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(USPS 168-440) - Volume 5 Edition 42
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Edon Farmers Cooperative Association

Holds Annual Meeting On November 8
Wednesday, November 19th, 2014
Montpelier Village Council

Recognizes Local Veterans
With Official Proclamation
PHOTO BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ready to face the challenges ahead is the 2015 Edon Farmers Cooperative Associations Board of Directors, from left, Mike Bever, Rob Walz, Keith
Crowl (re-elected), Duane Appel, Jake Reitzel, Mark Trausch (re-elected) and Jon Hake
(re-elected). Not pictured is Manager/Treasurer Rick Dunbar.
By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
For the ninety-fifth time, Edon Farmers Cooperative Association stockholders convened to conduct business during their annual meeting held Saturday,
November 8, 2014 at Edon Northwest
Local Schools. Nearly three hundred
members and guests dined on a delicious steak and chicken dinner prepared
by school personnel and served by FFA
members; providing musical entertainment for the event was the EHS cast of
The Wedding Singer.
As the night got underway, Chairman
Rob Walz warmly welcomed those in attendance before Rod Stoller of Arend,
Laukuf and Stoller, Inc., Certified Public
Accountants, presented the financial report for Fiscal Year 2014. Noting sales
of $105,754,135 generated net margins
of $1,758,067 after taxes, Stoller stated
once again it was a good, strong, financial year for the Associations members
and patrons.
Reiterating Stollers remarks, Chairman Walz offered his thanks to everyone
as well. Weve had another successful
year here at the Co-Op, he said. Special thanks [is paid] to you, the patrons,
the employees and our Board ~ it takes
all three ingredients for the Co-Op to remain successful. Walz then went on to
recap the Cooperatives asset purchases,
major improvements and undertakings
over the past twelve months, sharing the
Board of Directors had:

Agreed on an additional threeyear contract with Manager Rick Dunbar.

Undergone the largest capital
improvement project to date: putting up
a seven-thousand-ton fertilizer facility at
Plant II.

Upgraded unloading pits, thereby increasing the number of semis handled per hour from four to thirteen.

Added a seven-hundred thou-
sand bushel grain tank at the Montpelier Plant; concrete work is now underway.

Purchased fifty-thousand dollars worth of fertilizer equipment.

Replaced two pick-up trucks
and added a semi-tractor in Edon.

Purchased an Edon Village property to help create more of a "buffer zone"
between the elevator and local residents.

Awarded one-thousand dollar scholarships to Wyatt Zulch (Edon),
Kaylyn Sack (Edgerton) and Nathan
Buehrer (Montpelier).

Continued its support of 4-H
throughout seven surrounding counties
across three states; this year's Junior
Fair Livestock Sales purchases reached
nearly twenty-two thousand dollars.

Paid out six hundred fifty-nine
thousand dollars in patronage this past
February and picked up two hundred
thirty-five thousand dollars in past equity. Additionally, the association will
pay back at least ten percent of profits
for back patronage on top of four hundred forty-two thousand dollars from
this years business (paid to members in
February 2015).
Additionally that evening, Manager Rick Dunbar paused to share with
stockholders his thoughts and observations of the past fiscal year.
"Last year, we took in over thirteen
million bushels of grain ~ the best we've
ever done," he began. "I think we're going to do it again this year." Several
acres coming out of the CRP program
and placed into beans helped contribute
to over three million bushels brought in
at harvest. Prior to that, a million bushels of wheat were taken in; however, the
presence of vomitoxin overshadowed the
accomplishment.
"USDA restrictions
call for one part [vomitoxin] per million;
flour mills will take two and we have
four," explained Dunbar. Two hundred
thousand bushels still remain onsite, tying up storage needed for beans.
"The good thing about
it (I told the Board), is we'll
probably need to build another bin!" While it will be
a struggle, Dunbar is optimistic about getting rid of
the wheat sometime next
summer.
With
the
current
harvest winding down,
the number of bushels
brought in keeps climbing. "Our fall harvest ...
"The Village Reporter"
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PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
PROCLAMATION With Mr. Kevin Motter, the Commander of the Montpelier Post
#109 of the American Legion looking on, Montpelier Mayor Steve Yagelski reads the
Veterans Day 2014 Proclamation into the official record.
By: Timothy Kays
The Montpelier Village Council

convened in regular session on the
evening of November 10.
Prior to addressing the business
portion of the evenings agenda, Mayor
Steve Yagelski recounted a recent trip
in which he witnessed a ceremony
honoring veterans. With Veterans
Day just hours in the offing, Mayor
Yagelski said, We honor the veterans,
but I dont feel that its right to honor

them on a special day. I think that it
should be EVERY day that we honor
the veterans.
With that, Mayor Yagelski recognized
Mr. Kevin Motter, the Commander
of American Legion Post #109 in
Montpelier, and standing beside him,
read an official proclamation into the
record. Saying, Whereas, all veterans,
those still living and those who have
CONTINUED TO PAGE 22
Wauseons Mayor Huner

First Latino Mayor In Ohio
By: Shar Dimick
Kathy Huner never

expected to be Mayor of
Wauseon this year - let
alone the first woman
mayor of Wauseon and
the first Latino mayor in
Ohio.
Elected to council in
January of 2000, Huner
served three terms until
she resigned in December
2012 to run for mayor
against Doug Shaw. I
lost to Doug, but it was
a close race so I knew
that Wauseon was still
supporting my views. I
took two years off and I
thought I was done with
politics, but I missed the
serving and many people
encouraged me to run
again.
Re-elected to council
PHOTO PROVIDED
in January 2014, Huner
said, I was so pleased. EAGER TO GET TO WORK ... Wauseons new Mayor
They wanted me back in. Kathy Huner sits at her desk.
I never expected the turn
be the president of council, Heather
of events.
Referring to Mayor Doug Shaws Kost. When Kost stepped aside due to
retirement
announcement,
Huner schedule considerations and instead
said that according to the by-laws
CONTINUED TO PAGE 18
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Area Obituaries & Death Notices

William L. Osterhout (1927 - 2014)
Amelia H. Kasper (1914 - 2014)
Annabelle L. Allomong (1930 - 2014)
William L. Osterhout,
age 87, of Hilliard, FL
and formerly of Delta,
peacefully passed away at
Medwest Hospice in Sylva,
NC on Saturday, November
8, 2014. He was born in
Lucas County on March
14, 1927 to the late Delbert
L. Osterhout and Barbara
(Harris) Osterhout.
William was a truck
driver for many years,
most recently driving for
High Acres Fertilizer Plant
before retiring. He was also a volunteer fireman for River
Road Fire and Rescue in Hilliard, FL.
Along with his parents William was preceded in death
by his wife, Pauline E. (Taylor) Osterhout; siblings,
Clara, Floyd and Harley. He is survived by his children,
Les (Candee) Osterhout, Sharon Ivey, Michael Osterhout
and Delbert (Sandra) Osterhout; siblings, Evelyn, Betty
and Don Osterhout; grandchildren, great grandchildren
and great great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing a show of sympathy
are asked to make contributions to the River Road Fire
and Rescue, P.O Box 5030, Callahan, FL 32011 in his
memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family
through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com
Amelia H. Kasper, age

100, of Wauseon, passed
away Tuesday, November
11, 2014 at the Lutheran
Home in Napoleon. She
had lived in Bryan for
over 60 and worked at the
Aro Corporation, before
returning to Wauseon in
1992.
Amelia
was
born
in Wauseon, Ohio on
February 14, 1914, the
eldest daughter of the
late Conrad and the late
Amelia (Stromberger) Haas. On August 10, 1960 she
married Fred Kasper, and he preceded her in death
in 1982. Mrs. Kasper was a lifelong member of Trinity
Lutheran Church in Wauseon.
She is survived by sisters Rosa (Robert) Williams
of Perrysburg and Irene (Hal) Garrow of Wauseon,
as well as many nieces, nephews and step-children.
Preceding her in death was her brother, Carl
Haas; sisters, Katherine Wanner, Marie Dinius,
Anna Weber, Bertha Graber, Martha Wagner, Laura
Mull and Ada Haas.
The family requests that memorial contributions
be given to Trinity Lutheran Church. Online
condolences may be offered to the family at www.
grisierfh.com.
Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon has
been entrusted with arrangements.
Annabelle L. Allomong,
age 83, of Edon, Ohio,
died at 2:20 A.M. on
Wednesday, November 12,
2014, at Hillside Country
Living near Bryan, Ohio,
where she was a resident.
Mrs. Allomong was a 1948
graduate of Edon High
School and was employed
by The Aro Corporation in
Bryan as an administrative
assistant and secretary,
retiring with thirty-five
years of service. She was a
member of the Edon United Methodist Church, where
she was active in several committees, and was a former
longtime member of Chapter #271, Order of the Eastern
Star in Edon, where she was Past Worthy Matron.
Most of all, she enjoyed shopping and spending time
with her family.
Annabelle L. Allomong was born on December 17,
1930, in West Unity, Ohio, the daughter of Leland
and Wilma (Kutzli) Meyers, Sr. She married LaMar
Allomong, her husband of 64 years, on September 8,
1950, in Edon, and he survives.
Also surviving are one son, Randy (Connie)
Allomong, of Edon; one daughter, Julie A. (Peter
DeWolf) Allomong, of Playa del Rey, California; three
grandchildren, Jeremy Allomong, of Edon, Jamie
(Justin) Allomong Hale, of Sylvania, Ohio, and Dr.
Jared (Risa) Allomong, of Longmont, Colorado; and
two great-grandchildren, Xavier and Aliyah Hale, of
Sylvania. She was preceded in death by her parents,
one sister, Berneda A. Firestone, and one brother,
Leland Meyers.
Memorials in remembrance of Annabelle are
requested to the Alzheimers Foundation, Edon United
Methodist Church or Columbia Church of Christ.
To sign the online register or to send condolences,
please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com
Rebecca Jean Goetz (1960 - 2014)

Rebecca Jean Goetz, 53
years, of Toledo, passed
away Monday, November
10, 2014 at Heartland of
Waterville. Rebecca was
born December 9, 1960 in
Toledo, the daughter of the
late Thomas Wesley and
Margaret (Maytas) Goetz.
Rebecca had worked
at the Salvation Army
as a clothing sorter. She
enjoyed playing bingo on
Wednesday at the nursing
home.
Surviving are her six siblings, Arthur Artie Goetz
of West Unity, Linda Anderson of Toledo, Steve Goetz
of Norwalk, Robert (Nicola) Goetz of Defiance, Kathy
Russell of Augusta, Georgia and Peggy Heckel of
Toledo; special niece, Beth Heckel as well as numerous
other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death
by her parents and two brothers, Clyde Poncho Goetz
and Lester Goetz.
There will be no visitation and a Celebration of Life
service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are
under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 202
North Liberty Street, West Unity, Ohio 43570.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are
asked to consider memorial contributions be made
to the family, C/O: Artie Goetz, 310 S. Liberty Street,
West Unity, Ohio 43570.
Condolences may be sent to the family or the online
guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com
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Charles Stephen Chuck Eisel, 82, of Fayette and

formerly of Alvordton, OH, died early Friday morning,
November 14, 2014, at the home of his daughter in
Waterville, OH. He was born June 26, 1932, in Berkey,
OH, to the late Leo and Rosella (Miller) Eisel. He
married Nancy Ann Gelsleichter on February 4, 1956,
in Toledo, OH, and she preceded him in death on
February 22, 2006.
Chuck was a lifetime area farmer and a faithful
member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in
Fayette. In addition to farming, he enjoyed playing
cards and traveling. He especially enjoyed spending
the past seventeen winters in Arizona.
Surviving Chuck are thirteen children, Pamela
(Richard) Rosema of Augusta, GA, Stephen (Kit)
Eisel of Kennett Square, PA, Cindi (Dennis) Siegel of
Alvordton, OH, Vicki (Tom) Gray of Waterville, OH,
Edward (Samantha) Eisel of Fayette, Douglas Eisel of
Alvordton, Dianne (Jeffrey) Cole of Ottawa Lake, MI,
Dale Eisel (and Katie Fagan) of Cincinnati, OH, Kristi
(Alan) Krathwohl of Macomb, MI, Charles (Ester) Eisel
of Brownstown, MI, Matthew (Tammy) Eisel of Swanton,
OH, Patrick Eisel of Toledo, and Brian (Susan) Eisel
of McKinney, TX; 34 grandchildren; eleven greatgrandchildren; a brother, Orville Butch (Peggy) Eisel
of Morenci, MI; four sisters, Marie (Richard) Gallup of
Lyons, OH, Rose (Jason) Gleckler of Metamora, OH,
Carol Gleckler of Gilbert, AZ, and Alice (Larry) Mack of
Berkey, OH; two sisters-in-law, RoseMary Pontious of
Alvordton, and Joyce Eisel of Milan, MI; and a brotherin-law, Jan Gelsleichter of Tucson, AZ.
In addition to his parents and wife of 50 years,
Nancy, he was preceded in death by six siblings, Luella
Eisel, Rita Lumbrezer, Helen Grime, Leon Eisel, Jim
Eisel, and Donna Gallup.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial
donations to Ronald McDonald House (5444 S. Drexel
Ave., Chicago, IL 60615), Hospice of NWO, CHP
Hospice, or Our Lady of Mercy Church.
Friends can share memories and condolences with
the Eisel family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com
Roger D. Fether (1942 - 2014)

Roger D. Fether, age 71 years, of Stryker, passed
away Monday afternoon, November 10, 2014, at
CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice. He was born
December 22, 1942, at Wauseon, the son of Bernard
and Virge (Hochstetler) Fether. He graduated from
Fayette High School in 1960. He was a farmer and
drove truck for 45 years, retiring from R&S Lines. He
enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and restoring an
antique tractor.
He is survived by a son, Jeff of Stryker; a daughter,
Lisa (Brian) Lazar of McKinney, TX; grandchildren,
Daniel and Sydney Fether, Brynn and Lydia Lazar; his
mother, Virge of Fayette; a brother, Gary (Betty) Fether
of Fayette; a sister, Linda (Darle) Baker of Ohio City;
several nephews; and his dog Harley.
He was preceded in death by his father.
The family suggests that memorials be given
to CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice. www.
ShortFuneralHome.com
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KEEPING READERS NOTIFIED OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE, COURT & CRIME STOPPER ACTIVITIES
WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY AREA LOCAL POLICE, EMS &FIRE REPORTS
EDON P.D.
No reports received at time of
press.
STRYKER P.D.
(Nov 7) Keep The Peace
(Nov 8) Traffic Warning - Stop
Sign
(Nov 11) Traffic Warning - Failure to Yield
(Nov 11) Traffic Citation - Stop
Sign
(Nov 11) Fraud
(Nov 12) Traffic Citation - Driving Under Suspension
(Nov 12) Traffic Warning Speed
(Nov 12) Civil Complaint
(Nov 12) Citizen Assist
(Nov 13) Medic Assist
(Nov 13) Traffic Warning - Tail
Lights Required
(Nov 14) Citizen Assist
(Nov 14) Traffic Citation - Driving Under Suspension, Speed
PIONEER P.D.
press.
WEST UNITY P.D.
(Nov 3) Medical Emergency
(Nov 3) Speed (Warning) (3)
(Nov 3) Stop Sign (Warning)
(Nov 4) Animal Problem
(Nov 4) Well Being Check
(Nov 5) Agency Assist
(Nov 5) Accident
(Nov 5) Unruly Juvenile
(Nov 5) Improper Backing
(Citation)
(Nov 5) No Seatbelt (Citation)
(Nov 6) Medical Emergency
(Nov 6) Unsecured Premises
(Nov 7) Property Damage
(Nov 7) Unsecured Premises
(Nov 7) Traffic Offense
(Nov 7) Suspicious Person
(Nov 8) Property Damage
(Nov 9) Animal Problem
(Nov 9) Alarm
(Nov 9) Domestic Dispute
(Nov 9) Well Being Check
(Nov 9) Left of Center (Warning)
MONTPELIER P.D.
Chris P. Whalen, age 45,
Montpelier, OH, was arrested
on November 7 for open container. He was released.
FAYETTE P.D.
press.
WAUSEON POLICE
(Nov 6) 712 Wauseon Senior
Village, Welfare Check
(Nov 6) 1285 N Shoop Ave Unit
13, Investigate Complaint
(Nov 6) 336 E Leggett St, Animal Call
(Nov 6) 710 Hemlock, Transformer On Fire
(Nov 7) 455 E Airport Hwy,
Alarm Drop
(Nov 7) Vine St @ W Chestnut
St, Investigate Complaint
(Nov 7) Orth Rd @ Shoop Ave,
Disabled Vehicle
(Nov 7) 134 N Fulton St, Illegal
Dumping
(Nov 7) 120 Birch St, Narcotics

(Nov 7) W Leggett St, Suspicious Person
(Nov 7) 726 Lawrence Ave,
Larceny
(Nov 7) 235 McKinley St,
Threats/Harassment
(Nov 7) 840 W Elm St Unit 102,
Welfare Check
(Nov 8) 248 N Fulton St, Suspicious Person
(Nov 8) E Oak St @ N Shoop
Ave, Accident (Property Damage)
(Nov 8) 840 W Elm St Unit 506,
Identity Theft
Domestic Trouble
Vandalism
(Nov 8) 806 Wood St, 911
Hang Up Contact In Person
(Nov 8) 704 Fairway Dr Unit
206, 911 Hang Up Contact In
Person
54, Loud Noise
(Nov 9) 230 Orth Rd, Alarm
Drop
(Nov 9) Ottokee St @ Airport
Hwy, Disabled Vehicle
Suspicious Person
37, Welfare Check
(Nov 9) 400-B Ottokee St, Investigate Complaint
(Nov 9) 229 N Fulton St, Investigate Complaint
(Nov 9) N Shoop Ave @ E Oak
St, Disabled Vehicle
(Nov 9) 628 Meadow Ln, Investigate Complaint
(Nov 9) 700-B W Elm St, Suspicious Person
(Nov 10) 323 E Chestnut St,
Threats/Harassment
Larceny
(Nov 10) N Shoop Ave @ E Oak
St, Disabled Vehicle
(Nov 10) 137 N Brunell St, Animal Call
(Nov 10) 424 Ottokee St, Dog
At Large
(Nov 10) 1170 N Shoop Ave
Apt 54, Loud Noise
(Nov 11) 435 N Shoop Ave,
Alarm Drop
Unit 13, Threats/Harassment
(Nov 11) 221 E Willow St Unit
6, Suspicious Vehicle
(Nov 11) 123 S Fulton St, Investigate Complaint
(Nov 11) 125 N Fulton St,
Alarm Drop
Lost/Found/Recovered
(Nov 11) 248 N Fulton St, Larceny
Village, Harassment
Mental
(Nov 11) 725 S Shoop Ave,
Facebook
Threats/Harassment
(Nov 11) 310 N Brunell St,
Threats/Harassment
(Nov 11) 113 S Fulton St, Burglary in Progress
Narcotics
(Nov 12) 721 S Shoop Ave, Accident (Property Damage)
(Nov 12) 133 Cedar Ct, Neighborhood Trouble
(Nov 12) 840 Parkview, Assault
(Nov 12) 840 Parkview, Assault
(Nov 12) 725 S Shoop Ave,
Threats/Harassment
(Nov 12) 887 Burr Rd, Alarm
Drop
(Nov 12) 246 S Fulton St, Debris/Item in Roadway
(Nov 12) N Shoop Ave @ Banister, Accident - Injury
(Nov 12) 425 Cole St Unit 101,
911 Hang Up Contact In Person

Unit 35, Threats/Harassment
(Nov 13) 560 W Linfoot St,
Drunk
(Nov 13) 311 S Fulton St, Burglary
WAUSEON FIRE
DEPARTMENT
(Oct 29) 550 W Linfoot St, Unresponsive
(Oct 29) 205 W Morenci St,
Lift Assist
(Oct 29) 12735 Co Rd F, Ill
Subject
(Oct 30) 221 Greco Dr, Ill Subject
(Oct 30) 604 S Shoop Ave, Injury Accident
(Oct 30) 411 Cherry St, Ill
Subject
(Oct 31) 614 Douglas Dr, Lift
Assist
(Oct 31) 1060 N Shoop Ave,
Injury Accident
(Oct 31) 840 W Elm St, Seizures
(Nov 1) 314 Eastwood St, Ill
Subject
(Nov 1) 415 Cole St #14, Fall
(Nov 2) 303 W Leggett St, Ill
Subject
(Nov 2) 324 Barbara Dr, Carbon Monoxide
(Nov 2) 339 Barbara Dr, Ill
Subject
(Nov 2) Cemetery On Elm St,
Domestic
(Nov 3) 339 Barbara Dr, Unresponsive
(Nov 3) 4675 Co Rd 16, Fire
(Nov 4) 7300 SH 108, Grass
Fire
(Nov 4) US 20 Alt & Co Rd 19,
Injury Accident
(Nov 4) 415 Cole St #21, Alarm
Malfunction
(Nov 4) 774 Fairway Ln, Ill
Subject
(Nov 5) 840 Parkview Ave, Fire
(Nov 5) 221 Greco Dr, Lift Assist
(Nov 5) Co Rd 13 & RR Tracks,
Ill Subject
(Nov 5) 12735 Co Rd F, Ill
Subject
(Nov 5) 415 Cole St #21, Fall
(Nov 6) 318 W Chestnut St, Injured Subject
Village, Unresponsive
WILLIAMS COUNTY
CRIMINAL
Ashley R. Gambler, Pioneer, OH, Furnishing Jail:
90 days, with 85 suspended.
Fine: $300. Costs: $90.
Kristen M. Helms, Pioneer,
OH, Possession Fine: $150.
Costs: $40.
Theodore B. McDaniel II,
Bryan, OH, Assault Jail: 180
days suspended. Fine: $350.
Costs: $292.50.
Scott A. Lirot, Bryan, OH,
Illegal Distribution of Cigarettes Jail: 30 days suspended. Fine: $250. Costs: $84.
Christina Hernandez, Bryan,
OH, Passing Bad Check Jail:
30 days suspended.
Fine:
$100. Costs: $84.
Matthew A. Vasquez, Bryan, OH, Disorderly Conduct
Fine: $75. Costs: $79.
Alex S. Reidt, Bryan, OH,
Possession Waive Amount:
$175.
Chris P. Whalen, Montpelier,
OH, Open Container Fine:
$90. Costs: $85.
WILLIAMS COUNTY
TRAFFIC
Alexander
Dombrowski,
Edon, OH, OVI/Under the Influence Jail: 20 days, with
17 suspended. Fine: $650.
Costs: $94.
Jeffrey A. Greenler, Bryan,

OH, 65/55 Speed Fine: $46.
Costs: $79.
Bobby G. Dennison, Bryan,
Costs: $79.
Irene M. Hiltman, Montpelier, OH, Stop Sign Waive
Amount: $150.
Randolph J. Westrick, West
Unity, OH, Failure to Control
Fine: $50. Costs: $79. Seat
Belt Fine: $30. Costs: $40.
Bowen P. Aldrich, Edon,
OH, Registration Violation
Waive Amount: $125.
David G. Perdue, Bryan,
Costs: $79.
Joel E. Birky, West Unity, OH, Seat Belt Waive
Amount: $70.
Fine: $30.
Costs: $43.50.
Christina L. Lyons, Montpelier, OH, Stop Sign Fine:
$71. Costs: $79.
Jackie M. Conway, Bryan,
Costs: $85.
Jo A. McCabe, Bryan, OH,
66/55 Speed Fine: $46.
Costs: $79.
Vincent A. Rios, Bryan, OH,
Costs: $84.
Steven L. Ebersole, Fayette,
Costs: $79.
Jeremy D. Bowers, Bryan,
OH, Expired Plates Fine:
$46. Costs: $79.
Debra
L.
Grzymkowski,
Montpelier, OH, Stop Sign
Waive Amount: $155.
Sharon L. Jacobs, West
Unity, OH, Expired Plates
Waive Amount: $125. Fine:
$46. Costs: $82.50.
Alicia E. Fritz, Edon, OH,
Expired
Plates
Waive
Amount: $125.
Estela G. Bame, Bryan,
Costs: $85.
Christina L. Gray, Pioneer,
OH, Tag/Sticker Violation
Kayla M. Brown-Reisser,
Bryan, OH, 65/55 Speed
Gabrial E. Cramer, Montpelier, OH, 67/55 Speed Fine:
$40. Costs: $79.
Beth A. Habegger, West
Unity, OH, Improper Backing
Summar M. Orick, Bryan,
OH, Failure To Reinstate
Fine: $200. Costs: $79. Turn
Signal Fine: $35. Costs:
$40.
Kelsey N. Riba, Bryan, OH,
41/25 Speed Fine: $40
Costs: $79.
Carl L. Dickinson, Bryan,
OH, Failure To Yield to Pededtrians Fine: $150. Costs:
$79.
Justin D. Betzer, Pioneer,
OH, 45/25 Speed - Waive
Amount: $130.
Peggy A. Baltosser, West
Unity, OH, Seatbelt Waive
Amount: $75.
Alex S. Reidt, Bryan, OH,
Expired
Plates
Waive
Amount: $125.
Bryan J. Foltz, Bryan,
OH, Expired Plates Waive
Amount: $125.
Larry W. Howe, West Unity, OH, D.U.S./O.L.F. - Fine:
$300. Costs: $91.
WILLIAMS COUNTY
COMMON PLEAS
Mark F. Oliphant pled guilty
to Aggravated Possession of
Drugs, a felony of the fifth
degree. He was sentenced to
five years of Community Control, to begin after serving a
180 day term at the Correction Center of Northwest Ohio.

His license was also suspended for six months. Oliphant
was ordered to pay all costs
of prosecution and court-appointed council.
Mark S. Wallencheck pled
guilty to two counts of Theft
and one count of Misuse of
Credit Cards. He was sentenced to three consecutive
ten month terms at the Ohio
Department of Rehabilitation
and Correction. Wallencheck
Michael R. Moser pled
guilty to two counts of Burglary, a felony of the second
degree, one count of Grand
Theft, a felony of the third degree, one count of Breaking
and Entering, and one count
of Theft, both felonies of the
fifth degree. He was sentence
to separate two year terms at
the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
for the Burglary counts, a
one year term for the Grand
Theft charge, and two eleven
month terms for the Breaking and Entering and Theft
counts. All terms are to be
served consecutively. Moser
Willard W. Maddox plead
guilty to Illegal Manufacture
of Drugs, a felony of the second degree and Illegal Assembly of Possession of Chemicals for the Manufacture of
Drugs, a felony of the third
degree. He was sentenced to
a three year term at the Ohio
Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for the
Illegal Manufacture of Drugs
count, and a two year term for
the Assembly charge. These
terms are to be served consecutively. Maddox was ordered
to pay all costs of prosecution
and court-appointed council.
FULTON COUNTY
TRAFFIC
Sheena R. Baker, Delta,
OH, OVI/Under the Influence
Jail: 5 days. Fine: $525.
Costs: $80.
Rosey Frusher, Delta, OH,
D.U.S./F.R.A. - Fine: $100.
Logan J. Brooks, Delta, OH,
A.C.D.A. - Fine: $102. Costs:
$80.
Lemuel
S.
McCullough,
Wauseon, OH, 65/50 Speed
Waiver Amount: $193.
Richard D. Nyquist, Delta,
OH, Failure to Control Fine:
$102. Costs: $80.
Ada J. Shaver, Delta, OH,
Costs: $88.
Melissa S. Campo, Swanton, OH, Expired Plates Fine:
$12. Costs: $80.
Mary McBride, Delta, OH,
Improper Backing Fine:
$102. Costs: $80.
Daniel
E.
Langenderfer,
Delta, OH, A.C.D. - Waiver
Amount: $182.
Kristie L. Humbert, Fayette,
Costs: $88.
Michael R. Foster, Swanton,
Costs: $80.
Freida M. Sauder, Wauseon,
OH, Failure to Yield Fine:
$102. Costs: $88.
Julie D. St. John, Stryker,
OH, Failure to Yield Fine:
$102. Costs: $88.
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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY AREA

LOCAL POLICE, EMS &FIRE REPORTS
Cheryl A. Metro, Delta, OH, 67/55

Speed Fine: $37. Costs: $80.
Jacob I. Short, West Unity, OH,
A.C.D. - Fine: $103. Costs: $80.
Nikole L. Almendinger, Swanton,
OH, 44/25 Speed Fine: $47. Costs:
$80.
Heather Straub, Swanton, OH,
40/25 Speed Fine: $47. Costs: $80.
Susan M. Wilson, Wauseon, OH,
Seatbelt Fine: $30. Costs: $43.
FULTON COUNTY
CRIMINAL
Rosey E. Frusher, Wauseon, OH,
Domestic Violence Fine: $100. Total Owed: $263.
James M. Valerius II, Wauseon,
OH, Disorderly Conduct Fine: $100.
Costs: $70.
Jeff Williams, Delta, OH, Restrained
Dog Total Owed: $1,561.77 (Restitution to Tina Alvarez). Costs: $70.
FULTON COUNTY
COMMON PLEAS
Lemuel McCullough pled guilty
to Domestic Violence. He was sentenced to a one year term at the Ohio
Department of Rehabilitation and
Correction.
FULTON COUNT
DIVORCES GRANTED
Michelle Langenderfer, of Swanton,
OH and Richard L. Langenderfer III,
of Toledo, OH.
FULTON COUNTY
CRIME STOPPERS
The Fulton County Crime Stopper Program would like your help
in solving the following crimes:
Authorities are investigating a
burglary at 15462 County Road 142, Lyons, Ohio. On October 1, 2014,
the owner reported that the residence had been broken into. Entry
occured between 10:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. Approximately $4,700
worth of items werre taken including a 50 inch Sanyo TV, a Hoyt Vetrix compound bow, Parker cross
bow with red and black bow strings,
red dot scope and orange and white
arrows, X-Box 360, 20 gauge shotgun, Winchester .22 cal lever action
rifle, 50 Thompson center fire muzzle loader with scope, Remington
Wing Master shotgun, and a Browning automatic shotgun believed to
be from Belgium.
Authorities are also investigating
the burglary and theft of firearms
from 2979 County Road L, Swanton. On October 26, 2014, the homeowner reported that several guns
were taken from the residence, including a Hi-Point semi-automatic
black hand gun, Model C9, a HiPoint Model JC40 semi-automatic
handgun, a Hi-Point black semi-automatic carbine, and a Winchester
pump action shotgun. Also taken
were gas cans, a hand-powered log
splitter, and a blue tool box containing hand tools. Total value loss is
approximately $2,000.
If you have any information concerning these crimes that could
lead to the arrest and incarceration
of the person(s) involved, please
contact the Fulton County Crime
Stopper Hotline. Anyone with information about these or any other
felony will be eligible for a reward
of up to $1,000 cash. Call is confidential and anonymous. The number to call day or night is 1-800255-1122, toll free.
Pioneer Area Crash Kills

Montpelier Man During Friday
Night Icy Road Conditions
By: Forrest R. Church
Village of Pioneer The Ohio State
Highway Patrol responded to a two
vehicle crash at approximately 8:29 PM
on US Highway 20, one half mile west of
County Road 15 in Madison Township,
Williams County, near the village of
Pioneer. A 2000 Ford Explorer, driven
by 87 year old Lavon Joice of Montpelier,
was eastbound on US20 and lost control
of his vehicle, and ended up going left of
center into the westbound lane striking
a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500, which was
being driven westbound by 49 year old
Roger Cordray of Toledo.
Lavon Joice was pronounced dead
at the scene by the Williams County
Coroner, and Roger Cordray was
transported to Montpelier Hospital.

Both drivers were wearing safety belts
at the time of the crash. The Highway
Patrol was assisted by Williams County
Sheriffs Office, Williams County EMS,
Williams County ODOT, Pioneer Police
Department, and Pioneer and Kunkle
Fire Departments.
Alerts went out around 9 p.m. that
a Level I travel advisory was issued for
Williams County as a heavy snow band
was creating white out conditions and
black ice, especially in the northern half
of the county as several accidents were
reported in the area.
The
crash
remains
under
investigation.
Forrest R. Church may be reached at
publisher@thevillagereporter.com
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Olde Tyme
Holiday Gathering
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Montpelier, Ohio
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FIRE ... Firefighters work to entinguish flames at Certified Document Destruction.
By T.J. Hug
For the third time in less than ten
years, the plant on the 300 block of West
Chestnut Street caught fire.
It was at 2:09 A.M. on Firday morning that a Wauseon Police Officer on
patrol noticed a large amount of smoke
rising from the downtown area. That
officer quickly traced the source of the
black exhaust to a commercial building
engulfed in flames at the corner of West
Chestnut and North Brunell Streets, a
manufacturing plant known as Certified
Document Destruction. The Wasueon
Fire Department was immediately notified.
Wauseon didnt have to handle the
situation alone, though. Several other
towns assisted in the attempt to put out
the fire. Swanton, Delta, Archbold, and
Morenci all dispatched members of their
respective fire departments to support
their Wauseon counterpart.
Strong winds and cold weather made
fighting the fire difficult to fight. Another challenge firefighters faced was the
high number of flammable of chemical
and paper materials feeding the flames
from within the burning structure. Adding even further complication, the buildings roof had become unstable during
the fire as well.
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Various Musical Groups

performing prior to parade
6:00 pm Parade from fairgrounds to downtown

Immediately following the parade:
Empire Street Mini Mall
Lighting of Community Christmas Tree
and Caroling
Kids Meet with Santa
Food Vendors
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One potential issue that never developed into a problem was access to the
area of the flames. There was some concern that a heavily traveled set of train
tracks which laid roughly a football field
away might hinder firefighters efforts to
contain the blaze. They were quickly put
to rest after crews on the scene reached
out to Norfolk Southern at around 2:30
A.M., requesting they slow down their
flow of traffic along that particular train
line until the fire was under control.
This allowed firefighters the ability to
come and go as needed.
It wasnt until 8:30 A.M. that the fire
was finally put out by the five crews
working the scene. By then, the grinder
and paper storage were a total loss. A
total damage estimate was not available.
Fortunately, none of the plants fifteen employees were inside it at the time
of the fire. The company had shut down
for the night by 7:00 P.M. on Thursday.
This is not the first time the plant has
dealt with damaging flames. It had first
caught fire in 2006 due to an electrical
short, and again in 2011.
The cause of this most recent fire is
still unknown at this time, and is still
under investigation.
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Edon Farmers Cooperative Association For The Cure Fundraising Efforts
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lasts about fifty days
and in those fifty days,
we've unloaded over seven
million bushels of grain."
Good yields have been
produced the past two
years, an annual trend
Dunbar hopes to see continue.
Although having underestimated the size of
this year's wheat and corn
crops (and overestimating
the railroad's performance
at harvest); Dunbar was
quick to point out one
easy solution persists in
coming to the forefront:
more storage. "Just one

more bin would not only
solve our storage issues
but would also relieve
worries about when railroad cars would arrive; it
would also generate more
revenue [with bushels being kept longer]." In moving forward, perhaps one
more bin will become a
future project taken up by
the Board of Directors.
Before
turning
the
meeting back over to
Chairman Walz, Manager
Dunbar
acknowledged
current employees Greg
Chrisman (30 years), Mike

Long (25 years), Jeff Wilson (15 years) and Roger
Muehlfeld (10 years) for
reaching milestones as
employees of the Edon
Farmers Co-Op.
Thanks again for supporting your Cooperative this year, concluded
Dunbar. We really do appreciate your business."
To bring the night to a
close, prizes were awarded to lucky ticket holders. Overseen by Kylene
Nester and Rob Walz ~
with assistance from Directors Mark Trausch,
Keith Crowl, Mike Bever,
Jon Hake, Jake Reitzel
and Duane Appel ~ forty, twenty-five dollar gift
cards and five fall centerpieces were given away;
each board members wife
received a beautiful centerpiece as well.
With no further business to address, the assembly was adjourned
until the 96th Annual
Edon Farmers Cooperative Association StockPHOTOS BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFF
MANAGERS REPORT Manager Rick Dunbar shares a holders Meeting in Nolight moment with the Board of Directors during his re- vember 2015.
port at the 2014 Edon Farmers Cooperative Associations
Annual Stockholders Meeting. He went on to note plans
for an Open House at Plant IIs new fertilizer facility were
being finalized.
TOP WINNERS In addition to their baked goods, one-dollar donation from

each paid admission, 50/50 Raffle and tee shirt sales, Edons volleyball teams
held a live auction as part of its 2014 Volley for the Cure fundraising efforts. With
a successful bid of thirty dollars, Abbey Peters won the elegant Premier Designs
Courage Bracelet (donated by Jacque Radabaugh, local Independent Jeweler) while
Manahan Construction and PM Construction won the beautifully decorated cake
(donated by Kristina Coburn) with a top bid of one hundred dollars. Presenting the
auction items to Abbey and Gary Manahan is Edon Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach
Madison Muehlfeld (center). Over eight hundred dollars was raised by 2014 Volley
for the Cure efforts at EHS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PAGE 6.
Lucinda Held-Faulhaber
may be reached at
WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO - THE EDON COMMERCIAL
1993 Edon Varsity Volleyball
VARSITY VOLLEYBALL ... Row 1: Manager Christie Oberlin, Corena Petre, Jen
Luce, Tricia Swank, Tammy Sheppard, Care Gilbert, Jen Radabaugh. Row 2:
Manager Valerie Wise, Miriam Muelhfeld, Amy Muelhfeld, Alicia Brown, Wendy
Hug, Christa Osmun, Coach Don Walton.
SERVICE AWARD During the 2014 Annual Meeting, Edon Farmers Cooperative Associations Board of Directors honored employees for special years of service. Congratulated by Manager Rick Dunbar on his thirty years of service is Greg Chrisman (left).
DRAWING Kylene Nester, assisted by Rob Walz, conducted the annual door prize
drawing. This year, forty gift cards and five floral arrangements were awarded to lucky
ticket holders.
Edon Board Of Public Affairs

Accepts Superintendents Resignation
Personnel matters topped the Edon
Board of Public Affairs agenda during
its regular monthly session held
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Village
Chambers. Mayor Darlene Burkhardt
called the late afternoon meeting to
order with Andy Ledyard, Chip Hulbert,
Warren Henry and Fiscal Officer Heidi
Bidwell in attendance.
Accepted by the Board was Water/
Wastewater
Superintendent
Chris
Deckers letter of resignation effective
November 28, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. The
Board additionally noted Chad Ordway,
current Operator of Record for the
Villages Water Department, would
temporarily assume responsibility for
testing and operation of the sewer plant.
Mr. Ordway, a certified water operator,
holds Wastewater I licensure as well.
In other business brought forward,
members:
Agreed not to accept USABlueBooks

quote regarding a communitor for
the EQ tank; further information is
considered necessary before making a
final decision.
Agreed to re-key water and
wastewater facilities on November 28 (or
shortly thereafter).
Accepted the Minutes, Financial
Report and Bills as presented.
Signed the Shut-Off List.
Prior to adjournment, members
voted to enter into Executive Session
for the expressed purpose of discussing
potential hiring of personnel; no action
was taken upon returning to open
session over thirty minutes later.
Edon Board of Public Affairs will
hold its next regular meeting Tuesday,
December 9, 2014 beginning at 4:30
p.m. in Village Chambers.
May be reached at
EDON COMMERCIAL
70 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1944
Mrs. Louise Starr returned to Toledo Wednesday of last week after a
weeks visit in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Mauerhan.
Carmen Michael was re-elected
Master of the Williams County Pomona Grange at the meeting with Spring
Lake Saturday.
60 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1954
Sunday evening, guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Leo Lougheed were Mr.
and Mrs. Melvin Sterling, Mrs. Belva
Root, and Miss Maxine Root of Ft.
Wayne and Robert Huard and family.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kunsman and
Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Bordner drove
the Sampson Air Base in New York
where they spent the weekend with
Larry Bordner, who is in training
there.
Mrs. Zella Rockey and Mrs. Florence Bauer visited Mrs. Mamie Bauer in Montpelier on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Allomong
bought the Henry Zeiter farm of 40
acres northeast of town and moved
from the Maxwell house into their
new home.
50 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1964
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Birkholder and
sons Bradley and Kent attended the
Detroit-Minneapolis Football game in
Detroit Sunday.
On Nov. 21, 1963, Jay and Mable
Maugherman welcomed into their
home, a baby girl, Shelley May, 4
months old, born July 7.
Mrs. Meta Hitt, Miss Clara Estrich,
and Albert Reas were Wednesday
guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Estrich
at Angola. They enjoyed a fresh perch
dinner.
40 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1974
Ross Maugherman and son Tim,
Weir Dick and sons, Scott and Todd
attended the Globe Trotters game

at the Memorial Coliseum in Fort
Wayne, Indiana.
Gene Gearhart was honored with
a surprise birthday dinner Sunday,
Nov. 10. Those present besices Betty,
Mike and Andy were: Mr. and Mrs.
Kim Gearhart, Beth and Kristin, Dale
Gearhart, Jackie Hurd, Sherry Hurd,
Mabel Gearhart, A.E. Winzenried and
Jack Winzenried.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hurd and Michele and Nicole of Plover, Wis. returned to their home Thursday after
spending two weeks visiting relatives
ad friends in Edon.
30 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1984
The Mixed Chorale of the Edon
Church of Christ will be presenting
the very exciting musical More Than
Wonderful on Sunday evening, November 18, 1984 at 7:30 PM at the
church building.
A new section of Four County Vocational Schools adult education
Farm Accounting and Management
Program is now forming with classroom sessions scheduled to start in
the Edon High School Vocational Agriculture Room early in January.
20 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1994
The Edon Village Council was presented with a $750 check by Gary
Keys, of Municipal Affairs of Toledo
Edison. Keys said Toledo Edison has
donated funds for Christmas lights
in the past and that the check is for
decorative lights for small trees.
Jayma Lynn McClellen, Edgerton, and Chad Lyle Hug, Edon, were
united in marriage on Sept. 3, 1994 at
2 PM at St. Marys Catholic Church,
Edgerton.
10 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 2004
Four County Career Center is
pleased to announce Nilah Mohre
from Edon High School as Student of
the Month from the Industrial & Engineering Systems programs.
Edon Students Honor Local

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BAKE SALE Edon High School Volleyball teams were excited to offer fans (for
PHOTOS BY CHELSIE FIRESTONE, STAFF
a free-will donation) delicious homemade goodies during their annual Volley for
the Cure Bake Sale. Geared up and ready for customers are Lady Bomber Varsity PRESENTATION OF COLORS The Pledge of Allegiance follows the Presentation
players Kaitlin Chrisman, Alex Kiess, Karlee Trausch (front, from left); Nicole Newell, of Colors by the Edon American Legion.
Hannah Kaylor, Kaela Gearhart and Kaitlyn Sonneberger (back, from left); playing
in the Junior Varsity match and unable to join their teammates were Meghan
Dunkle, Shaylee Manahan and Breanna Davis. Later on, players paid tribute to
breast-cancer survivors and presented carnations to those in attendance.
Edon Lady Bombers set off Breast
Cancer Awareness Month when they
hosted the Lady Eagles from Fayette in
a special Volley for the Cure regularseason match. Intended to promote
breast cancer education and to increase
its awareness among high school
students, staff and community, the
event also helped raise funds for cancer
research.
Fans donning pink Volley for the
Cure 2014 ~ Pass.Set.Cure tee shirts
came out to support the teams efforts.
Through its 50/50 Raffle, auction,
free-will-offering bake sale, one-dollar
donation from each paid admission and
shirt sales, the EHS volleyball team
raised over eight hundred dollars for
the Northwest Ohio Susan G. Komen

Affiliate.
Since 2006 when two friends first
collaborated to bring awareness to
breast cancer, over forty thousand
volleyball players have participated in
Volley for the Cure. Last season, more
than two hundred Ohio high schools
joined in Volley for the Cure matches
and raised over $260,000. To date,
players nationwide have surpassed the
two-million dollar mark in their efforts
to support local Susan G. Komen
Affiliates.
Each match played, each dollar
donated gets the non-profit organization
one step closer to its vision: a world
without breast cancer.
may be reached at
PATRIOTIC SONG The Edon Junior High Choir both entertains and honors
Veterans with patriotic song.
MORE GENERAL AREA NEWS
Local Veterans Of Foreign

Wars Posts Seeking Members
For Motorcycle Riders Group
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts
in District #1 which consists of 34 Posts
in Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry,
Paulding, Putnam, Williams and Wood
Counties, is starting up the 2nd Chapter
of Veterans of Foreign Wars Motorcycle
Riders Group. If you are interested in
being a charter member and want to
ride to help out your fellow Brothers
and Sisters, be at the VFW Post #7424,
1133 N. Ottokee Street in Wauseon on
Saturday, November 22 at 1:00 p.m.

To be a VFWRG member, you must be
a member of a VFW, own an insured
CARDS OF THANKS Edon third graders thanked the veterans for their services
motorcycle and have a valid license.
with a handmade card.
Auxiliary members of the VFW can join
as Supporting Riders or Guest Riders
Even the youngest of students,
By: Chelsie Firestone
subject to rules and regulations. Once
without doubt too young to truly
the Chapter is organized, the meetings
comprehend the sacrifices made by the
will be voted on to rotate between the
It seems as if though very little
men and the women in the center of the
VFW Posts. See you there.
in the world of education is without
INFORMATION PROVIDED controversy as of late. Common Core, room, or even what those sacrifices were
made for, seemed to understand that
extending the school year, funding,
those men and women were important
and a long list of acronyms marking a
in their lives and deserved both their
multitude of state tests at times seem
attention and respect. Even the youngest
to define what education is about. It is
of students, so focused on the flag and
about so much more.
those men and women in the center
And, while we may not always agree
of the room It is a testament to the
on every lesson that needs learned or
school, the parents, and the students.
how to teach that lesson, there is one
Freedom is not free and all throughout
lesson that virtually everyone agrees
American history men and women have
every student should learn to be
made selfless sacrifices to ensure that all
thankful for and to show respect to those
of America keeps that freedom. It is an
men and women who have sacrificed so
important lesson to be learned and, as
much to ensure our freedom; a freedom
schools all throughout Williams County
that is at times defined by the right to
and, indeed, the country, stopped to
education by all.
pause, reflect, and give thanks to those
As the student body of Edon Schools
men and women, let us all stop and do
joined for their Veterans Day assembly
the same not just on Veterans Day but
on November 11, it was apparent that
every day.
the students had learned this vital lesson
To those men and women whom
well. While the students showed their
have served, are serving, and will serve
respects to the Veterans in attendance
there is no amount of words that a
in a multitude of ways that included
reporter can write that can express our
music, cards of thanks, salutes, and a
gratitude. The best we can really do is
donation of $345.32 from the students to
stand back and watch as the students of
the Veterans Memorial Building, it was
our schools, the future of our great land,
apparent that they were not performing
do their best to express that for us all.
these acts simply because they had
Chelsie can be reached at
been instructed to. Instead, they were
chelsie@thevillagereporter.com
showing their true and heartfelf respect.
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Various Musical Groups

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North Central Schools Pay Tribute To Local Veterans

By: Kent Hutchison
The tradition of honoring area
veterans is alive and well at North
Central Schools. This was evident once
again this year on Veterans Day as
several veterans and approximately 500
community members gathered for the
annual music performance. Students in
grades 1-6, as well as the high school
choir, under the direction of music
teachers Joe House and Jason Luthy,
put on another memorable performance
in honor of Veterans Day.
The Veterans, parents, grandparents,
and other community members in
attendance were provided with an
assortment of songs to commemorate
the sacrifices made by members of our
military while serving our great country.
The show began with the students
entering the gym and forming a human
United States flag in the bleachers.
Once again this human flag was able
to be developed due to the generosity
of Pioneer Mayor Ed Kidston, who
purchased red, white, and blue shirts
for the students.
Those in attendance were welcomed
by Army veteran, and North Central
Elementary Principal, Paul Jones. The
singing of the Star Spangled Banner
followed Mr. Jones words.
Bob Walkup of the Pioneer American
Legion and Pioneer Police Chief Tim
Livengood presented the colors, followed
by the singing of Grand Old Flag.
The crowd rose to their feet in unison
and was led by North Central sixth grader
Peyton Higgins in reciting the Pledge

of Allegiance, which was immediately
followed by the song Everyday Heroes.
America, My Home and AllAmerican were the next two selections.
The first song included solos from
Makayla Meyers and Adam Bentley.
The program continued with songs
performed by the high school choir.
The group sang the choir medley An
American Celebration, which included
the tunes America the Beautiful,
Golden Dream, and Battle Hymn of
the Republic. North Central Junior
Heather McConnaughey, provided a
solo during the middle song.
The elementary students continued
with My Country Tis of Thee. Audrey
Russell, Shailynn Bohner, Matthew
Pace, and Brenna White each had solos
in the song.
Jessica Gutierrez and Jazmine
Hendricks stepped to the microphone
for solos during Thank a Vet. The
program continued as the students
sang America the Beautiful and Stars
and Stripes Forever.
Mr. Luthy then provided an
explanation of The Armed Forces
Melody followed by the students singing
the tune.
During the song, which
honors the Army, Navy, Marines, Coast
Guard, and Air Force in the order they
were founded, veterans in attendance
were asked to stand and be honored
when their particular branch was
recognized in the song. As the veterans
stood, they received recognition and
thanks from those in attendance by a
round of applause.
The event concluded with Mr.

Walkup and Chief Livengood leading
the colors from the gym, then the song
Mighty United.
Once again the students and staff of
North Central Schools provided a much

deserved tribute to the local veterans.
Kent Hutchison can be reached at
PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF
LET THE SHOW BEGIN ... North Central Elementary students in grades 1-6 are in
position and ready to start the Veterans Day program.
MOVING TO THE BEAT ... The students move in unison to the sounds of the
Service Medley.
REFLECTIONS FROM PIONEERS PAST
1990 North Central Girls Reserve Basketball
HONORING THE VETERANS ... Navy Veterans stand to be recognized during the
playing of Anchors Away.
GIRLS RESERVE BASKETBALL ... Kneeling: Krista Lamberson, Stacy

Thorp, Jeana Roller. Standing: Amy Greaux, Manager; Jennifer Clark,
Chris Houser, Jelly Oyer, Jackie Roller.
Kids Invited To Enjoy Movie

Artesian Of Pioneer Celebrating Matinee At Pioneer Library
AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION ... The North Central High School Choir sings
a medley of America the Beautiful, Golden Dream, and Battle Hymn of the
Republic during the Veterans Day program.
50 Wonderful Years Of Business
On Tuesday, November 25th, the library manager Rose King at 419-737Pioneer Branch Library will be showing 2833.
the movie Tom and Jerry: The Lost
INFORMATION PROVIDED
Dragon from 3:00 to 4:00
pm. Come watch the
latest adventure of the cat
and mouse duo, who find
a mysterious egg, which
hatches into a baby
dragon. Things quickly
become hairy, when the
babys
fire-breathing
mother begins to look
for the little dragon, but
shes not the only one...a
powerful witch named
Drizelda has evil plans
for the baby dragon! With
the help of their animal
friends, Tom and Jerry
RESTAURANT
must fight tooth and claw
to stop the witch and get
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the baby dragon back to
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its mother.
This movie is rated
PG. The Pioneer Branch
Library is located at 105
S. Michigan Street. For
more information, contact
Call us for presale tickets for our
Thanksgiving Buffet
to be served from 11 am - 3 pm.
419-485-0700
PHOTO PROVIDED
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ... Artesian of Pioneer Inc. (a wholly owned Kidston

Family Company) in 2014 is celebrating 50 years of business and was honored by
Pioneer Village Council Monday night. Ed Kidston, Mayor of Pioneer and President
of AOP, received the award on behalf of the entire Kidston Family. AOP was
incorporated in Pioneer, Ohio in 1964 by R. Bruce and Clara B. Kidston.
Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary Montpelier Locomotives Honor

Welcomes Tanya Likens To Speak Veterans On November 11th
On ABLE-Ombudsman Program
PHOTO PROVIDED
SPECIAL GUEST ... Tanya Likens, right, served as

guest speaker for CHWC-Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary
Monday, Nov. 10th. She was the guest of Gloria Poorman,
left, auxiliary program committee member, presenting
her with an appreciation gift. Tanya spoke about the
ABLE Ombudsman Program serving the elderly in longterm care facilities in northwest Ohio. Tanya is also
currently undergoing kidney dialysis awaiting a much
needed kidney transplant.
Tanya
Likens,
Montpelier, staff member
with the Toledo office of
Advocates for Basic Legal
Equality,
Inc.
(ABLE),
was guest speaker for
the regular meeting of
CHWC-Montpelier Hospital
Auxiliary Monday, Nov.
10th at 1 p.m. in the
hospital conference room.
She
was
introduced
by
Auxiliary
Program
Committee member Gloria
Poorman.
Mrs. Likens reported
that ABLE serves 10
counties in northwestern
Ohio of which she covers
seven countiesWilliams,
Fulton, Defiance, Henry,
Wood,
Paulding,
and
western
Lucas.
The
mission of ABLE is to
provide the Ombudsman
program to improve quality
of life and quality of care
for consumers of long-term
care. This includes those
who reside in skilled care
nursing homes, residential
care facilities, adult care
facilities and those who
receive community services
such as home health care
or transportation. ABLE
covers 94 nursing homes,
62 assisted living facilities
and 90 group homes in
northwest Ohio, each of
which is visited twice a
year.
The Toledo ABLE office
currently has six staff
members certified by the
Ohio Department of Aging,
who
have
professional
backgrounds
in
social
work, nursing and health
care. They are assisted
by volunteers who receive
special training and are
certified. Funding for the
Ombudsman program is
provided by Title 3 grants
from the Area Office on
Aging of Northwest Ohio.
Currently there are no
volunteers
in
Williams
County for this program.
When
complaints
regarding long-term care
patients involving abuse,
neglect, admission and
discharge
problems,
inadequate hygiene, and
violations of civil rights
are received, Ombudsmen
responds,
investigates
and resolve concerns by
working with the consumer,
family members, or other
representatives and longterm providers to improve
the quality of services
by advocating changes.
ABLEs
Ombudsman
program stresses personcentered care involving a
change of environment,
systems
and
attitude,
focusing on a residents
quality of everyday living.
Ombudsmen staff also
provide information for
selecting a long-term care
facility; however, they do
not make recommendations
for specific nursing homes.
Information
regarding
Medicaid and Medicare
and
other
state
and
federal programs is made
available, as well as a
complete list of resident
rights. Program services
are free and provide
confidentiality and involves
the consumer throughout
complaint resolution.
To voice a concern
or
obtain
additional
information
on
longterm care, contact ABLE
Ombudsman Program at
419-259-2891 or 800-5421874. Options to report
elder abuse and neglect are
contact law enforcement
(call 911 only if in
immediate danger), Ohio
Dept. of Health Complaint
Hotline 1-800-342-0553,
Ohio Victims of Crime
Compensation Program1877-5VICTIM
(84-2846),
and for Medicaid Fraud/
Abuse
&
Neglect-Ohio
Attorney General 1-800642-2873.
Tanya Likens is also a
kidney dialysis patient on
the recipients need list
for a kidney transplant,
hopefully in the near
future. Sunday, Nov. 17th
a
200-helium
balloon
release was held at St.
Pauls United Methodist
Church, Montpelier, to
raise awareness for organ
donation.
Following
Tanyas
presentation,
Auxiliary
President Joyce Schelling
conducted
the
regular
meeting
starting
with
the Auxiliary prayer. A
moment of silent prayer
was observed in honor of
veterans, past, present and
future for Veterans Day
Nov. 11th.
Roll call was answered
to Who do you know
serving in the military or a
veteran and what branch
of service?. Minutes from
the previous meeting were
read by Secretary Connie
Dunseth. Treasurer Barb
Dietsch gave her report,
followed
by
committee
reports by Vivian Brown,
gift shop and recreation;
Deanna Gipe, sunshine;
Ruth Cooley, magazines;
Marty Brace, historian.
Vivian also thanked all
volunteers who assisted
with the Hospital Gift
Shop Open House Nov. 7th
which was very successful.
The
auxiliary-awareness
display included at the
Rainbow of Wellness held
Oct. 16th at the Veterans
Memorial Building was
shown at the meeting.
Volunteers
were
requested to work at the
semi-annual Book & Gift
Fair scheduled Monday,
Nov. 17th from 10 am-4
pm in the Montpelier
Hospital
conference
room. Vivian Brown is in
charge of patient favors
for November. Hostesses
for the day were Gloria
Poorman
and
Armeda
Sawmiller.
Plans were discussed
for the Lighting the Way
to Christmas Memorial
Program Sunday, Dec.
7th at 3 p.m. at First
Presbyterian
Church,
Montpelier. This event is
sponsored annually by
the Montpelier Hospital
Auxiliary and includes
reading of a roster of
names of deceased loved
ones, submitted by family
members and friends.
Bill Priest will serve as
master of ceremonies. Phil
Ennen, President/CEO of
Community Hospitals &
Wellness Centers, will give
the welcome and remarks.
Rev. David Tilly will give
the memorial message,
the roster will be read by
Bill Priest and Rev. Dee
Custar, and Ned Horton,
organist, will participate.
Special music will be
presented for the memorial
program by Doug, Ranae
and Whitney Heeres and
Levi and Erica (Heeres)
Suffel from the House of
Prayer, Montpelier. Serving
as greeters will be Lorna
Myers and Gloria Poorman.
Following
the
program, all are invited
to share fellowship and
refreshments provided by
the auxiliary. Volunteering
to assist in the kitchen
are Jean Young, Ruth
Cooley and Deanna Gipe.
In
conjunction
with
the memorial program,
luminaries in memory of
loved ones will be lighted
and displayed in front of the
Montpelier Hospital during
the Christmas season.
For more information to
include a departed loved
ones name in the roster
reading, please contact
Barb Dietsch, auxiliary
treasurer, at 419-4853229.
The auxiliary Christmas
Luncheon will be held
Monday, Dec. 8th at 12
noon at First Presbyterian
Church,
Montpelier,
with
guest
speaker
Jami Tusko who will
talk
on
Grandparent
Connections. Roll call will
be to share a Christmas
tradition.
Members are asked to
bring a Christmas card for
the hospital card shower
and non-perishable food,
cleaning,
laundry
and
personal hygiene items
for See & Do Club and
Helping
Hands
Food
Pantry, instead of a gift
exchange. Luncheon menu
is ham loaf, au gratin
potatoes, glazed carrots,
toss salad and dressing,
and pie. Guests are always
welcome. Members please
contact Barb Dietsch to
make
reservations
by
Monday, Dec. 1st.
PHOTOS BY HELEN ELKINS, STAFF
LETTERS TO SOLDIERS Brandon Vonalt sat with Mrs. Lee as she looked over
his letter to the classs new pen pal Derek Jimenez, an Army soldier stationed in
Germany.
PROJECTS ADD TO LEARNING Proudly displaying their soldier projects were,

from left, Joel Saneholtz, Isabella Thomas, Zach Petit, Dreyden Endicott, and
Sabrina Wiyrick.
By: Helen Elkins
Teachers
taught
students
the
importance of our veterans and military
men and women.
Many of the classes at Montpelier
were individually doing projects and
learning about Veterans Day, and Mrs.
Lees 2nd grade class shared what they
had learned about veterans and soldiers.
The students watched videos and
worked on papers before doing their
soldier crafts, Mrs. Lee said. They
learned about veterans, who they
are, and what they have done for our

country.
Derek Jimenez, an Army soldier
stationed in Germany, has become the
students new pen pal. As one of the
projects for Veterans Day, the children
wrote letters to him.
Mrs. Lee shared the importance
of what the military men and women
do, and have sacrificed, to help keep
America free.
Creating fun with projects and letters
makes learning that much easier.
Helen may be reached at
Montpelier Family Sends Out

Invite To Birthday Celebration
The family of Mary June Trott cordially invites you to come and help her celebrate
the 90th Anniversary of her birth date of November 28, 1924. The Open House
Reception will be held on Sunday, November 30th at the Montpelier Moose Lodge
from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. We respectfully request no gifts please.
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REFLECTIONS OF THE PAST
1958 Montpelier Octet
OCTET ... Left to Right: Lyle Traxler, Jerry Rhodeback, Marian Dean, Doloris Steinke, Lois Clark, Connie Welling, David Watson, Ronnie Miller,
pianist; Delores Haines.
MORE MONTPELIER AREA NEWS
Montpelier School Board

Hears Much In Quick Session
By: T.J. Hug
In a mere nineteen minutes, the

Montpelier Board of Education was
brought up to date on a good many
happenings taking place in their school
over the course of their November
Regular meeting.
In her report to the board, Junior
High and High School Principal SuAnn
Thorp gave the board an update on
the results of the most recent round
of OGT testing, stating that they went
well. Staying in the realm of academic
standards, she also informed board
members of a new incentive program
for grades seven through twelve. Every
student who made the honor roll last
term received a cookie from Cookies On
Demand. Eight of those students were
selected to attend a Toledo Walleyes
hockey game on November 19.
There may be a new science
curriculum at Montpelier in the
future, according to Thorp. A science
committee has been established to
explore alternative coursework for
kindergarten students through high
school seniors.
After making the trip to Defiance
College for the Northwest Ohio School
Leadership Conference, held on
November 22, the Montpelier Chapter
of the National Honor Society had
nothing but great things to say about
the guest speaker for the event, Ted
Wiese. In fact, Wiese did such an
excellent job of keeping his audience
engaged while still spreading a great
message, that several Williams County
schools are attempting to schedule him
to speak to their students sometime in
the month of January.
Defiance College also played host to
the W. Oscar Jones Choral Festival on
Halloween weekend and six Montpelier
students accompanied the schools
choir director, Mr. Leininger took part
in the event.
All third through sixth grade staff
members will undergo professional
development, provided by the Northwest
Ohio Educational Service Center, in
order to discuss the Partnership for
Assessment of Readiness for College
and Careers (PARCC) tests. The use
of PARCC tests will allow teachers not
only to better assess which students
are most prepared to continue their
academic career, but also which ones
may be falling behind as well. The
staff will focus on their own areas of
academic content as to fall in line with
newly set requirements.
Several donations were accepted

at the meeting. Miscellaneous donors
gave $70 to the schools library. The
Montpelier Eagles donated $3,000 to
be split between the National Honor
Society ($500), the Butterfly Project
($500), and Locomotion ($2,000).
Montpelier Athletic Boosters divided up
$12,444.99 among football ($4,400),
Volleyball ($650), Wrestling ($5,000),
and Boys Basketball ($2,394.99).
With a $250 award, Richmond
Machine contributed to Locomotion.
Miscellaneous donors gave $45 to the
Montpelier Athletic Department, while
the Bob E. Rose Fund donated $422 to
the department as well. The Montpelier
Chamber of Commerce made a $25
contribution to the schools band.
Sacred Heart Church offered $100 to
Locomotion.
Maternity leave for Stacy Guelde
was approved by the board. Guelde will
begin her leave on January 5 and plans
to return to work on March 24. Vicki
Martinichs plan to retire, returning
to work in a part-time capacity, was
approved by the board as well.
With approval from the board, the
school will purchase a new truck. The
vehicle, a 2015 Ford F250 4X4 pickup
truck, will cost $24,884.
Eight students were recognized
during
the
boards
Student
Achievement Liaison Report. Piper
JoHantgen was noted for being a hard
worker, good listener, and kind friend
to classmates. Having good character
and academic success in the first
grade, Jonathan Fritsch received
attention from the board as well.
Payden Boothman was recognized for
being kind and caring, with a heart
for helping others. Nominated for
always coming to math class with
a smile on her face, Katelyn Plourde
was also included in the report.
Analise Standish was described as a
sweet, charming girl who is kind to all
students and teachers. The learning
efforts and positive attitude of Sara
Lewellen were noted by the board.
Chelsea McCord was nominated for
taking pride in all she does and going
above and beyond what is asked of her
without complaining. Finally, Kirsten
Killion was recognized for her work
ethic, compassion for others, and
always being positive.
The board adjourned the meeting
without entering into Executive
Session.
Montpelier Chamber Prepares

To Do Without Buntain
By: T.J. Hug
The Montpelier Chamber of Commerce

will soon have some huge shoes to fill.
Interviews for a new Executive Director of the Chamber have been completed.
Candidates for the job are seeking to replace the soon to be retired Terry Buntain,
which is no small task. The board intends
to conduct background checks on them
next, something Montpelier Local Schools
Superintendent Jamie Grime has offered
to do through the school.
Someone has shown interest in possibly purchasing the Chambers current
building. The board has entertained the
idea of selling the structure for a few
months, but has no plans to list it, instead
opting to let anyone who may want to buy
it make an offer. Board President Jeanette
Hull will soon attend a grant writing program, as the building needs some minor
touching up.
On October 25 the Chamber held its
Halloween Revue at the Montpelier Fire
Station. Both the weather and attendance for the event were exceptional. On
the evening, 250 bags full of goodies and
treats handed out. The turnout for the
Main Street Park Trick-or-Treat was high
as well.
The Montpelier Library will host the
Putz House workshop on November 20,
from 6:00-8:00 P.M. On November 22,
a chili cook-off, book sale, magic by Mr.
Cluckey, and hay rides will be available
there. Two painting classes will also take
place at the library. December 6 will see
a class for children called Snowman occur from 9:30-11;00 A.M., while an adult
course featuring a Christmas Tree will be
held on December 11, from 4:00-6:00 P.M.
PHOTO BY T.J. HUG, STAFF
ALMOST THERE ... Terry Buntain, current

Executive Director of the Montpelier
Chamber of Commerce, has only one more
month of work before retiring from the
position.
The Ramada Inn will be hosting a Roaring Twenties New Years Eve party. Meanwhile, the Holiday Inn Express has invited
Santa Clause to stop by on Saturday, December 13. This information was conveyed by Hull.
A new pizza place is now open in Montpelier. Buntain informed the board that
Wyse Guys Pizza Shop is now ready to do
business in the community. She also let
them know that Kandace Potts/Salaz will
be hosting an open house in Evergreen
Manor on Wednesday, December 3 at 6:00
P.M.
The board has extended an invitation
to all chamber members to attend the
next board meeting to wish Buntain well
as she enters into retirement. Said meeting will take place on Friday, December
12 at 8:00 A.M.

Montpelier Elementary Entertains

Grandparents With Pirate Musical
PHOTO PROVIDED
ITS A PIRATES LIFE FOR ME ... On Tuesday, November 4th, 2014, The Montpelier
Elementary school and grades 3 6 welcomed grandparents in the school to spend
time in the classrooms with their grandchildren. Teachers and students welcomed
grandparents into their rooms for a short time before everyone was entertained in
the auditeria by this years 5th grade musicalPirates! 2: The Hidden Treasure. The
cast worked very hard and did a great job with their performance. Everyone had a
swashbuckling good time! The Montpelier Elementary school would like to thank
grandparents for joining us as the event was a huge success for everyone involved.
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West Unity Senior Center
Achieve First Place Win In
Celebrates November Birthdays
Information Systems Competition
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FIRST PLACE WINNERS ... Four County Career Center is proud to announce that
PHOTO BY T.J.HUG, STAFF four students from the Software Design & Web Development program recently
HAPPY - HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ... Celebrating birthday in the West Unity area placed 1st in the University of Toledos Information Systems Case competition last
this month are, from left to right: Mable Gacoby, 99, Gerald Shilling, 73, and weekend. The contest required the students to use information from a database to
Lauren Thompson, 77.
develop a graphical digital dashboard for a business. The dashboard will then be
used to provide at-a-glance statistical information to the business decision-makers.
Shown above with their trophies are the contest winners (LEFT TO RIGHT) Jennifer
Westrick (Hilltop); Carl Pippin III (Liberty Center); Colin Laws (Napoleon); and Nick
Peio (Tinora). Four County Career Centers Software Design & Web Development
instructor is Matt Geiger. Students in this career program gain early exposure
to the business, technology, and professional skills that apply to a broad range
By: Chelsie Firestone
issues have since been
Additionally,
Fiscal of technology and business careers, including software development, systems
THE VILLAGE REPORTER repaired.
Officer
Kim
Grime analysis, database administration, and management consulting.
West Unity Village Council To

Move To Monthly Meetings
Legislation regarding
members of the West
Unity Village Council
meeting only monthly
as opposed to twice
per month met its final
approval during the
November 13 meeting
of the Council. Future
regular meetings of the
Council will be held on
the second Thursday of
every month at 7:30 PM
in council chambers.
The fourth Thursday of
the month, which was
previously used for a
second meeting, will be
reserved for committee
meetings and special
meetings as needed.
During the meeting
Council also learned
that:
The maintenance
crew recently excavated
and repaired a couple
of curb stops, one on E.
Catherine and one on E.
North Street.
That streetlight
issues were submitted
to Toledo Edison via the
internet. Many of the
Work continues on
the deed to the property
sold to Roger and Brenda
Short
A sewer main backed
up heading east off of
Elm Street in the utility
easement. It was jetted
with the vactor truck
and is back to normal.
Maintenance was
able to get some of the
bulbs working on the
new water tower but
some still do not work
properly. It is an issue
that will be revisited
in the spring. Later in
the meeting Councilor
Dave Short did inquire
what needs to be done
to permanently resolve
the recurring problem.
Councilor
Randy
Mahlman advised that
they would probably
have to put an entirely
new system in. Council
as
well
as
Village
Administrator Ric Beals
seemed in agreement on
this as well as that the
possibility of doing so
might warrant looking
into.
Ohio Deer Hunting Season

Already A Success For
West Unitys Justin Wheeler
reported that the year

to date income taxes are
up 10 percent from this
time last year as well
as that she has been
reminded by the Board of
Elections that the seats
held by Kevin Gray and
Kirk Thompson, as well
as Mayor Peggy Bernath,
will be appearing on
the November 3, 2015
General Election Ballot.
The Park Levy will also
appear as a renewal at
that time.
Village Administrator
Ric Beals would also like
to remind everyone that
the maintenance crew
is still picking up leaves
and that any residents
who would like to have
their leaves picked up
should have the leaves to
the curb by November 26.
Council entered into
executive session with
no further action being
taken. The next meeting
of the West Unity Village
Council will be held on
December 11 at 7:30 PM
in Council Chambers.
Chelsie can be reached at
chelsie@thevillagereporter.com
WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO

STATE CHAMPS - HILLTOP
VARSITY VOLLEYBALL ... The 1991 Division IV State Volleyball Champions:

Front: Kris Engel, Lisa Cromwell, Hollie Borton, Brooke Belcher, Mandy Balser.
Back: Kris Belcher, Becky Fruchey, Lynne Borton, Jennufer Borton, Coach
Janice Bruner.
WEST UNITY REPORTER
130 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1884
The presidential election passed off
quietly in West Unity. There were 463
votes down 19 from last months state
election.
Pioneer, U.B. Greek, John Newcomb and W. Hershiser were attending
the institute in Wauseon this week.
Burlington-Apple quote 5 cents
bushel, pick them yourself or 10 cents
for delivery.
120 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1894
Warren and H.E. Webb have bought
out Adam Fissells furniture establishment her. Mr. Fissell will move to
Stryker and go into business with his
brother John.
A sight upon our streets yesterday brought to mind the scenes of old
pioneers 40 years ago. It was Henry
Flowers selling turnips from a wagon
drawn by oxen.
Married November 1 were George F.
Suter and Belle Welds.
110 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1904
A.J. Cain after spending two weeks
at the Soldiers Home at Dayton returned home.
Dr. J.I. Newcomb has purchased a
fine Baldwin piano through the agency
of D.E. Perky.
PHOTO PROVIDED
OH DEER ... West Unitys Justin Wheeler has already

had a successful hunting season. He recently bagged
this 8-point buck in a secret Fulton County location.
100 YEARS AGO

NOVEMBER 1914
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Estel Dean of Alvordton on October 16.
Last Tuesday was the warmest October day since 1872 when records began to be kept.
S.A. Steyer was in Kendallville,
Ind., last week attending the funeral of
his cousin, Mr. Bozier, who was over
100 years old.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Truman Wagner on October 22, a son.
A dinner party was held in honor of

Grandma Beatty, who was 91.
90 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1924
Albert Knapp and wife of Tulare,
Calif., visited Mrs. Emma Knapp and
family yesterday.
Married on October 30 were Mr. Joseph P. Barkdoll and Miss Mary Viola
Hunt in Ithaca, N.Y.
West Unity High School is more
than fortunate in having the services
of Prof. Tubbs of Bryan, who teaches
music.
Paul Starr of Leatherwood visited
his grandparents from Friday until
Sunday.
80 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1934
Misses Lenore and Lucille Beach
were home from Lima over the weekend. On Saturday night they entertained a number of friends at a treasure hunt.
The Hamer Stockton Bible Class
met with Mrs. Will Bly for a potluck
supper and social evening.
Marcus Yarger, with a party of
friends from Berne and Ft. Wayne
have gone on a deer hunting trip in
Quebec.
Mrs. Caroline Smith at the age of
97 from Coldwater, Mich., visited her
nephew W.W. Combs and great niece,
Mrs. S.L. Cliffton Sunday, enjoying
the auto trip very much.
70 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1944
Harmon Fox and wife, C.S. Horner
and wife, and Miss Lucile Moore attended the Sunday School conference
for officers and teachers at Defiance
Monday evening.
Miss Nina Hutchinson, who has
been employed at the local Toledo Edison Co. office, has been transferred to
the Wauseon office. Her sister Helen
will take her place.
MORE WEST UNITY AREA NEWS
West Unitys Holbrook Ministers Via Fourth Trip To Kenya

By: Timothy Kays
PHOTOS PROVIDED
ONE HAPPY GUY ... Pastor Holbrook traded an American necktie to Bishop Boniface Oloontare, and received
in exchange a beautiful piece of Maasai beadwork that he
treasures.
PROCLAIMING THE GOOD NEWS OF THE KINGDOM

... Bishop Boniface Oloontare, a Maasai warrior, brings a
message to the congregation.
Pastor Mark Holbrook

of West Unity recently
returned from his fourth
missionary trip to Kenya.
The Pastor of the New Life
Temple in Bryan, Holbrook was welcomed back
to his home away from
home with the typical
zeal that Kenyans have
for those who minister in
the name of the Lord. A
land of beautiful sights
and even more beautiful people, Kenya sits on
the African East Coast
with Somalia to the north,
and South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia
sharing the other borders.
Once arriving in the
capitol city of Nairobi,
Pastor Holbrook hit the
ground running. The
substance of the trip was
all ministry driven, he
said. They kept me busy.
They picked me up at the
airport and took me to a
guest house in Nairobi
where I was going to be
staying for a couple of
nights. I got up on Sunday morning and ministered in a little church in
Nairobi. On Monday, I did
a few errands, exchanged
currency, and picked up
some supplies that I knew
that I would need. That afternoon, I hired someone
to drive me from Nairobi,
back to Mwingiits the
same town that Ive been
to all four trips. I got into
Mwingi fairly late; we had
a car problem that had us
getting there later than
what we wanted to. We
had hoped to be there in
time for the evening service of a conference that
was starting that night.
He would wind up making
up for the lost time.
Monday night, they
told me, We have you
scheduled for the 2:00
session tomorrow afternoon, he said. I thought
that would be great. I
could get a good nights
sleep, and get acclimated
in the morning hours.
2:00 would be good
West Unity Three Arts Club

Welcomes Special Guest Samantha
Burdine At November Meeting
PHOTO PROVIDED
GUEST SPEAKER ... Samantha Burdine, a senior at Hilltop High School, spoke at
the Three Arts Club, telling of her experience at Buckeye Girls State. Pictured is
Samantha (left) with Ruth Parrott, club member.
The November meeting of the West
Unity Three Arts Club was held November
10 at the home of Ann Hollingshead.
Before the meeting members dropped
off items to the food pantry at the West
Unity United Methodist Church.
Samantha Burdine, currently a
senior at Hilltop High School was the
guest speaker. Last year as a junior, she
was selected as a delegate to Buckeye
Girls State. She was sponsored by the
Club, and the West Unity American
Legion Auxiliary. Girls State is held at
Mt. Union College during the second
week of June dealing with all levels of
government.
Samantha was very excited to have
attended this week-long workshop. She
was elected as a policeman and public
defender for her county. She joked that
she could arrest someone and then
defend them. A highlight of the week was
when Governor Kasich spoke to the girls
attending. Samantha said that Girls
State was a very positive experience for
her. She met girls from all over the state

of Ohio. She highly recommends that all
Junior girls apply to attend this event.
After graduation, she plans to
hopefully attend Defiance College to
become a computer forensic investigator.
The Club thanked her for coming and
wished her the best for the future.
President Emily Schlosser called the
meeting to order. Seventeen members
answered the roll call, What are you
thankful for?. In old business, it was
suggested to adopt a needy family for the
holiday season. This would be discussed
further at the December meeting when
there would be more information. For
new business the Avon fund raiser
was a success. The Christmas party
will be held December 8 at the Union
Street Grill starting at 6:00. Members
are to bring two bags of wrapped candy
to make favors for the Christmas party
at the West Unity Senior Center. The
meeting was then adjourned.
ONE OFF THE OLD BUCKET LIST ... Pastor Holbrook fulfilled two of his greatest ambitions on his recent trip to Kenya. He saw and traveled through the Rift Valley, and he
was able to visit the land of the Maasai, some of the most beautiful people in the world.
Id be ready. About 9:00

Tuesday morning, the director of the conference
came to me and said,
Uhhour next speaker
for the 10:00 session had
some travel issues, and is
running late. Can you take
that slot? I said I could
do that. Im here. Ive got
all my notes with me, so I
might as well. I ministered
at that morning session,
and at lunch the director
came up to me again and
said, By the way, we still
have you down for the 2:00
sessionis that okay, so I
took that session too.
Churchgoing Kenyans
are not like their American counterparts. The last
thing that they want is a
softball sermon. As Pastor Holbrook said, They
dont want you to do
something simple, easy,
cute or lightthey want
you to preach. Its as if
they want to draw every
ounce of anointing out of
you. They are hungry for
solid Biblical teaching and
preaching they just eat
it up. They begin to arrive before sunup. There
are people who arrive at
the conference with just a
toothbrush and a change
of clothes, literally. Thats
it. Theyll sleep on the
wooden benches in the
church, or theyll sleep on
the floor; they dont have
money for a room. Its
amazing as to how many
do that. They come from
50, 100 miles, or more.
They dont bring money
for food, simply because
they dont have any money
for food. If the conference
isnt able to provide meals,
they fast all week. By the
time that his first full day
in Mwingi was completed,
the hard preaching in the
dry, dusty atmosphere
had his throat parched
but that was just day one.
They told me, We have
you on the schedule for
Wednesday and Thursday as well, Pastor Holbrook continued. Okay

Im good. I could do that.
Then they said, One of the
gentlemen who was going
to be speaking on Friday,
since youre a guest, he
would rather give you his
spot. I said that he didnt
have to do that, but they
said, No-nohe would
rather you do it. They
have a saying in Kenya.
When the British were
there, they learned what
snuff was. They have a
saying, Your guests snuff
is always better than your
snuff. Five full sermons
and they dont want you to
preach 20 minutes! They
want you to preach an
hour, an hour and a half,
or longer. They want the
full load, and that was every day that week.
With five to six sessions
per day, there were more
ministers on hand than
just pastor Holbrook. One
of those ministers was
Bishop Boniface Oloontare, a Maasai warrior.
The Maasi live in Northern Tanzania, and the Kajiado and Narok districts
of Southern Kenya near
the Rift Valley. A strikingly
beautiful people, the Massai are famous for their tenacious hold on their ancient cultural values, their
beautiful clothing, and
their exquisite beadwork.
Later in his trip, Pastor
Holbrook was able to cross
two things off his bucket
list, as he accepted the invitation of Bishop Oloontare to visit his home in
Ololulunga. Those two list
items, seeing the Rift Valley and visiting the land of
the Maasai, brought a joy
that is still visible in the
smile of Pastor Holbrook
as he recalls the trip.
On his way back to
Nairobi on Sunday, Pastor Holbrook ministered
in a small church with no
roof in Kithyoko, about a

third of the way back from
Mwingi.
Next up for Pastor Holbrooke was a large conference in Nairobi. Shortly
after arriving, Pastor Holbrook spent time with
his close personal friend,
Bishop Robert Mutemi,
and his family. Pastor Holbrook celebrated his 50th
birthday on August 27,
but on Sunday night the
24th, he shared a birthday
celebration with Bishop
Mutemis daughter, Mercy, whose 25th birthday
was that day. The conference that was just ahead
was, by standards of the
African continent, huge.
This was the first time
that Ive ever done anything with the denomination that were affiliated
with, he said.
Continuing,
Pastor
Holbrooke described the
scope of the conference. It
may not sound like a major undertaking by modern American standards,
but bear in mind that this
was not America. This was
Africa, where foot and animal are still two popular
modes of transportation
in the gigantic continent.
The Pentecostal Church
of God has churches in
16 African nations, and
Kenya is probably the biggest and most active of
any of them. Of the 16 nations, theyve never had a
time when all their national leaders, the Bishops,
could come together. They
said, We need to do this.
Theres some of these men
who are on the same continent, brothers in Christ,
and theyve never met each
other. These men need to
know that theyre not isolated. Theyre in their own
countries, working hard.
Its easy to start feeling
like youre all alone.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 25
Hilltop Student Joins Four

County Classmates In Helping 8th
Graders Prepare For Their Future
PHOTO PROVIDED
A BETTER UNDERSTANDING ... Bryan Middle School 8th graders participated in

Exploring Careers Hands On for 8th Graders (ECHO for 8th Graders) held at
Four County Career Center. Career Explorers from the Career Center guided the
students through several careers that were of interest to the 8th graders as they are
looking forward to planning for their future. Shown with Bryan 8th graders (LEFT
TO RIGHT) Alex Bruce and Haley Stephens; are Career Explorer Carpentry students
Nate Smith (Fairview); and Kristina Eitniear (Hilltop). ECHO for 8th Graders is
INFORMATION PROVIDED made available to all 8th graders in the four county area.
MORE WEST UNITY AREA NEWS
Four County Adds Hilltop

Students To Business Professionals
Of America Officer List
Hilltop Assembly Teaches

Respect For Our Veterans
HONORING OUR FREEDOM FIGHTERS In the background, behind the flag

bearers, are Deb Schaefers 3rd and 4th graders who sang the theme songs of each
branch of the military as veterans stood to be honored.
PHOTO PROVIDED
FOUR COUNTY BPA ... Officers of the over 75 member Four County Career Center
Business Professionals of America (BPA) Chapter include (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT)
President - Clarence Hartzell, Computer Networking & Repair (Liberty Center); Vice
President - Bryce Link, Accounting & Business Management (Ayersville); Secretary
- Caitlin Meade, Computer Networking & Repair (Hilltop); (BACK - LEFT TO RIGHT)
AM Public Relations - Danielle Henry, Medical Office Technologies (Hilltop); AM
Treasurer - Sabrina Doty, Accounting & Business Management (Evergreen); PM
Treasurer - Hayden Galvan, Computer Networking & Repair (Archbold); and PM
Public Relations - Montana Carroll, Medical Office Technologies (Archbold). BPA
Officers sponsor various activities throughout the year and assist in the Northwest
Ohio Special Olympics. Four County Career Center BPA Advisors are Tina Short,
Accounting & Business Management; Mike Yeager, Computer Networking & Repair;
Mary Jo Beilharz, Medical Office Technologies, and Matt Geiger, Software Design & STAR-SPANGLED BANNER The Hilltop Cadet Band, under the direction of Sam
Maran, began the program by playing our national anthem.
Web Development.
MORE PIONEER AREA NEWS
Pioneer Council Has Busy Night
AS YOU CAN SEE ... Pioneer Police Chief Timothy Livengood explains his police REMEMBERING THE LOST In remembrance of the fallen and lost, the students
report to the Pioneer Village Council.
read about and set this table which honors the POW-MIA members of our military.
By: T.J. Hug
In less than one half hour the Pioneer
Village Council addressed a myriad of
issues both on and off the agenda.
To begin with, they will soon be
closing old lines of credit in favor of new
ones.
April McMillen, the village's Fiscal
Officer, was the one to broach the
issue of canceling the town's four credit
cards at the November Village Council
meeting, citing that two of the cards
designated for village use were in the
name of her predecessor. This makes it
impossible for her to make any changes
to the terms of said cards. The other
two cards are in the name of Mayor
Ed Kidston and Village Administrator
Alan Fiser. Kidston didn't seem too
concerned about maintaining a card in
his name, though.
I usually just make Al (Fiser) buy
everything, joked Kidston.
McMillen will set up new cards at The
State Bank, which is where the old cards
originated as well. The cards have been,
and will likely continue to be, reserved
almost exclusively for use during travel
by a village employee.
During his own report to The Village
Council, Fiser brought to the attention
of the council that the town is still
running on its backup power loop nearly
two weeks after the major power outage
which left most of Williams and part of
Fulton County without electricity for
several hours. The loop had done its job,
as power was restored to Pioneer a full
hour before anywhere else in the area.
Returning the flow of electricity back to
the main loop will involve shutting down
the village's electricity for anywhere from
two to five minutes, something to which
Mayor Kidston is not looking forward.
Preliminary discussions on the issue
led to Thanksgiving being pegged as an
ideal time to enact the necessary outage,
with village officials targeting sometime
in the evening. Such a plan would avoid
setting back the work of local businesses
and factories. However, there is still
a concern that the outage may affect
family plans for the holiday. Therefore,
the village will continue to evaluate the
best method of changing back to the
main power feed.
Artesian of Pioneer was recognized by
the council as it celebrates its fiftieth year
in the service of the Pioneer community.
Mayor Kidston, who happens to be the
Chief Executive Officer of the water
treatment company, presented an award
to other members of the family owned

business on the village's behalf.
The council elected to approve a 7.8
percent premium cost increase for the
health insurance of the village's ten
employees. Coverage for the employees
will be renewed through Medical Mutual.
Projections predict the cost of this policy
will amount to $128,004.28 in 2015.
On July 11, the Second Annual Kaleb
McLaughlin Memorial Ride and Organ,
Eye, and Tissue Awareness Day is set
to occur with the council's blessing.
Kaleb was the victim of an car accident
less than a month after his twentieth
birthday. An organ donor, the young
man's eyes were used to allow someone
the gift of sight, something of which his
parents are quite proud.
The Memorial Ride will involve a
motorcycle ride, a silent auction, an onsite gun raffle, a corn hole tournament,
and great food. It will help fund a
scholarship in Kaleb's name, which
will go toward allowing members of the
Future Farmers of America (FFA) to
attend conventions they normally would
not be able to due to financial reasons,
as Kaleb was a major enthusiast of the
FFA. The Pioneer Fire Department First
Responders will also receive a portion of
the proceeds for the event.
Pioneer American Legion Post 307
will play host to both the Memorial Ride
and the Awareness Day. Anyone who
may have questions about the event
should contact Kevin or Kim Oxender at
419-737-9675.
In an adjustment from previous
years,
the
Village
Administrative
Offices will remain open on Christmas
Eve, with village officials closing their
doors at noon. This move was made
in order to give employees of Pioneer
both Christmas and the following day,
Friday, December 26 off of work.
There will be a Safety Committee
meeting taking place before the December
Village Council regular meeting. Pioneer
Fire Chief Denny Fackler requested the
committee meet during his report to the
council. The meeting will take place in
the Fire Hall on Tuesday, December 16,
at 6:00 P.M.
This places the December Village
Council Regular meeting on December
16 as well. That meeting will occur at
7:00 P.M.
As for the November meeting, the
council concluded by entering into
Executive Session. There was no action
expected.
By: Helen Elkins

The gymnasium was packed with
students and community members
as Hilltop honored service men and
women, veterans, and family members
during their Veterans Day assembly.
Each year, Elementary Vocal Music
Director Deb Schaefer organizes an
event to honor those who have served,
are currently serving, or who have
lost their lives in combat. Students in
her music program, grades 3-6, sang
patriotic wartime songs and educated
the audience with stories of wars, past
and present.
The students also recited a story of
the POW-MIA Table Ceremony and told
guests what each object meant and the
importance of remembering our fallen
heroes.
Paul Kyser, teacher and coach at

Hilltop, gave an unforgettable speech
about his service in the military, what
led up to him joining, and the many
thoughts and feelings which he, and
other veterans, experience after combat.
Speaking of the men and women who
have protected our freedoms, Paul said,
It doesnt end when they get home or
off that plane. Their service continues
on and on.
He communicated to the students
the importance of respect for those who
have served in the military, especially
those who fought. His speech brought
tears to the eyes of many and ended
with a standing ovation.
On Veterans Day, Hilltop went overthe-top in honoring our American
heroes! Thank you for your service.
Local Four County Students Join

Classmates In Skills USA Chapter
PHOTO PROVIDED
LEADERSHIP TEAM ... Members of the over 500 member Four County Career Center
Skills USA Chapter include (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT) Shelbie Bartley, Graphic
Arts (Holgate); Karly Boehm, Cosmetology (Napoleon); Mackenzie Cameron, Law
Enforcement & Security Tactics (Tinora); Abigail Brink, Fire & Rescue (Montpelier);
Rachael Thompson, Fire & Rescue (Hicksville); Caitlin Meade, Computer Networking
& Repair (Hilltop); Cassandra Lewis, Commercial Art (Tinora); Brandon Notestine,
Computer Design/3D Modeling (Fairview); (BACK - LEFT TO RIGHT) Dylan Armey,
Automotive Technologies (Napoleon); Spencer Hines, Pre-Engineering (Ayersville);
Jeffrey Sparks, Computer Networking & Repair (Archbold); Bryan Garlock, Welding
Fabrication (Stryker); MaKenzy Huffman-Bowers, Fire & Rescue (Bryan); Skylar
Wyse, Law Enforcement & Security Tactics (Delta); and Kaitlyn Campbell, Law
Enforcement & Security Tactics (Bryan). This year Skills USA is participating in
the Together We Can Make a Difference and Neighbors in Need projects, state and
national Skills USA leadership and skill competitions, and sponsorship of student
assemblies. Krista Whetro, Cosmetology instructor, and Bill Parsley, Social Studies
instructor, are the Career Center Skills USA advisors.
Stryker Students Enjoy Lunch With Veterans & Send Cards

By: Helen Elkins
Lunch with a veteran was the
highlight of the day Tuesday, November
11, at Stryker Local Schools to
commemorate Veterans Day.
One way the staff and students like
to thank our military members, past or
present, is by having them come in and

dine with the students. Grandparents,
uncles, aunts, parents, or any military
family member of students were welcome
to come in and spend time together.
Military men and women dotted the
halls and cafeteria, some in uniform
and others in street clothes, and were
honored by students and teachers alike.

Some of the junior high and high
school classes were teaming up with the
Red Cross initiative Holiday Mail for
Heroes to send holiday wishes to active
military, their families and veterans in
homes and hospitals. The Holiday Mail
campaign gives schools, organizations,
companies
and
individuals
an
opportunity to honor our servicemen
and women by sending cards during the
holiday season, as stated on the Red
Cross website.
Mrs. Jimenezs 9th grade world
history class was abuzz with activity
as the students created holiday cards
for this campaign. It is a great way of
thanking our veterans and military
members while learning about the
freedoms they provide.
Thank you for honoring our veterans.
CHOW TIME IN STRYKER Marine Staff Sergeant J.R. Treace hung out with his
daughter Makaela at lunch as he waited to have lunch with his son.
CREATING IN COMFORT Before she created her card, Alexis Brooks picked a
comfortable spot on the classroom floor.
WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO
1948 Stryker Majorettes
LUNCH WITH A VETERAN Aaliyah Marino, a kindergartner at Stryker, had

lunch with her grandfather, Rick Wityk, a veteran who served in the Air Force from
1966-70.
Stryker Senior Center Celebrates Birthday

MAJORETTES ... Themla Fitzenrider, Arlene Hayes, Thelma Renaud, Joanna Warner, Janis Stamm.
STRYKER ADVANCE
110 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1904
Frederick Mittalle died at his home
here on October 25. He was born in
France and moved here at the age of
21.
Mr. and Mrs. J.F. VonBehren left
Bryan for their new home in Malden,
Mo., where he will be engaged in the
lumber business.
S.F. and Al Richard have returned
from Missouri where they helped Beucler and VonBehren build a two story
saw mill.
PHOTOS PROVIDED
BIRTHDAY Celebrating his birthday at the Stryker Senior Center this month was
Robert Chrismer.
Stryker Senior Remains Active In Community
100 YEARS AGO

NOVEMBER 1914
Bryan-Catherine Duhamel became
the bride of George Burchill.
Fred Donze will hold a public sale
on the farm 1 miles southeast of
Stryker on November 22.
Chlorissa, the one-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Haas, die
don Sunday, October 25 in Defiance.
Kenneth Herbert, the 21 month old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Cox died on
Sept. 29, 1914.
90 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1924
Henry Mignerey, Alfred Colon and
Clarence Vernier have gone to northern Michigan on a hunting trip.
Coolidge and Dawes are easy winners.
Donahey is elected Governor of
Ohio.
Thompson wins over Kniffin for
Congress.
GIVING An avid supporter of the Stryker Senior Center and the Stryker Area
Heritage Council, Helen Bell remains active in the community in many other ways
as well, using her free time and her talents to help those in need both near and far.
80 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1934
Frances Sanford was the winner of
the local Declamation Contest.
Jacob Patten, 73, of Pulaski died at
the home of his daughter.
70 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1944
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rudolph,
a son.
On November 4 a daughter was
born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Osborn.
Five men in Bryan were arrested for
intoxication.
Mrs. Mary Luty was pleasantly surprised when friends and family held an
80th birthday party for her.
60 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1954
Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Wyse and
family attended the dedication of the
Toledo Airport Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Harrison of Riverdale Mich., were Friday dinner guests
of Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Nichols.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Graber were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs.
Waldo Schrock of Fayette.
50 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1964
Linda Allgire emerged as the winner
of the local Cherry Pie baking contest
held in the Home Ec Department of
Stryker School.
Eli D. King, 76, died suddenly on
November 15 while driving his car.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Denver Mock on November 9.
The Park Board and School levy
both pass overwhelmingly.
40 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1974
The renewal of a 5 mill tax levy in
Stryker was approved by a vote of 630
to 101.
Mr. Arlo Fisher was injured in a
farm accident at his home when he became entangled in an ensilage wagon.
Mrs. Arminda Stuckey was honored by friends and family for her 85th
birthday.
Strykers The Loft Hosted

Peugeot Guest Speaker At
Community Fun-Filled
Stryker Heritage Council Meeting Night Of Magic & Comedy
MORE STRYKER AREA NEWS
APPRECIATING HERITAGE ... The Stryker Heritage Council, from left to right, First
PHOTOS BY HELEN EKLINS, STAFF
Row: Judy Keller, Helen Bell, Rose Burkholder, Sue Buehrer, and Anna Marie Sprow. ASSISTANCE PLEASE Jacob Froelich gave Terry Michael Owens a hand in
Back Row: Fred Grisier, Terry Wieland, Bill Priest, and Don Allison.
creating comedy and magic for the community.
By: T.J. Hug

How does culture affect a person?
This question has been asked
throughout the ages, and has been
posited in many forms. Some call
it Nature versus Nurture. Others
call it being a product of ones own
environment. However it is described,
the main point of contention is whether
humans are born with a predisposed
tendency to be a certain way or if they
learn to be who they are through their
environment.
Will Peugeot, a 1966 graduate of
Stryker High School, decided to do more
than just wonder about such things.
The United Methodist Pastor currently
living in West Lafayette, Indiana took
a three month sabbatical from his
congregation in September of 2010,
with the goal of seeing the land of his
ancestors, Valentigney, France.
The trip was to visit the town where
my great-grandfather grew up. Peugeot
claimed.
The desire to see the French town
of 11,500 people germinated when
Peugeot back in 1971, when he was still
at seminary school in Springfield, Ohio.
His religious education allowed for him
to just how dramatically culture can
affect a person, which made him begin
to wonder about himself.
Am I entirely an American product?
Peugeot asked himself. How am I like
the people in France?
Last week, four years after taking the
trip to Valentigney, Peugeot returned
to Stryker to tell his old friends and
neighbors about their lineage. He was
invited by the Stryker Heritage Council
to discuss his findings, as many natives
of the village have French roots as well.
One of the first things Peugeot
discovered was that the name he had
known his great-grandfather as was just
a nickname. Louis Peugeot was actually
Jean-George Peugeot.
A deeper examination of his family
line revealed to Peugeot that he was the
first in twelve generations not to be a
farmer.
But guess what my favorite
hobby is. Peugeot challenged, before
answering himself. Gardening.
Looking into the history of the town
itself, Peugeot was quite impressed.
This is the most important place
that no one has ever heard of.
Indeed, once those in town learned
to roll steel thin, their inventiveness

shined. The bicycle and motorcycle
were invented in Valentigney. It was
also among the first places to produce
an automobile, doing so in 1890 thanks
to a company that would later come to
be known as BMW.
As for how Peugeot related to the
people of Valentigney, he found several
similarities. The first of which was
appearance.
I look like the people there, admitted
Peugeot.
His aforementioned connection to the
land is also common in the area, even
beyond his own heritage. He also shares
a taste in food with the Valentignian
people.
Upon opening the floor to questions,
Peugeot was asked just how familiar he
became with the French language.
I will never speak fluent French if
I study it for the rest of my life, joked
Peugeot in response.
He did take measures to increase
his understanding of the language,
however.
With the Rosetta Stone
Program, Peugeot was able to prepare
for an intensive language school upon
his arrival in France. After completing
that course, he had a French pastor
arrange for a translator to accompany
him on his journey. Yet, after evaluating
his comprehension of the French
language, the translator was found
to be unnecessary. Though he could
interpret the words of people speaking
slowly to him, Peugeot was not able to
comprehend the fast tongues of street
level French speakers.
Peugeot was also asked why French
settlers chose Stryker.
I suspect that there was some kind
of land broker, he theorized.
The key behind such a hypothesis
is that, once French settlers began to
move onto the land, others from the
same general area would want to be
around them. This would help create a
sense of community between the early
townspeople.
So, how does culture affect a person?
Obviously, it creates some barriers
between peoples, such as language.
However, there are some innate
constants kept through heritage, as
Peugeot found out.
It seems as though it may be most
appropriate to label him a French
product made in America.
Kids Invited To Enjoy A

Movie Day At Stryker Library
On Wednesday, November 26th, the
Stryker Branch Library will be showing
the movie Mr. Peabody & Sherman at
1:00 PM. Come watch the adventures of
the advanced canine Mr. Peabody and
his adopted son Sherman, who use their
time traveling machine to go on the most
outrageous escapades! What starts out
as innocent fun, quickly turns dangerous
when Sherman take the machine on a
joy ride that causes a time rift that could
DAZZLED BY MAGIC Excited about being a part of the show, and amazed by the
card trick, Reese Hall, Miranda Pegorch, and Dylan Lester bubbled with laughter.
By: Helen Elkins
There was a great turnout and
excitement filled the air as the Stryker
community awaited the talents of
Christian comedian and magician Terry
Michael Owens on Saturday night at
The Loft.
The Loft is a Youth for Christ based
youth group for teens in Stryker and the
surrounding communities. The Lofts
steering committee likes to give back to
the community by hosting public events
as a thank you for their support of the
youth ministry.
The steering committee provided free
popcorn and drinks, and offered candy
bars, for a small donation, to profit the
running of the youth group. The adults
worked hard, behind the scenes, to
provide a fun, clean, and joyful night.
Saturday
nights
entertainment
alter the past, present, and future forever.

Will Mr. Peabody be able to use his wits to
save his son and the world before its too
late? Youll have to stop into the library to
find out for yourself.
This movie is rated PG and popcorn
will be provided. The Stryker Library is
The Fulton County Health Center, in
located at 304 S. Defiance Street. For more conjunction with Fulton Manor, will be
information, contact library manager sponsoring a Christmas Wish Tree for
Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081.
the residents of Fulton Manor.
The Wish Tree, located in the FCHC
cafeteria beginning Tuesday, November
25th, is a tree decorated with stars
representing wishes or needs of Fulton
Manor residents. The red stars are
for the ladies, and the green stars are
for the men. Each resident will have
one numbered star on the tree. FCHC
employees may choose a star from the
tree and take it to the Human Resources
office to receive the name and wish list
of the resident that corresponds with
the number on the chosen star.
maize/blue to represent your team in
Employees may then purchase
the Ohio verse Michigan rivalry!
and wrap items listed on the slip.
The Stryker Branch Library is located Gift Certificates to the Fulton Manor
at 304 S. Defiance Street. For more Beauty/Barber Shop can be purchased
information about the rivalry party, in the Fulton Manor Business Office.
please call Connie Aeschliman at 419- Generally, gifts have been an average
682-5081.
of $10.00 or more. We ask for your
INFORMATION PROVIDED cooperation in the following: Due to
Students Invited To Ohio

State VS Michigan Party
At The Stryker Library
Third and fourth graders from
Stryker School are invited to come to
the Stryker Branch Library on Monday,
November 24 from 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm
for an Ohio State vs Michigan Party.
Enjoy fun games, crafts, and snacks
all while rooting for your favorite team!
Dont forget to wear scarlet/gray or
BALLOON ANIMALS ADDED FLAIR Anxiously waiting for his balloon animal,
Alex Johnson laughs at the comedians antics and enjoys his 15 minutes of fame!
was spectacular and a huge success.

Everyone became involved in the show,
young and old alike, and had a wonderful
time watching, and participating in, the
antics of the star.
Owens, also a pastor of his own
church in Fort Wayne, gave an altar call
after the show, and over 30 boys and
girls came to the front and gave their
lives to Christ.
This Friday is Guys Night Out for
boys and men, 7th grade to age 99, and
they will be bussed to The Iron Shop in
Ridgeville Corners for a night of food,
fun, and guy stuff. Meet at The Loft by
7 pm. as transportation will depart at
7:15 pm.
For more information about this or
upcoming events, please call 419-3462348.
Fulton Manor Residents Christmas

Tree Will Fulfill Holiday Wishes
special diets, please only purchase
food and candy items if the wish list
specifically asks for a certain item.
Please attach your star securely to
the wrapped present and, if you wish,
write your name on the star so that the
resident will know whom he or she may
thank. Wrapped gifts may be dropped
off Tuesday, November 25th through
Friday, December 19th to either the
HR office or FM Activity office. Gifts
will be presented to the residents by
the Activity Department and Santa on
December 24th.
Stop by the Wish Tree soon and
choose that special Christmas Star. This
is your opportunity to share in the joy
of the season with a resident of Fulton
Manor. For further information, please
call the Activity Department at ext. 2798
and ask for Tammy. The Fulton Manor
Activity Department thanks all FCHC
employees for your continued support
in being a part of this special project.
GENERAL AREA NEWS
Readers Share Thoughts On Proposed Year Round School Option

Dorothy Jones
They are doing it in Auburn In. Kids
get same weeks off. Just split up thru
year.
By: Forrest R. Church, Publisher

FROM OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES:

YEAR ROUND SCHOOL SEASON - What
are your thoughts?
We looked at this issue inside last
Wednesdays edition of The Village
Reporter as reporter T.J. Hug reviewed
potential legislation by Democrat State
Senator Eric Kearney who wishes to
expand the school year to improve
education marks for Ohio Students. Last
weeks featured article also reviewed
what some local administration leaders
in Fulton and Williams County Schools
had to say about the consideration.
Online
readers
submitted
the
following thoughts, with over 6,000
viewing these responses online. Note some inappropriate answers will remain
unpublished - published answers
reprinted exactly as posted online:
Erin Yazel Wagler
I was originally against it. But I have
many friends whose kids go to school
year round and they LOVE it. They said
theyd never want to go back to the
original way. As an adult, I find that I
need a short vacation every 3-4 months
to give me rest and, in turn, increase
my productivity. Why wouldnt kids be
the same? A nearly 3-month summer
break is long for the kids and long for
the parents. It totally changes their
rhythms. Then when school starts back
you have to completely readjust the
rhythms once again. Year-round school
would allow for the kids and parents to
maintain their rhythms and routines,
while also allowing refreshing breaks
throughout the year. I am a fan of yearround school!
Darrel Demaline
No enough is enough!
Jody Fields
NO! I really enjoy the summer
break with my kids! We go on a family
vacation in June and then the kids and
myself go on a vacation with my sister!
If they go to school yr round so much of
that would change! And really dont you
think they deserve a break! When they
grow up they are going to have to work
everyday just like we do now! And dont
lie and think you would like it cause
deep down it will be a pain! Maybe some
of you dont like your kids but I do!!
Lisa Marie Smith
When will DemocRATS stop trying to
run our lives with their big government
ideas?
Dana Demaline
People that are for it just dont wanna
take care of their kids or deal with
babysitters.....its ridiculous and my kid
wont go to school all year around...
Kathi Dobransky Kunzin
I like the idea of year round school.
1. With society being filled with so many
families with only one parent, it would
be beneficial to have year round school.
It would take the child care issue of
summer break off the table for low income
families. 2. It would bring test scores up
because there isnt a prolonged break
for children in the lower grades who
need the foundational math and reading
concentrations. 3. High schoolers would
make an easier transition to a working
environment or college settings and
their time management skills would be
reflect this expectation. 4. Expectations
of true family time breaks would have
more meaning if the duration of breaks
are short but often. 5. Better budgeting
practices for teachers and support staff
for paycheck a all year long instead of
9 months per year. 6. Districts would
not have to put on operational levies
as often because budgeting and state
assistance would be constant flow of
funding. 7. More competitive with other
countries who follow a year round
school calendar. 8. There would be
more academic choices for those IEPs
(individual education plans) for at risk
or developmentally challenged could get
critical help during the school year. 9
better facilities usage for districts. 10.
Not so much emphasis on sports and
extra curricular activities vs academic
excellence. There 10 reasons.
Carol Grace
I loved having my kids home for
the summer. We made so many great
memories. The time we have with our
children, and their childhoods go so
fast. Summer was a wonderful family
time to share and grow.
Darrel Demaline
Its all about money any more not
education.
Linda Kirkendall Busch
NO WAY!!! KIDS NEED TIME TO
BE KIDS WITH THEIR FAMILIES!!!!
Summer is usually the only time to do
that and be able to do anything. I was
always glad when summer came and I
didnt have to pay out so much money
to the school. Summer break meant
that I could get to know my boys again,
and it didnt cost so much.
Carolyn S. Stafford
I appreciated having my son home
during the summer months and the
same with my grandchild. With that
being one reason - I think year round
school is terrible. I believe the kids need
time to be kids! To have time to just do
nothing. Time to use their imaginations.
Structured activities all the time can
be too much. It might work for some
but it would have been difficult for my
son who loved to just be free to use his
time inventing or building projects
or investigating the woods or walking
the rivers... Thats part of the reason
we gravitated toward homeschooling...
With homeschool - there IS a type of
Tony Plotts
Joseph Singleton
year round school... but its subtle
Noooooo.
If they have more time off going year
during the summer months.
around then what is the advantage of
Steve Demaline
Forrest R. Church may be reached at
going year around? That sounds like old
Thats absolutely Stupid. Schools
politics to me.
cant afford to run nine months a year.
What are they going to do I at ask for
more money.
MORE STRYKER AREA NEWS
Amy Rodriguez-Blohm
Not for it at all.
Smith Jessica
I am for the idea of year around
school. I think it gives our kids the
chances to move up and advance more
in the school and later in life.
Cindy Davis
Love it grand daughter loves it it
seems like she get more time off that way
week for all holidays and 2 months for
summer the started a week before other
schools and a week off for easter and
for spring break and still get 2 weeks
at christmas i love it i get her more now
and she loves it.
Ted Gonzales
Not a good idea school year is long
enough. If u wanna see kids dropping
out of school early cause there
exhausted then approve it. Then should
get to enjoy summer!!
Lisa Leininger
I love the idea. Teachers seem
to spend so much time in the fall
refreshing the students memories of
what they were taught last school year
that it just puts them more behind. And
realistically, those saying that the kids
need to spend time with their families so
need summers off, does that mean you
take the summers off as well to spend
time with them? Education in this
country is so far behind other nations
and itll only get worse.
Nancy Cavinee
No everyone needs a break, parents,
teachers and students. Some schools
are not air conditioned and that would
be miserable for everyone who has to be
there.
Andrea Bly
And this is where the parents would
need to step up and protest or pull your
children out of schools.
Andrea Rupp Vilaychith
But he wont touch standardized
testing. All the time spent studying
and reviewing would be better spent
learning new things. Why dont we look
at countries with successful education?
More time does not equal better quality
learning.
Deanna Atwell
If they want to improve marks how
about throwing common core out the
window and going back to reading
writing and arithmetic...ya know. How
old school used to kick it ! Leave it to
Democrats to always be willing to fix
whats not broken.
Joseph Singleton
Schools are already having trouble
getting the funding they need for the
present school year, how would the
extra time be paid for? Personally I
believe the students and faculties need
at least a month or two of respite each
year.
Steven M. Franz
I think it is a great idea. My nephews
love it as do their families in Indiana. I
also would like to state that they need
to STOP having practices for sports so
late in the evening. They should be right
after school period. Actually they get
MORE time off than they do when they
have summer breaks with year round
school.
Colleen Stewart
My opinion of coarse but everything
is about dollars a cents. I work in
schools so I see it first hand everyday.
My thought is they cant afford great
educators now what happens when they
tack on more Days?
Dan Konoff
NO! I enjoy having time with my
children and they need that time off to
let their minds relax!
First Baptist Church Of Stryker

Welcomes Pastor Sean Ingram
By: Tammy Allison
Its often said that

when God closes one
door, He opens another.
For Pastor Sean Ingram
of Westerville, Ohio, God
closed several doors to
make clear his journey to
the First Baptist Church
of Stryker.
The call to ministry is
often a second or even
third vocation for many
pastors, and this is his
story as well. Prior to
full-time ministry, Pastor
Ingram worked a variety
of different jobs-at a
stock photo agency, as a
computer programmer,
and as an education
coordinator in a trade
show department for
a business magazine.
He was involved with
his church in Colorado
in volunteer positions.
It was in the role as
a Junior High youth
sponsor
when
his
minister first approached
him and encouraged him
to consider entering the
ministry on a full-time,
vocational level. I prayed
over it with my wife and
began taking classes, he
recalls.
Pastor
Ingram
enrolled and graduated
from the Baptist Bible
Seminary
in
Clarks
Summit,
Pennsylvania
with
his
Bachelors
degree in Bible and his
Master
of
Seminary
degree in 2007. As part
of his Masters degree, he
was required to complete
a one year internship.
He served his internship
at a Baptist church in
New Albany, northeast
of
Columbus.
When
that founding pastor
moved on, Ingram was
recommended to fulfill
the role of pastor. After
his graduation in 2007,
he accepted that role
where he served until
2012 when his church
merged with another
church. His pastoral
position was eliminated,
and he was left to search
what was next in his life
and ministry.
Pastor Ingram then
spent nine months as a
chaplain at Nationwide
Childrens
Hospital
in Columbus. He was
considering the mission
field when he learned of
the opportunity at the
Stryker church through
the Ohio Association
of
Regular
Baptist
Churches. He debated
whether to apply for the
pastoral position since
he was strongly leaning
towards the mission
field.
Good
friends
advised me to pursue
every opportunity and
INGRAM FAMILY
let the Lord close the

doors, he shares. Taking
that advice to heart, he
applied and prayed that
the direction for his life
would be made clear. Its
a daunting process, not
knowing whats ahead,
he reflects.
Meanwhile,
the
First Baptist Church
of Stryker had received
sixty
applicants
to
fulfill the vacated role of
pastor. Their previous
pastor, Dan Douglass,
retired in February after
serving the church for
31 years. The deacons
Rick Buehrer, Lowell
Riegsecker, and Mark
Miller along with youth
pastor Matt Dodd were
diligently working to
find the right person to
lead the future of their
church.
Pastor Ingram first
was interviewed by the
deacon board and then
preached in front of the
church two Sundays
before the congregation
voted
unanimously
to call him as their
pastor. He accepted the
following day. Ultimately
he had decided that local
ministry was his true
calling. God closed every
door for the mission field
and opened the door to
Stryker, Pastor Ingram
affirms.
Pastor Ingram and his
wife Kathee, who will be
married for twenty-five
years in April, have three
children, Nathan, 21, a
senior at Wright State
University, Bethany, 18,
a freshman at Grace
College, and Lucas, 16, a
high school junior. Pastor
Ingram
is
currently
commuting from their
home in Westerville to
Stryker for about half
the week every week to
allow for his son to finish
his semester and his
family to sell their home
in Westerville and find a
home in Stryker.
Where does he see the
future of the First Baptist
Church of Stryker? Im
PHOTO PROVIDED
the biggest student! he

chuckles. He is taking
this time to absorb
everythingfinding out
whats important to his
congregation and the
needs of the community.
And, he is spending a
lot of time in prayer. His
main focus is to preach
the word of God followed
by helping other people
in the community to that
same heart for God. By
community, he does not
mean only Stryker. The
church which averages
around
100
most
Sundays has members
from
several
local
communities including
Archbold, Bryan, West
Unity,
Montpelier,
Edgerton, and Pioneer.
We see the four county
region as our area of
ministry, he states.
Outside
of
his
involvement with his
ministry, Pastor Ingram
enjoys classical films
and traveling. He has
been to Russia and
Europe several times.
This summer, he will be
traveling to Israel with
his family and in-laws as
a celebration of their 25th
wedding anniversary. In
February, he will head
to Mongolia for a short
mission trip to teach
future mission leaders.
For now, the Ingrams
look forward to becoming
a part of the Stryker
community.
Pastor
Ingram believes that his
life experiences help him
to minister to people
because he has done the
9-5 thing and can relate
to people. He believes
his vision for the church
will develop as he gets
to know the needs of the
church and community.
He strongly believes
he is right where he is
supposed to be in the
community of Stryker.
With a smile, Pastor
Ingram
confirms,
Ministry is my passion.
I cant imagine doing
anything else.
Tammy may be reached at
FA
Fayette Student Named Four
County Student Of The Month
Four County Career Center

is pleased to announce Mark
Maginn from Fayette High
School as Student of the
Month. Mark is the son of Mark
Maginn and is a senior in the
HVAC & Plumbing program at
the Career Center. Mark was
nominated by Job Placement
Coordinator, Ellie Cichocki. He
is a member of Skills USA and
the Career Center Honor Roll.
He is also a part of the Early
Job Placement program and
receives class credit for working
at H. L. Fraas Company. At
Fayette High School, he is a
member of the National Honor
Society. After Mark graduates
he plans on continuing to work
in the HVAC and plumbing
field.
Students who achieve this
recognition throughout the
2014-2015 school year are
honored with a certificate of
recognition.
REFLECTIONS FROM FAYETTES PAST
1948 FAYETTE LYRE CLUB
LYRE CLUB ... First Row: Marvel DLamater, Mary Lou Gallup, Paul Stockburger, Eileen Stemen, Doyce Humphrey, Buddy Walker, Marilyn Woodard,
Lois Scarborough, Doris Beaverson, Marilyn Huntley. Second Row: Roma
Sommers, Robert Ford, Eileen Johnson, Frances Johnson, Bernice Keefer,
Doris Taylor, Maxine Miller, Patricia Smith, Velma Schaffner, Colleen Ford,
Martha Treat, Breta Johnson. Third Row: Robert Winzler, Mary Lou Sarnac,
Norma Robey, Richard Givin, Richard Bates, Robert Krohn, Dale Boyd, Steven Schultz, Mable Robey, William Nihart, Patricia Ely, Sponsor Mr. Ralph
Cummins.
Fayette School Honors Veterans With Breakfast & Assembly

learning of the ceremony so that she
could honor her uncle, who had lost
comrades while serving his country.
Many of the veterans watching teared
up at the sight of the table as their
meaning was emphasized by the story.
Three sophomores were selected to
read essays they had written under the
topic of why veterans are important.
Ethein Malchow, Austin Lopez, and
Paige Aschemeier cited several reasons
why this is the case, ranging from the
defense of our country to motivating
future generations to take up arms for
that very cause as well. Aschemeier, in
particular, got emotional near the end of
her speech, as she asked anyone within
earshot where they would be without

veterans.
The assembly came to an end after
Bob Keiser was presented with a check
for the American Legion, amounting
to roughly $500 raised by the school.
Keiser expressed gratitude for the
donation.
With that, the assembly was over,
and things returned to their usual fare
for everyone. Yet the memory of those
whove served, even the ones who
didnt return home, will continue to
live on in each and every one of those
students.
PHOTOS BY T.J. HUG, STAFF
AN EMOTIONAL MOMENT ... A representative of the Fayette student body lets his
emotions get the best of him when he presents a check to Bob Keiser of the American
Legion.
By: T.J. Hug

Area Veterans were treated to far
more than just the meal prepared for
them at a Veterans Day breakfast put
on by the students and staff of Fayette
High School.
The breakfast began with the
veterans being addressed by Senior
Class President Dylan Stannard.
In his opening remarks, Stannard
thanked those present for their service
as he welcomed them to the school.
Proceeding his speech, the brother and
sister duo of Jonah and Haley Perdue
sang an inspiring rendition of The Star
Spangled Banner, with guitarists Tony
Stiles and Zach Ordway accompanying.
Following a prayer by senior Liz
Maginn, everyone was treated to
breakfast. Senior students studiously
moved from table to table, refilling
drinks and disposing of trash for their
most honored of guests.
During the meal itself, a skit was
performed by Stannard, Jared Robben,
Skylar Lantz, and Justin. The four
boys marched out in front of the crowd,
carrying red, white, and blue folding
chairs as though they were military
rifles. They then enacted a routine
where they presented said chairs
to the veterans, hoisting them over
each shoulder, spinning around, and
finishing the routine by opening and
sitting in them simultaneously.
At the conclusion of the breakfast,
the kindergarten class gave their own
special tribute to the veterans. Brooklyn
Harris read a thank you speech, while
her class came together to sing a song for
the servicemen and women. Afterward,
each of the youthful students went into
the crowd, giving self-made thank you
cards to veterans.
With the breakfast finished, the

room emptied into the gymnasium
next door as all junior high and high
school students were summoned for a
Veterans Day Assembly. The Veterans
themselves were the last to enter,
receiving a standing ovation from
students and staff alike as they took
their seats in the center of the gym,
facing their supporters.
Stannard served as host of the
assembly, introducing each portion
of the program. First, Leah Bussing
recited the poem, Why God made
Veterans. Following the poetry, the
school choir and band performed, and
quite beautifully at that.
One of the most moving moments of
the ceremony, however, was the setting
of The White Table. A tradition used to
honor the sacrifices of those who were
left behind or Missing In Action, The
White Table has become a symbol of
love and respect for veterans that are,
just as much as veterans that would be.
The table is round, to signify the
concern for the missing is unending.
Meant to display the purity of serving
the country, the tablecloth is white. A
single, solitary rose is placed in a vase
at the tables center, reminding all who
see it of the lives of the missing, as well
as the families who still await answers
to their fate. The vase itself is tied with
a ribbon, to represent the determination
to account for those who have yet to be
found. On a bread plate, a lemon sits, in
memory of the bitter fate shared by those
captured in a foreign land. A pinch of
salt shows the tears of both the missing
and their families. Faith also plays a
role in the ceremony, represented by a
Bible on the table.
A lone glass on the table is turned
upside-down, as those for which the
table is set will not be
able to partake in the
meal. Likewise, the chair
remains empty, tilted in
some cases, because the
missing cannot fill it.
The table was set by
Paige Keefer, Adrianna
Hibbard, and Justice
Reyes.
Narrating the
table setting was Kamrin
Hunter, who read the
story of a ten year old
PATRIOTISM THROUGH MUSIC ... The Fayette High School Band (on the court)
and Choir (on the stage) took turns paying tribute to veterans in attendance at the
Fayette Veterans Day Assembly held immediately after breakfast.
HAIL TO THE CHIEF ... Fayette Senior Class President Dylan Stannard opened
the Veterans Day Breakfast by welcoming his guests and thanking them for their
service.
HONORING THOSE MISSING IN ACTION ... Paige Keefer (left) and Adrianna
Hibbard (right) help to set The White Table, as Kamrin Hunter explains what each
item signifies through the eyes of a ten year old.
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PARADE OF LIGHTS 6:45 PM
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Jan 1st
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auction doors open 5 pm auction starts at 6 pm.
Sandwiches, snacks and beverages available.
WAUSEON:
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Santa will be at Tractor Supply, 14400 US Hwy. 20A

On Sunday, December 7, Santa will be at Walz Park in
in Wauseon on Saturday, December 6th from 10:00
Edon, for the Festival Of Lights starting at 3:00 p.m.
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come out and have the kids and
pets pictures taken with Santa. A free will donation
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Cookies with Santa
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Come to the Fayette Opera House Saturday, November 29 for Cookies with Santa. Kids decorate
Wauseon Christmas Parade
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Wauseons Mayor Huner To Fulton County Museum
First Latino Mayor In Ohio
By: T.J. Hug
nominated Huner for the position, Huner

said she was surprised and honored. I
have such great admiration for her.
Huner was sworn in as the Mayor of
Wauseon after the November 3 council
meeting.
A former Wauseon graduate, Chris
Rodriguez, a councilman in White Hall,
Ohio, contacted her after reading about
her in the newspaper. Huner said that
he told her that she held one of the
highest offices for the Latino community
in Ohio. That was a shock to me. I was
blown away, Huner said. She did some
double-checking and found out she is
indeed the first Latino mayor. In a way
Im shocked, she said, but its sad. I
cant believe Im the first and its 2014!
Are you kidding me? It just happened
and I would have never known that.
Huner is half-Mexican. Her father,
Roger Trejo, a retried, Wauseon
patrolman, was born in Texas and
with his family eventually moved to
Tedrow, OH. Huner joked, I dont speak
Spanish, but I do make tamales!
She first started in politics thirteen
years ago when she ran for city council
and was elected to serve. She said at
the time her now grown children where
young and the drive-in had just closed.
It got her started thinking about the
future of Wauseon. I wanted things to
happenI wanted things to be created
here that would draw my children back
after college. I want our young children
to grow up in a town that they love, go
off to college and say I want to come
back and raise my family here or in this
area, because of what we offered them
at the time.
Thats why I ran. I just felt like I
could serve better and making decisions

for the betterment of the city so that it
would encourage people to come back.
Thats not an easy job, but I always
want to stay positive with Wauseon.
As mayor, Huner said her focus
hasnt changed. My goal is to constantly
and sincerely try to promote Wauseon.
We have this downtown revitalization
project where we got the grant money
and for me that is huge, but we cant
forget that there is more than just
downtown. I really want to promote
this city and try to get people from the
outside to look at us. In order to do
that we have to be active. So I plan on
being an active mayor and planning on
participating in whatever it will take to
promote this cityI want the citizens to
know that we are not asleep. Ive always
prided myself on listening to the people
and I want to continue to do that.
She said that shes planning to run
for mayor when she finishes out Shaws
remaining term, I gave up three years
on council and I have one year to pretty
much tell people that Im here for them.
I have no personal agendas I just want
to serve them. It sounds cheesey, but
thats who I am.
Huner was born and raised in
Wauseon, OH. She graduated from
Wauseon High School in 1981. She also
holds an associates degree in Early
Childhood Learning and Administration
from Northwest State. Shes taught
pre-school for the last 30 years and
is currently in her first year at True
North Kindergarten Readiness Tutoring
School.
Shar may be reached at
Couple Wed In Wauseon, Celebrating

Their 45th Wedding Anniversary
PHOTO PROVIDED
45TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ... On November 27th, John and Martha (Miller)
Tester residing in Gilead, MI, will celebrate their 45th Wedding Anniversary. John
and Martha were united in marriage on November 27th, 1969 at St. Caspers Church
in Wauseon. The Testers are parents to Patrick Tester, Mike (Patricia) Tester, Matt
(Heather) Tester, Mark (Jenny) Tester, James (Melanie) Clark and Shaun (Leah)
Clark. The Testers are proud grandparents to 11 grandchildren.
REFLECTIONS OF THE PAST

1941 Wauseon Torch Club
TORCH CLUB ... Row 1: Paul Reichert, Hal Watkins, James Wilkie, Ralph Radloff,
Edward Huber, Leslie Neuenschwander, Edward Miller, Russel Wheeler, Eugene
Gottschalk, Mr. Rupe. Row 2: Paul Smith, Wayne Dorsey, Ned Baker, Russel Neuenschwander, Billy Campbell, Larry Mossing, Hal Tedrow, Lowell Sommer. Row 3: Eugene Keick, Jack Ross, Hal Robinson, John Lawrence, Orville Raker, Bill Meyer, Denver Merillat, Bernard Cammarn. Row 4: Fred Radloff, President; Donald Nofziger,
Keith Miley, Lester Lowe, Vice President; Eugene Wyse, Donald Watkins, Hal Hackett, Secretary-Treasurer.
Former soldiers were

honored at the Fulton
County
Museum
by
receiving free entry on
Veterans Day.
There was much to see
as the county, Wauseon
in particular, has a rich
history
of
producing
warriors to defend this
country and all for which
it stands.
Dating at
least as far back as The
Civil War, residents of
Wauseon have answered
the call to duty.
Four thousand Union
Soldiers called Wauseon
home at one point or
another, and all of their
names can be found on
the walls of the museum.
With a total of fourteen
thousand people living in
the area during the time
period, thats a sizable
portion of the community
putting their lives on the
line for a just cause, with
their names decorating
the walls of the museums
back room.
One of their number
was Daniel Clingman.
Serving under General
Phil Sheridan, Clingman
fought with the 195th in
the Shenandoah Valley
and near the Confederate
capital of Richmond,
Virginia.
Clingman
joined
the Grand Army of
the Republic after his
brother, Andrew Jackson
Clingman, was drafted.
Jack, as Andrew was
known to family and
friends, had other ideas,
however.
I dont want to be
drafted. Lets volunteer.
Jack was said to have
urged his brother.
At the time, draftees
who didnt wish to
fight in the war could
pay someone to take
their place.
The two
brothers
decided
to
act as substitutes for
others. Daniel enlisted
in the name of a Defiance
family, earning $300 for
his service.
While many died in
the war, Clingman lived
until long after it. Almost
ninety years, actually.
Upon his death in 1951,
the Civil War veteran was
104 years old, making
him the last Ohio Union
soldier to pass away.
Nationally, there were
only four or five survivors
of the war left.
Fulton County also
has a bit of a history
regarding the First World
War.
The museum
contains a small replica of
The Doughboy Statue,
with the original located
in Swanton. As the only
memorial presented to
an American town by
a foreign government,
Swanton received The
Doughboy from France
as a thank you for the
proportionately
high
number of soldiers from
there that gave their
lives in the countrys
defense. Twelve out of
250 Swanton men died in
France during the course
of the war.
The bronze statue
has upon it two plaque
inscriptions.
On
the
top
it
says,
SWANTON
REMEMBERS.
Beneath
it,
the
WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE? ... The Fulton County

Museum is filled with Civil War trinkets and pictures
much like the ones on display here.
ALSO ON DISPLAY ... The museum also has its

fair share of other military memorabilia, such as
uniforms like this one out for everyone to see.
second plaque reads,
TO THE MEMORY OF
THE
VALIANT
SONS
OF
SWANTON
AND
COMMUNITY.
WORLD
WAR
1917-1918.
THIS
MEMORIAL
IS
LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
WE HOLD THEM IN OUR
GREATFUL
HEARTS
WITH
REVERENCE
AND HONOR FOREVER.
ERECTED 1926.
While it has long been
common knowledge that
the word GREATFUL is
incorrectly spelled, the
statue has become such
a part of the community

that consideration for
fixing the error has never
been given.
Several other trinkets
and
stories,
many
collected by soldiers of
foreign wars, lay waiting
to be discovered in the
Fulton County Museum.
All of them make one
thing clear; the Veterans
of Fulton County are part
of a proud and excellent
tradition of honor and
sacrifice.
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Wauseon Veterans Continue To

Serve Even When The Fighting Stops
Wauseon Schools Honor

Veterans Day With Assembly
A PACKED HOUSE ... The gym of the Fulton County Senior Center is filled to
capacity as veterans from the area came together the day before Veterans Day.
PERFECT HARMONY ... Members of the Wauseon High School Choir sing The Star
Spangled Banner to begin the schools Veterans Day Assembly, held on November
12 due to another engagement by guest speaker Guy Gruters.
ALWAYS IN SERVICE ... A veteran attends the breakfast in full uniform and perfect
posture, looking as though he is still ready to serve today.
FINALLY GETTING THE RECOGNITION HE DESERVES ... Sherryann

Franks, who helped bring Gruters in to talk with Wauseon students, holds
a plaque commemorating Wauseon Area Veteran DeFord Schalls entry into
the Veterans Hall of Fame.
By: T.J. Hug
NEVER ENOUGH ... Linda Magnan, the Benefits Counselor of the Fulton Country
Veterans Services Office, gives her speech at the breakfast.
A CALL TO ARMS ... Speaker Danny Dymarkoski, a veteran himself, called upon his
fellow vets to inspire future generations to follow in their footsteps.
By: T.J. Hug

Once one sets out to serve their
country, whether by choice or by draft,
they never stop.
This message was conveyed to
several Fulton County Veterans during
a special breakfast held in their honor at
the county's senior center the day before
Veterans' Day. Put on by Fulton County
Veterans Services, the breakfast had
many in attendance, with every table
covering the gym on the second floor of
the building filled with men and women
who served their country with honor.
The morning event began with a
recitation of The Pledge of Allegiance,
with every person in the room placing
their right hand over their heart, a sign of
respect and love for their country mostly
forgotten by today's society. Afterward,
the veterans and their spouses returned
to their seats before being informed that
the meal was ready. Old times were
discussed as the chow line moved
forward, as veterans swapped stories of
their times in service, as well as a wide
variety of other topics. This conversing
continued back at the tables as the
honored guests enjoyed their food as
well as their company.
There were two speakers who wished
to address the former servicemen and
women. The first was Linda Magnan,
the Benefits Counselor of the Fulton
Country Veterans Services Office. In
an impassioned speech, she praised all
veterans for their service, though she

didn't thank them.
...and I'm not going to thank you for
your sacrifice. Magnan finshed listing.
Because thank you isn't enough.
The second speaker, Persian Gulf
Veteran and Pettisville native Danny
Dymarkoski, had a powerful message for
his fellow veterans, which he delivered
through a well-spoken, prepared speech.
He was inspired to put down the paper
for a moment, however, as he looked
around the room.
I look at all of you, and I find myself
embarrassed, Dymarkoski stated. I've
heard about the things you all went
through in World War II. and Korea.
and Vietnam. What I've done pales in
comparison.
Referencing the world around them,
Dymarkoski called upon those brave
men and women to continue fighting.
I wish I could tell you that your job
is done.
Its not, though, at least according to
Dymarkoski. The soldier from Pettisville
made the claim that younger generations
are in desperate need of the courage and
dedication that only a veteran can know.
That's why he asked those veterans in
attendance to serve as an inspiration to
those generations.
You are the greatest generation,
proclaimed Dymarkoski.
And the greatest generation never
stops fighting.
The hardships of war extend well

beyond the battlefield.
Students
of
Wauseon
Schools
discovered this truth at their annual
Veterans Day Assembly. The event
was held on November 12, a day past
the holiday,in order to allow for Guy
Gruters, the guest speaker, to speak at
a prison on November 11.
Due to the nature of Gruters
experiences and how he conveys them,
the day was broken up into three
separate assemblies, with elementary
and middle school students attending
one, high school students sitting in on a
second, and junior high students taking
in a third.
The high school assembly began with
a special rendition of The Star Spangled
Banner. The harmony between the male
and female members of those member of
the choir selected to sing was beautiful
and compelling.
Afterward, Gruters, one of 591
surviving prisoners of the Vietnam War
regardless of military branch, took to
the stage. There he began to describe
his tenure in the North Vietnamese Hoa
Lo Prison, or the Hanoi Hilton as its
prisoners called it.
The conditions under which prisoners
like Gruters endured are, in a word,
unfathomable.
For the overwhelming majority of
his five years and three months as a
prisoner of war, Gruters was held in
solitary confinement. The only method
of communication these men had to one
another was a tapping code, in which a
certain number of taps corresponded to
a particular letter. Their five wardens
watched them closely, though, and
would punish anyone caught attempting
to break their solitude. So the prisoners
created a system in which half of them
would tap, while the other half would
look under the bottom crack of their
doors for the guards.
Each month, Gruters was given a
small piece of paper to use as a toiletry.
Prisoners were forced to use their
own hands to clean themselves after
evacuating wastes. Their only method of
getting it off of those hands was to wipe
it on the walls. Strict, cruel Viet Cong
policies ensured the smell would linger
for quite some time.
I was allowed to clean my cell once
in five years. Stated Gruters.
Adding to the degradation, the men
werent allowed to wash their hands,
even after being forced to wipe the feces
on the walls.
We had to eat with those hands,
Gruters calmly proclaimed.
Then there was the torture.
From the binding together of their
hands for days, which would start to
get annoying after the twelfth hour or

so, to beatings with rods against bare
flesh, sometimes to death, the North
Vietnamese seemed to take joy in the
versatility of their punishments and
interrogation tactics.
One such method Gruters detailed
involved dislocating the shoulder of the
victim. Apparently not painful enough,
a torturer would then sit the man down
and pull his arm behind his back and
over his head. Other than the immense
pain it caused, there was another reason
the Viet Cong favored this tactic.
It didnt leave any bruises, Gruters
informed. They could deny the torture.
Gruters ended his presentation by
recounting one more incident during
his captivity. One he didnt plan on
discussing when he began.
I wasnt going to talk about this,
Gruters admitted. But when I heard
your choir sing The Star Spangled
Banner, I knew I had to.
A week before they could be liberated
by advancing U.S. Forces, all of the
prisoners of the Hanoi Hilton were
moved to a dungeon. Due to lack of
individualized spaces, this meant that
the soldiers were in the same room, able
to see each other for the first time in
years.
It was right around Christmas time.
Lieutenant Colonel James Robbie
Risner declared that, for the first time
in years, the men were going to hold a
church service. To begin the religious
session, the roughly three hundred men
in the room started to sing The Star
Spangled Banner.
Viet Cong soldiers rushed into the
room, toting machine guns. They took
the highest ranking officers, including
Risner, and put them in torture
chambers. This didnt deter the rest of
the men, however.
The next highest ranking officer
turned to us and said, they interrupted
our service, boys. Lets start over,
recalled Gruters.
The men did just that, and, once
again, Viet Cong soldiers took the
highest ranking officers off to be
tortured. Another soldier mimicked the
call to begin again. This cycle continued
until the North Vietnamese ran out of
placed to put the disorderly soldiers.
We had service that night, Gruters
remembered with a smile.
Sherryann Franks, organizer of
the event, spoke briefly after Gruters.
She announced that Wauseon veteran
DeFord Schall had been inducted
into the Veterans Hall of Fame. Schall
couldnt attend the ceremony for health
reasons.
Another hardship that extends
beyond the battlefield.
Fulton County Citizens Proactive In Protection Of Community

By: T.J. Hug
No matter how many illegal activities
are stopped by law enforcement, crime
continues to thrive.
It only makes sense, once one
considers the reality of the situation.
There are a set number of police
officers working with a finite number of
resources, which can only be increased
after careful consideration by politicians
who may not find it in their best interests
to do so. Criminals, on the other hand,
have no limit in number. More join
their ranks everyday. And, depending
on which crimes they are committing,
these criminals may only be limited by
what they can steal.
In such a world, how can one expect
the law to prevail?
It cant, if left on its own. Yet the
casual citizen is not helpless in this
struggle. There are things they can do
to aide the police in the battle against
crime.
In fact, in some ways, law
enforcement is dependent upon them.
Perhaps the most important of these
things, aside from funding, is to act as
scouts for the police.
Thats not to say people should go
out and seek criminal activity. Far from
it. But when one does see something
suspicious, it is crucial that they not be
shy about it.
There are such people, who have
taken up the task of keeping their
eyes and ears open to things on which
others may turn their backs. Theyve
taken up metaphorical arms in Fulton
County, ready to do their part in ridding
the area of crime and unfortunate
circumstances.
The
Fulton
County
Facebook
Community Watch Group, run by
people such as Janet Creque and Sherri
Schwanbeck, is dedicated to creating a
network of Fulton County citizens, as
well as residents of surrounding towns,
who are willing to pay attention to whats

around them and report whatever they
may happen to see to the police.
Celebrating its first year in existence,
the group, at the time in which this
story was written, has 2,103 members.
These people work together, informing
each other of potential threats in their
area, such as a string of burglaries that
may be taking place, for example. They
will also encourage each other to alert
the proper authorities if they see such
actions as well.
If it is an emergency, please call
911. Creque states in her Facebook
post describing the group. If it is a nonemergency, the Fulton County Sheriffs
Department (can be reached at) 419335-4010.
Please call the Sheriffs
department and report all suspicious
activity and crime first, before posting
here.
Members of the group inform their
counterparts on a plethora of issues
taking place in the county, and not

just crime, either. Propane gas leaks,
fires, scam alerts, and even missing
pets are posted to the site in addition to
warnings of thefts. The occasional post
about where to find affordable pet care
can be found there as well.
What you wont find are things for
sale.
This is not a garage sale site.
Creque proclaimed in her post. Items
posted for sale will be deleted.
And, of course, civility must be
maintained at all times.
Please be civil, rude comments will
not be tolerated. Harassment will not
be tolerated and members who threaten
others will be banned from the group.
Which makes sense, as threats and
harassment will only put people on the
border between law abiding citizen and
adding to the criminals number.
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Coalition is joining in a national effort to
reach out to all Thanksgiving travelers
with one important message: buckle up.
Historically, Thanksgiving is the busiest
travel time of the year, putting more
people on the road, and unfortunately
increasing the likelihood of crashes. Each
year in our country, tens of thousands of
passenger vehicle occupants die in motor
vehicle crashes. In 2012, more than
300 people were killed in crashes on
Thanksgiving weekend alone. Its a sad
statistic, but even sadder is that many of
those deaths could have been prevented
with one simple click of a seat belt.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) estimates that
proper seat belt use reduces the risk of
fatal injury to front seat passengers by
45 percent, and the risk of moderate to
serious injury by 50 percent. In 2012,
approximately 12,174 people survived
crashes because they were buckled up.
If everyone had worn their seat belts that
year, an additional 3,031 lives could have
been saved. And thats just the point of
this national seat belt campaign: Buckle
Up America Every Trip, Every Time.
More than half the drivers and
passengers being killed in crashes
arent wearing seat belts. Thats a major
problem, said Chief Tim Livengood,
Pioneer Police Department. In 2012,
a total of 21,667 passenger vehicle
occupants were killed in crashes, so that
means that more than 10,000 of those
occupants were not buckled up. In 2012
during Thanksgiving weekend (6 p.m.
Wednesday, November 21, to 5:59 a.m.
Monday, November 26), a disturbing
60 percentthat is, 6 out of 10of the

passenger vehicle occupants killed in
crashes were not wearing seat belts. At
night, the statistic was even worse: 69
percent of the occupants killed at night
were unbuckled.
Younger drivers are the most likely to
be unbuckled in a fatal crash. In 2012,
among passenger vehicle occupant
fatalities where restraint use was known,
the age group 21 to 24 had the highest
percentage of occupants killed who were
unrestrained: 2,254 fatalities where
restraint use was known, of which 63
percent were not wearing seat belts.
The second highest percentage of seat
belt non-use among passenger vehicle
occupants killed was the 25- to 34-yearolds, at 61-percent unrestrained. Right
now, the overall seat belt use rate in the
United States is 87 percent, which is a
major increase over the 79-percent use
rate in 2003, but there is a lot of room for
further gains.
For those people who already buckle
up every time: Thank you, said Chief
Livengood. For them, this campaign
serves as a reminder. But for those people
who still dont buckle up for whatever
reason, I want to say this: buckling your
seat belt is one of the simplest, safest
things youll ever do.
So this Thanksgiving, and every day
of the year, make sure your seat belt is
buckled before you start any road trip
whether its one mile or a thousand.
For more information about traveling
safely during Thanksgiving, visit www.
trafficsafetymarketing.gov
Williams County Libraries

Announce Holiday Closure
The Williams County Public Library, with branches in Bryan, Edgerton, Edon,
Pioneer, Stryker, and West Unity will be closing at 5:00 pm on Wednesday,
November 26th and will be closed all day on Thursday, November 27th for the
Thanksgiving holiday.
Lighting the Way to Christmas Memorial

Program Sunday, Dec. 7 In Montpelier
Lighting the Way to Christmas Memorial Program sponsored by CHWCMontpelier Hospital Auxiliary will be
held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7th at First
Presbyterian Church, 114 West Washington St., Montpelier. The public is invited to attend this annual program for
family and friends to honor the memory
of deceased loved ones with a special
message, reading of the memorial roster
and special music.
Serving as master of ceremonies will
be Bill Priest with a welcome by Phil Ennen, President/CEO of Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers. Rev. David
Tilly from First Presbyterian Church will
deliver the memorial message. Rev. Dee
Custar will give the invocation and benediction and alternate with Mr. Priest in
reading the names of those honored from
the memorial roster.
Special music is scheduled by a group
from House of Prayer, Montpelier, including Doug, Ranae and Whitney Heeres
and Levi and Erica (Heeres) Suffel.
Ned Horton, organist, will provide
music for the programs prelude and
postlude.
Members of the Montpelier Hospital
Auxiliary will be in attendance wearing
their pink lady smocks. Auxiliary President Joyce Schelling will offer greetings
and introductions. Greeters represent-
WAUSEONBoth
the
Science
Fiction & Fantasy and the Mystery
Book Discussion Groups will meet the
last week of November at the Wauseon
Public Library. The Science Fiction &
Fantasy Book club will meet on Monday,
November 24 at 4:00 p.m. in the
librarys second floor board room while
the Mystery Book Discussion Group will
meet on Tuesday, November 25 at 6:30
p.m. in the librarys main floor Reading
Room. Both book discussion groups are
free and open to everyone.
The Science Fiction & Fantasy Book
Discussion Group will be discussing The
Witch with No Name by Kim Harrison.
The discussion will be facilitated by
Library Director Amy Murphy.
According to the books jacket,
Rachel Morgan has come a long way
from her early days as an inexperienced
bounty hunter. Shes faced vampires
and werewolves, banshees, witches,
and soul-eating demonsBut power
demands responsibility, and worldchangers must always pay a price.
Rachel has known that this day would
comeand now it is here. To save Ivys
soul and the rest of the living vampires,
to keep the demonic ever after and our
own world from destruction, Rachel
Morgan will risk everything.
The Mystery Book Discussion Group
will be discussing The Gingerbread
Bump-off by Livia Washburn. The
discussion will be facilitated by Library
Annual Craft Show Thanksgiving Make &

Coming To Wauseon Take Craft Day At The
Primary School
Parents Supporting Schools will be
hosting the annual Wauseon Primary
School Craft Show on Saturday,
December 6th, 2014 from 9:00 AM to
3:00 PM at the Wauseon Primary School.
35 crafters will have wares available as
well as food, music, and entertainment
from the Wauseon Primary School Choir.
For more information, or if you have
any questions, please contact Principal
Troy A. Armstrong at 419-335-4000.
Wauseon Public
Library Announces
Holiday Closure
ing the auxiliary will be Lorna Myers and

Gloria Poorman. Assisting in the dining room and kitchen will be Auxiliary
members Ruth Cooley, Deanna Gipe and
Jean Young. Barb Dietsch will be present
for distribution of memorial angels.
In honor of Thanksgiving, the
Those who would like more information to have a departed loved ones name Wauseon Public Library will be closed
included in the memorial roster should November 27-29.
contact Auxiliary Treasurer Barb DiINFORMATION PROVIDED
etsch, ph: 419-485-3229, by December
1st. Luminaries honoring those on the
memorial roster will be lit and displayed
during the Christmas season in front of
CHWC-Montpelier Hospital.
Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary has also
planned its annual Christmas Luncheon
and program on Monday, Dec. 8th at 12
noon at First Presbyterian Church. Jami
Tusko will be guest speaker on Grandparent Connections.
Members are encouraged to bring
guests and reservations should be made
by Dec. 1st to Barb Dietsch. All attending are asked to bring a Christmas greeting card for the hospital card shower and
also bring non-perishable food items, paper products, cleaning and laundry supplies and personal hygiene items instead
of a gift exchange. These items will be
donated to See & Do Clubs Food Pantry
and House of Prayer Food Pantry.
Director Amy Murphy.

According to the books jacket, As
Christmas approaches in Weatherford,
Texas, Phyllis Newsom is decorating her
house in preparation for the Jingle Bell
Tour. The last thing she expects is that
one of her ceramic gingerbread men will
be used to commit murderWhen her
friend Georgia Hallerbee asks Phyllis to
have her house featured in the annual
Christmas Jingle Bell Tour of Homes,
Phyllis is equally flattered and flustered.
She already has a bridal shower on
Christmas Eve and a wedding on New
Years Eve to prepare for, and shes been
baking gingerbread cookies like theyre
going out of style. But like her tasty
treats, she rises to the occasion. Before
the tour can even get under way, Phyllis
hears a crash on her front porch and
makes a gruesome discovery. Someone
has broken a decorative gingerbread
man over Georgias head. Santas
naughty list just got longerand with
the police baffled, its up to Phyllis to
catch a half-baked killer...
The library has ordered copies of
the book discussion books, so each
group member may have one. Stop
by the library, and pick up your copy
today. For more information on the
book discussion groups, please email
the Wauseon Public Library at amy.
murphy@oplin.org or call 419-3356626.
Wauseon Library
WAUSEONCelebrate
Thanksgiving and a day off of school
with a Make & Take Craft Day on
Wednesday, November 26 from 10:00
a.m-4:00 p.m. at the Wauseon Public
Library. The Thanksgiving Make &
Take Craft Day is free and open to
everyone, both the young and the
young at heart.
Stop in any time between 10:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and make your
own Popcorn & Skittles Turkey
perfect for your Thanksgiving Day
centerpiece.
For more information on the
Thanksgiving Make & Take Craft Day,
email the Wauseon Public Library at
amy.murphy@oplin.org or call 419335-6626.
Newspaper Trick Or Treat

Coloring Winners Announced
Williams County Master Gardeners

To Host Wreath Making Class
PHOTO PROVIDED
WREATH MAKERS ... Carol Goebel, of Montpelier, looks on as Angie Girdham, of

Hillsdale, instructs Cindy McDonald, of Edon, on placement of the greens.
Kinsey Myers - Stryker
Karis Wheeler - Montpelier
Christmas Wreaths are visible

everywhere in the month of December.
The idea to hang them on the front door
of a house lies in the belief that the
round shaped Christmas wreaths, which
symbolizes eternity, brings contentment
and good luck in the approaching year.
Most wreaths are embellished with
candles symbolizing the sun at winter
solstice, and with evergreens, red
berries, holly and pine cones to signify
the harvest, a custom thought to have
stared in ancient Rome.
The
Williams
County
Master
Gardeners will be hosting a Wreath
Making Class on Thursday, December
4, 2014. The class will begin at 6:30 p.m.

at the Gillette Cultural Arts Building
at the Williams County Fairgrounds.
Angie
Girdham,
Horticulturist
at
Hillsdale College, will be instructing
the class. Participants will be making a
wreath of evergreen and learn to make
a bow. Everyone is encouraged to bring
decorations, ribbon with wire and other
embellishments to complete their wreath.
To register for the class, contact the
Williams County OSU Extension Office
at 419-636-5608. The class is limited to
25 and there is a fee for supplies.
A Reminder That November Is

Alzheimers Awareness Month
Ella Osborn - Edon
Olivia Kannel - Montpelier
The Village Reporter would like

to thank everyone who supported the
Trick or Treat Coloring Contest by
sending in all the wonderful entries.
This years winners are: Sarah
Becker-Ricker (not pictured), Fayette;
Olivia Kannel, Montpelier; Karis
Wheeler, Montpelier; Ella Osborn,

Edon; Owen Lemley (not pictured),
Fayette and Kinsey Myers, Stryker.
Thank you again for all the
entries and keep coloring for our
Christmas Coloring Contest coming
in December.
Montpelier Village Council

passed on, deserve our thanks and
heartfelt gratitude for serving to protect
our individual freedoms; therefore,
here and now, in this place, we
acknowledge the importance of their
sacrifices and honor them After
reading the document, Mayor Yagelski
presented the official proclamation to
Mr. Motter. Councilors and meeting
attendees then joined in a standing
ovation. Mr. Motter expressed his
thanks, and said, On behalf of the
veterans of Montpelier, weve never felt
neglected or unwanted. Speaking for
my fellow veteran over here, (gesturing
to Montpelier Fire Chief Dail Fritch), its
an honor to be a part of a community
that allows us to do the things that we
do.
Village Manager, Ms. Pam Lucas,
was recognized as an October 29
recipient of the American Municipal
Power 7 Hats Award. According to
American Municipal Power, Pam
Lucas, Village Manager for the Village
of Montpelier, Ohio, and a member
of the AMP Board of Trustees, was
named recipient of the prestigious
7 Hats Award during the Awards
Banquet on October 29. Initiated in
1966 to recognize utility managers
who serve smaller communities, the
AMP 7 Hats Award is given annually
to an administrator in communities of
less than 2,500 electric meters. Award
winners show skill in seven areas:
planning and design, administration,
public relations, field supervision,
accounting, personnel or employee
direction, and community leadership.
The
Council
recognized
and
commended Montpelier High School
student Jared Rediger for his work
on an Eagle Scout project that will
bring a message board to the Louden
Cemetery.
In actions undertaken, the Council
gave their approval for the Olde Tyme
Holiday Gathering Parade route,
which will take place on November
22 from 5:30 until 7:30. Included in
this measure is the closure of all cross

streets and alleys from the West Main
Street gate of the Williams County
Fairgrounds, to Monroe Street, and
Broad Street to Monroe Street for 20
minutes after the last parade entry for
the presentation of Santa Claus.
Council approved the Lauren
Hendricks
application
for
the
Montpelier Fire Department, with a
one-year probationary period. Council
heard the second reading of Ordinance
2177, amending sewer rates. Under
the provisions of the measure, sewer
rates will rise on January 1, 2015 and
on July 1 of the same year.
Council then heard the second
reading of Ordinance 2178, revising
the electric rates. This is really not
an increase in our electric rate, said
Ms. Lucas. It is our public supply
cost adjustment, she explained. The
power from the last three months is
averaged, and then charged. These
averages are not keeping up with the
ever-rising cost of electricity, and the
cost adjustment is being pressed to
make up the difference.
Prior to adjourning into executive
session for the purpose of discussion
of security matters, Council approved
FNA Wealth Management, Ltd. as an
alternative for Employees Deferred
Compensation. Council also heard from
Chief Fritch referencing a Montpelier
Firefighters Association fundraiser
that is currently in operation. Members
of the Association are going door-todoor, soliciting a donation of $20, or
more. As thanks for the donation, the
donor will receive an appointment for a
professional 8x10 family portrait, shot
by Superior Photo Studios, on location
at the Fire Department.
No action was taken as a result
of the executive session, and the
Montpelier Village Council adjourned
upon returning to open session.
Timothy Kays can be reached at
tim@thevillagereporter.com
When we hear the words Alzheimers

Disease we most often think of older
folks being affected with it. But that is
not always the case. Researchers are
now finding that there are more and
more younger adults who are being
diagnosed with this disease to the tune
of approximately 200,000 people in their
40s and 50s.
There
are
many
myths,
misconceptions and stereotypes about
the disease largely due to the lack of
public awareness. The more one talks
about their diagnosis (the effects,
what they are experiencing) the more
receptive the public will become and
the research and support for finding a
cure can be reached more quickly. The
people diagnosed with this disease just
need to come out and not be ashamed of
their diagnosis.
When first diagnosed with Alzheimers
many will question the diagnosis or even
dismiss it altogether. Then some may
even withdraw from society and become
isolated. Many people with Alzheimers
continue to do quite well on their own
during the early stage of this disease.
As the disease progresses, however,
those diagnosed are at risk of wandering,
which can be very dangerous, due to
increased confusion and agitation. This
added pressure takes a toll on the family
dynamics especially on those caring for

someone living with Alzheimers 24/7.
For this reason it is beneficial to all
parties involved to seek support in some
form of an outlet, whether it would be
a support group, an Adult Day Care
or having extended family intervene.
Support is crucial to the caregivers own
health. If you dont get some help with
caring for your loved one, youll be in
danger of ruining your own health and
then the stress is compounded.
A fulltime caregiver may experience
feelings of guilt ~ not being able care for
their loved on their own. These feelings
of guilt are natural for the fulltime
caregiver ~ feeling inadequate, helpless,
or even selfish for wanting time away
from the situation. Respite options are
important for everyone and there are
options out there. If the option of having
a loved one attend an Adult Day Center
is chosen it can be beneficial to the
fulltime caregiver and their loved one
living with Alzheimers.
If you are caring for a loved one being
diagnosed with Alzheimers or know of
someone who is in that situation, be
encouraged to seek help in your/their
journey of finding someone to help ease
the burden and not go it alone.
Ohios Youth Deer-Gun

Season Quickly Approaching
COLUMBUS, OH - Ohios 12th
annual youth white-tailed deer hunting
season gives young hunters the
opportunity to pursue the states most
popular big-game animal on Nov. 2223, according to the Ohio Department
of Natural Resources (ODNR).
The youth deer-gun season is
open to hunters with a valid youth
hunting license and a deer permit.
Youth hunters must be 17-years-old
or younger at the time they purchase
their youth hunting license.
Deer can be hunted with a shotgun
using slugs, a muzzleloader .38 caliber
or larger, a handgun .357 caliber or
larger, specific straight-walled cartridge
rifles and bows during these two days.
Go to wildohio.gov for a complete list
of legal straight-walled cartridge rifles.
All participants must wear hunter
orange, possess a valid Ohio youth
hunting license as well as a deer
permit, and they must be accompanied
in the field by a non-hunting adult.
One adult may accompany no more
than two youth hunters. Deer can be
hunted from 30 minutes before sunrise
to 30 minutes after sunset for all
seasons. Youth hunters checked 6,645
deer during the 2013 season.
Youth hunters can commemorate
their achievement with a First Harvest
certificate, available at wildohio.gov.
Parents can upload a photo and type in
the hunters information to personalize
the certificate. Hunters can also share
photos by clicking on the Photo Gallery
tab online.
Deer bag limits are determined by

county. The statewide bag limit is nine
deer, but a hunter cannot exceed a
county bag limit. Hunters may harvest
only one buck in Ohio, regardless of
method of take or location.
Antlerless permit use was changed
for the deer hunting seasons, and
these permits are no longer valid in
some counties. Antlerless permits are
valid in the remaining counties until
Nov. 30, the Sunday before the deergun season. Only one antlerless permit
may be used per county, regardless of
the bag limit.
Hunters are required to make their
own game tag to attach to a deer.
Game tags can be made of any material
(cardboard, plastic, paper, etc.) as
long as it contains the hunters name,
date, time, and county of the kill. Go
to the Deer Hunting Resources page
at wildohio.gov for more information
about the game check process.
All other regularly scheduled hunting
seasons will continue during the twoday youth deer season. All hunters
(except waterfowl hunters) are required
to wear hunter orange during this time.
More information can be found in the
2014-2015 Ohio Hunting and Trapping
Regulations and atwildohio.gov
ODNR ensures a balance between
wise use and protection of our natural
resources for the benefit of all. Visit the
ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
The Village Reporter

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ADAMhs Board Meets To Discuss November News
Two new members officially joined the Four County

ADAMhs Board at its November meeting Thursday
afternoon (November 13) and participated in the
discussion that led to the boards decision to award a
grant of up to $1.2 million to Health Partners, Lima,
Ohio, to develop a comprehensive medical, dental,
and mental health center in the four county area.
The board spent about 23 minutes in executive
session before voting to empower its executive director
Les McCaslin to negotiate terms of the agreement with
Health Partners.
The new center would be operated by Health
Partners as a federally qualified health center, much
like it currently operates primary care practices
and a pharmacy in offices owned by Maumee Valley
Guidance Center in Defiance and Recovery Services
of Northwest Ohio in Bryan. Once open, the center
would accept Medicaid patients as well as Medicare
and most commercial insurance products.
The project is a partnership not only between the
ADAMhs Board and Health Partners of Western Ohio,
but also the Henry County Health Department and
Ohio Department of Health, and the Ohio Department
of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Under the plan, the Henry County Health
Department will close its dental clinic in Napoleon
once the new center opens. At that time, the Ohio
Department of Health would transfer its allocation
for the Napoleon dental clinic from the Henry County
Health Department to Health Partners.
Darrel Handy of Defiance was appointed by the
Defiance County commissioners to the board. He
has previously represented Defiance County on the
ADAMhs Board, serving eight years from 1992 to

2000. A former member of the Defiance city council,
Handy is employed by Titan Tire in Bryan.
Cindy Rose of Archbold was appointed to the board
by the Fulton County commissioners. She is a nurse
with the Fulton County Health Department.
Both appointments are four year terms.
Board CEO Les McCaslin reported that psychiatric
hospitalizations during the first quarter were
well over-budget, noting that 159 mental health
assessments were completed during August alone.
While most assessments usually do not result in a
hospitalization, he noted that there were several days
during the quarter when there were no psychiatric
beds available in any hospital in the state.
Fortunately, the board was able to use its inpatient
contract with Arrowhead Behavioral in Maumee during
those times, he said. Currently, the boards census at
the state hospital in Toledo has been running about
three, which is just under its planned census.
McCaslin also noted that board spending on
psychiatric medications through the states central
pharmacy during the first quarter was $19.51. He
explained that the boards allocation for medications
from the state for the year is $552,000. The Ohio
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
has already given the board permission to reinvest
any unused medication allocation for any other
behavioral health purpose.
According to McCaslin, the savings can be
attributed to Medicaid expansion and the pharmacy
operated by Health Partners of Western Ohio for its
patients.
The board also learned that the ADAMhs Board

will be part of the December 2 Fulton County Drug
Summit that Fulton County prosecutor Scott
Haselman has called for business, education and law
enforcement. McCaslin also reported that both Ohio
Department of Health director Rick Hodges and the
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction
Services medical director have visited the integrated
medical and behavioral health offices in Defiance and
Bryan to better understand the partnership between
the ADAMhs Board system and Health Partners of
Western Ohio.
In other action, the board voted to approve:
An $11,000 contract with Secure Telehealth to
provide secure video-conferencing and tele-medicine
visits for patients with their doctors. Tele-medicine
has proven to be an efficient, cost-effective way of
providing healthcare, particularly in rural areas
where patients may not have their own transportation
for medical appointments.
Contracts of $7,500 with each the Defiance and
Williams county sheriffs offices to provide D.A.R.E.
programming.
Last year, some 1,300 students
participated in the two programs.
An additional $7,000 for Maumee Valley Guidance
Center to support social and recreational activities for
the agencys clients.
Spending $5,000 as the boards share of the
Defiance County health needs assessment.
The next meeting of the ADAMhs Board will be
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board office, T-761 State Route 66.
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Devotional Thought / Fellowship of Christian Athletes

BY: REX STUMP - AWESOME ATTITUDE!
Mark shares a story in his book (Mark 9:14-29)

about a time that Jesus healed a boy who was possessed by a demon. (By the way, Hollywood is producing a ton of demon-possession movies these days.
Its not just entertainment, its serious stuff glorifying Satan himself. Be careful what you watch!) In
this story, Jesus had just came down off the mountain where a glorious transfiguration took place. It
was a spiritual high, no doubt about it! Suddenly
Jesus and his disciples find themselves in the midst
of an evil world again.
This boy has been possessed by a demon his
whole life, causing him pain as well as no freedom,
no joy, and no peace. The disciples had tried to help,
but they discovered that the battle with Satan is a
difficult and an ongoing struggle. Then the Prince of
Peace comes to town! Jesus approaches the scene
and here is where we see some positive attitude.
Check out the approach people have towards Jesus.
(Verse 15)
They were overwhelmed with awe. This word
was used to describe a complete and thorough admiration, to be struck with amazement, and to be
alarmed! This word is used only a couple times in
the New Testament. The second time its used is
when Jesus was troubled in the garden of Gethsemane while he was praying. The word is used a final
time when the women came to the tomb of Jesus and
unexpectedly met the angel instead. (Mark 16:5-6)
In all cases it is describing a highly emotional experience and amazement! These people were knocked
off their rockers! They were filled with awe!
We observe this all the time at sporting events
when a great play is made. Just recently at a high
school football playoff game, I watched a tremendous
game between two determined teams. The home
team was winning 9-7, with 17 seconds left on the

game clock. The opposing visitors had the chance
to win the game with what seemed to be a for sure
field goal. Their kicker was ranked in the nation and
planning to continue his kicking career at a top ten
college D1 school. The opponent seemed poised to
bring home a victory. But as the ball was snapped
the defense of the home team gave just enough of
a push to get through and rise up to block the field
goal. The home stands erupted in amazement and
joy. THIS is what Im talking about. This awe of emotion displayed is similar to the awe of emotion people
had for Jesus in this story!
Heres the second approach: They ran to greet
him. They ran! The Greek word used here means...
RAN! Like a mob of junior high girls chasing down
their favorite boy band, they ran to see Jesus! They
greeted him warmly and welcomed him!
Although the opponent was real, difficult, and
ongoing...the people celebrated the presence of Jesus coming into their life. We later see that their
faith wavered. But Jesus still showed them He is
the Mighty Victor worth worshipping!
What is your attitude in meeting Jesus on a daily
basis? What is your attitude on going to church or
youth group? Are you in awe by what you learn? Do
you run to greet Him?
There are times in which we humbly and quietly
approach our Lord in worship. But there are also
times in which we need to be in awe, fully amazed,
cheering our socks off, and running to Him! Get your
hands out of your pockets, stop standing around
like you are at a funeral! Our Gods not dead! He is
alive, AWEsome, and worth running to!
For more reading check out Psalm 89:15, Psalm
100:2, and Psalm 40:16.
Pastor Mark Holbrooks Fourth Trip To Kenya ...
We needed to bring them together, so the Bishop

of Kenya, Bishop Jefferson Nyatuka, hosted the event
in his church which could hold around 3,000 people.
The Nairobi conference started on Tuesday, and ran
through Friday night. A team of 23 flew in from all
over the United States to assist with the event.
Pastor Holbrook drew his dream assignment at
the conference. On three occasions, they gave me
a two hour time slot to minister to the pastors, he
said. To me, if you could let me pick what I could
do, that would have been it. If I can encourage them,
influence them and help them be better at what they
do, whatever they take from ittheyre going to touch
tens of thousands of lives that Im never going to see.
The ripple effect from that kind of ministry is huge!
I didnt get an exact count, but I guess there were
around 300 pastors and assistant pastors. I had
one two hour session with the pastors on Wednesday, and on Friday, they gave me both two hour sessionsback to back. When I was done on Friday, I
was exhausted. I had to just go somewhere and sit
down. I drank a couple bottles of water to rehydrate.
My throat was so scratchy, I could hardly talkbut
it was great.
Pastor Holbrook was able to squeeze out some

time to visit the Nairobi National Park, a wildlife preserve located within city limits. When he was ready to
depart Kenya, he was approached by Mercy Mutemi
with a special request. She was about to get married,
and she extended a special invitation to Pastor Holbrook to attend the wedding. The date of the wedding
fell beyond the scope of his stay, but despite his exhaustion, he agreed to reschedule his flight in order
to accommodate the daughter of his friend, Bishop
Mutemi.
This being his fourth return trip from Kenya, not
much has changed from the prior three. Pastor Holbrook went to Kenya. He worked very hard to accomplish his missionary tasks, and he returned home
exhausted. These trips cannot be called working vacations, because the term vacation is an oxymoron
to the events that take place when he is in Kenya.
Add one more thing to that list. No matter how
tired he may be, given the call to return, hed more
than likely be Nairobi bound in the proverbial New
York minute.
Timothy Kays can be reached at
tim@thevillagereporter.com
Wauseon & Archbold Fish Organizations Receive Funds

Archbold and Wauseon FISH organizations recently received funds raised through the Grandstand
Diner at the Fulton County Fair. Due to fair goers
patronizing the Grandstand Diner, each organization received $5,210 to help those in need in Fulton
County.
Receiving checks from North Clinton Treasurer
Rich Bame (left) are Lynn Mininger (center) from
Wauseon FISH and Lynn Lehman (right) from Archbold FISH.
North Clinton Mennonite Church (831 West Linfoot Street, Wauseon) has operated the Grandstand
Diner with volunteers from the church since 2009,
raising a total $62,120 to benefit various community
organizations.
Winning The Battle

For A Generation
THIS THANKSGIVING WHAT OR

WHOM ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?
My wife and I have been
blessed by raising three boys
and each of them were a joy
for us to parent. Each of the
boys exhibited their God-given
personalities in ways that
always made us aware of how
privileged we were to have them.
One of our sons was especially
careful to thank his mother
every time she prepared a meal
or went about her daily tasks to
care for them. Saying thankyou, exhibiting gratitude has
become a lost art, in fact it has become so rare that
I read of a college that requires their students to
take a class on expressing gratitude, through letters,
conversation, calls, etc.
We are only a few days from Thanksgiving, a
national holiday, a time when families get together
to share food, memories and for some, it is an
opportunity to express their gratitude to loved ones
again, to say again, thank-you, which for some may
be the last time in this life. This Thanksgiving, what
or whom are you thankful for?
Melody Beattie is the author of many popular selfhelp books, including Codependent No More. She
has fought battles with abuse, addiction, and the
overwhelming grief of losing her son. She emerged
from the pain to help others. In spite of her struggles,
a major theme in her work and life is gratitude. She
says:
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns
what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial
into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity.
It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a
stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our
past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for
tomorrow.
The Apostle Paul reminds us in the scriptures
to be thankfukl in all things, all the time 1
Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV), 18 In every thing give
thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus
concerning you.
Dont wait for Thanksgiving to be thankful, take a
moment, perhaps after reading this article and write
that long overdue thank you letter, make that call to
express your thankfulness or find some way to say
thank-you before its too late.
Rick Jones, was former Executive Director of
Defiance Area Youth for Christ and serves
as a pastor of an area local church.
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Public Auction
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Ordinance 17-2014: AN ORDINANCE TO SET WAGES

FOR 2014. This Ordinance sets wages for Village employees for calendar year 2015. This Ordinance shall be effective at the earliest time permitted by law.
Resolution No. 13-2014: A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE FOR
THE JOINT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT OF
DEFIANCE, FULTON, PAULDING AND, WILLIAMS COUNTIES, OHIO. The purpose of this Resolution is to approve
the update to the solid waste management plan for the
Joint Solid Waste Management District. This Resolution
shall be effective at the earliest time permitted by law.
Resolution No. 14-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND FISCAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE A FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT
WITH AMBOY TOWNSHIP AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The purpose of this Resolution is to authorize
the Village Administrator and Fiscal Officer to renew a
fire protection contract between the Village of Pioneer and
Amboy Township, Michigan for the years 2015 and 2016
and declaring an emergency. All provisions of this Resolution go into full force and effect immediately.
The complete text of the above legislation can be obtained or viewed at the office of the Village Fiscal Officer, at 409 South State Street, Pioneer, Ohio 43554. This
summary was prepared or reviewed and approved by
Thomas A. Thompson, Village Solicitor for the Village of
Pioneer, Ohio.
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Legals
LEGALS - On November 10, 2014, the Council of the Village of Pioneer, Ohio passed the following legislation:
Ordinance No. 16-2014: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2014 AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY. This Ordinance increases appropriations
for fiscal year 2014 and allows the Village to reallocate
various existing line item balances for fiscal year 2014
for municipal purposes and declares an emergency. All
provisions of this Ordinance go into full force and effect
immediately.
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SATURDAY DEC. 13TH 2014 @ 10:00 AM
SATURDAY DEC. 6TH 2014 @ 10:00 AM
57 ACRE NORTHWEST TWP. WILLIAM COUNTY
4 BEDROOM HOME, ANTIQUES, HOUSEHOLD & COLLECTIBLES

LOCATION: 16579 Co. Rd. M Pioneer, Ohio
AUCTION CONDUCTED ON LOCATION:

3272 COUNTY ROAD S EDON, OH 43518
JUST WEST OF ST. RT. 49, ON THE SOUTH SIDE.
57 acres with 51.6 tillable consisting primarily of Gilford fine sandy
loam, Kibbie sandy loam, Oshtemo Loamy sand and sandy loam. 4.3
acres wooded on the south end offering good hunting areas. The farm
has good drainage with 2 ditches that has recently had heavy culverts
installed making good access to the entire farm. Road frontage on
County Road S giving ample areas for addition of building or home
sites if desired. Be sure to look this farm over and be prepared to bid
your price for a peace of earth that has a lot to offer. TERMS: 10%
down day of auction, balance at closing. Purchaser will have the right
to delay closing to no later than January 15th if desired.
THIS SPACIOUS RURAL HOME WITH 1.55 ACRES

SELLS FIRST, BE ON TIME.
First time ever offered for sale, 2 story, 4 Bedroom Country home.
With very peaceful rural location this home has plenty of elbow
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personal touches. Selling in an affordable price range this will make
someone the home of their dreams. TAXES: $ $1,229.64/yr prorated at closing. TERMS: 10% down day of sale balance due at
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OWNERS: ANDREW & TIMOTHY WAPPES
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Wauseon Business Devastated By Fire

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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY AREA

Cheryl A. Metro, Delta, OH, 67/55

Pioneer Area Crash Kills

transported to Montpelier Hospital.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WAUSEON POLICE DEPARTMENT

FIRE ... Firefighters work to entinguish flames at Certified Document Destruction.

Save 25% to 60%

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Queen 2-pc. set

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