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(USPS 168-440) - Volume 5 Edition 25
YOUR LOCAL WEEKLY HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE
Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
Emotions Run High With Pat West Four Girls Crowned In 2014
Subdivision & Dennis Apartments Miss Montpelier Pageant
During Zoning Meeting
PHOTO BY CHELSIE FIRESTONE, STAFF
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL ... Tim Dennis attempts to explain the recent changes
to his proposal to expand Oldfield Village.
By: Chelsie Firestone
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Approximately 60 people filled the
Wauseon Council Chambers for a
special meeting concerning a zoning
change on July 7. The zoning change,
coming at the request of Tim Dennis
of Dennis Apartments, involves the
proposed extension of Oldfield Village
on acreage Dennis already owns beside
the Pat West Subdivision. The extension
would require a change in zoning
from R-2 (single family status) to PUD
(planned unit development). The change
is one that many residents feel may be
a dangerous precedent that would allow
other developers to continue to build
throughout Wauseon.
Dennis opened the meeting by
explaining changes he has made to his
plan in an effort to meet the concerns
of the Pat West residents. Changes
explained included how the water mains
would be ran into the development
and the amount of times per week
refuse would be picked up. Dennis
also acknowledge that the number of
planned units has gone from 37 to 38
and explained that the plan is an effort
to address what he sees as an increased
demand for housing in the Wauseon
area.
Denniss opening statement did not
last long as concerned residents began
to take their turn at the podium to ask
questions and to elaborate on their
concerns. Tom Bechill was the first to
address Dennis, Wauseon City Council,
and Attorney Mark Hagans, who is
representing the City of Wauseon in
the matter. Bechill explained that he
and other residents of the Pat West
subdivision have invested heavily in
their residences because they love the

neighborhood, which they see as having
plenty of open space, and being a quiet
and safe place to live. Bechill explained
that he would not have invested as
heavily in his residence as he had if he
had known that the proposed changes
were a possibility and that the pleasant
environment of Pat West is the work of
all of the neighbors. This is the reason
for zoning laws the protection of
investments.
Susan Short also spoke, thanking
Tim Dennis for trying to address the
concerns of the residents but noting
that nothing short of R2 zoning would
satisfy their concerns. Among the
concerns listed by Short and several
other residents was the plans ability to
meet the criteria of the Comprehensive
Plan and to meet the criteria set forth
in the existing ordinances. Congestion,
crime, and aesthetics were also a major
concern. Data supporting the Pat West
residents argument that crime would
be significantly higher and that there is
no current need for additional housing
in Wauseon were presented.
Dennis
later
addressed
these
concerns by asking where the Pat West
residents had found their data and by
explaining that calls made to the police
department concerning loud music or
other minor complaints constitutes
a crime wave happening in Oldfield
Village. Pat West residents refuted
Denniss claim by alleging that he was
overlooking the more serious calls made
to the Wauseon Police Department from
the village.
Dennis also commented that the
census information being used to
support the Pat West residents claims
is now four years old and does not
coincide
with
current
economic trends or the
requests made to his
office from those looking
for housing. He went on to
further explain that, while
no new industries have
come into the area that
would suggest the need for
additional housing, that
the addition of one or two
employees by a company
does not necessarily
"The Village Reporter"
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CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
PHOTO BY ANGI WALKUP, STAFF
2014 PRIDE The first event of this years Bean Days was kicked off Saturday
evening with the Pride of Montpelier pageant that was held in the auditeria of
the school. Crowned in their respective categories are Little Miss Montpelier Karis
Wheeler, Teen Miss Montpelier Katelynn Moor, Miss Montpelier Marissa Hillard
and Junior Miss Montpelier Jade Scott. Watch these lovely ladies take their first
act as queens in the parade on Saturday morning. Additional coverage on page 9.
Edon Northwest Local Board Of Education

Accepts Elementary Principals Resignation;
Moves Ahead With Levy Renewal
PHOTO BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFF
CONTEMPLATION Edon Northwest Local Board of Education members Dave

Wehrle and Dave Haase, from left, assess an agenda item during the boards regular
monthly session held July 8, 2014.
By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber
Approving
the
resignation
of
elementary school principal Bonnie
Troyer was one of several personnel
items addressed by Edon Northwest
Local Board of Education during its
regular session held Tuesday, July 8,
2014 in the Schools Media Center.
Superintendent Ed Ewers called the
early evening meeting to order with
members Jamie Schaffter, Aaron
Hake, Dave Wehrle, and Dave Haase
in attendance; not answering roll was
Brad McCrea.
First hired by the District in May
2000 as its high school principal, Mrs.
Troyer began serving as Elementary/
Middle School principal the fall of 2004.
Upon retiring the following year, she
was subsequently rehired by the Board
for the same (and present) position.
Mrs. Troyers resignation is effective

July 31, 2014, the end of her current
contract year.
Additionally that evening, Board
members approved the second of
two resolutions required to place the
Districts
Permanent
Improvement
Renewal Tax Levy on the November 4,
2014 ballot.
Not a new or additional tax for district
residents, the five-year, 3.0 mill renewal
levy has been approved every time
since first being placed before voters
in 1990. Monies generated annually
by the levy, currently estimated at
$114,733, are used for improvements
of District assets, covering costs
associated with items having a life of
five or more years, such as building
upkeep, busses, technology, etc.; not
salaries or benefits.
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Area Obituaries & Death Notices

Frances Ruth Crow (1913 - 2014)
Frances Ruth Crow, 101, of rural Camden, MI,
passed away on Saturday, July 5, at Bryan Care and
Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a patient
since March.
Born January 7, 1913, in Amboy Township (Hillsdale
County) MI, she was the daughter of Frantz Siegel and
Rachel Pearl (Metcalf) Sommers. On January 7, 1936,
she married Norman Crow who preceded her in death
on May 22, 2014, after 78 years of marriage.
A teacher for 37 years, she retired in 1979 from
North Central junior high. Her career began in oneroom schools in Amboy Township, MI before her
marriage and later included positions in Williams
County, OH beginning at Snow School in Bridgewater
Township. When the school closed in 1952, she
transferred to Pioneer where she taught 4th and later
6th graders. When Pioneer and Kunkle school districts
consolidated in 1957, she taught English classes to
all North Central junior high students at the Kunkle
building.
A 1930 graduate of Pioneer High School, she received
a teaching certificate for one-room country schools
from Western Michigan College in Kalamazoo in 1931.
After many years of updating her teaching certificate
through summer school classes and correspondence
courses, she received her bachelor of arts in education
from Hillsdale College in 1961.
Surviving are two daughters, Margaret (David) Davis
of Bryan and Barbara (James) Church of Okemos, MI;
five grandchildren, Timothy (Wendy) Davis of Franklin,
Sarah (Michael) Smith of New Albany, John (Allison)
Davis of Naperville, IL, Laura (Giorgi) Ivanishvili of
Atlanta, GA, Rachel (Kelvin) Potter of Okemos, MI;
and nine great grandchildren; nephews Deane (Kelly)
Rininger of Stanardsville, VA, Leroy (Betty) Rininger
of Camden, MI, William Munk of Pittsford, MI. Nieces
Belinda (Charles) Campanella of Camden, MI, Nancy
Munk of Somerset, MI. Mary Smithson of Holiday,
FL.,and Linda Grisier Kelsey of Tampa,FL.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents,
sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Emerson
Grisier, Florence and Fred Munk, and Grace and Rex
Rininger.
She was a lifelong member of the Pioneer Methodist
Church.
Memorials may be directed to the Pioneer Methodist
Church and the online guest book may be signed at
www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com
Betty J. Tenarvitz (1924 - 2014)

Betty J. Tenarvitz, age
90, of Wauseon, passed
away Tuesday morning,
July 8, 2014 at Fulton
Manor in Wauseon.
Betty was born in
Bloomington, Illinois on
January 17, 1924, the
daughter of Elmer and
Florence (Ong) Seeman.
In 1946 she married John
Riggs, and he preceded
her in death in 1975. In
1978 she married Henry
Tenarvitz, and he preceded her in death in 1990.
She was a member of St. Caspar Catholic Church in
Wauseon.
Surviving is one son, John Terry (Theresa) Riggs of
Wauseon; step-son, Henry (Mary) Tenarvitz of Suttons
Bay, Michigan; step-daughter, Donna (Don) Gayon of
East Lansing, Michigan; two grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and seven
step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by her parents; both husbands; brother, Floyd Seeman
and sister, Erma Trent.
The family requests that memorial contributions
be given to the Activity Fund of Fulton Manor. Online
condolences may be offered to the family at www.
grisierfh.com. Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon
has been entrusted with arrangements.
Margaret L. McAdams (1934 - 2014)

Margaret L. McAdams,
79, of Defiance passed
away Tuesday morning at
Community Hospitals and
Wellness Centers in Bryan.
She was born on October
27, 1934 in Ransom,
Michigan to Raymond L.
and Roby (Gilcher) Miller.
On November 10, 1955
Margaret married Robert
Bob McAdams and he
preceded her in death on
February 24, 2009.
Margaret graduated from Montpelier High School
in 1951. She then earned her Bachelors degree in
Education from Bowling Green State University in
1955. In 1985 Margaret retired from Hicksville School
District as an English and Foreign Language teacher
as well as an advisor for the school newspaper and
yearbook.
Margaret is survived by one sister, Alice I. Masters
of Bryan and formerly of Montpelier; one niece, Sharon
(Chris) Lyman of Edon; and one nephew, Thomas
Masters of Montpelier.
Donations may be made to Donors Choice.
Online condolences can be left for the family at www.
thethompsonfuneralhome.com.
Jeremy J. Leu (1978 - 2014)
Sharon M. Richmond (1952 - 2014)
Jeremy J. Leu, age 35, of rural Delta, passed away

Sharon
Marie
unexpectedly at his home Thursday, July 3, 2014. He
Richmond, 62, a lifelong
was born in Wauseon on August 13, 1978 to James
Montpelier
resident
and Judi (Sadowski) Leu who survive.
passed away at her home
Jeremy was a graduate of Delta High School. He
on Saturday July 5th. She
enjoyed woodworking, landscaping, and gardening
was born on May 23, 1952
around his home. In addition to his parents, Jeremy
in Montpelier to Jack O.
is survived by his brother Christopher J. Leu of Bryan.
and Barbara E. (Kreischer)
Services will be private for the family. Arrangements
Daft. Sharon graduated
are entrusted to Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St Hwy
from
Montpelier
High
109 in Delta.
School in 1970.
Those wishing a show of sympathy are asked to
Sharon
volunteered
make contributions to the Spina Bifida Association
for the Williams County
of Northwest Ohio, 302 Conant St., Maumee, Ohio Sheriff- Mounted Deputies. She loved gardening,
43537 in Jeremys name. Online condolences may flowers, and all animals. Sharon was a member of the
be sent to the family through our website at www. Montpelier Moose and Montpelier Eagles.
barnesfuneralchapel.com.
She is survived by her parents, Jack and Barbara
Daft of Montpelier; three sons, Mark (Leslie) Coblentz,
Aaron (Kim) Grubb and Joe (Jodi Altaffer) Richmond all
Rodney A. Lumbardo, of Montpelier; one daughter Jamie Marie Richmond of
age 54, of Stryker and Montpelier; one sister Debra (Rick) Barry of Montpelier;
formerly
of
Archbold one brother Jack I. (Renee) Daft of Montpelier; eight
passed away Saturday grandchildren, one great granddaughter and her
July 5, 2014 at St. Anns Hospital in Toledo following beloved companion/dog Jake Daft.
Sharon was preceded in death by one brother
an extended illness. Prior to his illness he had served
for 16 years in the US Navy and had also worked in Dennis Daft and an infant sister Connie Daft.
A private family interment will be held at Riverside
Maintenance for Sauder Woodworking, Bil-Jax and
Cemetery
in Montpelier. Donations may be made
Alex Products.
to
the
Williams
County Humane Society. Online
Rodney was born on January 16, 1960 the son of
condolences
can
be left for the family at www.
the late Guy and the late Carolyn Sue (Fee) Lumbardo.
He married the former Evelyn Babey and she survives.
Rodney A. Lumbardo (1960 - 2014)

V E T E R A N
He was a former member of the Archbold American

Legion and held an Associate Degree from Everest
College.
Surviving besides his wife Evelyn are chidren;
Kristina (Chad) Tedder, Rodney (Emily) Lumbardo,
Jr., Shelby (Derek) Roberts and John Babey. Also
surviving is grandson Chase Tedder, sisters; Bonnie
Lloyd, Vickie (Eddie) Sulfridge and Marsha (Malcolm)
Butler and brother; Ronald Rocky Nelson. Preceding
him in death besides his parents were his brother and
sister-in-law Todd and Julie Lumbardo.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are
asked to consider the charity of the familys choice.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.
Grisierfh.com.
Dorothy L. Burkhart (1930 - 2014)

Dorothy L. Burkhart,
age 83, of Stryker, passed
away Tuesday, July 8,
2014, in her home.
Dorothy was born in
Leipsic, Ohio on October
27, 1930, the daughter
of Melvin H. and Julian
(Frank) Thomas. On June
10, 1950 she married
Alvin C. Burkhart, and he
preceded her in death in
2000.
Surviving
are
her
children; Rita Burkhart of Stryker, Beverly Perdue of
Defiance, Lois Teegardin of Sherwood, Patty Burkhart
of Stryker, Charles Burkhart of Defiance and Cheryl
(David) Pfaff of Napoleon; six grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Esther
Hamilton of Defiance, Lois Good of Defiance and Shirley
Horning of Dupont, Ohio. She was preceded in death
by her parents, husband, daughter, Martha Christy
Burkhart; four brothers, Richard, Forrest, Everett
and Carl Thomas; and three sisters, Viola Marshall,
Vernice Geckle and Leona Breckler.
The family requests that memorial contributions
be given to Community Health Professionals Hospice
of Bryan or the charity of the donors choice. Online
condolences may be offered to the family at www.
grisierfh.com. Grisier Funeral Home in Stryker has
been entrusted with arrangements.
George E. Davis (1929 - 2014)

George E. Davis, 85, formerly of West Unity, OH,
passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014, in Snellville,
GA, where he had resided for the past 20 years. He
was born April 6, 1929, in Bryan, OH, to the late Floyd
R. and Ina Mae (Long) Davis. He married Phyllis L.
Stemen on June 20, 1951, and she preceded him in
death on September 18, 1984. He later married Glena
Fee on October 25, 1985, and she preceded him in
death on June 10, 2011.
George graduated from Edgerton High School, and
later furthered his education at Toledo University.
He honorably served his country as a member of the
United States Army. He was employed with Ohio Art
in Bryan for over 30 years, and following retirement
he owned and operated Davis Manor nursing home in
Alvordton, OH for over ten years. George was formerly
a member of the Montpelier Church of the Nazarene.
Surviving are his son, Steve (Joanna) Davis of
Snellville, GA; daughter, Sally (Bill) Mapes of Fayette,
OH; two brothers, Lowell (Helen) Davis of Summerville,
SC, and Ronald (Cenina) Davis of Spring Hill, FL; a
sister, Kathleen (Ralph) Cramer of Montpelier, OH; six
grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Local arrangements were entrusted to the Eagle
Funeral Home-Barrett Chapel in Fayette.
Friends can share memories and condolences with
the Davis family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.
com.
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William P. Hoops (1930 - 2014)

William P. Bill Hoops,
age 83, longtime Pettisville
resident, passed away in
his home on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. He had been a
lifelong area farmer.
Bill was born in Payne, Ohio, on November 7,
1930, the son of the late Lyman and the late Katherine
(Ehresman) Hoops. On August 2, 1952 he married
Marjorie A. Sams, and she survives. He was a member
of the First Church of God in Wauseon. An Army
Veteran of the Korean War he was a member of the
former Pettisville American Legion Post. He was also
a member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau and an
honorary member of the Pettisville FFA.
Surviving is his wife, Marjorie; children, Suzie
(Larry) Rupp of Stryker, Peggy Dressler of Quilcene,
Washington, Janet (Tony) Perez of Archbold and Jim
(Brenda) Hoops of Pettisville. Also surviving are 10
grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and one
brother, Dale Hoops of Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was
preceded in death by his parents, and son-in-law, Ken
Dressler.
The family requests that memorial contributions be
given to the Fulton County Gideon Camp or the First
Church of God. Online condolences may be offered
to the family at www.grisierfh.com. Edgar-Grisier
Funeral Home in Wauseon has been entrusted with
arrangements.
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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
(July 3) Animal Problem
(July 3) Private Property Crash
(July 3) Left of Center (Warning)
(July 4) Left of Center/No Operator License (Citation
(July 4) Left of Center
(July 4) Alarm
(July 4) Keep the Peace
(July 4) Unruly Juvenile
(July 4) Fireworks
(July 5) Left of Center x 2
(Warning)
(July 5) 2 Headlights Required
(Warning)
(July 5) Turn Signal (Warning)
EDON P.D.
(July 5) Trespass
(June 29) Warning; Speed
(July 5) Speed (Warning)
(June 29) Warning; Speed
(July 6) Speed (5) (Warning)
(June 30) Warning; Stop Sign
(July 6) Left of Center (Warning)
(June 30) Warning; Reckless Op- (July 6) Turn Signal (Warning)
eration
(July 6) Dog At Large
(June 30) Warning; Parking Vio- (July 6) Civil
lation
(July 6) Assist Medic
(June 30) Suspicious Activity
(July 1) Parking Complaint
MONTPELIER P.D.
(July 2) Agency Assist
Shane Michael Ray Mattoni,
(July 2) Found Property Turned age 23, Toledo, Ohio, was arrestIn
ed on July 5, for complicity to a
(July 3) Warning; Following Too theft, criminal damaging, OVI,
Close
obstructing official business,
(July 3) Juvenile Complaint
and driving under suspension.
(July 3) Citation; Speed
He was taken to CCNO.
(July 3) Returned Found PropDonald Leroy Reed, age 43,
erty
Montpelier, Ohio, was arrested
on July 5, for theft and obstruct(July 4) Citation; Speed
ing official business. He was tak(July 4) Citation; Speed
en to CCNO.
(July 4) Warning; Speed
FAYETTE P.D.
(July 4) Warning; Marked Lanes
(July 1) Juvenile
(July 4) Warning; No Operators
(July 1) Juvenile
License On Person
(July 1) Suspicious Vehicle
(July 3) Disturbing the Peace
(July 4) Citizen Assist
(July 4) Theft
(July 4) Domestic Dispute
(July 4) Open Burn
(July 5) Juvenile
(July 5) Assist
(July 6) Alarm Drop
(July 7) Animal
STRYKER P.D.
(June 27) Information Report
WAUSEON POLICE
(June 27) 911 Hang up
(July 3) 485 E Airport Hwy, Ani(June 27) Traffic Warning - Tail
mal Call
Lights Required
(July 3) 1120 N Shoop Ave Unit
(June 28) Traffic Warning - Tail
20, 911 Hang Up Contact In PerLights Required
(June 28) Traffic Warning - Stop son
(July 3) 840 W Elm St Unit 12,
Sign
Mental
(June 29) Trespassing
(July
3) 485-B E Airport Hwy,
(June 29) Custody Dispute
Alarm Drop
(June 29) Property Damage
(July 3) 840 W Elm St, Unau(June 30) Agency Assist
(June 30) Traffic Warning - thorized Use
(July 3) 728 Fairway Ln Unit 12,
Speed
Suspicious Person
(June 30) Domestic Dispute
(July
4) 1180 N Shoop Ave, Sus(June 30) Traffic Warning picious Activity
Speed
(July 4) 840 W Elm St, Fireworks
(July 4) 845 E Leggett St, Alarm
(July 1) Juvenile Problem
Drop
(July 2) Ordinance Violation
(July 4) 501 W Chestnut Ct, Ani(July 2) Ordinance Violation
mal Call
(July
4) 127 Commercial St,
Lost/Found/Recovered
(July 2) Theft
(July 4) 415 Cole St Unit 4, Phys(July 3) Traffic Complaint
ical Altercation
(July 4) Alarm - Commercial
(July 4) 1000 N Glenwood Ave,
Accident (Property Damage)
(July 4) 228 Sycamore St, Loud
Noise
(July 6) Traffic Warning - Stop (July 4) 1000 N Glenwood Ave,
Larceny/Vehicle
Sign
(July 7) Traffic Warning - Stop (July 4) 229 N Oakwood St, Accident (Property Damage)
Sign
(July 4) 485 E Airport Hwy, Ac(July 7) Medic Assist
cident (Property Damage)
(July 7) Well Being Check
(July 4) 246 Jefferson St, Ammo(July 7) Unruly Juvenile
(July 7) Domestic Violence - nia Smell
(July 4) 300-B Jefferson St, ReAdult Arrest
covered
(July 7) Theft
(July 8) Traffic Warning - Stop (July 4) 1150 N Shoop Ave,
Alarm Drop
Sign
(July 8) Traffic Warning - Stop (July 4) 826 N Shoop Ave, Alarm
Drop
Sign
(July 8) Traffic Warning - Stop (July 4) N Glenwood Ave @ Airport Hwy, Accident (Property
Sign
Damage)
(July 8) Menacing
(July 5) Fairway Dr @ Lawrence,
(July 9) Traffic Warning - Stop 911 Hang Up Contact In Person
Sign
(July 5) 620 W Leggett St, Suspi(July 10) Traffic Warning - Stop cious Activity
Sign
(July 5) 485 E Airport Hwy, Ani(July 10) Traffic Warning - Stop mal Call
Sign
(July 5) 314 Eastwood, Run
(July 10) Traffic Citation - Speed Away or Unruly
(July 11) Fraud
(July 5) 725 S Shoop Ave, 911
Hang Up Contact In Person
PIONEER P.D.
(July 5) E Oak St @ Madison St,
No reports received at time of
Unruly Juveniles
press.
(July 5) 840 W Elm St, Loud
Noise/Fireworks
WEST UNITY P.D.
(July 5) 319 S Shoop Ave, Run
(June 30) Driving Under SusAway
pension/Open Container (Cita(July 5) 840 W Elm St, 911 Hang
tion
Up Contact In Person
(June 30) Domestic/Disorderly
(July 5) N Shoop Ave @ Cherry
Conduct (Citation)
Ct, Fireworks
(June 30) Disabled Vehicle
(July 5) 523 E Elm St, Loud
(July 1) Private Property Crash
Noise
(July 1) Assist
(July 6) 256 Philomena Dr, In(July 1) No Visible Registration
vestigate Complaint
(Warning)
(July 6) 826 N Shoop Ave, Alarm
(July 2) Curfew Violation
Drop
(July 2) Phone Harassment
(July 6) 112 Depot St, Fight
(July 6) 603 E Elm St, Lost Dog
(July 6) 854 S Shoop Ave, Alarm
(July 2) Warrant Service (3)
Drop
(July 2) Telephone Harassment
(July 6) 230 Clinton St, Threats/
(July 3) Turn Signal (Warning)
Harassment
(July 3) Assault
(July 6) 200-B Oakwood St, Ani(July 3) Parking Problem
mal Call
(July 3) Speed (Citation)
(July 6) 425 Cole St Unit 501,

Loud Music
(July 6) 315 E Chestnut St, Animal Call
(July 6) 409 Prospect St, Loud
Music
(July 6) E Oak St, Parking on
Grass
(July 7) 400-B N Fulton St, Elderly Walking in Road
(July 7) 1160 N Shoop Ave, Vandalism
(July 7) E Linfoot St @ Fulton,
Suspicious Person
(July 7) N Brunell St @ W Elm St,
Street Sign Down
(July 7) 1005 N Shoop Ave, 911
Hang Up Contact in Person
(July 7) 236 Maple St, Larceny
(July 7) 1285 N Shoop Ave Unit
87, Investigate Complaint
(July 7) 639 Cherry St, Burglary
(July 7) 1285 N Shoop Ave, Juveniles
(July 7) 356 W Elm St, Bonfire
Throwing Sparks
(July 8) 927 Arrowhead Trail, Investigate Complaint
(July 8) 439 Mattera Dr, Animal
Call
(July 8) 226 N Oakwood St,
Threats/Harassment
(July 8) 824 Huner St, 911 Hang
Up Contact in Person
(July 8) 200-B S Shoop Ave, Suspicious Person
(July 8) 1058 N Shoop Ave, HitSkip
(July 9) 725 S Shoop Ave, 911
Hang Up Contact In Person
(July 9) E Walnut St @ N Fulton
St, Accident (Property Damage)
(July 9) 127 Beech St, Larceny
(July 9) 485 E Airport Hwy, Investigate Complaint
(July 9) E Oak St @ N Fulton St,
Drunk
(July 9) 230 Clinton St, Larceny
(July 9) 260 Depot St Unit 2, Animal Call
(July 9) 731 Fairway Dr Unit 1,
Criminal Mischief/Vehicle Damage
(July 9) 840 W Elm St, Possible
Child Abuse
(July 9) 1170 N Shoop Ave, Suspicious Activity
(July 9) 412 Potter St, 911 Hang
Up Contact In Person
(July 10) 230 Clinton St, Civil
Matter
(July 10) 1497 N Shoop Ave, Larceny
(July 2) 254 Depot St, Ill Subject

(July 2) 7856 SH 108, Ill Subject
(July 2) 247 W Elm St, Ill Subject
(July 3) 8135 SH 108, Alarm
Malfunction
(July 3) 713 Lawrence Ave, Ill
Subject
(July 3) 708 S Harvest Ln, Ill
Subject
(July 4) 422 Edgewood Dr, Ill
Subject
(July 4) Biddle Park, Ill Subject
(July 4) 485 E Airport Hwy, Ill
Subject
(July 4) 532 W Park St, Ill Subject
(July 5) 12399Co Rd 13, Ill
Subject
(July 6) 112 Depot St, Fight
(July 6) 621 W Elm St, Difficulty
Breathing
(July 6) 955 Enterprise Ave,
Injured Subject
(July 7) 1285 N Shoop Ave #114,
Lift Assist
(July 7) 721 S Shoop Ave, Ill
Subject
(July 7) 247 W Elm St, Seizures
(July 7) 713 Third St, Ill Subject
(July 7) 14450 Co Rd 8, Ill
Subject
WILLIAMS COUNTY
SHERIFFS OFFICE
Chad Bachman, age 48,
Wauseon, Ohio, was arrested
during a traffic stop on July 10,
for an outstanding Civil Bench
Warrant out of Fulton County
Western District Court for Failure to Appear for a Court-ordered debtor examination. He
was transported to CCNO.
Sarah Williams, age 19, Toledo, Ohio, was arrested on two
counts of Assault. She is currently incarcerated at CCNO
pending initial appearance in
Bryan Municipal Court.
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 veteran cemetery medallions. On June 28, 2014, it was
reported to authorities that several rods had been taken from the
Wauseon Union Cemetery, 15165
WAUSEON FIRE
State Highway 2, Wauseon. The
DEPARTMENT
medallions were left behind. Ap(June 18) 123 Commercial St,
proximately 103 rods were taken
Structure Fire
with a total value loss of $721.
(June 18) 1133 N Ottokee St,
Authorities are also investigatUnresponsive
ing a burglary at 9084 County
(June 19) 123 Commercial St,
Road J, Delta. On June 27, 2014,
Rekindle Fire
the homeowner reported that be(June 19) 580 Douglas Drive,
tween 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Gas Leak
the front door was broken to gain
(June 20) 232 Summit St,
entrance into the home. Several
Alarm Malfunction
pieces of jewelry were stolen, con(June 20) 723 S Shoop Ave,
sisting
of rings, necklaces, earAlarm Malfunction
rings,
watches,
and including
(June 21) 555 W Linfoot St,
oval
blue
topaz
ring,
a diamond
Seizures
heart necklace, a diamond watch,
(June 21) 1285 N Shoop Ave
a ruby and diamond ring, a 3
#114, Ill Subject
carat ruby ring, and LG 42-inch
(June 21) 680 Parkside Dr, Fall
(June 22) 7856 St Hwy 108 #41, flat screen tv, a Sanyo 32-in flat
screen tv, and Amazon 7-inch flat
Ill Subject
Kindle Fire, A Nintendo Wii.U, A
(June 23) 325 S Maplewood St,
Lift Assist
Nentendo Super Mario 3D, and
(June 23) Co RD F & Co Rd 16,
a Sentry Home Safe. Total value
Injury Accident
loss is approximately $16,800.
(June 23) 137 Clinton St, House
If you have any information
Explosion
concerning these crimes that
(June 24) 14319 Co Rd L, Ill
could lead to the arrest and inSubject
carceration of the person(s) in(June 24) 210 S Fulton St,
volved, please contact the Fulton
Alarm Malfunction
County Crime Stopper Hotline.
(June 25) 840 Parkview Ave, Ill
Anyone with information about
Subject
these or any other felony will
(June 26) 8302 Co Rd E, Ill
be eligible for a reward of up to
Subject
$1,000 cash. Call is confidential
(June 26) Fulton County Fairand
anonymous. The number to
grounds, Ill Subject
call
day or night is 1-800-255(June 26) 634 N Shoop Ave, Ill
1122,
toll free.
Subject
(June 27) 117 E Elm St, Fall
FULTON COUNTY
(June 27) Co Rd E & Co Rd 13,
SHERIFFS
OFFICE
Possible Gas Leak
Sheriff
Roy
E.
Miller
announc(June 27) 721 S Shoop Ave, Ill
es that the Fulton County SherSubject
iffs Office conducted a High Vis(June 28) 15270 Co Rd K #2,
ibility Blitz and this Blitz was
Fall
designated as the July 4th Blitz.
(June 28) US 20 A & Co Rd 12,
The July 4th Blitz started on July
Injury Accident
2,
2014 and ended on July 6,
(June 28) 8591 SH 108, Injured
2014. Deputies who worked this
Subject
Blitz made 36 traffic stops and
(June 28) 1170 N Shoop Ave
issued 6 citations. The citations
#70, Injured Subject
were
for two speed violations,
(June 29) Co Rd J & Co Rd 17-2,
driving under suspension, stop
Injured Subject
sign violation, approaching a
(July 1) 721 S Shoop Ave, Ill
public safety vehicle and driving
Subject
left of center within 100 feet of
(July 1) 860 Highland Dr, Ill
an intersection. There was also
Subject
one arrest for an outstanding
(July 1) Chestnut & Fulton St,
warrant. Deputies also issued
Seizures
36 warnings to motorists. The
(July 1) 1285 N Shoop Ave #17,
High Visibility Blitz is paid from
Ill Subject
a grant that the Sheriffs Office
(July 1) Elliot & Mulberry
has received from the Ohio De(Lenawee County), Structure
partment
of Public Safety. SherFire
iff
Miller
and his deputies are
(July 1) 210 W Oak St, Ill Subdedicated to protecting the citiject
zens 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,
which will start on July 13, 2014
and will run through July 31,
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, speed, and seatbelt 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. The grant pays
for extra patrol to enforce traffic
laws that will increase the safety
of motorists on the roadways in
areas that are prone to a higher number of serious and fatal
crashes.
FULTON COUNTY
COMMON PLEAS
A Youngstown, Ohio man was
sentenced on June 24, 2014,
in the Fulton County Common
Pleas Court according to county
prosecutor Scott. A Haselman.
Mark Wheeler, 54, of Melrose
Avenue, previously pled guilty to
Attempted Improperly Handling
Firearms in a Motor Vehicle
and Using Weapons While Intoxicated. On August, 25, 2013,
during a traffic stop on the Ohio
Turnpike, officers discovered Mr.
Wheeler was under the influence
of drugs/alcohol and attempting
to carry a firearm illegally. Judge
James E. Barber sentenced Mr.
Wheeler to a suspended sentence of 180 days on each count
to be served concurrently in
CCNO and ordered him to serve
20 days with credit for 3 days
served, pay prosecution costs,
and forfeit his 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle to the State
within 2 weeks. Failure to comply could result in Mr. Wheeler
serving the 180 days.
WILLIAMS COUNTY
TRAFFIC
Andrew T Vargo, Bryan, license suspended, first degree
misdemeanor.
Stephen J. Page, Bryan, OVI,
first degree misdemeanor. Fine,
$650, costs $89.
Stephen J. Page, Bryan, no tail
lights, dismissed. Costs $40.
Juan J. Ortiz, Bryan, OVI. No
future violations within the next
two years, Recovery services, vacate adm. license suspension
and fees, work release granted.
Fine $750, costs $84.
Juan J. Ortiz, Bryan, FRA suspension. Fine $300, costs $40.
Delbert R. Drinnon Jr., Mark
Center, ACDA. Fine $71, costs
$79.
Delbert R. Drinnon Jr., Mark
Center, red light violation. Fine
$85, costs $40.
Kristian L. Larsen, Milwaukee
WI., Speed. Fine $46, costs $79.
Shane M. Mattoni, Montpelier,
DUI, jail credit for time served,
no future violations within two
years, vacated ADM license suspension and fees. Fine $650,
costs $90.
driving under suspension, jail
concurrent with above case, no
future violations for the next two
years. Fine $300, costs $45.
Jerry E. Grzymkowski, Montpelier, A.C.D.A. Fines $50, costs
$79.
Douglas S. Snyder, Bryan, failure to control. Fine $50, costs
$79.
Douglas S. Snyder, Bryan,
OVI, no future violations within
the next two years, first timers
retreat within 90 days, vacate
adm. license suspension and fee.
Fine $650, fine $84.
WILLIAMS COUNTY
CRIMINAL
Kayla M. Stoy, Sherwood,
disorderly conduct. Fine $100,
costs $ 124.36.
Allen S. Williams, Bryan, Drug
paraphernalia. Fine $150, costs
$79.
Criminal damage. No future violations within the next two years,
CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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CONTINUATION OF
AREA OBITUARIES
Larry D. Boyer (1940 - 2014)
Larry D. Boyer, 74, of
Montpelier passed away
Thursday
evening
at
Evergreen Manor Nursing
Home in Montpelier. He
was born on April 9, 1940
in Bridgewater Township
to John N. and Florence H.
(Kohl) Boyer.
Larry was a member of
the Cockshutt International
Tractor Club and an active
member of the FFA. From
1968-2008 he was the
owner/operator of Boyer
excavating and septic tank cleaning. In the winters he
worked for Pressley Logging in Hamilton, Indiana for
fifteen years.
He is survived by three daughters, Jaime (Michael)
Trausch of Camden, Michigan, Riann (Dickie) Trausch of
Montpelier and Jinny Boyer (James Laney) of Camden,
Michigan; one son, Jeremy Boyer of Hicksville; nine
grandchildren; and one sister, Virginia Joy of Marblehead.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents.
Donations can be made to donors choice. Online
condolences may be left for the family at www.
Irene C. Midtgard (1923 - 2014)

Irene C. Midtgard, 91,
of Montpelier, went to her
eternal home in heaven
Wednesday July 9, 2014 at
Parkview Regional Center in
Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She was
born on January 31, 1923
in Hamtramck, Michigan to
the late John F. and Victoria
(Postek) Mielnicki.
Irene
graduated from Pershing High
School in Detroit, Michigan,
then went on to receive her
cosmetology degree.
Irene was very active at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Montpelier, where she was a member. She was the president
for the Rosary Alter Society for five years. She was a prior
member of the Montpelier Women of the Moose chapter 270,
as well as involved in numerous other committees around
Williams County.
Irene was employed at Hillside Country Living in the
housekeeping and the laundry departments for 20 years,
retiring in 1997.
Irene was a marvelous cook and people would often come
from all around Northwest Ohio to experience her food. She
was very involved with the Montpelier Senior Center, making
apple dumplings for the Williams County Fair and preparing
food for the yearly sportsman dinner.
Irene is survived by two sons, Bill (Gail) Midtgard of Reno,
Nevada, and David (Jane) Hager of Norfolk, VA; a son-in-law
John Richard of Edgerton; two grandchildren Mark Midtgard
of Montpelier and Eddie (Laura) Richard of Ft. Wayne, Indiana;
a sister Virginia Karalis of Montpelier; a brother Fred (Camille)
Janeczko of Sterling Heights, Michigan and numerous nieces,
nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband
William Midtgard on March 12, 1972, daughter Karen Richard
and brother-in-law Albert Karalis.
Donations may be made in Irenes memory to the Rosary
Altar Society at Sacred Heart or the Rose Garden at Sacred
Heart. Condolences may be left for the family at www.
thethompsonfuneralhome.com
Williams County Humane Society

Ezra
Ezra is a very small chihuahua. He was found
as a stray so we do not
know anything about his
history. He is around 5
years old and can be very
timid. Once he warms up
to you he is a huge cuddle bug.
Pete
Pete is around 12 to 14
weeks old now. He and his
siblings were found under
an employees porch. Pete
was very scared of humans and went into foster
care for a few weeks so he
could learn that we are A
OK! Now he is wonderfully friendly and loves to be
held and is just waiting for someone to take him home!
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.
Fulton County Animal Rescue

Bogie
Bogie is an 8 year old Lab/

St. Bernard mix with an extremely mellow personality.
Hes great with children/
babies, cats and other dogs.
Bogie has a thyroid disorder. While not life threatening, the disorder will require
he be on medication for the
remainder of his life. Beyond his medication, Bogie
doesnt require much. Just
a forever family that will spend time with him and give him
belly rubs and treats. His adoption fee is $125.
For more information or to see our other available
pets please visit our website www.ahrescue.org or
send us an email [email protected]
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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY AREA LOCAL POLICE, EMS &FIRE REPORTS
restitution due to prosecutor within 30 days. Fine $300. Costs $45.

Skylar L. Navarro, Edgerton, disorderly conduct. Fine $100, costs $85.
Donald L. Reed, Montpelier, theft,
50 hours community service, no future violations within the next two
years, no contact with Lassus Handy
Dandy. Fine $250, costs $210.
Leo V. Hoskins Jr., Montpelier,
Domestic violence. No future violations within the next three years, no
violent or threatening contact with
victim, Hands Down Domestic violence program and no alcohol. Fine
$350, costs $370.
Curtis D. Roth, West Unity, failure
to pay tax 11, no future violations
within the next two years, must file
taxes within 30 days and set up payment agreement. Fine $200, costs
$120.
Curtis D. Roth, West Unity, failure
to pay tax 12, no future violations
within the next two years, must file
taxes within 30 days and set up payment agreement. Fine $200, costs
$120.
WILLIAMS COUNTY
SENTENCING
Dustin L. Bush, West Unity, FRA
Suspension. Fine $500, costs $79.
FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC
Kevin M. Micham, Delta, 63/55
speed. Fine $37, costs $80.
Ashley E. Double, Archbold,
A.C.D. Fine $102, costs $80.
Robert S. Schmitz, Whitehouse,
90/55 speed. 90 days suspension,
medical treatment only. Fine $150,
costs $80.
Aaron D. Archambeau, Sylvania,
68/55 speed. Fine $37, costs $80.
Gennavra K. Fleszar, Waldron,
MI., 68/55 speed. Fine $37, costs
$80.
William A. Schiller, Waterford,
WI., 83/70 speed. Fine $37, costs
$80.
John A. Simon, Delta, start and
back vehicle. Fine $102, costs $80.
Heidi M. Stotz, Delta, seatbelt

Phillip D. Walker, 70/55 speed.
Garlan D. Slagle, Liberty Center,
Lisa M. Hoffmann, Delta, 68/55
John W. Zimmerman, Whitehouse, OH., 68/55 speed. Fine $37,
costs $80.
Chelsea L. Yeager, Delta, 68/55
Daniel P. Furko, Swanton, 67/55
Curtis S. Ensberger, Montpelier,
Chad O. Barnes, Toledo, 61/55
Mary D. Esposito, Wauseon,
Kevin C. Backus, White Lake, MI.,
Ravel D. Beard, Biddeford ME.,
Marjorie A. Brockman, Lemont,
IL, 84/70 speed. Fine $37, costs
$80.
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this year Sauder Village
is offering Funshops to
provide guests with an
in-depth look at some
interesting topics of daysgone-by. For a small
additional fee, Sauder
Village guests can attend
a
one-hour
session
to learn more about
spinning,
gardening,
tinsmithing,
historic
cooking and more!
Education
is
a
cornerstone of our mission
at Sauder Village, shared
Kim Krieger, PR/Media
Relations. While our
costumed guides and
working craftsmen share
a wealth of information
through
stories
and
hands-on
experiences,
our new Funshops will
offer guests a more indepth
opportunity
to
learn something new!
Sauder
Village
Funshops
will
be
available on a first come,
first served basis on select
dates throughout July
and early August. Each
opportunity will be held
at 1:00 p.m. and there
are a limited number of
spaces available.
A Spinning Funshop
will be held on July
22 offering guests an
opportunity
to
learn
more
about
spinning
from carding wool to
working on the spinning
wheel.
Garden
Tours
will be held on July 23,
providing an in-depth
look at the many gardens
in the Historic Village
and
some
hands-on
gardening activities. On
August 1 guests will have
the chance to visit cows,
help separate cream, and
make butter during the
Dairy Funshop. Guests
will learn to make a tin
cookie cutter and icicle
tree ornament during
the Tinsmithing sesson
on July 23. A OneRoom School program
on July 24 will let guests
participate in recitation,
make a copy book and
more! Other Funshops
include Historic Cooking
on July 29 with a focus on
the art of bread-making
and a Behind the Scenes
Curators Tour on July
31.
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Funshop activity guests

need to register at the
Admissions
Desk
by
12:30 p.m. (activities
begin at 1:00) on the day
of the program. There
is a small additional fee
for the Funshops. The
fee is $10.00 for adults
and $6.00 for children
ages 2-16. A discount
is available for Sauder
Village members - $8.00
for adults and $5.00
for children ages 2-16.
Workshops are subject to
change.
Sauder
Village
has many other great
opportunities planned yet
this summer. Upcoming
events include a Vintage
Base Ball Tournament on
July 26, the 31st Annual
Doll & Teddy Bear Show
and Sale and Antique
Bicycles on August 2 &
3 and the Rug Hooking
Exhibit August 13-16.
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Edon Board of Public Affairs Edon Native Kevin Brigle Receives

Making A Difference Award
Addresses Light Agenda
Edon Board of Public Affairs took

up a light agenda during its regular
monthly session held Tuesday, July
8, 2014 at Village Chambers.
Mayor
Darlene Burkhardt called the meeting to
order with Andy Ledyard, Chip Hulbert,
Fiscal Officer Heidi Bidwell and Water/
Wastewater Superintendent Chris Decker
in attendance; not answering roll was
Warren Henry.
In business brought forward, members:
Learned installation of the Wastewater
Treatment Plants privacy fence had been
completed by Straight Line Fencing.
Heard quotes to replace the Villages
Water/Wastewater Department truck
were still being obtained.
Heard from Superintendent Decker
that in addition to completing daily
operations at both facilities, low spots at
the Water Plant were being filled with dirt
near the facility (Street Superintendent
Jim Brigle and Florence Township
Maintenance Superintendent Jay Klingler
are assisting); holes at the old well house
had been covered with steel plates; the
annual CCR was submitted to EPA;
Wastewater Treatment Plant lift floats
and EQ were cleaned; Lift #1s starter was
rebuilt; blower check-valves were finished;
the new pH Testing Meter was received
and residential issues, including pumping
three tanks, were addressed.

Were informed no new information
regarding the purchase or rental of flow
meters was available at this time; it is still
hoped to have them on hand by early fall to
further explore Village infiltration issues.
Noted water to fill tanks for fires
outside Village limits needs to be taken
from the Water Tower and not the hydrants.
Solicitor Tom Thompson will be consulted
on how best to proceed ~ to either include
procedural changes in the Villages Water
Rules and Regulations and/or adopting
them as an Ordinance; any modifications
will be distributed to surrounding villages
for future reference.
Approved removing late fees from the
outstanding bill of one landlords previous
tenant; the amount will be credited.
Accepted assessments to property
taxes from unpaid water bills as indicated;
residents have the opportunity to submit
payment in full before action is taken.
Accepted the Minutes, Financial
Report and Bills as presented.
Signed the Shut-Off List.
Edon Board of Public Affairs will hold
its next meeting Tuesday, August 12,
2014 beginning at 4:30 p.m. in Village
Chambers.
Lucinda Held-Faulhaber
may be reached at
[email protected]
2014-2015 Student Fees & Lunch

Prices Set For Edon Northwest
During its July 8, 2014 meeting, Edon
Northwest Local Board of Education set
the following Student Fees Schedule for
the 2014-2015 school year.
2014-2015 Student Fees Schedule
KinderKids Grade Eight
KinderKids ~ $20.00; Kindergarten ~
$50.00; First Grade ~ $50.00; Second
Grade ~ $50.00; Third Grade ~ $50.00;
Fourth Grade ~ $50.00; Fifth Grade ~
$50.00; Sixth Grade ~ $50.00; Seventh
Grade ~ $50.00; Eighth Grade ~ $50.00;
Seventh Grade General Fee ~ $12.00;
Eighth Grade General Fee ~ $12.00. (Note:
Fee waiver applications are available to
all students participating in the free and
reduced lunch program.
Contact the
school for further details.)
High School
Grades 9-12 General Fee ~ $12.00;
English 11 (vocabulary workbook) ~
$14.00; Manuals: Chemistry ~ $10.00;
German I ~ $10.00; German II ~ $10.00;
Latin I ~ $10.00; Lab Fees: Computer
Applications 1 ~ $11.50; Computer
Applications 2 ~ $11.50; Art ~ $17.00;
Ag Education ~ $6.00; Anatomy ~
$14.00; AP Biology ~ $10.00; Biology ~
$10.00;Chemistry ~ $10.00; Physics ~
$7.00; Science 9 ~ $10.00; Environmental
Science
~
$10.00;
BioMedical
~
$10.00; Intro to Engineering ~ $14.00;
Miscellaneous Dues: Freshman Class ~
$2.00; Sophomore Class ~ $2.00; Junior
Class ~ $15.00; FFA ~ $15.00; National
Honor Society ~ $4.00 and Spanish Club ~
$3.00. (Note: Pending grant monies could
cover foreign language and computer
applications course fees; students will be
informed of any adjustments prior to the
start of classes.)
Additionally, the Board set breakfast
and lunch prices as well.
Student
breakfasts were increased twenty-five
cents per meal to help offset costs of
additional menu items (such as fruits)
necessary to meet new State requirements
and all lunches by ten cents per meal to
comply with federal guidelines; ala carte
costs remain unchanged.
2014-2015 Food Service Prices
Regular Lunch Prices: Grades K-3 ~
$1.80: Grades 4-6 ~ $2.05; Grades 7-12 ~
$2.30; Adults ~ $2.80; Milk ~ 40 cents and
Regular Breakfast ~ $1.25.
For additional information regarding
Student Fees and Lunch Price Schedules,
feel free to contact the school at 419-2723213 or visit the Districts website at www.
edon.k12.oh.us.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE ... Kevin Brigle, Ph. D, A.N.P. Oncology Nurse Practitioner
with his Oncology Nursing Society Pearl Moore Making A Difference award.
Kevin Brigle, Ph.D, A.N.P. Oncology
Nurse Practitioner at Massey Cancer Center
at Virginia Commonwealth University
Health System in Richmond, Virginia, was
recently awarded the Oncology Nursing
Society Pearl Moore Making A Difference
award. This award is given annually and
recognizes an emerging oncology nurse
leader who has made a difference in the
Oncology Nursing Profession. This is
a well-deserved recognition for Kevins
longstanding contributions to advanced
clinical care, menorship and leadership
in oncology nursing, says Steven R.
Grossman, M.D., Ph.D, deputy director
at Massey. In 2010, Kevin was also the
recipient of the Distinguished Nurse
Practitioner Award from the Viriginia
Council of Nurse Practitioners.
Kevin is a 1976 graduate of Edon High
School and in 1982 graduated from the
University of Dayton with a BS and MS
in Biology. In 1989, he received his Ph.D.
in Molecular Microbiology from Virginia
Polytechinical and State University in

Blacksburg, VA. He received his N.P. degree
in 1998 from Virginia Commonwealth
University. He serves as an Adjunct
Faculty in the School of Nursing and
is involved in research that focuses on
Cognitive Behavoiral Strategies and their
effect of the immune system. He continues
to work at Massey Cancer Center as a
N.P. focusing on treating patients with
leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma,
and other blood borne cancers. Dr. Brigle
has authored or co-authored 25 peerreviewed journal articles and three book
chapters. He travels and lectures on a
variety of Oncology related topics ranging
from the basics of Carcinogenesis and
Cell Signature to more specific areas of
Clinical Oncology. Kevin and his wife Dee,
have two children who are enrolled in
college following medical careers. Kevin is
the son of Lyle and Angela Brigle of Edon,
Ohio.
WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO - THE EDON COMMERCIAL
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70 YEARS AGO
July 1944
Born July 16 to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Keller in Detroit, a daughter. Mrs.
Keller was the former Amy Kunsman.
Mrs. Maude Walters is the new
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Shirley Heller spent the last week
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60 YEARS AGO
July 1954
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Berry are the parents of a son, Patrick, born Wednesday,
June 23 and the Cameron Hospital in
Bryan.
A stork shower was held at the Harold Knapp home Monday evening in
honor of Mrs. Carol Knapp. About 20
were present. Games were played and
refreshments were served. The honored
guest received many gifts.
Mrs. Donald Kaiser took her sister,
Mrs. Robert Norrick and three sons to
Michigan City, Indiana, last Wednesday and helped to get things running in
their new home. Mrs. Kaiser returned
home Thursday.
50 YEARS AGO
July 1964
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hays attended
the 35th wedding anniversary or Mr.

and Mrs. Ray Lantz Sunday afternoon. They also attended the 50th
weddinganniversary of Mr. and Mrs.
Guy Throne.
Glen Rockey has reopened his
store in Columbia on Thursday. His
visitors Sunday evening were Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Hilger and Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Caswell.
Kathy Herman, Patricia Long,
Georgia Keller, Pam, and LeeAnn
Buell, Carol Bunce and Susan Woodart are spending this week at Lake
James Assembly near Angola.
40 YEARS AGO
July 1974
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Scott entertained with a cook-out Sunday in
honor of Mrs. Mildred Scotts 78th
birthday. Those helping her celebrate
were Mrs. Dolly Dewire, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Scott, Mrs. Montie Dewire and
family, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Dewire
and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Black
and family, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Thiel
and family, Rick Scott and Miss Sarah Shrull.
Patrick E. Berry and Debra K. Simper were united in marriage Saturday,
July 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the Hamilton
Methodist Church, in Hamilton.
ADDITIONAL EDON NEWS ON PAGE 11
Montpelier Exempted Village Board Of Education

Names MHS Diamond Butch Stantz Field
no executive session required for the
July Meeting. The Village Reporter will
publish the dates for upcoming Board
.FR
Meetings in our upcoming edition.

Mark Mercer may be reached at
[email protected]
REFLECTIONS OF THE PAST
1932 Montpelier Latin League

PHOTO BY MARK MERCER, STAFF
BOARD PRESIDENT ... Larry Martin (4th from right) brings down the gavel opening
the July Board of Education Meeting at Montpelier High School.
By: Mark Mercer
MONTPELIER July 8, 2014- The
Montpelier Exempted Village Board of
Education held their monthly meeting
on July 8 in the Montpelier High
School Choir Room. In attendance
were
Pam
Pawlowicz
(Executive
Secretary),Superintendant Dr. Jamison
Grime and board members Cris Wurm,
Darrell Higbie, Terry Buntain, Deb
Clum, along with Board President Larry
Martin.
Board President Martin brought the
meeting to order at 5:00 with a moment
of silence followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance. In accordance with Board
Policy, the members of the board opened
the monthly meeting allowing public
access and comment addressing issues
brought forth from the residents of the
village. There were no public members in
attendance to address the July Meeting.
In the Treasurers Report, it was
recommended
Junes
Financial
Statement along with Investments
for June be approved. The board
approved the financial statements
and investments for June 2014 as
presented, Approved the donations as
presented: $305.00-Misc. Donors to
baseball in memory of Herbert Butch
Stantz.
Also approved by the board
was: Approval of tuition for Special
Education students enrolling from other
districts at $7,000.00 per student per
year with an additional $1,000.00 each
for speech or psychological services.
The Board also approved the following
supplemental contracts for the 20142015 school year: Stephanie Friend and
Kaitlin Brancheau (Co-National Honor
Society), Garrett Leininger (Locomotion),
Charlene
Johnson(Archery),
Lester
Orndorff (Robotics).
The following Entry Year Mentors
were approved:
Kacie Vitek, Anna
Koffman (1 & 2), Lisa Tippin, Dawn
Smith, Stephanie Friend, Cynthia
Shoup, Tammie Mercer Chmielewski,
Jennifer Martin, Rosemary Dockery
(1 &2), Stacy Guelde (1 &2), David
Bauer, Amy Scott, Raya Fackler, Jason
Johnson (1 &2), Stacie Yagelski. Entry
Year Teachers:
Fara Neff, Jimmie
Phillips, David Apple, Brandon Shoup,
Sara Livensparger, April Thompson.
Also approved: Jennifer Martin and
Kacie Vitek (LPDC Co-Chairman),

Miranda Oats and Barbara Turner
(LPDC Committee).
In athletic department supplemental
contracts, the following were approved
for the 2014-2015 School Year: Steven
Brancheau (Head Football), Blayne
Bible, Troy Roth, Anthony Coleman,
David Bauer, Joseph Brigle (Assistant
Football), Timothy Ford and Taylor
Muehlfeld
(JH
Football),
Khrysta
Coleman (Varsity Volleyball Assistant),
Charlene Johnson and Brooke Gearig
(JH Volleyball), David Apple (JH Cross
Country), Kaitlin Brancheau (Head
Cheerleading), Sara Livensparger (JH
Cheerleading),
Barndon Shoup (JH
Golf), Taylor Muehlfeld (Head Boys
Basketball), David Bauer (Varsity Boys
basketball Assistant), Mark Huffman
(JV Boys Basketball, Charlene Johnson
(JH Girls Basketball), Troy Roth (Head
Wrestling), Timothy Ford (Wrestling
Assistant), Jason Caudill and Max
Lamberson (JH Football), Mark Earl and
Michael Martinelli (Football Volunteers),
Elaina Bess Cooley (Head Volleyball),
Samantha Brubaker (JV Volleyball),
Kelsie Bowman-Schwartz (9th Grade
Volleyball), Hollie Carroll (Head Cross
Country), Andrew Saneholtz (Head Golf),
Nickolas Ramos (JH Boys Basketball),
Timothy Nicely (Head Girls Basketball),
Sarah Bird (Varsity Girls Basketball
Assistant), Shannon Hageman (JV
Girls Basketball), Teresa VanDyke (JH
Girls Basketball, Anthony Mercer (JH
Wrestling).
For employment/classified staff, the
following contract addendums were
approved for the 2014-2015 school year:
Jill Altaffer; Hollie Carroll. The board
also accepted the resignation of Shelby
Schmersal Spanish Teacher, effective
immediately. Additionally, the board
also approved entering into a contract
with Kent State University/Research
and Sponsored Programs for speech
and language services for the 20142015 school year. In final business,
the board unanimously approved the
naming of the Montpelier Baseball Field
Butch Stantz Field.
Next items on the agenda were the
Legislative Report along with the Student
Achievement Liaison Report. Neither
areas had information to report for the
July Meeting. The board concluded
the July agenda by adjournment., with
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By: Mark Mercer
MONTPELIER: July 11, 2014: The

Montpelier Chamber of Commerce held
their July Meeting on July 11 at the
Chamber Office, finalizing details for a
big weekend coming up in Montpelier.
The Village will host the Bean Days
Celebration in conjunction with the
1st Annual Balloon Festival July 17
through July 20.
The July Meeting began at 8:00
a.m. with acting President Shelly
Davis chairing the meeting. Chamber
President Jeanette Hull was not
in attendance. The first item on
the agenda was the approval of
Junes meeting Minutes, which was
unanimously adapted. The Chamber
members present also unanimously
approved May and Junes Financial
Statement.
The Chamber next turned their
attention to Committee Reports,
which were passed with no reports
for July. In Community Reports,
Montpelier Village Exempted School
Superintendant Jamison
Grime
reported the Village lost 11 teachers
with the conclusion of the 2013-2014
school year, with 9 positions filled and
two remaining to be filled, including a
Spanish position.
The Village Library announced
that their Summer Reading Program
will start on Monday, July 14 at 9:00
a.m. and also announced the Library
will hold a Painting Class on August 7
from 3:30 - 6:30. The cost per student
will be $35.00. Those interested may
contact the Library for additional
information.
The Chamber also addressed the
schedule of events for bean days and
the Balloon Festival. A full schedule
of events for the 2014 Bean Days and
Balloon Festival can be found on pages
21 and 22 of this edition.
The Chamber concluded the agenda
for Julys Meeting and announced that
their August meeting will be held on
August 8, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. in the
Chamber Office.
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Four Girls Crowned In Miss Montpelier Pageant 2014
PHOTOS BY ANGI WALKUP, STAFF STUNNING BEAUTY ... Miss Contesant Faith Wells,
2ND RUNNER-UP ... Junior Miss Contestant Riley daughter of Brad & Jackie Mahan was sponsored by
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TEEN MISS MONTPELIER ... Katelynn Moor, daughter of

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2013 Teen Miss Caitlyn Nixon.
1ST RUNNER-UP ... Little Miss Contestant Ahlia Peterson, daughter of Felicia Resendez and Kurt Peterson, also
won the Judges Interview Award and Miss Photogenic.
MISS MONTPELIER ... Marissa Hillard, daughter of Matthew Hillard and the late Nicole Hillard, also received the
Talent Award for her dance/cheer mix, Miss Photogenic LITTLE MISS MONTPELIER ... Karis Wheeler, daughter of
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crowned by 2013 Miss Montpelier Emily Kolbe.
PRIDE OF MONTPELIER The 2014 contestants with the former queens are Alivya Fry, Ahlia Peterson, Marianna
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JUNIOR MISS MONTPELIER ... Jade Scott, daughter of Montpelier Jenna Clinger. Olivia Custer, Alyssa Custer, Makaya Crisenbery, Riley Birkhold, Trinity Richmire. 2014
Jaimi & AJ Geren and Jeremy & Loni Scott, was spon- Junior Miss Montpelier Jade Scott, 2014 Teen Miss Montpelier Katelynn Moor, Faith Wells, Grayson DuBois, Nichole
Davis, Cadence Hillard, Kennedy Caudill, 2013 Junior Miss Montpelier Elayna Hasty. 2013 Miss Montpelier Emily
sored by the Montpelier Eagles.
Kolbe, 2013 Teen Miss Caitlyn Nixon , Stacie Moor, Mikayla Williams, 2014 Miss Montpelier Marissa Hillard.
SOCKHOP SWEETIES ... A good ol fashioned sockhop was the theme of the pageant.
Poodle skirts and juke box tunes ruled the evening as the girls danced and b-bopped their
way on stage. Miss contestant Stacie Moor, Teen Miss contestant Grayson DuBois, Miss
contestant Mikayla Williams, and Teen Miss Katelynn Moor seemed to enjoy themselves.
JUNIOR MISS 1ST RUNNER-UP ... Alyssa

Custer, daughter of Tina & Ryan Custer,
also received Judges Interview award,
Miss Photogenic and Miss Congeniality.
MISS MONTPELIER 1ST RUNNER-UP

... Stacie Moor, daughter of Dena & Michael Moor, also received the Miss Congenialtiy and Most Funds Raised award.
MORE MONTPELIER AREA NEWS
Montpelier Balloonist Greg Lee Demonstrates

Balloon Set Up In Pre-Festival Event
balloon during inflation to
ensure there are no holes,
and that all guide lines
used to operate the balloon
are straight and untangled.
The pilot also ensures the
parachute covering the
opening of the balloon at
the top properly aligns
in place. The parachute
on top of the balloon
controls the release of
air from the balloon and
lowers the balloon to the
ground. Once the balloon
has been properly inflated
and upright, the pilot will
light the burner unit and
release hot air into the
balloon, allowing lift off
and enabling flight.
Hot Air Balloons are

able to gain flight once fully
assembled and charged
with hot air. In order to
launch, pilots must have
a ground wind speed no
greater than 10 MPH.
For flight, the pilot has at
his control in the basket
four 10 gallon propane
cylinders, along with the
pilot control panel.
Balloon
pilots
are
certified and must undergo
training in order to receive
certification. Additionally,
the
process
for pilot
certification
is
closely
supervised by the Federal
Aviation
Administration
and an individual may
attain a Balloon Pilot

License and if the pilot will
be providing commercial
services, a Commercial
Pilot License is required
as well.
The
1st
Annual
Montpelier
Balloon
Festival will feature 10
Hot Air Balloons, with
passenger rides offered
throughout the festival at
a cost of $250.00 per rider.
Additionally, 1 Balloon will
be designated to provide
tethered ascending rides,
which will cost $10.00 per
passenger.
Mark Mercer
may be reached at
[email protected]
PHOTOS BY MARK MERCER, STAFF
GETTING THINGS SET UP ... Greg Lee and his crew assemble the Balloons Basket.
IT TAKES A TEAM ... Balloonist Greg Lee and his ground crew: (L-R) Ryan Stuck,
Pilot Greg Lee, Mike Mercer (kneeling) Korban Mercer (center), Julie Lee, Jason
Luke (Festival Planning Committee).
LAYING OUT THE BALLOON ... Once the basket is assembled, the balloon itself is
laid out in the direction of the wind.
HELPING BLOW UP THE BALLOON ... A Cold Pack fan is used to inflate the
Balloon on the ground.
AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE PROCESS ... A view of the pilots control panel in the
basket.
By: Mark Mercer
MONTPELIER:
July
11,
2014:
Montpelier
will
be
hosting
the
Montpelier Area Chamber
of Commerce 2014-1st
Annual Montpelier Balloon
Festival and Bean Days
celebration
beginning
July 12 with the Pride
of Montpelier Pageant,
followed by events running
from Thursday, July 17
through Sunday July 20
in the downtown area and
at the Williams County
Fairgrounds.
A new event this year
and the first of its kind for
Montpelier, the Chamber of
Commerce will be hosting
the 1st Annual Balloon

Festival, and Montpelier
resident and Balloon Pilot
Greg Lee and his ground
crew provided a media
set up and familiarization
with
the
equipment
that will be brightening
Montpeliers skies for two
days. Assisting Greg at this
evenings
demonstration
was Ryan Stuck, Mike
Mercer along with his son
Korban Mercer, Julie Lee,
and Jason Luke from the
CoC
Festival
Planning
Committee.
The entire balloon fit
snuggly in the bed of Gregs
pick-up truck, and consists
of
a
pilot/passenger
basket, the nylon balloon,
and an inflation fan along

with the necessary parts
to assemble the basket
and balloon. The balloons
burner (which has an
output of 15 million BTUs)
came packed separately
and is assembled above
the balloons basket. The
balloon itself is a nylon
material, which consists of
over 1000 yards of fabric,
and has a protective Nomex
flame resistance bottom
portion, which protects
the lower material on the
balloon from the heat of
the burner.
Full assembly of the
Balloon, from in the truck
to completed and ready to
fly, normally takes from
15 - 20 minutes with an
experienced crew. Prior to
assembly, the pilot of the
Balloon will release what
is known as a Pie Ball,
which is a helium filled
balloon used to measure
and gage the direction
of the wind. This will
determine the layout for
assembly of the balloon,
with the top heading in the
direction of the wind. The
first step in assembly is to
prepare the basket with
its support poles and set
up of Kevlar Ropes affixing
the basket to the balloon.
As an additional safety
measure, the basket is built
with steel cables that also
affix to the balloon. Once
the basket is assembled, it
is laid on its side and the
balloon is rolled out from
its storage bag in the wind
direction. Inflation of the
balloon once laid out is
accomplished with the use
of a Cold Pack fan, which
fills the balloon with cool
air and inflates the balloon
on the ground. During
this process, the pilot
will carefully inspect the
Local Sisters To Compete

In National Miss Pageant
Sabrina and Elizabeth Wiyrick, daughters of Eric and Jesse Wiyrick of Montpelier,
are State Finalists in the National American
Miss Pageant that is being held in Columbus Ohio July 18-19th. This is the first pageant for both sisters. They are both competing in the Jr. Pre-Teen division.
The newly crowned Jr. Pre-teen Ohio
will receive a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses,
and air transportation at the National Pageant at Disneyland in California. She has
the chance to represent the State of Ohio
for the entire year. She will also tour Hollywood and walk away with a modeling scholarship.
Pageants are held for girls ages 4-18,
in five different age groups. Contestants
will compete in 4 overall categories: Formal Wear Modeling, Personal Introduction,
Interview and Community Service Project.
National American Miss also offers optional
contests such as Top Model Search, Talent
Actress and so much more.
National American Miss is dedicated to
celebrating Americas greatness and encouraging its future leaders. Each year the
pageant awards thousands in scholarships
and prizes to recognize and assist in the development of young ladies nationwide. All
activities are age-appropriate and family
oriented.
The National American Miss Pageant
system is the largest in the nation. The focus of the organization is to create leaders
and equip them with the real-world skills to
make their dreams a reality. The program
is based on inner beauty as well as poise
and presentation and offers an All American spirit of fun for family and friends. Emphasis is placed on the importance of gaining self-confidence and learning new skills,
such as good attitudes about competition,
as well as setting and achieving personal
goals.
Families interested in learning about
this unique and outstanding youth program may visit www.namiss.com
Both Sabrina and Elizabeths activities
include reading, riding their bikes, playing with their friends and siblings and Girl
Scouts. They also enjoy going on walks,
swimming and playing dress-up.
Sabrinas and Elizabeths sponsors are
Bauer Mud Team and Juanita Graber.
Montpelier Senior Center Celebrates

July Birthdays & Anniversaries
BEST WISHES On hand to celebrate July Birthdays and Anniversaries at

Montpelier Senior Center on Thursday, July 10, 2014 were, from left, Janet Bennett,
Kathy and Ralph Cramer (63rd Wedding Anniversary) and Jean Nye. This months
celebration was hosted by Montpelier Senior Center.
Pioneer Seniors Celebrate Birthdays
REFLECTIONS FROM PIONEERS PAST
1974 North Central FTA
PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
BIRTHDAYS ... Celebrating birthdays at the Pioneer Senior Center are: Jim Binder,
Joan Trausch, Dale Morr and Robert Dunbar
MORE EDON AREA NEWS

Edon Northwest Local Board Of Education...

Highlights from July Reports to the
Board included:
Treasurer Kerry Samples
Submitted his standard monthly SM2
Report indicating revenues were up one
hundred sixty-eight thousand dollars
and expenses up two hundred seventysix thousand dollars for the same twelvemonth period as last year. The District is
now tracking one hundred eight thousand
dollars worse than a year ago; deficit
spending totals for the year reached
four hundred eleven thousand dollars.
(Includes preschool funding which now
comes directly to the District (not the
Educational Service Center) as well as
the programs expenses; previously, ESC
billed the District for the balance due. With
the District currently on the Guarantee,
no additional funding is available; cash
reserves will continue to be eaten away.)
Presented
the
annual
Drivers
Education Report which noted the District
program had a positive ending balance of
twenty-five hundred dollars; all reserves
are maintained for vehicle repairs and
replacement. The service ~ which the
District is glad to provide ~ not only
continues to benefit students but remains
cost-effective as well.
Superintendent Ed Ewers
Noted a replacement pickup truck
(put off for two years) and plow will now
need to be purchased for the maintenance
department; this past winter took its final
toll on the equipment. Costs will be covered
by the Districts budgeted Maintenance
Fund; items could possibly be sold by
sealed bid or scrapped out.
Shared annual bus inspections,
along with the high school gymnasium
resurfacing and paint touch-up project,
are slated for the week of July 14.
Additionally, the Media Center will receive
a fresh coat of paint from maintenance
workers (first since moving in) while a
decorative mural and hand-painted quotes
(funded by Book Fair proceeds) will also
enhance walls throughout the area.
In other routine action, the Board:
Accepted June Cash Donations from
Windwood Hollow ($290 to High School
Fund-Golf Outing) and Bennett Seeds
($1,270.09 to Edon FFA from the sale of
corn).
Approved the 2014-2015 Williams
County Combined Health Department
Nursing Services Contract ($17,656).
Approved
the
agreement
with
Edgerton Local Schools for Four County
Career Center bussing during the 20142015 school year. (Reimbursement from
the district is determined at the end of the
school year; last years amount totaled
approximately $13,500).
Approved Student Fees and Lunch

Prices for the 2014-2015 school year;
information will be posted on the District
Website. (Most fees remain comparable to
last years while lunch prices have slightly
increased.)
Approved contracts for 2014-2015
with Connie Allomong (IEC/Independence
Education Center Bus Route); Becky Ater
(Secretary); Tamara Chrisman (General
Cleaning Dishwasher); Paul Ledyard
(Food Service - Cashier); Trevor Thiel
(Custodian II) and Karen Wilson (Library/
Media Center Aide).
Approved Classroom Teachers Aide
Contracts for 2014-2015 with Jack
Gensler, Cheryl Jacobs (Title I), Sharla
Kirkingburg, Sue LaDuke, Madison
Muehlfeld, Noreen Piechocki, Susan
Shellhorse, Lynette Skiles, Edith Tennant
and Thomasina Zuver. (Required positions
are based on classroom needs; no new
district positions were added.)
Accepted the resignation of Brock
England as Middle School Math and
Language Arts teacher at the end of the
current contract year; he has taken a
position outside the District.
Rescinded
contracts
with
Tony
Booth (JH Football Coach), Jeff Crowe
(JH Football Coach) and Brock England
(Varsity Baseball Coach and Assistant
Football Coach Junior Varsity at
seventy-five percent) for the 2014-2015
school year.
Approved supplemental contracts
with Tony Booth (Assistant Football Coach
Junior Varsity at seventy-five percent)
and Jordan Bower (Junior High Football
Coach) for the 2014-2015 school year.
Approved employment of substitute
teachers and substitute paraprofessionals
from Northwest Ohio Educational Service
Center (NwOESC) 2014-2015 lists; also
included are any addendums to the
original lists.
Approved minutes from the June 19
regular meeting, Junes Financial Reports,
the Certificate of the Total Amount From
All Sources Available for Expenditures for
FY 2015 and Temporary Appropriation
additions and corrections for FY 2015 as
presented by Treasurer Samples.
Voted to enter into Executive Session
for the expressed purpose of discussing
employment of personnel; no action was
taken before adjourning for the evening.
FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA ... First Row: Mrs. Oxender, Advisor;

Linda Ricks, Vickie Pierce, Joan Oxender. Second Row: Patty Orcutt,
Barb Hill, Sherrie Schmucker, Sally Pierce, Rose Alpaugh, Judy McClellan, Debbie Oyer, Mary Snyder. Third Row: Debbie Keough, Anne Reifel,
Mary Hersha, Kathy Kirkendall, Linda Van Dyke, Debbie Herzog.
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
Anneliesa Hope Slagle

Mike and Heather (Moore) Slagle of Marysville, Ohio are pleased to announce
the arrival of a daughter Anneliesa Hope Slagle. Anneliesa was born on April
23, 2014, weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces and measured 19 inches long. She
was welcomed home by siblings Jackson and Kenzie. Materal grandparents are
Mike and Carol Moore of West Unity. Paternal grandparents are Brenda and
the late Roger Slagle of Greenwood, Indiana, formerly of Pioneer.
The next regular monthly meeting of the

Edon Northwest Local Board of Education
will be held Tuesday, August 12, 2014 in
the schools Media Center beginning at
5:30 p.m.
May be reached at
[email protected]
Edon Senior Center Celebrates July Birthdays
SPECIAL DAY Celebrating Birthdays at Edon Senior Center on Thursday, July

10, 2014 were, from left, Don Rigelman, Ruth Swank, and Arvilla Kaiser. Edon
United Methodist Church hosted this months celebration.
Chris Vickers Talks Weather At West Unity Village Council

The West Unity Public Library Discusses Re-allocation Of
Water & Sewer Rates
EDUCATIONAL FUN ... Chris Vickers, meteorologist at WTOL TV in Toledo, stopped

by the West Unity Library to talk all things weather with the local children on July 10.
West Unity Resident Named To Deans List

At Lawrence Technological University
Stephen Leu from West Unity, OH, has been named to the Deans Honor Roll for
the Spring 2014 semester at Lawrence Technological University.
Stephen is majoring in Transportation Design. To be named to the honor roll a
student must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term.
WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO
1999 Hilltop Varsity Basketball
VARSITY BASKETBALL ... Row 1: Matt Taylor, Mark Taylor, Manager Rod Patterson, Doug Grim, Vince Armbruster. Row 2: Assistant Coach Bruce Schackow, Lennie Rivera, Scott Manecal, Chris Hupe, Troy Lillemon, Brad Van DeVoorde, Coach
Bob Sauder.
WEST UNITY REPORTER

130 YEARS AGO
JULY 1884
Married June 22 was Mr. Jason

Richardson of West Unity and Virginia Talley of Bryan.
The Republican convention nominated the following ticket: Auditor,
Alfred F. Solier of Springfield; Commissioner, A. Riley of Bridgewater,
Jonathan Markel of Pulaski; Coroner, Dr. F.O. Hart of Brady.
120 YEARS AGO

JULY 1894
Born to Rev. L. Durler and wife
on June 29, a daughter.
Miss Hattie Eaton has just
closed her fourth year in Bryan
and has been rehired.
110 YEARS AGO
JULY 1904
P.L. Warren as Master and 27

members of Superior Lodge R&AM
visited their Montpelier brethren,
conferring the third degree on our
former townsmen, D.M. Hoover and
Fred Beach, also on A.G. Baldwin.
Married June 21, Miss Blanche
DeGroff of Montpelier and Mr. T.H.
Brown of West Unity.
100 YEARS AGO

JULY 1914
PHOTO BY CHELSIE FIRESTONE, STAFF
SOME NEEDED REPAIRS ... The corner of North Madison and East Rings is just
one of the areas of sidewalks being repaired in West Unity this summer.
Members of the West Unity Village
Council convened on Thursday, July
10 for their regular meeting. With no
legislative matters needing addressed
by council, the agenda was relatively
short. Council did learn, however, of a
recent audit finding that shows deficit
spending at the sewer plant.
Fiscal
Officer Kim Grime explained that the
current sewer revenue is inadequate to
cover the expense of loan obligations.
Mayor Peg Bernath pointed out that
this may be only a matter of re-allocation
as there is a current rate increase
scheduled in January. Councilman Don
Leu also mentioned that if this involves
a loan that will be coming due for pay
off within two years and suggested that,
if such is the case, that the loan be paid
off. All council members indicated that
they are not in favor a rate increase.
The Finance Committee will meet at
6:30 p.m. on July 24 to discuss all
alternatives.
In his report, Village Administrator
Ric Beals informed council that:
~There is some interest from residents
in purchasing the 50 x 50; village owned
lot. Council discussed both the process
of advertising the lot and putting up for
bid as well as the possibility of using the
lot to create a driveway connection to
the alley. A decision will be made at the
next meeting.
~After seeing a demonstration that it
was the opinion of both Beals and Street

Supervisor Jim Eisel that the purchase
of a used DuraPatcher for $30,000
would be more cost effective than the
purchase of a new tar kettle at $24,000.
It was discussed that the village is in
need of patching pot holes and filling in
cracks year around and that the village
would ultimately come out ahead with
the purchase.
~Automatic doors will be installed
at the Kissell Building by the Maumee
Valley Planning Organization.
~There was a six inch water main
break at Water Street and West Jackson
the week before the meeting.
~It is possible that the village may
be able to obtain grant monies for the
development of Wabash Park.
~There is a need for an updated legal
description before any further progress
can be made of the NORTA land the
village intends to buy. The current
description outlines the Rails to Trails
tracts of land as they extend across the
county. Village Solicitor Ryan Thompson
suggested contacting County Engineer
Todd Roth for assistance in creating a
legal description of only the section of
land lying within the village.
~The EverBridge county wide alert
system should be up and running soon.
The next meeting of the West Unity
Village Council will be held on July 24
at 7:30 p.m. in council chambers.
Chelsie Firestone can be reached at
[email protected]
West Unity Seniors Celebrate Birthdays
Aaron Clarkson Eaton died at

his farm located 1 miles east of
town on June 26. He was 71.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles A.
Miller, July 11, a son.
90 YEARS AGO
JULY 1924
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Randels of Toledo, a son, on June 13.
Miss Ethel Moore of West Unity
and Mr. Ralph B. Radabaugh of Toledo were married June 22.
80 YEARS AGO
JULY 1934
Married June 14, Mr. Paul Hill

and Miss Marguerite Swisher.
Mary L. Hutchinson was united
in marriage to William C. Thomas of
Bryan, June 12.
70 YEARS AGO
JULY 1944
Services were held for Ilo Mansfield, 20, who was instantly killed in
an auto accident.
The farm home of Elmer Daso
was destroyed by fire which was
caused by lightning.
BIRTHDAYS ... The West Unity Senior Center recently celebrated July birthdays
with Doris Fairchild and Leone Thornburg
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Grain Handling Facilities
Large 2-Story Houses
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Rupp Painting, LLC

Rt. 1 Stryker, OH 419-682-1102
Celebrating
44 Years In
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(We service areas within 50 miles)

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Stryker Native Completes Basic Training

Navy Seaman Recruit Dustin W.
Gilders, son of Joseph R. Brenner of
Stryker, Ohio and Betsy A. Wyckhouse
of Delta, Ohio, recently completed U.S.
Navy basic training at Recruit Training
Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Gilders
completed a variety of training which
included classroom study and practical
instruction on naval customs, first aid,
firefighting, water safety and survival, and
shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis
was also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp is
Battle Stations. This exercise gives

recruits the skills and confidence they
need to succeed in the fleet. Battle
Stations is designed to galvanize the basic
warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication,
teamwork and endurance in each recruit
through the practical application of basic
Navy skills and the core values of Honor,
Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly
Navy flavor was designed to take into
account what it means to be a Sailor.
Gilders is a 2013 graduate of Delta
Senior High School, Delta, Ohio.
WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO
1971 Stryker FFA
MORE GENERAL AREA NEWS
Take Time To Explore The

Crafts July 19 At Sauder Village
Archbold, OH Enjoy a
day filled with inspiration
and
creativity
during
the annual Explore the
Crafts event at Sauder
Village.
On
Saturday,
July 19 guests will be
encouraged to try pottery,

drawing,
embroidery,
weaving, broom making,
tinsmithing, printing and
more while exploring the
crafts at Ohios largest
living-history destination!
Wide Selection of
Fresh Floral & Silk
Arrangements
See Us For All Your Wedding,
Funeral & Special Occasion Flowers!
Unique Designs by Jodi Repp
FREE Delivery to Montpelier
Excellent Customer Service
419-633-3033
105 West Butler St., Bryan OH 43506
Our Explore the Crafts

event affords guests a
greater appreciation of
the talented craftsmen
that work each day at
Sauder Village, shared
Kim Krieger, PR/Media
Relations. This special
day continues to be quite
popular - inspiring guests
to be creative and providing
great memories for all
involved!
During this fun-filled
event, craftsmen will share
their talents while allowing
guests to explore their
own creativity. Visitors
may want to try pottery,
making
wooden
tops,
mini decorative brooms,
felt balls, wooden beaded
necklaces,
and
tussie
mussies. Some of the
other hands-on activities
planned for this event
include
assembling
a
wooden bucket, making a
tin cookie cutter, spinning,
weaving and embroidery.
Guests can also make
a cordage bracelet at
Natives and Newcomers,
participate
in
drawing
activities, print cards in
the Print Shop and make a
Gods eye ornament in the
Basket Shop.
Again this year guests
can
register
for
the
opportunity to make a
glass ornament, flower,
or pumpkin with the
assistance
of
resident
artist Mark Matthews. Preregistration is required for
the opportunity to learn
the techniques needed to
create this special glass
piece. This 1 hour, handson class is available to
anyone ages 10 and over
and the cost is $45.00
($40.00 for members) and
includes supplies. Glass
projects are not complete
until the objects have gone
through the annealing
process, but the finished
objects will be sent to the
maker after the event. For
more details or to register
for this opportunity call
800.590.9755
or
visit
http://saudervillage.org/
Creativity/Events/Glass_
Blowing_Experience.asp
Front Row: Mr. Roberts, Dangler, Jodry, Marnum, VanNortwick, Opdycke, Hamrick. Second Row: Seal, O. Roberts, J. Short, Coulon, A. Huffman, Vitek, Buehrer.
Third Row: Hancock, Wyse, Wonders, D. Huffman, Aeschliman, M. Short, Allgire.
STRYKER ADVANCE
110 YEARS AGO
JULY 1904
E.G. Bigelow, former high school
teacher, is now connected with Defiance
College.
Twenty-One members of Stryker
Lodge 100F officiated at the burial of
Henry Bunday, Thursday.
Manly Clark died Sunday.
100 YEARS AGO
JULY 1914
Stryker people taking the boat ride
to Detroit Sunday got the real article.
The trip from Toledo required nearly six
hours and the return five hours. To add
to their discomfort, the trolley car did
not get into Stryker until three oclock.
90 YEARS AGO
JULY 1924
The opening of the New Castle of
Stryker Lodge No. 432 over Fetters grocery store will be held this evening.
The July 4 celebration at Stryker will
be different from most celebrations in
that there will be no stands at which to
spend money.
80 YEARS AGO
JULY 1934
Louis P. Mignin, 72, died at her
home.
About 70 acres of pasture land on
the Alfred Grim farm was swept by fire
Sunday. Fire also destroyed 10 acres of
grain on the Arthur Schmucker farm.
70 YEARS AGO
JULY 1944
Miss Irene Clark and Joseph Elegeer
were married June 22.
George Miraben of Marietta, has
been hired as athletic coach and English and History teacher.
60 YEARS AGO
JULY 1954
O.J. Collins was honored by his family for his 80th birthday.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Bud Hitt on June 9.
Clarence J. Young, 71, died at his
home on July 16.
50 YEARS AGO
JULY 1964
Thomas N. Short received his Bachelor of Ceramic Engineering from OSU
on June 10.
O.J. Collins was honored with a family dinner for his 90th birthday.
Work has started on the new office
and showroom for the Stryker Lumber
Co.
AJ DOOR LLC
10th Annual Car Truck - Bike Show
Saturday July 26, 2014

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

Free Stuff & Great Deals!
Checkout Great Deals

on Doors & Operators
107 Linden Drive, West Unity
419-924-5533
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Fax: 419-924-5023
[email protected]
FA
4-H Camp Palmer Is In Full
Swing & New Pool Is Coming
PHOTO PROVIDED
THANKING THE DONORS ... Camp Palmer celebrates the finish of a brand new
memorial patio with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Brick donors were invited to the
event.
On June 4th 4-H Camp Palmer
began their 67th year of resident
summer camp for youth from northwest
Ohio. So far over 920 campers have had
the joy of attending camp. The season
began with over 120 youth enjoying the
25th year of science camp, 150 youth
from Williams County, 120 youth from
Auglaize County, 212 youth from Fulton
County, 205 youth from Henry County
and over 120 youth from Allen County.
This past April the 4-H Camp Palmer
board made it official that the camps
original pool built in 1957 would be
used for the last season and the new
one would be in place by summer of
2015. Some recent donations that are
making this possible included the Helen
Sell Estate Bequest of $54,372, Defiance
Area Foundation grant of $10,000,
Cooper Farms Foundation of $5000 and
a number of other donations, including
the new brick memorial patio/flagpole.
This memorial patio was dedicated
with a blue ribbon cutting on June 14.
Several of the brick donors attended the
event and enjoyed seeing Fulton County
youth enjoying camp activities. Special
recognition was given to Lyle and Hilda
Spiess for sponsoring a $5000 donation
to this project to pay for the concrete
slab and the purchase of 1089 bricks!
A 22 ft. by 22 ft. patio now surrounds
the camps flagpole at the center of
camp. Dedicated 8 by 8 bricks can be
purchased by individuals or businesses.
Individual, family or non-profit youth
group can order one for $100.00 or
business can purchase a brick for $275
to advertise as thousands of youth and

adults will walk by the patio at the
center of camp. The next set of bricks
will be installed before the camps
annual Celebrate Open house program
scheduled for Sunday, October 5.
Some other programs coming up this
season include a new Family Camp open
to the public for August 2-3. Families
can camp in our cabins and participate
in
canoeing,
swimming,
zipline,
campfire as well as enjoy the annual
fireworks display at Harrison Lake State
on August 2. Also, our present camp
pool will be open for a final swim for
alumni, former campers, families on
August 10th-1:00-3:00 p.m.
Some people may be surprised to
learn that after 4-H Camps, Camp
Palmer will host 6 band camps/retreat
from the following schools: Eastwood
High School, Elida High School, Start
High School, Rodgers, Woodward and
Bowsher High School. Other programs
include family reunions, special camps,
leadership retreats, competition fun
shoot, church picnics and retreats, fall
outdoor education school programs and
more!
Thanks on behalf of 4-H Camp
Palmer for the generous gifts from Helen
Sell Estate, Defiance Area Foundation,
Cooper Farms Foundation, Lyle and
Hida Spiess and many other. For more
information on ways to support 4-H
Camp Palmer pool project or order your
memorial brick please call 419-2372247 or email 4hcamppalmer@gmail.
com.
Fayette Chamber Recognition Dinner

To Recognize Citizen Of The Year &
Community Accomplishments
The Fayette Area Chamber will host
its annual Community Recognition
Dinner on Thursday, July 24th, 2014 in
the Rorick Room at the Fayette Opera
House.
The event is held annually to
recognize Fayettes Citizen of the Year
and to draw attention to the progress
and accomplishments that have taken
place over the past year.
Chamber President Mike Figgins
has also announced that the honorable
Jason Smith, Mayor of Jackson,
Michigan, will present the keynote
address for this years event. Smith,
one of Michigans youngest mayors,
has initiated an aggressive plan for
the revitalizing Jackson. In addition to
setting a goal of creating new jobs in
his community, Smith also has stated
his intention to, reconnect Jacksons
citizens with the government. He
emphasized that Jackson is a small
enough city that its citizens can all work
together for the betterment of the entire
population. After all he says, were all

connected.
That
is
the
same
theme
connectedness that has kept Fayette
alive and growing throughout its history
and most recently during the Great
Recession.
Figgins notes that while Fayette and
Jackson, differ in their population base
and governmental structure that both
are connected by their concern about the
wise stewardship of their shared natural
resources, the health of their linked
manufacturing economies and by the
maintenance and planned development
of their established transportation
system, most notably US 127.
The doors open at 6:00 with opening
remarks and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cost
for the dinner is $12.00 per plate.
Reservations may be made by calling
Dee Lawrence at (419) 237-2292 by July
21st.
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1969 FAYETTE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ... Row 1: Kay Cooley, Karen Nyce. Row 2:
Mary Weber, Alice Humbert. Row 3: Beth Green, Sherry Fether. Row 4:
Lynn Leininger, Gayle Schaffner.
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Biking Adventure Leads
College Students To Wauseon Emotions Run High With Pat West ...
PHOTO BY TAMMY ALLISON, STAFF
ON A JOURNEY THROUGH SMALL TOWNS ... Ji Ye (left) and Dina Rudelson (right)
by their bikes in downtown Wauseon.
By: Tammy Allison
Dina Rudelson and Ji Ye, sophomores
this fall at the University of Michigan in
Ann Arbor, decided over the Fourth of
July holiday weekend to take a biking
adventure in search of small town
fireworks. The girls pedaled the seven
hour journey to Wauseon.
Inspired by their friends 1,600 mile
bike ride to Colorado, the girls decided
to create their own biking adventure.
Their journey took them through several
small towns. Rudelson says, The best
part of our trip has been the small
towns. The locals, everyone has been
so nice. Ye adds, I think Wauseon has
been my favorite small town.
Much different from the urban
culture of Ann Arbor, the girls have
enjoyed the small town, everyone seems
to know everyone, feel of Wauseon. They
experienced the spectacular firework

display on the Fourth. They were
unique. Ive never heard them to music,
Rudelson expressed.
Staying overnight at Hudson State
Park on the way and then Sunnys
Campground in Wauseon, the girls slept
in a small tent which fit in their backpack
and ate Cliff bars for simple meals. They
appreciated the flat geography of Ohio
which made biking easier than the
hillier terrain of Michigan. Preferring to
stay on the back roads rather than main
roads, they relied on the GPS and map
system of their Smartphones along the
way.
After a visit to the Wauseon Farmers
Market Saturday morning, the girls
planned to begin the trek back to
Ann Arbor. Both agree that its been a
memorable, fun ride.
Tammy may be reached at
[email protected]
Wauseon Public Librarys Summer

Reading Program Is Wrapping Up
The Wauseon Public Library is wrapping
up its Summer Reading Program. All
reading logs are due by Saturday, July
26 so they can be tabulated before the
Childrens Homecoming Parade. The top
readers will be recognized during the
Wauseon Childrens Parade on Thursday,
July 31. Prizes for the Summer Reading
Program will be available the first full
week of August.
To accommodate additional parking
during the childrens parade and during

the Wauseon Homecoming Parade, the
Wauseon Public Library will close at 5:00
p.m. on Thursday, July 31 and will be
closed on Saturday, August 2.
For questions on the Summer Reading
Program logs, please call the Wauseon
Public Library; and ask for the childrens
department.
Summer Reading Program: Tie

Dying At The Wauseon Library
Stop by the Wauseon Public Library for
the Summer Reading Program Tie Dying
Days. For preschool children through
fourth grade, tie dying is scheduled for
Thursday, July 17 from 4-7:00 p.m. For
middle school to high school youth, the
Teen Tie Dying Day is Friday, July 18 from
1-3:00 p.m. outside on the librarys front
sidewalk.
So grab something white, and join
us in front of the library for a tie-dying

extravaganza, invited Childrens Librarian
Rachel Dominique. Well be creating one
of a kind pieces and having a great time!
The Tie Dying Days are free but
registration is required, so please call the
Wauseon Public Library today to register
at 419-335-6626 or email amy.murphy@
oplin.org.
REFLECTIONS OF THE PAST

1961 Wauseon Varsity Football
warrant a headline but does increase

the demand for housing. While the Pat
West residents data suggests a vacancy
rate of approximately 9%, Dennis
argues that his personal vacancy rate is
virtually non-existent, perhaps because
he is giving residents what they really
want a home with a front door, a back
door, and a porch. Dennis explains that
people seeking housing do not want
to live stacked on top of one another
in apartments with parking lots but,
instead, are seeking housing where they
can drive up to their own front door.
Paul Soltis also challenged the plans
ability to meet the legal language of the
ordinance that would allow for PUD
zoning. The ordinance states that such a
change would need to benefit the entire
community and be an aesthetic asset to
the total community. He also asserted
his belief that the proposed changes are
at the pure benefit of the land owner
(Dennis) and expressed his desire for
council to intervene. We voted for you.
Protect us; we expect you to protect us,
he stated. You have one chance to do
the right thing. This could devastate
and break this community.
Will Rogers, a Wauseon Police Officer
who does not own land in the Pat West
subdivision, also spoke and pointed out
the concerns of others outside of the
subdivision and presented a petition to
council.
Not all of those who took the podium
did so to speak out against the proposal,
however. Alyse Mull, an employee of
Dennis Apartments, also attempted to
speak and stated that she felt like Tim
Dennis and Dennis Apartments were
being bullied. Mull also stated that
the residents were overlooking the good
that Dennis Apartments has brought to
the community by offering affordable
housing to youngsters starting out and
senior citizens looking to downsize.
Tim has worked to not impose on
anyone. This is his town, too. Hes
proud of Wauseon, too. He works to
keep the revenue here. We get phone
calls everyday for people looking for
apartments not houses. Not everyone

can have a mortgage, Mull explained.
She also pointed out that Dennis
Apartments rents to both senior citizens
and those with handicaps, with Tim
Dennis doing all of the maintenance and
upkeep of those apartments.
Mull was visibly emotional during
her turn at the podium and the
audiences emotion also elevated during
her arguments, leaving Wauseon Mayor
Doug Shaw struggling to keep order
during the meeting which has already
gone beyond its scheduled limit.
During
the
meeting,
Council
President Heather Kost inquired as to
the primary reason for eviction from
Oldfield Village and as to whether or not
Dennis Apartments had been turned
away from any other village where he
currently owns property. Dennis noted
the primary reason for eviction is nonpayment or inability to get along with
others and that he has not presented
such a proposal to any other community.
Current land ownership and pending
purchases of Tim Dennis were also put
into question by audience members.
Dennis noted that he does own the
land the proposal deals with as well as
other land and does have pending land
purchases. He did, however, explain
that he does not intend to expand
beyond the current proposed plan.
While some residents asserted that
they feel no direct ill will towards Tim
Dennis or Dennis Apartments, the
tension in the room remained apparent
through the entirety of the meeting.
When asked for a final statement by
The Village Reporter, Tim Dennis
responded that his intent is to put
Wauseon to work. He expressed his
frustration by explaining that New
houses and duplexes should not be a
reason for controversy or scorn. All we
want to do is put people to work and
provide places for people to live.
The matter will be put to council for
vote during the July 21 council meeting.
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Wauseons Farmers Market

Continues To Entertain With
An Array Of Local Talent
The
Wauseon
Downtown
Association
is pleased and excited
to continue to sponsor a
wealth of local talent on
Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.1:00 p.m. throughout the
July and August Farmers
Markets.
Wauseons
Farmers Markets are
held every Saturday on
Fulton Street across from
the Wauseon Chamber
of Commerce Office. All
of the entertainment,
sponsored
by
the
Wauseon
Downtown
Association, is free; and
the community is invited
out for the summer
shows.
On July 19, the
Wauseon
Downtown
Association
will
be
sponsoring
Country
Music
Singer
John
Reichle, who will be
sharing his guitar picking
and country lyrics. He
will be followed by John

Galbraith, performing on
July 26 with his guitar.
With the Wauseon
Homecoming Parade on
Saturday, August 2, the
Farmers Market will be
taking a Saturday off. It
will return on August 9
with the Fulton County
Health Center performing
blood
pressure
and
sugar screenings. The
entertainer for that day
will be Joey Vasquez.
The Farmers Market
will wrap August with
entertainers Steve Snider
on August 16 and Lee
Warren on August 23.
Like
many
other
communities
across
Northwest
Ohio
and
across the country, we
are seeing a growth
in demand for locally
grown produce and fresh
prepared food products,
shared Wauseon Public
Library Director Amy

Murphy. We encourage
everyone to come out
and support our local
producers, vendors, and
entertainers. This is a
great way to support our
local community and to
eat healthy at the same
time, explained Murphy.
For more information
on Wauseons Farmers
Market or for a vendors
application,
log
onto
www.wauseondowntown.
org.
VARSITY FOOTBALL ... Front Row: E. Cogan, J.C. Boyers, E. Andrews, L. Paxson,
B. Gomez, J. Gype, M. McCune, S. Richards, G. Garr, T. Cunningham. Row 2: L.
Brewer, M. Bechtel, P. Rupp, M. Frank, B. Roth, D. Baker, T. Elliott, M. Murry, G.
Kuhlman, G. Paxson. Row 3: D. Hoste, L Krauss, R Rodriquez, R. Colon, D. Powers,
J. Hamilton, B. Kerr, T. Myers, M. Ellinwood, O. Hernandez, P. Holman. Row 4: A.
Kuzmal, K. Smith, T. Strayer, G. Stutesman, C. Hernandez, J. Blank, S. Schlosser, K.
Robinson, M. Roth, S. Neuschwander, M. Fruth. Row 5: M. Miller, J. Jones, A Sauber, T. Warfeild, D. Hale. Row 6: K. Meller, T. Elliott, R. Frazier, L. Wanner, J. Precht,
C. Meyers, S. Schneider, K. Fritz, L. Fruth, M. Fogarty, L. Fruth, D. Meyers.
MORE WAUSEON AREA NEWS
Wauseon Hosts The 2014 Crosley

National Automobile Club Nationals
By: Benjamin Kessler
It was a blast from the past as the
tiny Crosley vehicles invaded the Fulton
County Fairgrounds this past weekend.
On July 10th-12th the Crosley Club held
their annual National meet and awards.
The Crosley Club was first founded in
1969 and has now grown to over 1,000
members strong. The Crosleys were
first made in 1939 and they stopped
production in 1955. The Crosley was
a hit during World War II due to its
great gas mileage. The best model was
the Crosley station wagon, which in
1948, sold more station wagons than
Wauseon Farmers Market

Offers Something For Everyone
any other car maker. Coming in a close

second to the station wagon was the
Crosley Sedan. In 1952, however, sales
decreased dramatically and soon after
production of the Crosley ceased.
The main event at this Years event
was the Road Rally Friday night when
the Crosleys lined up at the fairgrounds
before cruising into downtown Wauseon
making a stop at Tinys Dairy Barn.
On Saturday this years winner was
announced as well as the silent auction
winners. Door prizes were also given
away all day Saturday.
Benjamin may be reached at
[email protected]
PHOTOS BY TAMMY ALLISON, STAFF
DELICIOUS TREATS ... from left Violet, Rebekah, Anna, Luke, and Brigelle Thomas
with their goods for sale
PHOTOS BY BENJAMIN KESSLER, STAFF
TINY CROSLEY CARS ... These small cars poured into Wauseon on July 10-12 for the
National Crosley Car meeting.
FURRY FRIEND ... Julie Verhelst with Sonny, the alpaca.
PACKED WITH PEOPLE ... Many of these Crosley owners stopped at Tinys Dairy Barn
for some good eats.
ON DISPLAY... Each car was lined up by class at the Fulton County Fairgrounds for
all to enjoy.
The Wauseon Library Welcomes

Local Author Megan Spengler
This past Saturday

a local author held a
book signing event at the
Wauseon public library.
Megan Spengler is a two
time author. Her newest
novel, Revenge at Camp
Tepeki, is the sequel to
her first work, Operation
Wrinklesteen.
Megan
grew up in Napoleon and
graduated from Napoleon
in 1997. She went on to
college, obtaining a degree
in elementary education,
but after a year decided
that teaching wasnt what
she truly wanted to do.
Megan decided to take
some
writing
classes
and started working on
her first novel.
After
she had finished writing
it, she tried hard to get
it published and after
many calls and a year of
waiting she almost gave
up. Fortunately, with the
encouragement of her husband to try
one more time she landed a deal with
Tate Publishing. She said she owed
her success to her husband because
without his encouragement to try one
more time she would have given up and
never got her work published.
Megan has started the third edition
in this series but the work on this
novel, which she plans to complete after
spending some time with her new child.
She currently writes books for Junior

High aged girls and you can find her
books online at Amazon.com and the
Barnes and Noble online store. You can
also go to www.tatepublishing.com/
bookstore or call 1-888-361-9473 for a
copy. While Megan has no more book
signings lined up, be sure to keep your
eyes open as she does intend to schedule
more in the future.
Benjamin may be reached at
[email protected]
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT ... Steve Snider from Fayette entertaining vendors and
shoppers.
By: Tammy Allison
Every Saturday morning between
mid-June and October, the empty gravel
lot where the former Arcade building
once sat in downtown Wauseon, is
transformed by the growing Wauseon
Farmers Market. A stroll around the
market on a recent sunny Saturday
morning revealed the pleasant smells of
locally grown herbs, a friendly alpaca in
its pen, a local church offering free coffee
and lemonade to visitors, live music,
and community friends exchanging
greetings.
Much more than simply vegetables,
the Wauseon Farmers Market is
a collection of local people coming
together to share their locally grown
and produced goods. Sponsored by the
Wauseon Downtown Association, the
Farmers Market is in its fourth year,
and its second year at this location on
Saturday mornings. Held from 8:30-1
on Saturdays, the market offers fruits,
vegetables, breads, cheeses, homemade
crafts, flowers, plants, and honey.
Farmers Market t-shirts are available
for purchase.
James Kerr, President of the
Wauseon Downtown Association, shares
with a smile, The Wauseon Farmers
Market is growing. The idea we want to
get across to the public is that this is
your community.the Farmers Market
is a place to shop and visit with your
friends.
Items for purchase vary weekly by
vendor and what produce is seasonally
available. Presently, beans, cherries,
zucchini and yellow summer squash,
blueberries,
and
raspberries
are
plentiful. In the upcoming weeks,
peaches will be making an appearance
with apples and winter squash later

in the summer. In addition, each
week, generally, live music from local
entertainers is featured. This particular
week, Steve Snider from Fayette
entertained with country western
favorites.
This week, Bill and Julie Verhelst
from the Swanton/Neapolis area were
joined at the Farmers Market with
Sonny, one of the thirty alpacas on their
farm. Sonny makes appearances at
multiple Farmers Markets and even has
his own celebrity Facebook page, Sonny
Alpaca, which details his scheduled
appearances. The Verhlests offer items
that feature alpaca fur such as yarn and
both hand and needle felted items such
as socks. The texture of alpaca fur has
been compared to cashmere.
The Wauseon Downtown Association
has a vision for continually growing
the Farmers Market and meeting the
needs of local citizens. We have fruits,
vegetables, breads, cheeses, honey
something to fill the entire plate. And its
all local, Kerr explains. A theme of the
weekly market has been health. Blood
pressure checks are offered most weeks
as well. A future goal is to incorporate
local restaurants utilizing the local
produce in cooking demonstrations.
Kerr stresses that they are always
looking for new vendors. The cost is
only $5 a week or $50 a season. This
year, the season consists of 16 weeks.
The money goes into the Wauseon
Downtown Association fund and is used
to advertise the Farmers Market.
For locally produced items and great
fellowship, the community is invited to
spend some time Saturday mornings at
the Wauseon Farmers Market.
Tammy may be reached at
[email protected]
MORE WAUSEON AREA NEWS
Big Plans For The Month Of July At

The Fulton County Senior Center
On Friday, July 18, the Wauseon site
of the Fulton County Senior Center, will
feature a Cruise-In event between 11
a.m.- 1 p.m. They invite seniors to roll
in or on their antique or restored car,
truck, motorcycle, or bicycle. Seniors are
encouraged to come view the vehicles and
enjoy ice cream at the event. Please call
ahead for lunch reservations this day.
Join the Fulton County Senior
Center on Thursday, July 31 for a trip
to Toledo Museum of Art. They will leave
from the Wauseon site at 9:00am and
return around 3:00pm. Transportation
is provided. Museum admission is free,
but lunch at the Museum Cafe will be
on your own. If you would like to attend
this trip, you must reserve your spot by
calling 419-337-9299. Since its founding
in 1901, the museum has grown to
include more than 30,000 works of art
representing American and European
painting, the history of art in glass,
ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian
works, Asian and African art, medieval
art, sculpture, decorative arts, graphic
arts, and modern and contemporary
art. A donation of $2.00 is suggested for
transportation.
TAKE ME HOME Program: Do
you have a family member who has
difficulty speaking? Perhaps a loved one
with Alzheimers, dementia, autism or
Down syndrome? The Take Me Home
program of Fulton County may be for
you! The program consists of a database
of individuals who may have trouble
communicating their name and where
they live. In the event a person is lost

or separated from their loved ones, a
search of the database is made so the lost
individuals contact information may be
found and loved ones contacted. The Take
Me Home database contains a photo,
identifying characteristics and contact
information. It is a valuable tool for law
enforcement agencies as well as families
and caregivers. Registration is free and
simple. The Take Me Home program is
sponsored by Fulton County Prosecutor
Scott Haselman, Sheriff Roy Miller and the
Fulton County Board of Developmental
Disabilities. For more information, email
[email protected] or call
the Prosecutors office at 419-337-9240;
or the Sheriffs office at 419-335-4010; or
the Board of DD at 419-337-4575.
OSHIIP
sponsors
Welcome
to
Medicare webinars for those who are new
to Medicare. This is a great way to gain
information and get questions answered
in the comfort of your own home. Webinars
are viewed from a computer and are
free and open to the public. To register,
visit the Ohio Department of Insurance
website,
https://www.insurance.ohio.
gov and click on Medicare Services then
on OSHIIP and look for the registration
link. You have the following dates to
choose from for 2014: September 15 or
December 15. The webinars are from 6-7
pm. Please call Cheryl Witt at 419-3379299 if you have questions or need help
registering.
Fizz, Boom & Read At The

Wauseon Public Librarys Summer
Reading Program, July 21-25
Fizz, Boom & Read at the Wauseon
Public Librarys Summer Reading
Program, July 21-25! All of the programs
are free, but registration is required.
Please come into the library, and register
for the Summer Reading Program today.
On Monday, July 21 at 10:30 a.m.
and 2:00 p.m., the library will be hosting
a Frozen Movie Day, complete with a
popcorn snack.
On Tuesday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m.,
all of our area preschoolers and primary
school children are invited to the library
for a special Christmas in July Story
Time, complete with stories, crafts, and
activities.
On Wednesday, July 23 from 10:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m., the Wauseon Public
Library will host an all-day Mythbusters
Marathon in the downstairs Childrens
Room.
On Thursday, July 24, the Wauseon
Public Library will host a Make & Take

Winter Cupcake Decorating Day from
10:00 a.m.-noon and 5-7:00 p.m. All
children are encouraged to wear old
clothes and the library will provide all
decorating supplies.
On Friday, July 25, the library will
sponsor a Youth Cookie Decorating
Demonstration at 1:00 p.m. The
demonstration will be put on by
the Dough Box, with all hands-on
decorating materials provided by them.
To make sure there are enough, please
have all middle school and high school
youth, call the library and register for
the program today.
For more information on the Summer
Reading Program or any of these
activities, please email the Wauseon
Public Library at amy.murphy@oplin.
org or call 419-335-6626.
Fulton County Senior

Center To Host Cruise In
The Fulton County Senior Center is hosting a Cruise-In at the Wauseon site on
Friday, July 18th, 2014. All Fulton County Seniors are encouraged to roll in to the
Senior Center parking lot with their antique or restored car, truck, motorcycle or
bicycle from 11am-1pm. Ice cream treats will be served. Seniors are also encouraged
join in on lunch. To RSVP for lunch call 419-337-9299 by 1pm Thursday July 17th,
2014.
To receive notifications and updates regarding upcoming Senior Center events
via email or text, please visit www.fultoncountyoh.com and click the Notify Me tab
located on the home page.
Wauseon City Council

Accepts Resignation Of
Fred Allen; Seat Now Open
The motion to accept the resignation
of former Council Fred Allen was
unanimously approved by Wauseon City
Council during their regular session
on July 7. No comments were made
by council or other village officials in
attendance but the resignation follows
Allens two-county felony indictment.
Allen was indicted by a Fulton County
grand jury on one count of theft in office,
a fifth degree felony, and one count of
tampering with records, a third degree
felony.
Allen was arrested on the subsequent
warrant held by the Fulton County
Sherriffs Office on June 25. He was
released on his own recognizance and
arraigned in the Fulton County Common
Please Court. No hearing date has yet
been set.
Allens council term was set to expire
in 2015 and the remainder of that term
is now open. The city will be accepting
applications for that vacancy until July
18. An interview process will follow
beginning the week of July 21 and the
city is hopeful to have a new councilor in
place by the beginning of August.
Following the approval of Allens
resignation, council went on to hear from
Councilor Shane Chamberlin, who spoke
on behalf of the Park Board. The Boards
recommendation to purchase 8 recycling
containers to be placed at Biddle Park,
with a cost totaling $1239.02, was
unanimously approved. There will be one
container for aluminum cans and one
container for plastic bottles placed at four
different locations throughout the park.
Council President Heather Kost spoke
on behalf of the Personnel Committee,
which recommended that the definition
of a part-time city employee be changed
to someone working 32 hours or less to
someone working 30 hours or less. The
revision will put the citys employment
policies in alignment with the verbiage
of Obamas Health Care Act. That
recommendation was also unanimously
approved.
Moving on to hear department head
reports, Regional Planning Director David
Wright noted that he doesnt expect to
hear to hear any decisions about the
applications for the CDBG (Community

Block Development Grant) funds until
September. Wright also noted that there
is currently $395,000 in the countys
revolving loan fund and asked council to
seek out projects eligible for assistance.
When asked whether or not the current
Saras Garden project qualifies for the
use of these funds, Wright stated that it
does but only if it intends to meet certain
criteria such as being open to the public.
Fire Chief Rick Sluder had little to
report but accepted the gratitude given by
Mayor Doug Shaw for the fireworks show
and thanked the Police Department for
their assistance during the show. When
asked if donations can still be made for
the fireworks, Sluder responded, I sure
hope those donations come up to about
$7000.
Police Chief Keith Torbed noted that
16 people recently took and passed an
entrance exam for police officers and that
the next round of testing will begin soon.
Torbet also reported that the Fourth of
July events at Biddle Park went smoothly,
that there was only one accident that
evening, and that parking was cleared
out by 11:30 PM.
Torbet also informed council that the
department is seeking approval from
the FCC to shift to another approved
radio frequency which would allow the
purchase of a narrow banding license
with a federal grant. The approval has
been a long effort for the Wauseon
Police Department due to the Canadian
governments request to the FCC to deny
the department based on the narrow
banded frequencies interference with a
Canadian frequency.
The only legislative matter brought
before
council
was
a
resolution
authorizing the mayor to enter into an
amended agreement for a countywide
Emergency Management Agency. The
resolution passed with a 5-0 vote.
Also approved was a motion to
schedule a public hearing regarding
the final approval of the zoning change
for a PUD (planned unit development)
extension of Oldfield Village on July 21 at
7:00 PM in council chambers.
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Discover Inspiration At
Wauseon Public Librarys
Book Discussion Group
Discover inspiration in Jenny Jones

Just Between You and Me novel at the
Wauseon Public Librarys Inspirational
Book Discussion Group! The group will
meet Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. in
the librarys second floor meeting room.
The book discussion is free and is open
to everyone.
According to the book jacket, The
only thing scarier than living on the edge
is stepping off it. Maggie Montgomery
lives a life of adventure. Her job as a
cinematographer takes her from one
exotic locale to the next. When Maggies
not working, she loves to rappel off cliffs
or go skydiving. Nothing frightens her.
Nothing, that is, except Ivy, Texas, where

a family emergency pulls her back home
to a town full of bad memories, painful
secrets, and people Maggie left far
behindfor a reason. To save one little
girland herselfcan Maggie let go of
her fears and just trust God?
The library has ordered copies of the
book, so each group member may have
one. Stop by the library, and pick up
your copy today. For more information
on the book discussion group, please
contact the Wauseon Public Library at
[email protected] or call 419-3356626.
Warmer, Wetter & Wilder:

A Look Into German Heritage The Story Behind June 2014
MORE GENERAL AREA NEWS
With Larry Kruse In Archbold

Lawrence Larry Kruse will be giving
a PowerPoint presentation entitled In
Search of my German Roots on Sunday
July 20 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lutheran
Services Building across from Four County
School, 5 miles south of Archbold on Ohio
Route #66.
Kruse is a retired school teacher with
an interest in family genealogy and shares
his experiences in his searching of records
both here in America and also in Germany.
He has researched the families of Kruse,
Hinze, Meyer, Korte, Schulty, Beckman,
Schlotz, and Lienhardt families.
Kruse will share several mysteries that

still exist as part of the family histories.
He will also briefly look at both the High
and Low German languages and what
they show us about the German people.
German influences that still exist here in
northwestern Ohio will also be shown.
The Schnitzelbank Song will be sung
and refreshments will also be served. You
need not be a member of GLH to attend.
The program is in English. Guests are
always welcome.
Fulton County Soil & Water

District Growing Conservation
Awareness With Big Tree Contest
The Fulton Soil and Water Conservation
District in conjunction with the Ohio
Division of Forestry are hosting a Fulton
County Big Tree Contest. This contest
is open to Black Walnut trees located
on private properties throughout Fulton
County.
This contest is intended to be a fun
and interactive way to increase awareness
of old growth trees and to promote new
tree planting. It helps to keep the public
conservation minded and also promotes
the history of Fulton County and Northwest
Ohio.
The trees do not have to be nominated
by the property owner, but written
permission must be obtained from the
property owner to enter the contest. Trees
will be judged on circumference, total
vertical height, and the average diameter

spread of the trees crown.
The official nomination form must be
submitted to the Fulton SWCD, 8770 State
Route 108, Suite B, Wauseon, OH 43567
by August 1, 2014 at 4:00pm. Forms
can be picked up in the SWCD office, or
obtained from the website at http://swcd.
fultoncountyoh.com/bigtreecontest.htm.
The trees will be measured by the Division
of Forestry. The winner of the Fulton
County Big Tree award will be invited
as a guest to their Annual Meeting and
Banquet which will be held on September
9th, 2014. The winner will be awarded
a plaque and a 4-5 potted tree of their
choice (Black Walnut, Red Maple or Red
Oak).
Williams County Senior

Center July/August Highlights
The Williams County Senior Centers
have a variety of planned events for this
summer for seniors. On July 23, the Bryan
site will feature shopping and dinner
followed by the Bryan City Band concert.
An All American Sock Hop will be held
on July 31st at the Bryan Senior Center
with DJs Bill and Connie Brigle from 6:308:30. Those attending will enjoy music,
dancing, fellowship, and refreshments.
The August evening meal will be held
on Tuesday, August 12th at the Pioneer
site with bingo following dinner. The
Pioneer site is also packing book bags for
needy children. On August 21, they will
take a trip to Canal Boat ride in Grand
Rapids, Ohio. Call 419-737-3095 for more
information.
On August 4, Williams County
Department of Aging Executive Director
Donna Sprow will join seniors in Edon for
a lunch chat.
Each center offers a variety of different
activities such as bingo, cards, food
programs, shopping, Bible study, and
music. The Bryan, Montpelier, and West
Unity sites are open Monday through
Friday. The Pioneer, Edon, Edgerton, and
Stryker sites are open Monday through
Thursday. For more information about
programs and services available, please
call 419-633-4317.
Senior Fair Board To Host

Williams County Rib Fest
The Ohio Pork Council
is excited to announce the
upcoming Williams County
Rib Fest, to be hosted by
the Williams County Senior
Fair Board. The event will
be held at the pavilion
on the Williams County
Fairgrounds on Saturday,
July 26th, during the
annual Antique Tractor
Show. Pork ribs, pulled
pork sandwiches, other

related food items, beer,
and Rib Fest t-shirt sales
will all take place at the
pavilion between 4:00 pm
and 10:00 pm.
Rib Fest competitors
include Gibsons Barnyard
BBQ,
Sweetwater
Chophouse, Double H
BBQ, and Jewel Caf.
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sandwiches to be evaluated
on taste, tenderness, and
appearance, by both a panel
of judges and community
members. Teams will be
vying for titles such as
Judges Choice, Peoples
Choice, and Best Sauce.
The Williams County
Fair Board would like
to
invite
community
members from Williams
County and surrounding
areas to come out and
sample some delicious
pork ribs and pulled pork
sandwiches. Event visitors
will be able to enjoy event
entertainment from WLZZ
radio and a live DJ, and
experience
the
many
activities taking place at
the Antique Tractor Show.
A portion of all Rib Fest
proceeds will be donated to
the Williams County Senior
Fair Board, to be used
in building maintenance
and restoration of the
fairgrounds.
This will be a great
family-oriented
event
that everyone is welcome
to attend, stated Jeff
Burkholder, a Williams
County Pork Producer. We
are excited to be promoting
the pork industry, while
allowing people to come
out, indulge in ribs, food,
and friends, and to support
a good county fair. Proceeds
from the Rib Fest will help
the Fair Board to purchase
supplies like paint, to
be used when fixing up
barns, and making the
fairgrounds look nicer.
On behalf of the Ohio
Pork Council and the
Williams County Senior
Fair Board, we hope to
see you all at the Williams
County Rib Fest on July
26th!
By: Timothy Kays

With the arrival of warmer than

normal temperatures and a double blast
of severe thunderstorms, it looks like
weve finally turned the meteorological
corner in our area. June 2014 arrived
a tad on the blas side, but made a
distinct impression on the area with
a destructive severe thunderstorm on
June 23, and a cliffhanger on the night
of June 30 and July 1.
According to the monthly report from
the National Weather Service in North
Webster, Indiana (KIWX), June 2014
was a warm and wet month at the KFWA
observation station in Fort Wayne.
The overall weather pattern allowed
for a warm and humid airmass to stay
entrenched across the lower Great
Lakes region for much of the month,
the report said, ...which brought
periodic showers and thunderstorms to
the Fort Wayne throughout the month.
The thunderstorm and rainfall activity
was fairly scattered, and while portions
of the region had rainfall totals well
above normal, some areas north and
south of the Fort Wayne area actually
saw near or only slightly above normal
precipitation.
Temperatures were above normal,
and while the humidity throughout the
month made it feel very warm, actual air
temperatures were never too extreme,
the KIWX synopsis continued. Only two
days during June reached 90 degrees
at Fort Wayne. There were only seven
days during the entire month when the
average daily temperature was below
normal, but none during the last half
of the month. However only six June
days had average daily temperatures of
at least seven degrees or greater above
normal.
The average temperature in June at
Fort Wayne was 71.9 degrees, which is
1.8 degrees above normal, and ranking
it as the 29th warmest June on record.
The warmest temperatures was 93
degrees on the 17th and the coldest was
45, almost 14 degrees below normal, on
the 14th.
Total precipitation for the month of
June at Fort Wayne was 5.81 inches,
which is 1.65 inches above normal,
ranking it as the 14th wettest June on
record. Nearly the same amount of rain
fell at Fort Wayne during June 2013
when the monthly precipitation total was
5.91 inches, the KIWX report added. At
least a trace of rain fell at South Bend
during 18 days of the month. Twelve
of these days had measurable rainfall,
ten of which with at least a tenth of an
inch of rainfall. Four days had at least a
half inch of rainfall, and two days with
at least an inch of rainfall. The greatest
24-hour rainfall total was 2.22 inches
on the 18th and 19th, and the greatest
calendar day rainfall total was 1.73
inches on the 18th. On the note of the
precipitation, some of it fell in a nonetoo-friendly manner across the area.
On the afternoon of June 23, a severe
thunderstorm developed over Steuben
County and grew in size as it began a
march into Williams County around
1:00 pm. An apparent microburst took
down 13 utility poles on State Route 15,
about a quarter mile south of County
Road G. The storm went on to do more
damage in Fulton and Henry Counties.
On the afternoon of June 30, a strong
center of low pressure over northern
Minnesota dropped a cold front that
pressed southeastward, creating havoc
along the way. As the front advanced,
not one, but two quasilinear convective
systems (QLCS) developed ahead of
the front, keeping meteorologists from
Missouri, Iowa and Wisconsin glued
to their radar scopes. As the first line
progressed easterly, National Weather
Service meteorologists of the offices at
KLOT in Romeoville, Illinois, KMKX in
Dousman, Wisconsin, KGRR in Grand
Rapids, Michigan and KIWX knew that
they were going to have their hands full
for the next several hours.
As the first line advanced through
Illinois and Wisconsin, it developed a
strong bow, indicative of high winds at
the surface. Radar returns from KMKX
indicated the early presence of a mesolow
at the north end, just behind the line,
that was a likely instigator of the bow.
As the northern end moved over Lake
Michigan, the mesolow became well
defined in radar returns from KGRR,
appearing as a small-scale tropical
storm-like rotation just behind the
north end. When it made
landfall, it continued its
easterly push, with severe
thunderstorm warnings
being issued ahead of
its arrival. The southern
end came through Illinois
into Northern Indiana,
generating warnings of its
own...as well as several
tornado warnings. As it
moved to the east though,
the line became stretched
with the northern part
now far ahead of the southern. The

southern part weakened, and by the
time it crossed the halfway point to
Ohio, a little over five hours and 280
miles after its inception, it fizzled out
entirely.
Bullet #1 was dodged. Bullet #2,
the second QLCS, turned out to be far
more strong, sturdy, and unfortunately
deadly than its predecessor.
Beginning in eastern Iowa around
the local dinnertime, the second line
exploded as it moved easterly at an
average speed of over 60 miles per
hour. As it approached KLOT and the
Chicago metroplex, radar returns were
showing thunderstorm tops that were
reaching 70,000 feet in height and VIL
(Vertically Integrated Liquid) readings
at and above 70 Kg per cubic meter. It
is normally a given that VIL levels that
high are not just reflections of liquids,
but usually large and heavy hail shafts.
There was plenty of both to go around.
The northern end of this system hugged
the Indiana and Michigan line as it
advanced to the east. The southern end
began weakening with the setting of the
sun, but the northern end remained
potent as it crossed Lake Michigan
and moved into Indiana, generating
five tornado warnings in the northwest
part of the Hoosier State as it arrived
approaching the 11:00 hour.
KIWX issued severe thunderstorm
warnings ahead of the approaching
line, and multiple tornado warnings.
Confirmed EF-1 tornado touchdowns
were recorded in LaPorte County (two),
Starke County (two), Marshall County
(three), Kosciusko County (three),
Wabash County, Whitley County
and LaGrange County. As the line
hammered LaGrange County at about
1:30 am on July 1, it not only dropped
the aforementioned tornado that hit the
west side of LaGrange, it also produced
a pair of microbursts. The first did
damage to the south end of LaGrange,
uprooting trees and destroying a
significant portion of an exterior wall
at Parkside Elementary School. The
second microburst came down on the
northeast side of Big Long Lake, ripping
down trees and creating a damage path
through Stroh and on to Big Turkey
Lake. It was near the northeast side
of Big Long Lake that the microburst
felled an 8-foot diameter tree, slamming
it down through a house and fatally
injuring an occupant.
By this time, many of the small,
individual cells that were popping up
ahead of the line were also becoming
severe in their own right. At 1:44 am,
the National Weather Service issued a
severe thunderstorm watch for most of
Northwestern Ohio. Sixty seconds later,
Williams County was placed under a
severe thunderstorm warning, triggered
by one of those potent pop-up cells.
No damage was reported as a result of
the cell, but the winds behind it were
beginning to howl as the weakening line
approached. At 2:40 am, KIWX issued
a second severe thunderstorm warning
for Williams County, with Fulton
County soon to follow...the line was
entering Ohio.
After plowing through LaGrange
County, the northern end of the line
began to turn to the northeast, while the
remainder of the line continued to push
easterly. Much like its predecessor,
the resulting shift by the northern end
resulted in a stretching, and eventual
breaking of an already weakened line
to the south. Northern Williams and
Fulton Counties saw the worst of the
line on the Ohio side, but the continued
shift to the northeast eventually pulled
the line apart as it crossed over into
Lucas County, giving Toledo little more
than rain and wind. The event, which
covered seven states and 710 miles,
was finally packing it in and calling it
a day.
Looking ahead to the monthly
prognostications from the Climate
Prediction Center, our area is slated
to see a July with normal precipitation
levels, as well as normal temperatures.
Wait a minute...I need to look at that
again.
Yup...
normal
temperatures
AND precipitation. Sorry about the
interruption, dear friends.
Its been so long since Ive seen
normal around this neck o the woods,
Ive completely forgotten what normal
even means.
Timothy Kays can be reached at
[email protected]
A Tribute to
Our Local Williams and Fulton County

EMS Volunteers & Workers
Thank you for your service to our communities!
Williams County Emergency Medical Services:

A Lifeline Of Support Serving With Distinction
By: Mark Mercer
Emergency Medical Services are

rarely thought of as we past though
our normal routine and go about our
daily business. As a society, we have
become accustomed to knowing that
one simple call to 911 in an emergency will bring lifesaving assistance and
help will be on the way.
The staff and personnel of the Williams County Emergency Medical Services occupy the field here in Williams
County, and they are truly unsung heroes serving quietly in the background.
Local citizens understand that when a
call goes out for assistance, help will
arrive in a timely manner and that is
a reflection of the professionalism and
competence of these lifesaving angles.
The Williams County EMS is led
by Director Jim Hicks, and Director
Hicks is assisted by Training Coordinator Connie Brigle, who has served
the county since the inception of the
Williams County EMS in August of
1979. The organization consists of
15 full time Emergency Medical Technicians along with 75 EMTs categorized as Intermittent on call team
members. The Williams County EMS
also maintains Ambulances with basic lifesaving equipment in Edgerton,
Edon, Pioneer and Stryker along with
2 fully staffed Life Squads (Life Squad
1 and Life Squad 2) on station in the
county 24 hours a day with EMTs and
the full range of modern, up to date
lifesaving equipment. Life Squads 1
and 2 will position themselves strategically across Williams County in order to provide the greatest coverage
and quickest response times should
their services be needed. According to
Training Coordinator Brigle, residents
require EMS services on average approximately 300 times a month here
in Williams County.
The professionals who stand watch
24 hours a day at the EMS for the residents of Williams County fall in four
different main categories: First responders, EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic. Each level
in the profession has various requirements for education and training to
attain certification and become eligible
to perform services. The requirements
and level of care each category may
perform for patients may be found in
the Ohio Administrative Code (ORAC)
under section 4765, entitled State
Board of Emergency Medical Services.
For a first responder (Ex: Police
Officer, Sheriff Deputy, Firefighter,
etc.) ORAC 4765.35 defines the services they may perform as: A first
responder may provide limited emergency medical services to patients until the arrival of an emergency medical
technician-basic, emergency medical
technician-intermediate, or emergency medical technician-paramedic. In
an emergency, a first responder may
render emergency medical services
such as opening and maintaining an
airway, giving mouth to barrier ventilation, chest compressions, electrical interventions with automated de-
fibrillators to support or correct the

cardiac function and other methods
determined by the board, controlling
of hemorrhage, manual stabilization
of fractures, bandaging, assisting in
childbirth, and determining triage of
trauma victims. First Responders
are those who generally arrive at a call
first, as they may be in close proximity
to the individual requiring assistance.
These providers will stabilize the patient and render assistance until one
of the Life Squads arrive on the scene.
The next category EMT-Basic is defined by ORAC 4765.37 and the services a EMT-Basic may perform are:
An emergency medical technician-basic may operate, or be responsible for
operation of, an ambulance and may
provide emergency medical services to
patients. In an emergency, an EMTbasic may determine the nature and
extent of illness or injury and establish priority for required emergency
medical services. An EMT-basic may
render emergency medical services
such as opening and maintaining an
airway, giving positive pressure ventilation, cardiac resuscitation, electrical
interventions with automated defibrillators to support or correct the cardiac function and other methods determined by the board, controlling of
hemorrhage, treatment of shock, immobilization of fractures, bandaging,
assisting in childbirth, management
of mentally disturbed patients, initial
care of poison and burn patients, and
determining triage of adult and pediatric trauma victims. Where patients
must in an emergency be extricated
from entrapment, an EMT-basic may
assess the extent of injury and render
all possible emergency medical services and protection to the entrapped
patient; provide light rescue services
if an ambulance has not been accompanied by a specialized unit; and after
extrication, provide additional care in
sorting of the injured in accordance
with standard emergency procedures.
Along with the certification required
to become an EMT-Basic, continuing
education is a constant in the profession and with the rapid advances in
medical technology, essential. After
meeting specific educational requirements, an EMT-Basic will advance to
the next level of certification, EMTIntermediate.
An EMT-Intermediate certification
allows the EMT to perform additional emergency functions. EMT-Intermediate Certifications under ORAC
4765.38 allow the following level of
emergency services: An emergency
medical technician-intermediate shall
perform the emergency medical services described in this section in accordance with this chapter and any
rules adopted under it. An EMT-I may
do any of the following: Establish and
maintain an intravenous lifeline that
has been approved by a cooperating
physician or physician advisory board,
perform cardiac monitoring, perform
electrical interventions to support or
correct the cardiac function, administer epinephrine, determine triage of
PHOTO BY MARK MERCER
HEADQUARTERS ... Williams County EMS Headquarters off of State Route 15 1 mile
north of Bryan.
adult and pediatric trauma victims.

EMT-Intermediate certified individuals also perform all functions allowed
as an EMT-Basic, and as the training
progresses up each level of certification, more responsibilities are accumulated.
The final category of certification
as an EMT earns the professional the
title Paramedic, and the range of
medical services a Paramedic may perform increases, allowing the response
unit the ability to provide the full
range of lifesaving techniques available in a medical emergency. Under
ORAC 4765.39, a Paramedic may:
perform cardiac monitoring, perform
electrical interventions to support or
correct the cardiac function, perform
airway procedures, perform relief of
pneumothorax, Administer appropriate drugs and intravenous fluids, Determine triage of adult and pediatric
trauma victims. Paramedics make a
wide variety of medical decisions and
an individual holding a paramedic
certification has undergone extensive
training and education to attain this
level of qualification. In addition to
the functions performed at each level
of training, Williams County EMS performs numerous other tasks in their

daily mission.
The men and women of the Williams County EMS are highly trained
professionals who sit quietly in the
background until they are needed,
and when the call comes in, the residents of Williams County can count
on highly trained medical responders
to arrive on the scene and render life
saving aid to those in need. On average, 300 times a month someone in
Williams County calls for assistance.
The Williams County EMS responds to
a variety of calls ranging from medical
emergencies, trauma incidents, accidents of all types as well as performing transfer services from Montpelier
and Bryan Hospitals to larger facilities
throughout Northwest Ohio. Without
the dedication and professionalism of
these tireless public servants, residents would be missing a valuable and
essential means of attaining emergency aid, and their efforts are greatly appreciated all across Williams County.
Mark Mercer can be reached at
[email protected]
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A Tribute to
Our Local Williams and Fulton County

EMS Volunteers & Workers
Thank you for your service to our communities!
Wauseon Rescue System Works Every Day To Serve

The Citizens Of Wauseon and Fulton County
Proud to serve the Wauseon community and surrounding areas at a moments notice, the job of an
E.M.T is not always a rewarding job but these brave
men and women are willing every day to put their
lives on the line to protect the citizens of Wauseon
and Fulton County.
Wauseons rescue system came to life in the late
1930s when the need for a rescue squad was foreseen by the various Fulton County Fire Departments. The first rescue squad was then purchased
from the funds raised by the Wauseon Fire Departments Annual Feather Party. Since the 1930s,
equipment has been purchased with money from

this annual fundraiser with special equipment being donated by various organizations throughout
the years.
Fulton County has four advanced life support
units. ALS8 is the one stationed at the Wauseon
Fire Dept. and is staffed full time 24 hours a day 7
days a week. ALS8 has 3 full time paramedics and
2 full time E.M.TS.
The brave men and women that serve and protect
the citizens of Wauseon are:
Rick Sluder, Wauseon Fire Chief
Galen Chamberlin, Fire Fighter 2/Paramedic
Scott Hibbard, Fire Fighter 1/Paramedic
Lt. J.D Bowers, Fire Fighter 2/Paramedic
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Balloon Festival
Schedule of Events
Thursday,
July 17th

4pm 4H Chicken BBQ @ Williams County Fairgrounds

6:30-8:30pm Montpeliers Got Talent Show Auditions @ Main Street Park
Friday, July 18th

Downtown

6am- 9pm Visit local Food Eateries:
(Pops Pizza, Rowes, Cookies on Demand, Cool
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13508 St. Rt. 15 Montpelier, OH 43543
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Beanz, Tanos, Marcos, Subway, Pizza Oven,

McDonalds, Golden China, Wynns)
10:00am-8:00pm

11:00am-9:00pm

Trackside Modelers Open House

- model trains will be running
Food Vendors

11:00am

4:00pm

4:00pm

5:00pm

5:00pm- 9:30pm
St. Johns Lutheran Church

Sausage Sandwiches and Root beer Floats
Montpelier Presbyterian Church Annual Fish Fry
Montpelier Archery Fundraiser
@ Montpelier Fire Station-5 arrows/$5
(Walking Tacos, Pop and Bake Sale)
Montpelier Area Chamber of Commerce Bean
Contest FREE Beans!!
Downtown Alley Extravaganza
(T&M BBQ & BAKE, Weenie Dogs, Pops Homemade

Ice Cream- Featuring Cookies on Demand and
Cool Beanz)
(Face Painting, Photo-Booth, Caricatures, Dunk

Booth, Entertainment by John Reichle)

5:30pm Opening Ceremony: Downtown Parade of
Pilots- Invocation by Pastor Richard Blank,
St. Pauls United Methodist Church Podium @ Empire and Main St.

5:30pm Bean Sprouts Helium Balloon Lift Off
by Friends of the Library, Montpelier
Parks-Rec and Surely Daisies @ Empire St.

5:30pm British Motorcycle Cruise In @ Empire Street

6:30pm Passport for Prize drawing
Podium @ Empire and Main St.
6:30pm-8:30pm Montpeliers Got Talent Show
Finals @ Main Street Park
NWO Elite performance @ Intermission

7:00pm Montpelier Fire Department Bucket Brigade
@ Montpelier Fire Station Children and Adult
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Children 10 and under FREE w/adult}

6pm-11pm
7:00pm-11:00pm

7:00pm
6:00pm-6:45pm

8:45pm
Beer Garden ( Must be 21 with ID)

Entertainment by DJ- Nightshift
Hot Air Balloon Launch/Flight
Hot Air Balloon Rides available for purchase
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7:00am-11:00am

7:00am

7:15am

10:00am-1:00pm

10:00am-2:00pm

10:00am-8:00pm

11:00am

4:00pm

Montpelier Rotary Pancake And Sausage

Breakfast @ Montpelier Fire Station
Downtown Hot Air Balloon Fly Over
Montpelier Firefighters Association
5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run/Walk
@ Montpelier Exempted Village Schools
North Parking Lot
Ugly Veterans Car Wash
@ the American Legion building
Williams County Humane Society
Dog Wash @ Maxton Motors
Trackside Modelers Open House
model trains will be running
St. Johns Lutheran Church- Sausage
Sandwiches and Root beer Floats
Annual Bean Days Parade
Making Montpelier a Vacation Destination
(Line up @ 3pm- Fairgrounds)
Fairgrounds
Parking/ticketing starting @ 5:00pm {$7 per person-($5 w/canned good) Veterans FREE,
Children 10 and under FREE w/adult}
6:00am-6:45am

7:00am-9:00am

9:00am-6:00pm

9:00am-6:00pm

Hot Air Balloon Rides available for purchase

($250 per passenger) by Fly Ohio Ballooning
Tethered Balloon Rides available for
purchase ($10 per passenger)
Pre-Glow Expo
(Crafts/Vendors/Sponsor Booths)
Bean Sprouts Kids Korner
(Bounce Houses, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo,

Face Painting, Caricatures, Photo-Booth)
9:00am-11:00pm Food Vendors: (Weenie Dogs, Slammin
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Sammies, T&M BBQ, BlazinBabes, Fair

Foundation, Kettle Corn, Corn on a Stick,
Bakes Concessions, Pops Homemade Ice
Cream, Country Chef)
Machine and Ground Up Landscaping)
8:45pm Hot Air Balloon Glow
Sunday, July 20th

Downtown

7:00am

1pm-5pm

Montpelier Rotary Breakfast

Saturday, July 19 7 -11 am
11:00am-11pm Beer Garden Must be 21 with ID

11:00am NWO Elite Corn Hole Tournament
and Fund Raiser
11:00am-11:30am Entertainment by Jaessings
11:30am- 2:00pm Entertainment by Jim Weber Acoustics
4:30pm-6:30pm Entertainment by Billy Dean Ledford
5:30pm-8:00pm Montpelier Cruise In
5:00pm-6:45pm Hot Air Balloon Rides available for purchase

7:00pm Hot Air Balloon Launch/Flight
7:00pm-11:00pm Entertainment by Dysfunkshun Band
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Pancakes, Sausage,
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Insurance or Day of the Walk @ Jim and Marty

Brace Host House 501 Empire Street
Just Add Kids will be on Empire St. Friday and
Saturday with their inflatables.
Other Misc. activities will be going on throughout the weekend.

Dates and times of events are subject to change.
No coolers or glass bottles allowed and No pets No entrance to Fairgrounds on
County Road M All scheduled events, balloon flights and glows are subject to
change and are limited to weather conditions
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Devotional Thought / Fellowship of Christian Athletes

BY: REX STUMP - BAD TRADE?!
One of the worst trades

in history according to
sports analyst took place
in 1920. Looking for cash
to finance the musical
No, No, Nanette, Red
Sox owner Harry Frazee
sold baseballs greatest
player, Babe Ruth, to the
Yankees for $100,000,
plus a $300,000 loan.
What was the impact?
Have you ever heard of
the Curse of the Bambino? Babe Ruth hit 665
of his 714 career homers for the Yankees, including 54
in his first season in the Bronx. He also helped lead the
Yankees to 7 World Series appearances and 4 titles, and
to somethe greatest dynasty in the history of professional sports was born.
Another poor trade took place when NFL Atlanta Falcons Coach, Jerry Glanville said, it would take a plane
crash for Brett Favre see snaps in a real game. Favre
went 0-4 in passing and took a sack for an 11 yard loss
his rookie season with the Falcons. Coach Glanvilles
attitude and Favres rookie stats was enough for the
Falcons to trade Brett away. The result? I believe Brett
Favres MVP-Hall of Fame Career-Super Bowl- recordbreaking life in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers
says it all.
If you are an avid sports fan, you are probably discovering that there is a ton of talk about certain NBA
star players being traded or switching teams. All this
trade talk saturates the sport talk shows. Some people
are curious and want to know where these players will
land. Most people could care less about where these
millionaire ball players will play. All the talk about
these high profile athletes getting traded seems a little
distant to most of us.
Do me a favor and think about the last time you
made a trade. As a kid, it may have been ball cards or
candy. As an adult, it may have been work hours or

position. It could have been clothes or a spot in line
when was the last time you made a trade? Was it a
good trade? Typically, we wont know if its a good trade
immediately. It may take time before we see the results
of our trade.
Let me share one more bad trade with you. When
God gave Moses the 10 Commandments, the people
waited below whining about Moses being gone. Aaron,
Moses brother, was left in charge and the people begged
and complained to him about the need for a god to lead
them. They gathered all the gold, melted it down, and
made a golden calf to worship. In Psalm 106:19-20,
there is a reference to this moment in history. The
people made a calf at Mount Sinai; they bowed before
an image made of gold. They traded their glorious God
for a statue of a grass-eating bull. They forgot God,
their savior, who had done such great things in Egypt.
Did you read that closely? They traded God for a
statue of a grass-eating bull! Thats not a good trade!
We know the story, we read that sentence and laugh
at those people. But are we any different? We replace
God with our own statuespromotion, sports, work,
lust, acceptance, championships, medals, toned bodies. Are we any different than those who traded God
for a golden bull? Lets be honest and realize that anything can become an idol in our lives.
Dont make a bad trade! The impact is life-changing!
Where is God at in your priorities and schedule? Where
is God when it comes to giving? Where is God when it
comes to spending time in worship with other Christians? Its time all of us honestly examined how our
trade life is doing. As the Psalmist mentioned they
forgot God, their SAVIOR, who had done such great
things
Dont forget your Savior and all He has done for you!
Remember the very command that God gave to His people (which includes you and I) You must not have any
other god but me. (Exodus 20:3)
For more reading, check out; Exodus 20:1-6; Exodus 32; and Mark 12:30.
July Edon Community Meal Planned In Cooney
Winning The Battle

For A Generation
HOW LARGE IS YOUR BIBLE?
Recently, I received as a gift a new translation of the

Bible, the New English Version. This particular version
of scripture reads like a more contemporary record of
the biblical narrative of Gods work in human history.
With this translation as an addition to my library of Bible
translations I have a full complement of the most popular
translations of scripture.
However, it is not the number of translation of Bibles
that one owns that ultimately matters but whether we
are obedient to the principles of scripture when it comes
to personal faith and practice. For example, in a recent
Turning Point daily devotional, David Jeremiah writes:
According to the Guinness Book of Records, the smallest
New Testament in the world can fit on your fingertip.
It can be read with a powerful magnifying glass and is
designed to be worn as a pendant or lapel pin.
Theres nothing wrong with wearing our witness or
having lapel pins to spark conversations about Christ, but
the Bible isnt a talisman. The words the Bible contains
are what make it special. The Lord told the Israelites
to teach the Scripture to their children, to wear them
as a sign on their foreheads, and to write them on the
doorposts of their homes. It was Gods way of reminding
them to keep Scripture close and accessible. Some turned
this into a ritual and began wearing phylacteries, little
leather boxes containing a verse from the Law.
Its all right to have verses at our fingertips, and
there are great ways to display our love for Scripture;
but remember, the best place for the Word of God is
in our hearts and minds. Its not about a ritual but a
relationship.
How large is your Bible? Hopefully, it is big enough
to initiate saving faith in your life. The Apostle Paul pit it
this wayRomans 10:17 (KJV), 17 So then faith cometh
by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Rick Jones, Executive Director,
Defiance Area Youth for Christ.
For more information about the work of Youth for Christ,
419-782-0656, or email: [email protected]
Bethlehem Christian Union Church

Invites you to our services:
Sunday School: 9:30 am
Worship Hour: 10:30 am
Sunday Evening: 7:00 pm
Our services are Bible centered

with an Evangelistic approach,
and a call to decision. Gospel
music is Traditional with a blend
of Southern Gospel.
Nursery provided For

infant to 2 yrs - am
Jr. Church (1) For
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Jr. Church (2) For
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We are located at the corner of
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MONTHLY GATHERING Edon Area Ministerial Association extends an open invitation to area residents and
families to join them for their monthly Community Free Meal set for Tuesday, July 29, 2014 in Cooney. Make
plans now to stop by Northwest Community Center (located at County Road P-50 and State Route 49) between
5:00-7:00 p.m. for an evening filled with plenty of fun, food and fellowship for all to enjoy! Junes hosts from
Edon United Methodist Church ~ Larry Buck, Carol Buck, Darlene Holden, Ed Ott, Peggy Disbro, Bonnie
Chapin, Dick Chapin, Vicki Kline, Cindy Ott and Lamar Kline ~ hope to see you there!
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247 N. Brunell St.

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WEST UNITY VILLAGE - ORDINANCE 2014-05

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 1305.03
OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES AND ADOPTING NEW SECTION 1305.03 TITLED NOTICE TO
OWNER AND OCCUPANT TO CHAPTER 1305 OF
THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES AND DECLARING
THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY.
HELP WANTED - PART-TIME MEAL DELIVERY DRIVER

- The Fulton County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for the position of part -time Regular
Meal Delivery Driver. This person will report to the Fulton
County Senior Center in Wauseon daily to perform delivery duties as per assigned route, Monday through Friday,
10:00 a.m. to completion of assigned route, minimum two
hours. The starting wage will be $8.00 per hour. All interested candidates should send applications to the Fulton County Senior Center or visit www.fultoncountyoh.
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Att: Kim Grime, Fiscal Officer
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AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE, ADOPT AND ENACT THE 2014 REPLACEMENT PAGES TO THE
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AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATIONS FOR
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STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMEBER 31, 2014.
Wanted
WANTED TO BUY - Junk cars & trucks, dead or alive, top
dollar $ paid. 419-708-1615, 419-335-1358.
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LEGAL - Bridgewater township trustees will be auctioning
a Agco 3007 disc mower on July 26th 2014 at the Williams County Fairgrounds. Auction starts at 9am.
Storage
STORAGE - West Unity Storage Units for Rent. Month To
Month Rates - Call 419/924-5007. 10x20 $49 10x10 $38
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FOR SALE - Do you love history? Do you love FAYETTE?
1916 Fayette Tattler (Yearbook), good condition. $20.
419-630-4305.
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garage w/cement floor & drive. The other outbuildings are in rough
condition, but many possibilities are available here and remember
selling absolute to the highest bidder. Contact Shane Sumner
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TERMS: 10% (non-refundable) down sale day, balance in 30 days
when marketable title will be presented to buyer. Possession at closing. 2013 annual taxes of $695.00 and will be pro-rated upon closing.
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Real Estate/Auctions
PUBLIC AUCTION
THURSDAY, JULY 17TH, 2014 @ 5:00 PM

Nice clean household items Lawn mower
Antiques & Collectibles Tools Miscellaneous
LOCATION: 16806 US Rt 20-A West Unity, Ohio
(Jefferson Estates)
WE HAVE SOLD THE HOME FOR THE MILLERS, NOW
SELLING THE REMAINING PERSONAL PROPERTY:
TOOLS & GARAGE: Simplicity Broadmoor Hydro 14 W/ Leaf Vac;
Push Mower; Lawn Sweeper; Spread Wheel Barrow; Hand & Lawn
Tools; Battery Charger; Shop Vac; Air Tank; Small Anvil; Step Ladders;
Grinder; Ext Cords; Rakes. FURNITURE: Dining Table & 6 Chairs;
China Hutch; Small Chest Of Drawers; Sofa; Misc Chairs; Mirror; Coffee Table; Grand Father Clock; Card Table & Chairs; Bedroom Set;
Lamps. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Oak Buffet W/Mirror, Serpentine Front, Claw And Ball Feet; Old Carpenters Tool Chest Dated 1849;
Victorian Dresser W/Marble Inlay; Oak High Boy Dresser; Treadle Sewing Machine; Bucket Bench; 3 Drawer Dresser; Nail Bench From Unity
Lumber Co.; Octagonal Table; Old Framed Slate; Old School Desk;
HOUSEHOLD & MISC: Washer & Dryer; Round Oak Dining Room
Table W/6 Chairs; Recliner; Floral Sofa; Brown Rocker W/Matching
Ottoman; GE Stereo; Humidifier; End Table; Ice Cream Freezer; Luggage; Golf Clubs; Fans; Christmas Dcor; Kitchen Items; Misc Glassware. TERMS: Cash, Check W/ Bank Letter, Visa Or M/C. 10% Buyers
Premium To Be Added.
PUBLIC AUCTION
SATURDAY, JULY 19TH, 2014 @ 9:00 AM

3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOME & PERSONAL PROPERTY
LOCATION: 419 SOUTH ALLEN ST., BRYAN, OH 43506

MS. WILLIAMS HAS MOVED INTO AN APARTMENT
& IS SELLING THIS
3-4 BEDROOM, 1 STORY HOME
Roomier then it appears with main level bedroom and full bath, with
2 or 3 bedrooms up. Large enclosed rear porch, partial basement,
att. garage and 2 lawn sheds. Replacement windows and other
recent improvements, this will make an affordable home or good
rental. Be prepared, home offered at Noon. Taxes: $ 713.90 per
year to be prorated at closing. Terms: 10 % down day of sale balance at closing. Personal Property: Lg. old Victorian style 2 door
book case, massive dining room suite w/buffet and other pieces of
furniture, figurines, glassware and other collectibles and 100s of
boxes w/ lots of misc. items some yet to be discovered, a treasure
hunt in each one you wont want to miss out. Appliances: Refrigerator; Washer & Dryer. Terms on Personal Property: Cash, check,
Visa or MasterCard day of sale. Subject to 10% buyers premium.
SHIRLEY A. WILLIAMS, OWNER
WILSON AUCTION & REALTY CO., LTD.

419-636-5500
241 S. Main St., Bowling Green, OH
43402 419-354-7653
Toll Free: 866-870-5500
Auctioneers: Wayne M. Wilson CAI, Brent J. Wilson CAI

Denver N. Geitgey CAI, Fred Nott, Keith Whitman,
William H. Retcher, Shad T. Ridenour CAI, Richard
Reed, Rick Roth, Bart Westfall, Justin VanAlstine
Apprentice Auctioneer: Dave Dempsey
COME JOIN US FOR A VERY NICE EVENING AUCTION

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS AND PHOTOS.
DENVER & MARGARET MILLER, OWNERS
WILSON AUCTION & REALTY CO., LTD.

419-636-5500
241 S. Main St., Bowling Green, OH
43402 419-354-7653
Toll Free: 866-870-5500
Auctioneers: Wayne M. Wilson CAI, Brent J. Wilson CAI
Denver N. Geitgey CAI, Fred Nott, Keith Whitman
William H. Retcher, Shad T. Ridenour CAI, Richard Reed
Rick Roth, Bart Westfall, Justin VanAlstine
Apprentice Auctioneer: Dave Dempsey
www.WilsonAuctionLtd.com
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Edon Northwest Local Board Of Education

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CONTEMPLATION Edon Northwest Local Board of Education members Dave

Mrs. Troyers resignation is effective

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Area Obituaries & Death Notices

Betty J. Tenarvitz (1924 - 2014)

Margaret L. McAdams (1934 - 2014)

Jeremy J. Leu (1978 - 2014)

Sharon M. Richmond (1952 - 2014)

Jeremy J. Leu, age 35, of rural Delta, passed away

Rodney A. Lumbardo (1960 - 2014)

He was a former member of the Archbold American

Dorothy L. Burkhart (1930 - 2014)

George E. Davis (1929 - 2014)

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NORTHWEST OHIO COVERAGE AREAS

William P. Hoops (1930 - 2014)

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Irene C. Midtgard (1923 - 2014)

Williams County Humane Society

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