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(USPS 168-440) - Volume 5 Edition 26
YOUR LOCAL WEEKLY HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE
Pioneer Will Be Jumping

With Kaleb McLaughlin
Memorial Events On July 26th
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014
Montpeliers 2014 Bean Days & Balloon Festival:

Making Montpelier A Vacation Destination
PHOTO BY MARK MERCER, STAFF
BEAN DAYS ... Montpelier Bean Days and Balloon Festival is a success as residents flock to the area to see all the happenings during the festivities. Additional
information in this week's edition.
PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
PROUD PARENTS ... Kim and Kevin Oxender hold a portrait of their son, Kaleb McLaughlin, in the 'Man Cave' garage that was finished in his memory.
By: Timothy Kays

THE VILLAGE REPORTER
The imagination is truly an amazing
thing. It allows us to experience things
in our minds... things of which have not
yet occurred. Of all the things possible
for me to imagine, there is one that I
simply cannot get my mind around...
the experience of a parent losing a
child. I cannot possibly imagine the
heart and mind-rending impact of such
an experience. In that, I am blessed...
I have never had to experience such a
thing. Others have not been so fortunate
though, and the heartbreak is profound...
profound to the point that, once again,
I cannot get my mind around it. There
are those however, who have taken the
most profound of tragedy and, in the
midst of an emotional maelstrom, found
the strength to turn the tragedy into a
triumph. Kevin and Kim Oxender of
Pioneer are a wonderful example of such
a turnaround.
On June 24, 2013, Kevin and Kim
received the worst possible news that a
parent can get. Twenty days after his 20th
birthday, their son, Kaleb McLaughlin,
died instantly in an automobile accident.
A 2012 graduate of North Central High
School, Kaleb, ...was a one-of-a-kind,
according to Kim. Hed do anything
for anybody; everybody loved Kaleb. He
was a very hard worker. He worked full
time at Reifel Industries while he was in
school and kept on the honor roll. He
liked FFA and had just started a cattle
business with his cousin, Cody Hulbert,
about a year before he died.
Kaleb loved to hunt; he loved to fish,
Kim continued. He loved his Mustang,
but he traded it for a big, huge truck...
I think you needed a ladder to get into
it. Kaleb was everything that you would

expect to find in a Brad Paisley song. A
tee shirt and blue jeans All-American boy
from a small-town setting that worked
hard but knew all the ins and outs of
fishing and shooting in his time off...
and he had the truck to back it all up.
Few and far between are those who ever
met Kaleb and were not in some way
impacted by him. It is for that reason
that Kaleb McLaughlin lives on in the
upcoming Kaleb McLaughlin Memorial
Ride and Organ Donation Awareness
Day at the Pioneer American Legion Post
#307 at 102 First Street on Saturday,
July 26.
The purpose of the activities is not just
to raise awareness for organ donations.
All proceeds of the events will benefit the
North Central Kaleb McLaughlin FFA
Scholarship, as well as the Pioneer Fire
Department First Responders.
Kaleb loved the FFA and their
conventions but theyre expensive,
said Kim. Kaleb wasnt a college boy,
so instead of a college scholarship, we
thought that wed just send students to
the conventions. Weve already sent five
kids to State. Kaleb would have been
very happy with that.
The other recipient of proceeds
will be the Pioneer Fire Department
First Responders. The Pioneer First
Responders, Kim recalled, ... were so
great with Kaleb at the accident. They all
knew him. Actually, a couple of them, he
graduated with their kids... which made
it even more hard. We want to give to
them somehow.
Organ Donation Awareness Day is to
promote organ donation, Kim continued.
Theyre going to have their big box truck,
a big organ donation education vehicle;
thats going to be there. Theyre going to
have a virtual tour as to
how the process works. I
didnt realize everything
about organ donation until
Kaleb died. I thought it was
just your heart... the big
stuff. I didnt realize that
they could use your eyes,
your skin, your bones.
Before Kalebs funeral, we
received a letter saying
that someone
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Fayette Local Board Of

Education Addresses Personnel
Issues At July 14th Meeting
WELCOME ABOARD Keith Klein, Amy Mitchell, and Ruth Matthews sign their
one-year contracts as new faculty members of the Fayette School District.
By: Timothy Kays
The Fayette Local Board of Education

convened in regular session on the
evening of July 14 in the library of the
Fayette School.
Principal Jon Molter introduced four
recruits for staff positions, Mr. Keith
Klein, Mr. Scott Sanderson, Ms. Ruth
Matthews, and Ms. Amy Mitchell. Each
took a turn introducing themselves to
the Board and giving a brief background
before the Board retired into executive
session to discuss personnel.
Upon
returning
from
their
deliberations, the Board heard the report
of Superintendent and Elementary
Principal, Mr. Erik Belcher. Mr. Belcher
reiterated his glowing report of test
scoring from the state, reaffirming that
the District passed in 13 of the 14 tested
CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 areas. Id like to commend our staff
on those numbers, Mr. Belcher said,
adding, Next year14 out of 14.

Mr. Belcher also gave an update
on the Straight-A Grant noting that
the mandated expenditure period was
closed on June 30. He reported that the
Virtual Academy Room is now equipped
with video technology, including green
screen capabilities that will allow for
television production in a hands-on
learning environment.
Treasurer Ms. Kelly Bentley reported
that as of the close of the fiscal year
on June 30, the District closed with
a positive balance of $299,906. This
amount is in contrast with the negative
$60,000 from the year prior and,
according to Ms. Bentley, is attributable
to the Straight-A Grant.
The Board moved to approve the
Income Eligibility Scale for free or
reduced-price lunches for fiscal year
2015 and also approved educational
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Area Obituaries & Death Notices

Harold E. Schondel (1943 - 2014)
Harold E. Schondel,
age 71, of Delta, passed
away peacefully at his
home Sunday, July 13,
2014. He was born in
Wauseon on July 7,
1943 to the late Louis E.
Schondel and Beatrice
(Spring) Schondel. He was
a graduate of Swanton
High School; where he
played football and was
known as Katz.
On June 9, 1973,
Harold married Mary Griffin in Delta and shared 39
years together until her passing last year on March 1,
2013. For over 40 years he was employed in the parts
and service department at McNeill Chevrolet in Swanton
retiring in 2007. Harold was a past councilman for the
Village of Delta, served on the Delta Park Board, and
was a past volunteer fireman for Swanton. He was
a proud sponsor of the Delta Athletic Boosters and a
past member of the Delta Lyons Club.
Harold is survived by his sisters, Shirley Hall of
Swanton and Marcia Hinman of Akron; nieces and
nephews, Sharon (Bob) Kasten, Brian J. Hall, Leo (Rita)
Hall, Sara Hinman and Eric Hinman; stepchildren,
Randy (Cathy) Drewyor of Chillicothe, OH, Debra
(Greg) Henton of Toledo and Robin (John) Wyse of
Delta; grandchildren, Austin and Hayley Drewyor,
Sara Fackler, Travis (Jessica), Emily, Grace and Darcy
Henton; great grandchildren, Lee Wyatt Sizemore and
Aria Fackler.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
directed to the Delta or Swanton Athletic Boosters or
your local Lyons Club Eyeglass Ministry in Harolds
memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family
through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.
Patricia A. Falco (1937 - 2014)

Patricia A. Falco, 77, of
Montpelier passed away
Sunday morning at home.
She was born on June 23,
1937 in Gary, Indiana to
Howard E. and Beulah A.
(Harmon) Bechtol. Patti
graduated from Montpelier
High School in 1955. She
married Dominic Mickey
M. Falco and he preceded
her in death in April 2000.
Patti was a member
of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. She was also a member of the Montpelier
Ladies of the Moose #270 and the Eagles Auxiliary
#2246. Patti was formerly an office manager at Mohawk
Tools in Montpelier. She was also an assistant sales
manager and executive secretary for Robert Winzeler,
Sr. of Winzeler Stamping Company in Montpelier when
he was State Representative, and also worked for Bob
Jr. and Dan Winzeler.
Patti was a fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and
the New York Yankees. She loved and supported her
grandchildren in all aspects of their lives.
In 2008 Patti received The Most Spirited fan award
from the Montpelier High School Varsity Baseball team.
She is survived by two daughters, Danette (Douglas)
Mercer and Michele A. Falco all of Montpelier; one
son Korby D. (Dena) Falco of Montpelier; one brother
Harmon R. Bechtol of Montpelier; two grandchildren,
Brant and Collin Mercer; and her beloved cat Toby.
Donations may be made to the Northwest Ohio
Multiple Sclerosis Society or to Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. Online condolences can be left for the family
at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com.
James H. Miller (1938 - 2014)

James Jim H. Miller,
age 76, of Edon, passed
away
at
Evergreen
Manor
Nursing
Home
in Montpelier on Friday,
July 18, 2014. Jim had
worked in construction the
majority of his life before
becoming disabled. He was
a member of the Williams
County Coon Hunters and
Bass Anglers.
Jim was born July 2,
1938 in Kunkle, Ohio, to
Eldred H. and Pauline L. (Sommers) Miller. He married
Mary Lou Kissinger on October 6, 1957 in Columbia, Ohio
and she survives. Jim is also survived by his children,
Jeffery Miller, Jody (Teresa) Miller, Jerry (Rene) Miller
and JoAnna (Alan) Muehlfeld, all of Edon; grandchildren,
Haley (Josh) Davis, of Statesville, North Carolina, Kristen
(Chris) Floyd, of Edon, Heather (Tom Trowbridge) Miller,
of Edon, Brandon (Holly) Miller, of Edon, Lisa (Brad)
Ford, of Ney, Jerry (Veronica) Miller, of Hicksville, Annie
(Brad) Baker, of Roanoke, Indiana, Trista (Kreg) Wehrle,
of Edon, Tacia (Chad) Livensparger, of Edon and 13 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents
and brothers, John Miller and Gene Miller.
Memorials may be made to Community Health
Professionals Hospice program.
Condolences may be made as well as the register may
be signed at www.krillfuneralservice.com.
Edon Days Craft Show
Saturday, August 2
All Crafters & Vendors Welcome
No Charge to Set Up
Spots Still Available
Located in Bakers Park (Behind Kaisers)

Contact Gail for more information
419-272-2599 or 260-460-7375
Jessie Courtney (1922 - 2014)

Jessie
Bobby
Courtney,
92,
of
Montpelier passed away
Monday
morning
at
Hillside Country Living
in rural Bryan. She was
born on March 2, 1922
in Jefferson Township to
Louis E. and Effie May
(Housman)
Courtney.
Bobby graduated from
Montpelier High School
in 1940. At one time she
was a phone operator for
General Telephone.
She is survived by one brother Charles L. Courtney
of Bryan and her nieces and nephews, Larry Courtney,
Terry Courtney, Garry Courtney, Eric Courtney,
Thomas Courtney, Julie Courtney, Jane Tori, and
Steve Courtney.
Bobby was preceded in death by her parents and
one brother Louis E. Courtney in 1996.
Donations may be made to Donors Choice.
Online condolences can be left for the family at www.
thethompsonfuenralhome.com.
Velma Ruffer (1932 - 2014)

Velma Jo Ruffer, age
82, of Stryker, passed
away
early
Sunday
morning, July 13, 2014 at
the Community Hospital
and Wellness Center in
Bryan.
Jo was born in Defiance
on May 29, 1932, the
daughter of William and
Sarah (Roehrig) Steingass.
On April 4, 1954 she
married Jack M. Ruffer,
and he preceded her in
death in 2006. She was a
member of the Stryker United Methodist Church. Jo
enjoyed music and especially playing the organ. She
loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Surviving are four children, Sandra Bostater of
Bryan, Terry (Marsha) Ruffer, Ned (Connie) Ruffer
and Ben (Dawn) Ruffer, all of Stryker. Also surviving
are her grandchildren, Jordan (Tracy) Ruffer, Kamilla
(Justin) Houk, Brady Ruffer, Shannon Kimpel, Brittany
(Justin) Mason, Justin (Shaley) Ruffer, Colin Ruffer,
Parker Ruffer and Lauren and Brooke Ruffer; greatgrandchildren, McKenzie and Miley Mason, Jaxon and
Emery Jones, Jaelyn and Brayton Houk and Sylar and
Saegan Ruffer. Additional survivors are brothers-inlaw, Bill Dunno of Defiance, Bill Stuckey of Bryan, and
Jim Ruffer of Stryker; sisters-in-law, Marion Steingass
of Defiance, Joyce Smith of Bryan and Myrtle Ruffer
of Stryker; step-grandchildren, Ben, Eric, and Tyler
Woolace; and seven step-great-grandchildren. Jo
was preceded in death by her parents, husband,
granddaughter, Melissa Jean, sisters, Virginia
Steingass, Irene Zacharich and Ivaloo Dunno, and
brother, Dale Steingass.
The family requests that memorial contributions
be given to the church. Online condolences may be
offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com.
Terry Lynn Stark (1957 - 2014)

Terry Lynn Stark, age
57, of Swanton, Ohio,
passed away on July 4
2014, at Ebeid Hospice
Residency in Sylvania,
Ohio. He was born on April
16, 1957, in Bryan, Ohio.
A graduate of Bryan High
School (75), Terry moved
to Toledo, Ohio, where he
worked for several area
sign companies. Terry
married Karen Jack in
1980 and they relocated
to Swanton, Ohio in 1990.
Terry is survived by his children Casey Stark
(Robert McCollough) and Aaron Stark (Jackie); granddaughter Kenzie; parents Clarence Stark, and Joyce
and Wayne Weber; brothers Steven (Lori) Stark, Shawn
Stark, Shane (Margie) Stark, and step-sisters Sally
Weber and Donna Lynn (Bob) Greve; numerous aunts,
uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; best-friend Bill
Pontious, and feline-companion, Morris.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at
www.grisierfh.com.
Betty J. Esterline (1927 - 2014)

Betty J. Esterline, 86,
of Montpelier and formerly
of Kunkle passed away
Monday June 23rd
at
Fountain Park Inn and
Villas. She was born on
November 12, 1927 in
Williams County to Waldo
J. and Elva E. (Manley)
Gilcher. Betty graduated
from
Montpelier
High
School in 1946.
She is survived by one
daughter, Bunnie (Steve)
Brown of Milan, Ohio; two brothers, Don Gilcher of
Montpelier and Jim (Gloria) Gilcher of Kunkle; two
grandchildren, Staci (Moor) Barnicle of Milan, Ohio
and Brett Brown of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and five great
grandchildren.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, one
daughter Betsy Esterline in 1960, one brother Charles
Gilcher and one sister Darlene Fisher.
Donations may be made to Donors Choice.
Online condolence can be left for the family at www.
thethompsonfuneralhome.com
Shirley Ann Graf (1936 - 2014)

Shirley Ann Graf (Wolf),
78, of Wauseon, Ohio
left our world to be with
the Lord Saturday July
12, 2014 at the Defiance
Area Inpatient Hospice
Center in Defiance, Ohio.
She passed peacefully in
the night after a short,
courageous battle with
cancer.
On April 3, 1936, God
sent an angel named
Shirley Ann Wolf to her
parents Frederick Henry
Jacob Wolf and Edna Maude (Snow) Wolf. She grew
up at the farm on Tedrow-Ottokee Road at the former
Stage Coach Inn. She attended Wauseon High School
where she was a cheerleader for the basketball team.
It was there that she met her true love and soul
mate, Lloyd Graf, who was a starting guard on Mike
Sapps 1953 Wauseon Indian basketball team. After
graduation, she and Lloyd married on June 26, 1955.
Shirley was a carhop at Goons Drive-up and Lloyd
a service attendant at Bobs Sinclair. After giving birth
to 3 boys, Shirley settled in at home where she became
the Worlds Best Stay Home Mom and later the Worlds
Best Stay Home Grandma. Both Lloyd and Shirley took
on various jobs over the course of their career where
they met and made an impact on hundreds of friends
in the Wauseon Area. Upon their retirement in 2002,
they spent Shirleys remaining 12 years where they
had spent the first 47 years, on West Elm Street. You
could find her on most non-snowy evenings relaxing in
her and Lloyds gazebo in the back yard, bragging and
reminiscing about their kids and grandkids.
Shirley knows and loves the Lord. She and Lloyd are
members at Hope Christian Fellowship in Wauseon,
where they helped build and maintain the church.
After her brief battle with cancer, the Lord decided it
was time to stop her pain and bring this angel back
home, as her work here was complete.
She is survived by her devoted, loving husband of
59 years, Lloyd, her oldest son Steven Lou (Judy) of
Adrian Michigan, her middle son Neal (Carolyn) of Ft.
Worth Texas, and her youngest son, Bart (Christy) of
Plantation, Florida. She also has 4 grandsons: Wade,
Brett, Corey, and Frankie and one great-granddaughter,
Jayne. Lloyd, as well as all the sons and grandsons
were able to prayerfully say their good-byes to our
Shirls on the day of her death. She is also survived
by her brother, Richard Wolf of Wauseon, and her
sister Bonnie Wolf (Lammon) Shaw of Defiance. Shirley
is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews,
as well as several brother and sisters-in-law. She was
preceded in death by both parents, her sisters Ruth
and Ivabelle Mason, as well as her brothers, Chuck
Mason, Chester and Fred Wolf.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any gifts of
love and remembrance be made to The Hope Christian
Fellowship Church of Wauseon. Online condolences
may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 23RD, 2014
KEEPING READERS NOTIFIED OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE, COURT & CRIME STOPPER ACTIVITIES
WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY AREA LOCAL POLICE, EMS &FIRE REPORTS
EDON P.D.
No reports received at time of
press.
STRYKER P.D.
(July 11) Fraud
(July 11) Warrant Service - Adult
Arrest
(July 11) Sex Offense
(July 12) Animal Complaint
(July 12) Medic Assist
(July 12) Extra Patrol
(July 13) Underage Consumption - 2 Juvenile Arrests
(July 13) Vehicle Trespass
(July 14) Found Property
(July 15) Contributing To Deliquency or Unruliness of Juvenile
(July 15) Burglary
(July 16) Ordinance Violation
(July 16) Ordinance Violation
(July 16) Harassment - Juveniles
(July 16) Traffic Warning - Speed
(July 16) Vandalism
(July 17) Traffic Citation - Stop
Sign & Expired O.L.
(July 17) Harassment - Juveniles
(July 18) Keep the Peace
(July 18) Traffic Warning - Speed
(July 18) Traffic Citation - Stop
Sign
(July 18) Alarm - Residential
PIONEER P.D.
press.
WEST UNITY P.D.
(July 7) Vandalism
(July 7) Animal Problem
(July 7) Speed/Warning
(July 7) Telephone Harassment
(July 7) Agency Assist
(July 7) Harassment
(July 8) Medical Emergency
(July 8) Suspicious Person
(July 8) Probation Violation
(Juvenile)
(July 9) Medical Emergency
(July 9) Funeral Escort
(July 9) Neighborhood Dispute
(July 9) Trespassing
(July 9) Animal Problem
(July 10) Agency Assist
(July 10) Theft/Trespassing
(July 10) Harassment
(July 10) Medic Run
(July 10) Noise Complaint
(July 10) Prowler
(July 11) 911 Hang Up
(July 11) Theft
(July 11) Verbal Dispute
(July 11) Illegal Passing/Warning
(July 11) Break Lights/Warning
(July 12) Suspicious Person
(July 12) Loud Exhaust/Warning
(July 13) Speed/Citation
MONTPELIER P.D.
Crystal Marie Lynn Conforti,
age 28, Bryan, Ohio, was arrested on July 11 on a warrant out
of the Bryan Municipal Court for
failure to pay restitution of an
original charge of theft. Crystal
was taken to CCNO.
Tyler J. Smith, age 24, Montpelier, Ohio, was arrested on
July 11 for Driving Under Suspension.
Joshua James Jolly, age 20,
Montpelier, Ohio, was arrested
on July 12 for Criminal Trespass, Criminal Damaging, Obstructing Official Business, and
a Felony Warrant out of the state
of Wyoming. Joshua was taken
to CCNO.
Donald LeeRoy Reed, age 43,
Montpelier, Ohio, was arrested
on July 12, for OVI, Driving Under Suspension, Failure to Control, and Obstructing Official
Business. Donald was taken to
CCNO.
FAYETTE P.D.
press.
WAUSEON POLICE
(July 10) E Linfoot @ Arrowhead,
Lost/Found/Recovered
(July 10) 840 W Elm St Unit 905,
Threats/Harassment
(July 10) 215 Mulberry St, Investigate Complaint
(July 10) 1285 N Shoop Ave Unit
10, Domestic Trouble
(July 10) 236 E Chestnut St,
Domestric Trouble
(July 11) 840 W Elm St Unit 905,
Mental
(July 11) 840 W Elm St, Mental
(July 11) 230 Clinton St, Larceny
(July 11) 600 Wood St, Investigate Complaint
(July 11) 208 Barney Oldfield Dr,
Loud Noise
(July 11) 229 E Oak St, Lost/
Found/Recovered
(July 11) 721 E Elm St, Debris/
Item in Roadway
(July 11) 722 Fairway Dr Unit
102, Larceny
(July 11) 228 Cherry St, 911
Hang Up Contact In Person
(July 11) 119 Fulton St, Alarm
Drop
(July 11) 230 Clinton St, Lost/
Found/Recovered
(July 11) 312 Cherry St, Identity
Theft
25, Accident (Property Damage)
(July 12) 119 N Fulton St, Drunk
(July 12) 1489 N Shoop Ave,
Alarm Drop
(July 12) 1299 N Shoop Ave, Accident (Property Damage)
(July 12) N Franklin St @ Beech
St, Tires Slashed
(July 12) 418 Birch St, Family
Trouble
(July 12) 439 E Elm St, Suspicious Activity
(July 13) 840 Elm St Unit 1208,
911 Hang Up Contact In Person
(July 13) 1240 N Shoop Ave,
Alarm Drop
(July 13) 400-B N Fulton St,
Woman Screaming
11, Investigate Complaint
(July 13) 485 E Airport Hwy, Dog
Left In Hot Car
(July 13) 1489 N Shoop Ave, Disabled Vehicle
(July 14) 1373 N Ottokee St,
Alarm Drop
(July 14) 133 Clinton St, Welfare
Check
(July 14) 1497 N Shoop Ave, Larceny
(July 14) 840 W Elm St, Juveniles Not Seatbelted
(July 14) 734 S Shoop Ave, Accident (Property Damage)
(July 14) N Franklin St @ E Elm
St, Juveniles
(July 14) 528 Vine St, Animal
Call
(July 14) 725 Enterprise Ave,
Alarm Drop
(July 15) 840 W Elm St Apt 1000,
Fight
(July 15) N Fulton St @ W Elm St,
911 Hang Up Contact In Person
(July 15) S Brunell St @ W Chestnut, Accident (Property Damage)
(July 15) 485 E Airport Hwy, Accident (Property Damage)
(July 15) 322 Birch St, Suspicious Vehicle
(July 15) 138 E Chestnut St, Investigate Complaint
(July 16) 845 E Leggett St, Alarm
Drop
(July 16) 235 W Willow St, Welfare Check-Child Custody
(July 16) 887 Burr Rd, Alarm
Drop
(July 16) 720 N Shoop Ave, NonInjury Accident
(July 16) 429 Cedar St, Narcotics
(July 16) 1000 N Glenwood Ave,
Juveniles
(July 16) 495 E Airport Hwy, Larceny
(July 17) 725 S Shoop Ave, Family Trouble
(July 17) 1242 N Shoop Ave, Accident (Property Damage)
WAUSEON FIRE
DEPARTMENT
(July 8) 7856 SH 108 #28, Difficulty Breathing
(July 8) 555 W Linfoot St, Ill
Subject
(July 8) 303 W Leggett St, Ill
Subject
(July 8) 219 Hickory St, Carbon
Monoxide
(July 8) 13207 Co Rd 14-2 Ill
Subject
(July 8) 650 Lawrence Ave, Diabetic
(July 8) 14299 Co Rd J, Ill
Subject
(July 8) 4676 Co Rd 6, Fire
(July 9) 940 E Leggett St, Fall
(July 9) 1105 N Shoop Ave, Ill
Subject
(July 10)705 Cherry St, Difficulty Breathing
(July 10) 555 W Linfoot St,
Chest Pain
(July 10) 550 W Linfoot St, Seizures
(July 10) 650 Lawrence Ave,
Diabetic
(July 10) 11314 Co Rd D, Fire
(July 10) 12545 Co Rd L, Injured Person
(July 11) 415 Cole St #41, Difficulty Breathing
(July 11) 325 S Maplewood St,
Lift Assist
(July 11) 536 Wood St, Fall
(July 11) 133 Cedar St, Ill Subject
(July 11) 8375 Co Rd 14, Ill
Subject
(July 11) 503 Prividence St, Fire
(July 11) 12399 Co Rd 13, Injured Person
(July 12) 8591 SH 108, Diabetic
(July 12) 12399 Co Rd 13, Ill
Subject
(July 13) 228 Marshall St, Ill
Subject
(July 14) 208 Hickory St, Ill
Subject
(July 14) 525 Cherry St, Injured
Person
WILLIAMS COUNTY
SHERIFFS OFFICE
On Thursday, July 10, A female juvenile from Montpelier,
Ohio, was operating a 2001 Ford
Taurus traveling South on SR15 in Pulaski Township following
a 2007 Ford F150 Time Warner
Cable truck being operated by
Christopher Trefzger, age 42,
Defiance, Ohio. The female juvenile was following without an
assured clear distance ahead
and she struck the front vehicle
as its driver was attempting to
stop for the traffic signal at US127 North junction. There were
no injuries, but the rear vehicle
sustained moderate damage and
had to be towed from the scene.
The front vehicle sustained minor damage. The female juvenile
was cited for the violation.
On Wesnesday, July 16, Jason
Wright, age 20, Elizabethtown,
KY, was operating a 2002 Ford
Taurus traveling West on CR-R
and was stopped for the STOP
sign at SR-576 in Bridgewater
Township. He then pulled out
and struck a 2013 Ford Fusion
being operated by Sally Guy, age
43, Edon, OH traveling South.
Ms. Guy and her female juvenile
passenger, age 8, were injured
and were transported to the
Montpelier Hospital by Williams
County EMS. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage and had
to be towed from the scene. Mr.
Wright was cited for Failing to
Yield after stopping.
On Wednesday, July 16, Caleb W. Schlosser, age 24, Edon,
OH, was operating a 2003 Dodge
Ram traveling on SR-15 South
of Magda Dr., Montpelier, OH,
when he struck and killed a deer
that had ran into the roadway.
Brian P. Schlegal, age 31, of
Bryan, OH, was arrested for
Bench Warrant for Violating
Condition of Bond.
FULTON COUNTY
COMMON PLEAS
A Delta man was sentenced
on July 10, 2014, in the Fulton County Common Pleas
Court according to county prosecutor Scott A. Haselman. Jason
Brown, age 41, of 3402 St. Rt.
109, Delta, previously was found
guilty by a jury of Felonious Assault. On January 31, 2014, he
caused serious physical harm to
a Wauseon man. Judge James E.
Barber sentenced Mr. Brown to
prison for 4 years.
An Adrian woman was sentenced on July 7, 2014 in the
Fulton County Common Pleas
Court according to county prosecutor Scott A. Haselman. Samantha Brockway, 30, of Carleton Road, preciously pleaded
guilty to 2 counts of Nonsupport
of Dependents. Between November 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011,
she failed to provide support to
her children, resulting in a delinquency of $968.24 for that
time period. Ms. Brockway owes
over $7,000 in arrearage. Judge
James E. Barber sentenced Ms.
Brockway to 2 years of community control and ordered her to pay
a minimum of $50.00 per month
for child support, complete any
applications for disability and/
or other benefits, comply with
her doctors recommendations,
and comply with all other standard conditions of community
control. Failure to comply could
result in Ms. Brockway spending
7 months in prison.
A Delta man was sentenced
on July 14, 2014, in the Fulton
County Common Pleas Court
according to county prosecutor
Scott A. Haselman. Gary R. Bernath, 60, of 10926 US20A, pled
guilty of a Bill of Information
to Possession of Cocaine. On
March 20, 2014, he had cocaine
in his possession at his residence. Judge James E. Barber
sentenced Mr. Bernath to 1 year
community control and ordered
him to pay prosecution costs,
pay a $1,000 fine, successfully
participate in and complete a
drug treatment program, have
his drivers license suspended
for 6 months with privileges,
serve 5 days in CCNO with credit
for 5 days served, and forfeit all

guns in his possession. Failure
to comply could result in Mr.
Bernath spending 8 months in
prison.
A Toledo man was sentenced
on July 15, 2014, in the Fulton
County Common Pleas Court
according to county prosecutor
Scott A. Haselman. Gene Crawford, 36, formerly of 569 Durango Drive, pled guilty to Burglary.
On July 23, 2013, he broke into
a residence on County Road
U, rural Metamora. Authorities
were able to identify Mr. Crawford from his DNA on a cigarette
left at the scene. Judge James E.
Barber sentenced Mr. Crawford
to prison for 30 months.
A Wauseon woman was sentenced on July 16, 2014, in the
Court according to county prosecutor Scott A. Haselman. Annita
Schroeder, 19, formerly of 1120
N Shoop Ave., previously pleaded
guilty to Theft. On December 22,
2013, she stole cell phone cards,
vitamins, and supplements from
the Wauseon Walmart. Judge
James E. Barber sentenced Ms.
Schroeder to 2 years of community control and ordered her to
pay prosecution costs and attorney fees, not enter the Wauseon
Walmart, stay out of bars/taverns, not possess or consume
alcohol, abide by a 10:00 p.m. to
6:00 a.m. curfew, seek and maintain employment or be enrolled
in higher education, receive an
evaluation for drug treatment at
Serenity Haven and successfully
complete treatment if needed.
Failure to comply could result
in Ms. Schroeder spending 180
days in CCNO.
A Wauseon man was sentenced on July 10, 2014, in the
Court according to county prosecutor Scott A. Haselman. David Ingmire, 27, of E. Leggett
St., previously pleaded guilty to
Possession of Heroin. On March
22, 2014, while being detained
at Walmart, he had heroin in
his possession. Judge James E.
Barber sentenced Mr. Ingmire
to prison for 7 months and suspended his drivers license for 1
year.
WILLIAMS COUNTY
TRAFFIC
Lisa B. Calvente, Chicago IL.,
96/70 speed. Fine $71, costs $
82.50.
Jordan F. Bennett, Grand
Rapids, MI., 89/70 speed. Fine
$46, cost 82.50.
William T. Domire, Angola,
IN.,failure to control. Fine $71,
costs $79.
Douglas L. Goehler, Bryan,
OH., 68/55 speed. Fine $46,
costs $79.
Justin W. Young, Napoleon,
costs $79.
Mehmet R. Ertas, Miami
Beach, FL., 73/55 speed.
Nicholas C. Stewart, Chicago,
IL., 89/70 speed. Fine $46, costs
$82.50.
Diana Sanchez, Chicago, IL.,
86/70 speed. Fine $46, costs
$87.50.
Bryant L. Roby Jr., Alliance,
costs $87.50.
James L. McHugh, Sterling,
OH., failure to control. Fine $71,
costs $79.
Jacob D., Bowers, Pioneer,
seat belt. Fine $30, costs $40.
Rebecca S. Joyce, Bend OR.,
$79.
Kenneth D. Ulrich, Bryan, seat
belt. Fine $30, costs $40.
Douglas D. Haskeos, Pierceton, IN., 75/55 speed. Fine $46,
costs $82.50.
Daniel J. Webb, Grand Ridge,
IL., 82/70. Fine $46, costs
$82.50.
William B. Page, Canton, OH.,
$82.50.
Megan C. Craig-Kuhn, Minneapolis, MN., 84/70 speed. Fine
$46, costs $82.50.
Madan K. Koka, Johns Creek,
GA., 90/70 speed. Fine $46,
costs $82.50.
Brady R. Oliver, Youngstown,
costs $82.50.
Melvin D. Parrish, Warren,
OH., seat belt. Fine $30, costs
$40.
Emily R. Miller, Bryan, failure
to control. Fine $71, costs $79.
Cory J. Jones, Hicksville OH.,
$87.50.
Curt R. Teller, Fremont, IN.,
$82.50.
Kerry A. Bannister, Napanee, IN., 75/55 speed. Fine $46,

costs $87.50.
Leticia Hatt, West Unity,
61/55 speed. Fine $46, costs 79.
Sinisa Menicanin, McHenry
IL., failure to control.
Darren S. Meyers, West Unity,
seat belt. Fine $30, costs $40.
David M. Daniel, Del City, OK.,
$79.
Jerry E. Grzymkowski, Montpelier, OH., A.C.D.A. Fine $50,
costs $79.
Rodney D. Burnett, Crown
Point, IN., payment of toll. Fine
$71, cost $79.
Sara R. Talsma, Chicago, IL.,
$82.50.
Azfar Z. Uddin, Glendale Heigh,
$82.50.
Elsa A. Noterman, Madison,
WI., 82/70 speed. Fine $46,
costs $82.50.
Deanna R. Miller, Mukwonago, WI., 82/70 speed. Fine $46,
costs $82.50.
Deborah M. Egan, Chatham,
NJ., 83/70 speed. Fine $46,
costs $79.
Arvinder S. Bharaj, Cary, IL.,
$82.50.
Codie R. Haskell, West Unity,
no operators license. Fine $300,
costs $85.
Alexandria Shepherd, Bryan,
$85.
Diane Prater, Edon, 50/35
speed. Fine $40, costs $85.
Cynthia A. Pratt, Brecksville,
costs $79.
Samuel A. Garcia, Heber
Springs, AR., 50/35 speed. Fine
$46, costs $82.50.
Dale D. Stamm, West Unity,
$85.
Torrey R. Hanson, Chicago, IL.,
82.50.
Mary E. Desits, Kirkwood Mo.,
$79.
William J. Moran, Auburn,
NY., 87/70 speed. Fine $46,
costs $79.
Jack L. Raymond II, Buffalo, NY., 79/70 speed. Fine $46,
costs $79.
Abhiram Sahu, Pittsburgh,
PA., 82/70 speed. Fine $46,
costs $82.50.
Philip K. Lech, Downers Grove,
IL., seat belt. Fine $30, costs
$40.
Gerardo Romero, Alsip, IL.,
$84.
Donna S. Rollman, Toledo,
costs $79.
Nigel A. Cummins, Spring Valley, NY. 90/70 speed. Fine $46,
costs $82.50.
Galindo C. Alvarez, Chicago,
$79.
Bacalzo I. Bell, Vienna, VA.,
$82.50.
Eddy J. Mouannes, Chicago,
IL, 79/70 speed. Fine $46, costs
$82.50.
Norma J. Beauge, Cecil, OH.,
failure to yeild right way. Fine
$65, costs 90.
Corey J. Hickling, West Unity,
seat belt. Fine $30, costs $43.50.
Ester K. Myers, Bryan, improper start/backing. Fine $71,
costs $79.
David J. Brown, Bryan, 46/35
Darrell W. Kuntz, Erie, PA.,
49/35 speed. Fine $46, $82.50.
Heather J. Brown, Bryan, expired operation license. Fine $50,
costs $85.
Heather J. Brown, Bryan,
$40.
Aaron W. Schwarzbeck, Sherwood, 36/25 speed. Fine $40,
costs $85.
Marjorie A. Michalak, Brooklyn, MI., 51/35 speed. Fine $46,
costs $82.50.
Pete J. Riley, North Augusta,
SC., registration violation. Fine
$46, costs $84.
Shawnita A. Thomas, Defiance,
$79.
Derek T. Vincent, Bryan, anit
noise. Fine $25, costs $79.
Lisa J. Flowers, Deshler, OH.,
$79.
Srikannathaasan Nalliait, Milton, OH., 65/55 speed. Fine $46,
costs $79.
Zachery C. Hug, Edon, 66/55
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THE VILLAGE REPORTER - YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE - 3
CONTINUATION OF AREA OBITUARIES

Lorina Arps (1911 - 2014)
Lorina Arps, age 102,
quietly and comfortably
passed away Friday, July
11, 2014 at the Elizabeth
Scott Care Center in
Maumee.
Lorina
was
born
in Hamler, Ohio on
December 28, 1911, the
daughter of William and
Katharina (Bruns) Kruse.
She married Eldon G.
Arps, and he preceded
her in death in 2000. She
was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Delta.
Lorinas family remembers her as a firm but loving
task-master. She would helpfully instruct, but was not
satisfied until you did it right! She was a self-taught
perfectionist. Her giving nature was often on display
with her cooking. She was a talented cook who loved
to share with the people she cared about. Everyone
remembers her delicious pies! Lorina spent many days
volunteering at church and cooking Rotary dinners.
Lorina was always a good friend and neighbor.
Surviving are her children, Phillip Arps of Delta,
Barbara A. Churchill of Anchorage, Alaska and Mary E.
(Tom) Thompson of Duluth, Minnesota. Also surviving
are seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband,
and children, Stephen Arps, David Arps, and Rosemarie
Arps.
The family requests that memorial contributions be
given to Trinity Lutheran Church. Online condolences
may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com.
Grisier Funeral Home in Delta has been entrusted with
arrangements.
Jeffrey A. Thomas (1955 - 2014)

Jeffrey A. Thomas,
59, of Montpelier passed
away early Wednesday
morning at Community
Hospitals and Wellness
Centers in Bryan. He was
born on January 9, 1955
in Montpelier to Leroy E.
and Connie J. (Fireovid)
Thomas.
Jeff graduated from
Montpelier High School in
1973. On May 27, 1984 he
married Kim M. Easley in
Albuquerque, New Mexico
and she survives.

Jeff was a member of St. Pauls United Methodist
Church in Montpelier. Since 1987 Jeff has the owned
and operated Kim Supply and Tomahawk Tool Service
in Montpelier. He was also a member of the Montpelier
Moose.
Jeff is survived by his wife Kim; mother Connie
J. Thomas of Montpelier; three daughters, Katja R.
Thomas of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Kelsi (Matthew) Rau of
Blakeslee, Karli (Tim) Andy of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania;
one son, Chase (Tiffany) Thomas of Montpelier; three
grandchildren Kolbee Thomas, Cashe Thomas, Grady
Andy and one more granddaughter on the way; two
brothers, Michael (Jan) Thomas of Montpelier, Kevin
(Carola) Thomas of Montgomery, Michigan; one sister
Joni S. Owen of Pioneer; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Jeff was preceded in death by his father Leroy E.
Thomas.
Donations may be made to the Library at Montpelier
Schools. Online condolences can be left for the family
at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com.
Margaret Peg Boyers (1957 - 2014)
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Margaret Peg Boyers, age 57, of Wauseon,

passed away peacefully at
her home Sunday night,
July 20, 2014 with her
family by her side.
She was born in Defiance, OH on June 26,
1957 to the late Robert McBroom and Lucile
(Keller) McBroom.
She
was a 1975 graduate of
Defiance High School.
On March 23, 1985 she
married Jeffrey Boyers at the First Christian Church in
Wauseon.
For several years, Peg worked as a teachers aide for
Wauseon Public Schools until her illness prevented her
from serving. Peg was a member of St. Caspar Catholic
Church. A few of her many hobbies included traveling, crafts, scrapbooking, trivia games and watching
old movies. Peg will be remembered as a great cook
and most of all for her great generosity and love shown
to family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Jeff
Boyers; children, Emma Boyers and Alex Boyers; sisters, Judy Zinober, Janet Carter, Pat (Kevin) Newcomb;
brothers, Fred (Kay) McBroom, Denny McBroom and
Mike (Toni) McBroom; and feline family members, Willow and Jasper. In addition to her parents, Peg was
preceded in death by her brother, C. Richard McBroom
and sister, Phyllis A. Kappes.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing an expression of
sympathy are asked to consider contributions to Community Health Professionals Hospice, 230 Westfield
Dr., Archbold, Ohio 43502 or Saras Garden, 620 W.
Leggett St., Wauseon, Ohio 43567 in her memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our
website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.
Lloyd S. Stever (1964 - 2014)

Lloyd S. Stever, 50, of
rural Fayette, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 19,
2014, at the Fulton County
Health Center in Wauseon.
He was born May 15,
1964, in Bedford, OH, to
the late Lloyd S. and Flora
Mae (Welch)
Stever. He
married Vicki Dyer on August 23, 2003, in Oceanside, CA, and she survives.
Lloyd was a graduate of
Whitehall High School in
Whitehall, MI.
He honorably served his
country as a member of the United States Navy. He was
employed as a store manager at Tractor Supply in Defiance, Ohio. He is remembered for his love of fishing and
playing the guitar, and will be sorely missed by his family
and those who knew him.
Surviving Lloyd in addition to his wife of eleven years,
Vicki, are his children, Brandon Lloyd (Laura) Stever of
Muskegon, MI, Trevor Aaron Stever of Muskegon, MI, Robben Martin Stever at home, John Dyer of San Diego, CA,
and Melissa (David) Starbuck of Whitehouse, OH; three
sisters, Patricia (Will) Lange of Ontario, Canada, Leslie
(Bill) Hall of Grand Haven, MI, and Michelle Johnston of
Grand Haven, MI; and three grandchildren, Joselyn and
Westin Stever, and Caylin Busse.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Eagle Funeral
Home-Barrett Chapel in Fayette.
For those planning an expression of sympathy, memorials will be received by the family at the Tom Clendenen
residence, 402 N. Liberty St., West Unity, OH 43570.
Friends can share memories and condolences with the
Stever family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.
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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY AREA

LOCAL POLICE, EMS &FIRE REPORTS
Jeremy W. Szczepankski, Archbold, 41/25 speed.
Fine $40, costs $90.
Casey C. Heath, Cheboygan, MI., stop sign. Fine
$71, costs $82.
William D. Beers, Camden, MI., failure to yield.
Fine $65, costs 85.
Angela A. Cupp, Montpelier, A.C.D.A. Fine $65,
costs $90.
Maureen C. Knapp, Montpelier, improper backing. Fine $50, costs $85.
WILLIAMS COUNTY
CRIMINAL
Lauren R. Montague, West Unity, failure to pay
tax 12, no future violations with in the next two
years. Fine $200, costs $130.
Benjamin D. Mantague, West Unity, failure to
pay tax 12, no future violations with in the next
two years. Fine $200, costs $130.
Don W. Bird, Fayette, failure to pay tax 12, no
future violations with in the next two years. Fine
$200, costs $90.
Thomas Bechtol, Montpelier, passing bad checks.
Margaret Campbell, Stryker, notice for ordinance violation cut weeds. Fine $50, costs 79.
Jacob M. Dieter, Waterville, OH., fishing closed
season. Fine $46, costs $79.
Ronald E. Kinkaid, Whitehouse, OH., fishing
closed season. Fine $46, costs $79.
FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC
Elizabeth Morales, Lyons, MI., failure to control.
Costs $80.
Jorge Diaz Santos, Adrian, MI., disorderly conduct. Fine $150, costs $70.
Arturo D. Davila, Manitou Beach, MI., disorderly conduct. Fine $150, costs $70.
Gary R. Myers, Swanton, OH., disorderly conduct. Fine $150, costs $70.
James J. Bruce, Wackliffe, OH, 83/70 speed.
WILLIAMS COUNTY
INDICTMENTS
A Williams County grand jury handed out indictments recently against eleven people. Those
indicted were:
Terry L. Bailey, 1036 Mack Drive, Montgomery, MI., on one count of breaking and entering, a
fifth-degree felony.
Kevin J. Bibbs, 450 W. Delaware St., Apt. 1,
Toledo, on one count of felonious assault, a second-degree felony.
Alan J. Deetz, 05571 State Route 15, Lot 3,
on one count of aggravated trafficking in drugs, a
fourth-degree felony.
Rodney D. Garza, 1204 Tulip Tree, Fort
Wayne, IN., on one count of breaking and entering, a fifth-degree felony.
Thomas G. Hauck, 218 Norlick Drive, on one
count of breaking and entering, a fifth-degree
felony.
Robert W. Harvey, 11308 County Road 15,
Montpelier, failure of notice of change of address,
registration, a fifth-degree felony..
Nicholas L. Ratliff, no address listed, theft of
$500 or more, a fifth degree felony
Alando L. Smith, 407 Westgate, Angola, IN.,
illegal manufacture of drugs, a first-degree felony.
Britanie A. Neill, 501 E. Church St., Apt.304,
West Unity, on three counts of identity fraud, all
fifth-degree felonies.
Jena J. Thiel, 707 W. Indiana Lot 18, Edon,
illegal manufacture of drugs, a first degree felony.
Michael N. Watson, 1036 Mack Drive, Montgomery, MI., on one count of breaking and entering, a fifth-degree felony.
A Tribute to
Our Local Williams and Fulton County

Fire Fighters & First Responders
Thank you for all that you do for our community!
Brady Township Fire

Gorham Fayette Fire
Department: Protecting West Department Proudly Serving
Unity & Surrounding Areas Fayette & Neighboring Towns
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FIRST RESPONDERS ... Brady Township Fire Department:
Front - Chief Randy Borton. Back - Tim Nofziger, Brian Dill, Dave Livensparger, Jim
Borton, Dean Stuckey, Jim Eisel, Jason Marvin, Al Bennett, Jeremy Miklovic, Kirk
Thompson, Chris Cullis, Sarah Hahn, Doug Zuver, Jared Funk and Justin Smith. First
responders: Dean Stuckey, Jared Funk, Mayor Peg Bernath (not pictured), Jeremy Miklovic, Brady Township Fire Chief Randy Borton, Sarah Hahn, and Jim Eisel.
BLAZE BATTLERS ... Front row: Explorer Jenna Meyers, Explorer Tabitha Zuver, Explorer Gracie Runyun, Explorer Alex Rupp and Jami Meller. Middle row: Nicole Stiriz,
Kim Nofziger, Lieutenant Dan Knierim, Dick Vine, Boomer Rice, Dick Buehrer, Tom
Franks and Chief Robert Stillion. Back row: Brad Knierim, Jonah Stiriz, Brian Groves,
Steve Meller, Brian Riegsecker, Chris Stillion, Levi Woodring and Captain Andrew Van
Zile. Missing from the photo: Assistant Chief Curt Fether, Assistant Chief Matt Schaffner, Captain Josh Rodriguez, Captain Leslie Clemensen, Lieutenant Scott Szabo, Gary
Rice, Dustin Schroeder, Mike Hinton, Tom Stambaugh, Jon Fredrick, Brad Merillat,
there, though. Advances in technology and Travis Pennington, Shane Phillips, Desiree Snyder and Josh Nofziger.
By: Timothy Kays
firefighting science make ongoing cuttingTHE VILLAGE REPORTER
edge training an essential part of being an
The Brady Township Fire Department
or ahead of the cutting edge of their proBy: Timothy Kays
effective firefighter.
is a paid on-call volunteer fire department
fession. One area constantly being refined
As with any successful volunteer fire
serving Brady Township, the Village of
is RIT training. RIT, or Rapid Intervention
unit, the firefighters need the support
Chief Bob Stillion is now entering his
West Unity, a portion of Jefferson Townand commitment of the residents of the fourth year at the helm of the Gorham Fay- Team training is necessary for the protecship and a portion of Franklin Township in
community they serve, and the men and ette Firefighters & EMTs. Battling blazes tion of the lives of the firefighters themFulton County, not to mention the mutual
women of the Brady Township Fire Depart- is a family tradition for Chirf Stillion. His selves. In a fire-compromised structure
aid supplied to other departments. They
ment are proud that their community is father was also a firefighter and chief, so filled with blinding smoke, unforeseen
also cover approximately eight miles of the
behind. The mutual bonds of community it was natural for him to become a cadet accidents happen. A floor may collapse,
Ohio Turnpike. The Brady Township Fire
and emergency services ensures that the at the age of 16. In 1980, Stillion received sending a firefighter tumbling down a levDepartment services include fire suppresfire department can function to its high- his firefighting and paramedics training el, or ceiling timbers may give way, burying
sion, vehicle extrication and heavy rescue,
est potential. These firefighters are happy from Hocking Tech in Nelsonville, Ohio, a firefighter under fiery debris. A specially
hazardous materials response, confined
to perform whatever tasks may arise, from and he began his career in 1983 with the trained RIT is then charged with extracting
space rescue and assisting the Williams
the education of the youth of the commu- city of Perrysburg. By 1985 he had joined the trapped or injured firefighter, utilizing
County EMS as well as providing mutual
nity, to the promotion of the Village of West the City of Toledo Fire Department, serving methodologies and techniques specially
aid to other area fire departments. They
honed for just that purpose. The Gorham
Unity and Brady Township in area parades primarily Washington Township.
average 73 calls per year, and respond
Fayette Fire Department not only has RIT
and special events, or area severe storm
Chief Stillion brings to the Gorham Faywith two engines, one heavy rescue, two
training, some members of the department
watch patrols.
ette Fire Department over three decades
tankers and one grass truck.
Although they are your neighbors, the of firefighting and paramedic skills, along are actual RIT trainers.
The road to becoming a firefighter is
The Gorham Fayette Fire Department
volunteer firefighters are often the unsung with being a Fire Inspector and an Arson
more than just training in aiming a hose
serves
all of Gorham Township, half of
heroes of a community, and although they Investigator. Housed in the Gorham-Fayat a blaze. According to Chief Randy BorFranklin
Township, and also assists with
feel the need to serve and protect without ette Fire Hall are 28 firefighters and 17
ton, a prospective firefighter must sucpraise or recognition, the citizens served EMTsmany of whom carry dual certifi- anyone in Fulton County and Morenci,
cessfully complete a state-mandated 36by the Brady Township Fire Department cations. Depending on the circumstances Michigan. Morenci is in the Fulton County
hour training course in order to become
applaud their dedication and selflessness. of the call, they will respond with any of Fire Association, and they cover part of
state-certified. We then request that they
Fulton County.
their many specialized vehicles. These inTimothy may be reached at
become a Firefighter as soon as possible.
The Gorham Fayette Fire Department
clude Medic 31, Medic 32, Heavy Rescue
tim@thevillagereporter.com
The specialized training does not end
provides mutual aid to Archbold, West
301, Tanker 302, Engine 303, Grass Truck
Unity (Brady Township) and Alvordton
304, Gator 305 and Ladder 307.
(Millcreek Township).
Training is not just a part of attaining
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of a firefighter. New technologies and new
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respond prior to this weeks print run.
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Wauseon Fire Department Working

Montpelier Volunteer Fire Department:
Citizens At The Ready To Protect & Preserve Day & Night To Keep Residents Safe
FIRE AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT ... Tanker 65, one of the

many tools at the disposal of the Montpelier Volunteer
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By: Mark Mercer
MONTPELIER,
July
10 , 2014- Most kids had
gone to bed, those who
hadnt were at home with
their families watching TV
or out about town when
at around 10:00 p.m. on
April 12, 1974 a glow began to grow from the Williams County Fairgrounds.
On that late Friday night, a
fire began under the center
of the Racetracks Grandstands, and within moments, the 200 x 90 foot
wooden structure, built in
1936 was ablaze. Immediately on the scene, the
volunteers of the Montpelier Fire Department began
a heroic effort to save the
old grandstands and other
buildings in the immediate
vicinity of the fire. The volunteers from the Pioneer
Fire Department stood in
reserve at the Montpelier
Fire House, ready to assist.
Everyone in town it seemed
poured into the streets as
the massive fire roared out
of control, and if you grew
up in Montpelier and are
over the age of 50, you
remember that night well;
Firefighters in the Wauseon
Fire Department reported
seeing the fires glow clearly in the sky from their station. The Montpelier Volunteer Fire Department,
along with their neighboring brothers from the Florence Township Station in
Edon battled the out of
control blaze for two hours,
when at just past midnight
the old wooden structure
had mostly consumed itself
and the departments were
able to bring the situation
under control. Notable on
that night was the effort to
save the Merchants Building just 20 feet to the west,
which the professionals
accomplished that night.
One firefighter, 23 year old
Rodger Berry from Montpelier suffered smoke inhalation, and was treated at the
hospital in Bryan.
Just 11 years old at the
time, it seemed like such
a chaotic scene, with the
large number of trucks on
the fire and what seemed at
the time as an army of men
running in every direction,
each with an immediate
task and purpose. On display that night, in what
was perhaps the largest fire
Montpelier has ever witnessed, was a department
of volunteers who were well
trained, dedicated and who
were under outstanding
leadership in saving the
property they could that
late spring night in 1974.
This tradition of excellence
and professionalism set on

that evening continues to
this day with our local firefighting heroes.
The Montpelier Volunteer Fire Department is
currently headed by Fire
Chief Dail Fritsch, a 41
year veteran of the department who has served
as the Fire Chief for the
past 24 years. Chief Fritsch joined the department
in 1973 and assumed the
duties as the Fire Chief in
1990. Chief Fritsch became
a full time employee of the
Village in 1995 and heads
a department of 29 volunteers. The Montpelier VFD
has an ethos they serve by
in the Village of Montpelier,
and that is Service Oriented-Here To Serve. According to Chief Fritsch, the
department handles approximately 130 - 150 calls
a year, ranging from accident scenes, assist calls,
fires and other calls for assistance. The department
also provides assistance to
neighboring departments
on a as needed basis.
The 29 volunteers of
the Montpelier VFD have
undergone at minimum
36 hours of certified training by the State of Ohio.
According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety
(ODPS), Office of Fire Services regarding volunteer
training and certification
This course consists of
classroom and hands-on
training covering fire behavior, personal protective
equipment, safety, ladders,
extinguishers, fire department tools and equipment
and much more. Upon
completion of this course,
individuals will be required
to pass an on-line test for
the State of Ohio, Department of Public Safety in
order to receive their certification. The test is proctored and administered
at various facilities. This
training is the minimum
training to become a volunteer firefighter. Individuals
must be in good physical
condition and be 18 years
of age. Volunteers are required to undergo and complete continuing education
requirements as well as
a comprehensive training
program within the department, such as crash and
rescue extraction among
many other areas that are
practiced and prepared for.
Volunteer Firefighters
may also attain higher level
certifications. Level I Certification according to the
ODPS consists of a minimum of 120 hours training; the course provides
comprehensive introduc-
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tion and practice of basic

fire fighting concepts and
skills, and permits the students to practice the skills.
Includes live fire training.
Level II Certification is a
requirement for volunteers
who wish to become a full
time paid firefighter. ODPS
describes Level II Training
as a minimum 240 hours
in length. Additional practice of skills is included,
and advanced rescue and
prevention concepts are introduced. Includes live fire
training.
The volunteers who
serve the Village of Montpelier, as well as residents
throughout Williams County, are professionals who,
without pay, volunteer an
extraordinary amount of
time to serve the community in time of disaster or an
emergency. When that call
goes into 911 and the cry
for help goes out, the professionals of the Montpelier
Volunteer Fire Department
will respond in a timely and
efficient manner and bring
the help that is needed.
They are truly hometown
heroes!
Mark Mercer
may be reached at
mark@thevillagereporter.com
By: Benjamin Kessler

The Wauseon Fire Departments Mission
Statement: The Wauseon Fire Department
exists to provide a safe environment for the
community by minimizing the impact of fire,
disaster, hazardous conditions, illness and
injury through information, public education,
quality service and efficient utilization of
resources.
The Wauseon Fire Department was first
organized in January 1862 as the private
Fire Company. Fifty dollars of village funds
were appropriated to build a Fire Engine
House to serve the needs of the approximately 400 citizens that lived in the village
of Wauseon at the time. It was during this
time that the first engine, an old style hand
pumper, was purchased from the City Of
Toledo and today this same pumper is completely restored and on display at the Toledo
Fire Department Museum in Toledo, Ohio.
The first fire engine was purchased in
1863. In May 1863, the company voted to
uniform themselves as a firefighting unit. By
1864, Wauseon was growing in population
as well as in the business section of town
and the many proprietors expressed the
need for a more capable firefighting team. In
January 1874 the Wauseon Volunteer Fire
Department was established and the Private
Fire Company was disbanded. In 1875, the
second fire engine was purchased. In the
late 1930s the Wauseon Fire Dept. added its
first rescue squad to its fire house.
Today the departments vehicles include
the following vehicles:
2 EMS units (purchased by Fulton
County EMS), 1 100 Ariel Tower, 3 six man
cab engines (two of which are equiped with

jaws of life units), 1 HMMWVV brush truck,
1 Chevy utility truck, 1 Equipment truck
(Used for water rescue), 1 Tanker (carrying
3,000 gallons of water), and 1 14 rescue
boat.
The Wauseons Command Staff includes:
Rick Sluder Fire Chief, Trudi Mahnke Assistant, Captain Jason Fisher, Captain
Phil Kessler, Captain Derek Meyer, LT. Jed
Bowers, LT. Jeremy Shirkey, and LT. Brady
Schaffner.
Wauseons Firefighter staff includes:
Bob Wyse, Kevin Nelson, Galen Chamberlin, Chris Nelson, Scott Hibbard, Sean
Rossman, Brian Kuney, Casey Underwood,
Marcus Schuette, Kailen Starkweather,
Terry McIntosh, Ivan Lopez, Austin Quillet,
David Durby, Justin Gault, Susan Schwab,
Jeremiah Nevel, Carol Hibbard, and Michael Zuchowski.
Thanks to everyone for your daily commitment to the City Of Wauseon and the
surrounding areas.
Benjamin Kessler may be reached at
publisher@thevillagereporter.com
Florence Township Volunteer Fire Volunteers

Serve & Protect Edon/Township Residents
By: Mark Mercer
Edon, July 10, 2014:
The volunteers of the Florence Township Volunteer
Fire Department in Edon
are on standby 7 days a
week and 24 hours a day
to serve and assist citizens
in need. They are truly local
unsung heroes who give a
significant amount of their
time to serve the community. A volunteer is defined
in the Oxford Dictionary as
"A person who freely offers
to take part in an enter- ALWAYS THERE WHEN NEEDED ... The Florence Township Volunteer Fire department
prise or undertake a task or in Edon, Ohio.
a person who works for an
lic Safety (ODPS), Office of Fire Services regarding volunorganization without being
paid." The volunteers of the Florence Township Volunteer teer training and certification " This course consists of
Fire Department are professionals without pay, and he- classroom and hands-on training covering fire behavior,
personal protective equipment, safety, ladders, extinroes to many who have needed their services.
According to the website "Firehistory.com," (www.fire- guishers, fire department tools and equipment and much
history.com) America has a rich and historic volunteer fire more. Upon completion of this course, individuals will be
fighting heritage-"The man who established the first vol- required to pass an on-line test for the State of Ohio, Deunteer fire department also invented bifocals, wrote and partment of Public Safety in order to receive their certifiprinted Poor Richards Almanac, studied electricity and cation. The test is proctored and administered at various
helped draft the Declaration of Independence. His name facilities. This training is the minimum training to become
was Benjamin Franklin. The first volunteer fire depart- a volunteer firefighter. Individuals must be in good physiment began in Philadelphia in 1736. Some famous Amer- cal condition and be 18 years of age." Volunteers are reicans who served as volunteer firefighters were: George quired to undergo and complete continuing education reWashington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Sam- quirements as well as a comprehensive training program
uel Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere, Alexander Ham- within the department, such as crash and rescue extracilton, John Jay, John Barry, Aaron Burr, Benedict Arnold, tion among many other areas that are practiced and preJames Buchanan and Millard Fillmore also served as vol- pared for.
For the residents of Florence Township and across
unteer firemen. Before 1850 no city in the United States
had fully paid, full-time firefighters. Volunteer firefighters Williams County served by the professionals of the Florplayed and continue to play an invaluable role in protect- ence Township VFD, the volunteers who serve are local
hometown heroes who deserve our sincere thanks and
ing lives and property."
The Florence Township VFD is currently led by Fire deep gratitude for their selfless service to the community.
Chief Jay Klingler, who has served in his current posi- When the call for help goes out, the sound of approachtion for over 15 years, with several more years of Flor- ing sirens means Florence Township's finest will extend a
ence Township service. Fire Chief Klingler serves as a helping hand.
Volunteer Fire Chief, as do the 33 other volunteers cur- Mark Mercer can be reached at publisher@thevillagereporter.com
rently on the roles in the department. According to Edon
Village Clerk Gary Oberlin, the volunteers who serve the
residents of Florence Township provide assistance in a variety of ways; Fire response, calls for assistance, automobile and farm accidents, as well as providing assistance to
neighboring departments who require help in emergency
assistance.
Mr. Oberlin stated "the department responds to approximately 15 fire calls in Florence Township per year,
but the department provides many more runs for assistance and help to other departments in Williams County."
Florence Township Volunteer Firefighters have undergone at minimum 36 hours of certified training by the
State of Ohio. According to the Ohio Department of Pub-
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Sets Discussion Schedule 1976 Edon Varsity Basketball
Edon Librarys book discussion

group, Page Turners meets at 7:00
pm, on a designated Wednesday of each
month. If you love to read and discuss
books, you are invited to join the group.
Copies of the next book to be discussed
are waiting at the library desk for
anyone wishing to be a part of the club.
The dates and book selections for the
next few months are as follows:
Sept. 17th - Kite Runner by Khaled
Hosseini
Oct. 22nd - Night Light by Terri
Blackstock
Nov. 19th - Diary of a Mad Fat Girl by
Stephanie McAfee
Dec. 17th - Skipping Christmas by
John Grisham
Jan. 28th - Long Walk Home by Will
North
Feb. 25th - Vintage Munroe-Nobel Prize
Edition by Alice Munroe
Mar. 25th - Never Let Me Go by Kazuo
Ishiguro
Apr. 22nd - At Home in Mitford by Jan
Karon
May 20th - Firefly Lane by Kristin
Hannah
The Edon Library is located at 105 S.

Michigan Street. For more information
about the Page Turners Book Club,
please contact library manager Cyndi
Jewell at 419-272-2839.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2014
VARSITY BASKETBALL ... Rick Hurd, Manager; Milt Nester, Rich Frank, Dave
Thomas, Dave Lupien, Floyd Goshorn, Tom Peckinpaugh, Kevin Skiles, Neil
Bowling, Randy Thiel, Dave Hug, Lynn Smith, Al Lupien, Mr. Blue, Coach.
70 YEARS AGO
July 1944
Miss Ione Johnson had her tonsils
removed at Angola Tuesday, returning
home that evening and is getting along
nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Childs of
Goshen visited a few days with their
daughter, Mrs. Ray Kline and family.
Mrs. John Burkhardt arrived
Wednesday afternoon from El Paso,
Texas to visit home folks until Sunday.
John is a gunner on a bombing plane.
60 YEARS AGO
July 1954
Miss Esther Bunch of near Cooney
is the new bookkeeper at Cardinal
Wolffs Tractor and Sales Service.
Mr. and Mrs. D.E. McGue and son
Danny of Peru, Indiana were Sunday
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burkholder and Mrs. Blanche Buck. Little Kent
Burkholder went to Peru with his aunt
for an indefinite stay.
Four Blakeslee girls, Karen Walz,
Marcia Thiel, and Linda and Norma
Hug won first place in the Class I at the
4-H Talent Show held in Montpelier.
They sang and acted out Tennessee Wig
Walk.
50 YEARS AGO
July 1964
Frank Walz, Lewis Durr, E.C.

Derbyshire and Lester Krill returned
home Thursday after a week fishing
trip in Canada.
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Manges are parents of a 6 pound 14 ounce son, Lyle
Scott, born July 21 in the Williams
County Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mettler and
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Flegal left a week
ago Thursday for New York City for
sightseeing and attended the Worlds
fair. They returned home Tuesday by
the way of Canada to Windsor.
40 YEARS AGO
July 1974
Mr. and Mrs. Denzel Fulmer and
grandson, Marc Nerod went to Denver, Colorado and met their son Steve
Fulmer and then went camping at
Colorado Springs for a week.
Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Young recently returned home from a weeks
stay at the home of their daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hurd and Michele
and Nicole at Plouer, Wisconsin.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Maier spent
from Monday until Wednesday in Valley Station, Kentucky, visiting their
daughter Mr. and Mrs. Noel McMackin and their children.
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MORE EDON AREA NEWS
Several Young Ladies Will Compete For

The Title In The Miss Edon Pageant
The annual Miss Edon Pageant will be held
Saturday, July 26 at 6:00 pm in the Edon Northwest
School Auditeria. Nineteen beautiful girls are
competing for the titles of Little, Junior, and Miss
Edon. Doors open at 5:15 and the pageant begins
at 68PM. Tickets at the door are $5 for adults and
$3 for students.
Junior Contestant Heavenlee Owens - Daughter of

Jon and Summer Owens.
Sponsored by Red Door
Photography.
Junior Contestant Kerrin

Towers - Daughter of Ryan
and Emily Towers. She is
sponsored by Country Lane
Farms.
Little Miss Contestant Alexis Dulle - Daughter of Kevin

and Laura Dulle. Sponsored by The Upper Cut.
Little Miss Contestant Hayleugh Angeli - Daughter of

Jim and Celeste Angeli and
Nicole Angeli. Sponsored by
family and friends.
Little Miss Contestant Aurora Kuhn - Daughter of

Melinda Kuhn. Sponsored
by family and friends.
Junior Contestant Courtney

Heinze - Daughter of Philip
and Melissa Heckman and
Stacy Heinze. Sponsored by
JusMite Racing.
Junior Contestant Briana

Heinze - Daughter of Philip
and Melissa Heckman and
Stacy Heinze, Sponsored by
Northwest Township Fire &
Rescue.
Junior Contestant Brianna

Herr - Daughter of Adam
and Tiffany Herr. Sponsored by Grandmas Love.
Junior Contestant Joslyn

Horne - Daughter of Elisa
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Teen Contestant Mallory

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Teen Contestant Melody

Nofziger - Daughter of
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She is Sponsored by Edon
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Miss Contestant Autumn

Scher - Daughter of Cheryl Scher and Cory Scher.
Sponsored by SRI Tax and
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Miss Contestant Crista

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Miss Contestant Alexis

Mitchell - Daughter of Mike
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Junior Contestant Catherine Gibbs - Daughter of

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Junior Contestant Baylee

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Montpelier Village Council

Summer Fun & Recreation Takes
Holds July 14 Meeting; Approves Flight With Montpelier Parks & Rec
Improvement Expenditures
AIRPORT SUBSTATION EXPANSION PROJECT ... Progress is well underway off

of Airport Road. The Council Approved Resolution 1096-2014, the advertisement
for Bid and Contract for Materials and Appurtenances for the Airport Substation
Expansion Project at the July 14 Meeting.
By: Mark Mercer
MONTPELIER, July 14, 2014:

The Montpelier Village Council held
their monthly meeting on July 14 at
the Police Department Conference
Room. Mayor Steve Yagelski called the
meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. and the
roll was taken. Present were Council
members Dan Clum, Laura Gray,
Delmar Karnes, Dan Willis, Jim Rocky,
and Nathan Thompson.
After a moment of silence and the
reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance,
the council took care of housekeeping
measures; adopting the revised agenda
for the evenings meeting along with
the minutes for the June 23 meeting,
and adopting the June 2014 Financial
Report. Additionally, in comments
from the council members, Mayor
Yagelski commented on the state of
maintenance of the Main Street Park,
Paint Your Favorite

Team Colors At The
Montpelier Library
PHOTO AND INFORMATION PROVIDED
CHEER ON YOUR FAVORITE TEAM ...

On August 7th at 3:30 and 6:30 Tami
Manley will be holding a painting class
at the Montpelier Public Library. You
can choose your favorite pro, college,
or high school team colors to paint.
The painting will be on a 22 by 24
inch canvas and the $35 fee covers all
materials needed. This will make a great
Christmas, birthday or just because
gift. For more information or to sign up
for the class call the Montpelier Library
at 419-485-3287.
noting the tremendous job the Parks

Department has continued, and
mentioning Richard Bircham for his
efforts in cleaning the park area. The
council also discussed the installation
of the new Sewage Meter at the Menards
Facility, with Mayor Yagelski setting a
target deadline of October 31, 2014 for
completion.
In comments from the audience,
Mr.
Dick
Hutchison,
Frontier
Communications Regional Manager
addressed the Council, briefing the
members on recent improvements and
upgrades to area services, increasing
the speed and capacity of cable service,
as well adding new packages for
customers.
Up first on the agenda in Council
Business, the council moved to award
the bid for the Phase IV CSO project bid
to Underground Utilities, contingent
upon WPCFL Funding. WPCLF is a
grant to the Village, and its expected
distribution date will be July 24, 2014.
The Council unanimously approved
the bid, and the project is expected to
be underway by the end of the month.
The Council also addressed a motion to
approve a Then and Now Certificate
for the Salt Purchase Program, which
the Council approved unanimously.
Next up on the agenda was
Resolution
1095-2104,
entitled
Asphalt Program,
resolution to
advertise for bid and contract. The
contract will be for improvements on
Magda Drive, and on Bryant Street
from West Lawrence Street to Court
Street. The motion was unanimously
approved.
Resolution 1096-2014 was on
the table next, addressing the
advertisement for Bid and Contract
for Materials and Appurtenances
for the Airport Substation Expansion
Project. The resolution will allow
the Village to purchase and install
required items the Village will install
in conjunction with the project. The
motion was unanimously approved
by the Council. In final measures, the
Council unanimously approved the
June 2014 Income Tax Report.
After a motion to move to executive
session to discuss personnel matters,
the motion was moved by Laura Gray
and seconded by Delmar Karnes, then
unanimously approved by the council.
The next Montpelier Village Council
meeting will take place on July 28,
2014 in the Village Police department
Conference Room.
Mark Mercer can be reached at
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PHOTO CHELSIE FIRESTONE, STAFF
LETS GO FLY A KITE ... As part of Montpelier Parks and Recreation Departments
Camp 3, which provides summer arts and crafts projects and events for ages 9-12,
youngsters met at the park on a beautiful and sunny July 10 to practice their kite
flying skills.
Montpeliers First Presbyterian

Church To Host Blood Drive
The First Presbyterian Church in
Montpelier will host a blood drive on
Thursday, July 24.
Those wishing to participate are
asked to call 1-800-RED-CROSS or
go to redcrossblood.org, sponsor code
fpresmont.
The drive will be held from 2:00 to
.FR
6:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the

church. The First Presbyterian Church
is located at 114 West Washington St.,
Montpelier.
Blood is especially needed this time of
year, so please schedule your donation
today!
REFLECTIONS OF THE PAST

1954 Montpelier Science Club
SCIENCE CLUB ... Row 1: Connie Coldsnow, Sue Ann Williams, Sherry
Dunlap. Row 2: Mr. Emans, Jerry Van Mason, Jack Brillhart, Richard
MrQuilkin, Fred Strobel. Row 3: Scorch Harrington, Kenny Crowe, Larry
Vonalt, Lyle Starr, Bob Priest, Ronnie Wisman, Hal Wiedner.
Antique Tractor Show

at the
Williams County Fairghrounds
Featuring
Montpelier, OH
Silver King, e
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Min eapoli
uipment
Eq
and Avery
and Tractors
July 26th - 27th

All Brands of Gas Engines & Tractors,
Equipment, Trucks, Etc. Welcome
Haul-In Pullers Welcome
Saturday July 26
Sunday July 27
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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8:00 am Pancake & Sausage
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9:00 am Salute the Flag
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Montpeliers 2014 Bean Days & Balloon

Festival: Making Montpelier A Vacation Destination
By: Mark Mercer
Montpelier: July 19, 2014 - The Village of Montpelier

held their annual Bean Days Celebration in the Village
July 17 - July 20, with a new addition this year; The
1st Annual Balloon Festival, featuring 10 Hot Air
Balloons from Balloonists across Ohio.
The festivities opened officially opened at 5:00
p.m. on July 18th at the Main Street Podium at
the corner of Main and Empire Street with words of
thanks and appreciation for the tremendous support
and turnout by Montpelier Chamber of Commerce
President Jeanette Hull, followed by the invocation
delivered by Pastor Richard Blank from the St. Pauls
United Methodist Church. Mayor Steve Yagelski then
took the stand and addressed the crowd, expressing
a heartfelt thank you to the many in attendance and
opening the Montpelier Welcome Mat for the visitors
from out of town. The Village Reporter spoke with
Mayor Yagelski before the opening festivities and
asked what the Village expected throughout the
weekend. Mayor Yagelski stated Bean Days are an
opportunity for friends and neighbors to get together
and socialize, enjoy the food and entertainment,
and the chance to do so is a neat thing for everyone
involved. I also want to state what a tremendous job
the Planning Committee did in putting together this
years celebration, they got together a year ago and
came up with a lot of fresh ideas and from the scene
here this afternoon, it is apparent their planning and
professionalism have paid big dividends for this years
activities and events. The mayor also commented on
the introduction of the 1st Annual Balloon Festival
into the celebration and was very excited about the
new addition to the Villages big weekend.
This years activities got underway on Thursday,
July 17 with a 4-H Chicken BBQ at the Williams
County Fairgrounds along with the opening round
of the 2014 Montpeliers Got Talent Show at the
Main Street Park. The talent show was hosted by the
members of the Class of 2016 from Montpelier High

school and Thursdays opening narrowed the field
down to 10 finalists, who were selected to move onto
Friday Nights Finals Competition. (See The Village
Reporters story on the Friday Night Finals in this
edition).
This years Bean Days Celebration also included
several events and competitions, including the long
running tradition of Best Beans created by local
businesses in the Montpelier area. Other competitions
included the Montpelier Fire Department Bucket
Brigade at the Montpelier Fire Station, held on Friday
July 18; The Montpelier Firefighters Association 5K
Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run/Walk held at
Montpelier High School on Saturday, July 19. Other
events included a Car Wash by the Ugly Veterans at
the Montpelier VFW/legion Building; a Dog Wash held
at Maxton Motors sponsored by the Williams County
Humane Society and the long running tradition of St.
Johns Lutheran Churchs Sausage and Root Beer
Float cookout throughout the duration of the festival.
The highlight of the 2014 bean days Celebration
was the addition of the 1st Annual Balloon festival,
held on the North Grounds of the Williams County
Fairgrounds. The Balloon Festival kicked off with the
inclusion of the 10 participating balloonists attaching
their burners and joining the opening ceremonies on
Friday afternoon. Led by Montpeliers Greg Lee, the
pilot and crews did a drive through along Main Street
and fired em up for the Montpelier crowd, the burners
bellowing flames along with the familiar blast of hot air
from the propane burners. Once the opening ceremony
was complete, each balloonist then proceeded to the
fairgrounds, assembled their balloons and awaited the
arrival of spectators. The highlight on July 18 after
dark was the Balloon Lighting Ceremony held after
dark. With the balloons fully inflated and on a straight

line, the pilots lit em up firing the burners and
provided a spectacular show! Judging by the crowds
reaction, this was clearly the highlight of the evening.
The 10 balloonists also participated in the 2014 Bean
Days Parade on July 19, dazzling the crowd along the
parade route with their blasts of fire and heat. Many
in attendance spoke very favorably about the Balloon
Festival becoming an annual event here in Montpelier.
Closing out the 2014 Annual Bean Day Celebration
on July 20 was the Pathways to Beauty Garden
Walk sponsored by the Montpelier Vintage Homes
Association. With the closing of scheduled events
on Sunday, July 20, the Montpelier Chamber of
Commerce wrapped up what appeared to be a wildly
successful weekend of fun and entertainment across
the Village of Montpelier.
Mark may be reached at
MONTPELIER MAYOR ... Steve Yagelski welcomes the

downtown crowd to Montpelier for the 2014 Montpelier
Bean Days and Balloon Festival from the main podium
on July 18, 2014.
LOVELY LADIES ... Montpeliers Little Miss Montpelier

Karis Wheeler, Teen Miss Montpelier Katelynn Moore,
and Jr. Miss Montpelier Jade Scott at the Montpelier
Firehouse.
PHOTOS BY MARK MERCER, STAFF
ENJOYING SOME ICE CREAM ... Friday, July 18,

2014: A beautiful afternoon for a treat at the Montpelier
Bean Days Festival.
SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY ... Pastor Richard Blank from

St. Pauls United Methodist Church, celebrating their
175th Anniversary, along with Courtney Fisher on the
Main Street Podium.
EXTRA SYRUP PLEASE ... Everyone

Montpelier Fire Departments Pancakes!
loves
the
FUN IN THE SUN ... The mission at the Montpelier

Fire Departments Bucket Brigade is to have some fun:
Mission accomplished!
BEGINNING THE ACTIVITIES ... Montpelier Chamber

of Commerce President Jeanette Hull opens the 2014
Montpelier Bean Days and Balloon Festival from the
main podium on July 18, 2014.
SOAKING WET ... At the Firehouse Bucket Brigade
Competition, Montpeliers Jarrett Beck, along with the
men of Distinctive Roofing battle to fill the barrel.
FLYING HIGH ... Up, Up, and Away at the 1st Annual
2014 Montpelier Balloon Festival on July 19 at the
Williams County Fairgrounds.
ENJOYING BEAN DAYS 2014 ... Fackler Monument

Owner Andrea Roerig with her son Zack, handing out
their Main Street Beans at the 2014 Montpelier Bean
Days Festival.
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THIS EVENT FOR FREE AT
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GREAT ENTERTAINMENT ... Good times, good food

and great music at the 2014 Montpelier Bean Days
and Balloon Festival.
FAST CAR ... Indy car on display at the 2014 Annual

Bean Days on the Williams County Fairgrounds.
Montpeliers 2014 Bean Days Parade Theme

Making Montpelier A Vacation Destination
By: Mark Mercer
Just before 4 p.m. on

July 19 in the Village
of Montpelier, a huge
crowd assembled on Main
Street, from the Williams
County Fairgrounds to
the end of downtown
at Monroe Street, for
the 2014 Annual Bean
Days Parade, with this
years theme Making
Montpelier a Vacation
Destination.
Mayor
Steve Yagelski and Village
Councilman James Rocky
walked the parade route
distributing
American
Flags for the spectators,
making it a star spangled
banner waving crowd for
the one hour and twenty
minute extravaganza.
From the Main podium
on Empire Street in the
center of town, Parade

Announcer Bill Priest
and
Gloria
Osborne
welcomed all attendees
and introduced each of
the participating entrants
in the parade. This years
Judges
were
special
guests Connie Sandoval,
Bonnie Kelly, and Jeff
Heitz.
Leading off the parade,
Montpelier Village Police
THE PARADE JUDGES ... Judges for the Making Montpelier a Vacation Destination
themed Bean Days Parade were (L-R) Connie Sandoval, Bonnie Kelly, and Jeff Heitz.
Chief Dan Magee led

the way, followed by
representatives of the
Police, Fire, and EMS
Services from neighboring
towns
and
villages
throughout
Williams
County.
Entrants in
the parade from local
businesses in Montpelier
and
across
Williams
County displayed their
creations for both the
pleasure of the crowd
and the judges, with the
traditional candy tosses
to the crowd.
Entertaining this year,
two High School Marching
Bands added their music
to the festivities, with the
hometown
Locomotive
Band
delighting
the
crowd along with the
Edon Bomber Marching
Band.
Also
providing
entertainment along the
parade route were the,
as always, spectacular
Class Act All Stars. The
young men and women
wowed the crowd with
the gymnastic moves
that has made their club
the champions they are,
and they were a crowd
favorite!
PLAYIN THE SQUEEZEBOX ... John. P Lymanstall

entertaining throughout the parade on July 19,2014
in Montpelier.
GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM ... The Fackler Monument

2014 Girls Softball Champions in the Montpelier Bean
Days Parade.
Montpeliers Got Talent Show Finals

Showcase Local Talent & Showmanship
By: Mark Mercer
Montpelier: July 18, 2014 - Over
two nights at the Main Street Park in
Montpelier, the Montpelier Chamber
of Commerce in conjunction with the
Montpelier High School Class of 2016
held the Montpeliers Got Talent Show,
I LOVE A PARADE ... CK Techs entry in the 2014 Annual Bean Days Parade, and judging by the huge crowd for the
Making Montpelier a Vacation Destination.
finals on Friday, July 18, the show was
a tremendous success.
On Thursday, July 17 preliminaries
were held and the top performers were
selected to perform for the audience on
Friday, July 18 for final judging. Making
the cut on Thursday night were: Caleb
Lloyd along with his brother Ben, Sky
Currence, Emily Kolbe, Liv and Cody
Elliott, Aubrie Calvin, Katelynn York,
The Jaessing Brothers (Cadin, Blake,
and Gabin), Brandon Van Dyke, and
Dakota Startzman.
Adding to the entertainment for the
evening, at intermission in the show,
the Northwest Ohio Elite Cheerleading
Club dazzled the crowd by performing
routines and acrobatics. NWO Elite
is from Montpelier and is comprised
of cheerleaders from across Williams
County.
After an evening of song and dance,
ballots were passed out to those
in attendance and the votes were
tabulated. Taking home the top spot

in this years competition were local
favorites, the duo of Liv and Cody
Elliott. Winding up in second place were
The Jaessing Brothers, a singing trio
from Edon (Cadin, Blake, and Gabin).
Taking home the final 3rd place slot was
Country Singer Dakota Startzman.
Assisting this years competition and
helping out the Chamber of Commerce
were the student representatives from
Montpelier High School, Class of 2016.
The students were essential to the
smooth operation of the contest and
their effort on the evening made the 2
night event a huge success.
RUNNERS UP ... Montpeliers Got Talent

runners-up, The Jaessing Brothers (L R) Cadin, Blake and Gabin.
The Future of Healthcare in our Community

The NEW Cameron Memorial Community Hospital is designed to put our
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Three large, fully-equipped operating rooms
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The latest in imaging services, including a dedicated womens center
THE BRAINS BEHIND THE OPERATION ... The Crew from the class of 2016, MCs
and driving force behind this years Montpeliers Got Talent Show.
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FIRST PLACE WINNERS ... Montpeliers Got Talent Show, held at the Main Street
Park, 1st Place winners Liv and Cody Elliott.
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WEDNESDAY,
JULY 23RD, 2014
7/11/14 10:56 AM
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Pioneer Will Be Jumping ...
had received the gift of sight from Kaleb.

That was a bittersweet, but comforting
thing. Fighting back tears, Kim added,
If they can see through his eyes, that
would be good.
He was big into baseball and
football, Kim added. Six months after
the funeral, Kim and Kevin received a
letter from a professional football player,
thanking them for the ligament donation
that made the reconstruction of his knee
possible. Its important for the people
who are recipients to write a letter to the
family, Kim explained. Some are afraid
to because theyre already sad, but its
very comforting to get a letter.
Kaleb made life possible for some
critically ill recipients, and made life
better for others. They used his corneas,
a heart valve, his skin and his ligaments
and tendons. Due to oxygen deprivation
because of the suddenness of his
passing, the major organs like the heart,
lungs and liver were not usable.
Community Tissue Services from
Toledo will also be at the event. They
will come right to the hospital or the
funeral home to take the corneas right
away, Kim said. They are in charge of
the skin and tissues.
The Kaleb McLaughlin Memorial
Ride is sponsored by the Fire and Iron
Station 84 Northwest Ohio Motorcycle
Club. Riders from as far away as
Chicago have committed themselves to
this event. Registration is at 11:00am
on July 26, with Pastor Pat Schwenk
offering a Blessing of the Bikes ceremony
at 12:45, followed by kickstands up at
1:00. The cost is $15.00 for a single, with
an additional $5.00 per rider. For more
information on the ride, contact Fire and
Iron Station 84 members Don Bertke at
419-490-6604, and Troy Kirkendall at
419-553-7766.
Registration also begins at 11:00 at
the Legion Post for a double elimination
cornhole tournament that will take place
at 1:00. First and second prizes will be
awarded, with the winners receiving
an absolutely stunning set of Kaleb
McLaughlin Memorial Ride and Organ
Donation Awareness Day cornhole
boards.
A second set of Kaleb McLaughlin
Memorial Ride and Organ Donation
Awareness Day cornhole boards will be
reserved for the silent auction, slated to
take place from 12:00 until 5:00 at the
Legion Hall. The Archery Spot will also be
conducting an on-site gun raffle. Items
included in the silent auction include a
limited edition Heirloom Edition Duck
House Doll, numbered #1,073 of 5,000.
Other items include a North Central
pullover, framed original works of art,
crafts, jewelry, Pampered Chef items, a
Skil Power Corkscrew, a pair of Cobra
Walkie-Talkies and so much more.
Donations for the silent auction are
welcomed, and still being received. To
donate, contact Kim or Kevin at 419737-9675, 419-212-4562, or 419-2124563.
The Legion Hall will be at the center
of other activities as well. There will be
drawings all day long, including a 50/50.
The North Central FFA from which Kaleb
was a proud alumnus will be serving
food for a free will donation. The Red
Cross will be holding a special blood
drive, Jammin Soundz will be spinning
the tunes, and the Baby Life Flight ride
for the kids will be on site.
Kevin and Kim have commissioned
commemorative tee shirts for the event.
These stylish shirts are available in all
youth and adult sizes, and picture Kaleb
on his motorcycle. To inquire about the
purchase of a tee shirt, contact Kevin or
Kim at the aforementioned numbers
With all the activities and benefits
happening, it is important to remember
not just the beneficiaries, but also the
young man whose untimely passing
brought the community together. Kaleb
was a Godly young man, Kim said. He
would do anything for anybody, so were
using Kaleb to promote organ donation.
Its a very bittersweet thing, but it brings
peace to our family knowing that parts of

him live on. People die each day waiting
for a transplant. With contemplation,
she added, If we can change just one
persons decision about being a donor
if we can reach just one person.
The spiritual impact of Kalebs passing
shows the strength of the foundation
upon which the Oxender family is built.
While looking through Kalebs Bible
before he died, Kim discovered that on
July 20, 2004, he had accepted Jesus
Christ as his savior. With his passing,
his favorite verse, Proverbs 3:5-6, took
on new meaning for the family that he
left behind. That verse, Trust in the
Lord with all of your heart, and lean
not on your own understanding. In all
your ways acknowledge Him, and He will
direct your paths, is now a guidepost for
the entire family.
We have taken, Trust the Lord with
all of your heart, because we have to
trust in God; He has a plan, Kim said
emphatically. Otherwise, we wouldnt
have made it through this. People do
every day, but not with the peace that He
has given ustheres just no way. Two
weeks before Kaleb died, I was cleaning
out cupboards, and I found his Bible.
Inside he had written when he asked
Christ into his heart. I think that God
was preparing me to tell me that I know
where hes at. Still, even with all the
assurance provided beforehand, nothing
could truly soften the blow of the news of
the accident. Its the worst kind of loss
that you can imagine, Kim said.
The loss of Kaleb has opened up a
new door for Kim. There is nobody that
can truly understand the soul-wracking
grief of the loss of a childnobody short
of one who has also trodden that same
painful pathway. Kim now finds herself
in what she believes is a God-given
ministry, reaching out to those who are
struggling to cope with the emotional
maelstrom that accompanies the loss of
a child. Every time I hear of a parent
that has lost a child, I try to get in
touch with them, somehow. Facebook
has been wonderful for that. I know
exactly how theyre feeling. If I can just
say, somebody is here for you. Ive met
several people since Kaleb has died who
have lost a childjust by reaching out to
them. God can turn things that are bad,
into good.
Although the cost was painfully high,
the good that has arisen from the tragic
loss of Kaleb has become a profound
benefit for many. North Central FFA
students that may not have been able
to attend conferences, now have the
chance. The Pioneer Fire Department
First Responders are receiving much
needed funding in an economy where
budgetary cuts are the bywords of the
times. Someone who was once blind
can now see their family and friends,
and a professional football player will
now be able to resume his career and
have a future without a cane, thanks to
a knee that Kaleb is holding together.
On top of that, parents who experience
the crushing loss of a child have a new
advocate and counselor in Kim Oxender.
As Kevin explained with conviction
about his son, His work here was
done. It is from that point that we
who remain behind are charged with
carrying on a mission of mercy in his
name and his memory. The July 26th
Kaleb McLaughlin Memorial Ride and
Organ Donation Awareness Day is just
one step along the way, but a huge and
greatly appreciated step it is for those
who benefit from it.
The tasks are sometimes painful for
Kalebs family and friends, but their
faith in God is their deliverance through
the storm. A scripture pasted inside the
glass door of the Oxender family china
cabinet is a testament to that faith,
and the outcome that has resulted. It
is from the Book of Isaiah, chapter 40,
where verses 29 through 31 say, He
strengthens those who are weak and
tired. Even those who are young grow
weak; young people can fall exhausted.
But those who trust in the LORD for
help will find their strength renewed.
They will rise on wings like eagles; they
will run and not get weary; they will walk
and not grow weak.
Those words have seldom been more
true than in Pioneer, Ohio, the home of
the Alma Mater of Kaleb McLaughlin
the North Central Eagles. In his memory,
Kalebs family and friends live those
words on a daily basis, and the spirit
behind those words will be visible
everywhere in the village on July 26.
That is something that I truly can
imagine!
REFLECTIONS FROM PIONEERS PAST
1972 North Central Pep Club
PEP CLUB ... Front: Linda Kirkendall, Sue Leinard, Sherry Kirkendall, Kathy Kirkendall, MIss Vargo, Advisor. Second Row: Pam Huffman,
Ann Bavin, Susie Kerr, Kay Adams, Jackie Kerr, Geri Long. Third Row:
Cheryl Brandeberry, Marilyn Gamboe, Linda Ricks, Karen Rupp, Krystal
Kemarly, Laura Logan.
Commission Approves State

Funding For North Central
School Construction Project
The
Ohio
School
Facilities
Commission (OSFC) today approved
over $4.3 million in state funding for
school construction work in the North
Central Local School District (Williams
County). The district is one of 13 from
across the Buckeye state that received
an offer of funding from the Commission,
which oversees the states school facility
renovation and construction program.
The funding, combined with $4.3
million from the district, will allow
the district to move forward with the
construction of a new combination
middle and high school building that
will serve students in grades 7 through
12. The work is the initial stage of a
continuing plan to comprehensively
address the facility needs in the district.
The local share of the project is being
funded through a bond issue passed in
May by district voters.
This is a critical step in ensuring
that the children in the North Central
district are in facilities that help support
academic achievement, said OSFC
Executive Director Richard Hickman.
He went on to add that, There is also
a significant economic impact attached
to todays Commission action the
construction work generated by this
project could translate into both job

opportunities for local residents and
increased purchases of goods and
services from local businesses.
While Governor Kasich has been
making key reforms to help our
students learn and have success in
the classroom, these grants will bring
needed renovations to help these
schools support student growth, said
State Budget Director Tim Keen, chair of
the OSFC. Ohios renewed fiscal health
made it possible for Governor Kasich
to allocate new funding to renovate
our schools over the next two years.
According to Keen, the state capital
budget approved by Governor Kasich
earlier this year allocated $675 million
to the OSFC for grants over the next two
years.
North Central Superintendent, Ken
Boyer, says, Our school district is
excited about the opportunity to build
a new junior high/high school building
that will enhance the educational
process for our students. It also gives
the district the ability to add a facility
that will be a great addition to our entire
community.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23TH, 2014
Timothy Kays can be reached at

Old Farming Traditions Continue In West Unity

By: Monica Smith
Saturday, July 19 found over 50 people gathered at
the Jan Hutchison farm in rural West Unity. Just like
in days past, family, neighbors, and friends were on
hand to see to the needs of the family farm.
Neighbors and family members started to arrive with
horses and once saddled up entered the cow pasture
to begin herding the longhorn cattle. The young calves
were to be separated from the older ones to be tagged,
de-wormed, and branded.
After they were lassoed, the farm hands helped
with this process before returning the cows to the
pasture. This is quite a workout for all involved.
While most farms are dwindling and moving away
from their roots, all those involved are carrying on the
traditions and the necessities of keeping the cattle safe
PHOTOS BY MONICA SMITH, STAFF
and protected.
SHIELD ... Marley Grimm acts as a shield to prevent cat- READY TO RIDE ... Erin Hausch takes a moment to sooth
Monica may be reached at monica@thevillagereporter.com
tle from getting loose as Krist King attempts to lasso one her horse after adding his equipment before his work of
for tagging.
herding cattle begins.
West Unity Welcomes Jackson Street

Shop & Homestead Bulk Foods
TEAM WORK ... Kayne Grime, Aaron Nofziger, McCauley Frazer, Ben Wagner and Kelby
Grime work to use the solution to prevent the calf from getting worms and prepare it
for tagging and branding.
PHOTO BY MONICA SMITH, STAFF
WELCOME Front row: Mayor Peggy Bernath; David Cline, Chamber Board
Member; Anna and Rick St. John, Homestead Bulk Foods owners; Lana St. John,
Homestead Bulk Foods; Cheryl Boldman, Chamber Board Member. Back row:
Kathy Merillat, Chamber Board Member; Martha Herr, Chamber Board Member;
Betsy St. John, Homestead Bulk Foods; Katie Baltosser, Chamber Board Member;
Nolan Riegsecker, owner Jackson Street Shop; Terri Lebowsky, Chamber Board
Member.
WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO
1999 Hilltop Yearbook Staff
LASSO UP ... Krist King readies his lasso to gather another calf.
The Hilltop High School Class Of

94 Announces 20 Year Reunion
YEARBOOK STAFF ... Seated, left to right: Trina Nussbaumer, Liz Wheeler, Nikki
Beck, Amanda Clark. Standing, left to right: Melissia Montague, Danielle Schnitkey,
Jessie Whitman, Monika Przybylowicz, Brian Jones, Nathan Rice, Eric King.
WEST UNITY REPORTER

130 YEARS AGO
JULY 1884
Samuel Bohner, 17, after working

all day in the harvest field, went to bed
apparently in good health, but in the
next morning, July 5, was found dead.
W.J. Carroll, the enterprising, dry
good merchant at Pulaski has taken a
partner.
The population of Toledo is now
58,000.
120 YEARS AGO

JULY 1894
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Byron Stewart, June 29, a daughter.

Melissa Jane Gares died in West
Unity on June 19 at the age of 32.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. G.R. Shaffer
of Kunkle, a son.
110 YEARS AGO

JULY 1904
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles

Knapp, twin daughters.
P.A. Coulon left for Iowa, his new
field of labor. He has been an employee of the Charpiot Hardware for many
years.
Married Sunday evening, M.T. Garber of Evansport and Miss Minnie
Gares of West Unity.
100 YEARS AGO

JULY 1914
William Henry Snow, 77, a Civil

War vet, died on July 4.
Mr. and Mrs. George Ricks welcomed a son, June 26.
Jennie and Minnie Baer, ages 10
and 12, of Lockport have gone alone
for a visit at Sumner, Mo.
90 YEARS AGO
JULY 1924
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McGrew on June 3, a son.

Mr. Willis Oberlin and Miss Clarice
Woodward of Stryker were married.
Marriage license: Elmer Chamberlain and Nina Rutledge.
80 YEARS AGO
JULY 1934
Mr. and Mrs. Carter Kissell of

Cleveland announce the birth of
their daughter on July 3.
Miss Adeline Wilford of West Unity and Mr. Dale Ridenour of Ypsilanti were married.
Married June 1, Miss Doris Lucia Edwards of Grand Rapids and
Frank M. Miller.
The
Hilltop
High
School Class of 94 will
be holding its 20 year
reunion on Saturday,
August 9, from 12-5 at
the Jaycee Pavilion in
Bryan.
Class members are
asked to bring a passing
dish and their own
plates/utensils
for
a
family-friendly potluck.
Contact Gaye Beckman
atgbeckman@hotmail.
com for more information,
or to RSVP.
BIBLE SCHOOL
Sontreasure Island
July 28 & 29 6:00 - 8:00 pm

July 30 6:00 - 4:00
United Methodist Church & Presbyterian Church
Corner of Rt. 127 & Church St. West Unity
For more information call 419-924-2161
AJ DOOR LLC
10th Annual Car Truck - Bike Show
Saturday July 26, 2014

Begins at 8:00 a.m. - 'til approx. 1-2 p.m.
(No Admission or Registration Fees)
HOGROASTLIVEBANDS
GIVEAWAYS&DRAWINGS
(NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN)
Enjoy Free Food, Live Bands

Free Stuff & Great Deals!
Checkout Great Deals

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Shi Anna & Sierrah Whitman - Stryker Sisters With A Purpose

By: Angi Walkup
I had the honor of sitting down with
two amazing young ladies recently: Shi
Anna Whitman and Sierrah Whitman.
Both of whom were extremely humbled
by the fact that I wanted to chat with
them about their 4-H/Williams County
Fair successes. Both sisters are the
daughters of Michelle & Brian Semer
and Scott Whitman of rural Williams
County. They are both similar in so
many ways but you cannot miss their
differences either. Shi Anna and Sierrah
have a passion for their Lord and Savior
and they are not ashamed to express
their love and admiration. (Actually
when asked who their role models are,
they both said God). While speaking
with the girls, Shi Anna is a little more
reserved than her more outspoken sister
Sierrah.
Shi Anna and Sierrah are deeply
involved with their rural route roots and
have been involved with 4-H and the
PHOTOS BY ANGI WALKUP, STAFF Williams County Fair for 8 and 11 years,
SHOW QUALITY ... Shi Anna Whitman with her goat, Cupid. Shi Anna shows goats respectively.
at the fair and is currently an Ohio State 4-H Ambassador.
Eldest sister Shi Anna began her
early involvement in the fair activities
after winning a chicken and raising the
chicken as a Cloverbud.
My sister and I started out with
chickensbut it was a big failure, says
Shi Anna through a chuckle. Once I got
to be a member instead of a Cloverbud, I
started out with hogs my first year. And
then I went into goats.
I went to an open goat show at the
Williams County Fair and I saw this
goat with a heart on her, and she was
so adorable. I showed my mom and told
her that this was the cutest goat Ive
ever seen in my life.
After discussing the cutest goat
ever, Shi Anna and Michelle talked
with the owner to find out if they had
any goats for sale.
They did.
And it turned out that one of the
goats for sale just happened to be the
goat with the heart on her side that Shi
Anna had seen.
Shi Anna bought the goat, with
WILLIAMS COUNTY FAIR ROYALTY ... Sierrah Whitman with her horse. Sierrah money she earned herself, and named
has achieved the title of Williams County Fair Horse Queen.
her goat Cupid. Cupid is now 6 years
old and resides with Shi Anna.
Shi Anna shows goats at the fair
and is currently an Ohio State 4-H
Ambassador in which she is involved in
various activities throughout the year.
Her duties include being a role model for
younger 4-H members and helping with
goat activities at the Williams County
Fair and the Ohio State Fair.
In addition to being an Ohio State
4-H Ambassador, Shi Anna is this years
Goat Ambassador, chosen by the Ohio
Dairy Goat Association, of which she is
a member, as well as a member of the
American Dairy Goat Association.
Her duty as Ohio Dairy Goat
Ambassador is not unlike the Ohio
State 4-H Ambassador. She is required
to go to open goat shows and represent
Ohio Dairy Goat Association. She is
also required to help at the Ohio State
Fair with the goat events and help the
judges hand out the awards. She is also
helping with the youth and will help
judge the goat skill-a-thon this year.
Shi Anna has achieved many
accolades in goat showmanship at
BASEBALL ... Front Row: Howard Cramer, Louis Goelbel, David Nafziger, Jim
the county and state level, received
Mealer, Gale Frank, Jim Siler. Second Row: Earl Ferguson, Charles Davis, Al
Outstanding of the Day in Small
Oberlin, Gary Christman, Jim Smith, Ronnie Walker, Bill Waldvogel. Back Row:
Animals, and held all offices in 4-H,
Mr. Beucler, Coach; Robert Rethmel., Charles Golliver, Doug Beck, Pat Shinners,
Health and Safety awards and Public
Terry Easler, James Heer, Ronald Coleman.
Speaking awards.
Sierrah Whitman, the younger
STRYKER ADVANCE
80 YEARS AGO
sister, is a little more on the outspoken
110 YEARS AGO
JULY 1934
and direct side. This bubbly blonde is
JULY 1904
A potluck dinner was held Sunday
the Williams County Fair Horse Queen.
At the ball game at Montpelier,
honoring the 81st birthday of Louis
WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO
1971 Stryker Baseball
the Stryker boys didnt let a man get

around, in fact there was not a safe hit
made off Wagner who struck out 15
men. That large, irregular rent in the
sky about four oclock was caused by a
high ball Paul Besancon lifted. It is said
they played about two innings before it
came down and then there was a Montpelier lad right under it. The score of 3-0
tells the story.
100 YEARS AGO

JULY 1914
It is within the memory of the older
residents when a big stream of water
flowed through what is now the central
part of town.
Mabel Betts is attending Harvard
College.
Ralph Reynolds recently took the
State Medical exam and was granted a
certificate to practice in Ohio.
90 YEARS AGO
JULY 1924
Mrs. Florence Johnston and son of
Antioch, Calif., are visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. P.L. Meyer.
Peugeot.
William Rossman, 69, former Stryker resident, died at his home in Columbia City, Ind.
A column length letter from Mr. and
Mrs. Archie Garber tells the story of
their boat trip to Africa for missionary
work.
He [stepdad Brian] had horses and I

fell in love with them.
I started doing goats first because
she started doing goats first and I
thought I wanted to do it. But I wanted
to do horses.
I had my first pony and I named her
Dreamer. I started showing [horses],
but she was kind of crazy! I wanted to
start showing goats again so we sold her
and I started on goats again.
I had to keep working to get another
horse to show that I was ready for a new
horse and that I wasnt going to get rid
of it again for goats.
In order for Sierrah to obtain the title
of Horse Queen, she had to do a lot of
studying of horses.
You have to study A LOT! There are
a lot of things you have to know to win
it. You have to study breeds and saddle
parts and bridle parts. You have to
know a lot.
She achieved the highest score of
the other young ladies that also tried
winning the title.
Sierrahs Horse Queen duties are
not unlike Shi Annas duties as Goat
Ambassador. She is required to go to
local open horse shows and help the
judges hand out the awards.
Sierrah loves riding horses. It makes
you feel free, she says.
She loves everything about 4-H;
getting together with groups, meetings
and working together to do different
things.
In addition to horses, Sierrah also
won the county award for Bee Keeping,
and went onto state also. She has also
won awards in Horticulture, Horse Speed
events, Flower Arranging, Citizenship.
She is also a 4-H County Ambassador.
Being completely honest in true Shi
Anna-fashion, she stated what she loves
about 4-H: making money.
She has made money by raising
market goats and selling them. Money
is also made when they step into the
arena while showing a goat and acquire
premiums that way.
It adds up, every project you do.
Its awesome making money, while
having fun and you get to see your
friends. Its fun hanging with your
friends and getting to meet new people;
you never know who you are going to
meet. Its kind of like a mystery, says
Shi Anna.
Shi Anna is saving her money for a
BMW.
My money basically goes [to buy]
feed, adds Sierrah.
Their futures are undecided. And
they are learning skills at their young
ages to help them with any path their
lives lead them on. Sports and funfilled activities can only take them so
far. The skills they are learning in 4-H:
leadership, finances, ethics, and the
respect of animals and other creatures
can teach them so much more.
Their hearts are kind and generous.
They work hard when they want to
achieve their goals. Im so very proud
of the young ladies they are becoming,
states Michelle. Theyre great kids! Im
so blessed!
Both of these outstanding sisters
know who they are. They are truly
original spirits and not always wanting
to conform to whats popular. In the
time we are chatting over fresh fruit and
veggies, it is very apparent that they are
humble.
They will go far in life, as they keep
their upbringing in the foreground and
always remember the lessons they learn
in the arena.
Angi Walkup may be reached at
The Stryker Library Wraps Up Its

Summer Reading Party With A Bang
70 YEARS AGO
JULY 1944
The former D.M.C. girls spent a
pleasant evening with Velma Michaels
at the home of her mother, Mrs. Amelia Yancy, before her return to Ventura,
Calif.
60 YEARS AGO
JULY 1954
Mrs. Robert Dilts will have charge
of the Reading Hour to be held at the
Stryker Library Saturday afternoon. It
is sponsored by the Stryker Womens
Club.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Juillard expect
to soon occupy their new home being
built next to the Ellis Wyse property.
PHOTO PROVIDED
GOING OUT WITH A BANG ... Closing the summer reading party at the Stryker
public library was Mr. Dave from Science Central in Ft. Wayne.
ADDITIONAL STRYKER NEWS ON PAGE 15
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23TH, 2014
MORE STRYKER AREA NEWS
The Goal At The Northwest Ohio Dog Trainers In Stryker Rotary Welcomes New
President Dane Meuschke
Montpelier: Build Friendships & Lasting Bonds
By: Mark Mercer
MONTPELIER, July 18, 2014 - Dogs require little
from us, just love and affection and a warm comfortable
place to lay their head at night. In return, you get
unqualified love, companionship, and unending
devotion. Dogs love us if we are young, old, rich, poor;
to them it doesnt matter, they just want to be around
you and lay by your feet, get loved on and be played
with. Drive through any small town here in Williams
and Fulton County or down any country road during
the school year and there will inevitability be a number
of dogs sitting patiently by the driveway waiting for
that school bus to pull up and for their loved one to
come back home. The bonds we form with our dogs
are lasting and they become a cherished member of
the family.
Here in the Village of Montpelier, one organization,
The Northwest Ohio Dog Trainers (NWODT) has been
providing training classes in dog handling and bonding
for 22 plus years. Owned and operated by Pete and Sal
Mansell of Edon, Ohio, NWODT runs several training
classes, from basic level to advanced handling. The
basic class, Special Puppy and Absolute Beginners
Obedience is held every Thursday Night at 6:00
p.m. and is designed to help form an initial bond and
obedience habits with the first time owner, and for the
puppy to bond with his or her owner. NWODT also
conducts advanced courses in Dog Handling with the
goal of handling for competitions. The Trainers also
hold a class on Agility with those who are interested
in advanced competition. Additionally, Pete and his
wife Sal provide training in Conformation (Breed)
Show Dog Handling.
NWODT also holds classes in AKC CGC Test
& CGCA Testing, which is a certification for good
manners, to certify that your dog is under the control
of the owner, and is the kind that is welcome by your
neighbors, villages and townships. They also conduct
what is known as TDI Certification, which according
to the information provided to The Village Reporter
by Pete, is the required certification for owners who
wish to take their dogs to hospitals, retirement homes,
etc. with their dogs in order to cheer people up, and
certifies to Facility Management that the dog has been
officially temperament tested, and found to be safe
and suitable to visit for therapeutic purposes.
Whatever goal a dog owner may have for their
companion, training and owner to dog bonding is
essential for building a lasting and loving relationship.
Experienced dog owners have tried and true methods
that have been proven over past experiences, but for
those who are first time owners and want to build
obedience and connect with their new pal, basic
handling and command techniques can really go a
long way, and according to Mr. Mansell, he and his
staff are available to assist and provide techniques for
building that relationship.
Assisting the Mansells are two of Williams Counties
most accomplished young dog handlers: State Ranked
Dog Handler Trinity Altaffer of Montpelier (Canine
Ability-2nd in Ohio and 10th in the Nationally; Rally

Obedience- 2nd in Ohio and 12th Nationally; Junior
Showmanship-1st in Ohio and 21st nationally), and
Pioneers Emma Brown (Canine Agility-6th Nationally;
Rally Obedience-1st in Ohio and 9th nationally; Senior
Showmanship-1st in Ohio and 18th nationally). Both
bring tremendous knowledge and enthusiasm to the
classes and their love of dogs shows as they provide
guidance and instruction.
Owning a dog can be a lasting and fulfilling
proposition and the bond many people form with their
pets can last a lifetime and they become full time
members of our families. Training your dog is important
for their safety and for your own peace of mind. If you
are a first time dog owner and want some assistance
in training them, the Trainers at, The Northwest Ohio
Dog Trainers can be a valuable place to turn for help.
Persons interested in getting additional information on
training available or for special requests may contact
the NWODTs via e mail at k9nodt@frontiernet.net or
by phone at 419-459-4836.
Mark Mercer can be reached at
PHOTO AND INFORMATION PROVIDED
PASSING THE GAVEL ... The Stryker Rotary Club changed

presidents on Tuesday evening at their regular meeting.
Ruth Wieland, past president, told the club of two awards
the club received during her year as president. The club
received a presidents citation, as well as an award for
increasing membership by 5%. Ruth thanked the club for
support during her presidency. Pastor Dane Meuschke
took over the responsibility as president for the coming
year. During the same meeting Ron Short presented Ruth
with her first Paul Harris Fellowship. The fellowship is
named for Paul Harris, who founded Rotary with three
business associates in Chicago in 1905. The Fellowship was
established in his honor in 1957 to express appreciation
for a contribution of $1000 to the humanitarian and
educational programs of The Rotary Foundation. Ruth
Wieland, Past President, is pictured passing the gavel to
incoming president Pastor Dane Meuschke.
Fun Movie Day Planned

At The Stryker Library
On Wednesday, August 13th, the Stryker Branch

Library will be showing the movie The Little Rascals
SO CUTE ... Pup Foxy and her buddy Thomas Carr at Save the Day from 1:00 to 2:45 pm. When the Rascals
discover that their grandmas bakery is about to close,
the Northwest Ohio Dog Trainers in Montpelier.
they decide to raise the money needed to save the
business. The gang tries everything from pet washes to
a taxi service, yet nothing seems to go right. In a final
attempt to raise the money, the Rascals sign up for a
local talent show, but have you heard Alfalfa sing? This
movie is rated PG and popcorn will be provided.
The Stryker Library is located at 304 S. Defiance
Street. For more information, contact library manager
Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081.
MORE PIONEER AREA NEWS
STATE RANKED ... Dog Handler Trinity Altaffer of

Montpelier gives her student love and affection, the
key to bonding and training with your dog.
FURRY FRIEND ... Cathy Carr with her wonderful

companion Jessica.
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North Central Schools

Continues Preparations
For 2014-15 School Year
The North Central Board of Education convened for

their regular meeting on July 15 with all members present
and guests Kyle Pettit and Sally Knapp in attendance.
In addition to the approval of the minutes, financial
statements, and investments from June, the board also
approved
~Federal Projects for 2014-15,
~The School Health Nursing contract with the Williams
County Health Department for 2014-15,
~Membership in Ohio Coalition for Equity & Adequacy
for the 2014-15 school year,
~The Elementary Student/Parent Handbook for 201415,
~The Elementary Teach Handbook for 2014-15,
~The Coachs Athletic Handbook for 2014-15,
~The JH/HS Student/Parent Athletic Handbook for
2014-15, and
~The appointment of Ken Boyer to attend Ohio Records
Training for the Board of Education.
Additionally, the board also approved employments
for Sarah Luthy, Summer Intervention Instuctor; Nelson
Turner, JV Boys Basketball Coach; Kyle Pettit, 7th Grade
Boys Basketball; Colette Sweitzer, JV Volleyball Coach;
and Sarah Maneval, Jr. High Volleyball (8th Grade).
The next meeting of the North Central Board of
Education will be held on Tuesday, August 19th at 6:30
PM in the Elementary Music Room.
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Montpelier, OH
July 26th - 27th

All Brands of Gas Engines & Tractors,
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Saturday July 26
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Craft, Flea Market
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8:00 am Pancake & Sausage
9:00 am - Set up for Rib Off
9:00 am Salute the Flag
9:10 Antique Auction
1:30 pm Tractor Pulls
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DJ till 11:00 pm
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3:00 pm Lawn Mower Drawing
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Royal Bull Thistle Arts Festival CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE
2014: Bull Thistles Forever Fayette Local Board Of Education ...
Bull Thistles Forever has been
chosen as the theme for this years Bull
Thistle Festival. The first of the days
events is the Parade, which begins at the
South end of town at 11:00 am ad follows
the traditional route heading North on
State Rt 66. Parade participants are
asked to arrive at the parade route lineup area beginning at 10:00 am. Parade
entries are accepted up to the day
before the festival. If you are interested
in placing an entry in the parade to
advertise your business, organization, or
would like more information, please call
419-237-2830 or 419-237-3061.
Immediately following the parade, the
days festivities continue at the park.
Those who attended the festival last year
may recall that there were some changes
to the layout at the park. The committee
received a lot of positive feedback after
last years changes and has decided to
keep the new format for this year. The
stage has been moved to more central
location, with tables nearby for those
who would like to listen to the music
while they dine. Straw bales are also
available for additional seating. Please
feel free to bring along a lawn chair or
blanket, if you prefer.
As in years past, the Arts and Crafts
are the centerpiece of the festival and the
crafters will be setting up in the Normal
Grove Park as early as 9 am. We are
fortunate to feature a wide variety of arts
and crafts including paintings, handcarved wood items, jewelry, quilts, and
more. Once again, the local artisans that
make up the Bean Creek Valley Artists
will be showcasing an assortment of
homemade and handcrafted items. Each
participating member brings a small
sampling of items for sale, allowing each
of them to participate in the festival both
as crafts people and patrons.
The festival also offers a variety of
food booths where you can partake of
good food. The Chicken Barbecue starts
at 12 noon and as usual features PortA-Pit Barbecue. Area organizations will
also be offering Burgers, Hot Dogs, Corn
on the Cob, Thistle Burgers, French
Fries, Fried Pickles, Milk Shakes, and
Pizza. Drop in for some good food and
help these organizations raise money at
the same time.
We are pleased to have Steve Snider
returning as out emcee for this years
event and are excited to announce
this years entertainment schedule.
Mustards Retreat will kick off the

entertainment at 1:00 pm. This fold
music duo is joining up from Ann Arbor
and they have been working together
since 1974. They present a very food
show that should delight the audience.
At 2:00 pm, magician Jeff Wowrzaszekis
will take the stage with an act that is
sure to be a lot of fun for the children in
the crowd. The days entertainment also
includes some hometown talent in Riley
Martin (who will be joined on the stage by
some friends) and Noelle Goodson. Both
of these young and talented individuals
will be playing guitar and singing for the
crowd.
One of the highlights of the festival
is the Bull Thistle Judging, which will
commence at 1:00 pm. Bull Thistles
are judged on height, girth, number of
blossoms, and the fibrous content of
the stalk. There is also a booby prize for
the thistle that just doesnt quite meet
the standard. The Best of Show winner
gets the coveted Golden Hoe Award
and The Frank Wilson Memorial Award
will be given to the Thistle that is the
Peoples Choice as the best entry. There
are bound to be some stellar entries in
this years competition, so keep your eye
out for a contender, grab a shovel and
a bucket, and a serious pair of gloves,
and enter your best Thistle on Saturday
morning.
Each year, the Bull Thistle Festival
Committee makes special arrangements
for the fireworks display that is held at
Harrison Lake State Park. Our thanks
once again to the Zoldan Family and
Phantom Fireworks for sponsoring this
event for our festival. The fireworks will
begin at dusk. People from all over enjoy
watching this great fireworks show and
find it a getting ending to a great day.
On Sunday, everyone is invited to come
to the Community Church Service in the
Grove, which will feature the Community
Band. There will also be a potluck picnic
after the service. This service is a lovely
way to end the weekends festivities and
a nice opportunity to share worship with
friends and family who attend other
churches.
This year marks the 37 Annual Bull
Thistle Arts Festival. It is a truly unique
small-town event with something for
everyone to enjoy. We look forward to
seeing you all there!
agreement with the Northwest Ohio

Juvenile Detention, Training and
Rehabilitation
Center
to
provide
services for fiscal year 2015 at $38.00
per student, per day. The Board
consented to the purchase of a new van
for preschool transportation from Car
1 in Archbold, at a cost not to exceed
$18,750. Ms. Bentley explained that the
majority of the funding for the van will
come from the preschool money, saying,
Very little will come out of the General
Fund.
In matters pertaining to staffing, the
Board accepted the resignations of Blake
Ruffer as High School Math teacher,
Carrie
Ueberroth
as
Intervention
Specialist, and Cameron Thompson as
fifth and sixth grade Elementary teacher
effective July 31, 2014. The Board then
approved Brenda Wagner as Varsity
Volleyball Coach and Matt Schaffner as
JV Varsity Volleyball Coach for fiscal
year 2015, effective July 1, 2014.
The Board extended one year
contracts to Ruth Matthews as a Special
Education Teacher Effective July 15,
2014 at Masters Column, Step 0, Amy
Mitchell as a 5th/6th Grade Language

Arts/Social Studies Teacher Effective
July 15, 2014 at Masters Column, Step
4; Keith Klein as the Junior High Golf
Coach and a High School Math teacher
at Masters Column, Step 8, and Scott
Sanderson as a High School Science
teacher at Bachelors Column, Step 0.
Finally, the Board moved to approve
Sheila Killam as District Mentor and
District Mentor Coordinator for 20142015 school year.
In matters pertaining to students,
the Board approved the High School Fee
Schedule, and agreed to combine and
change the course name of Accounting
on page 13 and Account II on page 14
to Progressive Accounting in the High
School Curriculum Guide for fiscal year
2014-15.
Prior to adjournment, Board President
Mr. Kirk Keiser asked the Board
members to gather any information,
questions or concerns pertaining to the
proposed athletic field for the upcoming
regular meeting.
Timothy Kays can be reached at
REFLECTIONS FROM FAYETTES PAST
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cannon: Rodney Roth, Rick Davis, Mike Merillat, Melvin Hand, Ken Paison,
Judd Brawley, Allen Cox, Joe McKinny.
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Fulton County Fair New Online Box Office Fulton County Museum Plays Host
Open 24/7 & Offers Enhanced Features
To Burning Of Atlanta Exhibit
WAUSEON (Ohio) There has

been a buzz regarding the top-name
entertainment coming to the 2014
Fulton County Fair: The Doobie
Brothers on Sunday, August 31 and Lee
Brice and Cole Swindell on Labor Day
Monday. Tickets for these and other
grandstand shows are on sale now.
In addition to these concerts, Fulton
County Fair fans have even more to
be excited about. New this year, the
Fair is happy to provide an online box
office which is accessible through the
Fairs website: www.fultoncountyfair.
com. This secure site is powered by 168
Tickets, who handles e-tickets for such
venues as county fairs, civic theaters,
cruise ships, and more.
With the new ticketing system,
patrons now have the added advantage
of selecting their actual seats from
the online grandstand map as well as
printing their tickets. There is also an
option to have printed tickets mailed.
For those who wish to purchase their
tickets in person at the Fair Ticket
Office, they can do so as well. The Fair
has posted updated, convenient Ticket
Office hours on their website. There is
also the option to print a ticket form and
mail it in with payment.
As always, the Fulton County Fair
Board of Directors is continually
looking at ways to enhance the Fair
and offer new things that lend to
Fairgoers convenience and a better Fair
experience. This new secure ticketing
system does just that.
All Grandstand seats to the Sunday,
August 31 Doobie Brothers concert and
Monday nights concert featuring Lee
Brice and Cole Swindell are reserved.
Festival area is standing room only,
no chairs are allowed on the track and
is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Festival tickets are $30; grandstand
seats are $28 and $22. Prices do not
include regular adult gate admission of
$5; children 15 and under receive free
gate admission when accompanied by
an adult. Parking is free.
Tickets are on sale now by mail,
online at www.fultonocountyfair.com or
by calling 419-335-SHOW (7469). The
Fair Ticket Office is also open with select

day and evening hours; please check the
Fairs website for Ticket Office hours.
The Doobies have rung up a glittering
track record that would be the envy of
any band. They have 3 multi-platinum,
7 platinum and 14 Gold albums. Their
Best of the Doobies has sold more
than 11 million copies. Black Water,
What a Fool Believes, Jesus is Just
All Right, China Grove, and Takin
it to the Streets are just a few of their
number one hit singles. The variety
of music The Doobies play, including
blues, R&B, country, and rock n roll,
is their signature. They continue to
write and record new material, tour the
world, boasting one of the most loyal fan
bases in music, all while breaking new
creative ground.
Headlining this years Labor Day
Concert is country musics Lee Brice.
With Cole Swindell as opening act,
Brice will take the Fulton County
Fair Grandstand stage on Monday,
September 1. In 2013, Brice received
Single of the Year by the American
Country Awards and Breakthrough
Artist for I Drive Your Truck. This
singer-songwriter is also known for his
hit singles A Woman Like You and I
Dont Dance.
A few months back, Cole Swindell
was nothing more or less than a terrific
songwriter with a Nashville publishing
deal and a growing reputation as
one of the citys most exciting young
performers. Now, hes on the road to
stardom. His abilities as both a writer
and performer came together on Chillin
It which captures all the restless
energy that makes his one of the most
compelling and high-energy shows in
the business.
The 2014 Fulton County Fair runs
from Friday, August 29, through
Thursday, September 4, at the Top
of Ohio Fairgrounds, just north of
Wauseon on State Route 108 at Ohio
Turnpike Exit 34. For more information
visit
www.fultoncountyfair.com
or
call 419-335-6006. Visit the Fair on
Facebook.

The Fulton County Museum in
Wauseon has on display the civil war
era battle and burning of Atlanta, GA.
Men from Fulton County helped fight
that battle as the 14th, 38th, 47th, 68th,
100th and 111th divisions from Ohio
were called upon to assist Shermans
army. This battle turned out to be one
of the key turning points of the civil
war. After capturing Atlanta, Sherman
and his army burnt it to the ground.
Sherman then amassed an army of
60,000 troops and 5,500 cavalry and
marched towards Savannah.
On their march towards Savannah
Sherman and his army were met with

little resistance from the Confederate
army and when they arrived in Savannah
there was no one to fight as the city had
been abandoned. This exhibit will be up
till November when the Museum closes
for the winter. If you are interested in
seeing more of this exhibit and the role
the brave men of Fulton County had
in this battle stop on in to the Fulton
County Museum and see it. The Museum
is open Tuesday through Saturday from
10am to 4pm and the cost is $4 dollars
for adults, $3 dollars for seniors and $2
dollars for students and children.
Benjamin may be reached at
PHOTOS BY BENJAMIN KESSLER, STAFF
FULTON COUNTY MUSEUM ... The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday
from 10am to 4pm and the cost is $4 dollars for adults, $3 dollars for seniors and
$2 dollars for students and children.
Wauseon Class of 1968 Announces Reunion

The Wauseon Class of 1968 is having a class reunion on Saturday, August
2nd from 6-9PM at Sullivans Restaurant in Wauseon. No reservations needed for
classmates and their guests.
Wauseons Natalie Hubby

Participates In Summer Research
Program At Goshen College
This summer 14 Goshen College
students are participating in the Maple
Scholars Summer Research Program.
Natalie Hubby, a junior history
major from Wauseon, Ohio, and Liz
Wittrig, a senior Bible and religion
major from Hopedale, Ill., will work with
John D. Roth, professor of history, to
index historical Anabaptist-Mennonite
documents according to a particular
focus within the collection, depending
on their topics of interest. Wittrig and
Hubby will catalog the information
online for Mennonite Church USA and
will assist in writing an essay to be
BURNING ... Burning of the Georiga Central Railroad Bridge over the Ogeechee River.
November 30, 1864. By the Federal Forces under Colonel P.H. Jones.
published.
Started in 1998, Maple Scholars is
an eight-week program of research,
experimentation, analysis and archiving
data. It provides an opportunity for
students to work closely with faculty
advisers to conduct hands-on research
throughout the summer. The program
welcomes students from all academic
majors and areas of study, and projects
range from analyzing the pheromones
of bees to digging into centuries-old
Mennonite World Conference archives.
REFLECTIONS OF THE PAST

1961 Wauseon Homecoming Royalty
HISTORY ... A view of the old Fulton County Court House.
HOMECOMING ROYALTY ... Linda Segrist, freshman attendant; Janice Geringer,

sophomore attendant; Queen Lois McKeever; Marjorie Mahnke, junior attendant; Dianne Segrist, senior attendant.
DISPLAY ... Several historic items are on display at the museum.
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Young Ladies Will Compete For The

Title In The Miss Wauseon Pageant
Brooke Hardy
Hello Wauseon! I am Brooke Hartdy,

daughter of Kevin Hardy and Wendy Hardy. I would like to thank my sponsor this
evening, New Dimensions. This fall starts
my senior year at Wauseon High School,
where I am a member of The National Honor
Society and participate on the Speech and
Debate teams, as well as multiple other extracurricular activities. Friday nights this
fall you can find me on the football field,
playing piccolo in the Wauseon Marching
Band. Following High School, I hope to
pursue a career in chemical engineering.
I personally would like to thank you all for
coming out to watch me and the other 6
beautiful and talented ladies performing
tonight. I hope you all enjoy the pageant
and have a wonderful weekend here at the
Wauseon Homecoming! Thank you!
Emalee Stewart
Good evening Wauseon! My name ing this evening.
is Emalee Stewart. I am the 16 year old
daughter of Brandon and Colleen Stewart.
This fall I will be entering my junior year at
Wauseon High School. I have participated
in honors classes, volleyball, auxiliary and
hold the position of secretary in FFA. I also
choreographed and participated in Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
After graduation, my goal is to attend the
Ohio State University, where I will major
in Agriculture. Currently I am employed
by Kahrs Tractors in their greenhouse as
well as taking care of my two dairy cattle.
I have enjoyed dancing with The Superstars Competition Dance Company for the
last four years and look forward to being
a part of the staff this year at Stars Unlimited Dance and Baton Studio. In my
spare time, I enjoy reading and donating
my time to Fulton County Relay for Life. I
would like to thank my sponsor, Shawna
from Salon Serenity and would like to wish
good luck to all the lovely girls participat-
Lexi Conrad
Good evening Wauseon. I am honored
to welcome you to this years homecoming pageant. I am Lexi Conrad, the proud
seventeen year old daughter of Tracy Perez
and Adam Conrad. This fall, I will return to
Wauseon High School as a Senior, where I
will continue to take honors courses. I look
forward to my 4th year as a cheerleader for
our Varsity Football and Basketball teams,
as well as volunteering at multiple organizations within the community. I especially
enjoy teaching cheers to special Olympians and to kindergarten through 5th grade
girls. Upon graduation, I plan to attend a 4
year college, where I would like to become
a forensic psychologist. I would like to extend my appreciation to DJ Nune Molina of
Loco Sounds for sponsoring me and good
luck to all the lovely contestant tonight. I
hope you all enjoy the rest of this years
homecoming.
Cassidy Wells
Hello, Wauseon! I am Cassidy Wells, the you all enjoy the Wauseon Homecoming!
daughter of David and Ellie Wells. I recently graduated from Wauseon High School
with the class of 2014. During my years at
WHS, I was involved in many activities. A
few include leading the soprano section of
the A Capella choir, marching band auxiliary co-captain, serving as president of
the National Honor Society, and devotional
leader and secretary of the Girls Christian Fellowship. I was also active in many
school clubs and WHS musical productions. I also enjoyed the added challenge
of beginning my college courses through
Northwest State Community College and
singing on the worship team at my church,
Oasis Christian Fellowship. This fall, I will
be attending Bowling Green State University, majoring in Foreign Studies with the
goal of becoming a French Teacher. Finally, I would like to thank my sponsor for tonight, Tinys Dairy Barn, for not only sponsoring me, but for what they have done for
my entire life as family. I would like to wish
all the contestants good luck and I hope
Myranda Matthews
Hello Wauseon. Im Myranda Matthews, making this an enjoyable experience as
the 18 year old daughter of Angel and Jar- well as all of you who came to support my
ed Matthews. I have two younger sisters , fellow contestants and I.
Alexis and Shaniah, as well as many pets.
I recently graduated from Wauseon High
School. While in high school I was involved
in many activities including the Wauseon
theater department and the Wauseon
speech and debate team as well as the A
Capella choir and Art club. I volunteer in
the community with the Wauseon Cruise
Night and the Civil Air Patrol. I also work
for Marcos pizza. I will be attending the
University of Toledo this fall where I intend
to major in studio art with a minor in music therapy. Afterward I plan to go to the
Art Institute of San Francisco where I want
to major in fashion and jewelry design.
Later in life I plan to start my own fashion
design company. Though my dreams may
be a little out there my parents have been
extremely supportive which is why I want
to thank them. I also want to thank my
family and friends who came out to support me. Finally I would like to thank all
of the girls doing the pageant with me for
PHOTOS COURTESY OF GLORIA AVINA PHOTOGRAPHY
Victoria Kahrs
Hey there, Wauseon. My name is Vic- me and the contestants. We all appreciate
toria Kahrs. I am 18 years old and a re- it very much. Enjoy the rest of Wauseon
cent graduate of Wauseon High School. Homecoming.
My parents are Wade and Ann Kahrs and
my sponsor is Kahrs Farms, where I have
helped and worked at for as long as I can
remember. I also currently work at Sauder
Village as a costume interpreter. In High
School, I was a member of the GCF and
Girls Tennis Team and I participated in
musicals. Outside of school, I have been
active in 4-H and dance at Stars Unlimited Dance and Baton Studio for 13 years.
I am active in St. Luke Lutheran Churchs
youth group and I volunteer at multiple
volunteer organizations. This fall I am going to Northwest State Community College
and majoring in Transfer Module, with
plans to attend BGSU or Walsh University,
majoring in History or Museum Studies.
My career plan is to become a museum
curator and work in a museum where I
can show future generations the fascination history has for me. I want to thank all
of you for coming this evening to support
Emily Legenza
Hi, my name is Emily Ledenza. I am
the 16 year old daughter of Meg and Ed
Ledenza. This coming school year, Im going to be a junior at Wauseon High School.
In school, I love to participate in marching
band as a majorette, the Wauseon Chorale
and A Capella choirs, basketball cheerleading, and musicals. I have enjoyed dancing
in the Super Stars Dance Company for the
last 5 years and also took classes as Ballet
Theater of Toledo. I am a member of the
Trinity Lutheran Church in Wauseon and
love volunteering with Fulton County Special Olympics Cheerleaders and other various organizations. Im so blessed with the
honor of being here today. I know and love
each one of these lovely girls and I want to
wish them the best of luck. I want to thank
Salon Serenity for being my sponsor this
evening and everyone for being here today.
I hope you enjoy the rest of your homecoming week.
MORE GENERAL AREA NEWS
Fulton County Emergency Management

Agency Hosts Social Media For Natural
Disaster Response & Recovery
Fulton
County
Emergency
Management Agency hosted Social
Media for Natural Disaster Response
and Recovery training on July 15th,
2014. There were 34 participants
in attendance from throughout the
NW Ohio Region ranging from health
departments, hospital representatives,
Public Information Officers, as well as
a representative from the local Sheriff
Department.
Heather Kost, Director of the Fulton
County
Emergency
Management
Agency (EMA) states that Social Media
is not a new trend but utilizing it in
government and with public entities is
a newer concept. People are using social
media to get their information as fast
as possible. Kost notes that the class
was full within two weeks of posting
the training. This was a free Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
training that I thought we should take
advantage of. This training was only one
of three that were offered throughout
the state of Ohio.
Concepts covered in the training
include the use of social media in
disaster preparedness, response, and
recovery to help people communicate
and collaborate about events as the
events unfold in real-time.
As far as how Fulton County EMA
decides to move forward with Social
Media, Kost notes that they plan to use

social media, primarily Facebook and
Twitter, in order to post information
that effects public safety. For example,
if we have a tornado in Fulton County,
which has not been spotted by the
National Weather Service, we can
provide updates locally and quickly to
those who follow us. Even news stations
look at local Facebook and Twitter pages
to get information from the local level
so that they can push it out to their
viewers. In addition to Facebook and
Twitter, EMA and the Fulton County
Sheriffs Office collaborate on utilizing
the Countys Notify Me text and email
messaging system to alert subscribers
about
Tornado
Warnings,
Snow
Emergency Levels and other important
weather updates. We have over 1000
subscribers each to our Sheriff and
Tornado Warnings Notify Me alerts.
Wed like to double that by the Fair,
states 9-1-1 Coordinator Rich Kilgour.
To receive text alerts and/or emails
regarding Tornado Warnings and Sheriff
updates, click on the Notify Me tab on
the Fulton County website at www.
fultoncountyoh.com. Visit the alert center
under Sheriff and Tornado Warning. For
Facebook and Twitter information, visit
EMAs website at www.fultoncountyoh.
com/emergencyservices.
Vintage Baseball Tournament

July 26 At Sauder Village
Archbold, OH Families from

throughout the region can enjoy an
afternoon of old-time baseball on
Saturday, July 26 as the Great Black
Swamp Frogs, the Spiegel Grove
Squires and the Elkhart County
Railroaders gather for a Vintage Base
Ball Tournament at Sauder Village.
With three base ball games being
played using rules from the 1860s,
this fun-filled event is sure to be a
big hit with families throughout the
region!
Vintage base ball is an increasingly
popular sport across the country
and we are pleased to be hosting a
tournament again this year at Sauder
Village, shared Kim Krieger, PR/
Media Relations. Originally developed
in the Midwest, vintage base ball
follows the rules and customs
established early in baseballs history.
Sauder Village guests of all ages will
enjoy watching three teams dressed in
vintage uniforms play base ball using
rules from more than 150 years ago.
This is the fourth year for a
Vintage Base Ball Tournament to be
held at Sauder Village. There will be
three games played throughout the
afternoon. The first game will be at
noon with the Great Black Swamp
Frogs of Sylvania playing the Spiegel

Grove Squires from Fremont. The
second game at 1:30 will feature the
Great Black Swamp Frogs and the
Elkhart County Railroaders. The
third game at 3:00 will showcase the
Elkhart County Railroaders and the
Spiegel Grove Squires.
Both teams, dressed in vintage
uniforms, will work to bring the history
of the game of base ball to life. They will
play shortened games in the pasture
area and will play by 1860s rules. The
team with either the best record or the
most runs scored overall will win the
tournament and the winning team will
receive a hand-made travelling trophy
made at Sauder Village. Between the
games, children will have a chance to
run the bases.
Sauder Village has many other
great events planned yet this summer.
Early in August guests will enjoy the
31st Annual Doll & Teddy Bear Show
and Sale and Antique Bicycles on
August 2 & 3 and the Rug Hooking
Exhibit August 13-16. Other late
summer events include a Barbershop
Sing on August 23 and Preserving Our
Memories on September 13.
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The American Red Cross Calls On

Eligible Donors To Help Maintain
Blood Supply This Summer
The American Red Cross encourages

all eligible blood donors to make an
appointment to donate blood soon to
help prevent a shortage.
During the summer months, on
average, about two fewer donors give
blood at each Red Cross blood drive
than what is needed to meet the needs
of patients. Vacations and summer
activities are among the reasons regular
donors may not find the time to give.
But, patients dont get a vacation from
needing blood the need is constant.
As a national network, the Red Cross
has a unique responsibility to help
ensure blood is available for patients
whenever and wherever it is needed.
By donating blood or platelets through
the Red Cross, donors may be helping
patients in their community or patients
across the nation.

Red blood cells have a shelf life of
only 42 days and platelets just five days,
so they must constantly be replenished.
To learn more and make an
appointment to donate blood, visit
redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED
CROSS.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities
in Williams County:
Thursday, August 14 from 11:00 a.m.
until 5:00 p.m. at Knights of Columbus
Bryan, 1216 Buffalo Road in Bryan.
Friday, August 15 from 1:00 p.m.
until 6:00 p.m. at Parkview Physician
Group - MCHA, 442 W High Street Unit
3 in Bryan.
Williams Soil & Water Conservation District Holding

Introductory Meeting At Williams SWCD Office On July 29
Water flows all around us moving in streams and rivers, moving

on the ground and moving under the ground. However, what do
you really know about that water? Do you really understand the
attributes of a river? And what is a watershed and which one do you
live in? How does Williams County affect Lake Erie? Do you know
how bugs can tell you about the river quality? We take so much for
granted and forget about the life in the stream and what it tells us
about our environment. Join as we begin a journey learning about
the mysteries of the water around us!

The Williams Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and
OSU Extension Williams County will be holding an introductory
meeting at the Williams SWCD office, 1120 West High Street, in
Bryan on Tuesday, July 29, at 6:30 p.m. covering some of the basics
of water dynamics and river monitoring. If you or anyone you know
are interested in participating, please contact the Williams SWCD
office at (419) 636-2349 Ext. 3 or at lhayek@williamsswcd.org.
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Holiday City Village Council Holds July Meeting:

Addresses Housekeeping Fiscal Measures
A PLACE FOR DISCUSSION ... The Holiday City

Council held their monthly meeting on July 17, 2014
at the Holiday City Village Office.
By: Mark Mercer
The Holiday City Village Council held their monthly
meeting on July 17, 2014, with Mayor Shawn Clark
bringing down the gavel at 7;04 p.m. and calling the
meeting to order. Present were Council Members Pam
Clark, Pamela Day, Robert Day, Dennis Hutchison,
Kristie Keil, with Ron Keil absent (excused).
As per custom, the council opened their monthly
meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The first item on the
agenda was approval of meeting Minutes from the June
19 meeting, which was unanimously adapted. Item two
on the agenda was the introduction of new ordinances,
with no new items for Julys meeting.
Item three on the agenda was the introduction of
Resolutions; the council approved the 2nd Reading
of Resolution R - 2014 - 8, entitled Budget & Rates,

Authorizing Necessary tax Levy, which was approved
without modifications by the council on a unanimous
vote.
Next up on the agenda were Reports and
Announcements. In the Clerk/Treasurer Report,
Treasurer Laurie Rupp briefed the members of the
council on the financial status of the Village, along with
a reading of this months expenditures and monthly bills.
Requiring a motion to approve and second, the council
voted unanimously to approve Julys expenditures. In the
Mayors Report, Mayor Clark reported the Village received
notification the pavement on SR 15 (referred to by the
State as 20A) would be resurfaced next Spring from 20A
to 107 running through the Village. There will be no cost
to the Village for the project as it will be a ODOT project,
but the Village may consider additional paving at a cost
to the Village. The Council will address the issue at the
August Council Meeting.
In the Administrators Report, Village Administrator
Gary Baker reported the Village Siren still inoperable, but
service on the device has been performed and repair is
still underway. Administrator Baker reported he was also
looking into a new replacement in case repair becomes
unfeasible. Administrator Baker also announced the
completion of the sidewalk replacement in front of the
Village Office.
With no new business or public remarks to the
council, a motion to adjourn was made and seconded,
and the Village Council adjourned the July meeting. The
Holiday City Village Council will hold their next meeting
on August 21, 2014. Village Council meetings are open
to the public, and public comment on issues is welcomed
at each Monthly meeting.
Mark may be reached at mark@thevillagereporter.com
Williams County Humane Society

Seva
This is Seva. She in an
incredibly sweet shepherd mix who we believe
to be around 1 year old.
She is large in size and
personality. Seva is in
desperate need of a home
as soon as possible. She
has so much energy and
potential that is wasting
away here.
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question. Will you be her
new family? Macey is a
10 week old female who is
ready to explore the world,
from the comforts of a new
home. She and her 2 siblings are just a few of many
kittens now available at
WCHS. Now through the
end of July kitten adoptions are with even more special rates for adopting 2!
For more information call or visit the Williams County
Humane Society at 09464 County Road 13 Bryan, Ohio
43506 (419) 636-2200. The cost of adoption is $160 for
dogs and $70 for cats and includes the pets spay or
neuter, disease testing, updating of shots, flea treatments and parasite treatments.
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owned by Dewey Kunkle
and is located at 21751
St. Rt. 20 in Fayette.
Dewey and wife, Ivy,
are lifelong residents in
Fayette and have been
active in the community
through various groups and organizations along with strong support to Fayette
athletics through their children.
The staff of three full-time employees is here to provide you with the best service possible.
They service trucks and trailers, as well as, complete federal inspections for
them. They make all kinds of hydraulic hoses & fittings, sell Lucas Product and
1/8 thru 1/2 plastic bedliners. Road services is also available.
Tri-County Repair is open Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. and
Saturday 7:00 a.m. till Noon.
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CHURCH & SPIRITUAL NEWS
Devotional Thought / Fellowship of Christian Athletes

BY: REX STUMP - KEEP AT IT!
I remember working
with a college volleyball
coach that was very determined to see her players accomplish a drill at
practice. The drill seemed
so simple for a college volleyball player, and yet
the girls struggled with
reaching their goal. The
coach was so determined
to see her players succeed that she did not let
practice end until they accomplished this one drill.
How long did the drill take? It took longer than the
normal practice time. Matter of fact, the coach had to
order pizza to the gym for the girls to eat, hours AFTER
practice was originally supposed to end.
Every coach I know typically will not move on in
a drill or teaching a skill until the task is complete.
They want their athlete to get it right! But sometimes
getting it right may take a while. In those moments,
coaches are quick to learn which of their players have
perseverance. Who will stick with it until completion?
Who will be the ones to not give up?
What task or what situation are you facing that may
be causing you to want to give up? Pause right now and
pray. Pray to God our Heavenly Father, who restores,

heals, and empowers.
I know that in my relationship with God, Im not
supposed to always pray and ask for things - its not
about me. I get that. BUT, I also know that God is
able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that I ask
or think. God has no limits. His strength cannot be
defined or harnessed. His love is all-consuming, unconditional, and immeasurable! He restores, He heals, and
He is full of grace and mercy. So, pray to Him!
With perseverance, do not give up in praying to God.
There is a story in the Bible of a widow who was persistent and refused to give up. She kept bringing her
petition to a judge who did not fear God, nor did he care
about men. But her persistence in asking wore him
down, and he gave her what she was seeking. In that
same story, Jesus reminds those listening that God
does respond to those who cry out.
You may have to wait a long time, but dont give up!
Keep asking, keep seeking, and chose to be persistent
in all you do that honors God!
You can also be persistent in prayer for others! We
all know someone who is struggling with an ongoing
pain, problem, or undeserved circumstance pray for
them!
For more reading, check out; Luke 11:1-13; Luke
18:1-8; and Ephesians 6:18.
The Tacketts To Be In Concert At

North Dover United Methodist Church
The Tacketts, a Gospel music

group, will be presenting a concert
at the North Dover United Methodist Church on Sunday, July 27 at
4:00 PM. The church is located
north of Wauseon, OH on State Rt.
108, 2 miles north of Ohio Turnpike
Exit 34 and the Fulton County Fairgrounds.
The group is comprised of husband and wife, Jeff and Sarah Tackett, and dear friend, Jason Tackett.
Robert C. Chrismer
Registered Representative
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111 Chase St., PO Box 3600

Stryker, Ohio
1-886-660-9228
Fax: 419-682-4213
Home: 419-682-1231
rchrismer@sigmarep.com
Jeff, Sarah, and their four children live in Defiance, Ohio. Jeff began singing and touring at age eight
with his familys Gospel group, The
Tackett Family, in churches and revivals throughout the country. He
has also toured as a country and
Gospel performer. He is a versatile
vocalist, composer, arranger, and
instrumentalist, playing piano, guitar, drums, bass, banjo, and steel
guitar. Sarah is a former Miss Ohio
and talent award winner in the

Miss America Pageant. In addition
to being a Christian, wife, mother of
four, singer, and songwriter, shes
been a featured speaker, emcee,
and performer for special events
and womens conferences.
Jason Tackett, though not related to Jeff and Sarah, is a natural
fit in strong faith, friendship and
warm rich harmonies. Jason held
lead roles in musical theatre and
church performances and toured
extensively with a national group
Destiny, based out of Olivet Nazarene University. His family moved
to Ohio in 1998, where he soon met
Jeff and Sarah in church. Jason,
his wife, and daughter live in Holgate, Ohio.
The Tacketts bring a heartfelt
ministry of sharing the love of God
to those in need of encouragement.
The Tacketts debuted on radio in
2011 and to world-wide television
audiences in 2013 on American
Gospel Onstage. Spend a few moments listening to their music or
their testimonies, and their passion
for Jesus and reaching the lost are
easily apparent. With a refreshing blend of progressive southern,
contemporary Gospel, and country
Gospel, they are continuing a thirty-year family tradition of singing
for the Lord.
Come at 4:00 PM, Sunday, July
27, to be blessed with their music.
There is no admission charge. A
freewill offering will be taken. For
more information, please call (419)
867-1528.
Hallett, Hallett
& Nagel
Winning The Battle

For A Generation
WHAT ARE THE THREE HARDEST THINGS

TO SAY IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE?
I was raised in a home where the words I love you
were never verbally conveyed to me. Those were three
hard words for me to learn to add to my vocabulary.
Over my 36 years in Christian ministry Ive encountered
another set of three words that surpassed the difficulty
I had with saying I love you. What were those three
words? They were, I dont know. I read the following
article about learning the three hardest words to say in
the English Language in PreachingToday.com.
In their book, Think Like a Freak, economists
Steven Levitt and Stephan Dubner state, It has long
been said that the three hardest words to say in the
English language are I love you. We heartily disagree!
For most people, it is much harder to say I dont know.
They point to the following experiment as one of the
many ways that we wont admit I dont know:
Imagine you are asked to listen to a simple story and
then answer a few questions about it. Heres the story: A
little girl named Mary goes to the beach with her mother
and brother. They drive there in a red car. At the beach
they swim, eat some ice cream, play in the sand, and
have sandwiches for lunch.
Now the questions:
1. What color was the car?
2. Did they have fish and chips for lunch?
3. Did they listen to music in the car?
4. Did they drink lemonade with lunch?
Howd you do? Lets compare your answers to those
of a bunch of kindergarteners, who were given this
quiz by researchers. Nearly all the children got the first
two questions right (red and no). But the children
did much worse with questions 3 and 4. Why? Those
questions were unanswerablethere wasnt enough
information given in the story. And yet a whopping 76
percent of the children answered these questions either
yes or no.
Kids who try to bluff their way through a simple quiz
like this are right on track for careers in business and
politics, where almost no one ever admits to not knowing
anything. [But its a shame we cant humbly admit our
ignorance], for until you can admit what you dont yet
know, its virtually impossible to learn what you need to.
The scripture reminds us regarding our need for
humility, to admit that we dont know it all. The
Apostle Paul writes 1 Corinthians 8:2-3 (NIV), 2 The
man who thinks he knows something does not yet know
as he ought to know. 3 But the man who loves God is
known by God.
May all of us be willing to learn, to have heart to
admit when we dont know the answers to everything.
Having said that, we can be encouraged to know that
we do have the scriptures to guide us and enlighten us
along the way.
Rick Jones, was former Executive Director of
Defiance Area Youth for Christ and serves
as a pastor of an area local church.
The Great Giveaway

Saturday, August 9th
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Solid Rock Community Church

102 Egly Drive West Unity, Ohio
Come shop for FREE kids clothing

(newborn through teen), shoes, baby items,
homeschool curriculum and lots more!
We are also accepting donations at the Church
until August 7th if you have any of the items
listed above that you would like to share with others.
Call the Church office with any questions

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MORE WAUSEON AREA NEWS
The Wauseon Farmers Market Continues Sucecssful Season

The Wauseon farmers market is a great

place to get local produce and keep local
companies and farms in business and
keeping our hard working local. This not
only provides local economic growth but the
knowledge of knowing where your produce
is coming from. The farmers market is held
every Saturday from June 21st to October
11th from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
At the market you can find everything
from great homemade needle point canvas
work to a local company, Primerica, whose
company goal is to help local families
escape debt and find a balanced economic
cycle in their daily lives to improve their
financial wellbeing. Other vendors at the
Wauseon farmers market are the Kahrs

Family Farm, Blue Skies Orchard Farm,
Thomas Produce, and The Fulton County
Health Center providing free blood pressure
checks.
A local vendor doing a cookbook sale
and will be there weekly with all her profits
going to help veteran projects and the new
VA hospital in Toledo to help them improve
their campus, so local VA patients no longer
have to travel to Ann Arbor, Michigan. They
will also be holding an Ice Cream Social at
the Toledo VA hospital on July 23rd. So
stop on down to the farmers market and
help support local families and your local
Veterans.
Benjamin may be reached at
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE ... Enjoy the live music, local vendors, and time spent
with family and friends.
Solve The Mystery At The Wauseon

Public Librarys Book Discussion Group
Solve the mystery on Tuesday, July

29 at 6:30 p.m. The Mystery Book
Discussion Group will be discussing
The Long Way Home by Robin Pilcher
in the Wauseon Public Librarys second
floor meeting room. The book discussion
is free and is open to everyone.
According to the book jacket, When
Claire Barclay receives news that her
beloved stepfather has had a stroke,
PHOTOS BY BENJAMIN KESSLER, STAFF shes more than a little shaken. Leo is her
LOCAL PRODUCE ... The booths at the farmers market offer locally grown and freshly last real relative, and his own children
harvested produce.
rarely check up on the old man. Claire
and her husband, Art, leave New York
and fly back to Scotland to care for him
during the summer. Their visit makes
clear that Leo is no longer capable of
living on his own, but he is determined to
stay in his beloved old house. Art comes
up with the idea of turning the place
into a conference center, thinking they
could purchase the place from Leo and
build him a cottage on the property. But
the situation is much more complicated
SKILLED ARTISANS ... Many uniquely hand-crafted goods are also available.
than it seems. Claires old flame, Jonas
Fairwether, has become Leos caretaker

and trusted confidant. Though Claire
distrusts Jonass motives, Leo chooses
to take his advice to put the house up for
public auction rather than sell directly
to Art and Claire. Claire is immediately
suspicious, and even more so when she
finds out that another application has
been submitted to develop the property.
Does Jonas Fairwether want to knock
down the Leos house and build a
development? It looks like whoever
is behind the plan is being driven by
financial gain, but there may be an even
stronger motive.
The library has ordered copies of
the book, so each group member may
have one. Please stop by the library,
and pick up your copy today. For more
information on the book discussion
groups, call the Wauseon Public Library
at 419-335-6626 or email amy.murphy@
oplin.org.

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Legals
Help Wanted
LEGALS - On June 9, 2014, the Council of the Village of

Pioneer, Ohio passed the following legislation:
Ordinance No. 06-2014: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2014 AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY. This Ordinance allows the Village to reallocate the existing line item balances in the General Fund
during the fiscal year 2014 for municipal purposes and
declares an emergency. All provisions of this Ordinance
go into full force and effect immediately.
On July 14, 2014, the Council of the Village of Pioneer,
Ohio passed the following legislation:
Ordinance No. 07-2014: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2014 AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY. This Ordinance allows the Village to reallocate the existing line item balances in the General Fund
during the fiscal year 2014 for municipal purposes and
declares an emergency. All provisions of this Ordinance
go into full force and effect immediately.
Resolution No. 10-2014, 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. The purpose of this Resolution is to
authorize the County Auditor to place upon the tax duplicate and collect the property taxes apportioned to the
Village Pioneer commencing January 1, 2015.
The complete text of the above legislation can be obtained or viewed at the office of the Village Fiscal Officer, at 409 South State Street, Pioneer, Ohio 43554. This
summary was prepared or reviewed and approved by
Thomas A. Thompson, Village Solicitor for the Village of
Pioneer, Ohio.
HELP WANTED - PART-TIME MEAL DELIVERY DRIVER

- The Fulton County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for the position of part -time Regular
Meal Delivery Driver. This person will report to the Fulton
County Senior Center in Wauseon daily to perform delivery duties as per assigned route, Monday through Friday,
10:00 a.m. to completion of assigned route, minimum two
hours. The starting wage will be $8.00 per hour. All interested candidates should send applications to the Fulton County Senior Center or visit www.fultoncountyoh.
com for more information. EEO Employer
Wanted
WANTED TO BUY - Junk cars & trucks, dead or alive, top
dollar $ paid. 419-708-1615, 419-335-1358.
Kecy Metal Technologies

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Events
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Staff Management | SMX at SAUDER is growing

and it's a great time to get your foot in the door.
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for
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Full & part-time schedules
1st, 2nd, 3rd and weekend shifts available
Weekly paychecks; Benefits options
Clean, safe worksite; Great team
Possible Conversion to a Sauder Employee
Must be 18; HS diploma/GED Required
Walk/stand for shift duration
Able to lift up to 50lbs
Must pass drug testing
Kecy Metal Technologies, an ARC Group Worldwide

Company (NASDAQ: ARCW), currently has openings
in multiple areas in our Hudson, MI and Wauseon, Ohio
facilities.

Cost Accountant
MRP Coordinator
Tool and Die Repair 1st and 2nd shift
Production Supervisor 2nd shift
Robotic Welder
Press Operator - Stamping
Industrial Maintenance
apply.smjobs.com
408 Sauder Street Archbold, OH 43502

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and
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FOR SALE - Do you love history? Do you love FAYETTE?

HELP WANTED - MARCOS PIZZA is now hiring. Inside
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& delivery help needed. Management positions also avail419-630-4305.
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weeks old. Call 419-572-0999.
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We offer a competitive benefit package including medical,

dental, vision, life and 401K. To apply you may complete
an application Monday Thursday 7:00 a.m. 4:30 pm or
send salary requirements, resume, and references to:
Part-time, Fri.-Sat.
Second & third shift and/or PRN
Private Duty Home Care
Resume to:
Community Health Professionals
230 Westfield Dr., Archbold
419-445-5128 ComHealthPro.org
JOB CODE
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