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By: T.J. Hug

THE VILLAGE REPORTER

The son of a superintendent, itseemed to be manifest destiny that

Dr. John Granger would end up in thesame line of work, though few couldhave predicted how prolic his career as

an administrator would be. Of course,

before his father was a superintendent,he was a farmer, which led to the rurallifestyle having a profound impact on

him.It should come as no surprise then

that Granger was immediately attracted

to the Superintendent opening at EdonLocal Schools.

Dr. Granger has followed a longand diverse academic career path.Graduating with a Bachelor's Degree

in Elementary Education fromWright State University in 1979, he

immediately found work teaching sixthgraders at Celina City Schools. Three

years into the position, Granger made

a realization about his long term goals.I gured out that I wanted to be a

principal.In order to meet this desire, Granger

returned to Wright State, earning hisMaster's Degree in Administrationand Supervision in 1983. Again, he

quickly put his skills to use, servingas Elementary Principal at Hardin-

Houston Local Schools in Houston,Ohio. He had been working at the

school for four years when

discussions with his wife,

whom he married while at

Hardin-Houston, broughtabout another life altering

decision.

We decided that, ifI was going to get my

Doctorates Degree, that

I should do it before wehave kids, Dr. Granger

recalled.

Setting out to do justthat, Granger enrolled

at Miami University in

Oxford. Two years later,in 1989, he obtained his

Ph.D in Administration

and Personnel Studies.Shortly afterward, Dr.

Granger accepted the

Superintendent positionfor Edgerton Local

Schools.

That's when he metKent Adams.

Adams was in the

later portion of his thirty

year run as Edon'sSuperintendent. As

an unwritten rule, new

superintendents weretaken under the wing of

a veteran to the position.

Granger quickly becameAdams understudy. Years later, when

Granger became interested in the Edon

Superintendent job himself, his rst callwould be to Adams.

Four years into his tenure as

Edgerton's Superintendent, Grangerlled a vacancy as the Superintendent

of the Williams County Schools ServiceCenter. During his time with the servicecenter, a new state law mandated that

centers serving less than 8,000 students

had to merge with neighboring counties.Williams combined with Deance,

Fulton, and Henry Counties to create

the Northwest Ohio Educational ServiceCenter, located in Archbold. Granger

was chosen as the organization's rst

Superintendent.As both his wife's and his own

parents began to get older, Dr. Granger

found an opening closer to their families

in Mercer County in 1997. The job wasyet another superintendent position,

this one in the Anna School Distict.

Anna provided some unique challengesfor Granger, namely the erecting of a

new school building.

For nine years Granger worked atAnna Local Schools. Then, in 2006,

he moved on to Anthony Wayne Local

Schools, where he once again ran thedistrict as Superintendent. He was

there for four years before retiring in

2010.Starting in 1995, Dr.

Granger had served as

an Adjunct Professor inEducation Administration

at Bowling Green State

University. After hisretirement in 2010,

he acted as a Visiting

Assistant Professor inEducational Training and

Leadership Studies at TheUniversity of Toledo for

one year. Then it was ...

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After rumors had been circulating

for some time throughout Montpelier,

word came down from the corporate

ofce last Monday.

The local Shopko store will be closing

its doors in a few months.

With stores situated in twenty-one

states, the Shopko brand has been

a mostly a successful one. The three

billion dollar retail company came to

call Montpelier one of its homes when

it purchased smaller chain empire

Pamida in 1999. It wasn't until 2012,

however, that Shopko chose to put their

name in front of former Pamida stores.

This is when Shopko ofcially came toMontpelier.

So why is the Hometown Store

leaving the Montpelier community?

The store is closing due to

deteriorating sales, claimed Michelle

Hansen, Shopko Foundation Media

Manager. It wasn't performing up to

our standards.

April 4 has been pegged as the store's

last day of operation. However, those

attempting to use the Shopko pharmacy

will nd the apothecary already shut

down. Registered customers shouldn't

be surprised by this development,

though, as they should have been

informed by the company in advance,

according to Hansen.

All pharmacy records are

transferring and patients will benotied.

It still remains unclear as to why the

pharmacy has ceased functioning so

much earlier than the rest of the store.

Those who routinely used the Shopko

service will nd that their records have

been transferred to Rings Pharmacy in

downtown Montpelier.

Some have speculated that the

closing of the Montpelier Shopko is the

product of a company wide failing, which

in turn has led to many stores being

shut down. Despite the neighboring

Archbold facility also closing its doors,

this is not the case. In fact, the Green

Bay based business is quite healthy

overall. So much so that the chain will

be expanding in 2015.

We are on track to open new

Hometown Stores this year, Hansen

announced.

There may be as many as fteen new

stores erected or installed by Shopko in

the near future. The decision to close

the Montpelier branch was made based

strictly upon facts relating to local

sales.

As for the current employees of the

Montpelier retail store, Shopko will

do what it can to make this time less

difcult.

We make every effort to transfer

employees to other locations and

provide severance packages (to those

leaving). State Hansen.

The corporate Media Manger was

unable to conrm or deny the awarding

of severance pay to outgoing employees.

By the time this edition reaches

print, the liquidation process should bewell underway at Shopko.

T.J. Hug can be reached at

[email protected]

Shopko To Vacate Montpelier

By: Chelsie Firestone


The January 8 meeting of the West

Unity Village Council marked the start of

the annual re-organization of its members,

primarily the naming of the President forthe remainder of the year. Nominations

were made for both Kevin Gray and Dave

Short, with Short being absent from the

meeting. The counting of the silent votes

made after nominations closed saw Gray

being named the Council President for

2015. Mayor Peggy Bernath noted that

subsequent changes in committees will be

made available by the February meeting.

While Village Administrator Ric Beals

was also absent from the meeting, Mayor

Bernath did read from the report that

Beals had submitted, informing Council

that all paperwork has been completed

to give Roger Short ownership of the lot

behind town hall. Bealss report also

indicated that Village employees are

continuing tree removal and have recently

repaired a water main between South

Main and South Liberty.

Bealss report also noted that the salt

and plow trucks have recently starting

going out for their rst times of the year

and that all equipment is in good shape

and ready to take on the winter.

Additionally, Mayor Bernath noted in

her report that Beals will be graduating

the Tree Academy on January 15. Council

gave their congratulations on his efforts.

Additionally, Bernath noted that

January 9 was Law Enforcement

Appreciation Day and, as such, she

expressed her gratitude towards Police

Chief J.R. Jones and the West Unity

Village Police Department as a whole for

the work that they do in the community

and to keep the Village safe.

The next meeting of the West Unity

Village Council will be held on February

12 at 7:30 PM in council chambers.

Chelsie can be reached at

[email protected]

West Unity Village Council NamesKevin Gray 2015 Council President

PHOTO PROVIDED

NEW PRESIDENT Kevin Gray will be

serving as the West Unity Village CouncilPresident for 2015.


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T H E V I L L A G E R E P O R T E R

A r e a O b i t u a r i e s & D e a t h N o t i c e s

Allen B. Hootman, age

70, of Evansport, passed

away Sunday evening,

December 21, 2014 at

Deance Area Inpatient

Hospice. Prior to hisretirement he worked as

a carpenter and also as

a machine operator at

Napoleon Products and

Scranton Machine.

Allen was born in

Hicksville, Ohio on

November 6, 1944, the

son of Walter and Mary

(Patterson) Hootman. On

December 1, 1978 he

married Arlene Gasser,

and she survives. He was

a member of the Evansport United Methodist Church.He enjoyed golng, reading and shing. He was an

Army Veteran of the Viet Nam War.

Surviving are his wife, Arlene, children, Rex(Karie) Hootman, Stephen (Joyce) Hootman, Misti

(Josef) Rodriquez, Craig Starry, Christine (Alan)Carnahan, and Linda Shipman. Also surviving are 19

grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers,Roger and Jerald Hootman and sister, Juanita Roush.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters,

Carma Scott, Margaret Hootman and Mary Essley, andbrother, Robert Hootman.

The family requests that memorial contributions

be given to the Evansport United Methodist ChurchBuilding Fund or Deance Area Inpatient Hospice. The

Grisier Funeral Home in Stryker has been entrusted

with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered

to the family at www.grisierfh.com

Allen B. Hootman (1944 - 2014)

V E T E R A N

Wayne D. Donaghue,

age 71, of Swanton, passed

away peacefully at home

in his sleep Thursday

morning, January 1,

2015. He was born in

Douglas, Oklahoma on

October 10, 1943 to the

late Rev. D.W. Donaghue

and Helen (Higbee)

Donaghue. Wayne was a

1961 graduate of Newark

High School in Newark,

OH. On August 20, 1966

he married Connie Meeks

and she survives.

Wayne was a Vietnam

War Veteran having served

as a Chaplains Assistantwith the U.S Army stationed in Korea. He attended The

Ohio State University, Simpson College and played

baseball for Huntington University graduating in1966 with a degree in education. Wayne was a school

teacher and basketball coach in Newark at Lincoln

Junior High School and Central (Kennedy) Junior HighSchool. He later was employed by Aetna Insurance

for 10 years, Majestic Fireplace Co., Olan Mills and

Sauder Woodworking before retiring. Wayne was a

lifelong Buckeye fan and collector of H.O. scale trains.Other hobbies included woodworking, photography

and videography.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Connie;daughter, Mieke (Lyle) Patrick; sisters, Betty (David)

Stout of West Des Moines, Iowa, Carolyn (R. Stewart)

Beck of Newark, OH, and Sharon (James) Bartoe of

Buckeye Lake, OH; grandchildren, Annika, Evelyn andDrew Patrick and many loving nieces and nephews.

In lieu of owers, contributions may be made to the

family. Online condolences may be sent to the familythrough our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com

V E T E R A N

Wayne D. Donaghue (1943 - 2015)

Clark W. Olson, age 91,

of Wauseon, passed away

peacefully at his home

surrounded by his loving

family Christmas evening,

December 25, 2014. Hewas born on July 25,

1923 in Soldier, Iowa to

the late Oscar C. Olson

and Hannah (Tanberg)

Olson. Clark attended

Soldier School in Iowa.

On December 18, 1952 he

married Agnes Hamman

and shared 62 years

together.

Clark was a farmer in

Iowa prior to moving to

Ohio in 1962. Clark was a

WWII Veteran having served with the U.S Army. Before

retiring he worked at Dana Corporation. Clark and

Agnes spent 13 years in Arizona enjoying retirement in

the sunshine until returning to Ohio in 2010. He was

a member of the Delta American Legion and Trinity

Lutheran Church in delta. Clark enjoyed the outdoorsand woodworking, but most of all he enjoyed spending

time with his family and making memories.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death

by his brother, Wilbur Olson; and sisters, Doris

Jackson and Lavonne Olson. Clark is survived by his

wife Agnes; daughter, Kalli (Keith) Hintz of Delta; son,

Jon (Carolyn) Olson of Houston, TX; grandchildren,

Olivia Olson, Amanda (Andy) Oehlers, Andria (Andrew)

Philpot and Adam Clark Hintz and great grandchildren,

Ayden, Anderson, Zachary and Clark.

A private memorial service was held at Trinity

Lutheran Church in Delta. Pastor Eric Markovich

ofciated. Interment will be at Winameg Cemetery near

Delta.

In lieu of owers, contributions are suggested to

Library for the Blind, 325 Superior Ave, N.E, Cleveland,

OH 44114 or Trinity Lutheran Church, 410 Taylor St.,

Delta, Ohio 43515 in Clarks memory. Arrangementshave been entrusted with Barnes Funeral Chapel,

5825 St. Hwy. 109 in Delta. Online condolences may

be sent to the family through our website at www.

barnesfuneralchapel.com

Clark W. Olson (1923 - 2014)

V E T E R A N

Virginia L. Nofziger, age

92, of Pettisville, passed

away Monday, December

22, 2014 at Glenn Park

of Deance. Prior to her

retirement she worked

for the former United

Telephone Company in

Archbold and Wauseon.

Virginia was born in

Wauseon on May 15,1922, the daughter of

the late Aaron and the

late Jennie (Aeschliman)

Smith. On May 31, 1941

she married Howard E. Nofziger, and he preceded her in

death in 1996. Virginia was a member of the ArchboldEvangelical Church. She loved spending time with her

children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are her four children, a daughter,Sharon (James) Haskell of Traverse City, MI and their

daughter, Sue (Steve) Merriman and children, Troy,

Trisha and Traci; their daughter, Lori (Charles) Fedewa

and children, Nicholas and Alissa; and their son,Michael (Jennifer) Haskell and children, Lauren and

Claire; a son, John (Janice) Nofziger, and his daughter,

Tara Nofziger; a son, David (Susan) Nofziger, and theirchildren, Angel (Michael) Klump and Emily (Mikey)

Skoglund and daughter, Autumn; and a son, Philip

(Robin) Nofziger, and their daughter, Sara (David) Reid,and children, Mia and Calvin; and their son, Mark(Adelle) Nofziger, and children, Owen and Molly; and

their son, Alex Nofziger. She was preceded in death by

four brothers and two sisters.The family requests that memorial contributions be

given to the Archbold Evangelical Church.

Virginia L. Nofziger (1922 - 2014)

Jan L. Brown, 69, of

Cooney, lost her long,

hard fought battle with

cancer early Monday

morning. She passed

away peacefully at home

surrounded by the people

who loved her most. She

was born on September 5,1945 in Wauseon, Ohio

to James L. and Marvel

L. (Miller) Strohl, Sr. Jan

graduated from Montpelier

High School in 1963.

Jan worked at Sauders Manufacturing in Archbold

for 10 years, doing the drafting and cost estimating of

projects. For most of her life she painted and decorated

homes. While she lived in Montana she owned and

operated All about Blinds and was also a UPS del ivery

driver for about 7 years.

She is survived by two sons, Nathan (Robin) Brown of

West Unity and Douglas (Kristal) Brown of Montpelier;

one daughter, Norene Brown of Big Timber, Montana;

eleven grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren;

three brothers, Jim Strohl, Jr., of Cooney, Ohio, Lyle

(Denise) Moore of Bloomeld, Iowa, and Michael (Carol)

Moore of Stryker; four sisters, LuCinda Spieth of

Richmond, Virginia, Sue (Dale) Foor of Cody, Wyoming,Dr. Karen (Peter) Clark of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

and Terri (David) Waid of Ocala, Florida.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents.

Donations may be made to CHP- Hospice. Online

condolences can be left for the family at www.

thethompsonfuneralhome.com

Jan L. Brown (1945 - 2014)

Louis Lou W.

Harding, 75, of Pioneer,

and formerly of Norwalk,

passed away unexpectedly

December 26, 2014 as the

result of a motor vehicle

accident. He was born

on September 4, 1939 in

Norwalk, Ohio to William

Alonzo and Mary Loretta

(Logan) Harding. Lou

proudly served his country

in the United States Navy.

On August 9, 1996 he

married Shirley R. Young

and she survives.

After his time in theNavy Lou worked for General Telephone Company for

many years. He also worked as a deputy for the Huron

County and Williams County Sheriffs departments.

While in Norwalk he was also an EMT. He later becamea Police Ofcer in Pioneer and West Unity. Lou was

a member of the American Legion in West Unity, the

Montpelier Moose, the Bryan Eagles, Grand CouncilRoyal & Select Masons of Ohio Wauseon Council 68,

the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio

Wauseon Chapter 111 and The Grand Lodge of F. &

A.M. of Ohio Roby Lodge Number 0534 in Monroeville.Lou was a great story teller and he loved spending time

with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Shirley; three daughters,Cheryl (Don) Broadwater of Montpelier, Jill DeWilde of

Bryan and Chris (Ryan) Brightbill of Pioneer; two sons,

Brent (Paula) Campagna of Washington Courthouse,

Ohio and Michael (Joelle) Liedtke of Kent, Ohio;six granddaughters, eight grandsons and six great

grandchildren.

Lou was preceded in death by his parents.Donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation

or to the Williams County Humane Society. Online

condolences can be left for the family at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com

Louis W. Harding (1939 - 2014)

V E T E R A N

James Raymond Chubb Bigley, Jr., age 47,

of Pioneer, Ohio passed away suddenly Sunday,

December 28, 2014 in CHP Hospital and Wellness

Center, Montpelier, Ohio. He was born January 20,

1967 in Toledo, Ohio to James R. Bigley, Sr. and

Nancy (Najero) Bigley. He was a master guitar player

and enjoyed music. James was a truck driver with R-K

Campf Transport, Salem, Ohio.

Survivors, Father, James R.(Sharon) Bigley, Sr.

Wauseon, Ohio. Mother, Nancy (Joe) Delia, Montpelier,

Ohio. Children, Breyanna, Brysen, Allexsus Lexie,

Skylar James, James Raymond, III. Brother, Timothy

(Alana) Bigley, Toledo, Ohio. Sister, Lynn (Kenneth)

McVay, Pioneer, Ohio. Step-sister, Lisa (James)

Ledyard, Wauseon, Ohio. Step-brother, David Mattin,

Wauseon, Ohio. Also surviving are many nieces and

nephews.

Arrangements entrusted to Edgar-Grisier Funeral

Home, Wauseon, Ohio.

James Bigley (1967 - 2014)

William B. Nicely, age

76, of Wauseon, peacefully

passed away with his

family by his side at

Fulton Manor in Wauseon

on January 4, 2015. Hewas born in Liberty Center

on November 27, 1938 to

the late Homer Nicely and

Bettie (Johnson) Nicely.

Bill graduated from

Fulton Union High School

near Delta. On August 28,

1970 he married Midori

Towatari and she survives.

Bill served in the U.S

Navy during both the

Korean and Vietnam War

eras. Bill retired from the

Navy in 1977 after 20 years as an Aviation Supply

Chief; after which for 32 years he served as Director of

Materials Management for the Fulton County Health

Center. Bill enjoyed playing chess, poker, golng,

gardening, woodworking, reading and most of allspending time with his family and grandchildren.

Along with his wife of 44 years, Midori, he is

survived by his son, Ken (Debbie) Nicely of Geneva,

IL; daughter, Debbie Nicely of Dublin, OH; brother,

Derald D. (Grace) Nicely of Delta; sister, Karen (Bob)

Schuller of Pioneer; grandchildren, Evan, Kyle, Nathan

and Kaitlyn Nicely and loving nieces and nephews. In

addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by

his brother, Larry Nicely in 2006.

In lieu of owers, contributions may be made

to the American Cancer Society, P.O Box 22718,

Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or Gentiva Hospice

1745 Indianwood Circle, Suite 200, Maumee, Ohio

43537 in Bills memory. Online condolences may

be sent to the family through our website at www.

barnesfuneralchapel.com

V E T E R A N

William B. Nicely (1938 - 2014)


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Jane E. Bell-Beeker,

77, of Pioneer passed away

early Saturday morning

at Hillside Country Living

in rural Bryan. She was

born on June 26, 1937 in

Branch County Michigan

to Clark Carydon and

Helen Louise (Keith)

Sellers. Jane graduatedfrom the Buckeye School

of Nursing in Archbold.

On February 22, 1992

she married Ronald W.

Beeker in Pioneer and he

survives.

Jane was a member of the First Lutheran Church

in Bryan. She retired as an LPN from Hillside Country

Living; prior to Hillside Country Living she was a

Home Health nurse for the Williams County Health

Department, a nurse at Hillsdale County Care facility

and Williams County General Hospital where she was

also an aide before becoming an LPN.

She is survived by her husband Ron; four sons, Dr.

Clarence Butch (Ellen) Bell of Bryan, Denny (Marti)

Bell of Bryan, Don Bell (Beth Bakucz) of Fayette and

Kenny (Theresa) Bell of Van Buren, Arkansas; one

step son Alan (Julie) Beeker of Hillsdale, Michigan;

one step daughter Amy (Dave) Pease of St. Claire

Shores, Michigan; six grandchildren, seven great

grandchildren, ve step grandchildren and three

step great grandchildren; two sisters Joann (Bernie)

Gipe of Jackson, Michigan and Evelyn Sis Haines

of Camden, Michigan; one brother Dr. Gene (Marcia)

Sellers of Hillsdale, Michigan; one step brother Dallas

(Rita) Sellers of Cambria, Michigan; and one step sister

Norene (John) Trott.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents.

Donations may be made to the First Lutheran

Church in Bryan. Condolences can be left for the

family at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com

Jane E. Bell-Beeker (1937 - 2014)Calvin Rex

Stambaugh, 90, of

Montpelier passed away

early Saturday morning

at his home. He was

born on September 12,

1924 in Kunkle, Ohio

to Waldo L. and Lefa G.

(Kunkle) Stambaugh. Rex

graduated from KunkleHigh School in 1942. Rex

proudly served his country

in the United States Army

as a eld medic during

World War II. On July 28,

1946 he married Doris K.

Hepker in Angola, Indianaand she survives.

In 1986 Rex retired from the Water Service Department

for the Norfolk and Southern Railroad, after 40 years.He was a lifetime member of the Bryan VFW and the

Pioneer American Legion, he was also a member of the

Montpelier Moose and Montpelier Eagles.

Rex is survived by his wife Doris; two sons David R.(Cathy) Stambaugh of Williams Center, Ohio and Cal

(Jeannie) Stambaugh of Edon; one daughter Nance

Steinke of Montpelier; four grandchildren, Staci (Wesley)Dye of Montpelier, Heather (Ryan) Smith of Bryan,

Shane (Amanda) Stambaugh of Hugo, Minnesota and

Christina Stambaugh of Edon; ten great grandchildren;

one brother Lorin Pete (Thelma) Stambaugh of Tucson,Arizona; and one sister Patricia (Robert) Poucher of

Chesterland, Ohio.

Rex was preceded in death by his parents, one sisterManette Hurd, one son-in-law Ed Steinke and one

brother Richard Stambaugh.

Donations may be made to CHP - Hospice. Online

condolences can be left for the family at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com

Calvin Stambaugh (1924 - 2015)

V E T E R A N

Dorothy E. Hibbard, 97, of Fayette, died Wednesday

morning, December 31, 2014, at Fulton Manor in

Wauseon. She was born June 3, 1917, in LenaweeCounty, MI, to the late Emanuel and Wynona (DeLine)

Shaffer. She married Eldo G. Hibbard on November 15,

1937, in Bryan, OH, and he preceded her in death onDecember 27, 1985.

Dorothy lived the majority of her life in Fayette,

where she worked at the former Fayette Tubular and

Fayette Super Valu store. She was a member of theWRC, Home Extension Club, and the Fayette Christian

Church-Disciples.

Surviving are two sons, Nelson Hibbard of Fayette,and Gary (Linda) Hibbard of Knoxville, TN; ten

grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three

great-great grandchildren; and a son-in-law, Terry

Fredrick of Fayette.In addition to her parents and husband, she was

preceded in death by a son, Darrell Hibbard; a daughter,

Rhonda Fredrick; four sisters, Delphia, Delilah, Donelda,and Doreen; two brothers, Dorman and Emanuel; and a

daughter-in-law, Linda Hibbard.

In lieu of owers, the family suggests memorial

contributions in honor of Dorothy to the Gorham-FayetteFire Department or the Fayette Athletic Boosters.

Friends can share memories and condolences with

the Hibbard family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com

Dorothy E. Hibbard (1917 - 2014)

Peggy A. Siler, age 61,

of Wauseon, passed away

unexpectedly on Sunday

morning, December 28,

2014, in her home.

Peggy was born in

Swanton on March 24,

1953, the daughter of

Robert and Edna (Brown)

Ackerman. On October

24, 1972 she married

Richard Siler, and hesurvives.

Also surviving are

children, Richard Lee

(Susanne) Siler, Jr. of Wauseon, Carol Hartman of

Wauseon; grandchildren, Brittany Lynn Siler, Bret

Siler, Briana Siler, Chelsea Marie Hartman and CodyJay Hartman; great-grandchildren, Mariah Holmes and

James Prinkte. She is also survived by her brothers,

Kenny Ackerman of Wauseon and Duane Ackermanof Liberty Center, and her sisters, Barb Stevens of

Morenci,.

She was preceded in death by her parents and

brother, Robert Ackerman, Jr., and sisters, WilmaBelcher and Betty Tipping.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at

www.griseirfh.com. Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home inWauseon has been entrusted with arrangements.

Peggy A. Siler (1953 - 2014)

Beverly A. Upell, age

81, of Liberty Center,

peacefully passed away

at home early Saturday

morning, December 20,

2014, surrounded by

her loving family. She

was born in Wauseon on

July 22, 1933 to the late

George Andrews and Doris

(Davidson) Andrews. On

February 9, 1952 she

married Kenneth Upell

and shared 62 years

together.

Beverly was a homemaker, devoted wife, loving

mother and grandmother. She was a member of

Colton United Methodist Church, Colton Women

Society and Rebecka Lodge of Liberty Center. Beverly

was an accomplished and gifted in the art of ceramics.

She often received top honors and competitions and

later became an instructor and judge for various fairs.

Along with her husband, Ken; she is survived by her

children, Dennis (Betty) Upell of Liberty Center, Denise

(Barry) Vollmar of Napoleon, Deann (Gale) Shumaker

of Liberty Center, Doug (Ruth) Upell of Liberty Center

and Danette (Nathan) Hesson of Liberty Center; sisters,

Barb Denny of Paulding and Linda (Dave) Armstrongof Wauseon; grandchildren, Brock Upell, Kylie Perry,

Jodi Upell, Amy Torres, Matt and Kurt Vollmar, Katti

Leinter, Wes Shumaker, Ellen Bockelman, Jared,

Jason, Trevor and Hunter Upell; Andrew and Alex

Hesson; 12 great grandchildren and loving nieces and

nephews.

In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in

death by her brother, George Gary Andrews; and her

sister, Bonnie Seiler.

In lieu of owers, those wishing a show of sympathy

are asked to make contributions to St. Paul Lutheran

Church, 1075 Glenwood Ave, Napoleon, Ohio 43545

or the Make a Wish Foundation, 1745 Indian Wood

Circle, Suite 130, Maumee, Ohio 43537 in her memory.

Online condolences may be sent to through our website

at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com

Beverly A. Upell (1933 - 2014)

Ellen M. Wynne, 55, a

lifelong resident of Pioneer

passed away Monday,

December 29th at her

home. She was born on

November 20, 1959 in

Bryan to Dale and Joan

(Kemarly) Morr. Ellen

graduated from North

Central High School in

1978. On May 8, 1993 she

married Tom E. Wynne

and he survives.

Ellen worked as a legal

assistant at Gallagher &

Yosick Attorneys at Law in Bryan for 34 years. She

loved to travel, quilting, sewing and gardening.

She is survived by her husband Tom, parents

Dale and Joan Morr of Pioneer; daughter Andrea

(Neil) Duncan of Westland, Michigan; two sons, Adam

(Kristin Bachman) Ridgway of Deance and J. Thomas

Wynne of Pioneer; ve grandchildren, Kaetlyn, Colben,

Alex, Bentleigh and Ellie; and one brother Steve (Julie)

Morr of Pioneer.Donations may be made to CHP- Hospice. Online

condolences can be left for the family at www.


Ellen M. Wynne (1959 - 2014)

Harriett A. Williams,

83, formerly of Montpelier

passed away Friday,

December 19, at Lutheran

Home of Mercy in

Napoleon, Ohio. She was

born on August 30, 1931

near Archbold, Ohio to

Francis and Opal (Rhodes)

Borton.

In 1991, after 36 years,

Harriett retired from

Robinair Manufacturing

Company as a supervisor.

She was a member and

past President of the Montpelier Eagles Auxiliary.

Harriett is survived by two brothers, Francis Borton

Jr. of Ney, Ohio and James Borton of Pioneer; two

sisters Dollene (Floyd) Rohrs of Antwerp, Ohio andDoris Brennen of Cincinnati, Ohio; and nine nieces

and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one

brother Kenneth Borton; two sisters-in-law, Mildred

and Eleanor Borton; and one brother-in-law Robert

Brennen.

Donations may be made to Northwest Ohio

Alzheimers Association or Williams County Humane

Society. Online condolences can be left for the family

at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com

Harriett A. Williams (1931 - 2014)

Mariano Butch Gomez, age 66, of rural

Wauseon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday

evening December 25, 2014.

Butch was born in Texas on January 22, 1948,

the son of Francisco and Cleofas Gomez. Surviving

is his wife, Barbara (Frame) and his brothers

and sisters; Rogelio (Rose) Gomez of Archbold,

Richardo Gomez of Wauseon, Noelia Gomez of

Wauseon, Mary (Richard) Serrato of Weston,Lydia (James) Anthers of Maryland, Olga Salinas

of Defiance, Robert (Karen) Gomez of Nashville,

TN, Rosendo (Karen) Gomez of Wauseon and Rosie

Yant of Wauseon. He was preceded in death by his

parents and two brothers, Reynaldo and Frank

Gomez.

Mariano Gomez (1948 - 2014)

Timothy Tim J.

Cinadr, 49, of Bryan

passed away suddenlySunday, January 4,

2015, at Community

Health and Wellness

Centers in Bryan. Tim

was born on May 11,

1965 in Cleveland, Ohio

to James J. and Jean A.

(Sokol) Cinadr. Tim was

a Boy Scout and Eagle

Scout who graduated

from Revere High School

in Richeld, Ohio in 1983.

He graduated from the University of Akron where he

received his Bachelors Degree in Political Science and

an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice in 1987. On

December 30, 1989 he married his best friend and the

love of his life, Lisa M. Best.

Faith and family played an important role in Tims

life. He wanted the best for his family even if that meantsacrices for himself. Tim never wanted recognition or

praise for what he gave, just the knowledge that he

did everything in his power to make life the best it

could be for his wife and children. He loved to watch

his children grow in their faith and be involved in their

school extra curricula. Many fond loving memories

were made on their camping and family trips that they

took throughout the years. Being born in Cleveland,

he was naturally a Cleveland Browns fan and an Ohio

State Buckeye through and through. Tim shared his

fathers passion for collecting and working on classic

cars and had great love for the family dogs Chloe and

Maia.

Tim was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church

in Bryan, acting as a collection counter and supporter

of his family in their various ministries. Tim and his

family also attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in

Montpelier. He was a State Farm Insurance Agent and

was the owner of Tim Cinadr Insurance Agency Inc.

in Montpelier since 1997. Prior to becoming an agent,

Tim worked as a claims representative for State Farm

Insurance. Prior to State Farm Insurance, Tim was

an operations supervisor and security ofcer at Sea

World in San Antonio, TX and a security ofcer at Sea

World in Aurora, OH.

Tim was a past member of the Montpelier Rotary

Club acting as President in 2002-2003 and was a Paul

Harris Fellow. Tim also maintained membership in the

Montpelier Chamber of Commerce.

Tim is survived by his wife Lisa; daughters, Erin

E. and Lauryn N. Cinadr; son Ryan L. Cinadr; his

parents James and Jean Cinadr of Richeld, OH; two

sisters, Barbara (John) Young of Valparaiso, IN and

Wendy (Daniel) Stumbaugh of Richeld, OH; father-

in-law and mother-in-law Louis R. and Lucy C. Best

of Sagamore Hills, OH. Tim is survived by several

brothers and sisters-in-law and was a loving uncle tofteen nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death

by infant brother Robert Cinadr and grandparents,

James and Lillian Cinadr and Clare and James Sokol.

In lieu of owers, the family requests that donations

be made to St. Patrick Catholic School in Bryan, Ohio.

Online condolences can be left for the family at www.


Timothy J. Cinadr (1965 - 2015)

For more information visit: www.wymca.org

Williams County Family YMCAOne Faber Drive, Bryan

419-636-6185

Co-EdVollEyballJanuary 18th to March 8th

Game Times: Sundays @ 4:45pm, 6:15pm and 7:45pm

Registration Deadline: January 14th

Volleyball League Fees: $100.00

Coed Teams of 6 (3 males and 3 females)Rally Scoring - Best 3 of 5

Tournament Dates: March 15th and 22nd

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EDON POLICE

(Dec 28) Citizen Assist(Dec 28) Suspicious Vehicle Com-plaint(Dec 29) Warning; Speed (2)(Dec 30) Agency Assist(Dec 30) Warning; Speed(Jan 2) Warning; Barking Dog(Jan 2) Citizen Assist(Jan 3) Citizen Assist

STRYKER POLICE

(Dec 26) Trafc Warning - Stop Sign(Dec 26) Medic Assist(Dec 26) Wellbeing Check(Dec 26) 911 Hang Up(Dec 27) Trafc Warning - Stop Sign(Dec 27) Wellbeing Check(Dec 28) Trafc Citation - DrivingUnder Suspension, Marked Lanes, NoHeadlights(Dec 28) Telephone Harassment(Dec 28) Trafc Warning - HeadlightsRequired(Dec 30) Telephone Harassment(Dec 30) Theft(Dec 31) Medic Assist(Jan 1) Trafc Warning - Speed

MONTPELIER POLICE

On Dec. 17, 2014 at 4:15 pm, a 12year old Montpel ier male was arrestedfor theft and a 13 year old Montpeliermale for complicity. He was released toa parent.On Dec. 20, 2014 at 10:35 am Danialle

J. Swan 402 N. Pleasant St. Montpe-lier, OH age 23, was arrested for theft.On Jan. 2, 2015 at 10:52 pm NathanDalton 719 S. Harrison St. Montpelierage 45, was arrested on a warrant outof Bryan Municipal Court for failure toappear. he was taken to CCNO.

WEST UNITY POLICE

(Dec 16) Agency Assist(Dec 16) Menacing(Dec 16) Equipment Violation (Warn-ing)(Dec 17) Wellbeing Check(Dec 17) Suspicious Activity(Dec 18) Truck off route (Warning)(Dec 19) Trespassing(Dec 19) Medical Emergency(Dec 19) Equipment Violation (Warn-ing)(Dec 19) Speed (Warning)(Dec 19) Trafc Complaint(Dec 21) Park Hours (Warning)(Dec 21) Theft(Dec 22) Medical Emergency(Dec 23) Speed(Warning) (2)(Dec 24) Agency Assist(Dec 24) Found Property(Dec 25) Assist Medic (2)(Dec 25) Agency Assist(Dec 25) Crash

(Dec 25) Expired Plates (Citation) (2)(Dec 25) Speed (Warning)(Dec 26) Agency Assist(Dec 26) Power Outage(Dec 26) Criminal Damage(Dec 26) Trafc Offense(Dec 27) Domestic Dispute (2)(Dec 27) Trafc Offense(Dec 27) Left of Center (Warning) (2)(Dec 28) Assist Medic(Dec 29) Dog at Large(Dec 29) Telephone Harassment(Dec 30) Domestic Dispute(Dec 30) Medical Emergency(Dec 30) Agency Assist(Dec 31) Medical Emergency(Dec 31) Speed (Warning) (2)(Dec 31) Stop Sign (Warning)(Jan 2) Disorderly Conduct

(Jan 2) Funeral Escort(Jan 2) Agency Assist(Jan 3) Trafc Accident(Jan 3) Parking Violation (Warning)

(Jan 4) Unauthorized Use of MotorVehicle(Jan 4) Trespassing(Jan 4) Menacing(Jan 4) Telephone Harassment(Jan 4) Theft(Jan 4) Turn Signal (Warning)

WAUSEON POLICE

(Dec 18) 840 W Elm St. Unit 1104,Juveniles(Dec 18) 227 Wabash St., Animal Call(Dec 18) 1120 N Shoop Ave. Unit 48,Suspicious Activity(Dec 18) 129 Courthouse Plaza, Lar-ceny(Dec 19) 804 N Fulton St., InvestigateComplaint(Dec 19) 950 E Oak St., TelephoneHarassment(Dec 19) 1170 N Shoop Ave., IllegalDumping(Dec 19) 485 E Airport HWY, Larceny(Dec 19) E Airport HWY@ N Ottokee,Debris/Item in Roadway(Dec 19) 485 E Airport HWY, 911Hang up Contact in Person(Dec 20) 840 W Elm St. Unit 208,Welfare Check(Dec 20) 225 E Linfoot St., AlarmDrop(Dec 20) 482 E Airport HWY, Accident(Property Damage)(Dec 20) 655 E Linfoot St., AnimalCall(Dec 20) 665 E Linfoot St., AnimalCall(Dec 20) 1495 N Shoop Ave., Investi-gate Complaint(Dec 20) 810 N Shoop Ave., DisabledVehicle(Dec 20) 1375 N Shoop Ave., 911Hang Up Contact in Person(Dec 20) 840 Parkview, Alarm Drop/

Boiler Room Motion(Dec 21) 600 Wood St., SuspiciousVehicle(Dec 21) 250 E Linfoot St. Unit 1, As-sault(Dec 21) 1285 N Shoop Ave. Unit 32,Hit-Skip(Dec 21) 840 W Elm St., DomesticViolence(Dec 21) 225 E Linfoot St., AlarmDrop(Dec 21) 630 Third St., Vandalism(Dec 22) 1317 N Cornell Ln, Accident(Property Damage)(Dec 22) 100-B Commercial St., De-bris/Item in Roadway(Dec 22) E Airport HWY @ N ShoopAve, Accident (Injury)(Dec 22) 485 E Airport HWY, Larceny

(Dec 23) 1462 N Shoop Ave., AlarmDrop(Dec 23) 100-B N Franklin St., Juve-niles(Dec 23) 1285 N Shoop Ave. Unit 2,Stove Fire(Dec 23) 725 S Shoop Ave., Civil Mat-ter(Dec 23) 230 Clinton St., DomesticTrouble(Dec 23) 133 S Fulton St. Unit 3, 911Hang up(Dec 23) 725 S Shoop Ave., Assault(Dec 23) 210 E Chestnut St., Harass-ment(Dec 23) 1285 N Shoop Ave. Unit 32,Loud Music(Dec 23) 14514 County Road C, Sus-

picious Vehicle(Dec 24) 309 Eastwood, Animal Call(Dec 24)1200 N Shoop Ave., Larceny(Dec 24) W Linfoot St. @ Krieger St.,Disabled Vehicle(Dec 24) 407 N Fulton St., DomesticTrouble(Dec 25) 1285 N Shoop Ave. Unit 31,Loud Noise(Dec 25) 845 E Leggett St.. Wire Brokeon Pole(Dec 25) 810 N Shoop Ave., Vandal-ism(Dec 25) 850 W Elm St., SuspiciousVehicle(Dec 26) N. Shoop Ave. @ E. Linfoot,Accident (Property Damage)(Dec 26) 100-B N Fulton St., Juve-niles

(Dec 26) 230 Clinton St., Animal Call(Dec 26) 845 E Leggett St., SuspiciousVehicle(Dec 27) 123 N Fulton St., Fight(Dec 27) 854 S Shoop Ave., Funeral

Escort(Dec 27) 1190 N Shoop Ave Unit 10,Alarm Drop(Dec 27) 315 E Chestnut St., Investi-gate Complaint(Dec 27) 1335 N Shoop Ave, OpenDoor

(Dec 27) 230 Clinton St., Civil Matter(Dec 27) S Shoop Ave @ E Superior,Accident (Property Damage)(Dec 28) 330 E Leggett St., DOA(Dec 28) 1462 N Shoop Ave., AnimalCall(Dec 29) 560 W Linfoot St., AlarmDrop(Dec 29) 1489 N Shoop Ave., Fire(Dec 29) 828 N Shoop Ave., Childrenin Vehicle(Dec 29) 133 S Fulton St., CriminalMischief(Dec 29) 940 E Oak St., Alarm Drop(Dec 29) 722 Fairway Dr. Unit 208,Larceny(Dec 30) 716 S Shoop Ave., Accident(Injury)(Dec 30) 245 E Willow St., Animal Call(Dec 30) 230 Clinton St., Animal Call(Dec 30) 840 W Elm St. Unit 203, 911Hang up Contact in Person(Dec 30) 840 Parkview , Alarm Drop(Dec 30) 840 W Elm St. Unit 700, In-toxicated Subject(Dec 31) 650 Lawrence Ave., Narcotics(Dec 31) N Shoop Ave @ Airport HWY,Disabled Vehicle(Dec 31) 485 E Airport HWY , Acci-dent (Property Damage)(Dec 31) Shoop Ave. @ Elm St., Ani-mal Call(Dec 31) 1400-B N Shoop Ave , Inves-tigate Complaint(Dec 31)1250 N Shoop Ave., Alarm(Dec 31) 840 Elm St. Unit 1404, Hit-Skip

(Dec 31)127 Linfoot St. Unit B, Do-mestic Trouble(Dec 31)1115 N Ottokee St., OpenDoor(Dec 31)327 Barbara Dr., Unruly Ju-venile/Missing(Dec 31)250 E Linfoot St., Loud Music(Jan 1)1000 N Glenwood Ave., Dis-abled Vehicle(Jan 1)1497 N Shoop Ave., Accident(Property Damage)(Jan 1)810 N Shoop Ave., Larceny(Jan 1) E Oak St, Suspicious Vehicle(Jan 2) 410 Clover Ln, Animal Call(Jan 2) 136 W Chestnut St, FoundDrivers License(Jan 3) 722 Fairway Dr Unit 208,Loud Noise(Jan 3) E Oak St @ Marshall St,

Drunk(Jan 3) 435 N Shoop Ave, DisabledVehicle(Jan 3) 940 E Leggett St, DisabledVehicle(Jan 3) Commercial St @ S Brunell St,Accident (Property Damage)(Jan 3) 400-B Ottokee St, DisabledVehicle(Jan 3) 303 W Leggett St, Animal Call(Jan 3) 1285 N Shoop Ave Unit 12,Domestic Trouble(Jan 3) 1120 N Shoop Ave Unit 40,Neighbor Trouble(Jan 3)363 W Elm St Unit 1, Hit-Skip(Jan 4) 224 Madison St, SuspiciousVehicle(Jan 4) 425 Cole St Apt 405, Welfare

Check(Jan 4) 500-B W Oak St, Vandalism(Jan 5) 635 Enterprise Ave, Investi-gate Complaint(Jan 5) 327 Barbara Dr, Domestic(Jan 5) 137 Beech St, Structure Fire(Jan 5) 1005 N Shoop Ave, Civil Mat-ter(Jan 5) N Shoop Ave @ Airport Hwy,Accident (Property Damage)(Jan 5) 725 S Shoop Ave, Threats/Ha-rassment(Jan 5) 327 Barbara Dr, DomesticTrouble(Jan 5) Ottokee St @ Wabash St, 911Hang Up Contact In Person(Jan 5)319 Joanna Dr, Animal Call(Jan 5) 540 W Linfoot St, IllegalDumping

(Jan 5) Division St @ Superior St, Wa-ter Main Break(Jan 5) 840 W Elm St Unit 1208,Trespassing/Unwanted(Jan 6) 132 W Leggett St, Run Away

or Unruly(Jan 6) N Shoop Ave @ E Linfoot, Dis-abled Vehicle(Jan 6) S Shoop Ave @ E Leggett St,Disabled Vehicle(Jan 6) 211 Mulberry St, Run Away orUnruly

(Jan 6) 555 W Linfoot St, Fire Alarm(Jan 6) 419 Cherry St, Missing Person(Jan 7) 151 S Fulton St, InvestigateComplaint(Jan 7) 123 S Fulton St, Alarm Drop(Jan 7) 1445 N Shoop Ave, Distur-bance(Jan 7) 840 W Elm St 700 Building,Domestic Trouble(Jan 8) 1462 N Shoop Ave, Help WithFlat Tire(Jan 8) 219 Hickory St, InvestigateComplaint(Jan 8) 1170 N Shoop Ave Unit 9,Vandalism(Jan 8) 840 W Elm St Unit 1306, Wel-fare Check

WAUSEON FIRE DEPARTMENT

No reports received by time of press.

WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL

Alexander L. Maag, Montpelier, OH,Drug Paraphernalia Waive Amount:$280.

Daniel D. Austin, Edon, OH, Pos-session Waive Amount: $180. DrugParaphernalia Waive Amount: $280.

Morgan R. Chamberlain, Montpelier,OH, Open Container Waive Amount:$175.

WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC

Joshua A. Smith, Fayette, OH,Seatbelt Waive Amount: $75.

Dexter L. Engel, Pioneer, OH, 71/55

Speed Fine: $100. Costs: $85.Tia M. Day, West Unity, OH, Fail-

ure to Control Waive Amount: $150.Dana D. Reese, Montpelier, OH,

Stop Sign Fine: $65. Costs: $85.Steven M. Winkler Jr., Pioneer, OH,

Seatbelt Waive Amount: $70. Fine:$30. Costs: $43.50.

Larry R. Sullivan, Stryker, OH,Stop Light Fine: $46. Costs: $79.

Holden L. Stipe, West Unity, OH,Registration Violation WaiveAmount: $130.

Tori L. Parmer, West Unity, OH,Registration Violation Fine: $40.Costs: $85.

Alexander L. Maag, Montpelier, OH,Turn Signals Waive Amount: $150.

Morgan R. Chamberlain, Montpe-

lier, OH, Failure to Control Fine:$65. Costs: $85.

FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC

Charles L. Wyse, Wauseon, OH, OVI/Second Offense Jail: 30 days. Fine:$850. Costs: $88.

Isaias E. Gracia, Wauseon, OH, Traf-c Device Fine: $102. Costs: $88.Thomas R. Buckenmeyer, Wauseon,

OH, Failure to Yield Fine: $37. Costs:$88.

Marlene F. Stuckey, West Unity, OH,Seatbelt Fine: $30. Costs: $51.

Michael Christman, Wauseon, OH,Failure to Yield Fine: $37. Costs: $88.

Diane M. Brehm, West Unity, OH,Seatbelt Fine: $30. Costs: $51.

Jason L. Drain, Wauseon, OH, 68/55Speed Waiver Amount: $125.

Kaylynn E. Harris, Wauseon, OH,67/55 Speed Waiver Amount: $117.

Abby L. Mouch, Wauseon, OH, Seat-belt Fine: $30. Costs: $43.

Donald L. Glenn Jr., Wauseon, OH,74/55 Speed Fine: $77. Costs: $80.

Kimberly K. Beck, Wauseon, OH,67/55 Speed Fine: $37. Costs: $80.Juan Gonzalez, Fayette, OH, Seat-

belt Waiver Amount: $73.Crissy A. Hill, Wauseon, OH, 67/55

Speed Fine: $37. Costs: $80.

FULTON COUNTY CRIMINAL

John A. Gleckler, Wauseon, OH,Theft Jail 10 days. Fine: $100.

Costs: $78.Debra R. Wamer, Wauseon, OH, Do-mestic Violence Fine: $250. Costs:$78.

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The American Red Cross encourages eligible blooddonors to start a lifesaving habit by becoming aregular blood donor this year, starting with NationalBlood Donor Month in January.

January is a challenging time for blood donations.Inclement weather can result in blood drivecancellations, and cold and u season may causesome donors to be unable to make or keep blooddonation appointments. National Blood Donor Month,celebrated in January since 1970, raises awareness of

the need for blood during the winter and throughoutthe year, while honoring those who roll up a sleeve tohelp patients in need.

Donors of all blood types are needed, especiallythose with O negative, A negative and B negative.Type O negative is the universal blood type and canbe transfused to patients with any blood type. TypesA and B negative can be transfused to Rh positive ornegative patients.

To learn more about donating blood and to schedulean appointment, download the Red Cross Blood DonorApp, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS(1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities in your area:1/17/2015: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wesley UnitedMethodist Church, 903 Center St. in Bryan.

1/22/2015: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Edon Northwest School,802 West Indiana St. in Edon.

1/27/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Ck Tech, 1701 MagdaDr. in Montpelier.

1/28/2015: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., North Central HighSchool, 400 Baubice St. in Pioneer.

1/30/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Montpelier HighSchool, 1015 E. Brown Rd. in Montpelier.

How to donate blood:Simply download the American Red Cross Blood

Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment

or for more information. All blood types are neededto ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blooddonor card or drivers license or two other forms ofidentication are required at check-in. Individualswho are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent insome states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are ingenerally good health may be eligible to donate blood.High school students and other donors 18 years ofage and younger also have to meet certain height andweight requirements.

INFORMATION PROVIDED


Linda M. Minturn, 60, of Morenci, Michigan passedaway on Sunday, January 4, 2015, at her home. Shewas born November 17, 1954, in Wauseon, Ohio thedaughter of Virgil and Virginia (Cady) Sands. Shemarried Edward Minturn on June 13, 2002, and hesurvives.

Linda was employed at Kamco Industries in WestUnity, Ohio for over 25 years and graduated fromHilltop High School in West Unity in 1972. She enjoyedcamping and dearly loved her family.

Surviving Linda besides her husband, Edward ofMorenci, Michigan are three sons, Rick (Nikki) Zuverof Van Wert, Ohio, Eric (Erin) Minturn of Naploeon,

Ohio and D.J. (Erica) Shaffer of Delta, Ohio; one sister,Ilah (Dennis) Dossett of Montpelier, Ohio; one brother,Wayne (Sharon) Sands of West Unity, Ohion; a niece,Leslie (Mike) Minturn of Morenci, Michigan; nephew,Matt Salkowski of Fayette, Ohio and other nieces andnephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,one sister, Diana Hunter and grand daughter, MaryShaffer.

At Lindas request cremation has taken place. ACelebration of Life will take place at the MorenciAmerican Legion Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 1:00p.m. The family would like to express a special thanksto the care from Hospice of Lenawee. Local funeralarrangements were entrusted to Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci. Family and friendscan view this obituary and send condolences ateaglefuneralhomes.com

Linda M. Minturn (1954 - 2015)

Berneda P. Beck, age 92, of Archbold, passed awayFriday morning, December 26, 2014 at Fairlawn HavenNursing Home in Archbold, where she had resided thepast several years. Prior to her retirement she hadworked as a seamstress for the former Archbold DryGoods Store.

Berneda was born in Archbold on April 24, 1922,

the daughter of Edwin and Wilma (Short) Short. OnMay 7, 1942 she married Donald V. Beck, and hepreceded her in death in 2000. She was a memberof Lockport Mennonite Church. Berneda enjoyed oilpainting, cooking and baking, but most of all, sheenjoyed spending time with her family.

Surviving is her son, Rex Beck of Archbold,daughter, Dianne M. Roth of Archbold; two grandsons,Brent (Lisa) Roth of Pettisville and Nathan (Holly) Rothof Huntsville, AL; one granddaughter, Danielle (Jeff)Wyse of Archbold; and great-grandchildren, DustinRoth, Hannah Roth, Aaron Wyse, Samantha Wyse,and Kelsi Roth. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Herbert Beck and sister-in-law, Irene Beck ofLaguna Woods, CA. She was preceded in death byher husband, Donald V., parents, and sister, MabelBurkholder.

The family requests that memorial contributions begiven to Lockport Mennonite Church or the charity ofthe donors choice. Online condolences may be offeredto the family at www.grisierfh.com.

Berneda P. Beck (1922 - 2014)

Jack E. Benson, age69, of Bryan, passed awayon Sunday, December 28,2014 at the Deance AreaInpatient Hospice Center.Prior to his retirement hehad been a transportationspecialist in Arizona.

Jack was born inToledo, Ohio on April 8,1945, the son of DonaldE. and Dorothy (Klutz)Benson. He was an ArmyVeteran of the Viet NamWar.

Surviving are hischildren, Michael (Lanee)Benson of Bryan, Jeanenne

(Wes) Short of Stryker; grandchildren, Colton, Caylin,Derrick (Allison), Tyson (Hannah), Heather, Wyatt,Madison and Bailey, and great-grandson, Gunnar. Heis also survived by his brother, Donald E. Benson ofGeorgia and sister, Judi Tuckerman of Delta. He waspreceded in death by his parents.

The family requests that memorial contributionsbe given to Deance Area Inpatient Hospice. Onlinecondolences may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com

V E T E R A N

Jack E. Benson (1945 - 2014)

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Mrs. Claus

Mrs. Claus is a young,short haired girl who isvery social and friendly.She gets along well withother animals and wouldmake a loving companionfor anyone.

Williams County Humane Society

Brutus

Brutus is a spunky boywith a lot of energy. Heis around 1 year old andbelieved to be a boxermix, despite his smallersize. His adoption fee is$160.00 with approvedapplication. Stop by and

see him!

For more information, call or visit the Williams CountyHumane Society at 09464 County Road 13, Bryan, Ohio43506, (419) 636-2200. The cost of adoption also includesthe pets spay or neuter, disease testing, updating of shots,

ea and parasite treatments.

Martha May

Martha is a young, shorthaired girl with beauti-ful markings. She lovesattention and gets alongwell with other cats. Heradoption fee is $70.00with approved applica-tion.

Serena

Serena is a high-energypit bull who was brought

to the shelter after beingbred only for her puppies.She loves attention andis very friendly towardshumans, although shedoesnt seem to like otheranimals.

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Angela Hall, Wauseon, OH, NoDog License Fine: $25. Costs:$78.

Ricky B. Oldham Jr., Wauseon,OH, Disorderly Conduct Fine:$500. Costs: $78.

Dustin M. Zeigler, Wauseon,OH, Conne Dog Fine: $25.

Costs: $54.Zachary C. Schlosser, Wauseon,OH, Possession of Drug Parapher-nalia Fine: $150. Costs: $70.

FULTON COUNTY

SHERIFFS OFFICE

Sheriff Roy E Miller announc-es that the Fulton County Sher-iffs Ofce conducted three HighVisibility Blitzes throughout themonth of December. Deputieswho worked these blitzes made78 trafc stops and issued 14citations. The citations issuedwere for 11 speed violations, astop sign violation, driving undersuspension, and a driving left ofcenter violation. Deputies also

issued 69 warnings to motorists.The High Visibi lity Blitzes arepaid from a grant that the Sher-iffs Ofce has received from theOhio Department of Public Safe-ty. Sheriff Miller and his depu-ties are dedicated to protectingthe citizens of Fulton County andthe motorists who travel its high-ways. This grant allows for extrapatrol to enforce trafc laws thatwill increase the safety of motor-ists on the roadway in areas thatare prone to a higher number ofserious and fatal crashes.

Sheriff Roy E Miller announces

that the Fulton County SheriffsOfce will be conducting threeHigh Visibility Trafc Blitzesin January. The rst rant from

January 1st through the 2nd.The others will run January 7ththrough the 17th and January21st through the 31st. Deputies

will be working various hoursand locations throughout FultonCounty. The Sheriffs Ofce willbe looking for seatbelt, speed,distracted driving, and impaireddriving violations. Sheriff Millerand his deputies are dedicated toprotecting the citizens of FultonCounty and the motorists whotravel its highways. These Blitzesare being funded from a grantthat was awarded to the FultonCounty Sheriffs Ofce from theOhio Department of Public Safe-ty. The grant pays for extra patrolto enforce trafc laws that will in-crease safety of motorists on theroadways in areas that are proneto a higher number of serious

and fatal crashes.

FULTON COUNTY

COMMON PLEAS

An Archbold man was sen-tenced on December 29, 2014, inthe Fulton County Common PleasCourt according to county prose-cutor Scott A. Haselman. Scott D.Burris II, 24, of Northpoint Drive,previously pled guilty to Complic-ity to Commit Robbery. On May30, 2014, he aided another incommitting a robbery at the Con-tinental Drive Thru in Wauseon.

Judge James E. Barber sen-

tenced Mr. Burris to prison for4 years for his involvement andordered him to make restitutionof $929.74 to the victim.

An Archbold man was sen-tenced on January 7, 2015, inthe Fulton County CommonPleas Court according to county

prosecutor Scott A. Haselman.Kyle D. Stipp, 24, of 21742 Co.Rd. H, previously pled guilty toAggrivated Robbery. On May 30,2014, he robbed the ContinentalDrive Thru in Wauseon at gun-point. Judge James E. Barbersentenced Mr. Stipp to prison for6 years for his involvement andordered him to pay restitution of$929.74 to the victim.

A Wauseon woman was sen-tenced on January 8, 2015, inthe Fulton County Common PleasCourt according to county prose-cutor Scott A. Haselman. BrittanyMull, 20, of 223 E. Leggett, pledguilty to Possession of Heroin. OnOctober 24, 2014, she had heroin

in her possession. Judge JamesE. Barber sentenced Ms. Mull to3 years of community control andordered her to pay prosecutioncosts, make restitution of $40.00to the Fulton County SheriffsOfce, obtain her GED within1 year, seek and maintain em-ployment, successfully completethe New Beginnings Program atCCNO, and have her drivers li-cense suspended for 6 monthswith privileges. Failure to complycould result in Ms. Mull spend-ing 11 months in prison.

The Williams County Genealogical Society gatheredfor their annual Christmas party on December 8, 2014.

A delicious buffet of festive food was enjoyed by all,while a lot of talking and laughter was going on.

The purpose of the WCGS is preservation of countyrecords and family research. Monthly meetings are heldon the second Monday of each month, excluding Julyand August, at 6:30pm, in the conference room of theWest Annex of the Bryan Public Library. The public isinvited to attend all meetings.

For further information concerning the WCGS, visitthe Website at www.wcgs-ogs.com or write to the WCGS,P.O. Box 293. Bryan, Ohio 43506.

Williams County Genealogical SocietyHolds Christmas Party Festivities

American Red Cross Seeking MoreBlood Donors In The New Year

MORE GENERAL AREA NEWS


6/22

WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO - THE EDON COMMERCIAL

1985 Edon Boys Track Team

TRACK TEAM ... Row 1: Jim Steffes, Mike Trausch, Doug Dulle, Damon Kemarly,

Jim Purdy, Tim Guy, Jeff Schaffer. Row 2: Jeff Mills, Tom Matthews, Brian

McKibben, Phil Edwards, Scott Kellogg, Lee Wilson, Jody Landel, Robert Boles.

Row 3: Rich Schieber, Doug Humphrey, Merrill Frame, Dave Robinson, FrankParrish, Tom Eich. Row 4: Assistant Coach Mark Blue, Coach Jim Wyse.

EDON COMMERCIAL

70 YEARS AGO

JANUARY 1945

Mr. and Mrs. Loren Aldrich were

dinner guests on Christmas Day of

Mr. and Mrs. Dillon Dangler and fam-

ily near Hamilton.

Mrs. Max Andres of Bowling Green

is home for the holiday vacation to

visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.P.

Young.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Light and

children spend Christmas Day with

his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.V. Light

near Montpelier. Mrs. John Kindler of

Waco, Texas came last week to spendthe winter with Mrs. Kermit Lautzen-

hiser and father John Lautzenhiser

and wife.

60 YEARS AGO

JANUARY 1955

Dr. B.D. Bichacoff, Edons new

doctor, announces that she will

open her ofce during the rst week

in January. She graduated from the

John Hopkins Medical School in

Baltimore, Maryland.

Mr. and Mrs. Stankey Doty and

daughter Debbie were guests on

Christmas Day of her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Amos Frederick near De-

ance.

Mrs. Florence Bauer had for guests

Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rockeyand two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Orville

Rockey and baby, Mrs. Zella Rockey

and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Doolittle

and daughters Marlene and Sandra

Lee of Butler.

50 YEARS AGO

JANUARY 1965

Player of the week is John Brigle.

Its difcult to pick one player, how-

ever Johns defensive play against

Wyman of North Central did turn the

game to Edons favor. Wyman scored

17 points but he usually scores more

than 30 to 40. John sort of gave extra

attention to Mr. Wyman and contrib-

uted greatly to the result.

Harold Kurtz recently built a bike

especially for Mike Corcoran of Mont-

pelier. Mike is a student at the State

School for the Blind in Columbus.

Mr. and Mrs. William Walz havereturned home after a two week vaca-

tion in Florida. They visited Mr. and

Mrs. James Baxter at North Naples,

Florida.

40 YEARS AGO

JANUARY 1975

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walz, Edon,

are the parents of an 8 lb. 2 oz. boy,

Khristipher Gene, born on December

25 at Williams County General Hos-

pital.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Richardson of

Toledo, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Duven-

dak, Jr. and daughters, Mr. and Mrs.

Franklin Dean and family visited dur-

ing the last week with Mr. and Mrs.

Luther Roths of Nettle Lake.

Mr. and Mrs. Duane Taylor wereguests of their daughter and son-in-

law, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hartsock

and children for Christmas dinner.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Taylor were guests

also.

PHOTO BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFF

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Celebrating birthdays at Edon Senior Center on Thursday,

January 8, 2015 were Madalyn Briner and her father, Homer McCrea; hosting this

months special event was Edon Senior Center staff. Site Manager Peggy McClaine

would like to remind everyone that next months birthdays and anniversaries will

be celebrated at the Center on Thursday, February 12, 2015.

Edon Senior Center Helps

Celebrate January Birthdays

Its that time of year

again and the annual

Williams County Adult

Agricultural Education

Classes are now underway

at Edon Northwest Local

Schools.

Hosted by Edons FFA

Chapter and Advisor

Hannah Crossen, the

2015 Series opened

Monday, January 12

with John Radabaugh,

Executive Director/

Williams County Farms

Service Agency, as guest

speaker. (A complete

listing of interesting

and educational topics

covered throughout the

series is outlined below.)

Free and open to the

public, guests can attend

any or all of the Monday

classes as schedules

permit.

Meetings take place

in the Edon High School

agriculture classroom

beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Event parking is available

in the lot located on the

west side of the school

closest to the large

overhead door; you may

enter in the doors nearby.

Light refreshments ~

courtesy of Edon FFA

Alumni ~ will be provided

after each gathering.

2015 Adult Agricultural

Education

Topics and Speakers

January 19

Fertilizer Plant Addition

Art Herman

Edon Farmers Co-op

January 26Chemical

Recertication

Flo Chirra

OSU Extension

Williams County

February 2

Ohio Farm Bureau

Updates

Roy Norman

Organization Director

Williams County Farm

Bureau

February 9

NO CLASS

Williams County Dairy

Banquet

February 16

National Woodcarving

Champion

Dr. James Spencer, Jr.

Hudson, MI

February 23

Grain Marketing

Rick Dunbar

Edon Farmers Co-op

March 2

"Ohio Department of

Natural Resources"

Division of Wildlife

Tom Kochert

Williams County

ODNR Wildlife Ofcer

March 9

Demolition & Recycling

Scott Oberlin

Oberlin Farms

Bryan

For additional

information or to have

questions answered,

please contact Hannah

Crossen at Edon

Northwest Local Schools

(419-272-3213).

2015 Williams County AdultAgricultural Education Classes

Now Underway At Edon High School

back to Bowling Green, where he took

on the role of Coordinator for the

Superintendent Cohort LeadershipAcademy until 2013. Basically, Granger

taught prospective students how to be

superintendents. He also gained plenty

of experience organizing and assistingin district searches for superintendents.

So why would Dr. Granger step out

of retirement to take on the role ofSuperintendent at Edon Local Schools?

I wasn't begged to take this position.

Granger informed. I wanted it.

From his time at Edgerton, Dr.Granger had gotten to know several

people living within the Edon School

District. He also owns a bit of farm land

just south of Blakeslee. Not only that,but Granger is looking forward to a

return to a smaller, rural school district.I'm a lot more comfortable in a rural

school than a city one. Granger stated.

It's nice that I can leave my ofce, look

left and see kindergarteners, and thenlook right and see high schoolers.

Upon hearing about the opening,

and speaking to Adams about thegoings on of the district, Granger then

spoke with exiting Superintendent Ed

Ewers. From that conversation, Ewers

gave him the phone number of BradMcCrea, President of the Edon Board of

Education at the time. Dr. Granger was

interviewed, and offered the job.Aware of the issues that currently

need resolving at Edon, Granger doesn't

intend to shy away from them in theleast.

I'm not looking at this as a retirement

job. I'm not looking at this as a part-

time job. Dr. Granger made clear. I'llapproach this like all of my other jobs.

In fact, he has some ideas on how to

get said issues resolved. Each of thosepotential resolutions revolves around

communication. And not just with those

living within the Edon city limits, either.

He plans to speak with people living

within the entire seventy-eight square

mile span of the district, includingthose living in Cooney, Columbia, and

Blakeslee. Not only that, he also plans

to seek out those who disagree with the

school's stance on such matters andspeak with them as well. While this task

may not be the easiest to undertake, it

is doable according to Granger.It's possible. The new Edon

Superintendent said. It just takes

effort.

Granger also notes that there are alot more positives in the Edon School

District than the obstacles that have

been receiving attention as of late.

As far as his stay in Edon, Grangercurrently has a seven month contract

with the school. He's not opposed tostaying beyond those terms, though.

I'm open to staying longer,

proclaimed Granger. I'm going to serve

at the will of the board.Whether the board decides to keep

him for a longer term, or begin a search

for a permanent superintendent,Granger is ready to help the board

do what's best for the district. He has

offered his services in nding a new

head administrator whenever the boardwishes to begin looking, which would

save the district a good bit of money.

He'd be just ne sticking around for awhile, however.

I don't have anything big planned,

Granger admitted.He doesn't mind the title of Interim

Superintendent in the least.

After all, all superintendents are

interim, joked Granger.No matter how long his tenure at

Edon lasts, it seems the school will be

in good hands for a long while.

T.J. Hug can be reached at

[email protected]

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MORE EDON AREA NEWS

Edon Northwest Local Schools is

proud to announce the selection of

Reagan Gallehue, Kaitlin Chrisman,Shannon Speicher and Nathan Engel as

November and December 2014 Students

of the Month.

Nominated by teachers, the grades

7-12 student-recognition program

honors recipients for their classroom

accomplishments and behavior, peer

relations, extracurricular involvement

and overall good and respectful attitude.In addition to having his or her

picture displayed in the main school

hallway, Reagan, Kaitlin, Shannon and

Nathan were awarded a special Student

of the Month Certicate, pin and ten

dollar gift card to Slatterys Marathon.

Students Of The Month NamedAt Edon Northwest Local Schools

PHOTOS PROVIDED

EDON HIGH SCHOOL NOVEMBER

STUDENT OF THE MONTH Edon

Northwest Local Schools is proud to

announce senior Kaitlin Chrisman

as Edon High School Student of the

Month for November 2014. "Kaitlin is anincredibly helpful student. She is always

willing to go the extra mile for others

no matter the cost, shared Mrs. Hilary

Staten in her nomination of Kaitlin.

Kaitlin never questions the task; she

does it with respect and excitement,

every time. Furthermore, she knows

what needs to be done and just does it

without needing an explanation. Kaitlin

is a great role model for all students

in her willingness to sacrice her time

to help others, especially me. I really

appreciate all that she does!" Kaitlin

is the daughter of Greg and Tammy

Chrisman.

EDON JUNIOR HIGH NOVEMBER



name eighth-grader Reagan Gallehue

as Edon Junior High Student of the

Month for November 2014. "Reagan

is top in her class, noted Mr. Carl

Sonneberger. Reagan is a very good

student that writes beautifully." Reagan

is the daughter of Chandra Gallehue

and John Gallehue.

EDON HIGH SCHOOL DECEMBERSTUDENT OF THE MONTH Edon


announce senior Nathan Engel as Edon

High School Student of the Month for

December 2014. "I have seen many

changes in Nathan's attitude and work

ethic this school year, noted Mrs.

Hilary Staten in nominating Nathan.

Nathan has a good attitude and is

actively engaged in class. In robotics, he

is the rst to volunteer his time to help

others, especially when the junior high

students need assistance. I'm proud of

the improvements Nathan has made."

Nathan is the son of William Engel.

EDON JUNIOR HIGH DECEMBER



name eighth-grader Shannon Speicher

as Edon Junior High Student of the

Month for December 2014. "Shannon

is always willing to lend a helping hand

to other students and demonstrates

leadership through his actions, shared

Miss Hannah Crossen. He listens

intently and isn't afraid to ask questions

to make sure he understands." Shannon

is the son of Chad and Barbara Speicher.

Meet local author Barbara Fogel onMonday, January 26th at 6:00 pm at the

Edon Branch Library. Mrs. Fogel will be

promoting her historical book Rooted inthe Corner: the People of Cooney Ohio.

According to her bio, written by

Shirley Smith, Barbara was born andraised in Camden, MI but became abuckeye thirty-eight years ago, when she

married Michael Fogel and moved to afarm near tiny Cooney, OH. She quickly

became a local with her children active

in Williams County 4-H and teaching forEdon Northwest Schools at Edon and

Cooney. Cooney stole Mrs. Fogels heart

and she became intrigued by its people,traditions, and the progression ofchange that unfolded as the community

developed. Barbara conducted much ofher research by interviewing longtimeresidents. Feeling a part of the Cooney

area and its past made this book a laborof love. Mrs. Fogel continues to reside

near Cooney, Ohio with her husbandand beloved Morganhorses while working on

other historical pieces.Barbara will share

her story of her love forCooney, as well as signingand selling copies of her

book at the program.The Edon Branch

Library is located at 105S. Michigan Street. For

more information, pleasecontact library managerCyndi Jewell at 419-272-

2839.

Meet Local Author Barbara FogelAt The Edon Branch Library

Edon Junior High ChoirPerforms National Anthem

PHOTO PROVIDED

PUBLIC PERFORMANCE Edons Junior High Choir, under the direction of Mrs.

Cathy Frastaci and Miss Christa Perry, performed The National Anthem during

the Toledo Walleyes 6th Annual School Appreciation Day held December 16 at

the Huntington Center. The sixty-member choir enjoyed an exciting professional

hockey game after singing, even though hometown favorite Toledo lost to Greenville,

South Carolina in overtime.

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8/22

REFLECTIONS FROM PIONEERS PAST

1988 North Central Golf Team

GOLF ... Row 1: Brad Sito, Jason Schroeder, Tim Wilder (captain), Sam

Petit (captain), Joel Boothman (captain). Row 2: Coach Bill Peiffer, Brian

Balser, Jamie Bexten, Travis Downing, Jim Clark, Cal Coy, Aaron Eide-

nier. Row 3: Homer Hendricks, Shane Salisbury, Jay Williams.

(JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP) - Louis

Harding was killed on the morning of

December 26 in a crash on State Route

15 just north of State Route 107 in

Williams County which involved a pair

of Pioneer residents.

The Ohio Highway Patrol says the

accident happened at about 8:10am

when a northbound 2006 Chevrolet

Silverado pick-up truck driven by

19-year-old Joshua Taylor went out of

control and into the opposite lane of

trafc.

It then collided with a southbound

2002 Cadillac Deville driven by 75-year-

old Louis Harding.

The pickup came to rest on its

passenger side following the impact.

Harding was pronounced dead at the

scene. Troopers say he was not wearing

a seatbelt.

Taylor was not injured and Troopers

say he was buckled in.

It's not known if the black ice that

was reported on area roads that morning

was a factor in the accident.

Accident South Of Holiday City

Claims Life Of Local Man

FCCLA ... Executive Ofcers of the over 100 member Four County Career

Center Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter

include (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT) Naomi Diaz (Stryker) Interior Design; Becca

Addington (Archbold) Early Childhood Education; Dylan Shaw (Fairview)

Hospitality Services; (BACK - LEFT TO RIGHT) Alyssa Ramos (Pettisville)Chef Training; Tabitha Holield (Fairview) Interior Design; Cathy Crivello

(North Central) Early Childhood Education: and Jordan Vaughn (Hicksville)

Hospitality Services. Among the chapter projects this year are fund raising and

assisting with local community projects, participation in regional, state, and

national FCCLA leadership and skill competitions, and sponsorship of student

assemblies. Membership in the organization is limited to family and consumer

science students. FCCLA Advisors include Susan Myers, Early Childhood

Education instructor; Lisa Hall, Interior Design instructor, Pete Herold, Chef

Training instructor; and Doug Tyas, Hospitality Services instructor.

North Central Student Joins FCCLA

Members In FCCC Leadership Role

JANUARY 16TH - JANUARY 22ND, 2015


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No Events Submitted by Time of Press

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17TH13 ABC VS Edon Northwest School Staff All Star Basketball Game - 5:00 PM

Styker Basketball Homecoming Ceremony 5:30 PM

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18TH

Co-Ed Volleyball Leagues start at Williams County YMCA

Pride of Williams County Pageant - 6:00 PM

MONDAY, JANUARY 19THMARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

Hilltop School Board Meeting - 6:00 PMStryker School Board Meeting - 6:30 PM

Edon Village Council Meeting - 7:00 PM

Fayette School Board Meeting - 7:00 PM

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20THNorth Central School Board Meeting - 6:30 PM

Teddy Bear Picnic at Wauseon Library - 11:30 AM

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21ST

No Events Submitted by Time of Press

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22NDStryker Steering Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM

AKRON, OH - Congratulations to

over 3,600 students who studied hard

and made the Deans List in fall 2014!

Local students include: Sydney Stoll

of Edon, Andrew Hanson of Wauseon,

David Hench of Wauseon, and Elena

Stamm of Wauseon.

To be eligible for the Deans List the

students maintained a GPA of 3.5-3.99

and were enrolled in 12 or more credit

hours.

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List At The University Of Akron

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A good many things

were discussed at the rst

regular board meeting of

the year for the Montpelier

Chamber of Commerce.

February 26 was

selected as the day the

chamber will hold its

annual banquet.

Board members spoke

briey on the coming

shut down of Montpelier's

Shopko. Those who

have been receivingprescriptions through the

store's pharmacy can now

contact Rings Pharmacy.

Kellie Gray reported

that the Coon Hunters,

who have taken part in

the Williams County Fair

in the past, will now begin

appearing at the Stueben

County Fair instead. This

information was relayed

to her by George Steffes

of the organization. While

no reason was given for

the Hunters leaving, there

have been issues between

them and the Fair Board

previously.

But a majority of theconversations on the

morning consisted of

renovations being made

to the chamber's building

and the future outlook

of the organization.

Jeanette Hull, President of

the Montpelier Chamber

of Commerce, vows to

alter the direction of the

organization a bit in 2015.

We're going to be

doing things differently.

To begin with,

Executive Director Susan

Gearhart will be meeting

with Vicky Hawke, a

member of the Northern

Ohio Association of the

Chambers of Commerce.Hawke will work with

Gearhart to discover ways

to promote membership

sponsorship.

Gathering members is

great, but it doesn't serve

a purpose unless there is

a clear plan in place for

the group. So what is it

that the chamber is trying

to accomplish?

We are not event

planners, Hull stated

clearly. We're for

economic development in

this community.

Of course, that doesn't

mean the chamber willcease to organize any

event. After all, Bean

Days is a major part of

the group's activities.

However, the board plans

to run the Montpelier

Chamber more like a

business in 2015 and

beyond.

Another goal of the

chamber is to continue

renovating their building.

The interior of the

structure has been

cleared of much junk,

giving the space a cleane

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