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By: Mitchell Peebles

THE VILLAGE REPORTER

SWANTON 3/1/2014Wine lovers from through-out the area were treatedto a night out, and it wasall for a good cause, as theFulton County branch ofthe American Red Cross

hosted their fth annualWine Tasting FundraiserSaturday evening at theSwanton American Le-gion. The event is thelargest fundraiser for thebranch, allowing themto continue their work ofhelping those in need afterdisasters such as res ormajor weather events.

There were twelve totalwines available for tast-ing at the event. One ta-ble was set with six winesranging from dry to semi-dry, and another had sixmore wines that had a-

vors from sweet to semi-sweet. Upon their arrivalto the fundraiser, guestswere given six tickets, al-lowing them to sampleany combination of sixof these twelve wines. Ifguests found a wine thatthey particularly liked,

they could purchase aglass, a bottle, or evena case of their drink ofchoice to enjoy on theirown time. A wine masterwas also on hand to an-swer any questions thatvisitors had while sam-pling the beverages.

Event-goers could alsopurchase tickets, andplace them in rafes foritems ranging from bicy-cles to champagne utes.The money raised at thefundraiser goes directlyto the Red Cross. FultonCounty Branch Direc-tor Liana Baldwin notedthat the money is usedfor very important ser-vices throughout the areaAll the proceeds stay inFulton County. We pro-vide 24/7 assistance tofamilies who are victims ofhome res or other disas-ters and 24/7 emergency

communications betweenfamilies in our area andtheir loved ones servingin the US Armed Forces.We also have an outreachprogram every year wherewe invite anyone who hasan active family memberserving in the military to

a Military Families Ap-preciation Day. There is afree meal, entertainment,informational materials,door prizes, and familypictures are taken.

Baldwin also said thatthe community's supportof these types of events is

a crucial part of their abil-ity to do all of the thingsthat they do. We wouldnot be able to provide allof our services if it wasntfor the strong communitysupport we receive saidBaldwin We have onepart-time paid employeeand the rest of our teamis made up of volunteersrepresenting every com-munity in our County.The community support isgreatly needed and muchappreciated.

Swanton Mayor andevent Chair, Ann Roth,was also very excited to

see the community com-ing out to support theRed Cross. This is myfth year helping with thisevent, and it is a countywide thing. Every year itjust gets bigger and bet-ter.

If you missed the eventthis year, keep an eye outfor it next year becausethe fundraiser will be get-ting a facelift to make iteven more exciting fortheir guests. We are go-ing to completely changethe format of it next year.Roth said It is just going

to keep getting bigger andbetter.

Mitchell Peeblesmay be reached at

[email protected].

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Edon Village Council suspended thethree-reading rule and approved Ordi-nance 01-14 Permanent Appropriationsduring its monthly meeting held Monday,February 24, 2014 in Council Chambers.In attendance for the evening session

were Councilors Roxana Nester, DuaneThiel, Richard Chapin, Chuck Bidwell,Gale Horn, Mayor Darlene Burkhardt,Fiscal Ofcer Heidi Bidwell, Solicitor Tom

Thompson and three guests; not answer-ing roll was Councilor Lee Lawrence.

Ordinance 01-14 appropriates justover $1.123 million (down from $1.186million in 2013) in funding to Village De-partments for the current scal year asfollows:

VILLAGE OF EDON

2014 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS

(2013 Budget/2013 Actual Expendituresnoted in parenthesis)

GENERAL FUND Police: $187,500 ($195,000/$196,433

actual); salaries, benets, contractual,

operations & maintenance; capital outlay Street Lighting: $11,500 ($11,500/

$11,024 actual) Williams County Health Department:

$1,500 ($1,500/$1,384 actual) Park & Recreation: $18,300 ($22,500/

$22,291 actual); salaries, benefts, contrac-tual, operations & maintenance,

Zoning Inspector: $12,550 ($18,200/$15,427 actual); salary, benets, opera-tions & maintenance

Transportation: $29,500 ($32,000/$28,271 actual); salary (twenty-vepercent Street Superintendent), ben-ets (one hundred percent Street Su-perintendent), contractual, operations &maintenance

Storm Sewer: $5,000 ($10,000/$1,738 actual)

Mayor: $8,000 ($9,000/$7,621 ac-tual); salary, benets, operations & main-tenance

Council: $7,500 ($8,000/$7,328 ac-tual); salary, benets, operations & main-tenance

Clerk: $27,750 ($29,250/$28,277actual); salary (fty percent Fiscal Of-

cer), benets, operations & maintenance Land & Buildings: $37,000

($40,000/ $39,996 actual); operations &maintenance, Community Building

Williams County Auditor: $1,500($2,000/$1,285 actual)

State Examiner Fees: $zero ($7,380/$5,084 actual) Village Solicitor: $9,000 ($9,000/

$10,243 actual) Economic Development: $1,312

($1,312/$1,312 actual) Misc/Transfers: $21,314 ($12,954/

$9,261 actual)TOTAL General Fund: $379,226

($409,596/ $386,975 actual)

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS Street: $46,960 ($45,991/$42,002

actual); salary (seventy-fve percent StreetSuperintendent), operations & maintenance

State Highway: $7,854 ($8,429/$4,917 actual); contractual, operations &maintenance; capital outlay

Motor Vehicle License Tax: $17,971($55,532/$39,995 actual)

State Grant: $109 ($109; $zero actual) Law Enforcement Fund: $599

($574/ $zero actual)TOTAL Special Revenue: $73,493

($110,635/$84,914 actual)

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Capital Improvements: $106,004

($97,805/$19,623 actual)

ENTERPRISE FUNDS Water: $161,016* ($182,512/

$161,095 actual); salaries (twenty-vepercent Fiscal Ofcer; fty percent eachStreet Superintendent salary and BPAstipend), benets, contractual, operations& maintenance, *(includes a $50,599 pay-ment to OWDA Debt Service and $7,963to the Water Tower Refurbishment Fund)

Sanitation: $45,032 ($45,775/$43,710 actual) Sanitary Sewer: $358,934*

($377,302/$323,644 actual); salaries(twenty-ve percent Fiscal Ofcer; ftypercent each Street Superintendent sal-ary and BPA stipend), benets, ...

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Edon Village Council Approves2014 Permanent Appropriations

By: Chelsie Firestone


Mayor Peggy Bernath informedmembers of the West Unity VillageCouncil that West Unity will once againbe honored as a Tree City U.S.A. Theaward is scheduled to be given on April9, 2014 in Kenton and several councilmembers are considering attendance.

The award is one that all members ofthe council and village employees takemuch pride in.

Prior to Mayor Bernaths report,council also heard from Village Adminis-trator Ric Beals. Beals informed councilthat the village is already starting to lookfor trees to plant this spring as well asthat he is looking into a grant that mayprovide for repaving the lot behind theVillage Ofce. Beals also commented onthe on-going weather and the how hard

village employees have worked to keepup with the clearing of snow from theroadways, the opening up of drains togive water a place to run during melts,and the water line breaks that have oc-

curred due to the freezing. Beals alsoextended his gratitude to the West Unity

Police Department, commenting thatTheyve help out whenever weve askedand at times without asking.

This gratitude towards the WestUnity Police Department was also ex-tended by several council memberswho commented on the performanceof Police Chief J.R. Jones and who re-marked that they have heard many posi-tive comments, from people both withinWest Unity and people from neighboringtowns, on the job that Jones has doneregarding security.

It was also reported during the meet-ing that Beals as well as Fiscal OfcerBecky Thatcher will be completing train-ing during the week of May 3. Thatcherwill serve as the proxy for several othersto meet the requirement of attending a

records retention meeting in their rstyear of ofce.

Chelsie Firestone can be reached at

[email protected]

West Unity To Receive27th Tree City U.S.A. Award

PHOTO BY MITCHELL PEEBLES

WINE TASTING ... Guests at the Fulton County Red Cross Wine Tasting Fundraiserhad the opportunity to sample various wines, and to ask questions about their favoritedrinks to the winemaster. Additional event coverage on page 16.


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Catherine Cathy

M. Bish, 60 of Pioneer,

formerly of Canton, Ohio

passed away on Monday,

February 24th at the

Deance Area InpatientHospice Center. Cathy

was born on September

24, 1953 in Canton to

Zygmunt and Rozalia

(Klummer) Weglarz. She

graduated from Timken

High School in Canton in 1973. On August 21, 1976

she married David E. Bish in Canton and he survives.

While in Canton Cathy worked at several restaurants

as a cook. Until recently she was a cook and a

housekeeper at the Ramada Inn and the former Holiday

Inn in Holiday City. Cathy was a member of St. Marys

Catholic Church in Morgus, Ohio.

Cathy not only loved her entire family very deeply, but

also had a great love for her friends. She is survived by

her husband David of 37 years, 2 sets of twin children,

Christopher (Stacy) Bish of Columbus, Indiana, Melinda

(Chuck) Fugate of Hazard, Kentucky, Jonathon (Gabby)

Bish of North Judson, Indiana and Valerie (Tyler)Sargent of Huntington, Indiana; two brothers Bruno

(Sandra) Weglarz of Canton, and Zygmunt (Josie)

Weglarz of North Canton, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Catherine M. Bish (1953-2014)

Doris Jean Vollmer, age

85, of Wauseon passed

away Tuesday February

11, 2014 at Northcrest

Nursing Home in Napoleon

in the presence of her

family.

She was born on

February 28, 1928 in

Fulton County, Ohio

the daughter of the late

Vernon and the late Ila(Robinson) Rashley. On July 16, 1949 she married her

high school sweetheart Orra Vollmer who survives her.

Jean is also survived by her children; Doug (Karen)

Vollmer of Wauseon, daughter Kimberly (Burton, Jr.)

Haviland of Soldotna, Alaska, grandchildren; Jennifer

(Sean) Clarke, Daniel (Nancy) Vollmer, Geoffrey Vollmer

and Desiree Haviland, four great-grandchildren, many

nieces and nephews to include special niece; Sandie

Cain. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter;

Shawna Haviland, great-grandson; Michael Vollmer

and brother Clifford Rashley.

Prior to retirement Jean was employed as a manager

at the former Master-Vac near Wauseon. Her work

history also included the ofce of the late Dr. Merrill,

nurse's aide at the old Fulton County Hospital, the

Wauseon Wire Factory, and Perfection Finishing in

Wauseon. Jean was a long time member of the First

Christian Church in Wauseon. Online condolences

may be made to the family at www.GrisierFH.com.

Doris Jean Vollmer (1928-2014)

YVONNE C. PAYNE, age

75, of Kendallville died on

Friday, February 28, 2014

at Parkview Noble Hospi-

tal in Kendallville. Mrs.

Payne was born, the oldestof fteen children, in Law-

rence County, Kentucky

on March 11, 1938 to the

late Bliss Church and

Margaret M. (York) Healy.

She married Bobby Payne

in 1978 in Albion, Indiana

and he preceded her in

death January 15, 1980.

Yvonne was employed as

a home health care and

hospice aide with McCray

Hospital and Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren and

family, especially during the holidays.. Yvonne enjoyed

going to garage sales and shopping. She loved Jesus

and her church family at the True Church of God In

Jesus' Name where she was a member and attended

regularly.Survivors include: Daughter, Bonnie and Paul Culley

of Indianapolis. Daughter, Connie Barden of Auburn.

Daughter, Laenise and Chris Arnett of Avilla. Son, Gayle

Barden, Sr. of Syracuse. Son, Kenny Barden, Sr. of Wol-

cottville. Nine grandchildren: Brandy Cooper, Brittany

Cooper, Ami Fulford, Chris Arnett, Jr., Gayle Barden,

Jr., Jeremy Barden, Jason Barden, Kenny Barden,

Jr., and Kayla Barden. 20 great grandchildren and two

great-great grandchildren. Sister, Veva Ann (Church)

Edwards of Springeld, Missouri. Sister, Thelma Kay

Church of Ocala, Florida. Sister, Alva Jean (Church)

Rainke and her husband, Jim of Winterhaven, Florida.

Sister, Carrie Opel (Church) Ford and her husband, Jim

of Ironton, Ohio. Brother, David and Nancy Church of

Fremont, Indiana. Brother, Randy and Carol Church of

West Unity, Ohio. Brother, Danny Church of Auburn.

Yvonne C. Payne (1938-2014)

Walter D. Crogan, age

90, of Delta and formerly

of Watervliet, NY, passed

away early Friday morning, February 21, 2014 at his

daughters home. He was born in Troy, NY on October

8, 1923 to the late John Crogan and Ruby (Fonda) Cro-

gan. Walter was a WWII Veteran having served with the

US Army; during his time in Europe he was wounded

and awarded the Purple Heart. Before retiring he was a

production worker for Bendex Company. Walter was an

avid reader and very much a train enthusiast; including

everything from watching trains, reading about trains

and collecting train memorabilia. In addition to his par-

ents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Ada Howes,

Ruth Yonchok, Edith, John, Carlton and Billy Crogan.

Walter is survived by his children, Shelli Crogan, Cathy

(Ray) Vaillancourt, Bonnie (Mike) Sicko, Terri (Dale) Ska-

winski, Randy (Ruth) Brand, Jerry (Robin) Brand, Vicki

(Bruce) Kelso and Danny (Donna) Brand and many lov-ing grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great

grandchildren. In honoring Walters wishes, there will

be no public services locally. Arrangements have been

entrusted to Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St Hwy 109

in Delta. Online condolences may be sent to the family

through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com

Walter D. Crogan (1923-2014)

V E T E R A N

MONTPELIER

Williams Co. Fairgrounds

(Indoors)

Wed. March 12

at 7:00 p.m.

HILLSDALE

Hillsdale Co. Fairgrounds

(Indoors)

Fri. March 14

4:30 & 7:00 p.m.

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CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

Cordially invites you to our oce at

140 N. Fulton St. Wauseon

419-335-4511(across from Sullivans)

March 1st thru April 15to e-le your income taxes in

a professional and timely manner.

Dont be duped by the seasonal preparers.We have been here for 35 years, not only

are we competitive, but we are fun.

Merrill Kane & Co

WilburWilbur is 10 months old

now and has been atthe shelter since he wasa young kitten. He surewould like to nd a for-

ever home soon. Wilburis everything you couldwant in a kitty. He isplayful, yet calms down

well. He is friendly andlikes other cats

Williams County Humane Society

LilyLilly is a sweet girl. She

is a 4 year old AlaskanHusky and is alreadyspayed. Lilly is calm andloving and can be shy at

times. A home with nocats is a must and she

has to be supervisedwith smaller dogs.

For more information call or visit the Williams CountyHumane Society at 09464 County Road 13 Bryan, Ohio

43506 (419) 636-2200. The cost of adoption is $160 fordogs and $70 for cats and includes the pets spay or neu-ter, disease testing, updating of shots, ea treatments and

parasite treatments..

The February meeting

of the Williams County Ge-

nealogical Society was held

in the Harmon Room of theWest Annex to the Bryan

Public Library. Members

weathered the cold to join

in watching a DVD about

Samuel Clemens.

Samuel was born on No-

vember 30, 1835, in Florida,

Missouri. 4 years later his

family moved to Hannibal

Missouri on the banks of

the Mississippi River. When

Sam was 11 his father died.

Shortly thereafter he left

school having completed

the fth grade to work as a

printers apprentice for a lo-

cal newspaper. His job was

to arrange the type for each

of the newspapers storiesallowing Sam to read the

news of the world while

completing his work. At 18

Sam headed east to New

York City and Philadelphia

where he worked on sev-

eral different newspapers

and found some success at

writing articles. By 1857 he

had returned home to em-

bark on a new career as a

riverboat pilot on the Mis-

sissippi River.

With the outbreak of the

Civil War in 1861 however

all trafc along the river

came to a halt as did Sams

pilot career. Sam joined a

volunteer Confederate unit

called the Marion Rangers

but he quit after just twoweeks.

In search of a new ca-

reer Sam headed west in

July of 1861 at the invita-

tion of his brother Orion

who had just been appoint-

ed Secretary of the Nevada

Territory.

Next month, the con-

tinuing story of Samuel

Clemens, his career, family

will be shown. Come and

join the members on March

10, 2014 at 6:30pm in the

Harmon Room, West Annex

to the Bryan Public Library,

Bryan, OH.

The purpose of WCGS

is the preservation ofcounty records and family

research. Monthly meet-

ings are held on the second

Monday of each month, ex-

cluding July and August, at

6:30pm, in the conference

room of the West Annex of

the Bryan Public Library.

The public is invited for all

the meetings.

For further information

concerning WCGS, visit

the Website at www.wcgs-

ogs.com or write to WCGS,

P.O. Box 293, Bryan Ohio

43506.

Williams CountyGenealogical Society

Learns AboutSamuel Clemens


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EDON P.D.

(Feb. 16) Domestic dispute(Feb. 17) Citation, speed(Feb. 17) Citation, failure toyield(Feb. 17) Property damagecrash(Feb. 18) Alarm call(Feb. 19) Citizen assist(Feb. 20) Agency assist(Feb. 21) Citizen assist(Feb. 21) Animal complaint(Feb. 22) Citizen assist(Feb. 22) Theft(Feb. 22) Suspicious vehicle,person(Feb. 22) Agency assist

STRYKER P.D.

(Feb. 21) Trafc warning, stopsign(Feb. 21) Trafc warning,speed(Feb. 21) Trafc warning,speed(Feb. 21) Unwanted patron(Feb. 21) Warrant service(Feb. 22) OVI, DUS, Open con-tainter in motor vehicle(Feb. 22) Agency assist(Feb. 22) Agency assist(Feb. 23) Trafc warning, stopsign(Feb. 23) Alarm, commercial(Feb. 24) Open door, residen-tial(Feb. 24) Alarm, commercial(Feb. 25) Trafc warning,speed(Feb. 26) Trafc warning, stopsign(Feb. 26) Agency assist(Feb. 26) Citizen assist(Feb. 27) Citizen assist

PIONEER P.D.

No reports received at the timeof press.

WEST UNITY P.D.

(Feb. 17) Well being check(Feb. 17) Custody dispute(Feb. 17) Assist medic(Feb. 18) Crash(Feb. 18) Truck off route,warning(Feb. 18) Phone harassment(Feb. 18) Animal problem(Feb. 19) Phone harassment(Feb. 19) Lockout(Feb. 20) Disorderly conduct(Feb. 20) Open door(Feb. 21) Medic run(Feb. 21) Speed, warning(Feb. 21) Drug complaint(Feb. 21) Warrant service(Feb. 22) Speed, warning

(Feb. 22) Animal problem(Feb. 22) Medical emergency(Feb. 22) ATV on streets(Feb. 22) Agency assist(Feb. 22) Phone harassment(Feb. 22) Domestic violence(Feb. 23) Message delivery(Feb. 23) Lock out(Feb. 23) Medical emergency

MONTPELIER P.D.

(Feb. 21) 10:25 p.m. - Aaron A.Strauss, 21 of 102 W. WayneSt. Montpelier, was arrested ona warrant out of Bryan Munici-pal Court for failure to appearon a probation violation. Hewas taken to CCNO.

(Feb. 22) 3:30 aa.m. - Matthew

Gambler, 22 of 16101 CR MMontpelier, was arrested fordisorderly conduct.

FAYETTE P.D.

(Feb. 18) Ordinance Violation(Feb. 18) Trafc violation(Feb. 19) Juvenile(Feb. 22) Loose dog(Feb. 22) Theft(Feb. 22) Assist(Feb. 22) Trafc violation

(Feb. 22) Disturbing the peace(Feb. 22) Well check(Feb. 23) Harassment(Feb. 23) Civil(Feb. 24) Trafc violation(Feb. 24) Well check

(Feb. 24) Civil(Feb. 28) Civil

WAUSEON POLICE

No reports at the time of press.

WAUSEON FIRE

DEPARTMENT

(Feb. 12) 721 S. Shoop Ave.,injured person(Feb. 12) 225 E. Linfoot St.,fall(Feb. 12) 635 Entgerprise Ave.,carbon monoxide detector(Feb. 13) 826 N. Shoop Ave., illsubject(Feb. 13) 702 Wauseon SeniorVillage, refused treatment(Feb. 14) 13040 Co. Rd. B, ill

subject(Feb. 14) 555 W. Linfoot St., illsubject(Feb. 14) 415 Cole St. #13, illsubject(Feb. 15) 2185 N. Shoop Ave.#13, difculty breathing(Feb. 16) 600 Park St., Arch-bold, ill subject(Feb. 16) 200 1/2 Jefferson St.,difculty breathing(Feb. 16) 221 Greco Dr., illsubject(Feb. 17) 303 W. Leggett St.,difculty breathing(Feb. 17) 815 Ottokee St., illsubject(Feb. 17) 718 Wauseon SeniorVillage, lift assist(Feb. 17) 17876 Co. Rd. JK, illsubject(Feb. 18) 1285 N. Shoop Ave.,#89, difculty breathing(Feb. 18) 204 S. Brunell St.,refused treatment(Feb. 18) 204 S. Brunell St., illsubject(Feb. 18) 267 Enterprise Ave.,ill subject(Feb. 18) 503 W. Morenci St.,ill subject(Feb. 18) 411 Cherry St., illsubject(Feb. 19) 414 N. Fulton St., liftassist(Feb. 19) 320 Sycamore St., illsubject

(Feb. 19) N. Shoop in front ofF&M Bank, injury accident(Feb. 19) 1120 N. Shoop Ave.,ill subject(Feb. 19) 240 W. Willow St.,difculty breathing(Feb. 19) 8566 Co. Rd. 13,heart attack(Feb. 19) 367 W. Elm St., dif-culty breathing

FULTON COUNTY

SHERIFF

Sheriff Roy E. Miller an-nounces that the Fulton Coun-ty Sheriffs Ofce will be con-ducting a High Visibility Blitzstarting March 6, 2014 andending March 11, 2014. Depu-ties will be working this Blitzat various times of the starteddates at various locations inFulton County. The SheriffsOfce will be primarily lookingfor speed and seatbelt viola-tions during the blitz.

Sheriff Miller and his depu-ties are dedicated to protectingthe citizens of Fulton Countyand the motorists who travelits highways. This Blitz is beingfunded from a grant that wasawarded to the Fulton CountySheriffs Ofce from the OhioDepartment of Public Safety.The grant will pay for extra pa-trol to enforce the trafc laws

that will increase the safety ofmotoriests on the roadways inthe areas that are prone to ahigher number of serious andfatal crashes.

WILLIAMS COUNTY

TRAFFIC

Jason B. Wilson, Edgerton,OH. OVI/Under Inuence. Dis-missed.Jason B. Wilson, Edger-

ton, OH. OVI/Breath Low.Fine: 650.00, Costs: 84.00.

Jail: 20, Suspended: 17. Op-erator license supended from12/20/2013 to 06/18/2014.No future violations within next

2 years. First Timers Retreatwithin 90 days. Vacate ADM li-cense suspension and fees.Jason B. Wilson, Edgerton,

OH. Tag/Sticker Violation. Dis-missed with costs: 40.00.

Dorsey D. Dargartz, Bryan,OH. Expired Plates. Waivedamount: 125.00.

Alexander Dombrowski,Edon, OH. Failure to Control.Waived amount: 155.00.

WILLIAMS COUNTY

CRIMINAL NEWS

Joshua L. Lautermilch, Mont-pelier, OH. Domestic Violence.Fine: 300.00, Costs: 370.00.

Jail: 180, Suspended: 180. Nofuture violations within next 2

years. No violent or threaten-ing contact with victim. HandsDown Domestic Violence Pro-gram.

Aaron A. Strauss, Montpe-lier, OH. Probation Violation.Ordered to serve the remainingbalance of his suspended sen-tence of 72 days at CCNO.

Rodney D. Risner, West Uni-ty, OH. Domestic Violence. Ar-raignment.

Vicki Cornell, Edon, OH. Fail-ure to File Registration. Fine:100.00, Suspended: 50.00,Costs: 108.57. No future viola-tions within next 2 years.

Vicki Cornell, Edon, OH.Failure to File Registration (10counts). Fine: 100.00 (eachcount), Suspended: 50.00(each count), Costs: 40.00(each count). No future viola-tions within next 2 years.Jackie Emerson, Bryan, OH.

Passing Bad Checks. Fine:100.00, Costs: 132.00. Jail: 30,Suspended: 30. No future viola-tions within next 2 years. Resti-tution of $49.75 by 3-5-14.Jay L. Hahn, Bryan, OH. File

City Tax 09. Arraignment.William T. Lasley, II, Bryan,

OH. Drug Paraphernalia. Dis-missed with costs: 100.00.

William T. Lasley, II, Bryan,

OH. Possession. Fine: 150.00,Costs: 40.00. Operator licensesuspended from 02/26/2014to 08/25/2014. Agency to de-stroy contraband.

WILLIAMS COUNTY

COMMON PLEAS

Mark Q. Sanders Judicialrelease granted effective Feb-ruary 27, 2014. Originally sen-tenced to 3 years at ODRC, and3 years mandatory post-releasecontrol on a conviction of En-gaging in a Pattern of CorruptActivity, a 2nd degree felony.Conditions of release: 5 yearscommunity control. Enter intoand complete the SEARCHProgram and follow all recom-mendations including aftercare.Enter into and successfullycomplete a substance abuseassessment with Recovery Ser-vices of NW Ohio and success-fully complete all recommendedtreatment including aftercare.Shall not enter any establish-ment where alcohol is sold orconsumed by the glass. Shallnot possess or consume anyform of alcoholic beverage. Nocontact with 8 named persons.

Frankie J. Mullins - Judi-cial release granted effectiveFebruary 24, 2014. Originallysentenced on May 23, 2013,

on a charge of Illegal Assem-bly or Possession of Chemicalsfor the Manufacture of Drugs,a 3rd degree felony and sen-tenced to 30 months at ODRC,and up to 3 years post-releasecontrol. Conditions of release:Complete the Williams CountyIntensive Probation program.Attend a substance abuse and/or mental health assessmentand comply with all treatment

recommendations made fromthat assessment. Shall not en-ter any establishment wherealcohol is sold or consumed bythe glass. Shall not possess orconsume any form of alcoholic

beverage. No contact directlyor indirectly with the co-defen-dant in this case.

WILLIAMS COUNTY

SENTENCING

Jonathon M. Gill Aggra-vated Possession of Drugs, a5th degree felony. 12 monthsat ODRC, and up to 3 yearspost-release control. Credit for33 days already served. Prisonterm to run consecutive withthe term imposed on anothercharge.

Lavon L. Northrup HavingWeapons While Under Dis-ability, a 3rd degree felony.36 months ODRC, and upto 3 years post-release con-trol. Credit for 75 days alreadyserved.

Shawn M. Tageson CountI, Attempted Illegal Manufac-ture of Drugs, a 3rd degreefelony. ODRC 30 months, andup to 3 years post-release con-trol. $5000 ne. Count II, Il-legal Cultivation of Marijuana,a 3rd degree felony. ODRC30 months, and up to 3 yearspost-release control. $5000ne. Count V, Illegal Cultiva-tion of Marijuana, a 3rd degreefelony. ODRC 30 months, andup to 3 years post-release con-trol. $5000 ne. Counts I and

II to run concurrently, and willrun consecutive to Count V.Fines suspended. Credit for 44days already served. Operatorlicense suspended 6 months.

WILLIAMS COUNTY

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Joseph R. Dempsey, age 27,House Inspector, and TenishaS. Ogden, age 31, Homemaker,both of Bryan, OH.

Cole M. Heath, age 19, Elec-trician, and Taylor R. Shipman,age 18, Clerk, both of WestUnity, OH.

Corey S. Decker, age 23,Welder, and Sonjah R. Shanksage 22, STNA, both of Montpe-

lier, OH.Daniel P. Dwyer, age 26,

Home Health Care, and EmilyR. Workman, age 20, Produc-tion Worker, both of Bryan, OH.John M. Huffman, age 24,

Electrician, and Adalene E.Bereld, age 22, Cosmetologist,both of Pioneer, OH.

Bruce L. Greene, age 50, Fac-tory, and Robin R. Halstead,age 54, QC Auditor, both ofMontpelier, OH.

Matthew J. Zook, age 27, Po-lice Ofcer, and Tifni L. Wag-ner, age 25, Hair Stylist, bothof Montpelier, OH.Jeffrey A. Massengale, I I, age

26, Construction, and ValerieS. Snyder age 25, both of Mont-pelier, OH.

WILLIAMS COUNTY

DOMESTIC COURT

Ashley M Garza, Edgerton,OH versus Andrew Garza II,Montpelier, OH. Complaint fordivorce led.

Ashley N. Crocker versus Bry-ant L. Crocker, both of Bryan,OH. Complaint for divorce led.

Sally J. Sito and Kevin Sito,both of Montpelier, OH. Peti-tion for dissolution of marriageled.

Raymond A. Tarkington,Edon, OH, versus Amanda J.Tarkington, West Unity, OH.Complaint for divorce granted.

FULTON COUNTY

COURT NEWS

FULTON COUNTY

CRIMINAL NEWS

Patricia Gerken, Delta, OH.Theft. Dismissed.

Oscar Aranjo, Wauseon, OH.Possession of Marijuana. Dis-

missed.

FULTON COUNTY

TRAFFIC NEWS

Samantha D. Thomas, Swan-ton, OH. Register Vehicle.

Waived amount: 117.00.Samantha D. Thomas, Swan-

ton, OH. Headlights. Waivedamount: 88.00.Timothy Wagler, Archbold,

OH. Illegal Passing. Fine: 50.00,Costs: 88.00.

Arturo P. Angelez, Fayette,OH. No Valid Operator License.Arraignment.

Arturo P. Angelez, Fayette,OH. Illegal Passing. Arraign-ment.Jeanne A. Delacruz, Wauseon,

OH. Failed to Yield. Waivedamount: 125.00.Jason A. Heller, Wauseon,

OH. 41/25 speed. Waived

amount: 135.00.Joshua J. Jeffries, Delta, OH.Expired Plates. Fine: 37.00,Costs: 88.00.

David E. Lantz, Jr., Fayette,OH. Seatbelt/Driver. Waivedamount: 81.00.

Adriana Lopez, Fayette,OH. Seatbelt/Driver. Waivedamount: 81.00.

Brian L. Miller, West Unity,OH. 83/70 speed. Fine: 37.00,Costs: 88.00.

Alex P. Regan, Lyons, OH.52/35 speed. Waived amount:135.00.

Kevin A. Renner, Fayette,OH. 67/55 speed. Fine: 37.00,Costs: 88.00.

Julie E. Torres, Archbold, OH.84/70 speed. Waived amount:125.00.

Matthew W. Schrock, Arch-bold, OH. Failure to Yield.Waived amount: 190.00.

Michael W. Gunner, Wauseon,OH. Assured Clear Distance.Waived amount: 190.00.

Arrin J. Short, Fayette, OH.Assured Clear Distance. Waivedamount: 190.00.Tasha L. McGuire, Wauseon,

OH. Stop Sign. Fine: 37.00,Costs: 88.00.

Nathan E. Sutter, Bryan, OH.Speed/Construction. Waivedamount: 127.00.

Jacob A. Yoder, Archbold, OH.66/55 speed. Waived amount:117.00.

Jameel Bakhsh, Edon, OH.69/55 speed. Waived amount:117.00.

Arthur Barner, Wauseon,OH. Seatbelt/Driver. Waivedamount: 73.00.

William S. Winseman, Fay-ette, OH. 70/55 speed. Waivedamount: 127.00.

Gregory K. Yunker, Swanton,OH. Right Side of Road. Waivedamount: 182.00.Tiffany E. Wilburn, Wauseon,

OH. 40/25 speed. Waivedamount: 117.00.

FULTON COUNTY

COMMON PLEAS

Aaron M. Prentice, Oregon,OH. Sentenced Count I, Assault,a 1st degree misdemeanor, andCount II, Assault, a 1st degreemisdemeanor. 2 years commu-nity control and a reserve termof 180 days at CCNO for eachcount. Each term to be runconcurrently with each other.Shall not have contact with vic-tims. Shall not enter any baror tavern or consume alcohol.Shall not visit Sunny ShadyCampground.

Aaron R. Sower, Evansport,OH. Count I, Unlawful Sexual

Conduct with a Minor, a 4thdegree felony. 12 months atODRC. Register as a sex offend-er or a child victim offender, asa Tier 1 offender for 15 years.

FULTON COUNTY

DOMESTIC COURT

John J. Pum, Metamora,OH, and Sharon Pum, Tuc-son, AZ. Petition for dissolutiongranted.

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hosted by Edgerton Local Schools.

Sponsor for the event was the Northwest

Ohio Educational Service Center.

Teams competing included:

Bryan PURPLEMontpelier

Bryan GOLD

North Central

Edgerton

Stryker

Edon

St. Patrick

Hilltop

The Bryan PURPLE Quiz Team earned

the title CHAMPIONS of the 18th

Annual Williams County Junior High

Quiz Bowl by defeating North Central in

the 8th Match with a score of 17 to 10 !

The Bryan PURPLE team was

undefeated in the double-elimination

tournament through all EIGHT matches.

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the completion, in Round 6. At thattime, Bryan defeated North Central by

a score of 12-5, sending the Eagles into

the Losers' Bracket. North Central went

on to defeat Edon by a score of 10-7,

sending the Blue Bombers home and

setting themselves up for a rematch

with Bryan.

Bryan PURPLE team members:

Issac Brown - 8Zac Nobis - 8

Sierra Schleder - 8

Isaiah Taylor - 7

Rachel Webb - 7

Thibaut Woolace - 7

Bryan was coached by Chad Bishop

North Central team members:

Makayla Knapp - 8

Zachary Turner 8

Emma Zenz - 8

Addison Elser - 7

Hayden Haas - 7

NC was coached by Connie Myers

TEAMS RESULTS

Williams County Junior High Quiz Bowl

February 24, 2014Edgerton High School

denotes WINNER

Match ONE

Bryan Purple 15 *

Bryan Gold 7

Match TWO

St. Patrick 12 *Montpelier 9

North Central 11 *

Stryker 7

Bryan Purple 17 *

Edon 7

Edgerton 15 *

Hilltop 9

Match THREE Consolation Bracket

Montpelier 10 *

Bryan Gold 9

Match FOUR Winners Bracket

North Central 12 *

St. Patrick 8

Bryan Purple 14 *

Edgerton 8

Match FOUR Consolation Bracket

Montpelier 13 *

Stryker 3

Edon 12 *

Hilltop 6

Match FIVE Consolation BracketMontpelier 14 *

Edgerton 9

Edon 18 *

St. Patrick 9

Match SIX Winners Bracket

Bryan Purple 12 *

North Central 5

Match SIX Consolation Bracket

Edon 11 *

Montpelier 8

Match SEVEN Consolation Bracket

North Central 10 *

Edon 7

Match EIGHT FINAL ROUNDBryan Purple 17 *

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WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO - THE EDON COMMERCIAL

1974-75 Edon Varsity Baseball Team

BASEBALL ... Pictured above is the 1974-75 team (front row, left to right): LarryLong, Kevin Brigle, Mark von Allmen, Dan Ely, Alejandro del Bosque, Dave Hugand Mike Ely. Back row: Coach Jerdonek, Paul Fry, Jim Herman, Randy Thiel,Bob Crist, Mike Brigle, Neil Bowling, Don Fry.

contractual, operations & maintenance,*(includes $100,303 payment to OWDADebt Service)

Utility Deposits: $220 ($220/$zero ac-tual)

TOTAL Enterprise Funds: $565,202($605,809/$528,449 actual)

TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $1,123,925($1,186,844/$1,019,961 actual)

In other action, Council

Accepted the Minutes, Financial Re-port and Bills are presented.

Joined Mayor Burkhardt in commend-ing Street Superintendent Jim Brigle on a

job well done in keeping Village streets and

lots cleared of snow this winter.Approved replacing brakes on theVillages backhoe at an estimated cost oftwenty-ve hundred dollars.

Approved the hiring of Jim Snivley aspart-time police ofcer per Chief Szymc-zaks recommendation.

Supported Mayor Burkhardts procla-mation of February as Career and Tech-nical Education Month. The declarationurges all citizens to become familiar withthe benets offered by career and techni-cal education programs available at FourCounty Career Center.

Reviewed Ordinance 02-14 which

would now allocate income tax withhold-ings (1.5 percent) between the generalfund (ninety percent) and capital outlay(ten percent); Solicitor Thompson will havethe revised Ordinance ready for approvalnext month.

Heard Chief of Police Tom Szymczaksdetailed Service Log and Vehicle Report for

January 2014.Learned from Street Superintendent

Brigle snow removal continues at Villagestreet intersections.

Approved the Planning Commissionsrequest for a commercial lot split; the12x60 section will be sold to expand anearby residential property.

Noted the Safety Committee would

meet Friday, February 28 at 1:00 p.m.;Street Committee members will convene ata later date.

Voted to enter into Executive Sessionto discuss possible property acquisition;BPA members Warren Henry and Andy Le-dyard were invited to remain. No actionwas taken.

The next regular monthly meeting of theEdon Village Council will be held Monday,March 17, 2014 beginning at 7:00 p.m. inVillage Chambers.

INFORMATION PROVIDED

CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE

Edon Village Council Approves ...

Nearly 8,000 students made The University of Akron's Dean's List for fall 2013.Among them is Edon student Sydney Stoll.


Edon Student Makes University OfAkrons Deans List For Fall 2013

The 2014 Annual Meeting ofShareholders of Edon Bancorp, Inc.was held on Tuesday morning February

25th, at the Edon Ofce with 84% of the150,000 issued and outstanding sharesrepresented in person or by proxy.

Estel Wyrick, Jr., President, reportedon the performance and activities of thewholly owned subsidiary bank, The EdonState Bank Company, of Edon, Ohioduring 2013; at year-end the banksassets/liabilities were $61,206,187.00;total deposits were $51,755,667.00; andnet loans were $18,389,841.00.

The shareholders of Edon Bancorp,INc. elected Jody L. Bidlack, David J.Curry, Larry W. Dewire, Lyle E. Hug,Bruce V. ODonnell, Lee R. Thiel, andEstel Wyrick, Jr., President & Secretary;Lee A. Dick & Jody L. Bidlack, Vice

Presidents and Susan A. Long, Cashier.The directors of Edon Bancorp, Inc.,

also elected the following directors and

ofcers for the wholly owned subsidiarybank, The Edon State Bank Company,of Edon, Ohio for the ensuing year.Directors are: Jody L. Bidlack, DavidJ. Curry, Larry W. Dewire, Lyle E.Hug, Bruce V. ODonnell, Lee R. Thiel& Estel Wyrick, Jr. Ofcers are: Lee R.Thiel, Chairman of the Board; Lyle E.Hug, Vice Chairman of the Board; EstelWyrick, Jr., President and Secretary-Treasurer; Lee A. Dick & Jody L Bidlack,Vice Presidents; Bruce V. ODonnell,Compliance Ofcer, Susan A. Long,Cashier; and Lucinda C. Osborn andJennifer L. Hays, Assistant Cashiers.


Edon Bancorp Holds Annual Meeting For Shareholders

Miss Stephanie Anne Nester and Mr.Jacob Donald Bonnell were united in mar-riage on Saturday, December 14, 2013 attwo oclock in the afternoon at St. PetersLutheran Church in Edon, Ohio. The cer-emony was officiated by the ReverendRoger M. Marlow. Music for the ceremonywas provided by Roxana Nester, aunt ofthe bride. Ceremony Readings were per-formed by Mrs. Jennifer Seeley, friend ofthe Groom. The brides parents hosted adinner and reception at the WilliamsCounty Fair Grounds in the GilletteBuilding. On the eve of the wedding the

grooms family hosted a rehearsal dinnerat Sams Place in Blakeslee, Ohio.

The bride is the daughter of Milton andDeborah Nester of Edon, Ohio. She is thegranddaughter of Rosemary Nester andthe late Otis Nester of Edon, Ohio andConnie Welly and Don Pahl of Edgerton,Ohio and the late Eugene Muehlfeld ofBlakeslee, Ohio. The groom is the son of

Janice Bonnell and the late Jeffrey Bonnellof Amboy, Illinois. He is the grandson ofDonald and Kathryn Bonnell of Amboy,Illinois and Robert and Mary Olson ofAmboy, Illinois.

Given in marriage by her parents andescorted by her father, the bride wore astrapless A-line gown of white taffeta witha draped bodice and side draped skirt. Thegown featured hand-embroidered designsand elegant beading on the bodice and aflawless court train which was compli-mented by a one-tier tulle elbow whitewedding veil with cut edge. The bride car-ried a hand-tied bouquet of white fauxroses and white sheer ribbon tails accent-ed with black and silver beads. The roseswere wrapped with silver shimmer andadorned with a silver and pearl broach,which was a gift of the brides GrandmotherNester.

Miss Kathleen Long of Canal Fulton,Ohio, friend of the bride, served as Maid ofHonor. Mrs. Tiffany Storrer of Archbold,Ohio, friend of the bride, served as Matronof Honor. Bridesmaids included MissChelsea Rice of Ney, Ohio, Mrs. CarissaFritch of Edon, Ohio, Miss Stephanie

Kaiser of Edon, Ohio, and Miss MeghanBidwell of Edon, Ohio. The flower girl wasMiss Addyson Fritch of Edon, Ohio, friendof the couple. The maid and matron ofhonor and bridesmaids wore straplessfloor-length gowns of black satin with sidedrape and brooch. Each carried a hand-tied bouquet of white faux gerbera daisieswith jewel centers, black tulle, accentedwith black and silver beads and wrappedwith silver shimmer.

Mr. Dustin Seeley and Mr. Tyler Burkeof Amboy, Illinois, friends of the groom,served as Best Men. Groomsmen included

Mr. Damon Oien of Durant, Iowa, Mr.Jason Bonnell of Amboy, Illinois, brotherof the groom, Mr. James Bonnell of Amboy,Illinois, brother of the groom, and Mr.Graham Nester of Edon, Ohio, brother ofthe bride. Ushers included Mr. Kirk Haaseof Edon, Ohio, Mr. Trent Thomas ofMontpelier, Ohio, Mr. Brian Moffett ofEdon, Ohio and Mr. Adrian Fritch of Edon,Ohio. The ring bearer was Mr. Aiden Fritchof Edon, Ohio, friend of the couple.

The bride is a 2005 Graduate of EdonHigh School and a 2007 graduate ofOwens Community College where sheearned an Associates Degree of Science inDental Hygiene. In 2011 she received aBachelors Degree of Science in DentalHygiene from The Ohio State Universityand a Certificate in Public Health from TheUniversity of Iowa. She is currentlyemployed with the state of IndianaDepartment of Health as an ImmunizationField Representative. The groom is a 2005graduate of Amboy High School. He servedas the State President for the Illinois FFAAssociation from 2005-2006. In 2010 heearned a Bachelors Degree of Science inAgricultural Business Management fromWestern Illinois University where he wasan active member of the Alpha GammaRho fraternity. Currently, he is employedwith Monsanto as a District Sales Managerfor the DEKALB and Asgrow seed brands.

Following a honeymoon in Indianapolis,Stephanie and Jacob will reside at 1752County Road 75 in Butler, Indiana.

Miss Stephanie Anne Nester Weds

Mr. Jacob Donald Bonnell

PHOTO BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFF

SUCCESSFUL BID Following an auction conducted by Shane Sumner during SeniorRecognition Night, Edon Athletic Boosters President Tina Parrish happily presentedHudson Manahan and his grandfather, Gary Manahan, the prized varsity girls auto-graphed basketball. With a successful bid of four hundred dollars, the Manahan familywon the keepsake as a gift for their number one Edon Blue Bomber basketball player,senior Kaitlyn Manahan. Proceeds from the auction will benet future Edon AthleticBoosters projects.

Edon Varsity Girls Autographed

Basketball Auctioned Off


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1966 Montpelier DCT SeniorsREFLECTIONS OF THE PAST

Diversied Cooperative Training students: FRONT ROW: M. Freese, C. Blosser, C.

Moor, C. Mettler, J. Stevens, R. Ankney, A. Clark. ROW 2: B. Tarr, S. McCrea, D.

Stambaugh, J. Karnes, A. Dye, P. Hallock, R. Royer, ROW 3: R. Nichols, D.C.T. co-

ordinator Mr. Figgins, T. Courtney

Monique Tressler was the guest of

Abby Wurm at the regular meeting of

the Montpelier Rotary Club on Monday,

February 24, 2014. Ms. Tressler is the

owner of All Things Food, a grocery store

in Bryan that carries "local, responsible"

food.For Ms. Tressler, All Things Food

is as much about education as selling

food. According to Ms. Tressler,

Williams County has many resources for

"nutrient-dense" food and she focuses

her store on gathering those resources

together for the community to enjoy.

The benets of responsible food

include a healthier lifestyle, says

Ms. Tressler, because food is better

the closer you get to the condition

intended by its creator. Other benets

include reducing oil consumption,

better nutrition and avor, healthierand safer food grown on smaller farmsby members of our community, andsignicant economic impact that goesright back into our communities. Shebuys and sells in bulk, reducing thecost, so that responsible food is more

affordably priced.All Things Food is located at 114

North Main Street in Bryan and is open10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday -

Friday and Saturday 10:00 - 2:00.Ms. Tressler is actively working tobuild a distribution network for local,responsibly grown food. She concludedby encouraging the group to "build astronger community through food" byjoining a CSA (Community SupportedAgriculture), shopping at the FarmersMarket, and growing their own food.


ALL THINGS FOOD ... Montpelier Rotary member Abby Wurm with Monique

Tressler speaking with Rotarians about local responsible food.

Monique Tressler of All Things HealthGuest Speaker At Montpelier Rotary Club

Montpelier, Ohio March 1, 2014

Kelci Ibarra is a senior at Montpelier

High School and thoroughly enjoys

art. In fact its her favorite class! Her

work shows her preference for art in

the whimsical linocut series on display

at Kannel Insurance. Linocut is a

process of printmaking where designs

are cut into blocks of linoleum. Ink is

then applied in layers. The hard part is

the registration getting the different

layers lined up with each impression of

the block. Kelcis series of prints showssignicant care in this difcult area of

printmaking.

Kelci is the daughter of Candy Ryanand Jim Ibarra. She enjoys playingsoftball and weight lifting. Her futureplans include attending HeidelbergUniversity to become an athletic trainer.

Kannel Superior Agency, Inc. isproud to feature Kelcis work in theirofce and invites the public to stop inand see her linocut series during themonths of March and April. The ofce islocated at 301 West Main Street, at theheart of historic downtown Montpelier.For more information, contact Chris

Kannel at 419-485-4281 or [email protected].


INFORMATION & PHOTO PROVIDED

LINOCUT PRESENTATION ... Kelci Ibarra presents her linocut series to Chris

Kannel.

Montpelier Senior Athlete Also An ArtistMontpelier Area Chamber of Commerce

Annual Meeting and Banquet Held

By Jennifer Manlove


On February 20th the MACC held theirannual meeting and banquet at the Mont-

pelier Moose Family Center. The evening

started with a social hour, where appe-tizers were served to the guests and en-

tertainment was provided by Jim Weber.Guests also had the opportunity to get in-

volved with the 50/50 drawing and bid ongift baskets. Bill Priest was the Master of

Ceremonies and provided the invocation.

After dinner, Ms. Jeanette Hull (BoardPresident) wanted to Thank Lori Eitniear

(2013-V.P.) for her hard work and dedica-tion. She also gave special recognition to

Ms. Susie Osburn who has served at theBoard President for the past three years.

The 2014 Board of Directors was recog-

nized. The members include: Jeanette Hull(President), Shelley Davis (1st Vice Presi-

dent), Chris Lee, Kandace Potts-Salaz,Trina Bobilya, Kelly Gray, Jennifer Koch,

Jamison Grime, Pam Lucas, Kurt Roan,

David Tilly, Gloria Osburn, Terry Buntain(Executive Director) and Student Repre-

sentatives Jacob Leung and Jake Dewire.The theme of the night was Vacation

DestinationMontpelier. Often peopleforget what Montpelier has offered and

what they still continue to offer. There are

many community events to get involved

in. The cruise-in nights, events offered bythe Montpelier Fire Department, MapleSyrup days, The Senior Center, The Wil-

liams County Fair, The Montpelier PublicLibrary, Williams County Veterans Build-

ing, The Parks and Recreation Depart-

ment, The Garage Sales and Flea Markets,Antique Tractor Shows, Historical Society

Events, Chamber Events and the schoolevents. The community is needed to get in-

volved and stay involved in order for theseevents to grow and continue to be success-

ful.

Montpelier has a long tradition of hold-ing Bean Days annually, and this year

they will be held on July 18th and 19th.There are several changes to the event this

year. One will be that the event is no lon-ger supported solely by the Chamber. This

year there will be a board that will seek out

the funding and coordination for the event.Some of the goals the board has are to get

the community more involved and bringback the tradition that Bean Days held in

the past. The board wants the communityto have pride in this event and the com-

munity as a whole. As with any event there

are many challenges presented. Some ofthe challenges they are facing is sponsor-

ship and help from the community. This isa big task and it can easily become over-

whelming. Therefore, they are asking thecommunity o get involved and help bring

back tradition to Montpelier.

One of the big changes that we will see

at Bean Days is the addition of Hot AirBalloons provided by Bob Scobee, Bal-loonmeister and owner of Fly High Ohio.Mr. Scobee is a veteran pilot for Fly OhioBallooning, and is planning on ten hot airballoons for Bean Days. Mr. Scobee willoversee everything that has to do with theballoons themselves and anything involv-ing aviation." He will make the nal callon whether the balloons will launch or notand will be in contact with the airport andthe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)to make sure everything runs safely and

smoothly. Balloons bring a huge visibility,and will attract those passing by. There arealso plans to coordinate with other Balloonevents to attract more people to the event.

Bean Days will continue with the Fridayevening tradition of events in the down-town area. There are also plans to expandevents in downtown and have more eventstaking place at the Fairgrounds. The Rota-ry Breakfast will be held, as well as the 5Kand parade. The board is currently work-ing on a website to be able to keep the pub-lic informed and gain involvement.

Ms. Sandra Gordon from the Parks andRecreation Department also spoke aboutthe many ongoing activities that are hap-pening in the community and those thathave already taken place. This year is the56th year for the Montpelier Pool. The Ea-gles has continued to generously provide

the Making Waves program, which pro-vides free swimming lessons. The pool andpark rentals have continued, as well asthe additional playground at Storrer Park.Voices from the Past was held this year,and brought out a nice crowd. Outdoormovies are still planned, as well as theFrostbite Film Festival. The Free LunchProgram in the summer has been success-ful. Last year 2000 lunches were served,and 8600 over the past four years. Thecommunity is once again encouraged toget involved with these events. Events arelisted online with the Parks and Recreationor The Montpelier Public Library.

Ms. Rachel Sostoi closed out the eve-ning by presenting the 2013 Outstand-ing Citizen Award to Mr. John Whitmer.Mr. Whitmer has been actively involvedwith the community. He was a memorable

teacher and coach, as well as a bus driver.He has served at the Senior Center. He hasworked as a teacher and Pastor at CCNO.He has given his time as a youth leader atSt. Pauls church. He has been the Direc-tor of the See and Do Club, overseeing thedaily operations. He has also been involvedin two Hurricane Katrina Clean Up efforts.He is the proud Father of two Sons andone Grandson. Mr. Whitmer, the commu-nity thanks you for all you have done andcontinue to do. Montpelier is proud to haveyou as part of the community.

Jennifer Manlove may be reached [email protected]

PHOTO BY JENNIFER MANLOVE, STAFF

AWARD PRESENTATION ... Ms. Rachel Sostoi is presenting Mr. John Whitmer with

the 2013 Outstanding Citizens Award

PHOTO BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFF

SPECIAL DAY Celebrating February birthdays at Montpelier Senior Center onThursday, February 13, 2014 were seated, from left, Barbara Kreischer, Cleeta Miller,Ruthann Beebe and standing, from left, Jane Rath, Fred Smethurst, Larry Wells,

Richard Barnhart and Nancy Bryan. Hosting this months celebration was MontpelierSenior Center Staff. Site Manager Jewell Head was also pleased to announce Clarice

Bulla, Hal Decker, Bill Peters, Tawee Layraman, Karen Stoops, Sue E. Kemp, BillStoops, Kim Husted, Roselyn Brandeberry and Alan Barnhart as winners of the special

Valentines Day giveaway. Each received a heart-shaped box of chocolates.

Montpelier Senior Center

Celebrates February Birthdays


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By Jennifer ManloveTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

Mayor Steve Yagelski called the Regu-lar Meeting of the Village of MontpelierCouncil to order on February 24, 2014 at7:30pm. Roll call was conducted with allmembers except Mr. Delmar Karnes pres-ent. There was no Pastor in attendance so

Mayor Yagelski asked for a moment of si-lence before the pledge of allegiance wasrecited. The motion was made to approvethe agenda for February 24th, the minutesfrom the February 10th public hearing,and the minutes from the February 10thcouncil meeting. All were approved. At thatpoint in time, it was asked if the audience

had any comments.Mrs. Karleen Zimmer stood up and

asked to address the board. Mrs. Zim-mer had concerns about her electric billincreases. During the time that she ad-dressed the board she asked several ques-tions that pertained to her electric charges.One question that was asked was how and

when the meter was read, as well as deter-mining the accuracy of the readings. Mrs.Kelly Hephner addressed the questions

asked. Ms. Hephner stated that metersare read every month by a handheld elec-tronic device. The device allows the readerthe ability to not have to go directly to themeter. The bill usually reects 30 days be-tween readings, and is 99% accurate.

A lot of advice was offered when lookingat ways to lower bills as well as reasons forthe possible increases. Some people maypurchase alternate heat sources that usemore electricity. Some bills may be higher

when they have holiday lights plugged in.As we use furnaces more, the electric mo-tor is also running additional time. Whilethe devices the village uses have such ac-curacy, it is not impossible for them tohave an issue. If anyone feels that thereis something wrong with their meter, the

village will come out and test the meterfor the consumer at a cost of $50.00. Theconsumer only pays that cost if the village

nds no error on the villages behalf.Another community member in atten-dance, Mrs. Andrea Vilaychith, also hadher recent bills with her, showing a dra-matic increase in her bill. She explainedhow they have made accommodations intheir home in hopes to save on their util-ity bill. She also stated that she is awarethat other community members also havethe same concerns as she is a part of agroup on facebook that discusses issues inMontpelier. After Mrs. Hephner looked ather bills, she recalled speaking with Mrs.Vilaychiths husband about running aninfrared heater in their home as an addic-tion heat source. Once the Vilaychiths un-plugged the heater, Mrs. Hephner was ableto see a signicant decrease in usage.

Mayor Yagelski mentioned his position-ing on social media. He advised those pres-ent to take concerns directly to the village

where they can be solved versus discussingit amongst others. There was also discus-sion about where and how the village getsis electricity as well as the sources. The vil-lages buys power to a certain level, afterthat amount is met they then buy it on theopen market. When power is bought on theopen market, the price is subject to an in-crease. The Village of Montpelier is also aparticipant in AMP-Ohios Joint Venture 6

which is the wind turbine site located inBowling Green, Ohio. The Village also dis-cussed how to calculate your utility bill as

well as how much electricity a householdis using. To gure kilowatt hours, takethe current read and subtract the previ-ous read to get the total kilowatt hours

used. The Power Cost Adjustment (pca)uctuates because the cost of purchasingpower on the market changes every month.

The rate information can be found on theMontpelier website at www.montpelieroh.net/electric_rates.html. The Village alsohas added a document on how to calculate

use. During the time comments from theaudience occurred, Ms. Jennifer Hern fromthe Montpelier Police Department was alsopresent.

Next on the agenda they sought approv-al to cancel the March 10th and the March24th Council meetings and have the meet-ings on March 17th and March 31st. Thatmotion was approved. The council nextheld a discussion on golf carts. This wasdiscussed at the last meeting on February10th. The council was looking for a motionon whether or not to proceed further. May-

or Yagelski and Mr. Karnes had been con-tacted by a gentleman in town about us-ing golf carts on the roadway. Information

was previously handed out to the Councilmembers and Mrs. Lucas was working withChief Dan McGee on the matter. This issuehas been previously discussed by both thePolice Department and the Village Coun-cil and was denied. Within in the villagescodied ordinance Chapter 375 it discuss-es all-purposes vehicles. Police Chief Dan

McGee wrote a letter to Pam Lucas convey-ing that golf carts are not an all-purposevehicle. The safety of the golf carts being intrafc with vehicles moving at speeds of 50mph was also discussed. The council votedthat this was not an issue that they weregoing to take any further.

The Income Tax Payment Plan Policywas also passed. Income Tax Returns forall required tax years must be led to makea payment plan. All payment plans mustbe in writing and must be on the formprescribed by the Director of Finance. Asprerequisite to entering into any paymentplan, the Income Tax Administrator or theDirector Finance may require the taxpayerto provide a statement of assets, income,employment, and expenses. The Income

Tax Administrator and/or Director of Fi-nance are not required to enter into a pay-ment plan with any taxpayer. There will be

a non-payment penalty of $150.00 postedon the rst day of the fourth month afterthe tax return was due if any portion of thetax remains unpaid on that date. In orderto avoid that additional charge all paymentplans must be paid in full by the end ofthe third month after the tax return wasdue. If the payment plan goes beyond thatall non-payment penalties and interest willapply. At any time after the $150.00 penal-ty has been assessed, the Income Tax Ad-ministrator or the Director of Finance mayrefer to the Law Director for collection allmatters involving unpaid tax unless thereis a payment plan in place and the pay-ment plan is in good standing. The Income

Tax Administrator or the Director Financemay refer to the Law Director for collectionall matters involving non-ling or defaultin a payment plan. The Income Tax Ad-ministrator or the Director of Finance maydetermine when it is appropriate to refermatters to the Law Director. In making thisdetermination, the Income Tax Adminis-trator or the Director of Finance may con-sider a number of factors including with-out limitation: the likelihood of collection,the amount of tax due, and the cost of pur-suing legal action. All payment plans mustbe paid in full by the last day of the eighthmonth after the return was due. If commu-nity members have further questions theycan contact the village ofce.

Next discussed was Resolution 1072 toPurchase a 2014 John Deere 624K WheelLoader for the Street Department. Thismotion was suspended and passed. The

Village Manager authorized the purchasefrom Buck & Knobby Equipment Co. Inc.through the State Purchasing Program a2014 John Deere 624K Wheeler Loaderincluding Hydraulic Coupler with three(3) yard 4-in-1 multi-purpose bucket and60 forks with a 60 wide carriage. Thisincludes a trade-in allowance for a CASE621B Wheel Loader. This shall be for theStreet Department at a price not to exceed$160,000.00.

Ordinance 2164 Amending Certain Sec-tions of Part 11 of the Codied Ordinanceshad its second reading. Ordinance 2165Amending Section 181.12(b)(1) Income TaxPenalty had its rst reading. It was at thepoint the council adjourned and went intoexecutive session.

Jennifer Manlove may be reached at

[email protected]


MORE MONTPELIER AREA NEWS

By Jennifer Manlove


A lecture and slide presentation was

presented by Scott Kunst entitled, An-

tique Gardens: American Home Land-

scapes, 1800-1940 at the Montpelier

Library on February 22nd. The presen-

tation was sponsored by the Montpelier

Library with support from the Montpe-

lier Parks and Recreation. There were

35 attendees that came out to enjoy the

program.Mr. Kunst has been nationally rec-

ognized as an expert in old-fashioned

plants. He runs his continually growing

business, Old House Gardens, out of his

home, with the help of his wife, Jane,

their son, David, and a few part-time

helpers in the busiest season. He has

been running Old House Gardens since

1993 and this is the countrys old mail-order source devoted entirely to antique

ower bulbs. Since that time his unique,

endangered, and amazing heirlooms

have been featured in Horticulture,

Country Living, The New York Times,

and Fine Gardening. Scott has appeared

on television with Martha Stewart plant-

ing his historic bulbs. The bulbs are

growing today at historical sites from

Williamsburg to Alcatraz.An avid gardener since childhood,

Mr. Kunst became interested in histor-

ic plants when he moved into an 1874

home in Ypsilanti's Depot Town area

and tried to put in a garden that t the

house's age. He started with the rem-

nants he found still there. They included

a privet hedge, tiger lilies, and single

white peonies. All of these are the botan-

ical equivalent of antiques in the attic. It

was there he got stuck trying to decide

what he could put with the remnants he

found. He looked through many books,

nding a lot on houses of that period but

little on Victorian gardens. He ended up

doing a lot of his own research, scan-

ning photographs of period homes to

see what was planted in the yards, look-

ing through old magazines to see what

plants were discussed, and nding out-

of-print books and old seed catalogs.

Scotts entertaining lecture lasted

about an hour and a half. He used

slides to illustrate the progression of

gardening, especially in the Midwest,

from 1800-1940. Mr. Kunst shared that

his catalog listing includes antique iris,

peonies, dahlia, hyacinths, tulips, anddaffodils. Scotts lecture also described

how some of those bulbs, as well as oth-

er plant material, were used in the land-

scape over that 140 year time period.

The lecture was attended by members of

Montpelier Vintage Homes Association,

the Williams County Historical Society,

garden clubs, Master Gardeners, and

members of the general public.

Scott handed out catalogs to all at-

tendees and sent the remaining catalogs

with garden club members to pass out

to others who might have interest in his-

toric ower bulbs. Attendees were also

given a special code to receive free gladi-

olus bulbs if they order from Old House

Gardens this spring. Attendees also en-

joyed light refreshments. The programwas sponsored by the Montpelier Public

Library with support from the Montpe-

lier Parks and Recreation. The proceeds

from the event will go to support the

Louden Cemetery preservation.

The Montpelier Public Library and

Montpelier Parks and Recreation offer

many events for the community, and en-

courage the community to get involved.

You can go to the librarys website to

see upcoming events at http://www.

montpelierpubliclibrary.oplin.org or the

Parks and Recreation at http://www.

montpelierpark.net.

Jennifer Manlove may be reached [email protected]

Heirloom Gardening PresentationHeld At The Montpelier Library

Several local students were named to

the Trine University presidents list forthe fall 2013 semester. To be named to

the presidents list, a student must have

at least a 3.75 grade point average on

a 4.0 scale and carry at least 15 credit

hours.

David Apple of Montpelier, a senior

majoring in Elementary Education.

Abbie Kirkingburg of Montpelier,

a senior majoring in Elementary

Education.

Ashley Kirkingburg of Montpelier, a

sophomore majoring in Accounting.

Jonathan Kulpinski of Montpelier, afreshman majoring in Finance.

Montpelier Students Named ToTrine University Presidents List

The following local students have

been named to Trine Universitys deanslist for the fall 2013 semester:

Kyle Clark of Montpelier, a junior

majoring in Informatics.

Hollie Hernandez of Montpelier, a

freshman majoring in Exercise Science.

To be eligible for the deans list, astudent must have earned a semester

grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.749 and

carry a minimum of 15 credits.


Montpelier Students Named To

Trine University Deans List

Montpelier Village Council Discusses Rate Increases


COUNCIL ... Montpelier council members go over items during the meeting.

The Williams Soil andWater Conservation District(SWCD) is currently tak-

ing orders for the annualtree seedling sale through

March 21st. Trees will beready to pick up during

the Maple Syrup Festival

on Saturday, March 22, atthe Williams County Fair-

grounds. A variety of bareroot tree seedlings are

available. Colorado bluespruce, Norway spruce,

and white pine are available

in bundles of 10 or 25 andrange in height from 6 to 15

inches. Arborvitae is avail-

able in bundles of 10 andrange in height from 9 to 12inches.

Sugar maple, north-ern red oak, eastern red-

bud and buttery bush areavailable in bundles of ve

and range in height from 18

to 24 inches tall.Marking ags, fertil-

izer tablets, wildower seedpackets, and tree planting

bars are also available forpurchase.

To request a tree order

form stop by the WilliamsSWCD at 1120 West High

Street in Bryan or call 419-

636-9395 Ext 4 for moreinformation. The WilliamsSWCD is an equal opportu-

nity provider and employer.


Williams Soil & Water Conservation DistrictTaking Orders For Trees


HEIRLOOM ... The Heirloom Gardening Presentation is enjoyed by attendees.


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WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO

1967 Hilltop Cadet Track

HILLTOP BOYS TRACK ... Kneeling: B. Cunningham, S. Porath, D. Lehman, M.Norrick, G. Dill, A. Stoner, D. Oxender, B. Fitch, A. Altaffer. STANDING: T. Wat-son, M. Gallutia, P. Chester, R. Ruihley, S. Fitzenrider, R. Mann, G. Bostater, D.King, J. Balser, M. Berthold, R. Wheeler.

INFORMATION & PHOTO PROVIDED

HILLTOP ELEMENTARY FEBRUARY GOOD STUDENT AWARDS ... (Left to Right)Row 1: Arleigh VanArsdalen, Kacy Connolly, Avrie Reed. Row 2: Austin O'Leary,Lakota Siegel, Madison Siegel, Dylan Eisel, Nathan Wieland, Kyrah Ames, BrycePeters. Row 3: Shealyn Martin, Kyra Knapp, Trenton Funk, Blue Repp, EvanSchoonover, Micah Nofziger, Colin Thomas.

Hilltop Elementary School Announces

Good Student Award RecipientsCome to the West Unity Library and

meet author and treasure hunter, JimHead on Tuesday, March 11th at 6:00 pmwho will be promoting his book, HiddenTreasures in Secret Places. The book holdsvaluable tips on modern day treasurehunting techniques, such as metaldetecting, which can be used to discoverancient relics and priceless artifacts. Filledwith research and 20 years of personalexperience by Mr. Head, this book willhave you fascinated from beginning to endas you uncover the mysteries of treasurehunting. Dont miss the opportunity to getto know an adventurous author and topurchase your very own copy of HiddenTreasures in Secret Places, signed by Jim

Head himself. The library will be providingsnacks and refreshments for this program.

The West Unity Library is located at109 S. High Street. For more information,please contact library manager RuthMeyer at 419-924-5237.


Author Jim Head To Hold Book

Signing At West Unity Library

OXFORD, OH (02/26/2014)(readMedia)-- Carlie A. Bowers of West Unity,Williams County, OH, was named to the Miami University dean's list.

Miami University students who ranked in the top 20 percent of undergraduatestudents within each division for rst semester 2013-2014 have been named to thedean's list recognizing academic performance.

Miami University is a public university located in southwestern Ohio, offeringmore than 120 degree programs in humanities, science, engineering, business,education and ne arts.


Miami University Student Carlie BowersNamed To Dean's List

The Alvordton-Millcreek Township Fire Department held a freewill pancake Supperon Saturday February 22nd at the Firehouse in Alvordton. There was a nice turn out asmany community members came to show their support.

The pancake supper is a project which the remen hold to raise the funds neededto help maintain and operate the department and to keep its costly equipment in topshape. In addition to serving all the pancakes one can eat, both sausage links and pat-ties were also served along with milk, juice and syrups for the cakes.

Pancake Breakfast Held ByAlvordton Township Fire Department

BREAKFAST FOR THE COMMUNITY ... Community members come out to show theirsupport for the Fire Department and all they do for the community.

* DENOTES ALL AS

MRS.

VANARSDALEN

3A

*Jimmy BellAustyn MiklovicMadisyn Routt

Colby Tyler

MRS. RIVERA 3B

Jayma BaileyAnna Frazer

*Garrett GirrellNatalie Nofziger

Kyla Zuver

MR. LEU 4A

Tori BauerChascity Brehm*Bryce Buehrer*Jamie Chester*Kacy Connolly

Ericka DennisonIan HoffmanAlex Horton

Carson JenningsSarah Laney

Gabe Matthews*Olivia McKinney*Ragen Roesch

Kiera WileyMatthew Wyse

MRS. TANNER

4B

Lana Baker

Leanna BakerWyatt Beltz

Amber BurrowsTy CreamerJozlyn Jones

Avrie Reed

MISS WEAVER

5A

Kasin DeckEmaleigh FickleBrody McNealAleena Rau

Hannah Riley*Jaden Rising

*Mackenzi RiveraEthan Siebenaler

*ArleighVanArsdalen

McKenna WendorfChase Whitman

*Laurynn Wieland

MR. GEIS 5B

*Tayler BleikampKodi BrennerAidan Deck

Hayden ElliottTaryn GrantDelanna Law

StephanieMoncaleanoAshton Repp

MRS.

DOBBELAERE

6A

Katie GeisMakenzie Ledford

Alexia LongKendall Roth

MRS. MERCER

6B

*Brianna BellHayden Brown

Blake Funkhouser*Zakk Horton

*Kayleen JenningsIsaac McKinney*Morgan NordenKatelynn Smith

Hilltop Elementary School HonorRoll For Second Nine Weeks

The Broadway Musical version of LittleWomen will be presented by members ofthe Hilltop High Schools music depart-ment on Friday, Saturday and Sunday,March 14, 15 and 16. Friday and Satur-day performances will be at 7 p.m. and theSunday afternoon performance will be at2 p.m. All show will be in the Hilltop HighSchool. Admission costs will be $8 and $5for students and senior citizens.

The story, originally written by LouisaMay Alcott, follows the lives of four sisters

Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March, detailing

their passage from childhood into woman-hood. The storyline addresses three majorthemes: domesticity, work and true love all of them interdependent and each nec-

essary in the achievement of each sistersindividual identity.

The musical, with music by Jason How-land, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and bookby Allan Knee showcases some demand-ing vocal scores for both female and maleroses in the production. The songs, thoughnew to the listener, are both beautiful andwith catchy melodies. Those attending theshow will leave with a few new tunes inmind to sing over and over.

At Hilltop, the director is student, Vic-toria Long, who is doing this as her senior

project with advisors, Miss Jennifer Yohand Hilltop Band and Choral Director,Samuel Maran.

PHOTO BY CHELSIE FIRESTONE, STAFF

STUDENT OF THE MONTH ... Recognized as students of the month at Hilltop Schoolson February 24 were, from left, (front) Bradley Grimm, Chad Champion, Joe Shilling,Chase Masters, Alexandra Eitniear, Connor Wheeler, Nicole Ross Fugate, (back) LeahCarothers, Sydney Schmitt, Layni Allport, Baron Bleikamp, Shanti Wyse, Jordan Bell,Kody Todd, and Mikayla Eberly. Not pictured is Colin Sabins.

Hilltop School RecognizesStudents Of The Month

Hilltop To Present the BroadwayMusical Little Women


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WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO

1969 Stryker Senior ClassPresented Death of a Salesman

SENIOR PLAY CAST ... SEATED ON THE FLOOR: Haye, Miller. FIRST ROW: K.Short, Williams, Spielvogel, Knapp, Frank. SECOND ROW: Mr. Wagner, Hancock,Rupp, Dilts. THIRD ROW: T. Short, Bernath, Alexander.

Quadco Rehabilitation Center(QRC)board members will be considering therevision of their mission statement forthe center as well as other short termand long term issues as they head intoplanning sessions in the months ahead.

Speaking at the regu

The Village Reporter - March 5th, 2014

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