to the woods to engage them in
fun agriculturally related stations. Each
third grader experienced 15 different
stations ranging from: fnding out where
their pizza comes from all the way to how
to properly wash hands so not to
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Spent I n The Wauseon FFA Chapter
Since the start of the Wauseon FFA
Chapter in March of 1930, it has been
an integral part of the school. Many stu-
dents have had their lives affected by the
Wauseon FFA Chapter in its more than 75-
year existence. One of these most recent
students is Ethan Bingham.
Ethan Bingham is a senior at Wauseon
High School and has been an FFA Mem-
ber for all four years. When asked to look
back on his years in FFA and the experi-
ences hes had as a result, Ethan said, It
gave me opportunities to do new things
that I wouldnt have had the chance to do
if I hadnt joined FFA. Ethan believes that
one of the best things about FFA is that
it, takes students outside of their comfort
zone and pushes them to become better
people.
During his time in FFA, Ethan has most
enjoyed National Landscaping Competi-
tion, National and State FFA Conventions,
Toys for Cheer Distribution Day, and kick-
off day at ACE Hardware. But FFA isnt
just about enjoyable events and communi-
ty, for most students, its also about learn-
ing lessons and skills that will inform and
assist them for the rest of their lives.
I learned interviewing skills, said
Ethan. That I will apply when I go for job
interviews in my career feld. And Ethan
did more than just learn these skills, he
seems to have mastered them as evidenced
by his 1st place fnish in the Fulton Coun-
ty Senior Division Job Interview Contest.
I also learned how to identify various
species of plants and animals, Ethan
said. I will need these [skills] because I
am going to Hocking College in the fall and
majoring in Wildlife Resource Management
in hopes of becoming a Wildlife Offcer.
Ethan, again, seems to already have a sub-
stantial skill set in this area; what with his
2011 3rd Place State Wildlife Management
Profciency Award as well as his 2012 1st
Place State Wildlife Management Profcien-
cy Award.
Thereve been a couple awards listed
so far, but Ethan has quite an extensive
list. In 2009, Ethan received his Green-
hand Degree, fnishing top 20 in State
Rural Soils. In 2010, Ethan received his
Chapter Degree as well as being a part of
the 3rd Place Team in Nursery Landscape
in Ohio. Along with the previously men-
tioned 2011 award, Ethan also participat-
ed in the 6th Place Nursery Landscape Big
E Team. Just last year, 2012, also in ad-
dition to previously stated awards, Ethan
won 1st Place in the Team Nursery Land-
scape Contest, as well as 5th place in the
event as an individual and 19th place in
the National Landscape and Nursery Con-
test.
Its clear that FFA has been good to
Ethan, but its not been given. It comes
from working hard and putting forth the
effort, as any FFA Member will tell you.
Ethan Bingham has worked hard to devel-
op the skills he needs in order to pursue
the career he desires. With a work ethic
like this, and the skills to get the job done,
theres no doubt that Ethan will, one day,
accomplish his goal of being a Wildlife Of-
fcer. Congratulations to Ethan Bingham,
and all of the other students involved in
FFA, on a great year and many more to
come.
Earning To Live
It has been a very busy year for the
FFA. They have done quite a few activi-
ties this year. Since FFA week last year
members have participated in a wide
variety of contest, events and activities.
First up was the Cooperative Education.
Mackenzie Fruchey, Reba Rash, Sarah
Kovar, and Jessie Torres competed in
the cooperative education contest where
there knowledge of co-ops was tested.
This team placed 4th in the state and
2nd in the district. Up next for the FFA
were the various contests that many FFA
members competed in. These contest
consisted of General Livestock Judging,
Meats Judging, Poultry Judging, Dairy
Judging and the Dairy Handlers con-
test. Members on these teams traveled
to the Ohio Expo Center early one Sat-
urday in March. Members were not only
able to compete in these various contest
but they were able to meet and associ-
ate with many other FFA members from
around the state.
Following a spring full of contest the
FFA members were in full force to put
on the 6th Annual Fayette FFA Banquet.
This years banquet was host to 185 FFA
members, parents, guest and school of-
fcials. The night was a great refection
of the many accomplishments that the
chapter had throughout the year. This
year some of the top awards were giv-
en to the following FFA members. Star
Greenhand was Miranda Minzey and
Adrianna Hibbard. Start Chapter farmer
went to Demi Powers. The Outstanding
Junior award was presented to Patty
Hookstadt with the Outstanding Senior
award being presented to Sarah Kovar.
Next up the Farm Credit Service 110%
award was presented to Mackenzie
Fruchey. Reba Rash was this years re-
cipient of the DeKalb Award. The awards
for the evening were wrapped up with a
new memorial award. The Kellen Keiser
Memorial award was given to Noelle
Goodson.
With another successful night of hon-
oring all of our FFA members the Fayette
FFA was on the move again this time 30
FFA members were headed to the 84rd
State FFA convention. The FFA conven-
tion is a two day long event where FFA
members, chapters and alumni are rec-
ognized for their many accomplishments
throughout the year. This year while at
the convention, Amanda Gilmore par-
ticipated in the State FFA Choir, while
Jessie Torres and Sarah Kovar played
with the State FFA Band. To wrap up
the convention 2 Fayette FFA members
walked across the stage to receive their
State FFA Degree, this is the 2nd highest
degree that a FFA member can obtain.
Cole Burkholder and Spencer Keefer re-
ceived their degrees that night.
With the school year coming to an end
the Fayette FFA was still busy. Members
were readying their fair projects and Su-
pervised Agricultural Education projects
for Mrs. Schultz to come and evaluate.
Each members project is evaluated on-
site each year by Mrs. Schultz. Along
with home visits, Mrs. Schultz and 3
other FFA members headed to FFA
Camp Muskingum for a week full of fun
in the sun. Mikayla Smith, Josh Smith,
and Kamrin Hunter were the members
who attended camp.
With the summer coming to a close
and school back in session FFA mem-
bers were out in full force readying proj-
ects for the fair, preparing for soils con-
test and planning a trip to the National
FFA convention.
With the fair just ending, the FFA was
just beginning again. Many of the mem-
bers had animals or other projects to ex-
hibit at the fair. It was great to see the
FFA members shine in the events that
they do all the time. The FFA is excited to
have many new contests to so this year.
While members were still busy wrapping
up the fair there were also gearing up
for another great year in Career Develop-
ment events. First up would be the Ru-
ral and Urban Soil judging contest. The
Rural Soil judging team placed 1st out
22 teams in the district contest. Joshua
Smith was also the frst place individual.
The other team members included: Mi-
kayla Smith, Demi Powers, Cole Burk-
holder, Collin McCabe, Patty Hookstadt,
Thomas Ehman and Noelle Goodson.
This was the frst district contest that
the Fayette FFA members have placed
1st in. The Urban soils team placed
3rd out 22. Members included 3 place
individual Jessie Torres, MacKenzie
Fruchey, Reba Rash, Sarah Kovar and
Travis Pennington. Both teams were
able to advance to the State soil judging
contest. Next up was the District Dairy
Foods and Dairy Judging contest. The
dairy foods team placed 3rd out of 15
and was made up of members including:
Allison Cuff (4th place individual), Reba
Rash, Noelle Goodson, Joshua Smith,
Patty Hookstadt, Travis Pennington,
Presley Pennington. The dairy judging
team placed 2nd out of 17 and members
were Sarah Kovar (tied 1st place), Zayne
Colegrove, MacKenzie Fruchey, Demi
Powers, Taylor West, Cole Burkholder,
Spencer Keefer, Alec Hylander.
The offcers went to the National FFA
Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Those who attended were Alec Hyland-
er, Noelle Goodson, Patty Hookstadt,
Cady Stockburger, Cole Burkholder,
Demi Powers, Miranda Minzey, Taylor
West, Adrianna Hibbard, and Casen
Burkholder. At National Convention the
members attended many activities such
as listening to Scott Hamilton speak,
Brantley Gilbert and The Band Perry
Concert, Buckeye Bash, and The Rally
to Fight Hunger. The offcers had a blast!
Wrapping up a year of FFA members
prepare for the National FFA Week, held
February 18 25. Fayette FFA members
will be celebrating with a district wide
spirit week, teacher luncheon and Ag.
Olympics for both the elementary and
Jr./High school students. This week
will be a great week for the FFA members
to show their pride in their organization
and be proud of being part of the largest
youth organization in our country.
District One Awards Banquet! Best year that the chapter has had since 2006.
District Soil Judging contest. The rural
team advanced to the State contest
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History & Activities of the West Unity FFA
The FFA formed nation-
ally in 1928 and in West
Unity in 1936 and has now
been running continuously
for the past 77 years. Dur-
ing those years the program
has only had six different
instructors. This includes
current instructor, Pat
King, who is now in his thir-
tieth year with the school
and who enjoys teaching
his students lifelong skills
by having them participate
in a wide variety of activities
and coursework.
The West Unity FFA has
been busy throughout the
year as well as through-
out FFA week. They began
their activities in the fall
with a bonfre hosted by
member Matthew Schmitt
for the purpose of getting to
know one another, an activ-
ity that would serve them
well as they began to focus
on teamwork in the group
and moved on to other ac-
tivities and events.
During FFA week, the
West Unity FFA took some
time to have some more
fun, which they shared with
the rest of the school, by
putting together a cornhole
tournament and providing
entertainment on the stage
in the commons area by
having an apple bobbing
contest. The members of
the FFA also showed their
appreciation for the school
staff during FFA week by
preparing a picnic style
meal for the staff to en-
joy. It is estimated that
the group served close to
75 staff members as well
as themselves. The group
also intended to have a cow
milking contest during the
week but the event was un-
fortunately postponed due
to the closing of school due
to inclement weather. In
the classroom the group
also competed against one
another in an engine and
tools trivia game that was
won by David Smith, who
answered every question
correctly.
However, the West Unity
FFA is more than about hav-
ing fun. Serving as Career
Development Events, the
group participates in judg-
ing contests throughout the
year and have already par-
ticipated in urban and ru-
ral soil judging as well as a
judging in agronomy. The
group will also have mem-
bers soon participating in
Division 1 livestock man-
agement judging, which will
encompass and showcase
their knowledge and skills
in poultry, equine, and
wildlife management.
Other upcoming events
include sending a delega-
tion of students to the state
convention in late April or
early May, the FFA banquet
to be held on March 21,
and small animal education
day, in which the FFA will
help educate younger stu-
dents about small animals,
sometime in May.
Students participating
in the West Unity FFA take
a specialized set of classes
that include Introduction
to Agriculture, Livestock
Science, Agronomy, Agro-
Business, and classes in
mechanical sciences that
focus on the sciences of a
variety of subjects includ-
ing engines, agriculture,
electronics and construc-
tion. The West Unity FFA
learns these skills with the
hopes of being able to better
serve their community. It
is in this spirit that he FFA
helps with set design for the
schools plays and musicals
as well.
The West Unity FFA is
generally comprised of ap-
proximately 20-25 percent
of the schools total enroll-
ment. This is a number that
King hopes he will see grow
in the near future. King, as
well as the students of the
West Unity FFA encourage
all students entering high
school to consider joining
the FFA because the activi-
ties the group participates
in as well as their course-
work encourage teamwork,
leadership, and responsibil-
ity and because, while the
students of the West Unity
FFA have fun, they also gain
hands on training and learn
practical skills that they
can apply throughout their
lives.
HILLTOP FFA ... Front, from left Jordan Athy, Joe Shilling, McCauley Frazer, Matthew Schmitt, Paige Semer, Brooke
Chapin, Taylor Fisher, and Caitlin Meade. 2nd row, from left Junior Brehm, Cody Appleton, Blade Leslie, Brooks
Kuney, Kayne Grime, Taylor Collins, Courtney Underwood, Eric Beltz, and Andrew White. Back, from left Jonathan
Davis, Brandon McDaniel, Donald Aaron Nofziger, Andrew Thomas, Nic Shieber, Dalton Loveless, Hunter Casselman,
and Rylee McCain. Missing from photo: Tim Knapp, Brady Livensparger
OFFICER PHOTO ...From left Joe Schilling (Student Advisor), Joe Mohr (Treasurer),
McCauley Frazer (President), Matthew Schmitt (Sentinel), Paige Semer (Reporter), and
Brooke Chapin (Secretary) Missing from photo: Brady Livensparger (Vice President)
West Unity FFA Bio and
Breakdown of Group
The West Unity FFA for the 2012-2013 school year
consists of a total of 26 students. Of these there are ten
freshman, one sophomore, six juniors, and nine seniors.
Past Local Ffa Members
Active I n The Community:
Over its 77 year history the West Unity FFA has grad-
uated several students whom continued on to be success-
ful in their felds and active in their community. Noted
among these are Scott Maneval from Maneval Farms,
machinist Chad Oxender, Chuck Eisel Junior from Ford
Motor Company, machinists Phil and Dan Bleikamp, and
Jessica Tracey who is now teaching agriculture at North
Central schools.
Paige Semer To take action and to be a team player
Courtney Underwood I have learned how to be a
leader.
Rylee McCain How to set up and operate the arc
welder and the torch
Andrew White I have learned self responsibility.
Dalton Loveless Responsibility
Hunter Casselman To respect people and their
property
Joe Schilling I have learned how to safely run
some of the tools in the ag shop.
Andrew Thomas I have learned that agriculture
is not only a way of life, its a passion. In the
West Unity FFA, I have learned how to care
for others before myself and that, instead
of always wanting to receive, FFa has taught
me to desire to give.
Taylor Collins Never forget your safety glasses.
Kayne Grime Work hard, play harder. Expect the
unexpected.
Eric Beltz If at frst it doesnt work, wing it.
Joe Mohr I learned that outside it is called soil and
that inside it is called dirt.
Brooks Kuney It helped me became a better leader.
I have learned life lessons. It has helped me
work better with others.
Caitlin Meade I have learned to take chances and
to not be afraid of messing up because every
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Cody Appleton Practical skills that I use everyday.
Blade Leslie Teamwork and leadership
Jonathan Davis Friendship
Brook Chapin - Teamwork
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By: Kay Raypholtz
THE REPORTER
North Central High
Schools Future Farmers of
America (FFA) club kicked
off FFA week with a pan-
cake and sausage break-
fast at the school in Pioneer
on Saturday, February 16.
Several other fun activi-
ties were planned for the
week including dress like
a farmer day, FFA t-shirt
day, dress in camoufage
day, tractor drive in day,
and a week long scavenger
hunt. Prizes were given out
to the best dressed for the
theme of the day and for
the winner of the scaven-
ger hunt.
In years past, they have
had one week in which they
could only celebrate for
two days during the week
due to cancellations due to
snow. Another year, FFA
week was held during the
spring when they did Ag
Awareness for the elemen-
tary school, and this year,
the offcer team decided to
try celebrating FFA week in
the offcial manner.
Jessica Tracey is a
teacher at North Central
High School and advisor
for the club. She says: Be-
ing a small rural school,
we tend to have what some
would consider a small
chapter. Our roster cur-
rently contains 40 FFA
members; I, however, feel
that the size of the chap-
ter means nothing next to
what they accomplish, and
I have been blessed to have
an amazing group of FFA
members for each of the
three years I have been at
North Central.
The background of
the typical FFA member is
changing from what most
in our community remem-
ber as typical FFA mem-
bers when they were in
high school. Very few of
our members are involved
frst hand in production
agriculture, and most are
not sure what they expect
when they enroll in the
program. Most will go on
to fnd a career that is not
directly related to agricul-
ture, but will have devel-
oped an understanding
and appreciation for the
industry responsible for
feeding them. They always
joke that they learn more
life lessons from me than
actual school related ma-
terial, and honestly, this is
something that I value, and
they do too.
She adds that: I think
its important for the com-
munity to know that the
face of FFA is changing
every year. We are no lon-
ger a club for farm kids.
We serve a much different
type of student; our goal
is no longer to teach kids
to be a functional part of a
farm. We now focus more
on developing an appre-
ciation for the industry of
agriculture, and molding
them into good agvocates
for the industry. The cur-
riculum has become much
more science based, and
we are changing out pro-
gram to meet the demands
of the ever-changing agri-
culture industry.
Every chapter is differ-
ent, and determines what
is important for them to
focus on. We compete in
FFA judging contests, and
have had many students
successfully earn their
State and American FFA
degrees, but we choose to
focus most of our energy
on community service and
showing the community of
Pioneer that we are a valu-
able asset to not only the
North Central School sys-
tem, but the community
as well. This year alone
we have donated roughly
$3000 back to members of
the community that have
needed the support. We
built a storage shed for
the Pioneer Library, and
are continuing to look for
ways to remain present in
the community. Were a
small group, but some of
the smallest groups pro-
vide the biggest impact.
The FFA members we serve
are members of this com-
munity and beneft from
the things we do, so they
are also passionate about
giving back.
In concluding, Ms.
Tracey added that: I feel
in many small towns, there
are still many misconcep-
tions about FFA programs
and what people think they
should be. We invite any-
one to stop by any time
and check out what were
doing. While you wont see
what most deem as tradi-
tional education, there is
no doubt we are constantly
learning. We just do it dif-
ferently.
Current offcers are:
President McKayla
Swank; Vice President
Brittany Laney; Secretary
Kirby Miller; Treasurer
Bralyn Wyrick; Reporter
Brady Zuver; Sentinel
Jordan Bailey; and Stu-
dent Advisor Emerald
Newton.
Newly elected offcers
for the 2013 2014 school
year are: President Brady
Zuver; Vice President Kir-
by Miller; Secretary Adam
Knepper: Reporter Zan-
dra Vassar Sentinel: Jor-
dan Bailey; and Student
Advisor Josh Sawyer.
The FFA club sponsors
an annual fruit sale, sell-
ing baskets of fruit, and
they also garden a plot on
school grounds and sell or
donate the vegetables to
help persons in the com-
munity.
This year the club made
an honorary member of
custodian Norm Fiser fol-
lowing his cancer diagno-
sis. When Norm passed
away in early February,
FFA club members gath-
ered together, dressed in
uniform and paid their re-
spects at his funeral. This
is just one example of the
sense of togetherness and
family that embodies the
local FFA club, and dis-
plays the best of their
members.
By: Kay Raypholtz
THE REPORTER
Pioneer resident and
North Central High School
senior McKayla Swank is
this years FFA president.
She has been a member all
four years of high school,
and frst became interest-
ed in the club during her
eighth grade year while
participating in a 9 week
introductory program for
FFA, and thought that it
would be something fun
to do when she entered
high school. In addition to
serving as president, she
has served as club trea-
surer in previous years.
She really enjoys par-
ticipating in FFA con-
tests such as evaluating
dairy products, agronomy
(displaying knowledge of
plants and seeds), and
participating in parlia-
mentary procedure. Those
who win contests move
on to the district contest
and can go as far as state
to win a plaque. She has
really enjoyed going to the
annual state conventions
in Columbus and national
conventions in Indianapo-
lis, Indiana. During her
sophomore year at state,
she received a Gold rating
on her treasurer books
and was honored by going
on stage during the con-
vention to receive a pin.
McKayla has been one
of 15 students during her
freshman, junior and se-
nior years to take a char-
ter bus with other area
chapters to Indianapolis
for the national conven-
tion. She describes it as
always being a fun time
as they have taken side
trips to a pickle factory, a
chocolate factory in Fort
Wayne, and a popcorn
factory. As part of the
activities of the national
convention, participants
are usually able to go to a
concert and one year were
able to see Blake Shelton
perform.
McKayla has also been
a part of offcer retreats in
the Hocking Hills. In addi-
tion to her many activities
with FFA, this busy young
woman participates in
the high school band and
choir, has been a team
member in volleyball,
softball, basketball, and
serves as a cheerleader.
This year she was senior
attendant for homecom-
ing. She also participates
in the SOAR program for
peer mediators, is a mem-
ber of the drama club and
will be in the musical in
April, and is a member of
In Flight, a small theatri-
cal show group. During
her high school career,
she has also participated
in the Future Teachers of
America Club, the Span-
ish Club, and has been on
the student council dur-
ing her freshman, sopho-
more, and junior years.
McKayla attends Pioneer
United Methodist Church.
McKaylas future plans
include attending Bowl-
ing Green State Univer-
sity next fall where she
will major in early child-
hood education. She is the
daughter of Rodger and
Tammy Swank, and has a
younger sister Alyssa.
North Centrals McKayla Swank
Serves As Clubs President
Noah Wolfrum
Ive made some good
friendships in FFA.
Zandra Vassar
It means family. Ev-
eryone is always there
for each other. All the
grades (9-12) come
together as one.
Brittany Laney
It makes me a more
productive person.
To me it means hard
work and team work.
Emerald Newton
FFA to me means ev-
erything. Agriculture
is related to
everything.
Hunter Forry
Its a family tradi-
tion. I have family
members who have
received the highest
honors (the American
Degree).
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Bralyn Wyrick, Josh Sawyer, Taylor Douglass.
FRUIT BASKET ... Kayla
Votaw assembles a fruit
basket for their annual
fund raiser
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fast (left to right) Hunter Forry, Brady Zuver, Zandra Vassar, Emerald Newton
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Kolby Thiel
Edon FFA 1997-2001
FFA helped
prepare me for t
he challenges
life has thrown
at me.
Rian Whitney
Edon FFA 1998-2002
FFA not only
helped prepare me
for lifes adventures, but
left me with
great memories that
will last a lifetime.
Reid Bowling
Class of 2013
Men do not
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Kyle Gearhart
Class of 2013
There is no right way to
do a wrong thing.
Phillip Richmond
Class of 2015
Ive learned to always
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Alexis Mitchell
Class of 2015
If you hold an egg in the
palm of your hand and
hold it straight out with a
straight arm, you cannot
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it wrong, it will explode.
Haley Jacoby
Class of 2014
Idle hands are the devils
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Trevor Green
Class of 2014
Ive learned that Shop
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Corey Hug
Edon FFA 1987-1991
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Steve Juhasz
Edon FFA 1987-1991
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contaminate their food. Students also got
to plant tulip bulbs in the woods, which
will bloom in the spring and will line the
pathway. After a fun flled morning, FFA
Members had a small ceremony to off-
cially open the woods. Those that came
to the ceremony were the Wauseon FFA
Offcers, Mayor Shaw, School Board Mem-
ber Larry Fruth, Community Partner
Craig Rowe, Wauseon Cub Scouts, and
Retired Wauseon Agriculture Instructor
Jim Spiess. A small ribbon cutting cer-
emony was held and tours were given after
to show the progress that had been made
since April.
To close out the year, the Wauseon FFA
held its December Meeting and awarded 41
Greenhand Degrees to the new FFA mem-
bers that met all of the requirements. This
degree helps to lay the foundation that
these students can build upon to achieve
higher degrees in the FFA and become
more successful. Those students that re-
ceived their degree are: Austin Bachman,
Mitch Bachman, Drake Banister, Kennedy
Brellahan, Chase Brock, Abigail Byington,
Hayley Chamberlain, Tyler Clausen, Dylan
Clifford, Emily Franklin, Brandon Gibson,
Colt Lange, Cale Meeker, Marcus Miller,
Zoe Poling, Brady Rupp, Matthew Schaller,
Aspen Schuette, Cody Spiess, Emalee
Stewart, Kallie Strauss, Josh Whitcomb,
Travis Adkins, Jose Armas, Kyle Brown,
Gage Campbell, Mason Creager, Justice
Donely, Matt Hampton, Faythe Hernan-
dez, Devon Jones, Matt Kempher, Quinn
McIntosh, Jessica Minturn, Sara Ruf-
enacht, Abby Schmunk, Derek Schuette,
Xena Smith, Audrey Thacker, Claudia We-
ber, and Liz Morrow.
WAUSEON FFA ... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4
Wauseon FFA Year In
Review ... Continued
EDON FFA ... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3
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AVERY LYNN ALDRICH
Edon, Ohio
April 7, 2011
Bo & Tracy (Livensparger) Aldrich
Grandparents:
Greg & Carrie Livensparger, Edon
Pam Wyse & Tim Cliffton, Edgerton
Phil & Teri Aldrich, Edon
Karen & Matt Lowell, Swanton
HANK DENNIS ANDEWS
Wauseon, Ohio
November 3, 2012
Tyson Andrews & Jenna Teal
Grandparents:
Gene & Shannon Burkholder, Wauseon
Cal & Barb Teal, Lyons
Rod & Michelle Andrews, Napoleon
GUNNER BOWEN ALDRICH
Edon, Ohio
February 12, 2009
Bo & Tracy (Livensparger) Aldrich
Grandparents:
Pam Wyse & Tim Cliffton, Edgerton
Phil & Teri Aldrich, Edon
Matt & Karen Lowell, Swanton
NOAH HENRY ANDRES
Stryker, Ohio
September 29, 2011
Adam & Melissa (Henry) Andres
Grandparents:
Gary & MaryJo Andres, Toledo
Carl & Colleen Henry, Bryan
LEVI ARMSTRONG
West Unity, OH
June 29, 2012
Dusty & Teena (Heisey) Armstrong
Grandparents:
Steve & Renee Heisey, West Unity,
Clair & Dyann Armstrong, Wauseon
BRAYLEE SHAE APPEL
West Unity, Ohio
February 5, 2013
Linsi Williams & Emmanual Appel
Grandparents:
Robert & Vicki Williams, Stryker
Tom & Deanna Appel, Stryker
ZEA ARMSTRONG
Wauseon, Ohio
June 21, 2008
Patrick & Alyssa (Ruiz) Armstrong
Grandparents:
Vincent & Sandy Bedsole, Wauseon
MADISON MICHELLE BAKER
Edon, Ohio
November 24, 2008
John & Jessica (Joice) Baker
Grandparents:
Marc Joice, Montpelier, Ronnie Baker, Edon
Debra & Paul Green, Edon,
Darlene & Ray Calvin, Montpelier
AVEREY MARIAH BLEVINS
Stryker, Ohio
December 13, 2010
Dustin & Crystal (Zuver) Blevins
Grandparents:
David Zuver, Archbold, Becky Zuver, Stryker,
Larry & Kathy Davis, Stryker
Mickey & Jen Blevins, Bryan
KAMRYN ELIZABETH BLACK
Lowell, Michigan
June 22, 2012
Brett & Darcy (Lillemon) Black
Grandparents:
Garry & Delores Lillemon, West Unity
John & Sue Black, Saranac, MI
BRYCE ALAN BLACK
Lowell, Michigan
December 17, 2007
Grandparents:
MAKAYLA GRACE BLACK
Lowell, Michigan
November 16, 2009
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Wauseon, Ohio
April 16, 2009
Tom & Erica (Baughman) Burkholder
Grandparents:
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Bruce & Judy Baughman of West Salem
EMMA ROSE BURKHOLDER
Wauseon, Ohio
January 21, 2013
Tom & Erica (Baughman) Burkholder
Grandparents:
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Bruce & Judy Baughman of West Salem
KATELYN VALORIE BRATTON
Wauseon, Ohio
August 4, 2012
Jason & Lisa (Baldwin) Bratton
Grandparents:
Scott & Liana Baldwin, Wauseon, Ohio
Woody & Vicki Bratton, Wauseon, Ohio
Great Grandparent: Doris Baldwin, Wauseon, Ohio
OLIVIA GRACE BOYLAN
Napoleon, Ohio
December 22, 2012
Rachel Rochefort & Joshua Boylan
Grandparents:
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Angola, Indiana
November 26, 2012
Dustin & Lindsay (Curry) Counterman
Grandparents:
Barb & Lyle Curry, Edon, Ohio
Tammy & Spark Counterman, Angola, IN
AIZLYNN ELISE CORONADO
Wauseon, Ohio
May 26, 2007
Felipe & Michelle Coronado
Grandparents:
Margaret VanGunten, Wauseon
Felipe & Amy Coronado, Wauseon
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Wauseon, Ohio
June 16, 2009
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Fayette, Ohio
November 17, 2007
Matt & Jeana (Meister) Cox
Grandparents:
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John & Jacquie Meister, Waldron, MI
ALEXANDER WAYNE COX
Fayette, Ohio
December 30, 2010
Matt & Jeana (Meister) Cox
Grandparents:
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John & Jacquie Meister, Waldron, MI
TROY DISBRO
Edon, Ohio
January 2, 2012
Adam & Jennifer (Carr) Disbro
Grandparents:
Archie & Cindy Carr, Deshler, Ohio
Peggy & Tim Disbro, Edon, Ohio
JOEL STARR DOHNER
Montpelier Ohio
September 5, 2007
Jason & Torrey (Bernath) Dohner
Grandparents:
John & Lisa Dohner, Montpelier
Sandy Bernath, Montpelier
ALEX CLARKE
Oscoda, Michigan
May 9, 2009
Sean & Jen (Vollmer) Clarke
Grandparents:
Doug & Karen Vollmer, Wauseon
Peg & Craig Clarke, Oscoda, Michigan
EMMA CLARKE
Oscoda, Michigan
July 12, 2012
Sean & Jen (Vollmer) Clarke
Grandparents:
Doug & Karen Vollmer, Wauseon
Peg & Craig Clarke, Oscoda, Michigan
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SOPHIE GRAY FISHER
Bryan, Ohio
July 8, 2011
Brandon & Maggie (Flynn) Fisher
Grandparents:
John & Sue Flynn, Edon, Roxana Nester, Edon,
Timothy & Judy Fisher, Whitehouse
CARLY RENEE FERGUSON
Fayette, Ohio
March 2, 2010
Jason & Lindsey (Opdycke) Ferguson
Grandparents:
Butch & Linda Opdycke; Paula Ferguson
& The Late Glennis Ferguson
COLIN FIGGINS
Montpelier, Ohio
January 3, 2011
Frank & Heather (Dorinski) Figgins
Grandparents:
Lisa Dorinski, Pioneer;
Maryellen Figgins, New Port Richey Florida;
John Figgins, Edon
JOEL AIDEN JEFFREY FOSTER
Defance, Ohio
March 4, 2009
Rob & Amy (Baldwin) Foster
Grandparents:
Scott & Liana Baldwin, Wauseon
Great Grandma: Doris Baldwin, Wauseon
JACK TRISTEN FOSTER
Defance, Ohio
May 30, 2010
Rob & Amy (Baldwin) Foster
Grandparents:
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Great Grandma: Doris Baldwin, Wauseon
JASPER MIGS FRUTH
Archbold,
February 17, 2011
Trevor and Leah Fruth
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Glenn & Mabel Ann Kauffman;
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Bowling Green, Ohio
December 21, 2010
Brett & Ashley (Fintel) Graber
Grandparents:
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Dave & Bonnie Fintel, Custar
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Stryker, Ohio
September 1, 2009
Miguel Gomez & Christine Huard
Grandparents:
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Roger & Connie Huard, Edgerton
RACHEL KATHERINE GEHRING
Bryan, OH
March 21, 2008
Jason & Kristina (Widener) Gehring
Grandparents:
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SAMANTHA MAE GRIMM
Alvordton, Ohio
January 2, 2012
Stan & Kris (Youse) Grimm
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Edgerton, OH
February 7, 2010
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Montpelier, Ohio
September 8, 2010
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West Unity, Ohio
October 19, 2012
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Archbold, OH
May 31, 2010
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Edon, Ohio
February 2, 2011
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West Unity, Ohio
June 16, 2011
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Pemberville, Ohio
April 18, 2012
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Stryker, Ohio
May 24, 2011
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Montpelier, Ohio
March 25, 2011
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January 30, 2013
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Sylvania, Ohio
June 12, 2008
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Grandparents:
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DEMI SUE HANCOCK
West Unity, Ohio
February 2, 2013
Jason Hancock & Amy Lowe
Grandparents:
Denny & Sue Lowe, Lyons,
Mike Hancock, Stryker,
Phil & Margaret Lirot, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A Heart Full of Love
AUTHOR: UNKNOWN
A wee bit of heaven drifted from above. A handful of happiness, a heart full of Love.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013 (THE VI LLAGE REPORTER / THE WAUSEON REPORTER) 2013 Bundles Of J oy - 5
MADDOX L. KROTZER
Raleigh, North Carolina
August 4, 2008
Ty & Alana (Sharps) Krotzer
Grandparents:
Hal & Sue Krotzer, Raleigh, NC
Louis & Alonia Sharps, Upper Marlboro, MO
ZARIAH LYNNE KESSLER
Wauseon, Ohio
January 10, 2013
Jacob Kessler & Renea St.Clair
Grandparents:
Laura & Kevin Kessler, Wauseon
Evelyn & Terry Weiker, Wayne Ohio
SOPHIA MARIE KING
Montpelier, Ohio
October 4, 2012
Hollie Hernandez & Trent King
Grandparents:
Noe & Tammy Hernandez, Montpelier, Ohio
PARKER ALEXANDER LIVENSPARGER
West Unity, Ohio
10/27/2012
Tabbatha Downs & Cody Livensparger
Grandparents:
Dave & Gwyn Livensparger, West Unity
Jay & Cindy Downs, Montpelier
CARTER ALLYN LUCE
Edon, Ohio
June 3, 2008
Allyn & MaKenzie (Pinkham) Luce
Grandparents:
JoAnn & the late Jerry Luce, Edon,
Walt & Joni Pinkham, Albion, MI
LAKER ALLEN LLOYD
Stryker, Ohio
November 9, 2010
Nick & Laci (Williams) Lloyd
Grandparents:
Robert & Vicki Williams
Rick & Sue Lloyd, Stryker
MALI SOPHIA LILLEMON
Defance, Ohio
May 17, 2012
Chad & Sharon (Westrick) Lillemon
Grandparents:
Garry & Delores Lillemon and
Daniel & Susan Westrick
SIDNEY ALLAIRE LUCE
Edon, Ohio
February 21, 2011
Allyn & MaKenzie (Pinkham) Luce
Grandparents:
JoAnn & the late Jerry Luce, Edon,
Walt & Joni Pinkham, Albion, MI
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ALLY CIERA KESSLER
Fayette, Ohio
September 17, 2010
Jason & Kortney (Nofziger) Kessler
Grandparents:
Tim & Vickie Nofziger, West Unity
Roger & Kim Kessler, Fayette
KHLOEY LEANN KESSLER
Wauseon, Ohio
October 16, 2012
Ben Kessler & Kimberly Smith
Grandparents:
Kevin & Laura Kessler, Wauseon
Brenda & Dale Smith II, Bradner
OLIVIA GRACE KANNEL
Montpelier, Ohio
August 26, 2008
Chris & Michelle Kannel
Grandparents:
Mike & Sue Kannel, Montpelier
Ray & Carol Marion, Covington, Ohio
MORGAN AVERY MCCLELLAN
Hurricane, West Virginia
February 3, 2008
Trent & Hope (Collier) McClellan
Grandparents:
Kenneth & Patsy Collier, West Unity,
Jim McClellan, Cottageville, WV
Sherri McClellan, Ripley, WV
SLOANE LILLY MCCLELLAN
Hurricane, West Virginia
April 18, 2010
Trent & Hope (Collier) McClellan
Grandparents:
Kenneth & Patsy Collier, West Unity,
Jim McClellan, Cottageville, WV
Sherri McClellan, Ripley, WV
AISLINN NORA MCGEE
Montpelier, Ohio
October 25, 2009
Dan & Erin (Michael) McGee
Grandparents:
Ric & Kelly Michael, Montpelier
A Wee Bit Of Heaven
A wee bit of heaven drifted down from above-
A handful of happiness, a heart full of love.
The mystery of life, so sacred and sweet-
The giver of joy so deep and complete.
Precious and priceless, so lovable, too-
The worlds sweetest miracle, baby, is you.
-- Author: Helen Steiner Rice --
CONNER THOMAS MEYER
Wauseon, Ohio
January 23, 2013
Tyler & Emily (Villalvos) Meyer
Grandparents:
Ed & Lisa Villalovos, Archbold
Brian & Shay Meyer, Wauseon
DYLAN NOECKER
West Unity, Ohio
December 18, 2011
Lyndell & Rita (Heisey) Noecker
Grandparents:
Steve & Renee Heisey, West Unity
Richard & Sylvia Noecker, Bethel, PA
COLLIN NOECKER
West Unity, Ohio
August 6, 2007
Grandparents:
SYDNEY NOECKER
West Unity, Ohio
October 30, 2009
Grandparents:
KENDAL RENE NULL
West Unity, Ohio
October 23, 2011
Mark & Ashlee (Hatfeld) Null
Grandparents:
Shelley Hatfeld, Dawn Courtaway,
Jeff & Tina Hatfeld, all of West Unity
HENRY SCOTT OBERLIN
Stryker, Ohio
July 31, 2012
Scott C. & Amy Oberlin
CALLEN JAMES PARTEE-CASSIDY
Washington, DC
January 16, 2013
Erin Partee & Matt Cassidy
Grandparents:
Rick & Trudy Partee, Stryker
Will Gray & Sandy Shelpman, Pittsburgh, PA
Dan Cassidy, Pittsburgh, PA
JACKSON PERRY
Phoenix, Arizona
April 28, 2012
Josh & Cari Perry
Grandparents:
Dennis & Diane Perry, Phoenix, AZ
Gr. Grandparents:
Wilma Perry
DALTON LEE MEYERS
West Unity, Ohio
September 17, 2012
Dustin & Anissa Meyers
Grandparents:
Dan & Deb Meyers, West Unity
Judy Anderson & Charlie Ruhl, Adrian, MI
Larry & Kelly Anderson, Blissfeld, MI
ARIA JASPER MIKLOVIC
West Unity, Ohio
June 5, 2011
Jeremy & Andrea (Moor) Miklovic
Grandparents:
Steve & Jean Moor, West Unity
Ron & Linda Miklovic, North Baltimore
John & Toni Messersmith, Findlay
ALEXANDER MILLER
Fayetteville, NC
September 6, 2012
Dustin & Katie (Lee) Miller
Grandparents:
Stephanie Miller, Wauseon
Sonya Hale, Wauseon
AUBREE MAESYN MIKLOVIC
West Unity, Ohio
June 5, 2011
Jeremy & Andrea (Moor) Miklovic
Grandparents:
Steve & Jean Moor, West Unity
Ron & Linda Miklovic, North Baltimore
John & Toni Messersmith, Findlay
AVA MARY MILLER
Pemberville, Ohio
August 24, 2010
Jeff & Shelly (Fox) Miller
Grandparents:
Jeff & Lori Miller, Wauseon
Dick & Cindy Fox, Pemberville, OH
ALLI NICOLE MEYERS
Pioneer, Ohio
November 12, 2012
Dustin & Kristy (Lashaway) Meyers
Grandparents:
Doug & Pat Lashaway, Pioneer
Rich & Deb Meyers, Pioneer
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Salem, Ohio
January 5, 2011
Dan & Krystal (Buell) Shipley
Grandparents:
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SAVANNAH JAYNE SHIPLEY
Salem, Ohio
September 7, 2012
Dan & Krystal (Buell) Shipley
Grandparents:
Butch & Rhonda Buell, Edon
DEAN KEITH SHINDLEDECKER
Stryker, Ohio
November 15, 2007
Tad & Susan (Eberle) Shindledecker
Grandparents:
Keith & Marlene Eberle, Defance
Sharon Shindledecker, Stryker
Pete Shindledecker, Edgerton
PEYTON ANN SCHAFFNER
Fayette, Ohio
April 11, 2012
Jerry & Beth (Fruchey) Schaffner
Grandparents:
Donna Mae Schaffner, Fayette
Kathy Fruchey, Fayette
LEAH FAITH SIEBENALER
Blakeslee, Ohio
August 29, 2011
Justin & Kim (Sullivan) Siebenaler
Grandparents:
Jim & Colleen Siebenaler, Edon
Larry Sullivan, St. Marys
NATALIE SIEBENALER
Blakeslee, Ohio
September 27, 2009
Grandparents:
HOPE SIEBENALER
Blakeslee, Ohio
May 9, 2007
Grandparents:
OLIVIA PUEHLER
Wauseon, Ohio
October 15, 2010
Cacey Puehler
Grandparents:
Ben & Heather Puehler, Wauseon
Dave & Julie Canter, Sandusky
EMMITT NICKOLAS RAMOS
Montpelier, Ohio
February 9, 2011
Nick & Melissa (Franks) Ramos
Grandparents:
Charlie & Linda Franks, Fayette
Henry & Deb Ramos, Fayette
BELLA LEIGH RAMOS
Montpelier, Ohio
December 19, 2007
Nick & Melissa (Franks) Ramos
Grandparents:
Charlie & Linda Franks, Fayette
Henry & Deb Ramos, Fayette
BRAXTON LYNN ROBARGE
West Unity/Fayette, Ohio
January 29, 2012
Derek Robarge & Hannah Shaffer
Grandparents:
Larry & Deb Robarge, West Unity
Jeremy & Susan Shaffer, Fayette
BROOKLYN ELIZABETH ROBARGE
West Unity/Fayette, Ohio
January 29, 2012
Derek Robarge & Hannah Shaffer
Grandparents:
Larry & Deb Robarge, West Unity
Jeremy & Susan Shaffer, Fayette
ZANDER C RUNKEL
West Unity, Ohio
April 4, 2007
Cory & Jessica (Hullinger) Runkel
Grandparents:
Steve & JoAnn Skiles, West Unity
Jerry Hullinger, Dorothy Kimpel, Edgerton
KENLEY ANN ROUTT
West Unity, Ohio
July 16, 2007
James & Melissa (Laser) Routt
Grandparents:
Jim & Doris Laser, West Unity
Frank & Judy Routt, West Unity
LILLY MICHELLE ROGER
Fayette, Ohio
August 21, 2009
Jay Roger & Laura Walker
Grandparents:
Brad & Betty Whetro, Fayette
Dan & Charlotte Roger, Plymouth, MI
Bill & Melanie Cavazos, Morenci, MI

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REGINA ELISABETH SPONSLER
Montpelier, Ohio
August 8, 2010
Shannon Sponsler
Grandparents:
Steve & Joyce Reader, Saint Paris, OH
ADELYN GRACE SUFFEL
Montpelier, Ohio
June 9, 2010
Levi & Erica (Heeres) Suffel
Grandparents:
DeWayne Suffel I & Peggy Suffel, Montpelier
Doug & Ranae Heeres, Fayette
GABRIEL CHRISTIAN STONER
Anna, Ohio
August 31, 2011
Eric & Laura (Mickelson) Stoner
Grandparents:
Mike & Nancy Mickelson, Stryker,
Dale & Marilyn Stoner, Stryker
ASHER LEVI SUFFEL
Montpelier, Ohio
March 29, 2009
Grandparents:
TURNER BRYAN SUFFEL
Montpelier, Ohio
November 02, 2011
Grandparents:
SAVANNAH THOMPSON
West Unity, Ohio
October 20, 2009
Dana & Julie Thompson
Grandparents:
Crystal Hamp, West Unity
Ken & Kathy King, West Unity
Doug & Diana Thompson, West Mansfeld
ERIK THOMPSON
West Unity, Ohio
August 28, 2012
Dana & Julie Thompson
Grandparents:
Crystal Hamp, West Unity
Ken & Kathy King, West Unity
Doug & Diana Thompson, West Mansfeld
CARSON DANIEL VOLLMER
Holgate, Ohio
January 14, 2013
Daniel & Nancy (Coressel) Vollmer
Grandparents:
Chris & Marcy Coressel, Doug & Karen Vollmer
Gr. Grandparents: Gordon & Betty Domeck,
Orra & Jean Vollmer & Pauline Coressel
HALLE MARIE WEIS
January 22, 2009
Aaron & Jessie (Krotzer) Weis
Grandparents:
Sue & Hal Krotzer, Raleigh, NC,
Barb & Gary King, West Unity
BRAYDEN BRADLEY WHETRO
West Unity, Ohio
January 9, 2012
Staci Whetro
Grandparents:
Tom & Val Engel, West Unity
Gr. Grandparents: Joanne Whetro, West Unity
Darrell & Evelyn Engel, Wauseon
KENNEDY MONROE WOOLACE
Stryker, Ohio
July 6, 2011
Kody & Sara (Rohlf) Woolace
Grandparents:
Jeff & Sue Woolace, Stryker
Kenneth (Butch) & Tina Rohlf, Oakwood
COLTON WEIS
September 1, 2011
Aaron & Jessie (Krotzer) Weis
Grandparents:
Sue & Hal Krotzer, Raleigh, NC,
Barb & Gary King, West Unity

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West Unity, Ohio
July 24, 2010
Lance & Justin (Hausch) Talbott
Grandparents:
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Great Grandparents: Chuck & Joann
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Fayette, Don & Dana Beaverson, Fayette
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