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MONTPELIER: August 10, 2014:
August 10, 2014 marked the 50th
anniversary of the Vietnam War and
the Williams County Veterans Service
Organization, headed by Director Mary
Oliver, hosted a weekend of grand
Welcome Home celebrations and
memorial activities at the Veterans
Memorial Building on the Williams
County Fairgrounds in Montpelier on
August 9 and 10. The Welcome Home
provided an opportunity for all Vietnam
Vets to spend some time with their
fellow vets and enjoy some chow while
exchanging experiences from their
wartime service and remembering their
fallen comrades. The weekend also
provided an opportunity to reflect on
the 14 service members from Williams
County who made the ultimate sacrifice
for their nation.
Reflecting back on the Vietnam
War, it is important to remember the
challenges and difficulties returning
warriors encountered upon their return
home. In contrast with todays military

doctrine of unit rotation in and out of war
zones where deployment of forces are
accomplished by units in and out of the
war zone together, Vietnam Veterans
generally rotated in and out of the
conflict on an individual basis, bringing
up a host of issues that made returning
home difficult and lonely for many.
When todays military units return from
wartime service, returning warriors
are greeted with celebrations and lots
of fanfare welcoming them home and
honoring their service. For the Vietnam
Veteran returning home following their
service, many returned without fanfare,
and encountered a hostile reception
due to the lack of support at home. It
was not uncommon during the Vietnam
Conflict for a service member to be in the
bush fighting and 72 hours later landing
back home for separation from their
service commitment. Few encountered
a thank you for their service and a
nation torn by internal conflict failed
these American Heroes.
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Land while competing for one of four
crowns at the Pride of Pioneer Pageant
held at River of Life Worship Center
on Saturday, August 9. With summer
wear, a question and answer segment,
and an evening wear portion as well as
references given by teachers, all of the
contestants showcased winning smiles
and personalities that were fitting for the
pageants Candy Land theme as well as
for representing their hometown.
Audience members also had the
opportunity to be entertained one last
time by the 2013 Queens before each
Queen took her final walk and crowned
the 2014 Queen. 2013 Teen Miss Pioneer
Morgan Elizabeth Mitchell, 2013 Junior
Miss Pioneer Emile Sue Eustace, and
2013 Little Miss Pioneer Makinzy
Carlyle all bid a tearful goodbye but
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Queens.
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Area Obituaries
Florence L. Belding (1927 - 2014)
D. Eileen Woodard (1920 - 2014)
Mary Ann Sanders (1933 - 2014)
Florence I. Belding, age

87, of Delta, peacefully
passed away at Fulton
Manor
in
Wauseon
Saturday afternoon, July
26, 2014 on her birthday,
surrounded by her loving
family. She was born in
Chesterfield,
Ohio
on
July 26, 1927, to the late
Louis and Minnie (Harms)
Burkholder.
Florence
attended
Chesterfield
High School and later
worked in production at the Wire Factory in Wauseon.
Florence was a member of the Delta Eagles and Trinity
LutheranChurch in Delta.
Along with her parents, Florence was preceded in
death by her husband, Richard Belding in 1985, infant
daughter, Vicki Renae Belding; special friend, Larry
Nicely; brothers, Clarence Bud Burkholder, Robert
Burkholder, Lawrence Burkholder and sisters, Rosie
Wanner and Dorothy Ames.
Surviving are children, Linda (James) Smith of
Delta, Deborah (David) Myers of Swanton, Diana (Tom)
Riefers of Napoleon; eleven grandchildren and sixteen
great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to
Trinity Lutheran Church in Delta or Fulton Manor,
723 S. Shoop Ave, Wauseon, Ohio 43567 in Florences
memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family
through our website atwww.barnesfuneralchapel.com.
D. Eileen Woodard, 93, of Fayette, died Friday

morning, August 1, 2014, at Fulton Manor in Wauseon,
OH. She was born August 18, 1920, in Fayette, to
the late John and Vena (Keith) Mattern. She married
Herbert M. Woodard on December 3, 1939, in Fayette,
and he preceded her in death on August 6, 1979.
Eileen and her husband, Herb, owned and operated
the former Fayette Review newspaper for many years.
Eileen was a member of the Fayette United Methodist
Church.
Surviving Eileen are two daughters, Janis (Roy)
Ferguson of Fayette and Jean Skelton of Memphis, TN;
four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A private grave side service for Eileen was held
at the Pleasant View Union Cemetery in Fayette.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Eagle Funeral
Home-Barrett Chapel in Fayette.
Friends can share memories and condolences with
the Woodard family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.
com.
Mary Ann Sanders,

80, of Alvordton, OH, died
Wednesday
afternoon,
July
30,
2014,
at
CHWC Bryan Hospital,
surrounded by her loving
family. She was born
December 11, 1933, in
Alvordton, to the late
George T. and Irene
(Coulon) Lett. She married
George Sanders on June
8, 1958, in Montpelier,
OH, and he survives.
Mary enjoyed reading,
watching old western movies and tv shows, and
most importantly, spending time with her precious
grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to her husband, George, are
a son, Tim Sanders of Alvordton; three daughters,
Melinda Sanders (and Mario Ortega) of Alvordton,
Christine (Jay) Shaffer of Bryan, and Kimberly Sanders
(and David Beaverson) of Perrysburg, OH; a sister,
Periscilla Miller of Adrian, MI; and two grandchildren,
Nicholas Shaffer and Chloe Beaverson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by a sister, Naomi Zehr, and infant brother, Lee
Dwayne Lett.
A private family grave side service was held at the
Pleasant View Union Cemetery in Fayette with Pastor
Dan VanArsdalen officiating.
Arrangements were handled by the Eagle Funeral
Home-Barrett Chapel in Fayette.
Friends can share memories and condolences with
the Sanders family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.
com.
James W. Foster (1941 - 2014)

James W. Foster, age
73, of Defiance, passed
away Saturday, August
2, 2014 at The Toledo
Hospital. He was born the
son of the late Victor W.
Foster and Emma June
(Fyock) Foster on June 13,
1941 in Ai, Ohio.
James was a 1960
graduate of Fulton High
School and retired from
GM Central Foundry in
2000, where he worked
as an Iron Pouring Operator. On July 20, 1974 he
married Rose Marie Wells and she survives. He was
a member of the UAW Union 211, Defiance Veteran
Motor Car Club, International Edsel Club, Defiance
Hospital Auxiliary, Silver King Tractor Club and
Defiance Christian Church. James enjoyed touring
with his antique cars and restoring antique tractors.
Along with his wife of 40 years, Rose; James is
survived by his sons, James Ray and Charles Victor
Foster; brother, Ray (Linda) Foster; 2 grandchildren
and 2 great grandchildren. James was preceded in
death by his parents and 2 infant sons.
Those wishing an expression of sympathy are asked
to consider contributions to the Defiance Christian
Church, 955 Standley Rd, Defiance, OH 43512 or a
charity of the donors choice in his memory. Online
condolences may be sent to the family through our
website atwww.barnesfuneralchapel.com.
Michael A. Carney (1950 - 2014)

Michael A. Carney,
age 63, of Delta, passed
away unexpectedly at his
home Thursday morning,
July 31, 2014. He was born in Wauseon on October 4,
1950 to the late Carl L. Carney and Alma D. (Peebles)
Carney.
Michael was a Vietnam War Veteran having served
with the U.S Army as a Ranger. Before retiring he
was a production worker for Markey Bronze for many
years. Along with various other hobbies, Mike enjoyed
light carpentry, woodworking, playing his guitar and
listening to his favorite music, the oldies.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by his sons, John Carney and Michael Carney; brother,
Steve Carney and sister, Rosie Haney.
Mike is survived by his brother, Tim (Daphney)
Carney of Georgia; grandchildren, Heather (Jeff) Kline,
Jennifer Carney and Adrienne Herbert-Carney; great
grandsons, Syler and Ethyn Carney-Kline and many
nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be sent to the family
through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.
V E T E R A N
Eunice A. Tedrow (1914 - 2014)

Eunice A. Tedrow, age
99, of Wauseon, passed
away Wednesday, July
30, 2014 at Defiance Area
Inpatient Hospice. Prior to
her retirement, she had
worked as a manager for
Fulton Manufacturing in
Wauseon for 42 years.
Eunice
was
born
in Dana, Illinois on
December 4, 1914, the
daughter of Perry and
Clara (Stuckey) Johnson.
On June 16, 1935 she married Roy E.. Tedrow, and he
preceded her in death in 1940. She was a member of
Zion United Methodist Church, near Wauseon, for 86
years. Eunice loved tending flowers in her garden.
Surviving are two sons, James E. Tedrow and
Richard C. Tedrow, both of Granbury, Texas; seven
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her
parents, husband, sister, Marjorie Carpp and brother,
Robert Johnson.
The family requests that memorial contributions
be given to Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice or Zion
United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be
offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com.
Mary Madeline Herr (1938 - 2014)

Mary
Madeline
Herr, 76, of Camburn
Rd., Morenci, MI, died
Saturday morning, August
2, 2014, at the University
of Toledo Medical Center.
She was born March 24,
1938, in Lenawee County,
MI, to the late Floyd and
Lillian (Weber) McVay.
She married John C. Herr
on June 14, 1969, at Our
Lady of Mercy Catholic
Church in Fayette and he
survives.
Mary was a 1956 graduate of Morenci High School,
and later obtained her RN degree from Mercy College
in Toledo. She worked as a nurse for a few years, but
primarily worked in the home raising her family. Mary
was an active member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic
Church, where she served on the Altar Rosary Society,
and volunteered at the St. Vincent DePaul Society. She
enjoyed cooking, and spending time with her family.
Surviving in addition to her husband, John, are two
sons, Brent Herr of WA, and Gary Herr of Toledo, OH;
three daughters, Mary (Eric) Hofbeck of Lynnwood,
WA, Janell (Marco) Corallo of Salem, OH, and Jolene
(Allen) Stafford of Edon, OH; six brothers, Floyd (Mary
Lou) McVay, David (Mary Helen) McVay, Alan McVay,
Greg (Jodi) McVay, Doug McVay, and Mark McVay; two
sisters, Annette McVay and Cynthia (Andy) McVay; and
nine grandchildren, Jacob, Samuel, Ian, Alise, Andrea,
Lillian, Jude, Adam, and Amelia.
Besides her parents, Mary was preceded in death
by two brothers, Norman and Francis McVay, and a
daughter-in-law, JoAnne Herr.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may
direct memorial donations in honor of Mary to Our
Lady of Mercy Church for Mass intentions, or the St.
Vincent DePaul Store in Fayette.
Todd A. Elkins (1967 - 2014)

Todd A. Elkins, Sr., 47,
of Montpelier, passed away
Sunday morning at Ohio
State Medical Center in
Columbus, Ohio. He was
born on March 3, 1967
in Fort Wayne, Indiana
to Roy E. and Marilyn S.
(Kendall) Elkins. Todd
graduated from Paulding
High School in 1985. On
April 23, 2004, he married
Helen M. Shankster in
Cambria, Michigan and
she survives.
Todd was a member
of the House of Prayer
in Montpelier. He was in
the Army National Guard for 15 years. Todd worked
various jobs in Ohio over the years and worked at
Merls Restaurant, a family business in Antwerp. He
had a passion for singing; he shared his talent in
church and karaoke. Todd also enjoyed fishing and
spending quality time with his wife and family.
He is survived by his wife Helen; mother Marilyn
Elkins of Antwerp; three children Todd A. Elkins, Jr., of
New York, New York, Erin D. Elkins of Aberdeen, Ohio,
and PFC Nicholas K. Elkins of Aberdeen, Ohio; three
stepchildren, Philip (Rachel) Miller of Bowling Green,
Ohio, SrA Nathaniel (Crystal) Miller of Goldsboro,
North Carolina, and Danielle M. Ward of Montpelier;
five grandchildren Isabella, Ethan, Aurora, Lillian and
Elijah; two brothers, Pat (Ruth) Elkins of Cecil, Ohio
and twin brother Rod E. (Thelma) Elkins, Sr. of Rome
City, Indiana; two half-sisters Patti (Randy) Baker and
Flo Ann Vice both of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and one halfbrother Anthony R. Tucker of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Todd was preceded in death by his father Roy.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August
15th at 2 PM at House of Prayer, 115 Empire Street
Montpelier, with Pastors Don and Benaiah Harris to
officiate. Donations may be made to House of Prayer
or to the family. Online condolences can be left for the
family at Thompson Funeral Homes | Montpelier OH,
Pioneer OH, Montpelier OH funeral homes.
Joan Bowers (1935 - 2014)

Joan Jo Dee Bowers, 79, of La Grande, passed
away at a local care facility on Sunday, August 3, 2014.
Joan was born February 27, 1935 in Bryan, Ohio
to Weldon and Evah (Churchman) Roberts. Joan was
raised by her grandparents, Chlo & Hillary Churchman of Bryan, Ohio. She graduated from Bryan High
School. She married Max Bowers on February 19,
1959.
Joan enjoyed old movies, doll collecting, making
bead jewelry, and housekeeping. She especially enjoyed watching her grandchildrens activities.
Joan is survived by her husband, Max of La Grande;
sons, Bruce and his wife Sylvia of Baker City, Oregon,
Brian and his wife Lisa of Calgary, Alberta, Canada,
and Barry and his wife Heidi of Summerville, Oregon;
10 grandchildren and 8 nieces and nephews. Joan
was preceded in death by her mother, Evah Churchman; grandparents Chlo and Hillary Churchman;
brother, David Moorehead and sister, Barbara Lynn
Moorehead.
Online condolences to the family may be made at
www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com.
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Robert A. Gray (1987 - 2014)
Lorena L. Allen (1919 - 2014)
Ronald Lee Frazer (1955 - 2014)
Robert A. Gray, 27,

of Pioneer passed away
Monday as the result of
a motorcycle accident in
rural Montpelier. He was
born on April 22, 1987
in Bryan, Ohio to Robert
R. and Ann M. (Krauss)
Gray. Robert graduated
from Bryan High School
in 2005 and then earned
his Bachelors Degree
in Business from the
University of Toledo.
Robert worked at Dexter Axle in Fremont, Indiana
for the past two years. Prior to that he worked for
American Income Life out of Toledo selling Life
Insurance, a job he really enjoyed. In his free time
Robert enjoyed golfing.
He is survived by his father Robert (Sally Metzger)
Gray of Pioneer; mother Ann (Greg Oberlin) Carr
of Bryan; one brother Levi Carr of Bryan; two step
brothers, Alan (Kati) McKelvey of South Carolina and
Jarrett Carr of Lima, Ohio; two step sisters, Heidi
(Dustin) Crider of Auburn, Indiana and Jaclyn Carr of
Columbus, Ohio; sista Abby Williams of Montpelier;
beloved dog Romeo; grandmother Barbara Mimi
Gray of Montpelier; grandfather Matthew Krauss of
Hillsdale, Michigan; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews, cousins and good friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his grandfather
Ronald Gray.
Donations may be made to Diabetes Youth Services
in Toledo. Online condolences can be left for the family
atwww.thethompsonfuneralhome.com.
Lorena L. Allen, age

95, of Lyons, Ohio, passed
away Wednesday, August
6, 2014, at Fulton Manor
in Wauseon, where she
had resided only one day.
Prior to her retirement she
had worked at the former
Millers Super Market in
Wauseon for many years.
Lorena was born in
Lyons, Ohio on May 10,
1919, the daughter of Carl
and Helen (Meyer) Kolbe.
On February 9, 1938 she
married Ralph Allen, and he preceded her in death on
August 10, 1998. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran
Church in Wauseon. Lorena loved her dogs, Lady and
Ruby and enjoyed crocheting and bowling.
Surviving are three children, Charles (Rosalind)
Allen, Donna Snyder (John) Knoechelman and Fred
(Alice) Allen; 14 grandchildren, Missy (Brent) Good,
Ronnie (Bob) Waidlick, Rick (Rachel) Allen, Tracey Allen,
Tom (Lisa) Allen, Sue Dulaney, Cindy (Mark Linton)
Braner, Charlie (Kim) Snyder, Jennifer Allen, Melanie
(Jeremy) Galvin, Joe (Jennifer) Allen, Rachel (David)
Geckle, Tony (Amy) Knoechelman and Doug (Trina)
Knoechelman; 30 great-grandchildren, and five greatgreat-grandchildren. She is also survived by sister-inlaw, Marge Allen and many nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son,
Walter Allen, great-granddaughter, Ariel Knoechelman,
son-in-law, Jerry Snyder and her siblings, Henry Kolbe,
Helen Darby, Marie Sterling, Rudolph Kolbe, Clarence
Kolbe, Edna Hallman, Raymond Kolbe, Carl Kolbe, Jr.,
and Isabelle Kolbe.
The family would like to give a special thanks to
Lorenas nurse, Amy, with Southern Care Hospice of
Toledo. The family requests that memorial contributions
be given to Trinity Lutheran Church. Online condolences
may be offered to the family atwww.grisierfh.com.
Ronald Lee Frazer, age

58, of Broomfield, CO
previously of Pandora,
OH went home to be with
his Savior July 26th,
2014. He is survived by
his wife of 35 years, Cathy
Frazer of Broomfield, CO,
sons Austin (Andrea)
Frazer of Denver, CO,
Tyler (Rebecca) Frazer
of Jeffersonville, IN, and
four grandsons Owen,
Tyson, Trevor, and Wyatt.
Ron was born August
V E T E R A N 6, 1955 to Howard and
Helen Frazer in Wauseon,
OH who have preceded
him in death. He is also survived by his sister
Sharron (Greg) Brillhart of Bryan, OH, brother David
(Nanci) Frazer of Bryan, OH, and sister Patricia (Rob)
Parmalee of Toledo, OH. Ron was also blessed with
numerous nieces and nephews.
Ron was a veteran of the United States Air Force
and career pilot. Often noted for his servant heart
and love for the Lord, he will be missed by many not
only those closest to him, but even those who had the
privilege to meet him for a short period of time. He
loved spending time with his family, working on home
projects, and enjoying Gods creation. His kind heart,
gentle spirit, and faith will leave a lasting legacy for
generations to come.
Funeral service and viewing were held August 1,
2014 at Rundus Funeral Home in Broomfield, CO.
Memorial service are to be held August 23, 2014 at
St. John Mennonite Church in Pandora, OH. Service
will begin at 11 am and will be followed by a reception
at the church. Details on the location can be found at
www.rundus.com.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the
Wounded Warrior Project through the funeral home
at www.rundus.com.
Jerry L. Ely (1937 - 2014)

Jerry L. Ely, age 76 of
Pioneer passed away early
Sunday morning at his
home after a short illness.
He was born November 7,
1937 in Hillsdale County,
Michigan to Rush W. and
Flossie (Keck) Ely. On
June 2, 1979, he married
Sharon M. (Greenwood)
Prentice in Angola, Indiana
and she survives.
After 46 years, Jerry
retired in 1999 as a
backhoe operator for the
Norfolk Southern Railroad. He had formerly worked for
the Wabash Railroad and the Norfolk Western Railroad.
Jerry was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in
Montpelier, the Bryan Eagles, and the Williams County
Farm Bureau.
Jerry is survived by his wife Sharon, two daughters:
Terri (Pat) Geren of Montpelier, Vicci Merrick of
Kendallville, Indiana; two 2 sons: Scott (Dianna) Ely of
Bryan and Sam (Bridgett) Ely of Bowling Green, Ohio;
one step-daughter: Lisa (Jim) Esterline of Montpelier;
three brothers: Chester (Jeanie) Ely of Avon Park,
Florida, Robert (Julaine) Ely of Montpelier and Tom
(Jacki) Ely of Arcadia, Florida; nine grandchildren and
four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son:
Steve Ely in June of 1988 and two brothers: Ralph and
Richard Ely.
Preferred memorials are to the Community Health
Professionals Hospice or to the Church. Condolences
may be made online at thethompsonfuneralhome.com
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William Orcutt (1931 - 2014)

William
Bill
F.C.
Orcutt, Pioneer, Ohio went
to join his Heavenly Father
on Tuesday, August 5th
2014 at age 83 while
a patient at Evergreen
Manor Nursing Home in
Montpelier. Bill suffered
a major stroke in 2003
and passed after a long
and courageous battle
with the after effects of the
stroke. Bill was born July
24, 1931 in Manchester,
Connecticut to William
Franklin and Ida L. (McCarville) Orcutt.
Bill graduated from Willimantic, Connecticut High
School in 1949. On August 23, 1952 he was joined
in marriage to Lila P. Miller in Coventry, Connecticut
and she survives. Bills passion for registered dairy
cattle led him into a career as a dairy herdsman and
a membership in the Holstein Association, USA. He
worked as a herdsman for Dr. Luxan and the Winzeler
Farm both North of Montpelier. Serving the church was
a priority of Bills, he was a member and Elder of First
Presbyterian Church in Montpelier and a member of the
Bryan Great Banquet community. Bill had also served
on the board of Glenview apartments in Montpelier.
Along with his wife Lila of 62 years, he is survived
by his four children and their families. Flora Lee (Gene)
Clyde of Xiamen, China; William Gary (Laura) Orcutt
of Chanhassen, Minnesota; Patricia (Doug) Olmstead
of Stryker; and Suzannah (Ric) Beals of West Unity.
Bill is also survived by his six grandchildren whom
he adored, Natalie and Vanessa Orcutt, Jaimee and
Jordan Olmstead, and Joel and Chad Beals. He is
also survived by two brothers; Edward (Joyce) Orcutt
of Winchester, New Hampshire; David (Sandra) Orcutt
of Manchester, Connecticut; and a sister-in-law Mary
Orcutt of Coventry, Connecticut and many nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by a
brother, John Orcutt.
In several weeks a celebration of life memorial
service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in
Montpelier with Reverend David Tilly to officiate. A
private interment will be held at Floral Grove Cemetery
in West Unity. Donations may be made to the First
Presbyterian Church or The Bryan Great Banquet
Community or The Evergreen Manor Activity Fund.
Condolences and further obituary information may be
found at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com.
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Don E. Lyon, 86, of

Montpelier passed away
Monday at his home. He
was born on March 2,
1928 in Bryan to Grover and Edna (Jaquith) Lyon. On
January 14, 1948 he married Katherine M. Cleveland
and she preceded him in death in June 2014.
Don had a rich and colorful life. He had the only
high school orchestra that played all over the county
for different schools. After graduating he joined the
NAVY and was assigned to the heavy cruiser, USS
Oregon City, where he served two years. On board
and on duty he operated the radar systems and was
the ships bugler. Off duty he was the leader of the
ships orchestra and could be heard on the radio
throughout the Caribbean. Don was a member of the
St Pauls Methodist Church where he was a member
of the choir for sixteen years. He was a member of
the Masons in Montpelier. He owned and operated
the Lyons Ideal Electric for 45 years serving Williams
County and neighboring counties. Don was the Mayor
of Montpelier for two years and served on the city
council. He started the Montpelier Police Reserve that
included 16 officers. He started the Williams County
Archery Club back in the 60s and it still exists today.
Don had a passion for the outdoors, camping, canoeing,
fishing, and hunting. He liked motorcycling where he
and his wife Kate, visited and camped through out
all the continental states and the 50th state, Hawaii.
His biggest passion was music; he loved to entertain.
He and numerous artist played all around Ohio and
surrounding states. He could pick up any instrument
and start playing it, with the exception of the flute
and piano. He and Kate made up for this short fall by
making his kids learn to play the flute (Kay C) and the
piano (Don E).
He is survived by his daughter, Kay C (Burt)
Ditomasso of Hicksville, Ohio and son, Don E Lyon II of
Manassas, Virginia; seven grandchildren Kristopher,
Tony, Andy, Joshua, Treye, Dakota, Morgan and
thirteen great-grandchildren.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, wife
Kate, two brothers Bruce and Charlie Lyon and sister
Margaret Lyon.
Donations may be made to Cancer Assistance of
Williams County. Online condolences can be left for
the family at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.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
tion
(Aug 2) Parking Complaint
(Aug 2) Unruly Juvenile
(Aug 2) Excessive Acceleration/
Warning
(Aug 2) Equipment/Warning
(Aug 2) Speed/Citation
(Aug 2) No Operator License,
License Plate Light/Citation
(Aug 3) Marked Lanes/Warning
(Aug 3) OVI, Marked Lanes, Citation/Child Endangering
(Aug 3) Traffic Crash (Private
Property)
(Aug 3) Speed/Warning
(Aug 3) Parking Complaint
(Aug 4) Animal Complaint
EDON P.D.
(July 27) Agency Assist
(July 27) Citizen Assist
MONTPELIER P.D.
A
16
year old Montpelier male
(July 28) Traffic Detail
was
arrested
on August 2 for
(July 28) Warning; No Front Plate
theft.
(July 28) Citation; Speed
A 17 year old Montpelier male
(July 29) Barking Dog Complaint
was
arrested on August 4 for dis(July 29) Warning; Barking Dog
orderly
conduct
(July 29) Warning; Unsecured
Trevor Alexander Bechtol, age
Load
18, was arrested on August 4 for
(July 29) Warning; Red Light
disorderly conduct.
(July 29) Warning; Speed
(July 30) 911 Hang-up
FAYETTE P.D.
(July 31) Animal Complaint
No reports received at time of
press.
(July 31) Extra Patrol Request
(Aug. 1) Extra Patrol Request
WAUSEON POLICE
(Aug. 1) Citation; Speed
(July 24) 723 S Shoop Ave, Inves(Aug. 1) Arrest; OVI Felony
tigate Complaint
(Aug. 1) Citation; No Tail Lights
(July 24) 555 Linfoot St, Accident
(Aug. 1) Warning; Failure to Yield (Property Damage)
to Emergency Vehicle
(July 24) 350 W Leggett St, Sus(Aug. 2) Extra Patrol Request
picious Person
(Aug. 2) Citizen Assist
(July 24) 624 W Park St, Animal
(Aug. 2) Citation; Speed
Call
(Aug. 2) Agency Assist
(July 24) 445 E Walnut St, Suspicious Activity
STRYKER P.D.
(July 24) 1180 N Shoop Ave,
(July 25) Medic Assist
Alarm Drop
(July 25) Traffic Warning - Im- (July 25) 230 Clinton St, Neighproper Passing
borhood Trouble
(July 25) 211 S Fulton St, Alarm
Drop
(July 28) Theft of Bicycle
(July 25) 1179 N Ottokee St, Sus(July 28) Unauthorized Use of picious Activity
Motor Vehicle
(July 25) 832 Burr Rd, Garbage
(July 28) Telephone Harassment Complaint
(July 28) Civil Complaint
(July 25) 228 Cherry St, 911
(July 30) Open Door - Commer- Hang Up Contact In Person
cial
(July 25) 840 Parkview, Open
(July 30) Traffic Warning - Stop Door
Sign
(July 25) 470 E Airport Hwy,
(July 31) Traffic Citation - Stop Property Damage
Sign
(July 25) 130 N Franklin St, 911
(July 31) Traffic Warning - Stop Hang Up Contact In Person
Sign
(July 25) 1120 N Shoop Ave Unit
(July 31) Ordinance Violation
41, 911 Hang Up Contact In Per(July 31) Ordinance Violation
son
(Aug 1) Open Door - Commercial (July 26) 248 Vine St, Juveniles
(July 26)1200 N Shoop Ave,
PIONEER P.D.
Alarm Drop
(June 23) Assault
(July 26) 221 Chestnut St, Inves(June 24) Public Indecency
tigate Complaint
(June 26) Expired Registration
(July 26) 309 Barbara Dr, Inves(July 24) Use of Illegal License
tigate Complaint
Plates
(July 26) 840 W Elm St Unit 900,
(July 25) OVI
Threats/Harassment
(July 25) Resisting Arrest
(July 26) N Franklin St @ E Elm
St, Investigate Complaint
WEST UNITY P.D.
(July 26) 642 W Park St, 911
(July 21) Littering
Hang Up Contact In Person
(July 21) Speed/Warning
(July 26) 339 N Brunell St, Drunk
(July 22) Vandalism
(July 27) N Shoop Ave @ E Wal(July 22) 911 Hang Up
nut, Debris/Item in Roadway
(July 22) Traffic Crash
(July 27) 650 Wood St, Theft of
(July 22) Telephone Harassment Bike
(July 22) Medical Emergency
(July 27) 1285 N Shoop Ave Apt
(July 22) Speed/Citation
64, Barking Dog
(July 23) Telephone Harassment (July 27) 425 Cole St, Animal Call
(3)
(July 27) 485 E Airport Hwy, Ani(July 23) Telephone Scam
mal Call
(July 27) 485 E Airport Hwy, Lar(July 24) Lock Out
ceny
(July 24) Ordinance Violation (2) (July 27) 600 Wood St, Lost/
Found/Recovered
(July 24) Arrest/Warrant
(July 27) 485 E Airport Hwy, Ani(July 25) Cruelty to Animal
mal Call
(July 25) Assist Medic
(July 27) 411 N Brunell St, Ju(July 25) Citizen Assist
veniles
(July 25) Agency Assist
(July 28) W Leggett St, Suspi(July 26) Agency Assist
cious Vehicle
(July 26) Squealing Tires/Warn- (July 28) 840 W Elm St Unit 902,
ing
Criminal Mischief
(July 26) Medical Emergency
(July 28) 575 Woodside Ct, 911
(July 26) Animal Complaint (2)
(July 26) Telephone Harassment (July 28) 495 E Airport Hwy, Lar(July 26) Trespassing, Reckless
ceny
Operation/Warning
(July 28) 1275 N Shoop Ave, In(July 27) Speed/Warning
vestigate Complaint
(July 27) Speed/Citation (2)
75, Unruly Juvenile
(July 28) Suspicious Subject (2)
(July 28) 327 E Chestnut St, Ani(July 28) Harassment
mal Call
(July 28) 829 Burr Rd, Theft of
Wallet
(July 29) Well Being Check
(July 28) 310 N Brunell St, Un(July 29) Traffic Crash (Private
ruly Juvenile
Property)
(July 29) 1497 N Shoop Ave, Thief
(July 30) Found Property (2)
(July 29) 127 S Fulton St, Junk/
(July 30) Lock Out
Abandoned Vehicle
(July 30) Parking/Warning
(July 29) 120 Birch St, Animal
(July 31) Found Property
Call
(Aug 1) Disabled Vehicle
(July 29) N Shoop Ave, Disabled
(Aug 1) Funeral Escort
Vehicle
(Aug 1) Medical
(July 29) 230 Clinton St, Investi(Aug 1) Well Being Check
gate Complaint
(July 29) 444 Potter St, 911 Hang
(Aug 2) Left of Center/Warning
Up Contact In Person
(Aug 2) Animal Complaint
(July 30) 840 W Elm St, Juveniles
(Aug 2) Lock Out
(July 30) 418 Cole St Unit 14,
(Aug 2) Open Door
Burglary
(Aug 2) Traffic Crash (Private
Property)
20, Investigate Complaint
(July 30) 217 S Brunell St, 911
(Aug 2) Reckless Operation/Cita- Hang Up Contact In Person
(July 31) 1486 N Shoop Ave, Accident (Property Damage

(July 31) 314 Eastwood, Lost/
Found/Recovered
(July 31) 560 W Linfoot St, Suicidal Threats
(July 31) 804 N Shoop Ave, Larceny
Threats/Harassment
(July 31) 878 Krieger St, Larceny
(July 31) 140 S Brunell St, Accident (Property Damage)
(July 31) N Fulton @ W Chestnut,
911 Hang Up Contact in Person
(July 31) 138 E Elm St, Open
Door/Vehicle
(July 31) 864 N Fulton St, 911
(July 31) 206 Fulton St, Threats/
Harassment
(Aug 1) 840 W Elm St Unit 902,
Drunk
(Aug 1) 314 E Chestnut St, Rape
(Aug 1) 722 Fairway Dr Unit 10,
911 Hang Up Contact In Person
(Aug 1) 700-B Fairway Dr, Loud
Noise
Suicide Attempted
(Aug 1) 211 S Fulton St, 911
Hang Up
(Aug 1) 132 E Oak St, Accident
(Property Damage)
(Aug 1) 1120 N Shoop Ave, Unit
29, Suicide Attempted
(Aug 1) N Fulton St @ W Chestnut, Investigate Complaint
(Aug 1) 100-B S Shoop Ave, Disabled Vehicle/Trailer
(Aug 1) 423 E Chestnut St, Animal Call
(Aug 1) 406 W Chestnut St, Alarm
Drop
(Aug 1) 864 N Fulton St, 911
(Aug 1) 230 Clinton St, Lost Wallet
(Aug 1) 1290 N Shoop Ave Unit
10, Indecent Exposure
(Aug 1) 612 W Elm St, Drunk
(Aug 2) 1285 N Shoop Ave, Run
Away or Unruly
32, Loud Noise
(Aug 2) 840 Parkview, Alarm
Drop
(Aug 2) 534 N Fulton St, Investigate Complaint
(Aug 2) 940 E Leggett St, Alarm
Drop
(Aug 2) 320 Sycamore St, Alarm
Drop
(Aug 2) 415 Cole St Unit 20, 911
(Aug 2) 320 Sycamore St, Alarm
Drop
(Aug 2) 1200 N Shoop Ave, Drive
Off
(Aug 2) Fulton St @ Walnut St,
Accident (Property Damage)
(Aug 2) 200-B N Franklin St, Investigate Complaint
(Aug 2) 129 Courthouse Plaza,
Animal Call
(Aug 2) 826 N Shoop Ave, Lost/
Found/Recovered
(Aug 2) 212 Birch St, Accident
(Property Damage)
(Aug 2) 234 E Leggett St, 911
(Aug 2) 713 Third St, Domestic
Trouble
(Aug 2) 123 N Fulton St, Disorderly Conduct
(Aug 2) 485 E Airport Hwy, Animal Call
Narcotics
(Aug 2) 1496 N Shoop Ave, Accident (Injury)
32. Loud Noise
(Aug 3) 112 N Fulton St, Larceny
(Aug 3) 124 N Franklin St, Loud
Noise
(Aug 3) 415 Cole St Unit 42
20, Animal Call
(Aug 3) 462 E Oak St, Animal Call
(Aug 3) 1462 N Shoop Ave, Accident (Property Damage)
(Aug 3) 1445 N Shoop Ave, Animal Call
(Aug 3) 485 E Airport Hwy, Accident (Property Damage)
(Aug 3) 495 E Airport Hwy, Larceny
(Aug 4) 550 W Linfoot St, Investigate Complaint
(Aug 4) 1379 N Shoop Ave, 911
(Aug 4) 415 Cole St Unit 23, Welfare Check
Investigate Complaint
75, Mental
(Aug 4) 840 W Elm St, Domestic
Trouble
(Aug 4) 725 S Shoop Ave, Disorderly Conduct
(Aug 5) 100-B Fulton St, Animal
Call
(Aug 5) 302 Oak St, Telephone
Harassment
(Aug 5) 485 E Airport Hwy, Civil
Matter
(Aug 5) 720 N Shoop Ave Unit 4,
Larceny
(Aug 5) 224 S Fulton St, Escape
or Jail Break
(Aug 5) 410 N Fulton St, Animal

Call
(Aug 5) 485 E Airport Hwy, Larceny in Progress
Unauthorized Use
(Aug 6) 100-B S Brunell St, Loud
Noise
(Aug 6) 230 Clinton St, Animal
Call
(Aug 6) 425 Cole St, Dog at Large
(Aug 6) 534 Vine St, Animal Call
(Aug 6) 1170 N Shoop Ave, Unwanted Subject
(Aug 6) 485 E Airport Hwy, HitSkip
(Aug 6) Wabash St, Juveniles
(Aug 6) 725 S Shoop Ave, Narcotics
Mental
(Aug 6) 1150 N Shoop Ave, Found
Bike
(Aug 6) 840 Parkview, Alarm
Drop
(Aug 6) 1497 N Shoop Ave, Lost/
Found/Recovered
(Aug 7) 940 E Oak St, Alarm Drop
38, Animal Call
and issued 10 citations. The citations were for 8 speed violations,

a stop sign violation, and failing
to display a license plate sticker.
Deputies also issued 25 warnings
to motorists. The High Visibility
Blitz is paid from a grant that the
Sheriffs Office has received from
the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Sheriff Miller and his
deputies are dedicated to protecting the citizens of Fulton County
and the motorists who travel its
highways. This grant allows extra
patrol to enforce traffic laws that
will increase the safety of motorists on the roadway in areas that
are prone to a higher number of
serious and fatal crashes.
Sheriff Roy E. Miller announces that the Fulton County Sheriffs Office will be conducting a
High Visibility Traffic Blitz in
conjunction with the Drive Sober
or Get Pulled Over National Campaign. The Blitz will start August
15, 2014 and run through September 1, 2014. The Sheriffs Office will be working this Blitz at
various times and locations in
Fulton County. The Sheriffs Office will be primarily looking for
impaired driving violations during the dates of this Blitz. Sheriff
Miller and his deputies are dedicated to protecting the citizens
of Fulton County and the motorists who travel its highways. This
Blitz is being funded from a grant
that was awarded to the Fulton County Sheriffs Office from
the Ohio Department of Public
Safety. This grant pays for extra
patrol to enforce traffic laws that
will increase the safety of motorists on in areas that are prone to
a higher number of serious and
fatal crashes.
WAUSEON FIRE
DEPARTMENT
(July 20) 303 W Leggett St, Fall
(July 20) 230 Clinton St, Ill
Subject
(July 21) 16256 Co Rd J, Ill
Subject
(July 21) 415 Cole St #18, Lift
Assist
(July 21) 721 S Shoop Ave, Ill
Subject
(July 21) US 20 & Co Rd 13,
FULTON COUNTY
Injury Accident
COMMON PLEAS
(July 21) 104 E Spring St, Ill
Crystal Molina, 25, of E. Gross
Subject
St, Fayette, Ohio, pled guilty to
(July 22) 550 W Linfoot St, SeiUnauthorized Use of a Motor
zures
Vehicle. From June 16, 2014 to
(July 23) 303 W Leggett St, InJune 25, 2014, she used a mojured Person
tor vehicle without consent from
(July 23) 318 W Chestnut Ct,
the owner and kept possession of
Diabetic
it for more than 48 hours. Judge
(July 23) 741 Burr Rd, Ill SubJames E. Barber sentenced Ms.
ject
Molina to 2 years of community
control and ordered her to pay
Subject
prosecution costs, successfully
(July 24) St Rt 109 & Co Rd L,
complete drug treatment at CTF
Injury Accident
in Toledo, stay out of bars/tav(July 24) 9460 Co Rd 14, Airerns, not possess or consume
plane Crash
alcohol, and seek and maintain
(July 24) 8591 SH 108, Alarm
employment. Failure to comply
Malfunction
could result in Ms. Molina spend(July 25) 721 S Shoop Ave, Ill
ing 8 months in prison.
Subject
Rickey E. Hall, 39, of 450 W.
(July 26) 634 E Elm St, Difficulty Main St, Delta, pled guilty to
Breathing
Operating a Motor Vehicle while
(July 26) 13350 US 20 A, Ill
Intoxicated. On July 6, 2014, auSubject
thorities were advised Mr. Hall
was intoxicated while driving. Mr.
Seizures
Hall has 8 previous convictions
(July 27) 741 Burr Rd, Ill Subfor OVI. Judge Barber sentenced
ject
Mr. Hall to prison for 18 months,
(July 27) 840 W Elm St, Ill Subto be served consecutively to a
ject
12-month prison term imposed in
(July 28) 12802 Co Rd J, Ill
Henry County and ordered him
Subject
to pay a mandatory fine of $1350,
(July 28) 721 S Shoop Ave, Inhave his license suspended for 3
jured Subject
years with 6 points assessed, and
successfully complete alcohol
Subject
treatment while in prison.
(July 28) 15851 Co Rd H, Lift
Hal Dailey, 30, of Third Street,
Assist
previously pled guilty to Im(July 28) 725 S Shoop Ave,
properly Handling Firearms in a
Alarm Malfunction
Motor Vehicle. On May 1, 2013,
(July 29) 550 W Linfoot St, Ill
while being detained at a trafSubject
fic stop, authorities discovered
(July 29) 303 W Leggett St, Ill
he had a loaded firearm in his
Subject
car which was accessible to the
(July 30) 291 Commercial St Pet- driver without leaving the vehitisville, Fire
cle. Judge James E. Barber sen(July 30) 4600 Co Rd 12, Injured tenced Mr. Dailey to 2 years of
Subject
community control and ordered
(July 31) 730 Dwight Ave, Ill
him to pay prosecution costs, pay
Subject
a fine of $250, stay out of bars/
(July 31) 1120 N Shoop Ave #35, taverns, seek and maintain emSeizures
ployment, report all medications
(Aug 1) 840 W Elm St #902,
taken to his probation officer and
Domestic
take them according to directions,
(Aug 1) 1120 N Shoop Ave #29,
forfeit the firearm to the State of
Injured Subject
Ohio, and spend 2 days in CCNO
(Aug 1) Co Rd D & 16 at RR
with credit for 2 days served.
Crossing, Fire
Failure to comply could result in
(Aug 1) 18671 St Rt 2, Ill Subject Mr. Dailey spending 7 months in
(Aug 1) 31 MM EB Ohio Turnprison.
pike, Injury Accident
Seth Bowser, 31, of Delta, Ohio,
(Aug 1) 30 MM WB Ohio Turnpreviously pleaded guilty to Atpike, Injury Accident
tempted Burglary. On March 22,
(Aug 1) 515 W Chestnut Ct,
2014, he attempted to break into
Seizures
a residence on County Road 5-2,
(Aug 1) 12451 Co Rd 19, Domes- Delta. A neighbor called the autic
thorities to report the attempted
(Aug 2) 1025 Cherokee Dr, Ill
break-in. Judge James E. Barber
Subject
sentenced Mr. Bowser to prison
(Aug 2) 18894 Co Rd K, Fire
for 16 months.
(Aug 2) 17761 Co Rd J, Fire
Justin Soules, 22, of Delta,
Ohio, previously pled guilty to
FULTON COUNTY
Trafficking in Marihuana, 2
SHERIFFS OFFICE
counts of Aggravated TraffickSheriff Roy E. Miller announc- ing in Drugs, and Trafficking in
es that the Fulton County Sher- Heroin. In the months of Septemiffs Office conducted a High Vis- ber and October 2013, he sold
ibility Blitz. The Blitz started on marihuana, Percocet, and heroJuly 13, 2014 and ended on July in. Judge Barber sentenced Mr.
31, 2014. Deputies who worked Soules to 24 months of ...
this Blitz made 34 traffic stops
Hay Jay: A Lifetime Of Learning Under One Roof

By: T.J. Hug
What is teaching really?
In the highly competitive world of
today, education is everything. It affects
the types of jobs from which a person can
reasonably apply. It affects how much
money one takes home to their family.
It even affects the way in which the
community at large perceives someone.
Indeed, receiving a proper education
from respected teachers and professors
is stressed upon the everyday lives of
everyone.
But was this always the case?
A passing glance at The Hay Jay
School, a vital piece of Williams County
history, shows that such pressures are,
PHOTO BY T.J. HUG, STAFF
FUN AND GAMES ... Joanne Bandeen,

a Board Member of the Williams County
Historical Society, dresses nostalgically
for the 40th anniversary of the Society
purchasing The Hay Jay School. Here
she teaches children how to roll a hula
hoop with a stick.
in fact, a modern invention.

Built in 1901, the one-room school,
located on the outskirts of County Road
8, is believed to have taken its name
from the now non-existent town of Hay
Jay. Believed to have been disbanded
between the years of 1875 and 1880,
the village itself was centered around the
intersection of County Roads 8 and R,
though no sign that it was ever there is
still present.
When the school finally closed its
doors in 1957, residents of the would be
town bought as much of its contents as
possible at auction. Then, 40 years ago,
when the Williams County Historical
Society purchased the building, the
former community donated everything
back and preserved the only standing
memory that Hay Jay ever was.
Since coming into the possession
of the Historical Society, the building
has had a few minor additions, such as
replacement windows, a new bell tower,
and an extra step in front of the entrance
in order to make it more accessible to
the elderly. Still, the structure remains
remarkably intact, maintaining its
original foundation and siding. The
original outhouses, necessitated by
a lack of running water, are also still
standing.
According to Spencer Malone, whos
given tours of Hay Jay since 2000, the
school was all about cooperation and
teamwork.
The school was dynamic. Malone
shared.
Before the school bell was even wrung,
a collaboration between students and
teacher was needed to start the day. The
male students would come in early and
shovel coal into the burner. This dynamic
continued throughout class. Holding
students from grades one to eight in
the same room, a teacher would have a
difficult time making sure everyone was
learning their lessons. Therefore, being
New Elementary Principal Hired

At Edon Northwest Local Schools
During a special session held
Wednesday, July 30, Edon Northwest
Local Board of Education hired Michelle
Molargik as its new K-6 Elementary
School Principal. Her two-year contract,
pending
licensure
and
document
verification, went into effect August 1,
2014 at an annual salary of seventy
thousand dollars.
Mrs. Molargik comes to the District
from DeKalb Middle School (Indiana)
where she served as Associate Principal
for the past three years; she previously
taught second and fifth grades at DeKalbs
McKenney-Harrison Elementary School
from 2005-2011 as well. Molargik
replaces Mrs. Bonnie Troyer whose
resignation was accepted by the Board
last month.
In other action that afternoon, Board
members:
Accepted Tammy Bostelmans

resignation as School Psychologist,
effective July 10, 2014.
Approved a Middle School Math
and Language Arts teacher contract (at
Step 2, Masters) with Shannon Higgins
for 2014-2015, pending licensure and
document verification.
Approved a shared service agreement
for School Psychologist with Montpelier
Exempted Village Schools, effective
August 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
Voted to enter into Executive Session
prior to adjournment for the expressed
purpose of discussing negotiations; no
action was taken.
Members of Edon Northwest Local
Board of Education were slated to meet
in regular session Tuesday, August 12,
2014 in the schools Media Center.
INFORMATION PROVIDED
paired together at each desk, the older

students would help teach their younger
counterparts whilst the teacher was
spread thin.
Its an interesting idea, to be sure.
Students teaching students. Such a
concept is nearly unfathomable today.
After all, students arent academics or
scholars. What would they know about
teaching?
Perhaps they were able to relate with
each other in ways an adult could not,
having recently been through similar
lessons. Maybe the younger students
were more apt to take direction from
someone other than an authority figure.
Its quite possible that working together,
as opposed to doing work for someone,
allowed for everyone to keep an open

mind and focus on learning instead of
impressing.
As The Hay Jay School continues
to stand, it serves as a reminder to the
county that education is more than
just letter grades and prestige. Actually
learning and cooperating with others
are, at the very least, equal measures of
what an education entails. A quick study
of Hay Jays history will teach anyone
that.
Now its only a matter of whos willing
to learn.
T.J. Hug can be reached at
publisher@thevillagereporter.com
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ON PAGE 7
WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO - THE EDON COMMERCIAL
1997 Edon Varsity Boys Basketball
VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL ... Row 1: Managers Jackie Gilbert and Shawn
Rockey. Row 2: Andy Ledyard, Mark Jacobs, Noah Allomong, Justin Best, Colin
Nester, Skeat Hug. Row 3: Coach Brian Ginzer, Jed Hawkins, Jarred Hooser,
Dallas Senters, Shane Fitzenrider, Ryan Harvey, Coach Ed Miller.
EDON COMMERCIAL
70 YEARS AGO
AUGUST 1944
Harold Dean and family and Miss
Helen Livensparger spent the weekend
at Cold Springs.
Misses Sue Foster, Betty Herman,
Celia Griggs, Madelyn Rockey and Pauline Burkhardt were at Cold Springs
several days last week for an outing.
60 YEARS AGO
AUGUST 1954
Edon Methodist Church was the
scene last Sunday of the marriage of
Miss Phyliss Ann Allomong, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Allomong of Edon
and Maurice Gene Headley, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Earle Headley. Matron of honor was Mrs. Alfred Cornell. George William Kaiser was best man.
Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Goshorn, and Mr.
and Mrs. Wayne Luke, Mrs. Ethel Long
and children, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest
Goshorn and son, Diana and Cecelia
McCrea helped Mrs. Jennie Goshorn
celebrate her birthday Wednesday eve-
ning. Refreshments were served.

50 YEARS AGO
AUGUST 1964
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Borton are
the parents of a 6 pound 2 and a half
ounce son, Eric Lyle, born Friday, August 7, at the Hospital.
Mrs. Carol Johnston of San Diego, California, returned to her home
Sunday after a two week visit with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fordis Merifield and sister, Mrs. Lavon Smith
and family at Hamilton, Indiana.
40 YEARS AGO
AUGUST 1974
Jan and Lynette Walz and Howard
Allen Dean were married at the Clear
Lake Lutheran Chapel on August 10
at 2:30 in the afternoon. Barb Imm
was maid of honor and Steve Rockey
served as best man.
Normal Coles and Don Lump spent
from Thursday until Monday at Robinettes Resort on Randall Lake. They
report good catches of fish.
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MORE EDON AREA NEWS
2014 Edon Days Unites Community

By: T.J. Hug
Amongst the lazy August heat, the
villagers of Edon once again rallied in
support for their hometown during the
traditional Edon Days celebration.
Festivities kicked off on Friday,
August 1st, as residents were taken
back to yesteryear with elegant vehicles
lining up for the events Custom Car
Cruise-In, held in the parking lot of the
Saint Peters Lutheran Church. That
same parking lot would later be cleared
of the classic cars to make room for
the Street Dance, which was meant to
provide suitable entertainment for the
teenaged crowd. Music for the dance
was provided by Supercool Karaoke and

Disc Jockeying.
Also on Friday, the fifth annual Edon
Alumni Flag Football Game was played.
Despite the use of flags to replace
tackling, the contest still got a bit rough
at times. The first night of the event
concluded with live music performed by
the rock band Ratnip and the country
band Cactus at Red Book Photography
and the Edon Steakhouse, respectively.
Things picked back up Saturday
morning, beginning with the Firemans
Breakfast. Eggs, sausage, pancakes, and
ham were served to hungry attendees,
with only a free will donation requested
of them. For the second straight year,
a co-ed slow-pitch soft ball tournament
was played. A craft show also took place

in the crowded morning hours, allowing
craftsmen to show their wares in Bakers
Park.
But it was in the afternoon that the
main event took place; the Edon Days
Parade. Doug Stayner signaled the start
of the parade with his rendition of The
National Anthem, while Ora and Betty
Stayner served as Grand Marshalls.
Working with the theme Holidays on
the Pavement, participants showed
off floats dedicated to everything from
Halloween to Arbor Day. Of course,
the usual fair of marching bands, farm
machinery, and emergency vehicles
from surrounding towns were present
as well.
Afterward, Ratnip played a second
performance and the Church of Christ
hosted children in their parking lot with
various games and a bounce house.

In the evening, the Truck and Tractor
Pulls, a local favorite, brought in a slew
of people from Edon, as well as other
parts of the county.
On Sunday, area religious figures
gathered together under the Pavilion
at Waltz Park for an inter-faith service,
which drew in a sizable crowd. Upon
the conclusion of said service, an Ice
Cream Social was put on by the Edon
High School Band, asking only for free
will donations. The band itself played
for those in attendance.
Edon Days concluded with a co-ed
beach volleyball tournament. A fitting
end to the event, as working together
and supporting each other is what Edon
Days has always signified.
T.J. Hug can be reached at
PHOTOS BY T.J. HUG, STAFF
CAR SHOW ... Local residents take in the classic vehicles of their friends and
neighbors at the Edon Days Custom Car Cruise-In.
THE BAND ... Providing entertainment for the Ice Cream Social, members of the
Edon High School Marching Band played a variety of music in the schools auditeria.
FUN IN THE SAND ... Competitors lay their bodies on the line during the Co-Ed
Volleyball Tournament held at the conclusion of the Edon Days Festivities.
ALUMNI FOOTBALL ... Former Blue Bomber Football Players line up once again at
the 5th annual Edon Alumni Flag Football Game.
ENJOYING BREAKFAST ... The community came out to support its firefighters at
the Edon Firemans breakfast.
HOLIDAY STARS ... The Easter Bunny makes an appearance at the parade as part
of the Holidays on the Pavement theme.
SINGING PRAISE ... Members of the Edon Church of Christ performed for a joint
congregation under The Pavilion.
PARADE HUG ... Edon Mayor Darlene Burkhardt embraces Grand Marshalls Ora
and Betty Stayner as the Edon Days Parade kicks off.
ICE CREAM AND FRIENDS ... School staff serve patrons at the Ice Cream Social.
Additional photos on page 7.
NEW EDON ROYALTY ... Recently crowned Teen Miss Edon Melody Nofziger and
Junior Miss Edon/Miss Congeniality Kerrin Towers wave to parade patrons as they
travel down Indiana Street.
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Hay Jay: A Lifetime Of Learning Under One Roof
PHOTOS BY T.J. HUG, STAFF
A PIECE OF HISTORY ... Children stand at the entrance to the Hay Jay School as
they are informed of the schools history.
LESSONS STILL BEING LEARNED ... Young children once again fill the desks of
Hay Jay as they listen to Spencer Malone tell the story of the school.
A LOVE OF LEARNING ... Spencer Malone passionately reviews the history of Hay
Jay with tourists.
HAY JAY SCHOOL ALUMNI ... Notable graduates are recognized with The Scholars
of Yesteryear.
OLD GLORY ... With only 48 stars, this American Flag helps one to understand just
how long ago it was that The Hay Jay School was closed.
Thank You
2014 Edon Days

Unites Community
MUSICAL ENTERAINMENT ... Ratnip performs an 80s ballad behind Red Book
Photography on Saturday afternoon.
to our Sponsors & Participants,

Spectators & Community for
helping to make this years
Truck Pulls a Big Success!
Bennett Seeds - T Shirts

Trailer Tires and Wheels - Track Parking
Edon Farmers COOP - Parking Area
Republic Waste - Dumpster
Snows Fire Protection - Fire Extinguishers
ORielly Auto Parts - Hats
Dimension Hardwoods & Veneer - Pay Loader
Wilson Excavating - Roller for Track Maintenance
Shad Zulch - Disk
Builders Pride (Kreg & Dave Wehrle)
- Skid Loader and Parking Area
Hutchs Wrecker Service - Wrecker
Williams Cty. Engineers Office - Rollers
Florence Twp. Trustees - Equipment
Williams Cty Soil & Water Conservation District
- Equipment
Eddie Wehrle - Pit Parking Area
Brent Wilson - Wilson Auction & Realty
- Announcer
Edon State Bank - Giveaways
People Link Staffing - Giveaways
Phil Surbey - Parking Area
Dennis Kaiser Farms - Equipment
Archbold Equipment - Track Tractors
Ken-Feld Group (Liechty Farm Equip. Edgerton)
- Track Tractors
Village of Edon Police and Street Departments

Willimas Cty. Sheriffs Department
AutoQual of Indiana
Pat McCullough
Harter Sound - Sound System
C&G Oberlin Farms - Wrist Bands
Dekalb Tool & Engineering - Altered Gas 4x4
Agri-Dry LLC
Bomber Saloon/Feed Mill
Plas-Tec
L&L Machine
Slattery Oil
Edon Main Stop
Heartland Energy
Ken-Feld Group (Liechty Farm Equip. Edgerton)
- Altered Farm Tractors
Kaiser & Son Htg & Cooling - Nostalgia Pullers
Mid-Toll Inc.
Edon Pizza
A SHOW OF POWER ... Onlookers watch as drivers compete in the Edon Truck
Pulls.
Concessions:
Sooz Catering
Pence Concessions
Hawaiian Ice
Edon Lions Club
Blakeslee K of C
~ the Florence Township Fire Department
MORNING WORSHIP ... The Walz Park Pavilion is filled beyond capacity for the
Sunday Morning inter-faith service.
August 15 & 16
FRIDAY, August 15

Firemans Hog Roast and Methodist Ice Cream Social.

Kids Bouncy, Vendors, Face Painting
1 - 4 pm HAPPY TIMES POLKA BAND
8 pm BORDER TOWN BOYS
FOOD
SATURDAY, August 16

10 am

11 am

1 pm

4 pm

8 pm
Vendors, Face Painting All Day,

Kids Bouncy, Parade of Garage Sales
Parade
Legion Auxiliary Chicken BBQ - till gone
FFA Cornhole Tourney
Fidler Memorial Softball Tourney
Brat Eating Contest
German Diner at the Community Center
DALE VAUGHN BAND
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Pastor Jesse Blevins Takes The Reins

At The Pioneer & West Franklin
United Methodist Churches
Pioneer Cub Scouts Hosting

4th Annual 5K Run/Walk
On Sunday, August 17, 2014, the
Pioneer Cub Scout Pack 13 is hosting
their 4th annual 5K run and walk. The
race begins at North Central Elementary
with check-in at 7:00 a.m. The Cubs
Fun Run will be at 7:45 with the 5K
immediately following. Pre-registrations
are due by August 4th with the cost being
$20 for the 5K and $10 for the Cubs
Fun Run (800 meters for ages 12 and
under). Pre-registered race participants
will receive a t-shirt. Registration is
also accepted the day of the race, but
t-shirts are not guaranteed race day.
The race is professionally timed by
Toledo Roadrunners. There will also be
a pancake and sausage breakfast in the
cafeteria.
Proceeds from last years race helped
the Scouts pay for the cost of camp.
It also allowed the Weblos to go to
Construction City and the entire Pack
to go to Imagination Station in Toledo.
The Pack is also able to keep the cost
of scouting low by paying for their rechartering fee and providing all of the
awards for their achievements.
Forms can be picked up at Chase
Brass,
Pioneer
Village
Market,
Mainline Fitness, and Millers. For
more information, please email Kylie
Rademacher at PCC_8@frontier.com.
Friends Of The Library Book

Sale To Be Held In Pioneer
The Pioneer Friends of the Library
will be holding a used book sale starting
Wednesday, August 13th through
Saturday, August 16th from 10:00 am
to 5:00 pm. The sale will be held at the
corner of State and Baubice Streets
across from the Pioneer Branch Library
in the Sooz building. There is sure to be

something of interest for everyone at the
sale.
If you have any questions about the
Pioneer Friends of the Library book sale,
please call Rose King at 419-737-2833.
REFLECTIONS FROM PIONEERS PAST
ON THE ROAD OF MINISTRY ... Pastor Jesse Blevins and his family. Pastor Blevins
is now in charge of the Pioneer Church and the West Franklin United Methodist
Church.
By: Timothy Kays
and Hooven, Ohio, just

a couple miles from the
Indiana Border, and just
north of the Ohio River.
With the experience
of small town pastoring
firmly in place, Pastor
Blevins did not experience
a culture shock upon
arrival in Pioneer. It
seems to be a typical
Midwest small towna
nice small town, he said.
It seems well-connected;
a lot of people know each
other very well. I go into
the barber shop to get a
haircut, the person cutting
my hair knows someone in
the church. Coming from
a place like Cincinnati
I wondered what it would
be like to be from a place
like that, where you get to
know everybody real well.
Its very close-knit, said
Kim. Everybodys very
friendly; everybodys been
willing to help and show
us around, wanting us to
feel that we are a part of
the community as well.
Pastor Blevins is in
charge of the Pioneer
church, as well as the West
Franklin United Methodist
Church. It is a challenge
doing both on Sunday,
On June 24, Pioneer

welcomed the family of
Pastor
Jesse
Blevins,
his wife Kim, daughter
Krisalyn, and son Caden
to the village as the Pastor
of the Pioneer United
Methodist
Church.
A
teacher by trade, Kim will
be helping with substitute
duties at North Central.
Pastor Blevins has been
on the road of ministry
most of his life. Speaking
of his calling, he said,
I heard it when I was a
child, going to church with
my grandfather. I had a
grandfather who also was
a pastor. He was what
youd call a tentmaker
working a secular job, and
pastoring churches on the
side for little to no salary.
I used to go to church with
him, and one sermon,
while he was giving the
message, I was listening
to him and something
spoke to me and said
that I would be doing that
some day. Those words
came to pass when Pastor
Blevins was given his first
assignment, pastoring two
small churches in Cleves
Montpelier Office
310 Lincoln Ave.
Every Thursday
Bryan Office
2nd Thursday
1399 E. High St.
Every Tuesday
10:30 - 12:OOpm 10:30 - 12:00pm 1:00 - 4:30 pm

1:00 - 4:30pm
1:00 - 6:30pm
NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED
All State-Provided Vaccines: $10.00

No one denied state vaccines due to inability to pay
with
West
Franklin
services at 9:15, followed
by Pioneer at 10:45. I
have to say that I got lost
the first SundayI didnt
make it to West Franklin,
Pastor Blevins admitted. I
got lost I couldnt find
the church.
Although there is a
difference
in
tailoring
messages
for
small
communities as opposed
to more urban areas,
Pastor Blevins is well
versed in both. You have
to know the demographics
of your congregation,
he explained. I can give
the same message in
West Franklin as I give
in Pioneer, and I know it
will be received differently
because the people that
listen to the message
bring
their
individual
perspectives with them. I
consider myself to have a
blue collar background. I
have farmers in my family;
my grandfather worked in
the flour mill for 30 years.
A lot of my family has a
blue collar background,
and I feel that enables
me to speak to both
congregations well.
The
experience
of
ministering to small town
congregations, and the
energy to minister to
two on the same day is a
big plus for the Blevins
family. It is the hope of
the congregations and the
community that they will
be integral parts of the
community for the long
term.
Timothy Kays can be
reached at
tim@thevillagereporter.com
1979 North Central Baseball
BASEBALL ... Sitting in Front: Coach Jeff Switzer and Boach Rick Brink.
Middle: Reserves: Scott Stantz, Paul Dick, Matt Manley, Bill Hill, Bob
Wallace, Monte McKelvey, Mike Slee, Paul Nixon, Kevin Lanius, Dan
Kerr, Mark Freese, Paul Dick, George Sulfridge. Top: Scott Shonk,
manager; Bob Walz, John Kidston, Todd Martin, Steve Ely, Doug Nearing, Ken Mocherman, Lynn Parker, Brook Bandeen, Russell Slee, Mike
Clark, Grant Gilcher.
MORE GENERAL AREA NEWS
American Red Cross Issues Urgent

Call For Blood & Platelet Donors
The American Red
Cross is facing a looming
blood shortage, leading to
an urgent need for donors
of all blood types to roll
up a sleeve and give.
Donations
through
the Red Cross are down
approximately 8 percent
over the last 11 weeks,
resulting in about 80,000
fewer donations than
expected. The number
of donors continues to
decline, and the shortfall
is
significant
enough
that the Red Cross could
experience an emergency
situation in the coming
weeks.
Eligible donors with
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Lyons - Woodville
Waterville
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types O negative, B
negative and A negative
blood
are
especially
needed at this time. Type
O negative is the universal
blood type and can be
transfused to anyone
who needs blood. Types
A negative and B negative
can be transfused to
Rh positive or negative
patients.
There is also an
urgent need for platelet
donations. Platelets a
key clotting component
of blood often needed by
cancer patients, burn
victims and bone marrow
recipients must be
transfused within five
days of donation, so
its important to have a
steady supply of platelets
on hand.
The
summer
can
be among the most
challenging times of the
year for blood and platelet
donations
as
regular
donors delay giving while
they take vacations and
participate in summer
activities. When school is
out of session for summer
break, donations from
those who normally give
on campus tend to drop
by more than 80 percent.
Every day this summer
is a chance to give hope
to patients in need and
their network of family
and friends. Blood and

platelet donations are
needed now and for the
rest of the summer.
Individuals who donated
blood earlier this summer
may now be eligible to
donate again and help
patients such as accident
victims, heart surgery
patients and children
with blood disorders.
Upcoming Blood
Donation Opportunities
In Williams County
Thursday, August 14
from 11:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m. at Knights of
Columbus Bryan, 1216
Buffalo Road in Bryan.
Friday, August 15 from
1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
at Parkview Physician
Group - MCHA, 442 W
High Street Unit 3 in
Bryan.
Friday, August 22
from 12:00 p.m. until
6:00 p.m. at Blood
Drive in Memory of
Jerry Herminger, Sr. at
Pioneer Area Chamber
of Commerce, 100 North
Elm Street in Pioneer.
Friday, August 29
from 1:00 p.m. until
6:00 p.m. at Edgerton
Fire Department, 108
East Indiana Street in
Edgerton.
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Pride Of Pioneer Contestants Take A Walk Through Candy Land

Awards given, by division were:
Miss Pioneer
2014 Miss Pioneer Kirby Jeanne
Miller
Teen Miss Pioneer
2014 Teen Miss Pioneer Shailyn
Elaine Bohner
Junior Miss Pioneer

2014 Junior Miss Pioneer Baylee
Marie Joice
First Runner Up Haley Dawn Wehrle
Miss Congeniality Haley Dawn Wehrle

Miss Photogenic Emma Raye Fidler
Top Seller-Makenna Linn Hollstein
Little Miss Pioneer
2014 Little Miss Pioneer Katelyn Paige
Balser
Runner Up Ava Marie Livengood
Miss Congeniality Madeline James
Zimmerman
Miss Photogenic Katelyn Paige Balser
Top Seller - Katelyn Paige Balser
Chelsie Firestone can be reached at
chelsie@thevillagereporter.com
CONTESTANTS ... 2014 Little Miss Pioneer contestants (from left), Madeline James
Zimmerman, Ava Marie Livengood, Adrienne Nicole Frey, and Katelyn Paige Balser.
CONTESTANTS ... 2014 Junior Miss Pioneer contestants (from left), Makenna Linn
Hollstein, Baylee Marie Joice, Emma Raye Fidler, and Haley Dawn Wehrle.
PHOTOS BY CHELSIE FIRESTONE, STAFF
CANDY LAND ... Walking through Candy Land during the Pride of Pioneer pageant
were, from left (front) were Makenna Linn Hollstein, Madeline James Zimmerman, Katelyn Paige Balser, Haley Dawn Wehrle, (middle) Emma Raye Fidler, Ava Marie Livengood,
Baylee Marie Joyce, Adrienne Nicole Frey, (back) Kirby Jeanne Miller, and Shailynn
Elaine Bohner.
TEEN QUEEN ... Shailyn Elaine Bohner

smiles back at the audience after being
crowned 2014 Miss Teen Pioneer.
WAVE ... Katelyn Paige Balser waves hello

to the audience after being crowned 2014
Little Miss Pioneer.
SPEAKING ... 2013 Little Miss Pioneer Makinzy Carlyle King listens intently as Adrienne
Nicole Frey showcases her public speaking ability.
SO SWEET ... Little Miss contestants Madeline James Zimmerman (left) and Ava Marie
Livengood have smiles sweeter than all the candy in Candy Land.
ENTERTAINMENT ... 2013 Junior Miss Pioneer Emile Sue Eustace (left) and 2013
Teen Miss Pioneer Morgan Elizabeth Mitchell help provide the evenings entertainment.
Emile performed a heartfelt rendition of Britt Nicoles Gold while Elizabeth made the
crowd laugh with her candy inspired comedy.
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Montpelier Resident Mayroe

Montpelier Chamber Of Commerce
Barney Michael Shares War Story Holds August Meeting; Reviews
Successful July For The Village
By: T.J. Hug

The plan was to grab a
couple of steaks at Sams.
After all, the Blakeslee
eatery has long been a
favorite of Mayroe and
Gertrude Michael, making
Sams the perfect Place
for the couple to celebrate
their 68th anniversary.
Those who dont recall
knowing Mayroe may be
more familiar with Barney,
a name bestowed upon
him by his father, Hershel.
My brothers and I were
named Mercyln, Devore,
and Mayroe.
Michael
explained.
So,
Dad
called us Toots, Gus, and
Barney.
Barney
and
Gert,
as
shes
affectionately
known, reached 68 years
of marriage on July 19th.
Before going out for those
steaks,
however,
the
Michaels needed to attend
Montpeliers annual Bean
Days Parade. Amongst
those being honored at
the event, Barney certainly
wasnt going to disrespect
his hometown by not
participating. Hes made
Montpelier his home for
all of his ninety years. All
except for three years in
his youth.
Three years spent in the
service of his country.
Drafted in 1944, at the
height of World War IIs
intensity, Barney entered
military service at age
eighteen. Fresh out of
high school, he had to
give up his newly acquired
job at The Body Works,
where he helped to build
metal bodies for trucks.
Despite this sacrifice, he
wasnt deterred from his
eagerness to fight for his
country.
I wanted to go (to war).
Barney proclaimed.
First, though, Barney
had to receive his basic
training. He was sent
to Augusta, Georgia for
instruction
at
Camp
Gordon. During his six
month tenure there, he
learned the role of Gunner
Corporal. Initially working
with the 105 Howitzers,
Barney felt much more
comfortable
using
50
caliber machine guns.
Upon completion of
his training, Barney was
shipped to South Hampton
in The United Kingdom, so
that his unit could gather
equipment and prepare
to enter the fray of The
Second World War. Once
ready to go, they departed
in August for Omaha
Beach on the French
Coast. Omaha Beach was
eyed by the Germans as
an ideal place for Allied
Forces to launch their first
invasion force into France
two months prior. Of
course, the Allies selected
the more treacherous, but
less defended beaches of
Normandy for their attack.
Having
landed
on
French
soil,
Barneys
unit made for the then
recently liberated port city
of Cherbourg. They hauled
their guns with them, some
of which weighed up to six
tons.
From
Cherbourg,
Barney joined The Red
Ball Express, a massive
military gasoline transport
operation that operated
from
D-Day
to
the
conclusion of The Battle
of the Bulge. In fact, one
of his runs was hijacked
by
legendary
General
George S. Patton, who
took gasoline assigned to
someone else for his own
troops. No one in Barneys
unit was about to argue,
however.
When a General tells
you to do something, you
do it. Barney said.
It was actually because
Patton took over his supply
convoy that Barney came
By: Mark Mercer

PHOTOS PROVIDED
PROUD TO SERVE ... Mayroe Barney Michael poses

for a military photo at Camp Gordon in Augusta,
Georgia, where he completed his basic training.
AMERICAN HERO ... Barney, still standing tall 71

years later.
to fight in The Battle
of the Bulge, arguably
the battle that decided
the European Theater.
Starting on December 16th
and lasting until January
25th, the German offensive
aimed at cutting off Allied
supply lines in Antwerp,
Belgium. Patton marched
those under his command,
Barney included, 43 miles
in a single night to get in
position to halt the Axis
assault.
During the epic battle,
Barney was stationed in
The Ardennes, Belgium,
assigned to the 254th
Field Artillery. The 254th
fired 43,900 rounds at
incoming Germans. They
also supported the 82nd
Airborne Division during
the battle, earning the
outfit a General Citation
from the commander of
the 82nd, The Jumping
General himself, General
James Gavin.
Even though the 82nd
was an airborne division,
the harsh weather of the
Belgian Winter forced them
to enter the battle from the
ground instead.
We always thought
they were coming in
by
airplane,
Barney
reminisced,
but
they
never did.
After the Allied victory
at the Bulge, Barney
found himself relatively
unscathed.
In fact, he
went the entire war without
being wounded.
But
there
was
something that stuck out
for Barney about the war
more than his astounding
luck. More than the
intense fighting. Even more
than the massive political
ramifications of the war.
It was colder than hell.
With soldiers sewing
rags intended for machine
gun cleaning into socks
and
sleeping
together
huddled for warmth, its
safe to say Barney wasnt
the only one who felt this
way.
As Barney went through
the process of being sent
home in 1946, he kept in
contact with his sister-inlaw, Betty Michael through
the telephone. Gertrude,
a
telephone
operator
connecting
the
calls,
became curious about to
whom Betty was talking,
though she knew it was a
soldier returning from the
war. The nosy telephone
operator, as she called
herself, went so far as to
refuse connecting the two
parties unless Betty gave
her a name. Betty quickly
relented, causing Gert to
give a quick response.
Have a big party when
he comes home, Gert
suggested, and invite me.
The Michaels did have
a big party, and they did
invite Gert. Four months
later, Barney and Gert
were married.
And 68 years later, they
were at The Bean Days
Parade.
Afterward,
they
returned to their home,
with Sams Place their next
destination. Yet, one after
another, various family
members, in town to help
honor their patriarch, piled
into the Michael home.
Before they new it, Barney
and Gert were holding
two slices of pizza and
spending the evening with
their family.
Barney had no problem
with his plans being
altered, though. After all,
when your family tells you
to do something, you do it.
T.J. Hug may be

reached at
MONTPELIER: August 8, 2014: The

Montpelier Chamber of Commerce
held their August Meeting on August 8
at the Chamber Office, reviewing and
assessing the Bean Days Celebration
in conjunction with the 1st Annual
Balloon Festival July 17 through July
20 sponsored by the Chamber. Julys
events throughout the village were
a result of tremendous teamwork,
dedication and a can do spirit by
everyone who contributed to make this
years celebrations a huge success for
Montpeliers business community.
The August Meeting began at 8:00
a.m. with Chamber President Jeanette
Hull presiding. Present were Jenni
Koch, Chris Lee, Kelly Gray, Shelly
Davis, Kandace Potts-Salaz, Chris
Walker (Village Solicitor), Kurt Roan,
Jamie Grime (Superintendent of
Schools), Gloria Osburn, Dave Tilly,
and Kara Custer (OTHG).
The first
item on the agenda was the approval
of Julys meeting Minutes, which was
unanimously adapted. The Chamber
members present also unanimously
approved Julys Financial Statement
The Chamber next turned their
attention to Committee Reports. In
Village Affairs, it was reported that the
Airport Sub-Station Expansion Project
was well underway, and that Phase IV
of the Sewer Separation project would
begin towards the end August. Kurt
Roan also reported the projects at the
park (Basketball and Tennis Court
rebuilds) were on schedule. The park,
in conjunction with the Montpelier
Ministerial Association, will also be
beginning work on the Shelter Project
at Storr Park, which will be complete
prior to the beginning of the school
year. Additionally, WEDCO (Jeanette/
Kurt) announced the second industrial
video featuring Richmond Machine
Company
and
Spangler
Candy
Company has been completed and is
now available to view on you tube.
In
Community
Affairs,
Montpelier Village Exempted School
Superintendant Jamie Grime reported
the vacant positions discussed during
.FR
the July meeting have now been

filled and the Schools Maintenance
Department has been busy completing
projects undertaken over the summer.
Gloria Osburn from the Village Library
announced that 5 of the postcards
from the Balloon Launch during the
Bean Days celebration have been
returned to the library; The Summer
Reading Program held at the Library
was a huge success, and the
painting Class hosted by the Library
was attended by 25 participants and
was enjoyed by all!
In other announcements: The
OTHG Committee announced they
will proceed with their 501 C-3
Classification, and expressed their
desire to continue work with the
Chamber and also pointing out
they are always on the lookout for
volunteers. Additionally, Kara Custer
stated that they would be working
towards a light project at the Williams
County Fairgrounds (similar to the
Archbold Light Display). Kelly Gray
also announced their next will be a
Wine Tasting on November 1st at
the Ramada Inn, with the proceeds
from the event going to the Wounded
Warrior Project.
In Old Business, Jeanette Hull
addressed those in attendance and
once again communicated a heartfelt
thank you for the outstanding
work that went into Julys Bean
Days Celebration. Thanks to the
communitys efforts, the weekends
events resulted in the collection of 1100
pounds of food for donation to local
food pantries. It was also announced
that a meeting to set the 2015 Budget
would be held on September 10 at
5:30 p.m. at the Chamber Office.
In New Business, it was announced
that Terry Buntain has submitted a
letter regarding her retirement and
resignation, which will take effect
December 31, 2014.
The Chamber concluded the agenda
for Augusts Meeting and announced
that their September meeting will be
held on September 12, 2014 at 8:00
a.m. in the Chamber Office.
Mark may be reached at
mark@thevillagereporter.com
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2014 Alvordton Plow Days West Unity Native Takes Rabbit

Highlights Williams County Project To Ohio State Fair
Agricultural Heritage
PHOTO PROVIDED
MARKET RABBITS ... Bryant Miller of West Unity, accepting his prize for placing
3rd out of 87 in the market show at the Ohio State Fair.
Bryant Miller of West Unity took his

rabbit project to The Ohio State Fair.
CLASSIC TRACTOR ... Jeff Carpenter's 1964 Oliver 1650 churns its way through
Bryant placed 3rd out of 87 with
the field on August 9 at the 2014 Plow Days in Alvordton.
his meat pen in the market show,
1st place in Breed Identification and
Overall High Score, and 1st Place In
Skillathon and Overall High Score. He
also won Best In Show in the Open
Show on Saturday and the 4-H Show
on Sunday.
Although
rabbit
projects
do
not get to go through the Sale of
Champions, The Ohio Market Rabbit
Producers Association (OMRPA) was
formed in 2013. This group through
collaboration with the Ohio State
Fair Board initiated a barn sale for
PHOTOS BY MARK MERCER, STAFF
rabbits in order to promote market

rabbits and recognize the youth rabbit
breeders in Ohio. Throughout the year
they raise money through donations
and obtaining sponsors to support
the barn auction. This year market
projects through 30th place realized
cash awards due to their hard work.
The Grand Champion Market Rabbit
pen of 3 went for $6000.00 and the
Reserve Champion Pen went for
$4000.00. For more information about
the OMRPA please visithttp://omrpa.
com/Home_Page.html. This is a great
organization that works to support
the 4-H and FFA youth of Ohio.
WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO
2001 Hilltop Cross Country

ENJOYING THE SHOW ... 4 year old Jacob Stewart from Fayette loves to drive and
be around tractors!
CROSS COUNTRY ... Front: Coach Ken Brown, Corey Wilcox, Cody Geitchey,
Chris Bleikamp, Matt Wheeler. Back: Mandy Meyer, Elicia Lewis, Lindsay Whitman, Ashley Dick, Joanna Clark, Erin Hay, Carey Geitchey, Kim Brenaman,
Christina Montague.
UNIQUE CARS ... The United Brethren Church in Alvordton hosted a Car Show
with several enthusiasts displaying their rides.
By: Mark Mercer
ALVORDTON: August 9, 2014:
Kunkle Farms on the edge of Alvordton
threw open their fields on August 9 for
local tractor enthusiasts and farmers
to demonstrate their equipment and
machines from yesteryear and enjoy a
few rounds in the field turning over some
soil. Alvordtons traditional Plow Days
invites owners of older model tractors
to bring their implements and out and
demonstrate in the field technology from
days long gone by. Tractors 40 years
old and older are invited to the annual
festival to showcase 1960s or older
models and beyond simply displaying
their equipment; participants hit the
field and turn some ground.
During planting and harvesting
season here in Williams and Fulton
County, a drive through the countryside
observing work in our local fields, it is
easy to see that the modern equipment
doing the work stands in stark contrast
to the machines that were top of the
line just 4 decades ago. Todays farm
equipment is advanced with enhanced
technology, built for maximum efficiency
in both fuel standards and ability
to handle the latest most efficient
implements that save both time and
labor. Additionally, safety standards

have made leaps and bounds with
fully enclosed cabs featuring A/C and
internal controls that allow the operator
to control and monitor everything from
the cab. Many of the tractors working
the field at the 2014 Plow Days stand
in stark contrast to todays machines,
with open seating and implements that
required multiple rounds compared to
the job todays equipment accomplishes.
Most of the older model tractors on
display stood out uniquely with their
signature engines belching and laboring
up and down the field in a display of
their capabilities, operated by young and
old alike.
This years celebration, in addition to
the plowing, included a Car Show where
local car enthusiasts displayed their
rides at the United Brethren Church
and competed for various door prizes
throughout the day. The Firehouse also
threw open their doors and hosted a
Chicken BBQ for visitors and attendees
of this years festivities. Capping off
the days activities, the Legion riders of
Northwest Ohio hosted a poker run from
the fire station and returned for a Patio
Party with food, drink and entertainment.
Mark Mercer may be reached at
WEST UNITY REPORTER

130 YEARS AGO
AUGUST 1884
About 60 students are in attendance at the Normal School.
Market prices: oats, 25 cents; corn,
35 cents; potatoes, 40 cents; beans,
$1.20; eggs, 10 cents a dozen; butter,
14 cents a pound; and lard, 6 cents.
Edgerton is to have a handle factory.
20th year as editor of the Reporter,

this issue the paper is taken over by
P.L. Warren and daughter Cecile.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Oberlin have
gone to Saranac Lake, N.Y., for Mrs.
Oberlins health.
Chauncey L. Newcomer, County
Prosecutor, was in town Friday in the
interest of his nomination for the office of Common Pleas Judge of Ohio
third judicial district.
120 YEARS AGO

AUGUST 1894
The school enumerator, Harvey
Grindle, gives as the result of his labor, 290 of school age in this district,
exceeding last years enumeration by
18, though 50 have left the district
during the year.
R.E. Boothman got two fountains
at Leatherwood last week, a gusher of
two inches for O.F. Oberlin and about
a 1 inch stream for P.L. Warren.
90 YEARS AGO
AUGUST 1924
A daughter was born to Mr. and
Mrs. Alpaugh on August 1.
The Rosemary High reunion will be
held with Mrs. W.C. Ayers on Friday.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Horner
on August 2, a son.
The Fiddler blacksmith shop is to
be reopened this week in the charge of
Dick Burchell and Charles Miller.
110 YEARS AGO

AUGUST 1904
W.E. Stipe and Co. are fitting up
the north part of their hay barn into
an elevator.
Clyde Petti is the new clerk in Chas.
L. Arnolds clothing store.
The stave mill being built in Alvordton is rapidly assuming shape.
100 YEARS AGO
AUGUST 1914
Last week Olin Kenyon closed his

80 YEARS AGO
AUGUST 1934
Miss Lyndall Miller of Bryan and
Bruce Rogers of Oak Park, Ill., were
married July 15.
The thermometer in West Unity has
been reaching unusual heights the
past week with reports varying from
103 to 106 in the shade. The heat was
too much for our pavement. A strip
near J.U. Geeseys blew up scattering
bricks in every direction.
State Highway Director of Ohio has
announced that State Route 9 will be
changed to Highway U.S. 127.
ADDITIONAL WEST UNITY NEWS ON PAGE 13
MORE WEST UNITY AREA NEWS
Pastor Mark Holbrook Of West Unity Gears Up For His Fourth Mission Trip
eas of Kenya three times before, Pastor Holbrook is getting ready to answer the call a fourth time.
I will be joining two conferences over there, Pastor
Holbrook said. The first week that Im there, I will be
going back into the interior, to the town of Mwingi. All
three of my previous trips included time ministering in
Mwingi. Mwingi is located in Kitui County, about 125
miles east-northeast of Nairobi, and has a population
roughly that of Defiance. At least two, if not all three
of the previous trips included working with a minister
there that oversees 30 or 40 churches in central Kenya, and he does an annual conference, he continued.
This time, as far as I know, I am going to be the only
Westerner at his conference in Mwingi. I will be joining with a group of African ministers to minister at the
week-long conference.
After the Mwingi conference, Pastor Holbrook will
have a couple days of downtime with a trip back to Nairobi. Once there, he said, Ill then be joining a group
of about 15 to 20 from the United States for a secMISSIONS ... Pictured above is Pastor Mark Holbrook on ond conference that Ive been invited to be a part of.
a past mission trip.
The church organization that I am affiliated with, the
Pentecostal Church of God, is sponsoring the second
By: Timothy Kays
conference. They have for years done regional conferTHE VILLAGE REPORTER
ences in Africa. This is the first time that theyve done
Pastor Mark Holbrook of West Unity is no stranger an all-Africa conference.
In describing this monumental undertaking, Pastor
to missionary work. Having worked in the outlying arHolbrook said, Their goal is to have all the pastors
and leaders, from all of their churches across the continent, come together in Nairobi for five days. Its going
to be a very big event; I dont know how many people
they are expecting. The last that I heard, their estimate
was between 3,000 and 5,000 people coming together
Hilltop Senior Represents

Williams County In
All-Ohio State Fair Band
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
for this conference. They contacted me, and asked if I

would be a part of the team, so we will be there, ministering to the ministers. As much as we can help them
be better prepared, encouraged and equipped to do
what they need to do, they will then touch hundreds
and hundreds of thousands, if not millions of lives that
you and I would never have a chance to see or minister
to.
By ministering to this core group, strategically
ministering to the people who are ministers, when they
go back, I really believe that this is going to have a
noticeable impact on the direction of the continent of
Africafor decades.
Two conferences in two weeks will take up two
thirds of Pastor Holbrooks time in Kenya. After the
second conference, there will be no time for relaxation.
After the second conference, Ill have several days that
will give me time to do some networking, building some
relationships with other ministers so that on future
trips, we will have more opportunities open to us.
Timothy Kays can be reached at
Williams County Humane Society

Twizzle
Twizzle is a super cute 6
to 8 month old American
Bulldog mix. He has the
most striking black and
white brindle pattern we
have ever seen. Twizzle is
full of puppy energy and
is very eager to learn. He
gets along well with other dogs and is anxious to
become part of a family.
Ronda
Ronda is a sweet little kitty looking for a sweet little

home. Shes approximately 1 to 3 years old and very
friendly. Ronda has been
waiting for a long time now
and is more than ready for
a loving family to come
sweep her away.
Paula Jane Rupp and

Francis Kevin Daugherty
Connor Wheeler, Hilltop Senior, represented

Williams County in the prestigious All-Ohio State Fair
Band. Only 200 High School students are selected
yearly to take part in the 90 year tradition. Directed
by Donald Santa-Emma, band members arrived three
days before the state fair began to rehearse and learn
almost 60 pieces of difficult musical selections. The
band performed for an estimated 900,000 fair goers
during the two week span in over 90 concerts and
marched in a daily parade.
Connor, a Baritone player, was nominated for
this prestigious honor by his schools Band Director,
Samuel Maran. After graduation, Connor plans to
enroll in Northwest State Community College and later
enroll in a 4 year university to achieve his dream of
becoming a High School Band Director.
Paula Jane Rupp of Fort Wayne, Indiana and

Francis Kevin Daugherty of Fort Wayne, Indiana
would like to announce their engagement.
The couple plan to marry on September, 20,
2014 at the Emmanuel Community Church at
12222 West Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Parents of the bride are Tom and Nancy Rupp
of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Her grandparents are Willard and the late Mary Miller of West Unity, Ohio.
Parents of the groom are Kevin and Judy
Daugherty of Peru, Indiana.
West Unitys Becca Miller Brings

Rabbits To Fair In Columbus
For more information call or visit the Williams County

Humane Society at 09464 County Road 13 Bryan, Ohio
43506 (419) 636-2200. The cost of adoption is $160 for
dogs and $70 for cats and includes the pets spay or
neuter, disease testing, updating of shots, flea treatments and parasite treatments.
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STATE COMPETITION ... Becca Miller of West Unity

took her rabbit project to State Fair. Her rabbits placed
well and she participated in several competitions. She
placed 1st in her age group in Breed Identification,
second in the Rabbit Skillathon for her age group, and
4th overall. She also placed third in her age division in
the Rabbit Judging Competition.
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PIONEER / HOLIDAY
CITY
Main Stop Village Market
Jims Barber Shop
Ramada Inn Village Office
Dollar General Hutchs
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EDON MONTPELIER PIONEER WEST UNITY FAYETTE STRYKER WAUSEON
Stryker Family Headed To Honduras

With Eastern Mennonite Missions
Stryker Area Donors Help

Get School Supplies To Kids
PHOTO PROVIDED
DOING GOOD AND HELPING OTHERS ... Wendell and Melanie Nofziger, along with
their four children will, be spending the next two years in Honduras on a mission.
Wendell and Melanie Nofziger, along
with their four children, of Stryker,
Ohio, left on August 4, 2014, for a
two-year assignment in Honduras with
Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) of
Salunga, Pa.
During
their
assignment,
the
Nofzigers will be teaching at Academia
Los Pinares and involved in discipleship
training. They are members of North
Clinton Mennonite Church in Wauseon,
Ohio.
Eastern Mennonite Missions equips,
sends, and supports approximately
200 workers in 39 countries. Eastern
PHOTO PROVIDED
Mennonite Missions is supported NEEDED SUPPLIES ... Pictured with a few of the generous donations are: Front:
primarily by 170 congregations in Abby Oberlin, Kamryn Oberlin. Back: Pam Oberlin, Linda Woodall.
Lancaster Conference of the Mennonite
Church. Most of these churches are
All Stryker Elementary School
First Lutheran Church
located in Lancaster County and Supplies, except earbuds/headphones,
Gene Kroetz
the eastern seaboard region of the have been provided by donations for the
MaMa DeLucas Pizza
U.S. Other churches, conferences, Tools for School project co-chaired by
Pine Grove Mennonite Church
and agencies in North America also Pam Oberlin and Linda Woodall.
Stryker Chamber of Commerce
participate in the mission, including
Stryker Rotary
Thank you to the following donors:
approximately 100 other churches from
Stryker United Methodist church
Bob & Connie Hunt
Global Community Network, Good News
United Brethren Church
Brothers in Blue
Fellowship, Eastern District conference,
Anonymous Donors
Ken & Joan Culler
and Atlantic Coast, Franklin, and New
First Baptist Church
York Mennonite conferences.
WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO
Five Generations Of Becks Celebrated
1969 Stryker Dionysians
DIONYSIANS ... Front Row: Frazer, J. Spielvogel, Graber, Ruppert, M. Spielvogel,

N. Crass, S. Auby. Second Row: Knapp, Bernath, Short, Nofzinger, S. Speiser,
Ruffer. Third Row: B. Auby, Dilts, Juillard, Seigneur, L. Speiser, Y. Auby, R. Crass,
Garber. Fourth Row: Mr. Wagner, Haye, Zimmerman, Miller, Kelble, Glick, Rupp,
Williams, Radloff.
STRYKER ADVANCE
110 YEARS AGO
AUGUST 1904
About 30 young people gave their
friends, Pearl and Earl Mignerey, a farewell party.
Mrs. Fred Caulkins gave a surprise
party in honor of her guest, Miss Carrie
Merry.
The U.B.s will hold a camp meeting
this week preceding their annual conference at Clear Lake, Ind., beginning
August 24.
Church for the past two years, gave up

his ministry at least for a while because
of failing health.
Oren Gurwell passed away Friday.
100 YEARS AGO

AUGUST 1914
Dr. A.G. Goll is studying the latest
ideas in surgery at Mayo Brothers Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Juliette Mills resigned as second operator at the telephone exchange and
will work in Collins store. Flossie Yaney
succeeded her at the hello board.
70 YEARS AGO
AUGUST 1944
Miss Virginia Gentit became bride of
Stanley Beaverson on July 31.
Miss Dona Kimberly and Richard
Rollins of Bryan were married on July
24.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Grisier on July 26.
90 YEARS AGO
AUGUST 1924
The body of Mrs. L.J. Grisier was
brought here from her late home in Jefferson, Iowa and taken to the home of
Adelle Grisier where funeral services
were held.
Rev. C.W. Jameson, pastor of M.R.
60 YEARS AGO
AUGUST 1954
Clar. Mitchell, 61, died at his home
in Bryan.
W.F. Boehme, superintendent of our
local schools for the past three years
has submitted his resignation effective
August 1 to take a job in Wayne, Mich.
80 YEARS AGO
AUGUST 1934
Among the many big entertainment
features for the Stryker Homecoming
is that of Jerry Wessling, the worlds
youngest and greatest professional
parachute jumper.
Walker Wholf, 71, died at his home.
FIVE GENERATION ... Celebrating five generations are (sitting): Great, great grandmother Marion Beck of West Unity; holding Makenna Beck. Back row: Great grandfather
Gary Beck of Bryan, grandfather Joey Beck of Stryker, father Bryson Beck of Alvordton.
Ohio Unemployment Figures Show

Consistent Despite Rising Unemployment
The most recent data provided by the
Ohio Department of Jobs and Family
Services shows Ohios unemployment
remaining unchanged at 5.5%, with
the number of unemployed dropping by
only 1000, from 317,000 to 316,000,
from May to June of this year. The U.S.
rate saw improvement, dropping from
6.3% to 6.1% in the same time frame.
Throughout the state, job growth
was seen in professional and business
services (+5000); education and health
services (+4700); state government
(+4400); manufacturing (+3700); trade
transportation and utilities (+3300);
leisure
and
hospitality
(+1800);
mining and logging (+200); and federal
government (+100). These gains just
offset losses in local government (-7500);
other services (-1900); construction
(-700); financial activities (-300); and
information (-100).
The unchanging state employment
statistics, however, do not seem
consistent with local figures, which
show 85 of Ohios 88 counties having
increasing
unemployment
rates.
Locally, Fulton Countys unemployment
rose significantly from 5.1% in May to
6.0% in June. Williams County also saw
a rise, moving from 5.0% in May to 5.6%
in June. Fulton and Williams Counties
also saw a dropping in statewide
rankings over the month with Fulton
County dropping 21 spots from 48th to
27th and Williams County from 51st to
49th.
Statewide, unemployment ranged
from a low of 3.3% in Mercer County

to a high of 11.7% in Monroe County.
Counties with the lowest rates included
Mercer (3.3%), Holmes (3.9%), Auglaize
(4.0%), Delaware (4.1%), Putnam
(4.4%), Union (4.4%), and Hancock
(4.5%). Counties with the highest rates
included Monroe (11.7%), Meigs (8.9%),
Pike (8.7%), Morgan (8.6%), and Scioto
(8.3%).
With a rise in numbers in 85 counties
but almost zero change in the state
numbers, one can only speculate that
the remaining three counties must have
experienced significant growth to offset
the losses experienced through the rest
of the state.
Ohioans wishing to learn more
about unemployment benefits or who
are in search of a job can visit www.
ohiomeansjobs.com. The information in
this article and the monthly statistical
analysis it is based upon are also
available at http://jfs.ohio.gov/ocomm.
Chelsie Firestone can be reached at
FA
Fulton County Economic Development Corporation
Names Executive Director Matt Gilroy
The Fulton County

Economic Development
Corporation
(FCEDC)
is pleased to announce
Matt Gilroy as Executive
Director for their newly
formed organization. A
National, Regional and
Local executive search
was conducted in part
by Job1USA as well as
the FCEDC Membership.
Mr. Gilroy comes to the
FCEDC with an extensive
background that will allow
him to Hit the Ground
Running, states Bruce
Rumpf, Chief Executive
Officer
of
Job1USA,
FCEDC Executive Board
Member and executive
search team member.
Rumpf noted that the
new position attracted a
wide range of candidates

and believes that because
of
the
tremendous
work already done by
those involved in the
organization they were
able to attract Mr. Gilroy.
Gilroy served as the
Assistant Director for
the
Defiance
County
Corporation from 20032006. His duties included
overseeing
various
business
incentive
programs,
business
attraction and retention
efforts, and workforce
training
issues.
Additionally, he developed
creative marketing tools
and resources for the
organization. Matt also
served
an
internship
as a research assistant
for
Defiance
County
from 1999-2001, he was
recruited to this role
by his former Faculty
Advisor
at
Defiance
College, Jerry Hayes.
Matt is an excellent fit
for the Executive Director
position with local ties in
the business community.
His
background
in
regional
economic
development will greatly
impact immediate and
long term results of
the FCEDC initiative,
states
Scott
Mirtes,
FME-Industrial
who
serves as an Executive
YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL

Fayette Parks and Rec will be offering youth flag football
for ages 5 - 14. The fee will be $20 dollars.
You can pick up your form at the usual locations:
Fayette Village office, Fayette Post Office or
The Normal Memorial Library in Fayette.
Please return your form to the Fayette Village office by Aug. 22.
Thank you and we look forward to another great season.
Board member for the

FCEDC
and
was
a
part of the Executive
Director search team.
Gilroy has most recently
served as the Chief
Development Officer at
Defiance College in which
he
was
instrumental
in developing a local
business
stewardship
campaign
and
fundraising for major
gifts from alumni, local
business, vendors and
others. Prior to his role
at Defiance College, Matt
served as the Executive
Director at ProMedica
Defiance
Regional
Hospital Foundation in
which he raised funds for
several unique programs
and services that benefit
the community, including
Kaitlyns Cottage, a standalone respite center for
young adults with special
needs located on the
campus of the Defiance
Regional Hospital.
Matt
maintains
several volunteer roles
as President of Defiance
County Airport Authority
Board, Board Member of
Rotary Club of Defiance
and serves as a Deacon at
St. Johns United Church
of Christ. He has also
served as a Chairperson
of
Defiance
County
Workforce
Investment
Board, is Past President
and
charter
member
of Kiwanis of Defiance,
Board member of the
Defiance Area YMCA,
Vice-President of Defiance
Chapter of American Red
Cross, and President
of
Defiance
College
Chapter of the American
Marketing Association.
Matt currently resides
in Defiance with his wife
Jennie and daughter
Teylan. He enjoys being
outdoors, playing various

sports and spending time
with his family and their
three dogs. My family
and I are excited about
the opportunity to join
the FCEDC and lead the
economic
development
efforts in Fulton County.
I
became
interested
in the position after
speaking with several
board
members
and
reading about the way
the organization would
be structured in the
newspaper, the privatepublic partnership will
create new and exciting
opportunities.
The
momentum
that
the
FCEDC has is tremendous
and a testimony to the
leadership
in
Fulton
County. My first priority
will be to do whatever
possible
to
maintain
this energy, so it can be

harnessed and unleashed
at appropriate times to
enhance the economy
throughout the county,
Mr. Gilroy stated. Jennie
and I wish to become
ingrained in the fabric of
the community in Fulton
County and we will look
to make a positive impact
right away.
The FCEDC is a newly
formed
private-public
partnership
that
will
carry out all facets of
for
Fulton
County.
Private
Businesses,
Fulton
County
and
the
Fulton
County
Community Improvement
Corporation are working
together by means of
financial
support
as
well as leadership of
the organization.
The
organization is comprised
of a board of directors who
will oversee the Executive
Director as well as the
general membership of
the organization. The
organization consists of
teams of members who
will focus on the following
areas:
Membership,
Marketing and Publicity,
Events, Current Member
Development,
New
Business Development,
Workforce Development/
Education
and
Community
Outreach.
For those interested in
learning more about the
organization, or becoming
involved, contact Rich
Menzel, Executive Board
President at FCEDC at
419-822-2219
or
via
email at rich.menzel@
nsbsl.com.
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By: Angi Walkup
days events. The crowd was even graced

with Michigan magician Jeff Wawrzaszek,
music from Lansing, Michigan
Fayette celebrated 38 years of the anMustards Retreat and even a few lonual Bull Thistle Festival that was startcal artists. Local residents entered the
ed by a fully stocked parade line-up full
Bull Thistle contest to vie for prizes such
of floats, queens, decorated vehicles and
as Most Blooms, Tallest and Biggest Girth.
lots and lots of candy kicked off the days
The Bull Thistle festival is a true local faevents.
vorite that is always heavily attended.
Food wagons, chicken bbq, craft venAngi may be reached at
dors, kids games, softball games and an
arm wrestling tourney were some of the
FAMILY AFFAIR BAKE SALE . As part of the Walk to End Alzheimers team, the family
of Harvey & Nancy Beaverson had a bake sale to raise funds for their team for the Walk
on October 19. Pictured are: Tina Hines, Jeri Beaverson, Sara Stiles ,Julie Ledyard and
Joni Beaverson.
FAYETTE ROYALTY ... Fayette Prince and Princess Rylan Williams and Olive Morr rode
with smiles in the parade.
READY, SET, WRESTLE ... John Goebel and Montpelier resident and winner of the
match Jesse Stull participate in the arm wrestling tournament during the festival.
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR ... Fayette Citizen of the Year Barb Bruggeman has a front row
seat as she rides in the parade.
FIRE QUEEN ... Jenna Myers, Fayettes

Fire Queen smiled and waved to the parade goers.
YUM YUM TIME! ... Ramiro Gomez of Fayette flips burgers as he helps at the
food stand for the Fayette Art Council.
WEST UNITY ROYALTY ... The West Unity queens traveled up the road to meet the parade goers of Fayette. Pictured are (L to R): Junior Miss West Unity Madisyn Underwood,
Little Miss West Unity Ella Calvin, and Miss West Unity Lauren Garrett.
SONGBIRDS ... Fayette locals Noelle Goodson and Mackayla Figgins were two of the local musicians that strummed on their guitars and provided some local entertainment.
Both were amazing singers as we know Noelle won the national Stand and Be Heard
National Anthem contest and Mackayla will soon be singing in local coffee shops and
with the Fayette Opera House events.
BULL THISTLE ... Of course, whats a Bull Thistle Festival without the Bull Thistle?!
Steve Raner and John Marlatt measure this 121 Bull Thistle that took the Tallest
prize.

Fulton County Historical Society

Uncovers First Known Photographs
The Fulton County Historical Society

has recently acquired a first known
photograph of the Societys historic
township hall and former Lutz School
House #8.
The daughter of one of the Lutz
school house #8 students shown in
the photograph contacted the Fulton
County Museum and has sent the story
of her immigrant grandmother, who
sent 9 of her children to the little oneroom school.
29 year old widow Caroline Klorer
and her 6 children emigrated from
St. Nicklous South Baden Breisach,
Germany on the La Bretagne to her
brothers home in Toledo OH in 1901.
There, she fell in love and married 69
year old John Perl from Swan Creek
Township in 1904, Fulton County,
OH. On their 70 acre farm in section
33, Caroline gave birth to three more
children. Two of these children are listed
in the 1923 Lutz School records donated
to the historical society in 2011 by the
Swan Creek Township trustees.
Many of the children in the
photograph were neighbors of the
Klorers and eventually married into the
family. The Nash family, for example,
owned 40 acres in Section 34 which
was just across County Road 4 (Utah
Alley) and directly west of the Lutz
school on Road D (Archbold-Lutz Road).
Charles William Nash and Louise
Klorer were married 9 years after she
was photographed in this picture and
purchased part of his fathers farm. Mr.
Nash ended up only attending 4 years

at the little white school house and is
not in the 1907 photograph. Charlie
Krauss, who was from the Lutz School,
also ended up marrying one of Carolines
daughtersMarie.
Charles and Louise Nash raised 12
children in Fulton County. Only two
surviveChuck Nash (88) and Irene
Vanscoder (81). Irene lived on the Nash
Family farm until she married in 1952.
When Irene was 7 and entering first
grade in Liberty Center, the Lutz School
had recently closed and moved west
down the road to become a township
hall and voting precinct.
The Lutz School is now restored and
located on the grounds of the Fulton
County Fair. For more information
on the Lutz School, visit http://www.
fultoncountyhs.org. Township Trustees
will be present for tours during the fair
from August 29 through September 4,
2014.
The Museum is open from 10am4pm Tuesday through Friday and
10am-2pm on Saturdays. Admission
is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for
students, Members are free. For more
information, contact the Historical
Society at (419)337-7922 or visit http://
www.fultoncountyhs.org/. You can also
stay connected by signing up for text or
email message through the Notify Me
option on the Fulton County website at
http://fultoncountyoh.com/list.aspx.
Rays Of Hope Camp More

Than Lives Up To Its Name
PHOTO PROVIDED
RAYS OF HOPE ... The Rays of Hope Camp for Children in Grief was designed to
help children who are struggling through the grief process.
By: Timothy Kays
The time comes to every one of us the

time when we must deal with the loss of a
loved one. The grieving process is always
a difficult experience, and as adults we
often struggle with it. Thats adults
what of children, though? Adults at least
have life experience and often religious
faith to fall back upon in the grieving
process. This cannot be said for children,
INFORMATION PROVIDED as their life experience is so very brief.
The grieving process for them can be
traumatic and can bring about unforeseen
consequences. The Rays of Hope Camp
for Children in Grief was designed to help
children who are struggling through the
grief process. The event, which took place
at 4-H Camp Palmer on July 22 and 23,
brought newfound peace, clarity, and
understanding to several at-risk kids.
Hosted by the Bryan and Archbold
offices
of
Community
Health
Professionals Hospice, the camp was
led by a staff well trained in the issues
of childrens grief. The camp for youth
aged six through seventeen helped the
camp kids understand that they were
not alone in what they were dealing with,
and introduced healing through having
fun. Through Rays of Hope, the campers
were given the opportunity to connect
with other kids who are experiencing the
same grief issues, understand the grief
that they are dealing with, and find ways
to give an outlet to their feelings, all while
having the fun that children their age
should experience.
They dont have to be through our
LUTZ SCHOOL 1907 ... In this photo is Louise Klorer, who later married and raised
Hospice program, said Rebecca Short
12 chilren, two of which survive today.
of Community Health Professionals
regarding
the
children
attending
camp. Its open to any child thats in
the community. What we do is send
educational information out to all the
schools, churches, different community
resources and family physicians. Those
are the people that might be aware of
children that are struggling with grief
issues, and they can refer them to the
parents. The parents can then contact
us, and get their kids registered for the
grief camp.
The camp deals with issues that
transcend a childs difficulties with the
grief process. Its a combination, said
Rebecca, adding, Some of it is that, and
some of it is just that parents want to make
sure that their kids are getting support.
When a parent loses a loved one, a lot of
times theyre focused on their own grief.
Its not that their kids are getting pushed
aside, its that the parents are so focused
TOGETHER AGAIN ... Lutz School Alumni join each other once again for a joyful
reunion in 1957.

Fulton County Senior Center

News & Events For August
Bring your grandchild day! On

August 13, at the Wauseon site, at 10:00
am, participate in Wii games, cards,
shuffleboard or ladderball; enjoy lunch
at noon; continue the fun and games
after lunch. Grandchildren may join
their grandparents for Bingo at 10:30
am, followed by lunch at noon at these
locations: Swanton (Wed. Aug. 13); Fayette
and Delta (Thurs. Aug. 14); Archbold (Fri.
Aug. 15). Call 419-337-9299 by August 10
to make lunch reservations.
On Friday, August 22nd, the Senior
Center is sponsoring an all-site field trip
to Sauder Village, Archbold. The bus will
leave the Wauseon senior site at 10:00
am and return around 3:00 pm. This field
trip includes entrance to Sauder Village
as well as a group lunch buffet at The
Barn restaurant. Admission to The Village
will cost up to $14. The lunch buffet will
cost up to $10. The cost is determined by
the number of participants. Suggested
transportation donation is $2. You must
sign up with Karen by August 15. Please
pay in advance. Call 419-337-9299 to
reserve a spot.
Sign up now to attend the AARP Driver
Safety Course at the Wauseon site on
September 29, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. This
class will be open to all sites as well as the
GLAD TO SHARE THEIR PIECE OF HISTORY ... Louise Nashs two surviving public. Sign up today -- class is limited to
20 people. As a participant, you will need
children, Chuck and Irene.
on meeting their own grief issues, that

sometimes the kids need an extra person
to listen to them. Getting to connect with
other kids that are going through a grief
process helps them realize that they can
get through this too.
The camp helps with all types of the
grieving process, but Rebecca said that
a loss due to suicide presents difficulties
all its own. Unfortunately, when youre
grieving the loss of somebody via a
suicide, it makes the grief a lot more
complicated. There are so many different
aspects to it. Theres a lot more feelings
of guilt, and the questions of why. When
you have someone who is grieving the loss
of a terminal illness, you anticipate that
grief. You know that eventually they are
going to succumb to the dying process
because of their disease. If it is a suicide,
its completely randomtheres no reason
why it happened. Those kids are usually
struggling a lot more than a kid who lost
grandma or grandpa because of a cancer
process or any other terminal illness.
Politicians are always quick to throw
out the line, its for the children, when
it comes to shoving through legislation
that probably offers little to no real benefit
to anyone but their special interests.
Rays of Hope is the exact opposite. The
benefits provided are targeted specifically
to not just children, but children who are
suffering through the grieving process.
Unlike the promises of a politician, the
camp is fully funded by sponsors, and
100 percent free to the kids who attend.
Sponsors like the Thompson family, the
Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, Grieser
Funeral Home, Weigel Funeral Home,
the Montpelier Fraternal Order of Eagles,
Aerie #2246, the Knights of Columbus
#1915, the Montpelier Rotary and the
Bryan Lions Club picked up the costs for
the campers. Erics Ice Cream donated ice
cream sandwiches to the campers, and
the Wauseon Dairy Queen contributed
Dilly Bars.
When kids are hurting, everyone
hurts. When kids come out of the Rays of
Hope Camp for Children in Grief, saying
things like, Its okay to talk about your
feelings, and, I learned that Im not
alone, you know that the pathway out
of the valley of grief has been discovered.
Rays of Hope Camp helps illuminate that
pathway.
If you know of a child that may benefit
from the services provided through Rays
of Hope, contact Ms. Short at 419-4455128 in Archbold, or 419-633-7590 in
Bryan.
your current drivers license and a current

AARP membership card, if you have one.
The class fee for AARP members is $15.
The fee for non-AARP members is 20.00.
Reserve your spot with Karen at 419337-9299 before September 22. The fourhour class includes watching videos and
reviewing basic laws of the road. According
to AARP Safety Driving Instructor Leonard
Stovall, left turn accidents and right of way
accidents make up the highest percentage
of elderly accidents. One of the difficulties
can be deciding who should and should
not be behind the wheel. According to
Stovall, the class is designed to have
you address yourself as an individual,
because of the fact that youre aging You
have to make adjustments to whatever
your shortcomings might be in order to
maintain your ability to drive in a safe
manner. Stovall said some insurance
companies will give discounts to those
who participate in the course every three
years.
Each facility in the county (Wauseon,
Swanton, Delta, Archbold, and Fayette)
offers
community
speakers,
bingo,
exercise, music, health related events, and
other special programs. Call the Wauseon
Senior Center at 419-337-9299 for more
information about events at any of these
area centers.
419-636-5661
Mon.-Fri. 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
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Tuesday August 19 : Stryker

Wednesday, August 20:
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Thursday, August 21: Wauseon
How To Make School

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TECH SAVVY ... Mobile phones can be convenient tools

for todays students.
Shopping for back-to-school supplies was once limited
to picking up a few folders, spiral-bound notebooks and
assorted writing implements. But todays students need
much more, including a variety of technological gadgets,
to keep up with their classmates.
Technology is now an integral part of many classrooms,
where Internet-ready devices such as tablets, computers
and smartboards are part of daily lessons. Although some
educators believe overuse of such devices in the classroom can have a negative impact on students and make
it more difficult to capture and hold students attention,
many feel that technology integrated into the curriculum
improves students learning processes and outcomes,
noting that interactive media and use of technology are
conducive to project-based learning.
Many students already know how to browse the Internet, create blogs or manipulate photos. But they may not
know how to make use of digital resources with regard to
their education. Students cannot learn such lessons unless they are equipped with the tools to facilitate digital
learning. Parents who want their youngsters to embrace
technology as part of their education may want to consider the following devices.
Internet-ready devices: Internet-ready devices include desktop computers, laptops, Chromebooks, tablets,
and even smartphones. Assignments may require that
students use the Internet, and many of todays teachers
create their own websites where they list assignments or
post links to supplemental materials. Students may have
to confer with teachers via e-mail or share materials with
classmates.
Word-processing applications: Whether students
are writing a 20 page term paper or have to type up a
short summary for a homework assignment, eventually
they will need access to word-processing software that includes basic typing, editing and desktop publishing functions. Many computer software bundles come with a word
processor pre-installed. If not, software is available for
purchase or parents can download free shareware. Examples of word-processing software include Microsoft Word,
Wordperfect, TextMaker, Corel Write, and Google Docs.
High-speed Internet: Households that have not yet
upgraded to digital Internet services are well behind the
times. Many cable and fiber optic television providers now
offer television, Internet and phone bundles for reasonable fees. Compared to the dial-up services and initial coaxial Internet of yesteryear, todays Internet speeds are
light years ahead.
Digital planners: Many devices come with calendars
and planner functions built in, and those that dont can
often be upgraded by simply downloading an app that
performs such functions.
Phones:Smartphones are akin to mini computers capable of more functions than one can imagine. Kids can
use their phones to get a head start on homework assignments or to e-mail teachers if they forget an assignment at school. In addition, students who have their own
smartphones can easily contact their parents in case of
emergencies.
Depending on the courses they take, students may
need additional gadgets, such as graphing calculators,
scanners and printers. Parents can speak their kids
teachers to determine which devices will support lessons
students are learning in the classroom.
The benefits of a healthy diet are clear and well documented. In addition to providing the nutrients a growing body needs, consuming a balanced diet helps children maintain a healthy weight. Obesity continues to be
a growing problem among school-aged children and can
contribute to the onset of type 2 diabetes, heart disease,
high cholesterol, and many other adverse medical conditions.
Children attending school will eat at least one meal
away from home each day. A healthy lunch provides sound
nutrition to give students energy to do well in school and
for the rest of the day. Children who do not eat well at
lunch may have difficulty concentrating, while others may
feel sluggish or tired.
As part of the 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, the
United States National School Lunch Program was revised
to guarantee healthy, nutritionally sound choices, as established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for lunch.
Americas school menus were altered to be healthier than
ever, including more fruits and vegetables while limiting
calories. Despite some controversy through the years, including some students saying the smaller portions and
food choices arent always satisfying, states suffering from
high child obesity rates have seen marked improvements.
Canada is one of the few leading industrialized countries that does not have a national nutrition strategy to
implement healthy school lunches. Its estimated that
only 10 to 15 percent of Canadian children have access
to school meals. These meals are not provided by a wellfunded national program, but by a patchwork of individual volunteer efforts, some provincial government funding
and corporate donations.
Whether students purchase lunch from school or bring
lunch from home, there are ways to guarantee a more diverse offering and better nutrition. Here are some guidelines to follow.
Offer nutrient-dense foods. Foods should contribute
to the daily recommended amounts of protein, iron, calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Provide a selection of foods,
such as lean protein, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables,
that will give children the nutrients they need. Nutrientdense foods also help kids feel fuller, longer.
Limit fat intake. Avoid foods that do not get their fat
from polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Saturated fats can lead to obesity and clogged arteries. The
American Heart Association recommends kids get no
more than 25 to 35 percent of their calories from fat. Fish,
nuts and olives are healthy fat sources.
Let kids choose some of their food. Allow kids to pick
some of the healthy foods they will be eating. Giving kids
a say in their diets will make them more likely to enjoy
their lunches and cut back on snack foods. Eating meals
regularly will keep energy levels up during school and
make kids less likely to reach for unhealthy snacks to fill
hunger gaps.
Make small changes that add up. Switching from
white bread to whole grain breads, and opting for low-fat
dairy products instead of full-fat dairy products can make
a world of difference. Kids may not notice a change in
texture or flavor, and many of kids favorite foods, such as
chicken nuggets, pizza and macaroni and cheese, can be
made with healthier ingredients.
Remember, beverages count, too. Giving children a
healthy lunch and then packing a sugar-filled, high-calorie drink negates your efforts. Calories from beverages
can quickly add up. Water is always the best option for a
healthy drink. Low-fat milk and real fruit juice consumed
in moderation also make healthy alternatives to sugary
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Back To The Class Room
The dawn of a new school year is an exciting time. Kids may not want to say goodbye to days spent lounging by the pool, but
such disappointment is often tempered by
the prospect of returning to school with
friends.
For parents, getting kids ready for a
new school year is about more than updating their wardrobe or organizing carpools
with fellow parents. Re-acclimating kids to
the routine of school after a relaxing summer is a significant undertaking, and the
following are a handful of ways for parents
to get a head start as the school year draws
closer.
* Establish a routine over the last few
weeks of summer. Summer vacations typically lack the structure of the school year,
and that lack of structure can help kids
unwind and make the most of the freedom that summer vacation provides. But
as summer starts to wind down, parents
can begin to reintroduce some structure
into their kids lives to make the transition back to school go more smoothly. Plan
morning activities so kids can readjust
to waking up early each day. In addition,
serve breakfast, lunch and dinner at the
same time you typically serve it during the
school year so kids bodies can begin to readjust as well.
* Take kids along when shopping for
school supplies. If you plan to buy your
child a new computer or other supplies for
the upcoming school year, take him or her
along on your shopping trips. Kids who get
to choose their supplies might be more excited about returning to school.
* Monitor or assign summer reading.
Many students are given summer reading
lists to keep their minds sharp over the
summer and prepare them for upcoming
coursework.
* Encourage kids to sign up for extracurricular activities. Many school-aged
ADJUSTING ... As a new school year draws

nearer, parents can employ several strategies to help their kids readjust to the rigors
of the classroom.
athletes get a head start on the new school
year by trying out for sports teams. Such
tryouts often commence a week or two before a school year is scheduled to begin,
and this can help kids ease their way back
into the school year. But even non-athletes
can begin pursuing extracurricular activities before the first school bell of the year
rings. Theater programs may begin auditions or encourage interested youngsters
to attend orientation meetings before the
dawn of the school year, and such sessions can be a great and pressure-free
way for kids to ready themselves for a new
school year.
The arrival of a new school year can
be both exciting and daunting. But parents can help their youngsters readjust
to school in various ways after a relaxing
summer.
Safety Tips For School Bus Riders
u Fall classes start August 25!
Many students take the

bus to school twice a day,
five days a week. Approximately 26 million elementary and secondary school
children ride school buses
daily in the United States,
and the U.S. Department of
Transportation says more
than 50 percent of all K-12
students in the country ride
yellow school buses, traveling approximately 4 billion
miles each year.
The vast majority of
these miles are traveled
without incident. In fact,
according to the National
Safety Council, the national
school bus accident rate is
0.01 per 100 miles traveled,
compared to 0.96 for other
passenger vehicles, which
makes school buses considerably safer than other
passenger vehicles.
Though school buses
are safe, there are other
ways to make them even
safer. Children, especially
those new to school buses,
may find the bus fun and
unique and not pay attention to simple safety rules.
But parents should take
steps to ensure that youngsters always heed the following school bus safety
guidelines.
Wait for the bus in a
safe location that is away
from traffic, ideally staying
in a designated school bus
stop until the bus arrives.
Dress for optimal visibility, especially in inclement weather when it can be
difficult for the school bus
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STAYING SAFE ... Most parents worry about their children when they are on their own. Teaching good safety at
the bus stop can help eliminate some worries.
driver and other motorists
to see pedestrians.
Do not board the bus
until it comes to a complete
stop. Wait for the driver to
open the door, which engages the Stop sign for
oncoming motorists.
Use the handrail and
enter the bus in an orderly
manner.
Promptly find a seat, sit
down and buckle the safety
belt if there is one available.
Students assigned seats on
the bus should take their
seat without making a fuss.
Keep backpacks and
other belongings out of the
center aisle. Store them
under your seat or on your
lap.
Remain seated at all
times while the bus is in
motion.
Keep arms, hands,
legs, and heads inside of
the bus at all times.
Always follow the drivers instructions and avoid
situations that will cause
driver distraction.
Wait for the bus to stop
completely before standing
up or attempting to exit.
Exit the bus in an
orderly manner, without
pushing fellow passengers.
Only cross the street in
front of the bus. It is very
difficult for the driver to see
students crossing behind
the bus.
Wait for the driver to
check traffic before crossing the street and be on the
lookout for inattentive motorists.
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Wauseons Blue Star/Gold Fulton County Sheriffs Office

Star Banner Event Recognizes
Welcomes New K9 Unit
Area Military Families
By: Benjamin Kessler
PHOTO BY TAMMY ALLISON, STAFF
EVENT PLANNERS ... On left is Marty Ross, the creator of the prayer shawls for the
event and on right is Sherryann Franks, the organizer of the event pictured with a
Blue Star Banner.
By: Tammy Allison
Years ago a star in the window
symbolized a silent reminder of a loved
one actively serving the country. The
Blue Star Banner program, started
in World War 1, hung proudly in the
windows of homes where a serviceman
on active duty resided. This popular
practice faded during the Vietnam War,
but Sherryann Franks of Archbold
is striving to bring awareness of
our military personnel back to the
community through both the Blue Star
and the Gold Star banners.
Inspired seven years ago by a
phone message from Wayne Berrick of
Toledo asking what is done for a Gold
Star grandparent, she felt moved to
do something. The Gold Star Banner
honors a loved one who was killed
while serving. Wayne and his wife had
lost their 19 year old grandson. Local
artist Donna Barhite did a beautiful oil
painting to commemorate his life and it
was presented to the Berricks during a
public presentation.
The emotional event has led Franks
to reach out every year and seek a
Gold Star mother to present a painted
portrait of her fallen solider. Local artist
Nora Sallows has created the portraits
as well as Korean War veteran Jimmy
White. The background of each portrait
includes something that symbolizes the
soldiers life such as a beloved hobby or
sports team.
In conjunction with the Gold Star
presentation, Blue Star banners are also
presented to families with loved ones
presently serving on active duty. Franks
says the blending of the two honors,

both the Gold Star and the Blue Star,
paints the picture of the reality of war.
Although Franks is passionate about
this endeavor, sealed military records
makes it difficult to locate men and
women currently serving in the military.
She is reaching out to the community to
actively find military families interested
in the Blue Star Banner project.
This years Blue Star/Gold Star
presentation will take place on Sunday,
October 5th at the Wauseon VFW Hall.
The Blue Star Banner has five stars to
represent up to five family members
actively serving. The days festivities
include the American Legion Riders,
special music to include bagpipe
presentation by John Gailbrath, the Gold
Star/Blue Star banner presentation, a
gift of a prayer shawl crafted by Marty
Ross, and a white dove release. The
event is followed by a luncheon.
Franks has witnessed positive
response to the event. As emotional
and raw as this is, I know I am doing
the right thing. The healing starts.
If you are interested in being a
part of this years events, please
contact Sherryann Franks by phone
419-388-6010 by September 5th to
provide biographical information for
the program. This is not just limited
to Fulton County. Any family with an
active serviceman or servicewoman is
welcome to contact Franks who strongly
believes, People get busy in everyday
life, but its important we remember our
servicemen and women. She is working
towards this one star at a time.
The
Fulton
County
Sheriffs
office
recently
acquired a new K-9 dog,
Maggie. Maggie will be
replacing Arny, who has
held the position since
2003. Arny proudly served
Fulton County for over 12
years and was officially
retired on December 31st
2013 sadly put down this
past February.
Maggie is a two and
a half year old German
Shepard. She and her
deputy, Jeremy Simon,
just returned two weeks
ago from vigorous 6 week
training in Lima.
Maggie was originally
from
and
trained
in
Germany and only knew
German commands. Arny,
on the other hand, was
from the Czech Republic
and
followed
Czech
PHOTO BY BENJAMIN KESSLER, STAFF
commands. Deputy Simon
said that Maggie was easier READY TO SERVE ... K-9 Maggie and her handler,
to switch over to the Czech Deputy Jeremy Simon, train hard so that they are
commands than he had always ready to serve.
thought it would have
been. That was important
that they did during the six weeks of
because timing is key when out in the field.
training was obedience training, handler
If the commands are just a few seconds off
protection, finding articles of importance
it could lead to a subject getting away or a
at a crime scene, tracking, and building
dangerous situation.
searches. Deputy Simon noted that
Deputy Simon and Maggie primarily
the odor separation that a dog can do
work the night shift but they are on call
is the most important role of a K-9. He
all day. Maggie loves to hang out in the
also explained that the ability to search
office and be social with the other deputies
a building in a lightning quick pace is
but when its time to get down to business
important because as it could take 3-4
shes ready to roll. Deputy Simon said that
deputies hours to accomplish the same
the hardest part is getting the mutual bond
task.
and trust between him and the dog; it took
One thing I found out that most people
a year before Arny and Simon were able to
might not know is that most K-9 dogs come
develop that bond. He said with Maggie its
from the Czech Republic or Germany. This
a work in progress but she knows when
is because they face fewer health issues. A
somethings wrong that she can go to him.
new K-9 can cost anywhere from $10,000Maggie came in with only experience in
$15,000 but the service they provide is
searching for marijuana, so during their
well worth the price and Maggie will be a
six week training she and Deputy Simon
vital tool in keeping Fulton County safe.
did a lot of drug work and daily tracking
Benjamin may be reached at
training. Some of the other training
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Wauseon, OH August 05, 2014 The

USDA is preparing for the new 2014
Federal Agricultural Legislation, better
known as the Farm Bill. Various
USDA Agencies may be hiring more
or replacing staff members both on a
temporary or permanent basis. The
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is
no exception. There are several FSA
positions posted in the Tri-State area.
One such opportunity would be at the
Fulton-Lucas Area FSA County Office
in Wauseon, Ohio which is seeking
to fill a full-time permanent Program
Technician position. This position
is responsible for carrying out office
activities and functions pertaining to
the program areas administered by FSA.
This position pertains to Federal farm
programs, not computer programming.
Benefits include health insurance,
life insurance, leave, and a retirement
program. This announcement is open
from August 01, 2014 to August 15,

2014.
Differing from the past as with most
Federal job opportunities, the only
acceptable venue for application is via
the online site at USAJOBS.gov. For
example, apply for the FSA position
in Wauseon Ohio by visiting this
particular link, https://www.usajobs.
gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/377175700.
All applicants should please read all
the instructions under How to Apply
before you begin. The Fulton-Lucas FSA
county office is located at the Robert
Fulton Ag. Service Center 8770 State
Route 108, Unit C, Wauseon OH 43567.
However, applicants should please
contact Kari Wheeler at 614-255-2525
at the FSA State office in Columbus
for additional information or if help
is needed with filing the FSA online
application process.
MORE WAUSEON AREA NEWS
Wauseons Homecoming Queen Contestants Rock Pageant 2014

Emalee Stewart
Cassidy Wells
Homecoming princess and prince
The 2014 Queens Pageant was held

Thursday, July 31 at the Wauseon
Homecomings main stage. Seven
Wauseon young ladies competed for the
title.
The first contestant, Cassidy Wells,
is a 2014 graduate of Wauseon High
School and plans on attending BGSU
to hopefully one day become a French
Teacher. She enjoys signing on the
worship team at Oasis Christian
Fellowship. She was sponsored by Tinys
Dairy Barn. Her talent for the evening
was singing the song Blessed while
also playing along on the guitar.
Brooke
Hardy
was
contestant
number two. Brooke will be a senior
at Wauseon High school this upcoming
fall. She plays piccolo in the High school
marching band and wants to obtain a
degree in chemical engineering. Brooke
is a member of the National Honor
society and participates in the speech
and debate team. She was sponsored by
New Dimensions of Wauseon. Her talent
for the evening was playing a patriotic
melody on the piccolo and flute.
Emalee Stewart was contestant
number three and is going to be a junior
at Wauseon High school this fall. She
enjoys volleyball and FAA as well as her
two dairy cows. Emalee plans on taking
agriculture at The Ohio State University.
She also has enjoyed dancing with the
Super Stars competition company for
the last four years. She was sponsored
by Salon Serenity. Her talent for the
evening was a jazz dance routine.
Myranda Matthews was contestant
number four and is a 2014 graduate
of Wauseon High school. She will be
attending Toledo University, taking
studio art, this fall and hopes to
then attend the Art Institute of San
Francisco, where she will major in
fashion and jewelry design. She hopes
this will propel her to owning her own
fashion store. She was sponsored by
Fiesta Salon. Her talent for the evening
was singing Stay by Stan Smith.
Lexi Conrad was contestant number
five. Lexi will be a senior at Wauseon
High school this upcoming fall. She is

looking forward to her fourth year as
varsity cheerleader for both the football
and basketball programs. She also loves
volunteering at several organizations
throughout the community and teaches
cheer to Special Olympians. She plans
on attending a four year college to
become a forensic psychologist. She was
sponsored by DJ Nune Molina of Loco
Sounds. Her talent for the evening was
a cheer routine.
Victoria Kahrs was contestant
number six. Victoira is a 2014 graduate
of Wauseon High School , where she
was on the tennis team and involved in
4-H. She is currently taking the transfer
module at Northwest State Community
Colleg. Afterwards she plans to transfer
to BGSU or Walsh to major in history or
museum studies to become a museum
curator. She was sponsored by Kahrs
family farm and is currently employed
there. Her talent for the night was a
ballet to the song you lift me up.
Emily Legenza was contestant
number seven and she will be a junior
at Wauseon High school this fall. She
is in the schools marching band as
a majorette and is also a basketball
cheerleader. Over the last five years
she has enjoyed dancing at the Super
Stars Dance Company and has taken
some Ballet classes at the Theater of
Toledo. She was sponsored by Salon
Serenity. Her talent for the evening was
singing while also playing along on the
keyboard.
All seven contestants performed very
well and made the judges jobs very
hard. The judges for the Pageant were
Ann Andrews, Susan Short, Bill Frank,
and Chris Meyer. Catos and Passion
for Fashion provided the clothing for
the two fashion portions of the Pageant.
After the scores were tallied the results
were the title of Miss Photogenic going
to Emily Legenza, Miss Congeniality
going to Lexi Conrad, 2nd runner up to
Victoria Khars, 1st runner up to Emalee
Stewart, and the title of 2014 Wauseon
Homecoming Queen to Cassidy Wells.
Lexi Conrad
All seven contestants participate in the opening number.
Victoria Kahrs
Brooke Hardy
Wauseons 80th Annual Homecoming A Roaring Success

On July 31st through August 2nd

Wauseon held its 80th Homecoming.
This years Homecoming had plenty
of great weather that led to a great
turnout. This years Homecoming also
offered more rides and events that also
helped to boost attendance. The beer
tent was rocking and the kids zone was
bouncing with young kids eager to use
the inflatable bounce houses and the

inflatable boxing ring that even made
me wish I could get in there and bounce
around.
Thursday kicked off the Homecoming
with the kiddie parade at six and
karaoke with DJ Big Fish in the beer
tent. The Queens Pageant was then held
on the main stage at seven. This years
winner was Cassidy Wells. Day two of
the Homecoming provided the battle of
the bands on the main stage at seven
and a teen dance from seven to ten next

to Sullivans restaurant. In the beer
tent The Mojo Doyle Band provided the
evenings entertainment. The Kid Zone
was open from five to nine. There was
also a flower and art show at the Upper
Crust at six to nine.
Saturday the main event day was
packed with people to watch the Grand
Parade at eleven in the morning. There
was a Kids Zone tournament in the
Kids Zone at 2:00. The Junior Pageant
was held at one on the main stage. The
annual car show was held from 1:005:00 and corn hole tournament in the
beer garden at 1:00. Christian bands
provided entertainment on the main
stage from 2:00-6:00. Brad Hurtig, a
motivational speaker from Northwest

Ohio, who lost both hands but still
rejoined the football team and even
went on to lead them with 111 tackles,
inspired many. The Homecoming ended
with the Grand prize drawing held at
midnight on the main stage.
This years Wauseon Homecoming
was a huge success and this was due
to the great people of Wauseon and
surrounding communities that attended
the 80th annual Wauseon Homecoming.
If you werent able to make it out this
year make sure to mark it down on your
calendar the last weekend of July for
next year.
PHOTOS BY BENJAMIN KESSLER, STAFF
SUMMER FUN ... Families enjoy a spin on the carousel.
SMOOTH RIDE ... Pageant contestants and winners from Friday night enjoy a float ride
in the Homecoming parade.
BOUNCE ... A local youth enjoys the jump around.
JUMP AROUND ... A local youth enjoys the jump around.
RIDES ... Attendees could enjoy rides like the Ferris Wheel during the Homecoming
festivities.
FUN ... Attendees enjoy hanging around and enjoying the rides.
MUSIC FOR YOUR SOUL ... A Christian group preforms Sunday on the main stage.
SKILLS? ... Do you have the skill for the skill crane?? Locals enjoy testing their skills.
DIZZIE SPELL ... Area youths defy gravity on the roundup.

GO FOR THE PRIZE ... Four area youths try their luck in the bowler roller.
Mrs. H True To Her Passion

For Kids At New Wauseon
Kindergarten Readiness School
By: Tammy Allison

Kathy Huner, known by twentynine years worth of children as Mrs.
H, is passionate about children.
Twenty-nine years ago, she became the
assistant to Ginni Neuenschwander,
the administrator of the Emmaus
Lutheran Preschool, and soon after
found herself in the administrative role.
Kathy received her certification to teach
preschool and, for 29 years, multiple
children prepared for kindergarten in
her classroom. She has always enjoyed
teaching and incorporating her own
passions such as healthy homemade
cooking into hands-on learning for her
students. For instance, the letter A
has included cooking asparagus and
dipping animal crackers in Nutella.
After teaching for 29 years at
Emmaus, Kathy felt led in another
direction and had a vision for another
type of school. She researched her
options through the Ohio Child and
Family Services and discussed how her
vision might fit into the mission of her
church, True North. Kathy and spouse
Lindsay have become very active in their
community, mission minded church.
This fall, this vision will become a
reality as she begins a new adventure
in her life. Backed by the support of her
Pastor, Rex Stump, Kathy will welcome
up to twelve students to the True North
Kindergarten Readiness Tutor School,
six in her morning session and six in
her afternoon session. She is quick to
emphasize that this is not a preschool
but rather a kindergarten readiness
school with a low student to teacher
ratio which will allow for lots of one to
one learning. The school, which will
be housed at the True North Ministry
Center on Linfoot Street will feature a
Christian based education.
While Kathy is the only teacher, she
is definitely not the only adult who will
have the privilege to spend time with the

students. Pastor Rex Stump, worship
Pastor Ben DeLong, and youth/assistant
Pastor Landon Schaffner will also play a
role in teaching Biblical based lessons.
Kathy, who plans to incorporate prayer,
the Pledge of Allegiance, and a lot of
music - including guitar, says The
pastors are all very excited. It is an open
arms feeling to reach out and serve the
community.
The school will serve older 3 year
olds, 4 year olds, and young 5 year
olds. At this time, classes will be held
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
with a morning session from 9-11:30
and afternoons from 1-3:30. Open
house for students and parents will be
held August 25th.
Kathy shares, Im really excited. My
biggest goal right now is to get ready
for kindergarten. We have a vision for
this school, to serve the youth and the
community, and we are excited at what
it may grow into. Kathy anticipates the
success of this school will grow from
word of mouth in the community.
Kathy is blessed by the support of
her church, friends, and family. My
husband has been so supportive.
Spouse Lindsay who has a knack
for construction smiles and shrugs,
Kids break things, things need fixed.
Together, they are working to have her
room ready for her eager students in a
few weeks.
Both Kathy and her husband have
been impressed by True Norths closing
quote on Sunday mornings Go and
be the church. To Kathy who states,
My gift is to teach young children,
being the church means reaching out to
children in her community.
For more information about this new
school, call the True North Ministry
Center at 419-335-TRUE, Mondays
through Fridays 9-12.
Hours and Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
Open to all who live or work in
Wauseon School District
Must clear a review of your criminal
record and police contact history prior
to acceptance
Total time commitment: 36 hours over
9 weeks
Classes meet on nine Thursdays from
WAUSEON:
August
7, 2014: The Wauseon
Chamber of Commerce
held
their
annual
Chamber of Commerce
Golf Classic on July 7 at
Ironwood Golf Course in
Wauseon, raising money
for Wauseon High School
Senior Scholarships.
This years classic
enjoyed
tremendous
support, with over 50
teams participating and
enjoying
a
wonderful
summer
afternoon
competing and enjoying
the fellowship of the
event.
Participants
assembled for a 12:30
start time, and after
opening remarks, those in
attendance hit the links
in a shotgun start, where
teams start at assigned
holes throughout the
course, completing the
entire 18-hole course.
Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director Neil
Toeppe organized and
helped direct this years
outing and announced
the 2014 Scholarship
recipients from the senior
class at Wauseon High
School last May: Sarah
Mull,
Derrick
Kamp,
Samantha
Norman,
Martin Schaffner and
Victoria Kreiner. Each
scholarship
recipient
received
a
$1,000.00
contribution
towards
his or her continuing
education. With these
contributions,
the
Wauseon Chamber of
Commerce
has
now
donated
$55,000
to
Wauseon High School
students.
Executive
Director
Toeppe
communicated
RAISING MONEY FOR CHARITY ... Participants at

the 2014 Wauseon Chamber of Commerce enjoyed
a spectacular afternoon at Ironwood in Wauseon,
supporting the Chamber's Scholarship Fund Charity
on August 7.
to those in attendance
sincere gratitude for their
support stating Because
of your generosity and
that of our members,
the Chamber awarded
scholarships to these
students
for
their
academic and personal
excellence,
and
your
contributions
and
generosity
made
this
possible. Thank you for
your support!
Following
this
afternoons golf outing,
the Chamber held a
Steak Fry at the Wauseon
VFW Post 7424, with the

presentation of trophies
from the golf outing, as
well as drawings for prizes
following the dinner.
Committee members
Kristy
Snyder,
Tim
Sepesy, Jessica Schultz,
Cabe
Cordy,
and
Doug Shaw were also
instrumental in the golf
outings
success
and
contribution towards the
days activities.
ENJOYING THE GAME ... Wauseon Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Neil
Toeppe at Ironwood on August 7, 2014.
6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Graduation is on a Thursday Nov. 6th
Class locations will be held at the
Firemans training room located at 230
Clinton St.
No transportation provided
Applicants:
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must provide the information
necessary for a criminal background
check
Must work or live in the Wauseon/
Fulton County area
Must be able to commit to attending
all classes
There is no charge to participate in
the academy
2014 CPA Class Topics
Sept 11th Nov. 6th
Sept. 11th - Opening Night
Taser/ERT
Traffic
K-9
Firearms/FATS Training
Police Panel/Polygraph
Police Department Tour Forensics/
Crime Scene Investigations
Use of Force
CCNO Tour
Narcotic/Drug Investigations
Nov. 6th - Graduation
Applications can be picked up at
the Wauseon Police Department, 230
Clinton st. Wauseon, Ohio.
Wauseons Jordan Lemley Named To

Trine University Presidents List
Jordan Lemley, of Wauseon, Ohio,
has been named to the Trine University
School
of
Professional
Studies
presidents list. Lemley is a junior
majoring in Applied Management.
By: Mark Mercer
Tammy may be reached at

Citizens Police Academy Offering

Classes To Wauseon Residents
The Citizens' Police Academy (CPA)
is an informative learning process that
provides an opportunity for citizens to
receive 9 weeks of both classroom and
field instruction regarding the various
responsibilities facing our officers. CPA
attendees are also made aware of the
procedures and techniques used by
officers in a variety of scenarios, together
with the rationale and justification
in support of those procedures or
techniques
Class attendees receive information
and instruction on such issues as use
of force, narcotics enforcement, special
operations, criminal investigations,
crime lab and evidence gathering
techniques, demonstrations by the ERT
Team and K-9 Unit, and much more. All
of this is enhanced by their opportunity
to engage in target practice with some
of the department's specialized weapons
and ride along with an officer at the
completion of the class.
Class size is limited to no more than
24 attendees.
Wauseon Chamber Of Commerce

Holds 2014 Golf Classic At Ironwood
To be named to the presidents list, a

School of Professional Studies student
must take at least 12 credit hours and
have at least a 3.75 grade point average
on a 4.0 scale.
CHAMBER MEMBERS ... From left to right chamber board members Cabe Cordy,
Jessica Schultz, Tim Sepesy and Neil Toeppe.
Fulton Soil & Water Conservation

District Host Public Officials Tour
(WAUSEON, OH) The Fulton County
Soil and Water Conservation District
(SWCD) hosted a Public Officials Tour
on August 6th, 2014. Public Officials
throughout the county gathered at
Fulton SWCD for a tour of several
projects and initiatives supported by the
Fulton SWCD.
SWCD staff took two vans of Public
Officials and Supervisors for a guided
van tour around the County. The tour
started off with an introduction to the
rain garden located at Fulton SWCD
as well as their on-site Windbreak. On
the driving tour, staff narrated each
attraction as they drove by highlighting
various Filter Strips, Windbreaks,
Wetlands and Oak Savannahs. The
tour also included a stop at Sandland
Farms, Swanton, OH, a dairy farm

owned and operated by The Brehms.
In 2011, The Brehms erected a manure
storage
facility
that
significantly
assisted their operation. The project
was made possible in part by EQIP
funding through the USDA Natural
Resources Conservation Service. The
group also took a driving tour through
the Goldner Oak Savanna, Swanton,
OH, a privately owned destination
that has 14 acres of Oak Savanna, bat
boxes, bluebird boxes, wood duck boxes
and mallard nest houses among many
other conservation assets. Other visits
included Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery,
Wauseon, and Kinsman Farms High
Tunnels, Archbold.
Wauseons Tractor Supply Store Announces 2014 4-H Royalty
The OSU Extension Office in Fulton

County in cooperation with Tractor Supply
Store #1185 in Wauseon are pleased to
announce the following 2014 4-H Royalty.
Applicants this summer have participated
in a variety of evaluations that may
include applications, interviews, testing
and/or skillathons. Congratulations to
the following teens for a job well done.
4-H King and 4-H Queen are Sean
Baker and Sarah Simon.
4-H King, Sean Baker is the son of
Jen and Tom Baker of Wauseon. He is 16
years old and is a five year member of the
Becoming Leaders of Tomorrow 4-H Club.
Sean is going to be a junior at Wauseon
High School this upcoming school year.
He participates in both band and the quiz
team, and is a three year camp counselor.
In his free time, Sean enjoys playing the
tuba, bass guitar and ukulele. After high
school he hopes to attend the University
of Toledo to major in Astronomy with a
minor in either music performance or
music education.
4-H Queen Sarah Simon is the daughter
of J.P. and Carol Simon of Swanton.
Sarah is 16 years old and will be a senior
at Evergreen High School. She has been
in 4-H for eight years and is a camp
counselor and a Teen Board member. She
has been showing goats for 6 years. Sarah
is also a member of Junior Fair Board.
She has two jobs working at the Twist-TFreeze in Delta and the Country Charm
Caf in Metamora.
These two youth will receive a $100.00
Scholarship for education beyond high
school. This award is in memory of Pam
and Don McQuillins daughter, Tonia, who
died in 1993 after a five year battle with
cancer. Tonia was a very active member
of 4-H and was the 1989 Fulton County
4-H Queen.
4-H Horse Queen is Adrianna Hibbard
is the 17 year old daughter of Trevor and
Lynnette Hibbard of Fayette. She is a
three year member of the Turn N Burn
4-H Club where she holds the office of
president. Last year she received the
Most Determined Award in the club
and placed 3rd in Sr. Barrels and Indiana
Flags. In high school, she participates in
volleyball, cheerleading and FFA. She is
also a member of Fayette United Methodist
Youth group. She believes in leading by
example and doing the right thing.
4-H Puppy Princess Mary Miller is
the 15 year old daughter of Roy and
Cathy Miller of Delta. She is a seven year
member of the Tailwaggers 4-H Club and
a three year member of the Fulton County
Hoofbeats 4-H Club. Mary is a sophomore
at Delta High School where she is active in
volleyball, basketball, track, musical and
show choir. She is involved in Delta FFA
Chapter and is a statistician for the Delta
Wrestling Team. She is a member of the
St. Caspar Parish where she is involved in
Youth Advisory Council. After high school
Mary plans on attending college majoring
in Veterinarian Science.
4-H Caprine Queen is Lauren Smith
and she is the daughter of Chris and Jen
Smith of Swanton. She attends Swanton
High School and is on the bowling team.
This is Laurens 7th year in 4-H. This
years projects include Club Historian,
Scrapbooking, Fancy Poultry, Ducks
& Pygmy Goats. Last year she took a
Market Turkey project. She has won her
Pygmy goat showmanship class for the
last three years. Lauren participates in
many community service events. She was
awarded Outstanding Community Service
in 2013 by Gleaners Life Insurance and
was County Winner. Lauren lives for 4-H.
Her dream is to be a farm veterinarian.
4-H Caprine King is Payton Miller and
he is the son of Patrick and Amy Miller of
Berkey. He will be a senior at Evergreen
High School and he is a member of the
4-H Gainers and Leaders. He is a two year
camp counselor. Payton has shown rabbits
and goats throughout his time in the 4-H.
In school, he is a part of many clubs and
sports such as National Honor Society,
Evergreen Helping Hands, Spanish Club,
Cross Country and Track. He is also a
part of the Evergreen High School band.
In his free time he enjoys hanging out with
friends, volunteering, watching the Detroit
Tigers, and How I Met Your Mother. He
plans on attending college and to pursue
a degree in Law Enforcement.
The 4-H Lamb & Wool Queen is Bailey
Double. She is the 17 year old daughter of
Jamie and Jessica Double of Lyons. She
is a junior at Evergreen this year, but is
attending Four County Career Center to
study Cosmetology. She loves doing nails
and hair for others. She has done some
modeling in the past. In her spare time,
Bailey enjoys a wide variety of things. She
4-H HORSE QUEEN ... Adrianna

Hibbard, daughter of Trevor and
Lynnette Hibbard of Fayette.
plays volleyball and runs track. Like most

girls, she enjoys shopping and spending
time with her friends. She also likes truck
pulling and demolition derbies. In her first
demolition derby last year, she actually
advanced to the feature! Bailey is still
undecided as to her plans for the future
because she is interested in so many
different things.
Hannah Stinson is the 4-H Rabbit
Queen this year. She is the daughter
of Barry and Lori Stinson of Swanton.
Hannah will be a junior at Swanton High
School in the fall where she is involved
in soccer, track, Mat Maids, Show Choir,
and the SEED (Students Encouraging
Educational Decisions) Program. She is a
4 year member of the Hoppin and Trottin
4-H Club, and is currently serving as the
clubs acting secretary. Hannahs projects
include Breed and Market Rabbits,
Ducks, and Shooting Sports. Hannah
has competed at the Ohio State Fair, Top
Shot at Camp Palmer, and at the National
4-H Shooting Sports Invitational, winning
various awards. Hannahs future plans
include going to college and pursuing a
career in science or the medical field and
joining a collegiate shooting sports team.
Nathanial Ballmer is the 4-H Rabbit
King. He is the son of Mark and Jackie
Ballmer of Fayette. Nathaniel will be a
senior at Archbold High School, where
he is involved in Football, Track, and
the band. Nathaniel is a 9 year member
of the Countryside Clovers 4-H Club and
is currently serving as the clubs vicepresident. Nathaniels projects include
Breed and Market Rabbits, and rockets.
He has competed at the State Fair,
OSRBA State, and ARBA Nationals, where
he has won various awards. Nathaniels
future plans include college, majoring in
Psychology or Political Science.
SKILLATHON WINNERS
Educational
skillathons
were
conducted to test the content knowledge
of youth taking specific animal projects.
Various stations, such as body parts
identification, reproduction and breeding,
structure, diseases and conformation and
cuts of meat are staged for youth. Their
scores are ranked and winners are placed.
Congratulations to the following youth
for their successful efforts in this years
4-H goat, rabbit, dog and poultry project
skillathons.
Goats
Goat Skillathon Seniors 14 years of age
and older:
1st Place is Esther Heilman (Delta)
member of Goats and Udder Things, 2nd
Place is Payton Miller (Berkey) member
of 4-H Gainers & Leaders, 3rd Place is
Lauren Smith (Swanton) member of Goats
and Udder Things, 4th Place is Courtney
Riches (Delta) member of Horse Hogs 4-H
Club, 5th Place is Paige Holdridge (Delta)
member of Noahs Ark 4-H Club.
Goat Skillathon Juniors ages 13 and
under:
1st place is Morgan Miller (Berkey)
member of 4-H Gainers & Leaders,
2nd Place Trinity Martinez (Metamora)
member of Roamin Country Raisers, Etc.,
3rd Place is Chandler Ruetz (Swanton)
member of 4-H Gainers & Leaders, 4th
Place is Jacob Snyder (Delta) member of
Goats and Udder Things, and 5th Place
is Lydia Heilman (Delta) member of Goats
and Udder Things
Rabbits
Rabbit Skillathon Seniors 14 and older:
1st place; Nathaniel Ballmer (Fayette)
member of Countryside Clovers, 2nd
Place is Brady Rupp (Wauseon) member
of Pettisville Ever-Ready 4-H, 3rd Place
is Krista Thierry (Wauseon) member of
Pettisville Ever-Ready 4-H
Rabbit Skillathon Intermediates 11-13:
1st Place; Cory Johnson (Wauseon)
member of Fulton 4-H Connection,
2nd Place; Connor Johnson (Wauseon)
member of Fulton 4-H Connection, 3rd
Place; Cassidy Vanderveer (Wauseon)
member of Just Raisin Hare.
Rabbit Skillathon Jr. 10 and under:
1st Place is Briley Rupp (Wauseon)
member of Pettisville Ever-Ready 4-H, 2nd
Place; Aengus McIlwain (Maumee) member
of Goats and Udder Things, 3rd Place;
McKenna Thierry (Wauseon) member of
Pettisville Ever-Ready 4-H.
Dogs
Dog Skillathon Seniors 14 and Older:
1st Place; Mary Miller (Delta) member
of Tailwaggers, 2nd Place; Michael Baker
(Swanton) member of Hoppin & Trottin,
3rd
Place; Cory Johnson (Wauseon)
member of Fulton 4-H Connection.
Poultry
Poultry Skillathon Seniors 14 and Older:
1st Place; Cody French (Wauseon)
member of Goats and Udder Things,
2nd Place; Kira Cherry (Swanton) member
of Hoppin & Trottin, 3rd Place; Michael
Baker (Swanton) member of Hoppin &
Trottin, 4th Place; Lauren Smith (Swanton)
member of Goats and Udder Things,
5th Place; Connor Johnson (Wauseon)
member of Fulton 4-H Connection.
Poultry Skillathon Juniors 13 and under:
1st Place; Jessica French (Wauseon)
member of Goats and Udder Things, 2nd
Place; Taylor Caudill (Wauseon) member
of Becoming Leaders of Tomorrow, 3rd
Place; Preston Baker (Swanton) member of
Hoppin & Trottin, 4th Place; Caleb Bagi
(Berkey) member of Goats and Udder
Things, 5th Place; Carter Hite (Wauseon)
member of Green Team.
Health & Safety District Contest
The West District Regional Winners for

4-H Health & Safety Contest Jr. Skit are
Tatum Barnes (Wauseon) of Fulton 4-H
Connection and Landon Nisely (Archbold)
of Countryside Clovers 4-H Club. These
two youth will represent Fulton County
at the Ohio State Fair Health and Safety

Contest.
Congratulations to a wonderful group
of youth.
PHOTOS PROVIDED
2014 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ... Back row (L to R): Samantha Norman, 4-H
Queen Sarah Simon, 4-H King Sean Baker, Matthew Lenz, Chrysta Beck, Sarah
Kovar. Front: Becky Thatcher representative for Biddle Scholarships, Payton Miller,
Jim Roos representative for the Claire Jones Scholarship.
2014 4-H KING ... Sean Baker, son of

Jen and Tom Baker of Wauseon.
2014 4-H QUEEN ... Sarah Simon,

daughter of J.P. and Carol Simon of
Swanton.
4-H RABBIT QUEEN ... Hannah Stinson,

daughter of Barry and Lori Stinson of
Swanton.
4-H RABBIT KING ... Nathanial Ballmer,

son of Mark and Jackie Ballmer of
Fayette.
4-H CAPRINE QUEEN ... Lauren Smith,

daughter of Chris and Jen Smith of
Swanton.
4-H CAPRINE KING ... Payton Miller,

son of Patrick and Amy Miller of Berkey.
4-H PUPPY PRINCESS ... Mary Miller,

daughter of Roy and Cathy Miller of
Delta.
4-H LAMB & WOOL QUEEN ... Bailey

Double, daughter of Jamie and Jessica
Double of Lyons.
Wauseon City Council Appoints Jeff Stiriz To Fill

Seat; Discusses Playground & Pool Location
PHOTO BY CHELSIE FIRESTONE, STAFF
OFFICIAL BUSINESS ... Wauseon Mayor Doug Shaw administers the Oath of Office
and welcomes recently appointed Jeff Stiriz.
Members
of
the
Wauseon City Council
convened at 5:00 PM
on Monday, August 4,
with a full agenda. All
members were present
for the meeting, including
Jeff Stiriz, who has been
appointment to fill the
seat left vacant by former
councilor Fred Allen.
Stiriz, who has previously
served on Wauseon City
Council, will be filling the
seat for Allens unexpired
term until December 31,
2015.
After
Mayor
Doug
Shaw administered the
Oath of Office to, Council
went on to hear from
David Burkholder and
Matt
Rychener,
who
were on hand to provide
information on the Saras
Garden/New
Horizons
Academy
playground
proposal.
Rychener
explained
that the Academy is
attempting to create the
first
truly
accessible
and inclusive handicap
playground in Northwest
Ohio. The playground
is designed to meet the
needs of all students
and children with special
needs. Burkholder later
explained that what is
often considered to be
handicap accessible is
not and gave the example
of ramps, in which
children can often get up,
but not back down. The
motivation behind the
playground is to both give
students a safe place to
play as well to provide an
avenue for the students
to gain independence and
form friendships.
Rychener also gave
details
regarding
the
growth of Saras Garden
and
New
Horizons.
Starting with two students
and
four
employees,
the facility has grown to
have 17 students and 25
employees in only a few
short years and without
advertisement. Rychener
explained that families
are
re-locating
from
other states to be able to
enroll their children as
students at the academy
and that 30 families were
present for the Academys
summer camp in July.
Not only does this provide
resources for the families
and students, it also adds
to the local economy as
families eat and shop in
local businesses as well
as stay in local motels.
Playgrounds such as
the one the Academy
is proposing can be
expensive, which is why
the Academy will be
using volunteers to help
build the playground.
This should help bring
the cost of installing each
pod, or section of the
playground, down from
$4000-$10,000 to $600$1200.
The playground has
been
designed
with
these pods, each named
with their own color
and shape as well as

tied to a specific piece of
playground equipment,
to promote learning while
playing as well as to help
with expenses. Pods will
be installed in phases,
as funds are raised, as
opposed to trying to build
the entire playground all
at the same time. Pods
included in the first
phase of the plan include
a slide that provides
access through hills as
opposed to ramps and
various types of swings,
including a wheelchair
platform swing. Each
phase of the construction
plan is designed to ensure
that children of all levels
of functionality can use
the equipment as well
as to address differing
needs of the students.
The four pods planned for
installation during Phase
One
of
construction,
including the purchase
of ground materials and
equipment, is estimated
at $181,000.
In terms of funding,
Rychener
explained
that the Academy is
seeking funding through
donations from various
organizations.
The
Academy has secured
$78,000
thus
far,
including
a
$10,000
pledge from the Fulton
County Commissioners.
Councilor
Shane
Chamberlin
inquired
whether or not the project
would meet the criteria
for
Revolving
Loan
Funds. Regional Planning
Director David Wright
explained that the project
does meet the limited
clientele criteria and that
an income study would
not be needed. Council
President Heather Kost
noted that a Finance
Committee meeting will
be scheduled to look more
closely at the proposal
and that council will be in
touch with the Academy
to let them know how
Council would like to
proceed.
Moving
on
to
Committee
Reports,
Councilor Kathy Huner
reported on behalf of
the Safety and Code
Committee
that
the
committee had met and
was
recommending
that the city designate
Wood County to do
commercial
building
permits. Those doing the
permits would be Wood
County employees but
would be licensed by the
State. Huner explained
that the permits could
be done more quickly
through Wood County
than they are currently
being
done.
Council
unanimously
approved
the recommendation to
move forward and adopt
legislation to provide for
this service.
Councilor Chamberlin
reported on behalf of
the Park Board that the
Board had called a Special
Meeting to reconsider the
location of the proposed
new pool. The Board is
recommending that the

pool be built at Biddle
Park, which conflicts with
recommendation coming
from the Building and
Grounds committee to
have the pool located at
Reighard Park.
Councilor Rick Frey
spoke for the Building
and Grounds committee
and reported that Steve
Truax, a representative
from Astro Pool Compnay,
presented a proposal for a
pool at Reighard Park and
noted that the existing
bathhouse at Reighard
Park might make that
park a better location.
C o u n c i l s
recommendation
following both reports
remains unresolved as
the matter was tabled
until more information
can be gathered to aid
Council in determining
which recommendation to
follow. Council President
Heather Kost noted that
the Park Board report
included additional costs
that were not in the
original quote, which was
given as a rough quote.
Councilor Kathy Huner
suggested that council
open the matter up to
the public through some
type of vote or survey so
that Council would have
a clear understanding of
the communitys wishes
on where to place the
pool. The matter will
remain tabled until that
information, as well as
other information, can
be secured. Huner also
expressed, however, that
she would like a system

for the public to weigh in
on the decision to be done
as soon as possible.
Moving
on
to
department head reports,
council
first
heard
from Regional Planning
Director David Wright.
Wright is working with
Saras Garden on the
playground project to see
if it will be possible to
tap into open Revolving
Loan
Funds.
Wright
has also spoken with
Pete Carr from the Tree
Commission about the
potential of an RLF grant
but an income survey will
be needed.
Wright was also very
pleased to inform council
that a total of 5 of the
10 project applications
submitted
for
the
Downtown Revitalization
Grant had been approved
for a total grant approval
of $300,000. Both the
Mayor
and
Council
thanked and commended
Wright for his work on
securing the grant funds.
Fire Chief Rick Sluder
reported
to
council
that
the
department
experienced 128 calls in
July, which is 30 calls
above the departments
normal operating load,
as well as that the
department
had
25
calls in the first four
days of August. Sluder
also reported that the
department
did
add
assistance
to
Lucas
County during their water
crisis by sending water
tankers into the county

to provide much needed
water. It was noted
that all five counties
surrounding
Lucas
County provided similar
assistance
but
that
efforts were made to not
drain those counties own
water supplies. Archbold
and Lyons both assisted
Wauseon in providing aid
to Lucas County while
other
Fulton
County
townships refrained in
order to ensure that the
county would also have
enough water for itself.
Police
Chief
Keith
Torbet reported that the
Wauseon
Homecoming
was very successful and
that the department had
very few incidents. Torbet
also reported that the
Citizens Police Academy
will
be
starting
in
September and that the
department is currently
taking applications.
Director of Finance
Jamie Giguere reported
that she had distributed
the July Income Tax
figures
and
financial
reports, showing revenue
down 1.8%, and noted
that that the city is
operating within budget.
Moving on to legislative
matters, the following all
gained approval:
~Ordinance
201411, on first reading
Amending Part Thirteen
Building Code of the
Codified Ordinances of
the City of Wauseon,
~Ordinance
201412, on first reading
Authorizing a Request to
the Ohio Board of Building
Standards
to
Certify
the City of Wauseon for
Enforcement of the NonResidential Ohio Building
Codes with the Condition
that the Wood County
Building
Inspection
Department
Exercise
Enforcement
Authority
and Accept and Approve
Plans and Specifications
and Make Inspections,
and
Authorizing
an
Agreement
for
Such
Enforcement
Between
the City of Wauseon and
Wood County,
~Ordinance
20147, on second reading
Amending
Section
14.08 of the Codified
Ordinance of the City
of Wauseon (define part
time employee hours and
full time employee hours).
In
new
business
related to dugout pads
at Biddle Park, Council
President Heather Kost
asked Director of Finance
Jamie Giguere whether or
not it would be possible
to design a form that
would allow people who
donate funds to designate
where they would like the
monies spent. Giguere
replied that she will
create such a form.
The next meeting of
the Wauseon City Council
will be held on Monday,
August 18, at 5:00 PM in
council chambers.
Chelsie Firestone can be
reached at
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Rain Fails To Put A Damper On The 2014 Cancer

Assistance Of Williams County Bike 2 The Bridge Event
By: Timothy Kays
Cast thy bread upon the waters: for

thou shalt find it after many days. Give
a portion to seven, and also to eight;
for thou knowest not what evil shall be
upon the earth. ~ Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
For those who are dealing with the
beast called cancer, there are no days
off in the battle. For those in support of
those who are locked into that battle, the
same can be said. The proof of such was
made plain on the morning of August 2
at the Williams County Fairground. On
that morning, with sporadic rain falling
and thunder rolling across the ragged
grey skies, 106 riders and walkers
braved the elements to participate in
the 2014 Bike 2 the Bridge event that
benefits Cancer Assistance of Williams
County (CAWC).
Cancer has a track record of tearing
down dignity, tearing apart families,
and sadly, ending lives too soon. In the
process of all of this, cancer also drains
savings and checking accounts; some
cancer drugs cost a patient an alarming
four figuresper dose. The decision
tends to be a shock to the systempay
through the nose to have a chance at
survival, or throw in the towel and die.
Think the Affordable Healthcare Act
helps? Think again. The huge deductible
and co-pays still demand financially
debilitating out-of-pocket expenses in
order to battle a disease that knows no
mercy. That is where CAWC steps in to
help.
A lot of people in the area have no
idea as to who or what CAWC is, but
to those who are battling the disease
and their caregivers, the organization
is nothing short of indispensable. The
organization helps soften the financial
blow that comes with the war on cancer,
and much more. There are organizations
aplenty that promote cancer awareness,
teach cancer survivorship, or forward
cancer research. CAWC is there to
bridge the gaps during and after a
cancer diagnosis. Founded in 1996 with
the sole objective of providing financial
assistance for residents of Williams
County suffering from cancer, CAWC
has grown into an organization that
offers financial, as well as informational
and emotional support.
CAWC never has, nor will they ever
charge for their services. As a locally
operated, independent not-for-profit
organization, CAWC does not receive any
type of government funding, Medicare,
Medicaid, or insurance reimbursements
of any kind (including Obamacare) for
any of the services that they provide.
Every cent that they receive comes from
funds provided by private and business
donations, special events like Bike 2
the Bridge, and bequests. CAWC is
also affiliated with, and funded by, the
Williams County United Way and the
Montpelier Eagles.
Williams County cancer patients that
qualify for assistance from CAWC receive
financial help to cover the expenses of
things like prescription medications,
fuel costs to health care providers, and
co-pays for appointments, overnight
lodging expenses for the patient, and
patient supplies such as wigs, scarves,
bandages, wound care supplies, ostomy
supplies and catheters.
To coordinate and promote such an
organization requires high-character
individuals, and the board governing
CAWC is stocked with such people,
including Peg Buda, Mark Tipton,
Lori Phillips and Larry Snavely. Nancy
Johnson has held the Executive Director
position since 2006. If the superhero
The Flash had a kid sister, she would
be Nancy.
On the morning of the Bike 2 the Bridge
event, Nancys middle name changed to
Ubiquity; she was everywhere. When
the rider groups were lining up for their
50, 25, 10 and 3 mile start times, Nancy
was getting them there, and then giving
them instructions and directions. When
she wasnt available, Doug Pool took her
place so that she could be at another
location under the grandstand. To follow
her was to risk exhaustionto keep pace
with her was nigh on impossible. Her
dedication to CAWC and those served by
the organization was more than obvious

in the perspiration that was defining the
curls of her brown hair.
This started as a bike route from
Bryan to the Lockport Bridge, said
Nancy in recalling the origins of the
prime fundraising event for CAWC. Over
time though, many of the bikers were
asking for longer routes, and Nancy was
ready to oblige, bringing about the fourroute event of today. Bike 2 the Bridge
is a fundraiser for CAWC, where we help
Williams County cancer patients with
their financial expenses, she continued.
Even though weve had a change in
the health care law, there still is a big
deductible for most people. Cancer
patients have ongoing medical needs.
She gave a brief outline as to how CAWC
PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
works, saying, We try to sit down at the
beginning, make a plan to see how they READY, SET, GO ... Doug Pool gives directions to riders at the Bike 2 The Bridge event.
can get the most out of their insurance,
and help them understand how their
insurance is working.
Has the burden on CAWC been
lightened by the advent of Obamacare?
Not at all, said Nancy. Theres still a
great need because of that twenty percent
co-pay or a $2,500 deductible. Cancer
patients need the best (insurance) that
they have; thats very expensive. Its too
expensive for most to get that platinum
plan. No, I cant see Obamacare really
helping the cancer patients. YeahI
think it helps good healthy people, but
cancer patients are seeing their doctors
once or twice a week. Thats labs, x-rays
and everythingits just constant for
them. They cant afford the big premium,
and they cant afford the deductible of
the bronze plan.
Nancy wished that the new healthcare
law dealt with escalating costs. Simply
put, as the so-called recovering economy
REGISTRATION ... Tyler and Dian Teschke register riders for the event.
continues to languish, health care costs
are still risingbut contributions to
CAWC have fallen off. We can only give
so much per patient, Nancy said. I
do have to say sometimes, I am sorry,
but we cannot give anymore. We have a
set amount per patient, and we simply
cannot give anymore. Thats really
hard. We havent been able to increase
what we set three years ago per patient,
because the money has not continued
to come in. What we give is $1,000 per
year for the first year (per patient), $600
for the second year, and $400 for the
third. Its got to be divided upit has
to be a medical expense. $2,000 over
three yearsits not a lot of money. If
we had more money, it would all go to
the patients.
Despite the economic issues of the
day, nothing slowed Nancy as she kept
a brisk pace from station to station
under the grandstand. The breakdown
of the 106 riders revealed that 17 signed RAFFLE ... Bonnie Kimpling Kelly, Zechariah Kelly, Martin Kelly monitoring the raffle
up for the 50 mile ride. 33 signed on to table.
the 25 mile course, with 32 on the 10,
and 24 on the 3 mile walk/ride. The
money from these registrations alone
came to $2,230, which does not include
the funds that the riders generated in
individual sponsored donations. Area
businesses and families also made
significant donations to the effort,
including a $450 certificate from John
Colbart for a new bicycle from Colbarts
Bicycle Shop of Edon. That award
went to the participant who generated
the most donations for the event, Greg
Hines, with a total of $1,400.
For Mr. Hines and CAWC the award
represents the circle between the
organization and the patient. He is a
cancer survivor, said Nancy, and
one of our clients. He and his wife are
volunteers with the organization. Mr.
and Mrs. Hines are serving to give back
to the organization that has helped
them, but in this economy the need has
BIKE 2 THE BRIDGE ... Nancy Johnson, CAWC director, gives directions to riders.
never been greater for people to step up
and pay it forward for CAWC.
It is a blessing to have an organization
there to help when the word is given
that nobody wants to hearyou have
cancer. CAWC is such an organization,
and your gifts are not only needed but
greatly appreciated. To inquire about
helping CAWC in their mission of mercy
to your family, friends and neighbors in
their battle with cancer, contact Nancy
directly at 419-636-0079.
SETTING OUT ... Riders head out on their our journey.
LITTLE BIKER ... Ana Pool, 4 years old, to young for the ride but still enjoying the festivites.
2014
Defiance County
August 16, 2014 - August 23, 2014

Tuesday, August 19th is Kids day
General Admission Applies

Face Painting 10:00 am 12:00 Noon - Multipurpose Building
Rides Open (Discounted Ride Bands) 12:00 pm 5:00 pm
Make Your Own Snack 11:00 am 1:00 pm @ Multipurpose Building
Carnival Games 10:00 am 11:30 am Strausbaugh Arena (by Goat & Rabbit Barns)
Woodworking Project 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Under the Grandstand
Kids Prize Raffle at Grandstand Register under the Grandstand from 12-4:30 pm
Youth must be present to win a prize 5:15 pm Drawing
Scavenger Hunt
Physical Activity & Prizes 6:00 pm @ Sheriffs Office
Free Snow Cones 7:00 pm @ Sheriffs Office
Wednesday, August 20 is Veterans day

Gate admission for Veterans and their spouses are free.
Thursday, August 21 is Seniors day

Gate admissions for seniors is free.
Breakfast starting at 9 am
Lunch will be served 11:30 - 12:30
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Remembering the 50th Anniversary of the War in Vietnam.
ALL veterans who served from 1964-1975;
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Great Lakes Timber Show
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August 18, 2014 7:30 PM Grandstand General Seating $3.00
Harness Racing
August 19, 2014 6:30 PM,
August 22, 2014 6:30PM
Grandstand - General Seating $2.00
Xtreme Cheer Competition
August 20, 2014 7:00 PM
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August 21, 2014 7:00 PM
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Nursing Program At NSCC
July 30th, 2014 (WAUSEON, OH) The

Fulton County Board of Commissioners
has received a grant from the Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
to clean up litter from roadsides, parks
and other public lands; and tire amnesty
collection.
Under the Department of Fulton
County Solid Waste, groups will be
organized for clean-up days in the
summer of 2014 and the spring of 2015.
All collected materials will be transferred
to the Fulton County Transfer Station
for disposal. Fulton County will
provide all necessary supplies and
tools for collection and plans to work
with all County/Townships Highway
Departments, Schools, Scouts, FFA,
PHOTOS PROVIDED 4-H Clubs, Conservation Organizations
FULTON COUNTY ... Katelynn Crowell, Nicole Dunning, Kimberly Holmes, Cierra and individuals to provide the necessary
Taylor, and Erika Kunar
volunteers to accomplish the overall
goals of the Fulton Countys solid waste
and recycling management program.
For interested persons to become
involved in the beautification of Fulton
County neighborhoods, parks and
public areas, they are asked to contact

the Fulton County Public Utilities
Department at 419-337-9263 to provide
the following information: Name of
Group/organization, contact person,
clean-up route/area, date(s) of cleanup, needed supplies (i.e. trash bags) and
collected materials pick up dates(s).
If the above organized group/
individual wishes to transfer the
collected materials or residential tires
(passenger and truck without rims) the
Fulton County Transfer Station will
be accepting (no charge) all collected
materials at 9360 Co. Rd. 14 (between
the Airport and Dog Pound) on Saturday
September 27th, 2014 and Saturday
October 25th, 2014 from 8am to 4pm.
They will be accepting Residential tires
only, no commercial or business. Onsite registration will be required.
Fulton County will announce the
Spring 2015 Clean-up & Tire Amnesty
Collection dates in January 2015.
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School of Professional Studies students
have been named to Trine Universitys
deans list for the spring 2014 semester:
Aaron Bruner, a Wauseon, Ohio,
sophomore majoring in Mechanical
Engineering.
Garrett Fritch, a Stryker, Ohio,
sophomore majoring in General Business.
Joscelyne Garrison, a Wauseon, Ohio,
WILLIAMS COUNTY ... Joyce Fackler, Amy Coburn, and Jennifer Ordway
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take the National Council Licensure
Exam for Practical Nursing and upon
successful completion, enter directly
into the workforce. After obtaining
work experience, they may continue
their education and pursue a degree in
registered nursing.
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ceremony:
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(Lyons), Nicole Dunning (Wauseon),
Kimberly Holmes (Delta), Erika Kunar
(Delta) and Cierra Taylor (Metamora)
Williams County: Amy Coburn
(Montpelier), Joyce Fackler (Pioneer),
Jennifer Ordway (Edgerton) and Brea
Vore (Pioneer).
sophomore majoring in Psychology.

Anthony King, a Alvordton, Ohio,
sophomore majoring in Sport Management.
Ryan Sheets, a Montpelier, Ohio,
sophomore majoring in Health & Physical
Education.
To be named to the SPS deans list, a
student must carry at least 12 credits and
have between a 3.5 and 3.749 grade point
average.
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University Presidents List
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named to the Trine University presidents
list for the spring 2014 semester.
To be named to the presidents list, a
student must have at least a 3.75 grade
point average on a 4.0 scale and carry at
least 15 credit hours.
Kyle Clark, a Montpelier, Ohio, junior
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Brenna Eckelberry, an Edon, Ohio,

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Abbie Kirkingburg, a Montpelier, Ohio,
senior majoring in Elementary Education.
Ashley Kirkingburg, a Montpelier,
Ohio, sophomore majoring in Accounting.
Jonathan Kulpinski, a Montpelier,
Ohio, freshman majoring in Finance.
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Williams County Veterans Service Office Marks 50th Anniversary ...
This weekends 50th Welcome

Home represents recognition of the
tremendous sacrifices our Vietnam
Vets made in service to their nation.
Saturdays activities began at the
Veterans Memorial with breakfast
and welcome for the many Vets in
attendance, followed by the entrance of
the Legion Riders carrying the National
Colors and the MIA Flag remembering
those who remain unaccounted for
during the conflict. Once assembled,
a moment of silence was held as the
participants gathered around the
Memorials Flagpoles. Also on hand
for attendees and making its entrance

was a Huey Helicopter, one of the most
famous symbols of the era. The Huey
was available for rides throughout the
2-day event.
Other activities over the weekend
included a lecture by Gary Jones from
the Veterans Initiative Task Force-Trips
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showing of the movie We Were Soldiers
Once in the Memorial Hall. Sundays
festivities opened with a 10:00 a.m.
Chapel Service, followed by a packed
house for the 11:30 lunch. The day
closed out with The Ceremony of the
Boots, with In Remembrance of You by

Beth Brogan, the invocation, scripture
and selected songs. The highlight of the
afternoon was the Last Roll Call read
by Colonel Karl Mauerhan followed by a

21-gun salute and taps.
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Recognized as one of the top rug
hooking events in the nation, the 18th
Annual Rug Hooking Week is again
expected to draw rug hookers from
across the country to Sauder Village.
This annual event is a spectacular
celebration of this traditional craft
featuring hundreds of hooked rugs on
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and many special exhibits.
For four days starting Wednesday,
August 13 through Saturday, August
16, hundreds of rug hookers will
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colors, patterns, sizes and designs
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people and places, animals, geometric
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well as internationally.
Every year the Sauder Village Rug
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rug hookers from across the country
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vendors specializing in rug hooking
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CHURCH & SPIRITUAL NEWS
Devotional Thought / Fellowship of Christian Athletes

BY: REX STUMP - GIFTS FROM GOD!
After a summer of
taking a break from
routine school athletics many people get excited to see their schools
engage in competition
again! As the fall sporting season begins, practice fields and gyms are
busy with activity, whistles are blowing, athletes are sweating, and
coaches are scheming to
do anything they can to
win a league championship, maybe even more!
Here is a word of encouragement to all you coaches, school administrators, teachers... and even the
parents - children are a gift from God! You knew
that already, right?
Some people refer to themselves as Gods gift to
mankind in a boastful way. Their arrogance and
pride almost makes you sick, as all they can do is
talk about themselves and focus on their accomplishments.
Some people treat their children like they are a
gift from God, bowing to every childs request, demand, and bidding each wish come true.
When I say that our children are a gift from God,
I dont mean they should be treated like gods, nor
should we allow them to act like gods.
Psalm 127:3-5 says, Children are a gift from the
LORD; they are a reward from him. Children born
to a young man are like arrows in a warriors hands.
How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them!

He will not be put to shame when he confronts his
accusers at the city gates.
Simply put, God gave many of us a gift. That gift
is a child. The word gift in Hebrew means possession or property. Its as if God says, these are my
children and Im loaning my special property, my
possession, to you! If God walked into your house
and handed you His property and told you to take
care of it... How would you do?
Children are a reward, not meaning that we won
or earned them, but that God paid us with the fruit
of His labor. Children compliment our life, just as
a warrior needs arrows for his bow. Children bring
joy to this world!
Unfortunately some children are only seen as
liabilities, sniffling obnoxious interruptions, and
sometimes used as a means for a coach to achieve
his winning season. Take note - they are not a distraction, an inconvenience, nor a nuisance. They
are Gods gift to us. An extension of Gods love to
us and an opportunity for us to extend His love to
them.
As we coach, teach, parent, or have the opportunity to work around children, keep in mind how
God values His creation - children. They are not
your ticket to success. They are not your means to
a paycheck. They are not gods, nor should they be
treated like gods. They are children - Gods gift, His
possession given to us. Love them....period.
For more reading, check out; Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21; and I John 4:7-21.
Calvin Taylor To Perform Concert At

Pittsford Seventh Day Adventist Church
Church, 5085 So. Waldron Road, Pittsford, at 6:00
p.m.
Dr. Taylor has toured throughout the world,
performing in North and South America, Europe,
Ukraine, and the Far East. Holding degrees in music
from Oberlin Conservatory, The University of Michigan, and the University of Kentucky, Calvin has authored several music books, including Spirituals for
Piano, The Patriotic Piano, Spiritual Suite for Organ,
Spirituals for Worship, Sacred Classics, and Five
Spirituals for Organ. With over ten solo recordings
to his credit, Calvin Taylor records for Master Disc
Records. Movements from his Sunrise Symphony
have been performed by several orchestras including Nashville, Shreveport, South Arkansas, Salt Lake
City, and Detroit Symphony Orchestras.
Awarded a full scholarship to Oberlin College
Conservatory of Music, Calvin Taylors ability to improvise led him to become the first student in the
schools over one hundred seventy-five year history
to improvise a graduate concert encore.
With an unusually-large hand span of over 1 1/2
octaves, Dr. Taylor presents sounds and colors at the
keyboard which would normally require four hands.
Playing piano by ear at five years of age, he began
formal lessons on his seventh birthday. He also studied other instruments, and was serving as a church
organist at the age of fourteen. While in high school,
Calvin was a member of both the Los Angeles Junior
Philharmonic and the Southwest Youth Symphony.
Calvin Taylor, pianist and recording artist, will apThere is no charge for admission. A freewill ofpear in a live concert of sacred music on Wednesday,
fering will be received. The public is enthusiastically
August 13 at the Pittsford Seventh-day Adventist
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For A Generation
AM I PATIENT WHEN FACED WITH TRIALS
An article on NPR claims

that we have become the
Impatient Nation. We want
quick answers to complex
problems. The article puts it
this way:
We: Speed date. Eat fast
food. Use the self-checkout
lines in grocery stores. Try the
one weekend diet. Pay extra
for overnight shipping. Honk
when the light turns green.
Thrive or dive on quarterly
earnings reports. Speak in half sentences. Start things
but dont fin ...We tweet stories in 140 characters or
less, yet some tweets are too long. We cut corners, take
shortcuts. We txt.
We: Send new faces to Washington every two years,
then vote the rascals out two years later. Clamor for
more safety in the skies, then complain when security
takes too longand is inconvenient. Cant take the
time to drive to the video store or to wait for a DVD
to arrive in the mail, so we order them on demand or
stream them on the Webwell, clips of movies at least.
The NPR article begs the question, Am I patient
when faced with trials? Much too often when were
confronted with circumstances that we would prefer
to go away we miss the blessing of burdens, we may
attempt to forgo the reward of persevering under trials.
The scripture reminds us that when were faced with
incredible times of testing that patience under pressure
will result in a blessing from God James 1:12 (NIV),
12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial,
because when he has stood the test, he will receive the
crown of life that God has promised to those who love
him.
What are you going through? Hang in there, for God
promises His blessings to those who wait patiently for
His work to be finished in us.
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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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY AREA LOCAL POLICE, EMS &FIRE REPORTS
community control and
ordered him to pay prosecution costs, obtain his
GED, seek and maintain
employment, abide by
a 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
curfew, have his drivers
license suspended for 6
months with work privileges, make restitution
of $415.00 to the MultiArea Narcotics Drug Task
Force, and successfully
complete the SEARCH
program.
Failure
to
comply could result in
Mr. Soules spending 24
months in prison.
Justin Beuhrer, 23, of
Delta, Ohio, previously
pled guilty to Trafficking
in Marijuana. On September 10, 2013, he sold
marijuana. Judge Barber
sentenced him to 2 years
of community control and
ordered him to make restitution of $285.00 to the
MAN unit, have his drivers license suspended
for 6 months, abide by
a 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
curfew, stay out of bars/
taverns, not possess alcohol and/or illegal drugs,
seek and maintain employment,
successfully
complete drug treatment,
and serve 7 days in CCNO
within 60 days. Failure to
comply could result in Mr.
Buehrer serving 9 months
in prison.
Michael and Ashley
Smith, husband and wife,
ages 31 and 27, of Swanton, Ohio, both previously
pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property and
Misuse of Credit Cards.
Between May 4, 2013
and December 16, 2013,
while employed as Fulton
County EMT transport
drivers, they used a stolen county credit card to
make personal purchases.
Judge James E. Barber
sentenced them to 2 years
of community control and
ordered them to make
restitution of $9,636.16
to Fulton County, seek
and maintain employment, successfully complete drug/alcohol treatment, stay out of bars/
taverns, not possess or
consume alcohol, abide
by an 11:00 PM to 6:00
AM curfew, and serve 14
days in CCNO with work
release if eligible. Failure
to comply could result in
each of them spending 11

months in prison.
Pacio Champada, 30,
of Delta, Ohio, was preciously found guilty by a
jury of Burglary, Grand
Theft, Theft, and Having
Weapons While Under
Disability. Between November 8 and 10, 2013,
he broke into a rural Delta
residence and stole a BB
Gun, gun safe, Vizio television, money, gift cards,
ammunition, knives and
gun cases. Judge Barber
sentenced Mr. Champada
to prison for 47 months
and ordered him to have
no contact with the victim.
Daniel Fify, 30, of
Wauseon, Ohio, previously pled guilty to Complicity to Commit Burglary. Between November
8 and 10, 2013, she aided
Pacio Champada in the
burglary at a rural Delta
residence where a BB
Gun, gun safe, Vizio television, money, gift cards,
ammunition, knives and
gun cases were stolen.
Judge Barber sentenced
Ms. Figy to prison for 12
months and ordered her
to make restitution to the
victim for $2,125.00. Her
2000 Chevrolet Lumina
was ordered forfeited to
the State. In a separate
case, Ms. Figy previously
pled guilty to Trafficking
in Herion. From March
15 to March 16, 2014,
she sold heroin. She was
sentenced to 8 months
in prison, to be served
consecutively with the 12
months imposed above.
WILLIAMS COUNTY
SHERIFFS OFFICE
Colleen Schlosser, age
55, Edon, Ohio, was operating a 2012 Chevrolet
Captiva SUV traveling
South on CR-1.50 .3 miles
South of US-20 in Northwest Township when she
truck a deer that ran onto
the roadway. The vehicle
sustained minor damage.
Logan McKelvey, age
20, Montpelier, Ohio, was
operating a 2011 Ford
Fusion traveling East on
SR-34 .2 miles East of
CR-20.50 in Springfield
Township. He reportedly
fell asleep, traveled off
the left side of the roadway, and struck a tree,
ditch, and wooden em-
bankment. There were no

injuries. The vehicle sustained heavy damage. Mr.
MrKelvey was cited for
Failure to Control.
Wade Michalski, age 23,
Bryan, Ohio, was arrested
on July 26, for Marked
Lanes violation, Driving
Under Suspension, OVI,
and open container of alcohol. He was released to
family.
Clarence Lovejoy, age
28, Edgerton, Ohio, was
arrested on July 27 on
two Bryan Municipal
Couty warrants for passing bad checks. He was
held at CCNO.
Kurt Peterson, age 26,
Pioneer, Ohio, was arrested on July 27 for left
of center and OVI following a traffic stop. He was
released to a friend.
Douglas Ferguson II,
age 22, Montpelier, Ohio,
was arrested on July 27
and charged with drug
paraphernalia following
a traffic stop. He was released.
Michael Raymond Moser, age 34, Bryan, Ohio,
was arrested on July 29
for Burglary and Breaking and Entering. He was
taken to CCNO.
FULTON COUNTY
CRIME STOPPERS
The Fulton County
Crime Stopper Program
would like your help
in solving the following
crimes:
Authorities are investigating the theft of a log
splitter. On July 10, 2014,
it was reported by the homeowner at 22332 County Road L, Fayette, that
a Husky red and black
2200-ton log splitter was
taken from behind the
barn. The tool is valued at
$900.
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
1-800-255-1122, toll free.
Suspect Arrested In Connection

With Robbery Of Wauseons
Continental Drive-Thru
On July 29, 2014, at
approximately 16:40 Hrs.
the Wauseon Department
arrested Kyle D. Stipp,
D.O.B.
8/27/1990,
a
rural
Archbold
man,
in connection with the
robbery of the Continental
Drive-Thru
Carryout
located in the 1200 block
of N. Shoop Ave.
Mr. Stipp has been
charged with Aggravated
Robbery, a felony of
the 1st degree, and is
currently incarcerated at
the Correction Center of
Northwest Ohio awaiting
arraignment.
I would like to thank
the news media and our Facebook followers for their help and tips which made this
arrest possible. ~ Chief Keith C. Torbet, CLEE
Highway Patrol Investigating

Fatal Crash In Montpelier
Montpelier The Defiance post of the
Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal
two vehicle crash which occurred on
Monday, August 4th at approximately
6:32pm. The crash occurred at the
intersection of County Road I and
County Road 10, township of Superior
in Williams County.
A 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette, driven
by Misty J. Rice, age 34 of Edon, Ohio,
was westbound on County Road I. Rear
passengers in the van were Rebecca
Waters, age 5 of Edon, Ohio in a child
restraint, and Cloye Wonsey, age7 of
Camden, Michigan in a booster seat.
Mrs. Rice was entering the intersection
of county road I and county road 10
when her vehicle was struck by a
northbound 1998 Honda CBR 900
motorcycle, driven by Robert Gray, age
27 of Pioneer, Ohio. Mr. Gray failed
to stop at a stop sign. The Oldsmobile
came to rest in the northwest corner of
the intersection, heavily damaged. The

Honda CBR motorcycle came to rest in
the southwest corner of the intersection,
heavily damaged. The intersection was
partially closed for approximately two
hours as a result of the crash.
Mr. Gray was pronounced dead
at the scene by the Williams County
Assistant Coroner. Mrs. Rice and her
two passengers were transported to
Bryan Community Hospital where all
three are listed in stable condition. At
the time of the crash, a seatbelt was in
use by Mrs. Rice and a helmet was in
use by Mr. Gray. The crash currently
remains under investigation.
Assisting at the scene were the
Williams
County
Sheriffs
Office,
Montpelier Fire and Rescue, Williams
County Life squad, Williams County
Coroners Office.
Defiance Post Investigating Fatal

Crash In Williams County
Bryan: The Defiance Post of the
Highway Patrol is currently investigating
a one vehicle fatal crash which occurred
on County Road D, 2/10 of a mile east
of State Route 576 in Williams County
on August 8th, 2014, at approximately
9:30 PM. A 1998 Chevrolet S10 pickup,
driven by Terrence Sheets, age 24, of
Bryan, Ohio, was westbound on County
Road D, when it traveled off the north
side of the road. The vehicle then
crossed the center line and traveled off
the south side of the road. The vehicle
rolled several times and Mr. Sheets was

ejected from the vehicle. Mr. Sheets was
pronounced dead at the scene by the
Williams County Coroner. A seatbelt
was not in use by Mr. Sheets at the
time of the crash. The crash currently
remains under investigation.
Assisting at the scene were the
Williams County Sheriffs Office, Bryan
Fire Department and the Williams
County EMS.

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William Orcutt (1931 - 2014)

12953 County Road G, Bryan

9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Recognized as one of the best exhibits of hooked rugs

Call or visit our website at www.saudervillage.org for more details

Don E. Lyon, 86, of

Rug Hooking Event

Don E. Lyon (1928 - 2014)

Cost is now $2.00 Each.

WE WILL ACCEPT. CAR AND LIGHT

QUESTIONS? CALL WILLIAMS COUNTY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13TH, 2014

See Us For All Your Wedding,

105 West Butler St., Bryan OH 43506