The Village Reporter

By: Angi Walkup
THE VILLAGE REPORTER

Offcially, Stryker School
board accepted the resig-
nation of Principal Denise
Meyers at the end of the
2013 school year at their
February school board
meeting on Tuesday eve-
ning. Mrs. Meyers has been
a part of the Stryker school
system for 30 years, not in-
cluding the years she spent
as a Panther student.
Truly, I bleed blue,
stated Myers after the
meeting. I wouldnt go
back and change anything,
Ive enjoyed it all.
Board President Jeff Erb
presented Mrs. Meyers with
a plaque of appreciation
even before the board voted
to accept her resignation.
Undeniably, a few tears
were shed for this long time
administrator in gratitude
and appreciation for her
dedication to the Stryker
school system.
We knew this day was
coming, stated Erb. I
know you go above and
beyond the call of duty.
You put a lot of extra time
in that people dont know
about. It is appreciated.
And you have been the glue
for Stryker schools for a
long time and you are ap-
preciated.
I would personally like
to thank Denise for all of
her help and support,
stated Superintendent Nate
Johnson.
The Board also heard
from Stryker resident Steve
Planson with concerns on
the amount of taxes, he
alone, will be paying. He
addressed concerns that he
has, that the school taxes
he will be paying will be
paying towards the debt
as he sees a lot of money be-
ing spent. Mr. Planson gave
the Board a fgure which he
will spend in taxes, which
is considerably higher than
the year before.
Treasurer Richelle Ober-
lin explained that Stryker
district is in their 6th year
of paying a 35 year loan. To
date, the district has paid
$1,729,378 on the proper-
ty tax so far. Hopes of re-
fnancing the debt cannot
be done until the loan is 10
years old.
The levy that was just
passed is only for 5 years.
It would have to go back
on the ballot if the board
deems it necessary after
that.
I just want to make
sure it is going towards the
debt, stated Planson.
The money that is be-
ing spent on the school, for
example, the all-weather
track, comes from the Per-
manent Improvement fund,
not the General Fund Ober-
lin explained.
Farm land values have
increased, even though
commercial and residen-
tial values have decreased,
which is where the district
picked up extra millage,
however small that amount
was.
Board president Jeff Erb
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(USPS 168-440) - Volume 4 Edition 8 Wednesday, February 27, 2013
By: Kay Raypholtz
Superintendent Ken Boyer discussed a cost-effective
plan to increase security measures at their February
school board meeting on Monday, February 18. The board
has received quotes on the cost of installing ballistic win-
dow flm, offce video cameras and panic switches.
In other business, the board approved the agenda for the
evening, and the following items as the consent agenda:
Minutes from the January14, 2013, organizational
meeting, January 22, 2013, Regular meeting min-
utes, and the January 30, 2013, Audit Committee
meeting.
Financial statements and investments from Decem-
ber and January
Employments:
Rodger Swank Assistant Varsity Softball Coach
Nelson Turner Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
Doug Faler Volunteer Assistant JH Track Coach
Kyle Cogswell Volunteer Assistant Varsity Track
Coach
Resignations:
Barb Oyer Elementary Guidance, Effective June 1st
for the purpose of retirement
CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
North Central School Board
Plans Security Measures
PHOTO BY: LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFF
JERRY LUCE AWARD During halftime at the Edon-North Central varsity boys
basketball game, the Jerry Luce Award for Loyalty and Service to the Edon Area
Community was presented to Edon/Blakeslee area native Cheryl Flynn Michael.
This 20th Annual award, named in honor of the former Florence Township Fire
Department Chief and active community member who lost his life in a 1993 car
accident, is given annually to an Edon area citizen who exemplifes volunteerism at
its best. Recipients are found unselfshly sharing their time and talents with others
in the community, their church and/or school. Through her dedication, leadership
and ability to get things organized ~ the one to go to when something needs to get
done; Cheryl has devoted many hours in supporting the efforts of several activities
involving her sons, including the Edon Music Boosters. From currently serving as
president (a job now in at least its ffth year!) to heading up the annual Ice Cream
Social, Fruit Sales and Track Concessions, Cheryl thoughtfully gives her time in
making sure jobs are covered and everything is taken care of. I know Im bossy,
but somebody has to be in charge, I guess she chuckled. Cheryl has also headed
the EHS Junior Class Post Prom Committee, been involved with St. Peter Lutheran
Church teaching Sunday School and going on youth mission trips and with the Boy
Scouts, frst as a den mother, and later on, assisting in a variety of other capacities
until her boys earned their Eagle Scout rank. I havent been in this alone, noted
Cheryl, Ive had a lot of people help out with events Ive headed and I couldnt have
done it without them. She went on to share how shell very much miss the help of
one her dedicated Music Boosters volunteers ~ and friend ~ Sara Handy, who was
killed in auto accident last month. Shown with Cheryl during the presentation are
members of the Jerry Luce family, from left, his son Allyn Luce, daughter Jennifer
Maier and wife Jo Ann Luce. Cheryl and her husband Doug live in Edon and are
the parents of two sons, John, a senior at Miami University and Jacob, a freshman
at The Ohio State University. This is one of the greatest honors, said Cheryl
through heartfelt tears, getting recognized for doing what you love to do.
20TH ANNUAL FAMILY PRESENTATION
Cheryl Michael 2013 Jerry Luce Award Recipient
By: Kay Raypholtz
The Holiday City council held a short
meeting Thursday, February 21, 2013.
Acting mayor Shawn Clark was unable
to attend due to being called in to work
to prepare roads for a winter storm.
Member Dennis Hutchison was also ab-
sent due to being out of state. There were
still enough members in attendance for
a quorum, however.
Following approval of the agenda,
council heard the fnancial report for
January 2013. Council heard the second
reading of Resolution R-2013-3, which
would authorize the payment of certain
fees for debt service related to water and
sewage fees owed by village businesses
to Montpelier. It will not be voted upon
until after the third reading.
The annual audit for the village will
begin on Monday, February 25. Clerk/
Treasure Lauri TenEyck-Rupp reported
on new software that had been pur-
chased for the offces computers.
Representatives of the Visitors Bu-
reau participated in a tourism showcase
in Toledo. This is part of an effort to fo-
cus attention on Holiday City to get bus
tours to stop at the hotels here.
Village Administrator Gary Baker re-
ported that work continues on the tor-
nado siren. Some new parts have been
installed, but there are more that need
to be installed yet. They expect repairs
to be completed before tornado season.
Baker informed council that they had
been invited to the WEDCO Annual
Meeting on March 6.
Baker also told council that he had re-
ceived a proposal from AMP-Ohio called
the Eastlake Peaking Project which is in
partnership with First Energy. An effort
is underway to convert an old coal-fred
plant to gas power. They are expected to
propose that the town buy power from
this project. The villages consultant will
be looking into the proposal for feasibil-
ity and to evaluate cost effectiveness.
This is just a proposal at the present
time. There is a chance that the facility
may not be on line for a few years yet;
however, the proposal calls for the town
to sign up by June.
The council is searching for a new
person to be employed as landscaper
and grounds-keeper for the Town Hall
and Visitors Bureau. Anyone who may
be interested is invited to call the offce
at 419-485-5881.
With no further business to discuss,
council adjourned the meeting.
Meetings are held on the third Thurs-
day of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Kay Raypholtz may be reached at
publisher@thevillagereporter.com.
Holiday City Council Hears
About Proposal from AMP-Ohio
STRYKER BOARD OF EDUCATION
Stryker Principal To Retire At End Of
School Year, Board Approved Conceal Carry
PHOTO BY ANGI WALKUP, STAFF
APPRECIATION ... Principal Denise Meyers accepts a plaque of appreciation from board
president Jeff Erb for her dedication and service to Stryker schools for 30 years.
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Regulation & Policy:
Peter D. Traxler,
94 of Montpelier died
Monday morning at
Hillside Country Living
in Jefferson Township.
He was born October
24, 1918 in Jefferson
Township to Charlie and
Carrie (Wirick) Traxler.
Peter graduated from
West Unity High School
in 1936. He retired
from the Ohio Turnpike
Commission in 1983
after 29 years as a Toll
Collector. Pete had also
been a Madison township farmer.
He was a member and former trustee of the Pioneer
United Methodist Church and a charter member of the
Pioneer Lions Club.
Peter is survived by a son Thomas and wife Joan
of Pioneer, two step daughters, a step son, two
grandchildren David Traxler and Heather Fairchild,
three great grandchildren, two sisters Donna King and
Janet Lee both of Montpelier.
He was preceded in death by his parents, frst wife
Ferne (Krill) in 1987, his second wife Alice (Bauer) in
1996, a brother Charles, three sisters Florence Keiser,
Irene Fauver and Alice Tressler.
Visitation hours for Peter were Tuesday, February
19 at the Thompson Funeral Home in Montpelier.
A Pioneer Lions Club service was Tuesday evening
in the funeral home. Services were Wednesday at
the funeral home with Reverend Michael Raypholtz
offciating. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery
in Montpelier. Donations may be made to the Pioneer
United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent
online at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com
Peter D. Traxler (1918-2013)
Michael J. Sito, 73 of
Bryan died Saturday night
from heart complications
due to heart surgery at
the Indiana University
Health Methodist Hospital
in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He was born December 4,
1939 in Hicksville, Ohio to
John E. and Elanora E.Y.
(Salay) Sito. He graduated
in 1959 from Fairview
High School in Mark
Center, Ohio. Soon after
high school Mike married
Bonnie M. Eitzman on September 30, 1961 in Holgate,
Ohio.
Mike worked at Robinair Manufacturing in
Montpelier for approximately 28 years. For a period of
eight years Mike helped with managing a campground.
During the past fve years Mike was an onsite manager
of Foxglove apartments in Bryan.
The annual Bike to the Bridge for Cancer Assistance
was important to Mike and he has made it a point to
ride in the event for the past three years. At one time
he was very active in the Montpelier Jaycees and was a
member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Montpelier.
Mike was also a member of the Eagles in Montpelier
and Bryan and the Moose in Bryan.
Mike is survived by his wife Bonnie of 51 years,
three sons Carl (Vicky) Sito of Stryker, Philip W. Sito of
Montpelier, Kevin (Sally) Sito of Montpelier, a daughter
Denise (Kyle) McKelvey of Hicksville, 12 grandchildren,
18 great grandchildren and two God-daughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a
sister Yolanda Core.
Services for Mike were Thursday, February 21
at the Thompson Funeral Home in Montpelier with
Pastor Paul Gruetter offciating. The family greeted
friends Thursday prior to the time of the service.
Donations may be made to Williams County Cancer
Assistance. Condolences may be sent online to www.
thethompsonfuneralhome.com
Michael J. Sito (1939-2013)
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W H E R E
Solid Rock Community Church
102 Egly Drive, West Unity, Ohio 43570
Cost is Totally Free / Contact Information:
James Mays 567-239-8172 or Jim Hicks 419-212-3017
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T h r e e D a y
Doctrines of Grace
R E V I V A L
Larry Bunting High School Math Instructor, Effec-
tive June 1st for the purpose of retirement
William Peiffer Remedial Reading Instructor, Effec-
tive June 1st for the purpose of retirement
Norm Fiser Custodian, Effective February 1st for the
purpose of retirement
Overnight trip for baseball team, March 22nd & 23rd to
Hillsboro, Ohio
In his report, Elementary Principal Paul Jones informed
the board that kindergarten screening would be held April
11 12 at the Methodist Church in Pioneer. Thirteen stu-
dents are presently signed up for evaluation, but more are
expected. At present, there are 351 students enrolled in
the elementary school. Ohio Achievement tests will be ad-
ministered April 23 26.
The Reading Guarantee will go into effect for third
grade students next year, and for kindergarten through
second grade during the 1014-2015 school year. This is
part of new legislation from the state, and will require that
all teachers who provide reading intervention will have to
be Reading Certifed. Those who already carry the certif-
cation must have three years of experience. The school will
continue to implement a transition plan for the Common
Core Standards for grading schools. This will be slowly im-
plemented through the grade school. Jones said that elec-
tronic tablets that had been distributed to teachers prior
to the beginning of the school year are being used in class-
rooms, allowing teachers more mobility in their rooms and
provides greater interaction. Coming up, on February 26,
students who passed the OEA tests will get ice cream.
Tim Rettig, high school and junior high principal, said
that OGT week is March 11-15. He and Chief of Police Tim
Livengood and other offcers sat down and updated the
schools safety plan. They have documented changes in
the new manual. The safety plan may continue to change
over the year to refect increased safety needs. He and oth-
er principals and school offcials heard from the Defance
County Sheriffs offce about a lockdown procedure called
ALICE, which stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Con-
front, and Escape. This is a procedure that is being taught
in some schools to educate students and staff on what to
do if there is an intruder in the school.
Laptops have been distributed to participating high
school students in grades 9 -12. Those who elected not to
participate in the laptop initiative will still have access to a
computer through the school. As prom season approach-
es, the school will hold three screening assemblies from
texting and driving, to alcohol/drug issues, and Facebook
issues. These problems tend to ramp up during the spring
and the school wants their students to be educated and
informed. The school will also have a driving simulator so
that students can experience frsthand the simulated ef-
fects of drunk driving and texting and driving.
Band and choir students will be participating in the All
County Concert on February 24 at 4 p.m. in Montpelier.
On Friday, March 1, students in grades 9 and 12 will at-
tend a program called Real Money, Real World where they
will learn such things as how credit card interest works
as well as other money matters and skills that they will
need to get by in the real world. The senior class will head
to Kalahari resort on March 4 for their senior trip, and on
March 7, there will be a high school band and choir con-
cert at 7 p.m. in the junior high gym.
For the fnancial report, Eric Smeltzer asked the board
to pass a resolution accepting the amounts and rates as
determined by the budget commission and authorizing
the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County
Auditor for the 2013-2014 school year. Board members
voted to pass a motion on the resolution. This addresses
changes in the amount of taxes paid to the district be-
cause of lower millage, and in general, reduces the taxes
paid by homeowners.
The board also approved the following appropriation ad-
ditions:
General Fund---------------- Amount
Supplies and Materials----- 1,355.28
Capital Outlay----------------- $187.49
Total General Fund--- $1,542.77
Other Funds ----------------- Amount
Principals Fund------------- $625.64
Other Grant----------------------50.00
IDEA Part B Grants -----------109.43
Improving Teacher Quality--- 856.90
Misc. Federal Grant Fund--- 219.23
Total Other Funds--$2,861.20
The board discussed and approved a memorandum of
understanding with the North Central Education Asso-
ciation establishing the Custodian II position and salary
effective March 1, 2013. Since the Custodian II position
involved cleaning, and the Custodian I includes mainte-
nance duties as well, the Custodian II position will start at
a rate of $10.05 per hour.
A motion was declared to approve a one-time retirement
incentive for certifed staff as follows:
$6,000 if resignation for retirement is received by the
Superintendent on or before March 1, 2013.
$2,000 if resignation for retirement is received by the
Superintendent on or before April 1, 2013.
The board approved the incentives for certifed staff
only.
In view of the increased measures that schools are tak-
ing to protect their students in the wake of recent trage-
dies, school administrators have sought a budget-friendly
resolution to stepping up security for the school. Entrance
doors are already locked during the day, and people wish-
ing to enter the building must identify themselves and be
buzzed in. A quote was received from Leever Glass for
ballistic window flm for entrances and other targeted
windows at a cost of $8,500. They are designed to with-
stand a 60 caliber slug. Habitec Security has made quotes
of $1760 for three security cameras, and $65 a piece for
panic switches which are portable. There would be an ad-
ditional monthly fee to monitor videos of the facility. Su-
perintendent Ken Boyer said that the total cost was ac-
tually less than he expected and that adding these extra
security measures were a signifcant upgrade to enhance
the security of our facility. The window flm will carry a
5-year warranty.
Boyer also discussed updates in the proposed state
budget. According to the proposed budget, no Ohio school
districts will receive less than last year. However, the dis-
trict has already lost approximately $800,000. The gover-
nor has proposed an initial increase in funding and then
a larger increase in the second year of the biennium. Over
half of the districts in Ohio saw no increases in the last
year, while those districts whose enrollment gained num-
bers would receive in increase in funding as did some eco-
nomically disadvantaged districts. The budget will go on to
the state house and senate for approval.
North Central School Board holds meetings on the
third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. unless other-
wise indicated.
INFORMATION PROVIDED
CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE
North Central School Board Plans Security Measures
Fountain City
Christian School
The Fountain City Christian School,
located at 120 South Beech Street in Bryan, Ohio
has adopted the following
racial nondiscriminatory policies.
Fountain City Christian School recruits and admits students of any
race, color or ethnic origin to all its rights, privileges, programs and
activities. In addition, the school will not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational
policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan
programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
Any persons having knowledge of racial discriminatory practices on
the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of
its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship
and loan programs, and athletics and other school-administered
programs should contact the Ohio Department of Education, Quality
School Choice and Funding, Nonpublic Educational Options Programs,
25 South Front Street, Mail Stop 309, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

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

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

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

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

By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber
Earlier this month, attorneys at Edon
Northwest Local Schools revised opening
and closing statements and witnesses re-
viewed statements as fnal case prepara-
tions were made for their teams entry into
the 30th Annual Ohio Mock Trial Competi-
tion.
Edon High School students took part in
Ohio Mock Trial District Competition held
Friday, February 1, 2013 in Toledo Mu-
nicipal Court. This is the schools twenty-
third year of participation in the program
sponsored by Ohio Center for Law-Related
Education. Each year the Center writes an
original, Constitution-based case meant to
inform students of their rights as citizens
as well as help them develop critical think-
ing, reading, writing, public speaking and
listening skills.
In this years case, a ffteen-year old
high school sophomore is suspected of set-
ting a fre at the school that resulted in
the death of a maintenance worker. Police
engaged in a lengthy interrogation process
that involved driving to the scene of the
crime and the victims home as well as
various interrogation techniques. Late in
the day, the defendant made a statement
claiming responsibility for the fre and
was subsequently charged with Murder
and Arson. The confession, however, was
later recanted by the defendant, alleging
the statements were improperly coerced
by the police in violation of the Fifth and
14th Amendments; a motion to suppress
was fled.
To maximize student learning in the
competition, a team consisting of fve to
eleven students prepared both prosecu-
tion and defense cases and competed in
two trials against different teams. District
winners throughout the state advanced to
regional competition on Friday, February
22; state fnals are set for March 7-9 in Co-
lumbus with the fnal championship round
taking place at the Ohio Statehouse. The
state winner moves on to national compe-
tition in Indianapolis May 9-11.
Comprising Edon High Schools 2013
Mock Trial Teams were:
Team Alpha
Trials ~ Team Alpha Defense vs. Central
Catholic HS; Team Alpha Prosecution vs.
St. Francis de Sales HS
Chelsey Handy ~ Prosecuting Attorney
Desiree Howard ~ Prosecuting Attorney
Chandler Siebenaler ~ Quinn Patel, Wit-
ness for the Prosecution
Andrea Headley ~ Detective Sam OLeary,
Witness for the Prosecution
Sydney Stoll ~ Counselor Casey High-
lander, Witness for the Prosecution
Sabrina Brown ~ Defense Attorney
Becky Fisk ~ Defense Attorney
Dakota Parrish ~ Dakota Allen, Witness
for the Defense
Ciera Mocherman ~ Detective Alex Jones,
Witness for the Defense
Meredith LaDuke ~ Kris Martinez, Wit-
ness for the Defense
Team
Beta
Trials ~ Team Beta Defense vs. St. Fran-
cis de Sales HS; Team Alpha Prosecution
vs. St. Johns HS
Reid Bowling ~ Prosecuting Attorney
Kyle Gearhart ~ Prosecuting Attorney
David Headley ~ Quinn Patel, Witness for
the Prosecution
Sabrina White ~ Detective Sam OLeary,
Witness for the Prosecution
Kaylyn Brigle ~ Counselor Casey High-
lander, Witness for the Prosecution
Mihkaya Best ~ Defense Attorney
Abby Hill ~ Defense Attorney
Justin Kirkpatrick ~ Dakota Allen, Wit-
Clay Parrish ~ Detective Alex Jones, Wit-
Kennedy Brigle ~ Kris Martinez, Witness
for the Defense
Mike Spangler, an attorney with New-
comer, Schaffer, Spangler and Breininger,
served as legal advisor to the Mock Trial
teams; Mark Blue, American History/Gov-
ernment teacher was their advisor.
The Ohio Center for Law-Related Educa-
tion designs programs to assist teachers in
teaching students about government, citi-
zenship and the law. The Center is spon-
sored by the Supreme Court of Ohio, the
Ohio State Bar Association, the American
Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation
and the Ohio Attorney Generals Offce.
In addition, the Ohio Mock Trial Competi-
tion was made possible, in part, by a grant
from the Ohio State Bar Foundation.
Lucinda Held-Faulhaber can be reached at
publisher@thevillagereporter.com
Edon High School Students Argue Due Process Mock Trial Case
TOP HONORS Edon seniors garnering six of eight possible awards for their four tri-
als at the 2013 Ohio High School Mock Trial District Competition in Toledo Municipal
Court were, clockwise from upper left, Mihkaya Best, Team Beta ~ Best Defense Attor-
ney; Sabrina White, Team Beta ~ Best Witness for the Prosecution; Ciera Mocherman,
Team Alpha ~ Best Witness for the Defense; Sabrina Brown, Team Alpha ~ Best Defense
Attorney; Clay Parrish, Team Beta ~ Best Witness for the Defense and Andrea Headley,
Team Alpha ~ Best Witness for the Prosecution.
TEAM ALPHA Comprising Edon High Schools 2013 Mock Trial Team Alpha are se-
niors, seated from left, Andrea Headley, Becky Fisk, Ciera Mocherman, Dakota Parrish,
Sabrina Brown, Meredith LaDuke, Sydney Stoll, and standing, from left, Lucas Wert-
man, Chelsey Handy, Kalyn Lyman, Desiree Howard and Chandler Siebenaler.
TEAM BETA Comprising Edon High Schools 2013 Mock Trial Team Beta are seniors,
seated from left, Sabrina White, Kennedy Brigle, David Headley, Kaylyn Brigle, Abby
Hill, and standing, from left, Clay Parrish, Mihkaya Best, Reid Bowling, Justin Kirkpat-
rick and Kyle Gearhart.
thanked Mr. Planson for approaching the
board with his concerns. We appreciate
you coming in. Its always good to know
exactly whats going on. I appreciate you
coming in and being forthright enough and
saying your piece. We appreciate your in-
put and would like more input. We dont
get enough people coming in and express-
ing their opinions and it would be nice to
have more.
The Stryker school board also approved
a resolution authorizing certain individu-
als to carry concealed frearms on school
premises pursuant to the ORC relative to
the security arrangements and emergency
response protocols.
This is something we have looked at
pretty seriously and have had a hard time
with. This is the route weve decided to go,
stated Erb.
Recommended the board approve
the resolution accepting the amounts and
rates as determined by the budget com-
mission and authorizing the necessary tax
levies and certifying them to the county
auditor
Recommend the board to approve
the Software License Agreement with
EDGE Document Solutions
the OSBAs annual membership dues
Dawn Woolace and Kinsey Woolace as
Classifed and Bus Driver substitutes
Recommend the board approve
Laurin Waidelich, Aide for remainder of
2012-13 school year
Girls basketball tournament be-
gins February 19
All County Chorus is February 24
at Montpelier, 2 pm
Jr. High Quiz Bowl is February 25
at Edgerton, 6:30 pm
Boys basketball tournament be-
gins February 27
Jr Hi/High School band concert,
March 4, 7:30 pm
Archery Team to compete at NASP
State Tournament in Columbus on March
1
OGT State Testing March 11-15
Spring Break will be March 25-29
All-weather surface for the track
will start in mid-May contingent upon the
weather
The Board will meet again in regular
session on March 18th at 6:30 pm in the
art room.
Angi Walkup may be reached at
publisher@thevillagereporter.com.
CONTINUED FORM TEH FRONT PAGE
Stryker Principal Meyers To Retire At End Of School ...
By: Kay Raypholtz
The Williams County
Economic Development
Corporation (WEDCO) con-
tinues to work on plans to
bring their annual Manu-
facturing Expo to the Ra-
mada Inn in Holiday City
on Wednesday, March 6,
2013, from 1 p.m. 4:30
p.m. This years event has
been opened to counties
adjacent to Williams Coun-
ty, and for the frst time will
also include manufacturers
in nearby in Indiana and
Michigan and any other
business within a 50 mile
radius.
As told in a fyer about
the expo, the purpose of the
event is to increase brand
recognition, promote/
launch products and ser-
vices, and to reinforce busi-
ness connections within
the region. It will provide
business representatives in
manufacturing to display
their products and infor-
mation about their busi-
ness. Expo 2011 Commit-
tee Member Steve Raymond
explained that, The expo is
about an industrial aware-
ness: to let everyone see
what each manufacturer
produces. Many companies
purchase from outside of
the tri-state area and some-
times overseas because
they are not aware that the
products are made nearby.
Supply chain and trucking
expenses can play a major
role in the cost of a product.
This event is to connect one
manufacturer to another.
There is no cost to man-
ufacturers to display their
products or to attend the
event. Last years event
was a success with 20 25
manufacturers. So far this
year, 45 have signed, and
they hope for 50 business-
es.
Coordinator Diamond
Zimmerman has been busy
in the last few months
speaking at meetings and
events to spread the news
this years expo. The expo
will showcase the region.
The tri-state area is rich in
resources such as ample
access to water, land, and
transportation as the Turn-
pike runs through the area.
Several large cities are also
within a few hours driving
distance. Also, this area has
a workforce who is seeking
jobs. Many schools in the
area have received a grade
of Excellent by the state.
Williams County is a Manu-
facturing Certifed county,
and WEDCO is available to
offer support to businesses.
Students are also en-
couraged to attend the
event. Business members
will be there and available
to be interviewed by youth
as to what futures they can
have by being employed in
a manufacturing setting.
WEDCOs Steve Raymond
explained at an earlier
meeting of the Montpelier
Chamber of Commerce that
many are unaware of jobs
available in the feld, and
this will increase their
knowledge of the skills they
will need to enter the job
force. Manufacturing jobs
are increasingly more tech-
nical and some of this tech-
nology will be appealing to
younger people who will be
entering the feld.
WEDCO will conduct
their annual meeting and a
luncheon prior to the event
from 11:30 a.m. 1:00
p.m. Current offcers will
be recognized for their hard
work, and new offcers will
be elected. Business repre-
sentatives and leaders who
are interested in becoming
members of WEDCO are
also invited to attend. There
will be a $25 charge, and
those wishing to participate
will need to RSVP the offce
by February 28 by calling
419-636-8727.
TV 26 will be present
and flming at the event.
Registrations are still be-
ing accepted through Feb-
ruary 28. Those wishing to
do so may contact Diamond
Zimmerman at 419-636-
8727, or email the offce
at economic@wedco.info.
She can also be reached by
fax at 419-636-5589. The
address for the event is:
Ramada Inn, 13508 State
Route 15, Montpelier, Ohio,
and is located just south
of the turnpike in Holiday
City.
Kay Raypholtz can be
reached at
publisher@thevillagereporter.com
WEDCO To Host Annual
Manufacturing Expo
PHOTO PROVIDED
MANUFACTURING EXPO ... Area businesses display
their products at last years event.
Call today for tickets at 419.446.2541
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Archbold, Wauseon and Delta they are always available to consult with you.
Grisier Funeral Homes offer all types of funeral services and merchandise, pre-
arrangements services, cremation services and have their own crematory.
Owners Todd and Scott Grisier along with Frederick Grisier and David H. Fox, Jr.,
have many years of experience and can assist you in the diffcult decisions during your
time of need.
For more information on the services they provide please call 419-682-2341, or
visit their website at www.grisierfh.com.
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State Licensed
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14226 US Hwy 20-A
Montpelier, Ohio
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DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL
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Defance, Ohio
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Carpet & Upholstery
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Dry Cleaning
Wedding Dress Cleaning
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Shirt Service - Customs,
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214 E, Linfoot St,
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Fax: 419-822-4366
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FURNITURE
AUTO
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Body Shop
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1422 Whitaker Way
Montpelier, OH 43543
Phone (419) 485-3242
Fax # (419) 485-9612
Kenny Prince Kenny Nester
Expert Collision And
Frame Repair
AUTO, TRUCK & BUS REPAIR
24 HOUR TOWING
1005 N. Shoop Ave.,
Wauseon, OH 43567
BRAKES
OIL & LUBE
SUSPENSION
REPAIR
TUNE-UP
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NEW TIRES
ELECTRICAL
WELDING
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DIAGNOSTICS
ALIGNMENTS
ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE
419-335-2277
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Stanleys
Guns & Ammo
Mitch Stanley, owner
Large selection of
Firearms Shot Guns Rifes
Pistols Concealed Carry Handguns
Youth Guns Ammunition
Hunting Accessories
NOW OPEN
OUTDOOR SHOOTING RANGE
for handguns & rifles w/200 yard range
(Free use of the Shooting Range with the
purchase of a Firearm or Ammunition)
Concealed Carry Classes - $99
603 W. Jackson St. West Unity, OH
419-924-2112
Mon.-Fri. 10-6 p.m.; Sat. 10-4 p.m.
Sun. 12-4 p.m.
GUNS & SAFETY
4103 County Road 15D
Bryan, Ohio 43506
419-636-1460
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104 E. Main St. Fayette, Ohio
419-237-2661
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301 W. Industrial Parkway
Fayette, OH 43521
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Plumbing, Heating &
Air Conditioning Sales & Service
Unity Plumbing
& Heating
110 S. Madison Street
West Unity, OH 43570
License #25513
Plumbing, Heating &
Air Conditioning Sales & Service
Michael E. Funkhouser
Owner & Field Technician
Stan M. Funkhouser
Field Technician
(419) 924-2423
(419) 924-2522
HEATING/PLUMBING
Heating/Cooling/Plumbing/
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Accounts
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Experience
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& Safety Checks
A/C Cleaning, Service
& Safety Checks
Custom Metal Work
New & Remodel Work
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Sat. 9:00 - 5:00 / Sun. 1:00 - 5:00
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Medical
Center
124 W. Main St.
P.O. Box 399
Fayette, Ohio
419-237-2501
Offce Hours By Appointment
B&G
Outdoor Power
Equipment LTD
Full line of service & parts
Gravely - Ariens - Echo
Dolmar - Snapper
09629 US 127
West Unity, Ohio
419-924-5210
LAWN
419-237-2036
114 W. Main Street
Fayette, OH 43521
INSURANCE SINCE 1933
Its Not About the Car ...
231 N. Main St.
Bryan, Ohio 43506
419-636-3134
Call
Carrie Dunson
As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance
program thats just right for you and your family. Give
the people you love Safe.Sound.Secure.
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Bryan, Ohio 43506
419-636-3134
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As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance
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the people you love Safe.Sound.Secure.
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HOME HEALTH
Ruby Carpenter RN, Administrator
Phone 419-782-8200
Fax 419-782-8266
Allcaring Home
Health Services
322 Cl i nton St. Sui te 201
Defi ance, OH 4351 2
Phone Toll Free 1-877-782-8250
E-Mail: allcaring@embarqmail.com
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RENTALS
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water, sewer, trash included.
All with kitchen
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www.opening-newdoors.com
Must meet annual income guidelines.
We are an equal
opportunity
employer and provider.
RECYCLING/REFUSE
INSURANCE
Diner & Pub
Fayette, Ohio
RESTAURANT
F E A T U R E D B U S I N E S S O F T H E W E E K
MoJos Grab N- Go is THE place
to go if youre looking for a quick meal,
a snack or all types of party supplies.
Conveniently located at 09387 St Rte
127 just south of West Unity, owners
David and Andrea JoHantgen invite you
to stop in today.
Open 7 days a week, hours of op-
eration are Monday Thursday from
9 am 9 pm, Friday and Saturday
from 9 am 10 pm and Sundays from
10 am 8 pm.
Youll fnd it all at MoJos. From
catering and baked goods, a deli, Pettis-
ville Meats, beer and wine, party items,
grocery items and the Ohio Lottery.
Hungry but dont feel like cooking???
MoJos offers daily lunch specials and Friday night carryout of Breaded Shrimp, Deep Fried
Fish or BBQ Ribs. They also feature Frog Legs on the last Friday of each month.
AND, MoJos has the areas best hand tossed pizzas and subs. Menu items also include
cheesy fries, cheesy garlic bread, Bosco sticks, wings and boneless chicken chunks. Pizza
Hours are Monday Thursday 11 am 9 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am 10 pm and
Sunday from 4-8 pm.
Stop in today for a menu or give them a call at 419-636-6656 (MOJO).You can also see the
daily specials on Facebook.
MOJOS GRAB-N-GO
09387 ST. RT. 127 WEST UNITY, OH
419-636-6656
Infant through pre-teen,
clothing, toys and gifts.
Wed 9-5 Thur/ Fri 9-7 Sat 9-2
Terry & Donna King, Owners
RETAIL SCHOOL
Fountain City
Christian School
120 S. Beech Street
PO Box 150
Bryan, Ohio
For more information, call 419-636-2333
PROVIDING
Academic Excellence Christian Dedication
Community Involvement International Commitment
Spiritual Formation
STORAGE
MEDICAL
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Monday - Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
567-454-9225
Interior and Exterior Lighting
Sign Lighting
Residential and Commercial
WELDING WATER
Help! I cant find you.
But you can find me at
Kinetico. Im looking for
people with water prob-
lems. I can help you.
Call me for an
appointment.
Peg Baltosser
800-886-5585
Serving Northwest Ohio
Unity Water
Conditioning
West Unity - Wauseon
National Tools
Partees Tool
Warehouse Inc.
Rick L. Partee
The Mechanics Toy Store
21271 County Road C
Stryker, Ohio
Offce/Store: (419) 682-1714
Fax: (419) 682-1708
Cell: (419) 553-9674
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Wauseon: 419-337-6580
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24 Hour Service
Owners: Bob & Beth Tejkl
1-800-455-KERN
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603 W. Jackson street
West Unity, oH 43570
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419-906-0257
25051 US Rt. 20A
Archbold, OH 43502
Toll Free:
(800) 392-9616
Offce:
(419) 445-6957
Mert Kinsman - Owner
214 N. Defance St.
ARCHBOLD
419-445-9973
209 W. Poe Rd.
BOWLING GREEN
419-353-8611
204 E. High St.
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419-633-0668
419 Fifth St., Ste 1200
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Monday 4
Wednesday 6
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Edgcrton
419-29S-2329
204 W. Indiana St.
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419-272-2421
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Bryan
419-636-3525
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LIBRARY NEWS
West Unity Library To Host
Tail Waggin Tutors
West Unity Library would like to invite area children
to make an appointment to reserve their time to come
and read to a visiting therapy dog. Tail Waggin Tu-
tors will be available on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:00
pm and on Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm beginning
February 26. A therapy dog that has been trained as
a Tail Waggin Tutor will be at the library to listen to
each child read. Up to fve students per hour will be
allowed to sit and read to the dogs Sky, Myleigh, or
Pebbles, for a 10 to 25 minute time slot.
According to the Therapy Dog International web-
site, The main objective of this program is to provide
a relaxed and dog-friendly atmosphere, which allows
students to practice the skill of reading. This program
builds excitement about reading and is a great op-
portunity for children to improve their reading skills.
Most children seem to naturally love dogs, and it brings
them joy to be around them. The participating dogs
have their certifcates from Therapy Dog International
and are trained to be calm and gentle. More informa-
tion about Tail Waggin Tutors can be found at the
TDI website: http://www.tdi-dog.org/OurPrograms.as
px?Page=Children+Reading+to+Dogs.
West Unity Library is located at 109 S. High Street
in West Unity. For questions about the program or to
make an appointment for a reading time, please con-
tact Ruth Meyer at the library at 419-924-5237.
Pioneer Branch Library has a volunteer available
who wishes to offer after school kindergarten and el-
ementary learning assistance. If anyone is in need of
this assistance and is interested in taking advantage
of this free opportunity, please call the library for more
information. Pioneer Branch Library is located at 106
Baubice Street in Pioneer, and the phone number
there is 419-737-2833.
Pioneer Library Volunteer
Offers Learning Help
Edon Village Council suspended the three-reading
rule and approved Ordinance 03-13 Permanent Appro-
priations during its monthly meeting held Wednesday,
February 20, 2013 in Council Chambers. In attendance
for the evening session were Councilors Roxana Nester,
Duane Thiel, Dick Chapin, Chuck Bidwell, Sam Steffes,
Mayor Darlene Burkhardt, Fiscal Offcer Heidi Bidwell
and Solicitor Tom Thompson; not answering roll was
Councilor Lamar Kline.
Passed as an emergency, Ordinance 03-13 appropri-
ates nearly $1.2 million in funding for fscal year 2013
as follows:
Ordinance 03-13 ~ Permanent Appropriations for
2013
2012 Budget/Actual Expenditures noted in parenthe-
sis
GENERAL FUND
Police ~ $195,000 ($191,375; $185,555 actual);
salaries, benefts, contractual, Capital Outlay, opera-
tions/maintenance
Street Lighting ~ $11,500 ($11,500; $10,918 ac-
tual)
Williams County Health Department ~ $1,500
($3,000; $1,222 actual)
Park & Recreation ~ $22,500 ($22,500; $18,545
actual); salaries, benefts, contractual, operations/main-
tenance
Zoning Inspector ~ $18,200 ($18,200; $22,558
actual); salary, benefts, operations/maintenance
Transportation ~ $32,000 ($42,000; $41,196 ac-
tual); salary (twenty-fve percent Street Superintendent),
benefts (one hundred percent Street Superintendent),
contractual, operations/maintenance
Storm Sewer ~ $10,000 ($14,000; $4,863 actual)
Mayor ~ $9,000 ($9,000; $8,424 actual); salary,
benefts, operations/maintenance
Council ~ $8,000 ($8,000; $6,393 actual); sala-
ries, benefts, operations/maintenance
Clerk ~ $29,250 ($28,950; $27,770 actual); sal-
ary (ffty percent Fiscal Offcer), benefts, operations/
maintenance
Land and Buildings ~ $40,000 ($82,000; $79,758
actual); operations/maintenance, Community Building
Williams County Auditor ~ $2,000 ($2,000;
$1,444 actual)
State Examiner Fees ~ $7,380 ($0; $0 actual)
Village Solicitor ~ $9,000 ($8,000; $8,945 actual)
Economic Development ~ $1,312 ($1,312; $984
actual)
Misc/Transfers ~ $12,954 ($90,412; $30,065 ac-
tual)
TOTAL General Fund ~ $409,596 ($532,249;
$448,640 actual)
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Street ~ $45,991 ($46,575; $41,220 actual); sal-
ary (seventy-fve percent Street Superintendent), opera-
tions/maintenance
State Highway ~ $8,429 ($7,370; $2,164 actual);
contractual, operations/maintenance, Capital Outlay
Motor Vehicle License Tax ~ $18,532 ($16,097;
$0 actual)
State Grant ~ $108 ($687; $578 actual)
Law Enforcement Fund ~ $574 ($825; $301 ac-
tual)
TOTAL Special Revenue Fund ~ $73,634 ($71,554;
$44,263 actual)
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Capital Improvements ~ $97,805 ($133,726;
$55,741 actual).
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Water ~ $182,512* ($171,107; $157,538 actual);
salaries (twenty-fve percent Fiscal Offcer; ffty percent
each Superintendents salary and BPA stipend), ben-
efts operations/maintenance, , contractual, *(includes
$50,599 payment to OWDA Debt Service)
Sanitation ~ $45,775 ($41,123; $44,032 actual)
Sanitary Sewer ~ $377,302* ($354,255;
$308,985 actual); salaries (twenty-fve percent Fis-
cal Offcer; ffty percent each Superintendents salary
and BPA stipend), benefts, contractual, operations/
maintenance,*(includes $188,285 payment to OWDA
Debt Service)
Utility Deposits ~ $220 ($220; $0 actual)
TOTAL Enterprise Funds ~ $605,809 ($566,705;
$510,555 actual)
TOTAL ALL FUNDS/2013 APPROPRIATIONS ~
$1,186,844 ($1,304,234; $1,059,199 actual)
In other action, Council:
Accepted the Minutes, Financial Report and Bills
as presented.
Supported Mayor Burkharts proclamation of
February as Career and Technical Education Month in
Edon. The declaration urges all citizens to become famil-
iar with the benefts offered by career and technical edu-
cation programs available at Four County Career Center.
Approved Mohres quote, presented by Street Su-
perintendent Brigle, to remove nine trees within the Vil-
lage at a cost of forty-fve hundred dollars.
Heard Chief Tom Szymczaks monthly Service
Log and Vehicle Report as well as the Police Departments
2012 Year End Report. Included were Logged Events
(1,655 calls for service, 232 complaints, 107 citations,
401 warnings, 9 accidents, 9 alarms, 5 arrests, 177 as-
sists and 437 follow-ups); Operational Data (25,259 to-
tal miles for both vehicles; Fuel Costs ~ 2,293 gallons
~ $8,969; Maintenance Costs ~ $1,299; Average Cost
per mile to fuel/service vehicles ~ $2.72, a twenty-six
cent decrease from 2012) and Municipal Court Revenue
($6,153 from fnes and fees). He also noted he had at-
tended multiple safety meetings with personnel at Edon
Northwest Local Schools.
Learned from Street Department Superintendent
Jim Brigle that offce and restroom renovations are un-
derway; the dump trucks rear brakes were replaced and
the Village Tile Map had been updated.
Authorized Solicitor Thompson to proceed in
updating Resolution 01-13 Opposing State Control of
Municipal Income Tax Collections to refect changes in
House Bill 5 ~ Municipal Income Tax Uniformity Bill;
eliminating local income tax collections could eventually
lead to collections by the State.
Heard Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) monies would be awarded to only three county-
wide projects this year; applications are due mid-April.
Was updated on Ohio Revised Code changes; vil-
lage councils may now have a minimum of fve mem-
bers (from the present six) and staggered terms would be
eliminated.
Learned the annual Audit had been completed.
Noted the Safety Committee and Street Commit-
tee would conduct meetings next month.
Was informed the Annual Williams County
Economic Development Corporation Meeting (WEDCO)
would be held Wednesday, March 6 prior to start of the
Tri-State Manufacturing Expo; both events will take
place at the Ramada in Holiday City.
Voted to enter into Executive Session to discuss
personnel; no action was taken.
The next monthly meeting of the Edon Village Council
will be held Monday, March 18, 2013 beginning at 7:00
p.m. in Village Chambers.
(Based on information provided by
Edon Village Council.)
Edon Village Council Approves 2013 Permanent Appropriations
Fayette Local Board Of Education Fills
Digital Academy Position At Special Session
The Fayette Local Board of Education convened in
special session on February 21 to discuss the recently
posted position of the Director of Digital Academy and
Student Services.
At the February 11 regular session meeting, the
Board agreed to the job description for the Director
of Digital Academy and Student Services, and on the
afternoon of February 21, they convened in executive
session to further discuss the position. Coming out of
executive session, the Board named Mr. Gene Rupp
as the new Director of Digital Academy and Student
Services, and approved a three-year contract with Mr.
Rupp beginning August 1, 2013.
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Have you seen the TV
commercial from AT&T
about which is better
faster or slower? Beck
Bennett sits with children
and asks them whether
faster or slower is better.
The kids all agree faster is
better, but whats fast? Its
funny listening to the chil-
dren, especially the boy de-
scribing his grandma with
a cheetah strapped to her
to make her faster. Let me
ask you a question, which
is better, walking or run-
ning?
According to ABC News,
it was reported that the
amount of calories burned
standing and walking over
the course of a day is su-
perior to an hour of in-
tense exercise, as well in
improving cholesterol and
preventing diabetes. The
report states that, Dan-
ish researchers followed
18 young people ages 19
to 24, all of normal weight,
who performed three sepa-
rate exercise regimens over
the course of the study.
In the frst study partici-
pants did not exercise, as
they sat for 14 hours. In
the second study partici-
pants sat for 13 hours,
but performed one hour of
vigorous cycling. In the f-
nal study, participants sat
for 8 hours, but engaged
in 4 hours of walking and
2 hours of standing. The
researchers found the par-
ticipants had improved in-
sulin sensitivity and lower
cholesterol by simply walk-
ing and standing compared
with when they performed
no activity. Surprisingly,
however, the researchers
also found the participants
who walked and stood had
improved insulin sensitivi-
ty, more so than when they
participated in one hour of
intense exercise.
So, which is better
walking or running? (This
could be a non-ending de-
bate, right?)
Allow me to change the
focus. It seems that many
of us tend to move at a fast
pace running everywhere
to do big things for our
churches or ministries,
sprinting to work to make
ends meet, accomplishing
many things, and check-
ing off an endless to do
list. But is all that running
around really healthy?
What about all the running
around many of us parents
do for our kids. Do they
really need to be involved
in everything?
What if all that run-
ning isnt actually good for
us? What if we slowed our
pace and took time to walk
with a discerning attitude.
Check out what Proverbs
28:25-26 says; Greed
causes fghting; trusting
the Lord leads to prosper-
ity. Those who trust their
own insight are foolish,
but anyone who walks in
wisdom is safe.
These are some inter-
esting verses, dont run
past them. Stopwalk in
those Words slowly
Greed causes fghting
duh! The word Greed
describes someone who
wants more, someone who
cant seem to get enough of
things and they are always
ready to snatch up more.
This leads to controversy
with other, an engaging
in war. Check out what
James says about this in
his book James 4:1-3.
Instead we are to trust
the Lord, which leads to
prosperity. Another word
for prosperity was fat
which described the fll-
ing marrow in the bone.
This wasnt just blubber,
it was a fattening which
leads to strength. When we
choose Gods portions and
not our own portions, we
become stronger. Think
about this for a minute,
Jesus tells us in Matthew
6 to pray for daily bread
(that which strengthens
us), instead we pray for a
bakery we want more.
Right? It seems innocent,
like a righteous hunger, so
we work at a frantic pace,
gobbling up opportunities,
running frantically to keep
the bakery open. But is
that really healthy?
Read onThose who
trust their own insight
are foolish. In our quick
paced world we tend lis-
ten to our own heart and
ignore the helpful advice
of godly friends, mentors,
pastors, or wise coaches.
We run through life go-
ing with what seems right
to us. We trust our own
insight, instead of lis-
tening to the counsel of
Gods Words. What is that
called? The author uses
the word foolish which
also mean stupid or arro-
gant! Ouch.
So what should we
do? Finish the verse, but
anyone who walks in wis-
dom is safe. Walk. Not
runwalk. Walk in wis-
dom. The Biblical word for
walk means to choose a
lifestyle or a manner of liv-
ing. What manner? What
lifestyle? We are promised
that daily choosing the
right thing; the wise choice
leads to safety. This word
safety describes being in
a dangerous or harmful
place, but escaping by the
skin of your teeth. Thats
close!
So, which is better
walking or running? How
about today and every day
we make the choice to walk
in Gods Word, in His truth
that leads to prosperity
and safety. Anything else
is foolish! For more inspi-
ration words of God, check
out 2 Peter 1:1-10.
One of the consequences
of living in a culture of
affuence has to do with
an insatiable appetite for
more, where one can never
have enough.
Nancy Ortberg
illustrates this truth when
she tells the story about
how their family dog, a
golden retriever named
Baxter, would get covered
with ticks. So after doing
some research about ticks,
heres what she discovered:
They actually call ticks
the overeaters of the insect
world. For those of you
who are really technical
in your biology theyre
of the arachnoid family;
theyre not really insects.
[Ticks] have the disease
of more, and when they
latch on they cant stop.
Before a tick lands on its
host its not very attractive,
but it is very fat. Then a
tick drops onto (because
they do not have the
capacity to jump) from a
bush or a thicket onto their
host, looking for a warm-
blooded creature. Once
they engorge themselves
with the hosts blood, they
balloon up to 7-10 times
their normal size. Theyre
utterly transformed.
The fascinating thing
is once a tick has bloated
up it automatically drops
off the host and then cant
move. All of the energy
in its body is directed to
digesting what its just
eaten. For the next few
hours it is at the mercy
of predators because it
has eaten so much that it
cant move. Nancy Ortberg
claims there can be a
parallel with our spiritual
lives. She says, I have to
admit that when I consider
what I learned about ticks,
theres a little bit of a tick
in me. I can be sometimes
a picture of excess, not
knowing when to say
enough, not knowing when
to stop, and always wanting
more.
To curb and even cure
our appetite for the material
things of this world we read
in scripture Matthew
6:33 (NIV), 33 But seek
frst his kingdom and his
righteousness From this
scripture we would always
do well to remember to
keep, frst things frst.
Rick Jones, Executive
Director, Defance Area
Youth for Christ. For more
information about
the work of Youth for
Christ, 419-782-0656,
or email:
defyfc@embarqmail.com
Church News
LOCAL CHURCH LISTINGS
Solid Rock Community
102 Egly Drive, West Unity
*9:15 a.m. Sunday School
*10:30 a.m. Worship
*7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Adult,
Children & Youth Studies
Mt. Union Christian Union
St. Rt. 49, Cooney, Ohio
*10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship
*6:00 p.m. Sunday Service
*7:00 p.m. Wednesday
Adult & Children
Edon Church of Christ
101 Franklin, Edon
*10:00 a.m. Worship
Northwest Christian
Edon NW School, Edon
*9:00 a.m. Sunday Service
(Jr. Church & Wee Church)
Bethlehem Christian Union
Co. Rd. M-50 & Co. Rd. 4,
Edon
*7:00 p.m. Sunday
Worship Service
*Tuesday Food Pantry
*7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible
Study & Prayer, Adventure
Club for children & youth
Pine Grove Mennonite
04524 Co. Rd. 20-50, Stryker
Montpelier Church of Christ
104 W. Jefferson St.,
Montpelier
*Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m.
*Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.
*Wednesday Workouts:
6:30-7:30 p.m.
*Classes for all ages.
Pioneer Church of the Nazarene
Corner of SR 15 & CR S
Pioneer, Ohio
Prayer Meeting
Living Hope Free Methodist
603 W. Jackson, West Unity
*9:30 a.m. Sunday
*11:00 a.m. Sunday Service
*7:00 p.m. Tuesday Adult
Bible Study
*6:00 p.m. Wednesday 1-12
year olds
6:30 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High
8:00 p.m. Sr. High
River of Life Worship Center
14226 U.S. 20A, Montpelier
*9:30 Sunday Worship
*7:00 p.m. Wed. Worship
www.rolworship.org
Edon United Methodist
103 Pleasant St., Edon
Olive Branch Christian
St. Rt. 127 & Co. Rd. P, Fayette
*6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening
*6:00 p.m. Bible Study
West Franklin United Methodist
Corner of Fulton Co. Rd L & 27-1
West Unity, Ohio
*9:14 a.m. Sunday Worship &
Jr. Church
First Lutheran Church
701 S. Defance St., Stryker
*5:00 p.m. Saturday Evening
Worship
St. Joseph Catholic
625 Washington St., Blakeslee
*4:00 p.m. Saturday Mass
*8:30 a.m. Monday Mass
*7:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth
CCD Class
St. Peters Lutheran Church
Rev. Roger Marlow, Pastor
201 N Church
Edon, OH 43518
Tel: 419-272-2113
Catechism Class
Columbia Church of Christ
14832 Co. Rd. 1-50, Edon
*7:00 p.m. Adults & Youth
Service
Zion Lutheran Church
405 Hickory Street, Montpelier
*9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning
Bible Study
Fountain City Fountain City
Christian School Christian School
120 S. Beech St. * POBox 150 * Bryan
Providing
Academic Excellence,
Christian Dedication,
Community Involvement,
International Commitment,
Spiritual Formation
For For information call information call
419-636-2333 419-636-2333
BUCKEYE
Veterinary Hospital
03422 SR 49 North, Edgerton
419-298-2339
1432 Whitaker Way, Montpelier
419-485-5668
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River of Life
Worship Center
Pastor Homer Miller
14226 US Hwy 20-A Montpelier 419-485-5029
Sunday: Praise & Worship - 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday Evening - 7:00 p.m.

Alvordton United Brethren
311 East Main St., Alvordton
9:30 am Sunday Worship
6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship
7:00 p.m. Every 3rd Thursday
Community Sing
Devotional Thought / Fellowship of Christian Athletes
By: Rex Stump - Walk or Run?!
Winning The Battle For A Generation
WHEN IS ENOUGH, ENOUGH?

INFORMATION AND PHOTO PROVIDED
NEW BEGINNINGS ... Twelve couples from the Fayette United Methodist Church, in Fayette, renewed their Wedding vows during morning worship February 17, 2013.
Rev. Kathy Currier is the pastor at the Fayette UMC, and Rev. Marla Brown, District Superintendent offciated the renewal service. Participating, left to right, Curt and
Jeanne Johnson, Rodney and Robyn Bingman, John and Charlene May, David and Donna Dickson, Ron and Cretta Ely (front, center), Roger and Pat Borton, Jeni and
Todd Rychener, Robin and Dale Pfund, Jim and Rev. Kathy Currier, Kirk and Tina Keiser, Trent and Nancy Lavinder, and Kraig and Shannon Keiser.
A Dozen Couples Renew Their Vows At Fayette United Methodist
WHEN DEALING WITH TEENS, TRY MORE SILENCE
It takes two to tango. You cannot have a tug of war
without people pulling on both ends of the rope. And,
an argument between a parent and a teenager requires
both participants to vocally state their point of view on
the issue at hand. To halt the tango, one partner mere-
ly has to stop moving. To end the tug of war, the people
on one end of the rope merely need to let go. And to stop
the argument, one person just has to stop speaking.
In short, one way to handle an argumentative teen-
ager is to not speak. Silence makes anyone uncomfort-
able, especially teenagers. They simply are not accus-
tomed to having their parents in their physical presence
and saying nothing. Try it and watch your teen twitch.
I am particularly in favor of trying silence when
teenagers are at their verbal worst. That is, when they
are calling people names, threatening to move out or
quit school, making declarations about not being loved,
or using any of the crude insults theyve learned to de-
ploy in their campaign to dominate their parents. Un-
fortunately, when teenagers behave this way, they are
being so provocative that most adults feel compelled
to respond. But no matter how diffcult it may be, my
recommendation is that parents refrain from speaking;
merely stare and say nothing.
When teenagers argue, they are dominated by an
emotional, reactive part of the brain. This part has little
capacity for refection. But when emotion subsides, a
more refective part of the brain takes over and reviews
the argument made by the reactive part. In a sense,
it reviews the mental tape that was recording while
the argument took place. If there is only one voice on
the tape (the teenagers), and it sounds idiotic at best
and virtually insane at worst, the refective part of the
brain will notice and possibly learn from it. However,
if there are two voices on the tape the teens and the
parents and both are exhibiting idiocy and possibly
insanity, the refective part of the teenagers brain will
later rule that the reactive part was fully justifed in all
it said (and did).
I hazard to guess it would be almost impossible to
fnd a parent of a teenager who hasnt felt bad about
having an argument with his or her lovely, but oc-
casionally contentious, child. I would also hazard to
guess it would be virtually impossible to fnd a parent
who ever won such an argument. That is, a situation
where a parent argued a point so successfully that the
teenager, in the middle of the argument, stopped, com-
plimented the wisdom of the parents perspective and
promised to do better in the future.
Regardless of who is involved, most arguments
merely match reactive brain part against reactive brain
part and neither side gives an inch. That is why the ar-
gument although widely and frequently used is not
a very effective strategy for teaching a teenager some-
thing.
Teaching can take place only when someone is will-
ing to listen. By becoming the silent partner in an ar-
gument with your teen, you can set the stage for some
real teaching to begin.
~Edon Youth Development, Character Counts
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FOR SALE - 1978 Alaver-
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model guitar. $1,200. Call
419-630-8843.
Storage
STORAGE - West Unity
Storage Units for Rent.
Month To Month Rates -
Call 419/924-5007.
10x20 $49 10x10 $38
FOR SALE - Central Boil-
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year warranty. Call today
419-267-5196.
WANTED TO BUY - Junk
cars & trucks, dead or alive,
top dollar $ paid. 419-708-
1615, 419-335-1358.
Wanted
For Sale
Help Wanted
FOR SALE - West Unity
175th Celebration book fea-
turing a glimpse of village
history and present day liv-
ing. Over 100 pages of pho-
tos and articles detailing
West Unity. For your copy
call 419-924-2382.
SERVICES - Looking for a photographer for an event?
Check out my website! www.foreverandalwaysphoto.
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phy company in the area! Specializing in natural light
photography!
FOR SALE - Save $500.00
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446-2551.
For Rent
SERVICES - Pet grooming many years experience. In-
cluding diffcult dogs call A Splash and A Wag in Arch-
bold at 419-445-0305.
CLAY MEADOWS
APARTMENTS
Now Accepting Applications
For Newly Remodeled
1&2 Bedroom Apartments in Fayette
CALL 419-237-2240
Some rental assistance for qualifed applicants.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
FOR SALE - 4 sale queen
size Euro Top Mattress,
new in original packaging.
Must sell $250. Call 419-
612-0444.
Legals
STRYKER VILLAGE - ORDINANCE 2013-2
ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE.
Passed: February 11, 2013
Mayor: Daniel J. Hughes
Att: Bethany Clemens, Fiscal Offcer
Full text of this ordinance may be seen at the of-
fce of the fscal offcer.
HELP WANTED
We are looking for
STNAs or CNAs to
join our Home Health
Team; Areas of Ser-
vice: Napoleon, Delta,
Wauseon, and Def-
ance; basic frst aide
certifcation required;
competitive wage; paid
mileage; incentives;
fexible schedule; ex-
perience preferred;
send resume to ap-
provedhealth1@aol.
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FOR RENT - $46 - Average gas bill December & January.
1 bedroom WITH NEW CARPET, single level brick triplex,
clothes washer, dryer, range, and refrigerator, pet friend-
ly, gas heat, central air, one year lease, $299. 2 bedroom
apartment $399. www.apartmentsfayette.com 888-482-
3815.
FOR RENT - 1 bedroom apartment in single level triplex
$379. 1 bedroom single level brick triplex, HEAT AND
WATER INCLUDED IN RENT - WE PAY FOR WATER,
SEWER, AND GAS, range, refrigerator, pet friendly, and
new carpet $449. 2 bedroom newer mobile home $459. 2
bedroom home with central air, washer and dryer, $549. 2
bedroom apartment, water and refuse included, balcony,
all appliances - clothes washer, dryer, range, refrigerator,
dishwasher, 1 utlity bill - electric - average monthly $90
- that means $90 a month for heat and lights, and do-
ing laundry, $559. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, newer homes,
range, refrigerator, dishwasher, clothes washer/dryer
hook up, central air and heat, high efffcieny gas furnance,
well insulated, low utility bills, 1,160 sq. ft. $729, or 1450
sq. ft. with new carpet and basement, $829. In Delta 2
bedroom apartment, washer included. $489. www.apart-
mentswauseon.com 888-432-6986.
FOR RENT - 2 bedroom
newer mobile home in
Wauseon $459, rent in-
cludes lot. Home has
range, refrigerator, central
air, washer/dryer hook-
up. 888-215-8749.
For Rent

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