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By: Kay RaypholtzTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

Millcreek-West Unity staff and students will have a new superintendent for the 2013 -2014 school year. The school board voted to accept Mr. Larry Long, currently the interim high school principal, as their new superintendent upon the retirement of Dr. Bob Smith, who will re-main through the end of the 2012-2013 school year. Long received a hearty rec-

ommendation from Dr. Smith who noted that Long, who only began working for the school district this past fall, had won the respect of the staff and students. Smith said that Long had brought “ability and com-mitment to Hilltop” and that he was familiar with the uniqueness of the district, personnel needs, and com-munity leaders.” He added that Long had not needed training for the job, but had jumped right in. Long has served other districts in the past before filling in for the job as interim principal.

Dr. Smith told the board that it had been a wonder-ful experience to serve West Unity, but that he is “tickled to death, Larry, that you are the next superintendent.

The April 22, 2013, meet-ing opened with a public hearing for the purpose of retire/rehires for Lisa Dob-belaere and Pat King. They are being rehired after retir-ing, and will enter into a one year contract at a five-year pay grade. No visitors were present to give their input, so the Special Board Meet-ing was quickly adjourned, and the regular monthly April meeting was opened. The board approved the agenda.

The consent agenda in-cluded the following:

1. Approve the minutes from the March 2013 Board of Education meetings.

2. Approve the Financial Statements and Investments for March 2013.

3. Approve the following banks as depositories: First Bank P.R. Santruse; Discov-

er BK Greenwood Del, CTF.4. Approve a resolution

adopting the total STRS pick up amount of employee con-tributions for Superintendent and Principals.

5. Approval to see comput-er equipment to former Prin-cipal Mark Elliot for $500.

6. Accept the following do-nations: West Unity Lion’s Club Scholarship - $100; Columbus Foundation for the Frank and Elaine Lesnet Miseta Scholarship - $1,750; Jane Hutchinson for the Mary Gares Suter Scholar-ship - $500.

7. Employments as fol-lows: Intervention Assis-tance Team @ $150/each: Michelle Clark, Sheryl De-groff, Chris Richer, and Lau-ra Springer. Volunteer As-sistant HS Track Coaches: Mike Creamer, Corey Eisel, and Jeri Grime. Musical Choir Pianist: Nancy C. Mill-er – 5 years experience .015 - $436. Substitute Teachers: Sarah Hone, Paula Hudecek, Cherie Mercer, and Stepha-nie Throne.

8. Approve the Contracts and Salary Notices for 2013-2014 for the Certified and Classified Staff.

9. Approve the Supple-mental Contracts for 2013-2014.

10. Accept the following resignations for the 2013-2014 school year: Dunne Masters as HS Cheerleading Coach; Deborah Schaefer and Angie Riley as Yearbook Advisors.

11. Approve the Physical Education program for the summer.

12. Approve the Class of ...

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SUPERINTENDENT ... Lar-ry Long, current interim high school principal, has been named as the new su-perintendent for the district for the 2013-2014 school year.

Work On The New Stryker Schools Track Nears CompletionBy: Timothy Kays

THE VILLAGE REPORTER

After nearly two decades of painstakingly slow progress, work on the new track at the Stryker Schools Athletic Complex is now about 85 percent complete, and it continues to go for-ward despite headwinds.

One of those headwinds is unavoidable…it is the weather. “Our intent is to have our first home Varsity meet sometime in May,” said Dis-trict Superintendent Nate Johnson. The best of intentions, however, take a back seat to a cli-mate that cannot comprehend a calendar and recognize the presence of springtime. According to Mr. Johnson, the asphalt track is prepared and ready for the application of the rubber all-weather surface. In order to apply the all-weather surface, “We need fifty-degree weather and rising, for at least five to seven days,” Mr. Johnson said. As everybody knows, we have been bouncing around between the lower sev-enties and the upper twenties, and the game of pinball thermometer has made the installation of the rubberized surface an impossibility. The caging for the discus pit is on order and should be arriving shortly, and once the weather shows some semblance of seasonal sanity, the long jump runway and pit should be completed.

The other headwind is one that should not exist at the level in which it does…misunder-standing. The misunderstanding comes from a rightly concerned taxpayer base, questioning

the use of funds for a new track and field com-petition arena while the economy is down and the district is in need of operational funds. The key to understanding between all concerned parties lies not in the use of the finds, but rath-er the source of the funds that are being used on the project.

According to Mr. Johnson, a portion of the new track is being funded through donations from local individuals and organizations. The majority of the money though is coming from the District’s Permanent Improvement (PI) Fund. Many do not understand why this money

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PHOTO BY: TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFFEIGHT LANES, SOME WAITING ... The new Stryker track is awaiting cooperation from the weath-er in order to get the all-weather surface applied.

Decreasing Unemployment Rates In Williams & Fulton Counties

By: Chelsie FirestoneTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

After seeing significant rises in unemployment across Ohio between December and January, unemployment rates in both Williams and Fulton County have been showing decreases over the past two months.

Williams County, which had jumped a full two points between December and January, has decreased from 8.8% in January to 7.4% in March. Likewise Fulton County, which jumped almost three full percentage points between December and January, has shown a decrease from the 10.5% mark in January to 8.9% in March. Both

counties still have a ways to go before getting back to the rates they had in December, at which time Williams County had an unemployment rate of 6.8% and Fulton County had a rate of 7.6%.

The decrease in unemployment rates has moved Williams County up eight spots in the state ranking, from 46th in January to 54th in March. Fulton County, on the other hand, lost one spot and moved from 22nd in January to 21st in March.

Mercer County still maintains the lowest unemployment rate in the state but has seen an increase from 3.9% to

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Irene Jo Brehm, 69, of Gainesville, FL, and formerly of Waldron, MI, died Sunday, March 31, 2013, at her home. She was born January 26, 1944, to the late Melvin and Juanita (Beaverson) Brehm.

Irene was a 1961 graduate of Waldron High School, and earned her RN degree from the Riverside Hospital School of Nursing in 1964. She

retired from North Florida Regional Hospital.Surviving Irene are three brothers, David (Deanna)

Brehm of Evart, MI, Terry Brehm of Kunkle, OH, and John (Jene) Brehm of Waldron; five sisters, Judy Connin of Waldron, Chris (Richard) Plum of Waldron, Colleen (Ray) Shantz of Waldron, Jolene (Brian) Myers of Fayette, and Linda (Christopher) Hassenzahl of Pittsford, MI; and several nieces and nephews.

Local Arrangements were entrusted to the Eagle Funeral Home-Barrett Chapel in Fayette.

Irene J. Brehm (1944-2013)

Lyle E. Cram, age 70, of Edon, Ohio, died at 11:50 A.M. on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton, Ohio, where he was a patient. Mr. Cram was employed as a machinist by Mohawk Tools, Montpelier, Ohio, retiring in 1990 with twenty-four years of service. He was also a driver for the Amish in the area for nearly forty years.

Lyle E. Cram was born on January 15, 1943, in Hopkins, Michigan, the son of Harry J. and Martha M. (Blackmer) Cram.

Survivors include one brother, one sister, and his special friends and caretakers, Brad Schuller and Donna Abdurakhmanov.

To sign the online register or to send condolences, please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com.

Lyle E. Cram (1943-2013)

Carol Sue (Lucas) Morgan, 79, of rural Fayette, died Sunday afternoon, April 21, 2013, at the CHP Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, OH.

She was born August 29, 1933, in Wauseon, Ohio, to the late Carl and Donelda (Dennis) Lucas. She married Wayne L. Morgan on January 23, 1954, and he preceded her in death on July 5, 1998.

Carol was a dedicated farm wife always working in the fields and later helped care for the dairy calves on the farm. She worked for 20 years as a cook for the Gorham Fayette School District and took her job very seriously. She also cooked at 4-H Camp Palmer for the 4-H and band camps. She enjoyed meeting the campers and still had them come to her as adults and share about their experiences. Her most fun job was working for The Pizza Stop in downtown Fayette making that perfect pizza. She was a great 4-H advisor for the Fayette Favorites Club and never missed a style show or dairy show to see her children and grandchildren show their projects.

Carol is survived by her daughter, Cathy (Lee) Leininger, and her son, David Morgan all of Fayette; she enjoyed her grandchildren, Alan (Laura) Leininger of Fayette and Kayanne (Jason) Sharp of Gahanna, OH; but a spark in her eye was her great-grandson AJ Leininger, and she was anticipating the arrival of the next Leininger baby. Also surviving is a sister, Janet Verity of Archbold, OH, who has been very supportive through her illness.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorial donations in Carol’s honor to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Eagle Funeral Home-Barrett Chapel in Fayette.

Friends can share memories and send condolences to Carol’s family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.

Carol S. Morgan (1933-2013)

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Millcreek-West Unity School Board ...2013 for graduation pending fulfill-ment of all requirements.

13. Student accident insurance with First Insurance and Investment – this is no cost to the district.

Sarah Carrothers, legislative liai-son, shared that the house had vot-ed the past Thursday on the state budget, and that changes made to the bill should be positive as bud-geting will be based on a per pupil formula.

Interim high school Principal Larry Long reported that the prom would be held in the commons and lobby areas this year on April 27. The 5th and 6th grades will have their ROMP dance on May 2, and then the 7th and 8th graders will have their alternative to prom at a later date.

Long and Terry Westfall went through the entire scheduling pro-cess which will detail the course, credits and length of the classes.

He told the board that Emily Ma-neval will be advancing to the Na-tional Science Fair in Phoeniz, Ari-zona, and will be there for the event May 12 – 17. Long was impressed with the Finance 101 trip to the Game of Life during Senior Day on April 19, held at the Ramada Inn. He added that it was a tremendous program for the students. Some participated in job interviews and received help from two attorneys who were on hand. He believes that the experience has given the seniors a solid base to move on from as they graduate.

Long is hard at work with the school wrapping up spring sports, banquets, and graduation. Seniors will have exams on Thursday, May 23, and on Friday, May 24. Their last day is May 24. Graduation practice is on Thursday, May 23 at 12:30, and teachers and advi-sors have received a list of potential graduates. The graduation ceremo-ny for seniors is June 2, 2013.

Elementary Principal Laura Springer had many upcoming events to share with the board.

Students and staff have a busy calendar throughout the rest of the school year. Sheryl Degroff was to receive the Franklin B. Walters Spe-cial Education Award for Williams County. She had been honored at the board meeting of the NWOESC. There were recipients from each of the four counties. Springer said that Degroff was “an outstanding educa-tor,” and that she would sign herself up to the schedule for outside play-ground duty because she wanted to be outside with the children every day. She is a “giver” and despite this being her last year teaching, she was “right there learning” about new changes, even through her last year. Springer added that Degroff has been “100% engaged.”

Throughout the end of the school

year, Springer will be meeting with parents and students to finish IEPs. She will be attending the IIS Lab, for the purpose of looking at taking data from testing and assessments to see how educators are doing with their teaching. This will help determine if IIS is something that she wants to bring to the school district. She believes it will allow teachers and administrators to pinpoint what they’re missing in order to be fully effective in teaching their students.

On Friday, May 4, the 4th grade students will take a field trip to Harrison Lake. Grandparents day will be held on Tuesday, May 7 for grandparents of those in 2nd and 4th grades; and on Wednesday, May 8, for those whose grandchil-dren are in grades 1, 3, 5, and 6. There will be a book fair from May 6-10. The Right to Read week will follow from May 13 – May 17. This year’s theme will be a Sunsational Reader’s Beach Theme in honor of National Luau Month, and there will be many fun activities for students.

Mrs. Dobbelaere’s 6th grade class is especially excited because a young lady from the class wrote to WTOL TV 11 and sent in her es-say for the Weather Contest. She won 30 tickets to Cedar Point for her class and chaperones. Their trip to the amusement park will be on Wednesday, May 15. They will be filmed by the news station, and will be on the weather that night dur-ing the news. The other 6th grade class will not be left out in the cold. They will have their own field trip that same day to Spangler’s Candy Company in Bryan.

The Mud Hens reward trip will be on May 24, for those students who have earned their way to visit the minor league baseball team, and 3rd through 6th grade students will go bowling that same day. They ele-mentary school will have an awards ceremony on their last student day on May 30, and kindergarten stu-dents will have their graduation on that day as well.

There was a drawing for an iPod Touch. One student had their ticket drawn as a reward for good grades. Students had earned three tickets for each A received, two tickets for Bs and one ticket for a C. Forty-five other students received a box of candy. There is to be one more roll out with the iPod Touch as part of a “catch them being good” promotion. Students earn a ticket or coupon for good behavior and demonstrating kindness to others.

In the report of the treasurer, the board voted to approve and amend-ed certificate for revenue increas-es and appropriations. A revised amended certificate will be filed with the Williams County Auditor to reflect the increases in fund expen-ditures and revenue.

At this point in the meeting, the board approved a three year con-tract for Larry E. Long as Superin-tendent at $85,000 for the 2013-2014 school year with years 2 and 3 to be negotiated. The board unani-mously voted yes.

Dr. Bob Smith said that finan-cially, the district was looking good. During the first nine months of op-eration for the school year, spend-ing was down by $20,000. Although spending was up 1% over last year, if spending for the next three months is consistent, there should be no deficit in the budget heading into next year. If revenue, however, falls as expected, there should still be no deficit in the budget. He pre-sented the board with a graph re-flecting the budget and showed that the district has maintained a “pret-ty even” cash balance, and revenue was performing the same. He said that the same applied to monthly expenditures, and he hopes that they will not have to dig into their revenue accounts.

In items from the board, Roger Detwiler had received estimates for replacements for the conces-sion stand countertop. The current countertop at the serving window of the concession stand was warped and deteriorating. Corian seemed to be the least expensive and a new base would be installed. It is weather durable and designed to withstand extreme hot or cold tem-peratures. Stainless steel was the other alternative, but it would be installed over the present counter’s wood base. Both surfaces sounded like they would be very serviceable, but the estimated cost of the Corian was less, and the board voted to go with that option.

Dr. Bob Smith discussed the up-coming renewal levy. He said that signs are out in yards, the first round of letters had been sent out, and they were getting ready to send out the second round. Information-al meetings have been held in Al-vordton. He notes that this is not a new levy, but a renewal of a current levy with is necessary to maintain the school budget. The school had already lost $200,000 to $300,000 in state budget cuts this last year, and it would be devastating to the district if the levy does not pass. Voting will take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

The board went into executive session to discuss a pending court case, and no action was taken upon their return. The next school board meeting will be held on May 20, 2013, in the band room. The time has been changed to 5:30 p.m.

Kay Raypholtz can be reached [email protected]

Stanley L. Werder, age 76, of Stryker passed away late Sunday April 21, 2013 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Prior to his retirement he had been a Tool and Die Maker for Tenneco for over 44 years.

Mr. Werder was born in Stryker on June 6, 1936 the son of the late Milton and the late Irene (Smith) Werder.

He married Charlotte Earles and she survives. He enjoyed restoring old cars and snowmobiling.

Surviving besides his wife is step-daughter; Deb (Brian) True, grandchildren; Melanie (Tim) Davis, Rachelle (Jim) Brush, great-grandchildren; Michael Johnson III, Jacob Brush, Julia Brush and Claire Davis. Also surviving is brother DeVonn Werder and 5 very special nieces; Ann Aeschliman, Pam Savage, Marilyn Etoll, Denise Sutter and Carla Orndorff. Preceding him in death besides his parents was brother; Richard Werder, sister; Carolyn Nofziger and Step-son; Stephen Teneyck.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider either the Stryker Public Library or Hospice of Williams and Fulton.

Stanley L. Werder (1936-2013)

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4.6% between January and March.

Pike County also maintains its spot with the highest unemployment in the state but has seen a decrease from 15.3%

in January to 13.4% in March.

Only six counties have unemployment rates at or below 6.0% in Ohio: Mercer (4.6%), Delaware (4.9%), Holmes (5.1%),

Auglaize (5.4%), Union (5.7%), and Hancock. Eight counties currently have unemployment rates at or above 11.0%: Pike (15.3%), Morgan (12.3%), Meigs (12.2%),

Huron (12.1%), Adams (12.0%), Ottawa (11.9%), Vinton (11.6%), and Scioto (11.2%).

The decrease in unemployment across Fulton and Williams Counties is consistent with the decrease in unemployment across the nation, which has fallen from 7.9% in January to 7.6% in March. However, the State of Ohio as a whole has seen an increase in unemployment as the rate has moved from 7.0% in January to 7.1% in March, with an additional 7,000 Ohioans out of work.

Statistical summaries this article is based upon can be found at http://o h i o l m i . c o m / l a u s /releases.htm.

Chelsie Firestone can be reached at

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EDON P.D.(Apr. 14) Citation for Speed(Apr. 14) Warning for speed(Apr. 14) Handled a civil matter(Apr. 14) Issued marked lanes violation(Apr. 15) Agency assist(Apr. 16) Citizen assists(Apr. 16) Citizen assists(Apr. 16) Issued warning for parking violation(Apr. 16) Handled a golf cart inspection(Apr. 16) Took a telephone harassment complaint(Apr. 17) Citizen assist(Apr. 17) Citizen assist(Apr. 17) Golf cart inspections(Apr. 17) Golf cart inspections(Apr. 18) Handled 911 hang up complaints(Apr. 18) Warning for speed(Apr. 18) Agency assist(Apr. 18) Well being check(Apr. 18) Citizen assist(Apr. 19) Handled a juvenile complaint(Apr. 19) Issued a citation for speed(Apr. 19) Citizen assist(Apr. 20) Warning for speed(Apr. 20) Citation for speed(Apr. 20) Citation for driving left of center(Apr. 20) Citation for headlights required(Apr. 20) Arrest for OVI(Apr. 20) Arrest for disorderly with persistence(Apr. 20) Arrest for resisting arrest(Apr. 20) Arrest for menacing an officer

WEST UNITY P.D.(Apr 15) Truck Off Route -

Warning(Apr 15) Speed - Warning(Apr 15) Lockout(Apr 16) Suspicious Vehicle(Apr 16) Agency Assist(Apr 16) Crash(Apr 16) Ordinance Violation(Apr 17) Medical Emergency(Apr 17) Civil Matter(Apr 17) Probation Violation(Apr 17) Reckless Operation & Property Damage (Apr 18) Lockout(Apr 18) Dog At Large(Apr 18) Medical Emergency(Apr 18) Speed - Citation(Apr 18) 911 Open Line(Apr 18) Breaking & Entering(Apr 18) Speed- Citation(Apr 19) Domestic(Apr 19) Drug Complaint(Apr 19) Crash(Apr 19) Brake Light Out - Warning(Apr 19) Headlight Out - Warning(Apr 20) Theft(Apr 20) Theft(Apr 20) Theft(Apr 20) Verbal Domestic(Apr 20) Lockout(Apr 21) Theft- Recovered(Apr 21) Civil Matter(Apr 21) Custody Exchange(Apr 21) Open Door

STRYKER P.D.(Apr 19) Accident - Property Damage(Apr 19) Agency Assist(Apr 19) Suspicious Vehicle(Apr 20) Traffic Complaint(Apr 20) Theft(Apr 21) Agency Assist(Apr 21) 911 Hang Up(Apr 21) Agency Assist(Apr 22) Traffic Warning -

Speed(Apr 22) Prowler(Apr 23) Animal Complaint(Apr 23) Animal Complaint(Apr 23) Keep The Peace(Apr 23) Criminal Damaging(Apr 24) No reports(Apr 25) Animal Complaint(Apr 25) Traffic Warning - Speed(Apr 25) Parking Complaint(Apr 25) Traffic Warning - Headlights Required(Apr 25) Keep The Peace(Apr 25) Traffic Warning - Miscellaneous

MONTPELIER P.D.On 4/20/2013 at 2:00 am

we arrested Mike Harper 413 Empire St. age 31 for littering he was then released.

On 4/20/2013 at 3:31 am we arrested again Mike Harper 413 Empire St. age 31 for OVI and he was then released.

On 4/20/2013 at 6:50 am we arrested a 12 year old Montpelier male for theft.

On 4//22/2013 at 12:53 am we arrested a 17 year old Montpelier female for underage consumption.

WILLIAMS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

Kenneth D. Durham reported on April 22, 2013 that sometime over the weekend, suspects stole 4 scrap refrigerators and 4 washings machines valued at $300.00.

Sylus W. Smith, 22, of Edon, was traveling South on CR-16 between CR-I and CR-I.50 when he struck and killed a deer that ran onto the roadway.

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Stryker Senior CenterMon., May 6: 11:00ExerciseClass 11:45Tele-Health 1:00ProgramonPainManagementTue., May 7: 10:30DressDownDay 3:45LeaveforGlennMillerOrchestraat MontpelierSchoolsWed., May 8: 10:45-BINGOwithBCRC 12:45LeaveforshoppinginBryanThurs., May 9: Birthday-AnniversaryDay-sponsoredby PeggeSinesfromDreamHaven

Williams County Senior Center NutritionMon., May 6: BBQRib,(ChickenAlt.),Macaroni& Cheese,LimaBeans,Crumb-ToppedPeaches, AssortedJuice,DinnerRoll,MilkTue., May 7: CalypsoChicken,MashedPotatoes,Stir-Fry Vegetables,PhilippineFruit,Salad,DinnerRoll, Milk,Chef SaladWed., May 8: Cheeseburger,BakedBeans,Coleslaw,Mixed Berries,MilkThurs., May 9: BirthdayDay:SwissSteak,MashedPotatoes, CaliforniaBlendVegetables,StrawberryShort Cake,AssortedJuice,DinnerRoll,MilkFri, May 10: Goulash,Succotash,Banana,AssortedJuice,Rye Bread,Milk,Chef Salad

Montpelier Senior CenterMon., May 6: 9:00Before&AfterWeightClub 10:30BingobyFountainPark 11:30LunchTue., May 7: 9:30CraftRoom 10:15Trip&LunchtoShipshewana 10:15BibleStudy 10:30PennyBingobySeniors 11:30Lunch 7:00FibromyalgiaGroupWed., May 8: 10:30ToeNailClinic 10:30Games&Puzzles 11:30Lunch,GroceryShop MontpelierSiteClosedat12:00ForDrivingClassesThurs., May 9: BIRTHDAY DAY Host:1stUnitedMethodistWoman Program:LOCOMOTION 9:30BPChecksbyCommunityHealth 11:30LunchFri,, May 10: 10:30Dr.Walz,CommunityHospitalofWilliams CountyprogramonHospitalistsJoinUs 11:30Lunch 1:3013CardGame

Pioneer Senior Center (Community Center)Mon., May 6: 10:30EvergreenBingo 12:00CardsTue., May 7: 10:30HSPoetryClass 12:00CardsWed., May 8: 10:30LincolnBingo 12:00CardsThurs., May 9: 10:30BirthdayDay 12:00Cards

Edon Senior CenterMon., May 6: 10:30EdonPoliceChiefSzymczak 11:30Lunch,Cards&GamesTue., May 7: 10:30Euchre 11:30Lunch-EdgertonComingforLunchWed., May 8: 10:30NewGameDay 11:00CharwithBarb 11:30Lunch,GolfThurs., May 9: BIRTHDAYDAY 10:30BibleStudy 11:30Lunch 12:30LincolnBingo

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WARMER DAYS ... The Stokes take advantage of the sunny day with a stop at Park Place to enjoy a cool treat. Pictured above are (left to right): Kalee, James, Jared, Ayden, Ryan (hiding in stroller), Elizabeth and Ethan.

Warmer Days Enjoyed In West Unity With A Cool Treat From Park Place

is being spent in this manner, while there have been reductions in force amongst staff … a most valid concern. The answer is simple to explain, yet not so very easy to under-stand.

Permanent Improve-ment funds are designat-ed by the State of Ohio to be used only for certain fixed assets. In fact, Ohio Revised Code 5705.01(E) gives a clear definition, stating,

“‘Permanent improve-ment’ or ‘improvement’ means any property, asset, or improvement with an es-timated life or usefulness of five years or more, in-cluding land and interests therein, and reconstruc-tions, enlargements, and extensions thereof having an estimated life or useful-ness of five years or more.”

Under these provisions, operating expenses, in-cluding the hiring and pay-ment of educational per-sonnel, cannot be paid for using PI funding. “It’s not something that any school

board can do,” explained the President of the Stryk-er Local Board of Educa-tion, “It’s the law.”

Just because the PI and the General Fund are both repositories of money, does not mean that they can be used for the same things. Just because gasoline and radiator coolant are both liquids does not mean that they are interchangeable on your vehicle. Try dump-ing coolant into your gas tank and see how far you get without doing irrepa-rable harm to your car. In the same way, the vio-lation of ORC 5705.01(E) will get a school district into hot water with the ar-rival of the first audit after the violation…if not soon-er. Using the PI funding to complete the long-awaited track project is the full in-tent of ORC 5705.01(E).

Once completed and operational, the new track will be paying dividends back to the Village of Stryker in the form of in-vitational events that will bring multiple schools and teams to Panther Coun-try. “That’s the intent,” said Mr. Johnson. “It’s an eight-lane track. We will be able to host, so we’re going to get into that cycle.”

“It’s been almost 20 years in the making,” Mr.

Johnson added. “It’s about time that we complete a project that was started years ago through indi-viduals’ passions, dona-tions and volunteerism. Over time, things changed and it just never got com-pleted. Our intent was to utilize our PI funds, which is the only thing that those funds can be used for, and get it completed for our students. We have more student athletes that par-ticipate at the state level in track, yet we didn’t have the proper facility for our track athletes.”

In just a matter of days, that will change … for the

betterment of the kids, the District, and the Village of Stryker.

Even though it is not complete, the new facil-ity is already a thing of beauty, and it was built in full adherence to the fund-ing principles set forth by Ohio Revised Code. If the PI funds could not be used for operational expenses, then putting them to use to refine the athletic skills of the student athletes of Stryker is a venture where everyone wins.

Timothy Kays can be reached at

[email protected]


Former Border Patrol K9 Hopes To Soon Serve The Stryker Police Department


Reagan, a five and a half year old German Shepherd who formerly served as a Border Patrol K9 for two years before rendering her services to the Swanton Police De-partment, hopes to soon be serving the Stryker Police Department alongside her handler, Sergeant Steve Men-dez.

Mendez acquired Reagan after Reagan’s former han-dler and Mendez’s friend, Marc Cerda, left the Swanton Police Department to serve with a bomb dog overseas. Cerda’s only request upon giving Reagan to Mendez was that he try to keep Reagan working. Mendez has gone out of his way to do just that.

Because the Stryker Police Department has faced the same budget cuts that seem to be looming everywhere, there simply was not enough funding available for a spe-cially trained dog such as Reagan as programs involv-ing such dogs can easily cost anywhere between $10,000 and $15,000 for departments to begin with on their own.

Reagan, however, is coming to Stryker at no cost. Cerda gave Reagan and all of her personal equipment to Mendez for free.

Then, with no funds available from the department to complete the training that he would need to handle Reagan, Mendez did some research and completed his training at Lone Wolf Kennels, located in the Sylvania area, at his own expense. Mendez is now certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) to handle the specially trained K9. Reagan awaits her own certifi-cation by OPOTA, who does all police certifications and sets training standards, on May 9.

Training and certification, however, is just part of the expense a department can face in having a K9 unit. Oth-ers have stepped in to help Mendez meet these expenses. Cornerstone Critters, who also donates food for the Wil-liams County Sheriff’s Department K9s, has agreed to donate food for Reagan as well. Kevlar for K9s out of Colorado has supplied Reagan with her own bullet proof vest. David Michael LLC has also come through with the offer to provide the K9 related decals needed for Stryker’s police car at no cost.

Also being provided for Reagan is her own seat to be placed within the car. Because the Stryker Police De-partment has only one car and due to the expense of the equipment, including a cage, that many K9 units have in the car, Reagan is instead receiving a specially designed hard seat for K9s from the Woodville Police Department, who has offered Mendez the seat at no cost.

Mendez says that he doesn’t need all of the “bells and whistles” that can sometimes come with a K9 unit. The seat, far less costly and elaborate than the cage, will suit Reagan fine and he, himself, will just continue to wear the same uniform that he always has.

As Reagan’s OPOTA certification is scheduled to take place in May, the recommendation to put her into service will most likely be put before the Stryker Village Coun-cil in June. To have veterinarian expenses also covered would be an important step for Reagan to be approved for service. While Reagan has been deemed in good health and Mendez’s own training allows him to provide Rea-gan with part of her care on his own, future veterinarian

expenses are still in consideration of the Council, who must approve Reagan’s use by the department.

Mendez and Reagan are also looking for facilities to continue to work on training and exercises that must be continuously worked on in order to keep both the K9 and her handler at a level where they can perform their duties at their peak performance level. Ideal locations would include factories, schools, or other real-life envi-ronments where Reagan might be used.

Reagan is considered a dual-purpose dog. She is trained for narcotics, tracking, handler protection, and will bite and hold upon command. These are services that, after Reagan is approved for service, would be avail-able for the Stryker Police Department as well as any area department calling and requesting her assistance. At her age, Reagan has approximately three to four years where she can offer these services. Afterwards it is Men-dez’s intent to keep her but another dog will come in to replace her at work. That dog, like Reagan, will come at no cost as Mendez has secured a deal with Lone Wolf Kennels for another dog after Reagan has done all she can. Reagan doesn’t really ask for much in return for the use of her skills. All she really wants in return for all of her hard work is her favorite toy.

Anyone who wishes to help Reagan continue working and receiving her special reward for the use of her skills, whether it be by veterinarian care, facilities for training, or other donations, can contact either Police Chief Ste-ven Schlosser or Sergeant Steve Mendez at the Stryker Police Department.

Chelsie Firestone can be reached at [email protected]

PHOTO BY: CHELSIE FIRESTONE, STAFFWAITING TO SERVE ... Reagan hopes to soon be serv-ing the Stryker Police Department alongside her handler, Sergeant Steve Mendez.

Dear Editor:I am writing this letter in support of the Health

levy on the ballot for May 7th. It is important that this levy pass for the Fulton County Health Department to continue to provide the services that so many Fulton County citizens depend on.

The Health Department does not receive any county funds for operations. The tax levy is its sole source of local funding. Additional funding that was received from the state has dropped nearly 35% since the last levy. Federal grants have been cut dramatically as well in the last few years and some have been eliminated. The Board of Health, Health Commissioner and Management Team have done an excellent job of meeting these tough economic challenges. No services have ever been cut even though they now work with fewer personnel due to retirements and attrition.

This is not a new tax. It is a renewal of tax funds that we are already paying.

As a former employee, I have the utmost respect for the professionalism of the staff and Board of Health members. I know just how hard they work to keep abreast of new regulations and requirements. Workloads increase yet funding does not.

The Health Department Annual Report will soon be in your mailboxes. Read it carefully. The services that your Health Department provides ensure basic health and safety for all and cannot be considered to be extravagant or unnecessary. Please consider voting “Yes” for Health on May 7th.

Sincerely, Dee Jackson

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

To the voters of Williams County:Only a dollar a MONTH. On Tuesday, May 7th, the

Williams County Soil and water Conservation District is asking for your help in continuing the work of this vital agency. Budget cuts at the county level in the last few years have lead to the curtailing and in some cases, discontinuing, of many of the services that this agency has provided to Williams County for nearly 70 years.

The Williams County SWCD has worked with hun-dreds of county residents to develop wind breaks, stream buffers, tree seedlings and pond fish stocking over the years. Along with these programs, the agency helped sponsor the annual Maple Syrup Day, Arbor Day events and also provided thousands of seedlings that your children brought home from school. Some may very well be growing in your yard as you read this.

We are asking for .40 of a mil which equates to just under a dollar a month for the average property. By voting yes on May 7th, you will make it possible to continue these services and others that have been drastically reduced as a result of the discontinuing of county funding.

Additionally, a yes vote for this funding will make Williams County SWCD eligible for funding from the State of Ohio. Without local funding, there is no state funding.

Please vote Yes for Williams County SWCD on May 7th.

J.B. OrendorffWilliams County SWCD Board Member

Remember the tree seedling that you brought home from school years ago that’s now 20 feet tall in the back yard?

Paid for by the Conservation Action Committee, Gerry Landon, Treasurer - 15249 Co. Rd. 20, Alvordton, OH 43501

Support your Soil and Water Conservation

Districts.

Vote YESon May 7

Thats just one of our many educational programs!


Work On The New Stryker Schools Track Nears Completion

PHOTO BY: TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFFGETTING THERE ... While the shot throwing pit is all but ready, the discus pad is awaiting the arrival of the safety cage.

Now Taking Applications For Science Camp

The Kid’s Outdoor Science Camp, held at 4-H Camp Palmer near Harrison Lake State Park in Fayette, Ohio, is scheduled for June 9-122, 2013. This popular camp is open to youth from age 8 (and 3rd grade) through 14 (fin-ishing the 8th grade) living in the three state area.

Exciting programs will evolve around this year’s theme, “Camp is Hot… Weather or Not!” Campers will explore their natural environment and enjoy outdoor adventure with a scientific focus. They will also have the opportunity to climb high ropes, hike, swim, and canoe along with a host of traditional camp activities including crafts, eve-ning dances and campfire programs.

The camp fee is $132 and covers all program supplies for the four day and three night event including meals, overnight accommodation, t-shit, activities, and many great camp experiences.

Campers are supervised by a team of trained teen counselors, adult staff, and nurse who stays at camp throughout the week. Delicious meals are provided fam-ily style and small cabins and bunk beds help to develop friendships and social skills.

The capacity of this camp is large but not unlimited. Early registration is very important to insure acceptance, as camp could fill up before the May 24th deadline.

The Kids’ Outdoor Science Camp is sponsored in co-operation with the Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Ohio State University Extension Offices of NW Ohio. For further information or to obtain a registration form please call the OSU Extension, Wood County office at 419-354-9050 or visit out website at wood.osu.edu. (click on the 4-H Youth Development and Overnight Camps.)

WEST UNITYREPORTER

ESTABLISHED 1878131 YEARS AGO

May 1882The nuptials of C.O Hart and

Miss Ida Richardson both of the place, were solemnized last evening at the residence of H.E Webb by Rev. J.L. Scott, pastor of the M.E. Church.

120 YEARS AGO May 1893

Will Snyder is building a house on his father’s farm which will soon be ready for occupancy.

H.D. Grindle has been re-elected superintendent of the Lakeside and Marblehead public schools.

110 YEARS AGOMay 1903

The heavy frost of last Friday and Monday of this week has played havoc with the fruit. On Monday the ground was frozen so hard, clods could not be bro-

ken with a drag.The Kunkle State Banking

Co. has been organized with P. Welner, president, Wm. Clark, vice-president, George Weldner, cashier.


W.A Hollignton is to be bank examiner for Toledo district, comprising ten counties in the Northwestern Ohio.

The members of the Junior League had a picnic Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowers south of town with 69 in attendance.


Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Ayres left Monday for a two-week visit in the South with friends and rela-tives.

Florence Hartman is clerk-ing at W.C. Jones store.


R.E. Paquin and fam-

ily moved here last week from Mansfield.

Clyde Neuhauser is now at Ridgeville, working on the Fox Farm with his uncle, Clifford Fleuckinger.

There are 33 members of the 1933 graduating class and the commencement address will be given by Dr. Ray Ewers of Pitts-burgh.


Cadet Ralph Ely has com-pleted his course at the Miami University and is home on leave waiting to be called to his next station.

Davis Meyers, a senior at West Unity High School, has re-ceived a four-year scholarship in the College of Agriculture at OSU. Davis is 16, the youngest member of his class.


Dennis Smith was hired by the West Unity Council as a special village police. He was

sworn in by Mayor Schultz and will work on an hourly basis.

The West Unity American Legion has announced that they have selected Forrest Rees as the local delegates to Boys State.


The Coffee Bar has added a new carryout window. They recently added Tasty Crème, a frozen dessert after installing the necessary equipment.

Purchase of a new school bus at a cost of $5,218.54 was approved last week by the Mill-creek-West Unity Board.


Inducted into the National Honor Society were: Cheryl Chester, Dan Jones, Dan Miller, Mark Moor, Dennis Morin, Ma-ria St. John, Brenda Simmons, Rachel Watson, Marlene Yager.

Airman David L. Leu has been assigned to the Presidio of Monterey, California Air Force Base.


Mike Thompson, the Hilltop Cadets’ Ace hurler, was named to the All-League 1st Team.

STRYKER ADVANCEESTABLISHED 1884


The cold weather of April con-tinues into May and winter over-coats are still very comfortable. Persons who have examined the fruit buds believe the prospects for fruit of any kind are extreme-ly poor. Strawberries, plums and cherries are entirely destroyed.


An automobile train will make a tour of Wms. Co. carrying Prof. P.G. Holden, the noted crop ex-pert, who with his corps of assis-tants, will teach our farmers how to grow alfalfa successfully.

Rev. B.G. Bowman will deliver the Baccalaureate address.


The businessmen were pleased with their first Dollar Day.


The PTA will sponsor their annual picnic next Thursday af-ternoon.


Miss Edna Linebrink became the bride of Glen Becker on May 2. The service was read by the bride’s father, Rev. W.I. Linebrink.


J.F. Von Behren, 82, a former Stryker resident, died on May 3.


Stryker Mixed Chorus under the direction of James Nafziger scored an “I” rating in sate com-petition.

THE ADVANCE REPORTER

(MERGE) ESTABLISHED 1976


Dana Kuney was named Hill-top FFA Queen.


Hilltop Junior-Senior Prom theme was “In the Still of the Night.”

The Old Time Barber Shop will open for business in Stryk-er on June 1.


The Defiance College award-ed 216 diplomas during com-mencement ceremonies held recently. Rosie K. Mauk, direc-tor of Ameri-Corps, delivered the commencement address and was awarded the Defiance Col-lege Humanitarian Award.

Looking Back At WhatWe Read Years Ago



The suit of Carl J. Simon, Van Wert, against the village of Edon will be tried May 17. The plaintiff, an engineer, seeks to collect money alleged to be due for his service in connection with the PWA waterworks project.

The twentieth annual re-union of the Walz family will be held at the home of Mrs. Mary Kaiser two miles west and 1 ½ miles south of Edon on Sunday.


A letter to Mrs. Lydia Zwicky from Mrs. H. A. Myers, Albu-querque, N. Mex, tells that her son Edwin, completed his ba-sic training and arrived at their home April 27 for a few days. He will work at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. his duties are that of check-typist.


During the three hours the mobile X-ray unit was in Edon last week, 318 people were X-rayed proving that the people of Edon are concerned about chest diseases. In the county a total of 3,222 X-rays were taken.

Junior High Solo and En-semble auditions will be held

at Bryan on Saturday May 4.


Dana Smith, Edon was named on the of 1973 win-ners of the annual scholarship awards offered by North West-ern Electric Cooperative, Inc. Pamela Kay Gambrel Hicksville was the other winner.

Mark Hug and Jeff Thiel are the two Edon High School Spanish Club students named to spend two months in Mexico this summer. Their trip was made possible by the fine stu-dent effort and excellent com-munity response to sales project.


Dale Curry a senior at Edon High School, won first place honors for his prepared speech entitled “Tomorrow-Just a Dream Away” at the recent statewide speech competition in Columbus.

Approximately 700 del-egates and visitors will par-ticipate in the convention of the Michigan District of the American Lutheran Church at Adrian College from May 19-21 in Adrian. “Let justice Roll Down Like Water” will be the theme for worship and business sessions. Joyd Young and Eddie Nilsen

will be official delegates of St. Pe-ter’s Lutheran Church of Edon.

20 YEARS AGO

May 1993The Edon High School Band

under the direction of James Gallehue, competed at Findlay High School on Friday night in the State Band Contest. The Edon Band brought home at II overall rating. They competed in Class C.

Rebecca Krill of Edgerton has received an honorable mention in the Contemporary Ethics Essay Contest spon-sored by the Task Force On Moral Excellence.


Alex Baker of Cub scout Pack 374 has made it further than any scout in the history books of Edon, Pinewood Der-

by District Finals. The Edon High School track

teams moved to 12-1 regular season with their sweep of An-twerp and Fayette.

Cole Haase is flanked by Varsity Coach Bob Morton and his mother and father, Dave and Myra as he signs a letter of intent to play baseball at Malo-ne College in Canton Ohio.

Over $200,000 awarded in scholarships to Edon Seniors.

WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO IN THE WEST UNITY REPORTER, THE STRYKER ADVANCE & THE ADVANCE REPORTER

1982 Edon Boys Track

A GLIMPSE OF HISTORY AND WHAT WE READ THROUGHOUT THE YEARS IN “THE EDON COMMERCIAL”

PHOTO FROM THE TIMOTHY KAYS ARCHIVESWEST UNITY FIRE DEPARTMENT ... Members of the West Unity Fire Dept. are shown in front of the hand pumper and ladder wagon in 1908.

SMOOTH EXCHANGE ... Robert Seaman hands Jerry Bechtol the baton during the 440 Relay at the BBC meet. Edon hosted the meet held May 12 and 13.

1908 - West Unity Fire Department


Edon Northwest Local Schools April Bomber Courtesy Club Members Recognized

INFORMATION AND PHOTO PROVIDEDBOMBER COURTESY CLUB … Students at Edon Northwest Local Schools select-ed for membership into the Bomber Courtesy Club for April 2013 were from left, front row, Elijah Trausch, Samantha Hake, Carter Witsaman, and back row, Jacob Moon, Clayton Fitch, Abby Frantom and Austin Farris. Each student received a special certificate and coupons good for cookie and ice cream treats from the school cafeteria.

American Legion & Stryker Area Heritage Council Team Up For Breakfast & Ralph Goll Show

By: Storm HumbertTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

On Saturday, April 19, the Stryker American Legion hosted a breakfast. This breakfast was open to the public, went from 7:00 to 10:00 in the morning, and featured quite a spread including: sausage, ham, bacon, eggs, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, French toast, breakfast potatoes, milk, orange juice, and coffee – and it was all delicious.

After the breakfast portion of the morning was over, Bill Priest, a trustee with the Stryker Area Heritage Council, took the floor to give a presentation containing his research on a famous and accomplished journalist who also happened to be a Stryker native – Ralph Goll.

Ralph Goll was born in Stryker and it was there that he spent many of his early years. After that, he and his family moved around a little – inhabiting Swanton, Montpelier, and Nettle Lake. In his professional life, Mr. Goll lived in Toledo, Detroit, and Chicogo. Though he may be better known for his work writing for the Lone Ranger and the Green Hornet radio show, Mr. Goll was a widely known and respected crime journalist of his time.

In Detroit, Mr. Goll reported on the killing of Jerry Buckley (a Detroit radio personality who had been railing against the mayor, calling him corrupt and untrustworthy on the airwaves). How the story goes is that the mayor who Jerry Buckley shouted about on his radio show lost the election. Then, later that night, Mr. Buckley was shot in the back of his head in the lobby of the hotel from which the show was

broadcast.Mr. Goll also published a story

based on a Williams County murder case from way back in the day (and by way back in the day, I mean 1847). The story was called “Fiend of the Frontier” and it focused on the 1847 murder of David Shamp by local “seer” Andrew Jackson Tyler. It’s an interesting story, made only more-so because it is tied to the history of this area. This and other crime drama pieces like it that Mr. Goll wrote appeared often in “pulp” magazines of the time which specialized in such detective dramas and were often based on real events of the day or notable ones in the past.

Ralph Goll also covered the biggest school tragedy in the history of the United States. This was the bombing of a newly consolidated school in the town of Bath, Michigan on May 18 of 1927. In this tragedy, 37 students and 7 adults were killed. The culprit was the school treasurer at the time, Andrew Kehoe. To carry out his plan, Mr. Kehoe hid many stashes of dynamite throughout the school basement. After the attack, Mr. Kehoe also drove up to the school (since nobody knew it was him yet) with his car trunk full of explosives, called the superintendent over, pulled out a rifle, and fired a round into the trunk killing the superintendent, himself, and the nearby postmaster.

Perhaps Mr. Goll’s greatest story, was the one for which he received the Pal Mal award. It was given to journalists who uncover corruption or risk their lives in uncovering the truth. This story wound up freeing a man who had been falsely imprisoned for a

murder crime for 27 years as well as bringing to justice the chief of detectives who had conspired to put him there. With one story, Mr. Goll, cleared a man’s name, freed him, and brought justice to a bad man. “In those days, being a crime reporter was like being a detective,” Mr. Priest said. And as evidenced by the outcome of Mr. Goll’s story, it really was.

Bobbi Scholosser, daughter of Ralph Goll, also spoke during the program. She told stories about the gangsters and bootleggers who would come up to her father’s hotel on Nettle Lake to “lay low.” She also talked about how limited her relationship was with her father due to her parent’s divorce and Mr. Goll’s lifelong battle with alcoholism. She thanked Mr. Priest for his research on her father and for how happy it makes her each time he digs up one of her father’s old stories.

Mr. Priest also issued special thanks to Jane Kelly, Kevin Maynard, Bobbi Schlosser, and Jacque Whetro as well as the Williams County Public Library, and the Local History and Genealogy Center at West Annex in Bryan.

Ralph Goll, who died in 1957 in New York City, is a shining example of the great and talented people who can be found (and have been found before) right in these little communities of ours. He was a widely published and nationally awarded journalist and writer as well as a reminder that big fish can come from small ponds. Thank you, Mr. Goll, for all of the stories you left us.Storm Humbert can be reached [email protected]

Street Light Replacement OK’d By Edon Village Council

Edon Village Council approved re-placing the stoplight at the center of town during its regular monthly meeting held Monday, April 15, 2013 in Council Chambers. Mayor Darlene Burkhardt called the evening session to order with Councilors Lamar Kline, Dick Chapin, Chuck Bidwell, Sam Steffes, Fiscal Of-ficer Heidi Bidwell and Solicitor Tom Thompson in attendance; not answering roll were Councilors Roxana Nester and Duane Thiel.

In recent years, Scott Noble of the City of Bryan has assisted in maintain-ing the stoplight located at the intersec-tion of State Routes 34 and 49. Taking into consideration current routine-care practices, purchasing a new light could be deemed more cost-effective for the Village at this time. With replace-ment and installation costs quoted at $8,835.60, Council ultimately went on to approve the capital outlay purchase, tabling the establishment of an on-going maintenance schedule ~ including the company’s annual inspection ~ until ad-ditional information is available.

IN OTHER ACTION, COUNCIL:•Accepted the Minutes, Financial Re-

port and Bills as presented. •Heard Police Chief Tom Szymczak’s

Service Log and Vehicle Report for March 2013. He also noted golf cart registra-tion/renewals were underway; zoning code violations were being addressed; he’d participated in the Officer Phil Pro-

gram and next month, would be assist-ing with staff training at Edon Northwest Local Schools as outlined in their District Safety Plan.

•Approved Street Superintendent Jim Brigle’s request to purchase a new air compressor ($499) and toolbox ($300) for the department. He also noted the Vil-lage’s 1991 backhoe (with 6100 hours) would need to be replaced in the future.

•Welcomed Mrs. Brenda Parrish, Sec-ond Grade teacher at Edon Northwest Local Schools; she excitedly shared with Council her students’ very interesting re-sponses to Business Ideas ~ If We Had the Money to Invest.

•Approved hiring J & R Floor Care of Bryan to clean, strip and wax the Edon Community Building flooring ($3349.72); work should be completed in two-three days.

•Was informed by Solicitor Thompson a draft regarding accessory structure up-dates would be readied for the Planning Commission’s review.

•Noted the Records Commission need-ed to meet before the June session.

•Voted to enter into Executive Session to discuss possible employment; no ac-tion was expected to be taken.

The next monthly meeting of the Edon Village Council will be held Mon-day, May 20, 2013 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Village Chambers.

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Work Continues On Montpelier’s Brown Road Project


Work continues on the Brown Road/576 project in the south part of Montpelier. Ac-cording to Supervisor of Administrative Services Kurt Roan, ODOT (Ohio Depart-ment of Transportation) crews are working on the storm drains at the present time, and barring continued rain delays, will be starting on constructing sidewalks soon.

The project includes Brown Road from Maplehurst to Platt Streets, and Maplehu-

rst (576) from Brown Road to the South-west Subdivision. The town has received funding from the federal government un-der the Safe Route to School program so that students walking to school will no lon-ger have to walk by the side of the road. This part of project is being managed by the state through an ODOT bid. Crews are pushing for a completion date of June 1, 2013.

Kay Raypholtz can be reached at [email protected]

PHOTO BY: KAY RAYPHOLZ, STAFFCONSTRUCTION ... ODOT crews are hard at work on Brown Road between Platt and Maplehurst Streets in Montpelier.

The World Famous

Presented live in concert by:the Montpelier Music Boosters

and Edon Music BoostersTUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013 AT 7:30 P.M

Montpelier Schools Auditeria, Montpelier, Ohio

Students $15 • Seniors $15 • Adults $20Reserve seats may be purchased by clipping the bottom por-tion of this ad and sending the order form and stamped, self-addressed return envelope to:

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Quadco Board Members Have Good Words About Executive Director

Members of Quadco’s Administrative and Non-Profit Boards had good words about its Executive Director Bruce Abell after spending most of their regular meeting on Tuesday (Apr. 23) reviewing his annual performance appraisal.

After completing an executive session, Board President Barb Heer said she was pleased with his performance and board member Ruth Ann Osborn said the board was glad to have him as the executive director of the center.

The board members voted to renew his contract for 5 years, making it retroactive to January 1 of this year. The contract does not call for an increase in his salary.

The board members were introduced to Ray Figley from Stryker, who

works in the food service program. Chris Tomlinson of Bryan returned to the board meeting, sharing photos of two cars his father used to race.

Chris said he likes the NASCAR Club that meets at Quadco’s Northwest Products program and thought it would be a good idea for Quadco to have its own cruise-in at Stryker.

Shannon Zellers, who was recently promoted as a Program Coordinator at the Stryker building, was introduced to the board members. Ms. Zellers is from Napoleon and has worked at Quadco for 15 years.

She is presently participating in a

statewide training program called, “The Good Life.”

She said the program is an intense training that involves 16 weeks of sessions. The training, being led by Willie Jones and Pete Moore of the Ohio Association of County Boards, involves providing a good life and developing success planning for the people being served.

After she completes the training, there will be trainings held for staff members at Quadco.

The next Quadco board meeting will be held on May 28 in the Conference Room at Quadco’s Stryker building.



F E A T U R E D B U S I N E S S O F T H E W E E K

Stryker Welding was established in 1913 as a Blacksmith Shop and is one of Stryker’s oldest con-tinuing businesses. Jon Baltosser had been an owner since 1978 until Jason purchased it from him in 2006. Jason has been involved in the weld-ing business since 1978.

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One Of 163 Ohio Schools Honored, Edon Elementary Named School Of Promise

With the Ohio Department of Education’s (ODE) release of finalized 2011-2012 Report Cards, administrators, teachers and students at Edon Northwest Local Schools were pleased to learn the District had received an “Excellent” Rating for the third consecutive year. The excitement continued when the District was notified by Michael Sawyers, Acting Superintendent of Public Instruction for the ODE, that Edon Elementary was being acknowledged as well.

“Edon Elementary School proves everyday that failure is not an option,” Sawyers stated in his congratulatory letter to Principal Bonnie Troyer. “Because of that, it is my honor to recognize you, your students, teachers, administrators and the families in your building being named a 2012 School of Promise.”

“Your school is in a prestigious

group of 163 schools that achieved this honor on the Local Report Card for the 2011-2012 school year,” continued Sawyers. “Strategies by you and your staff to close the mathematics and reading achievement gap for students are working and we hope you will share them with other Ohio schools.”

For over a decade, ODE’s School of Promise has recognized schools showing high achievement from all students, especially those who represent a range of socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. Sawyers said the Ohio Department of Education plans to spotlight Edon as a strong example of what is possible when students, educators, parents and community members come together and believe that all students can succeed.

This is the second consecutive year Edon Elementary School has received the honor.

PHOTO BY: LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFFSCHOOL HONORED … Edon Elementary School teachers proudly holding the 2011-2012 School of Promise banner, set to be displayed in the school’s entryway are, from left, kneeling, Ann Eyster, Cheri Jacobs, Erinne Stump, Katie Germann, Carey Kiess, Alisha Snyder, Katie Rummel, Principal Bonnie Troyer and standing, Kayle Kaman, Michelle Free, Kristen Hall, Karen Apt, Byron Weaver, Heather Taylor, Brock England, Mindi Kepler, Deb Gensler, Brenda Parrish, Denyse Johnson, Toni Thiel, Dawn Becker, Amber Doble, Sharla Kirkingburg, Raya Fackler, Jacki Hake, Natalie Farnham and Jack Gensler.

Edon Northwest Junior High Musicians Participate In OMEA Adjudicated Event

Musicians from Edon Northwest Local Schools participated in the annual Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 1 Junior High Solo and Ensemble Contest held April 13, 2013 at Defiance High School.

Using The Ohio Plan of Adjudication, judges awarded each performance with a Rating I ~ Superior; Rating II ~ Excellent or Rating III ~ Good. Student results are as follows:

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO CONTEST

Superior RatingLogan Bloir ~ Piano

Destiney Icenhour ~ Flute Hannah Kaylor ~ Tenor

SaxophoneAlyssa Maier ~ Trumpet

Alyssa Maier ~ Piano

Excellent RatingMaggi Carter ~ TrumpetSelena Heckman ~ FluteSteven Kuhn ~ TrumpetAutumn Scher ~ Flute

Good Rating orParticipation CommentsThor Dunkle ~ Trumpet

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE CONTEST

Excellent Rating

Edon Saxophone TrioHunter HodappHannah Kaylor

Karissa Sonneberger

Edon Trumpet TrioMaggi Carter

Levi EitniearAlyssa Maier

Good Rating orParticipation Comments

Edon Flute TrioSelena Heckman

Destiney IcenhourAutumn Scher

VOCAL SOLO CONTEST

Superior RatingAutumn ScherMezzo-soprano

Justin PurkTenor

Logan BloirTenor

Evan FiskTenor

Steven Kuhn

Tenor

Excellent RatingAlyson BergdallMezzo-soprano

Kati EwersMezzo-soprano

Destany DuVallMezzo-soprano

VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONTEST

Excellent Rating

Edon Mixed EnsembleAlyson Bergdall

Logan BloirJustin BraunKatie Church Jackie DargitzThor Dunkle

Destany DuVallKati Ewers

Evan FiskHannah KaylorSteven KuhnAlyssa MaierAusten Riter

Autumn ScherKarissa Sonneberger

Rating I (Superior) ~ An outstanding performance, with very few technical errors and exemplifying a truly musical expression. This rating should be reserved for the truly outstanding performance.

Rating II (Excellent) ~ An unusual performance in many respects, but not worthy of the highest rating due to minor defects in performance, ineffective interpretation or improper

instrumentation. Rating III (Good) ~ An

acceptable performance, but not outstanding. Showing accomplishment and marked promise, but lacking one or more essential qualities.

Edon Junior High students are under the direction of Mrs. Stephanie Bonitz, Instrumental Music and Mrs. Cathy Frastaci, Vocal Music.

PHOTOS BY: LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFFINSTRUMENTAL SOLO AND ENSEMBLE PARTICIPANTS … Participating in the 2013 OMEA District 1 Junior High Solo and Ensemble adjudicated event were, from left, front row, Alyssa Maier, Logan Bloir, Steven Kuhn; middle row, Karissa Sonneberger, Destiney Icenhour, Hunter Hodapp; back row, Selena Heckman, Thor Dunkle, Maggi Carter, Hannah Kaylor. Not pictured ~ Levi Eitniear and Autumn Scher.

VOCAL SOLO AND ENSEMBLE PARTICIPANTS … Participating in the 2013 OMEA District 1 Junior High Solo and Ensemble adjudicated event were, from left, front row, Steven Kuhn, Jackie Dargitz, Justin Purk, Logan Bloir; second row, Kati Ewers, Katie Church, Destany Duval; third row, Alyson Bergdall, Karissa Sonneberger, Alyssa Maier; top row, Hannah Kaylor, Thor Dunkle, Evan Fisk, Austen Riter. Not pictured ~ Justin Braun and Autumn Scher.

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On Tuesday, April 30The Historic Village opens for the

thSeason with our 37 Annual Quilt Show

Annual Quilt Show

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400 colorful quilts are in

Founder’s Hall.

Tues. - Sun., April 30 - May 5

Show Hours:Tues. - Sat. 10 - 5 & Sun. 11 - 4

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SEASON OPENING!

Benefit 5k Scheduled In EdonThe Robin B. Spangler 5k will be

held on Saturday, May 25 at 9:00am at LeAnn Field in Edon, OH. See the Edon

Northwest School website for application forms.

Walk-ins are welcome!


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The Women’s Health Resource held the 27th An-niversary CPC Spring Benefit on April 26, 2013, at Founder’s Hall in Sauder Village. A crowd of over 415 people filled the hall to hear speaker Shawn Carney, co-founder of 40 Days for Life share his testimony and about his work. The theme for the evening was “Life Matters.” CPC stands for Community Pregnancy Cen-ters.

Bill Priest served as emcee for the evening, which opened with prayer from Pastor Dave Lutz of the Na-poleon Church of the Nazarene. Kurt Nofziger shared with song before CPC Executive Judy Van Wagner took the stage. She told the audience that because of their support, there have been 4500 babies saved since CPC’s inception. It would not be possible without your prayers, volunteerism, and gifts,” said Von Wagner.

She also thanked Leonard Nofzinger for the lovely flower displays decorating the stage. Present at the event was State Representative Lynn Wachtmann, Judge James Barber of Fulton County, Bryan Mayor Douglas Johnson, Napoleon Mayor Ron Behm, and Ryan Mack, assistant to Congressman Bob Latta. Al-though Latta was unable to attend the event, he sent a letter, which Von Wagner read to the receptive crowd. In his note, Latta wrote that “Life is our first absolute right.” He added that he was a strong supporter of pro-life legislation and is committed to passing pro-life bills. He commended the CPC for their commitment to the women of the area and the sanctity of life. He concluded by thanking them for a “culture of life.” Von Wagner continued to offer thanks to all who helped in any way to make this benefit possible and to all who helped staff and support the center.

She was happy to report that the Napoleon Clinic had opened in late February thanks to the support of donations, but that there was still a need for continued financial support as they and the Napoleon Knights of Columbus are raising funds for an ultrasound ma-chine. There will be an open house at the new facility on May 11th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. There are three other locations in Bryan, Wauseon, and Defiance, Ohio.

Tom McWaters took the stage to recognize Judy Von Wagner for over 25 years of service to the agency. She plans to continue to serve for the foreseeable future, but McWaters noted that she would be taking on a new position as Development Director, and leaving her position as Executive Director. According to McWaters, this would mean that she would slow down from work-

ing 65-70 hours per week down to a more sedate 40-45 hours each week. The CPC would is searching for a new director, and hope to have someone in place by January 2014.

After hearing a song from Aliese Hill of Archbold, Ohio, Danae Polley of Bryan read a letter titled “Ja-mie’s Story.” Though the writer of the story was un-able to attend, through her letter she shared that she became pregnant at 17, and that her boyfriend asked her to consider an abortion, but after a visit to the center, she decided that she wanted to keep her baby. Her daughter was born in 2011 and she is now in col-lege and working while supporting her daughter. She said that without the CPC, she doesn’t know what she would have done.

Vickie Reese of Deshler then shared her story of heartache after suffering an abortion, and how she learned of the HEART (Healing the Effects of Abortion-Related Trauma) Post-Abortion Ministry. She felt such tremendous guilt that she had given in to pressure from the man she had been dating who wanted her to abort, but that through the program, she was fi-nally able to forgive herself and heal from her emo-tional pain. Since that time, she has married and had children. She said, “I now know He loves me in spite of my failures.” She thanked Colleen and the HEART Program, her husband, and her family.

The audience paid rapt attention as Shawn Carney of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and co-founder of 40 Days for Life began to speak. A 31 year old father of four, he spoke with humor when he talked about life with four young children and about a particularly harrowing ride across the country from Texas to Virginia during a time when he had just three children—who refused to sleep almost the entire trip. He then became seri-ous as he shared how he became involved in the pro-life movement, of which he has been a part for eleven years. It began when he was interested in dating the woman who would later become his wife. She asked him if he would like to attend a prayer vigil with her. He agreed, and the prayer vigil was being held near the grounds of an abortion clinic. He said that it was a very quiet, peaceful vigil, but very sad. As he watched one woman leave the clinic, his eyes met hers. Her eyes looked sad, and as he looked back at her, it seemed to him that she was thinking, “You do care. You’re not judging me, but it’s too late,” as tears welled up in her eyes. He did not believe that she looked relieve, but rather, she appeared broken-hearted as her boyfriend drove her away.

He was planning to attend law school when the pro-life movement became more personal to him. He be-came more involved in pro-life organizations, and was asked to be a director of the Coalition for Life organi-zation. In the fall of 2004, he decided to dedicate forty days to ending abortion and asked the community of College Station, Texas, to pray. A 24 hour peace-ful prayer vigil was held in front of an abortion clinic, and this became the first 40 Days for Life event. After that, abortions decreased in the county by 28 percent. Organizations in other cities asked to participate, and when he decided to launch nationally, 84 cities in 33 states participated. Since that time, the movement has spread internationally as well. They have fall and spring campaigns, including events in over 19 coun-tries. He said that because of their prayer vigils, 7532 moms chose life, some even at the very last minute. He has seen 32 clinics close their doors, and has seen 78 workers convert.

Carney said that without local communities and local organizations such as CPC, fewer women would choose life. He noted that abortion clinics are many miles away in cities, and sometimes even in other states, but that local people are able to get to women first and encourage them to choose life instead. He em-phasized that the “400 plus babies (saved in 2012 by CPC) could have become statistics if not for your work.” He encouraged the audience to donate generously “to

share your trust, to share your love, and to share your money” so that CPC can continue their work. Carney concluded his speech to thunderous applause and a standing ovation from the crowd.

Before closing for the evening, emcee Bill Priest told the audience that during last weeks thunderstorms, lightning had damaged their ultrasound machines in both Bryan and an additional facility. Insurance would cover some of the damage, but that the deductible to-ward the repair of just one machine would be $2500. The estimated a cost of $5700 to replace a probe on the other machine.

The goal of the CPC was to raise $300,000 in dona-tions and pledges that evening, as this is the organiza-tions only fundraiser each year. Plates were passed, and then Pastor Steve Heatwole of the Lockport Men-nonite Church gave a closing prayer.

Those who wish to donate to CPC or to learn more about their services can contact the offices at the fol-lowing phone numbers:

1410 W. High St.Bryan, OH 43506

419-636-5691

1997 N. ClintonDefiance, OH 43512

419-784-4062

1330-A N. Scott St.Napoleon, OH 43545

419-591-1453

1499 Glenwood Ave.Wauseon, OH 43567

419-335-0117

Kay Raypholtz may be reached at [email protected].

Shawn Carney Of “40 Days For Life” Speaks At CPC Spring Benefit

PHOTOS BY KAY RAYPHOLTZ, STAFF40 DAYS OF LIFE ... Shawn Carney of 40 Days for Life stands with CPC Executive Director Judy Von Wagner.

SONG ... Aliese Hill sings at the banquet.

STORY ... Danea Polley reads “Jamie’s Story.”

By: Timothy KaysTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

A solution has been worked out to al-low for unabated Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) Sewer Separation construction, while not violating the property rights of a concerned citizen. The plan, as presented to the Fayette Village Council by Village Administrator Steve Blue at their April 24 regular session meeting, would allow for the construction process to effectively remove the tree at the heart of the mat-ter. The tree, for which the concerned citizen will not allow village employees on his property to remove, will have its root mass cut through in the trenching process, destabilizing or effectively killing it. Steps to attain a temporary easement to remove it at a later date are currently being taken.

Mr. James Crawford petitioned Coun-cil on behalf of the Fayette Christian Church. The Church is planning on pav-ing their parking lot on South Cherry Street. They asked permission of the Council to go forward with the project, which will include the paving of the al-ley that feeds into the parking lot to the

west of the church off West Main Street. Council approved the measure without dissent.

The Director of Fulton County Eco-nomic Development, Ms. Lisa Arend, ad-dressed Council about the updating of the Fayette community profile. The pro-file has been updated for 2013, and Ms. Arend passed out copies for the Council-ors to review. She also spoke of the for-mation of community-based economic development teams. Meetings would be conducted on an as-needed basis, and criteria for the staffing of the team was also discussed.

Council agreed to the payment of bills totaling $98,273.24, then heard the re-port of Mr. Blue.

Contrary to rumor, the village is not paying for dirt from the LTCP to be taken to Fred Armstrong’s or to the construc-tion site to the north. Trevor Hibbard has said that he does not want contaminated dirt, which means that it will have to be removed. The village may be on the hook for the removal, which brought about de-bate as to why that should be the case. Councilors echoed each other’s asser-

tions that if proper notification was not given to Mr. Hibbard or the village that the soil was indeed contaminated, the fault (and therefore the expense) should rest upon Gleason. ODOT has expressed an interest in taking the contaminated dirt to use as fill for ditches, but there is also talk of using the contaminated soil, and other soils recovered from the LTCP construction, for a sledding hill. The mat-ter, described by Mr. Blue as, “…a little bit of a gray area in the contract,” is still being discussed amongst all concerned parties.

Other items from Mr. Blue’s report noted that Tom Rupp has requested a meeting with the Finance Committee to discuss requested changes to his con-tract. A meeting of the Public Works Committee to discuss billing and collec-tion policies is also needed.

The Park Board is close to an agree-ment with the Fayette High School Soph-omore Class for the operation of the con-cession stand over the summer.

A prospectus of service options and

discounts offered by Verizon for cell phone service was presented to Council. After lengthy discussion, Council opted to table the matter.

In legislative actions, Council moved to appoint Councilor David Wheeler to the Fayette Cemetery Committee. At the mo-tion of Councilor Rodney Kessler, Council entered into executive session for the dis-cussion of personnel at 7:17. Returning to regular session at 7:33, Council agreed to hire Becky Thatcher as a part-time of-fice employee at $11.50 per hour, with a 50-cent raise after a six-month proba-tionary period.

Council agreed to the hire of Kevin Howard as a part-time police officer. In the absence of Mayor Ruth Marlatt, Vil-lage Solicitor Tom Thompson was called upon to swear in Mr. Howard. Finally, Council agreed to an Indigent Defense agreement with the Fulton County Com-missioners.

Timothy Kays can be reached at [email protected]


Fulton County Commissioners Approve Members For Dangerous Wild Animal Response Team

In the Fulton County Commission-er’s session on Tuesday, the names of 11 people who have agreed to become members of the state mandated Danger-ous Wild Animal Response Team were presented for approval. The commis-sioners reviewed the state requirements and voted unanimously to approve the slate of team members as presented. Fulton County is the first county in the state to have an approved team in place.

The formation of this group is in response to a law, which was passed a year ago, due to a 2011 incident in Zanesville, where 56 lions, tigers, bears, and monkeys were intentionally released into the public. This law, re-quires each county to form a Danger-

ous Wild Animal Response Team before July, 2013.

Commissioner Barnaby stated, “This team is going to be utilized to create a plan for response if a release were to oc-cur here. The state will give the coun-ties a template for guidance, but the plan will be tailored to the needs and available resources in Fulton County.”

According to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, dangerous wild animals in-clude, but are not limited to; large cats, bears, elephants, alligators, crocodiles, certain monkeys and certain constrict-ing snakes longer than 12 feet. A list of all animals categorized as Dangerous Wild Animals can be found on the Ohio Department of Agriculture website.

Edon Northwest Elementary School students were honored at a special BUG ~ BRING UP GRADES Awards Assembly held earlier this month in the high school gym-nasium. Hosting the event were Principal Bonnie Troy-er and Bryan Kiwanians Deborah Rohrs, Don Rice, Jeff Schaffter and Tom Schweitzer.

Honorees from grades one through six were recognized for increasing at least one subject grade (while maintain-ing grades in other areas) during the recently completed Third Nine Week Grading Period. Students were again encouraged to continue this course in hopes of see-ing grades improve in several subjects by the end of the school year.

As a reward for achieving their goal, fifty-nine BUG recipients were presented a special award certificate and prizes donated by Burger King and Bryan Kiwanis Club.

In conjunction with the BUG Awards Assembly, the Edon Academic Boosters Club celebrated accomplish-ments Edon Northwest Elementary School students at-tained during the Third Nine Week Grading Period as well. Proud honorees received special certificates and “goodie bags” (Awesome Achievers), courtesy of the Booster Club.

The next Edon Elementary Academic Assembly will be held in May following the completion of the Fourth Nine Week Grading Period.

SECOND AND THIRD GRADE AWESOME ACHIEVERS … Edon Northwest Elementary Second and Third Grade students honored as “Awesome Achievers” for receiving all 4s or all 4s and 5s during the 2012-2013 Third Nine Week Grading Period were: Front row, from left, second graders Hannah Kennedy, Jack Morris and third graders Jayden Craven, Terran Dunbar and Jack Fifer. Back row, from left, third graders Drew Galle-hue, Cassius Hulbert, Ashley Kaylor, Carlie Kiess, Olivia Mitchell and Ethan Steinke.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ON PAGE 12.

PHOTOS BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFFSIXTH GRADE AWESOME ACHIEVERS … Edon Northwest Elementary Sixth Grade students honored as “Awesome Achievers” for receiving all 4s or all 4s and 5s during the 2012-2013 Third Nine Week Grading Period were: Front row, from left, Colin Dulle, Reagan Gallehue, Faith Livensparger and Jacob Long. Back row, from left, Zoe Neubig, Tessa Steinke, Hallie Schuller and Chloe Thiel. Not pictured ~ Taylor Brown and Rylee Kokinis.

HIGH FIVES RECIPIENT … Honored for receiving all 5s during the 2012-2013 Third Nine Week Grading Period at Edon Northwest Elementary School was third grader Allison Kaylor.

Awesome Achievers ~ Perfect Attendance BUG Edon Northwest Elementary School Students Honored Locals Teaming Up To Address

Underage DrinkingHealthy Choices Car-

ing Communities (HC3), Sheriff’s Department, and Local Police Depart-ments are teaming up to spread the word; Parents Who Host, Lose The Most: Don’t be a party to teen-age drinking. It’s against the law. These partners are working in 2013, pro-viding Fulton County par-ents with resources and information about teens and underage drinking.

This year, our local county campaign is high-lighting “211” and our lo-cal teens driving under the influence data. 211 is a service of First Call for Help providing 24/7 assistance with direct linkage to all county po-lice departments and the Sheriff. It is ONE num-ber to remember to call instead of several. Our current data shows that “1 out of 3 Fulton County high school students, 17 years & older, who drink alcohol, drive under the influence”. These mes-sages are being promot-ed with banners being displayed at all Fulton County schools, movie theatre ads and Facebook postings.

HC3 SPREADS THE MESSAGE THROUGH:

•Letters to parents of all juniors and seniors in Fulton County pub-lic schools encouraging a safe and sober prom and graduation season as well as magnets remind-ing families of “211”. One telephone number to re-member for direct linkage to law enforcement or be-havioral help.

•Increased law enforce-ment on our county roads during prom and gradua-tion season.

•County and town proclamations with our public officials support-ing the Parents Who Host countywide campaign

•Education of our par-ent After Prom Committees on the problem of under-age drinking and support of After Prom Events.

•Ads on our local ac-cess cable TV channels.

•Banners displayed at each high school in the county and at one other

prominent location in each village/city in the county.

•Skye Cinema Theater ads for the months of May and June.

WISHING YOU AND YOURS A SAFE

PROM & GRADUATION CELEBRATION

PARENTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!

•Talk with your stu-dent. Clearly communi-cate your expectations

•Talk with the parents who are hosting the event that your student is at-tending

•Know who is driving, where your student is go-ing and with whom

•Be a positive role mod-el; beer or alcohol does not need to be present to have a good time

•Stay up for your stu-dent’s return home

Healthy Choices Car-

ing Communities, an initiative of the Fulton County Family & Children First Council, is a group of community members working together to pre-vent and reduce youth use of alcohol and other drugs in Fulton County. To become a member of the HC3, or for more in-formation, contact Lou Moody, Project Director, at 419-337-0915.

The Parents Who Host, Lose The Most: Don’t be a party to teenage drinking campaign is a program of Drug-Free Action Alliance with funding from the Ohio Department of Al-cohol and Drug Addiction Services. For additional information, including the full list of parent tips and ideas, visit www.DrugFreeActionAlliance.org.


Fayette Village Council Hears Of Solution To The Sewer Separation Tree Issue

PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFFMAKING THE CASE ... Mr. James Crawford of the Fayette Christian Church ad-dresses Council about the plans to pave the church parking lot.


PHOTOS BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFFFIRST GRADE BUG AWARDS … First Graders honored for bringing up their grades during the 2012-2013 Third Nine Week Grading Period in Mrs. Hall’s and Mrs. Thiel’s classes were: Front row, from left, Elliott Mohre, Joseph Boyer, Adyson Brooks and Alyson Cook. Second row, from left, Jaycea Craven, Clayton Dulle, John Goebel and Katrionna Grimes. Third row, from left, Chelsey Haury, Joslyn Horne, Christopher Joice, McKenzie Main, Alexzander Kurtz and Zayne Neuenschwander. Top row, from left, Anastasha Owens, Ashlin Rodriguez, Baylee Scher, Rowan Snyder, Aiden Terrill and Peyton Trausch. Not pictured ~ Kole Olds.

SECOND AND THIRD GRADE BUG AWARDS … Mrs. Parrish’s and Mrs. Doble’s Second Graders and Mrs. Gensler’s and Miss Johnson’s Third Graders honored for bringing up their grades during the 2012-2013 Third Nine Week Grading Period were: Front row, from left, second graders Blake Dulle, Hannah Kennedy and Sonyja Paepke. Second row, from left, second graders Konnor Prince, Ethan Riter, MacKenzie Spangler and Connor Towers. Third row, from left, second graders Kalon Weaver, Mallory Wofford and third graders Terran Dunbar and Hayden Dye. Top row, from left, third graders Jack Fifer, Allison Kaylor, Carlie Kiess and Brian Thomas. Not pictured ~ Tiara Mills (third grade).

FOURTH GRADE BUG AWARDS … Fourth Graders honored for bringing up their grades during the 2012-2013 Third Nine Week Grading Period in Mrs. Becker’s and Mrs. Kiess’ Fourth Grade classes were: Front row, from left, Lucas Barnett, Paige Briner, Jobe Carl-son and Victoria Green. Back row, from left, Kendall Hantz, Hayden Price and Tanner Stickney. Not pictured ~ Nevaya Deck.

FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE BUG AWARDS … Miss Free’s and Mr. England’s Fifth Grad-ers and Mrs. Kepler’s and Mrs. Taylor’s Sixth Graders honored for bringing up their grades during the 2012-2013 Third Nine Week Grading Period were: Front row, from left, fifth graders Michelle Bailey, Riley Bloir, Jennifer Cook and Caitlyn Dietsch. Middle row, from left, fifth graders Tray Howard, Alex Jacoby, Chase Reed and Karlie Scher. Top row, from left, fifth grader Cameron Siebenaler and sixth graders Kyle Apger, Caitlin Bard, Collin Dulle and Naomi Hickman. Not pictured ~ Jayden Myers (fifth grade) and Taylor Brown (sixth grade).

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Awesome Achievers ~ Perfect Attendance ~ BUG Edon Northwest Elementary School Students Honored

FIRST AND SECOND GRADE PERFECT ATTENDANCE … Edon Northwest Elementary First and Second Grade Students honored for Perfect Attendance during the 2012-2013 Third Nine Week Grading Period were: Front row, from left, first graders Zayne Neuenschwander, Taylor Pack, Emmeline Miller, Alexzander Kurtz, Joslyn Horne and Shaylee Arnold. Second row, from left, second graders David Eitniear, Blake Dulle and first graders Lainee Wells, Peyton Trausch and Lance Reitzel. Third row, from left, sec-ond graders Sonyja Paepke, Hannah Kennedy, Levi Houser, Brianna Herr and Cathrine Gibbs. Top row, from left, second graders Ariana Stephan, MacKenzie Spangler, Ethan Riter, Hunter Risler and Konnor Prince.

FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADE AWESOME ACHIEVERS … Edon Northwest Elementary Fourth and Fifth Grade students honored as “Awesome Achievers” for receiving all 4s or all 4s and 5s during the 2012-2013 Third Nine Week Grading Period were: Front row, from left, fourth graders Trinity Altaffer, Casey Bonar, Abby Frantom, Victoria Green and Alyssa Lautzenhiser. Middle row, from left, fourth grader Trey Whitney and fifth graders Riley Bloir, Alea Brandt, Brooklyn Morris and Aidan Muehlfeld. Top row, from left, fifth graders Melody Nofziger, Cameron Siebenaler, Connor Skiles, Taylor Trausch and Shane Zulch.

THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE PERFECT ATTENDANCE … Edon Northwest Elementary Third and Fourth Grade Students honored for Perfect Attendance during the 2012-2013 Third Nine Week Grading Period were: Front row, from left, third graders Terran Dunbar, Ashley Kaylor, Carlie Kiess, Lane Reitzel and Kerrin Towers. Middle row, from left, third grader Gage Winebernner and fourth graders Casey Bonar, Tyler Farris and Trystin Hartman. Top row, from left, fourth graders Alyssa Lautzenhiser, Zachary Mue-hlfeld, Cody Speicher and Tanner Stickney. Not pictured ~ Tiara Mills (third grade).

FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE PERFECT ATTENDANCE … Edon Northwest Elementary School Fifth and Sixth Grade students honored for Perfect Attendance during the 2012-2013 Third Nine Week Grading Period were: Front row, from left, fifth graders Hannah Ater, Riley Bloir, Jennifer Cook and Caitlyn Dietsch. Second row, from left, fifth grad-ers Jacob Dulle, Chris Farris, Alex Jacoby and Karlie Scher. Third row, from left, fifth graders Connor Skiles, Taylor Trausch and sixth graders Leora Ballmer, Colin Dulle and Jonathan Fifer. Top row, from left, sixth graders Tylor Hartman, Tammie Julian, Jacob Long and JoLynn Winebernner. Not pictured ~ Zoe Neubig (sixth grade).

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The Williams County Genealogical Society met April 8, 2013 at the West Annex of the Bryan Public Library, Bryan, Ohio. Patricia Goebel, Co-Vice President, presented how she incorporated scrapbooking and genealogy. As a beginner in scrapbooking, she started with a photo album of her father’s side (Beaumont/Beamont) and added journaling to each generation. With the use of a Mini Cricut (cutting machine) the photos became vintage looking, very appropriate for the era. She also presented photos of her granddaughter’s collage graduations and made a college so many of her moments could be enjoyed. Pam Lash, President, demonstrated the Big Kick machine that she uses for marking cards but can also be used for embellishments in scrapbooking.

Next month, Mary Alice Roth, Co-Vice President is the speaker. Her topic will be: Embellish & Enhance Your Heritage Scrapbook. When she started working on her heritage scrapbook, her interest in genealogy exploded and has become a passion. Come and learn how the facts you already might have can be put into generational order and enhanced with color, layering, stamping, paper tearing, distressing with ink pads, cut out from a heavy paper, wet rolled edges, fancy punched edges and corners and stories you can tell to YOUR ancestors. The society will meet on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 6:30pm in the Harmon Room of the West Annex, Bryan, OH. Open to the public.

June 17, 2013 is the 30th Annual Banquet. The banquet will be held at the Moose Lodge, South back entrance, N. Main Street, Bryan, OH. Reservations must be paid to Jane Kelly at the Williams Co. Public Library, West Annex by Wednesday, June 12, 2013. The menu is: Baked Swiss Steak and Ham, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, Tossed Salad, Cake, Coffee, Lemonade. The cost is $18.00 per person.

The guest speaker will be Roger Lash, who has researched and appraise items previously given to him in the form of pictures and description. Several First families of Williams County will be presented.

Picture: Patricia Goebel holding the cover page of her scrapbook from her father’s side (Beaumont/Beamont) and her mother’s side (Snow).

The purpose of WCGS is the preservation of county records and family research. Monthly meetings are held on the second Monday of each month, excluding 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.

The Williams County Genealogical Society Hears

Presentation On Scrapbooking

INFORMATION AND PHOTO PROVIDEDSCRAPBOOKING .. Patricia Goebel shares her learning experience in scrapbooking.

Hilltop Elementary April Good Student Awards

INFORMATION AND PHOTO PROVIDEDGOOD STUDENTS ... (Left to Right): Row 1 - Ella Heiney, Carson Crossgrove, Raace Haynes, Benjamin McKinney, Blake Tarkington, and Jordan Schaffner. Row 2 - Rylee Johnson, Hannah Riley, Trenton Funk, Kiera Wiley, and Jonathan Nelson. Row 3 - Laurynn Wieland, Katie Smith, Odessa Casselman, Logan Handy, Easton Heer, and Brennon Carter.

LIBRARY NEWS“Dig into Reading” Summer Theme for Edon Library

Edon Branch Library’s summer reading program based on the overall theme of “Dig into Reading” will begin Wednesday, June 5th and end on Fri-day, July 12th. Testing shows that kids who read for fun in the summer do better and forget less when they go back to school. The summer months offer great opportunities for families to help improve reading and writing. One of the ways parents can do this is by bringing their children to the library for the summer reading program.

Edon Branch Library Summer Reading will begin Wednesday, June 5th. Story times will be held at 11:30 on Wednesdays, June 5th through June 26th.

Various programs will also be held on Wednesdays at 1:00 with themes and activities as follows: June 5th- Dinosaur Eggs & Fossils and Dirt Sun-daes; June 12th-Visit from the Toledo Zoo (Underground Animals), Learning about Caves and the Underground, and Lizard Cave Art; June 19th-Con-struction/Dump Truck and Candy Soil; June 26th-Closing Party which will include Gardening, Veggie Art, Window Gardens, and fun and games.

Fridays will be set aside for Movie Time at 1:00 pm on June 7, 14, 21, 28, and July 5 and 12. On Tuesday, July 9th at 5:30 kids can “Dig into Their Favorite Graphic Novel” and come dressed as a comic book super hero or as their own made-up hero!

Edon Branch Library is located at 105 S. Michigan Street in Edon. For more information about the summer reading programs at the Edon Branch Library, please call Cyndi Jewell at 419-272-2839.

Williams County Libraries To Close In Honor Of Memorial Day HolidayThe Williams County Public Li-

brary, with branches in Bryan, Edger-ton, Edon, Pioneer, Stryker and West Unity, will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013 in observance of the Memo-rial Day holiday.

Glass Painting Class Offered At Montpelier Library

Join local artist Tami Manley on May 14th for a Glass Painting Class. The class will begin at 6:30 in the Montpelier Public Library meeting room. You will paint a set of 4 glasses for $20. and all materials will be pro-vided. To pre-register call the Library at 419-485-3287 before May 10th.

Fulton County Ranked 10th Healthiest County In OhioWauseon, OH – The Fulton County Health Depart-

ment is pleased to announce that Fulton County has been ranked the 10th healthiest county in the state of Ohio by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). The Rankings are an annual check-up that highlights the healthiest and least healthy counties in every state, as well as those factors that influence health, outside of the doctor’s office. The Rankings highlight the importance of critical factors such as education rates, income levels, and access to healthy foods, as well as access to medical care, in influencing how long and how well people live.

The Health Department will be spending some time examining the data in detail to get a better picture of the needs in our county. Along with this data, the Ful-ton County Partners for Health completed a children’s, youth and adult county wide health assessment in De-cember of 2012. Between the two reports, we have a picture of the health and health related needs of Ful-ton County that will assist in planning for the future. This is especially important in this time of dwindling resources.

This outstanding ranking is a product of great col-laboration within our county. Fulton County has a number of organizations, agencies and the hospital which work well together to promote good health. If you are interested in learning more you can view the full report at www.countyhealthrankings.org.

If you want to know more about the Fulton County Health Department, please visit us on the web at www.fultoncountyhealthdept.com.

For more information please call Mike Oricko at 419-337-0915.



Montpelier Mayor Issues Proclamations & Safety Award


Mayor Steve Yagelski issued several proclama-tions at the Monday, April 22, 2013, meeting of the Montpelier Village Coun-cil, including one that was a surprise to the vil-lage clerk. He also issued a safety award to the vil-lage and village employ-ees. Council approved all of the proclamations and the award.

After a moment of si-lence and the Pledge of Allegiance, Village Clerk Rebecca Semer was pleas-antly surprised to hear a proclamation declaring May 5 – 11, 2013, as Mu-nicipal Clerks Week. The proclamation “extend(s) appreciation to our Mu-nicipal Clerk, Rebecca J. Semer and all the Mu-nicipal Clerks for the vital service they perform and their extraordinary dedi-cation to the communities they represent.

Following that recog-nition, Yagelski then pro-claimed May 2, 2013, as a National Day of Prayer in Montpelier, Ohio. The first National Day of Prayer was instituted in 1775, as

a way to unite the nation in prayer. Declared the mayor, “it doesn’t matter if your place of worship is a church, synagogue, temple, mosque, home, or other hallowed place, I hope you will take a mo-ment today to pray to God. In these prayers, remem-ber our loved ones, our community, our military and their families, people and families, especially our hard working friends and neighbors that their needs be met during chal-lenging times.”

He also told the coun-cil that he received a let-ter from Sue Burns that the National Day of Prayer Task Force and the Mont-pelier Ministerial Asso-ciation are providing a Community Prayer Break-fast with all the city and county officials invited. The observance for Mont-pelier will be held on May 2 at 8:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church lo-cated at 114 West Wash-ington Street, beginning with a continental break-fast followed by a message from the Riehle family of Edgerton.

The first Arbor Day was

held in 1872, as a day to set aside to plant trees, and the practice contin-ues to this day. Mayor Ya-gelski proclaimed April 26, 2013, as Arbor Day in the Village of Montpelier, and urged all citizens to cel-ebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands.

Village employee Kevin Mercer was called to the front to receive the Ameri-can Public Power Associa-tion’s (APPA) Safety Award of Excellence for safe op-erating practices in 2012, earning first place in the category for utilities with 13,570 worker hours of annual exposure. Village officials noted that under Mercer’s leadership, elec-trical employees all work safety equipment includ-ing fire resistant shirts, pants, and gloves, noting that in our summers’ hot temperatures, this could be uncomfortable, yet they have continued to work safely.

Council then got back to the usual business of approving the agenda, with minor changes, the minutes of the April 8, 2013, meeting, and the fi-nancial reports for March 2013.

Supervisor of Admin-istrative Services Kurt Roan gave his report on road work within the com-munity. He said that the Brown Road project was moving along. They are currently doing drainage work, but there have been some delays due to heavy rains. Phase 3 of the sewer separation project is also continuing with basecoats having been laid, and patching. Asphalt will soon be laid. Work still needs to be done to re-store yards that have been damaged during the pro-cess. The project is on schedule.

Roan is in the process of opening bids on May 8 for the Charlie’s Way road project, which will be re-constructed between Wa-

bash and Steuben Streets, and the re-surfacing of the 100-300 blocks of East Washington Street. Look-ing ahead toward Phase 4, the village is discussing funding resources. The village hopes to have this phase going by the middle of next year.

Council received a let-ter from Fire Chief Dale Fritsch concerning old fire helmets. It is in their budget to replace older helmets with new NFPA Standard approved hel-mets, which are a require-ment. Some of the firemen have asked to keep their old helmets for sentimen-tal reasons. They will sign a release form saying that they will not use them, but will keep them for display only. Council approved this request.

Resolution 1044 was heard and passed in its second reading. Council voted to suspend the rules to that the village could act on the resolution right away, which authorizes the Village Manager to dispose of specific police department items. There are already parties inter-ested in purchasing some of the village’s used equip-ment.

Following an executive session to discuss the ac-quisition of property and reserving the right to dis-cuss other matters, the council took no action, and the meeting was ad-journed.

Council meetings are held at the Montpelier Police Department on the second and fourth Mon-days in each month at 7:30, unless otherwise indicated or scheduled. They are open to the pub-lic, except for executive sessions.

Kay Raypholtz can be reached at

[email protected]

PHOTO BY: KAY RAYPHOLTZ, STAFFVILLAGE EMPLOYEE ... Kevin Mercer receives the APAA Safety Award of Excellence for 2012

Stryker Honor Roll: 3rd Nine Weeks4TH GRADEJessen Black

Spencer Clingaman *Faith Cook

Ariane DanglerGabriella Dickinson

Kaylee Grimm *Madison HallKaitlyn LaBo

Caitlyn Lyons *Kinsey Myers *Joseph Ramon

Emma RodeheaverRyan Ruffer *

Morgan Rupp *Amos SloanSkye Swalley

Devon WeirauchOlivia Whitlock

Cameron WondersHannah Wood

Payton Woolace *Trinitie Woolace

5TH GRADEKalista Blevins

Makenzie CadwellGavin CampbellKiersten Crocker

Eryn CurrierAbigail GriceAnna Heeres Arik Huffman

Noah Huffman *Dylan Lester

Jaelina Mitchell *Logan ReinichePayne ReinicheSophia Rockey Alicia RutledgeIzaiah Sanchez

Sean ShindledeckerEmanuel Villanueva

Max Wonders

6TH GRADECaylin Benson Logan Boetz * Jordan BoydErica Breier

Breanna DoriotDaniel Fether

Hannah GaoiranEmma Grime

Kayla HallReece Hall

Hayden MeyerCody Moser

Jeffrey Neville

Jasmine NofzigerRayvin OehlerRigo RamosJacob Rohrs

Tristin SampsonSeth Snyder

Anna Stuckey

7TH GRADEColin Anders

Levi ChappuisRenee Crocker

Haley DoehrmannMathaDell Ferguson

Tiffany GarnerSamantha HaasMcKenna LouysMadison Myers *Amanda Oberlin *

Kira PettitGabriele Stuckey *Kimberly Stuckey *

Morgen WeaverSterling Wisnewski

8TH GRADEIsrael Aguilar

Colton BensonEmily Cadwell *

Chyanne CameronHayden Clingaman

Kaelyn CurrierAmelia Dangler

Bristle Dix *Cameron FreyAllison FrisbieAustin FrisbieAndrew Fritch

Miranda MaynardAshely Miller

Aubri Reiniche Emma Shindledecker *

Paige SpeelmanLynne StuckeyDustin TeschkeZachory Tucker

Brooklyn WhitlockTricia Wolfrum

Kaitlyn WondersKaid WoolaceMaygen Wray

9TH GRADEBrittany BreierMegan Graber *

Kaycee JohnMelissa Kinkaid *

Micaela MillerMiranda Pegorch

Trevin RhoadesChad RufferAudra Rupp

Shi’Anna Whitman *

10th GradeAmy Chappuis *

Tanner Clingaman *Naomi Diaz

Bryan GarlockBayli Louys

Cody MichaelGabrielle Paxton Mckinze PowersZachary Tingley

Shelby UranMadeline Uribes *

Alexander WeirauchKatie Yoder *

11TH GRADEJordan Baltosser ƒ

Dean Beamont Zachary Birky * ƒQuintin Clark ƒ

Nicholas FoxZachary Greutman ƒ

Jacob Hancock ƒChristine Huston *

McKinzie Leu ƒMegan Neville * ƒKari Oberlin * ƒ

Derek Opdycke * ƒRoss Planson

Ashley Schlosser ƒBailey Short

Connor Sullivan *Conner Varner *

12TH GRADEZachary Cameron ƒHunter Clingaman

Hannah DoehrmannElijah Ferguson

Mark FoxLuke Graber

Keira Grandey *Victoria JohnsonMozelle Kunckel ƒ

Austin Robison Emily Rupp *

Michaela RuppAngela Rutledge ƒTaylor Shipman

Jordan Waidelich *Nathan Yoder

ƒ – Four County* - All A’s

The Pioneer/Montpelier Lions Club presented ever-green tree seedlings to the 4th graders at Montpelier and North Central Schools. This was done to observe Arbor Day. The Lions Club’s Mission of community service, good citizenship, and promoting the welfare of the Pioneer and Montpelier communities is a very noble one. This project helps students learn that they can make a difference in their communities and have a direct impact on their environment. Now in the era of global warming and air pollution, tree planting is even more important than ever. Trees take carbon di-oxide out of the atmosphere and help clean the air we breathe. Planting trees is a simple, inexpensive, and easy way to address this problem.

INFORMATION AND PHOTO PROVIDEDARBOR DAY ... In this picture from North Central are: Lynzi Laub, Ryan Nafziger and Aleegan Kelly. The stu-dents are standing with Pioneer Lions Club Member Courtney Earhart.

Pioneer & Lions Club Presents Evergreen Saplings

On behalf of the American Red Cross, thank you to each one who presented to the spring blood drive on April 12, 2013, at the First Lutheran Church in Stryker. The Team was able to collect 20 productive units with one double red. Twenty-five donors sign in with one new donor. A donation of blood is a gift of life to another and we appreciate your continued support of our local blood drive.

Thank you to the First Lutheran Church for the use of their facility and the Stryker area volunteers who faithfully serve the donors! The next blood drive is June 27, 2013.

The Red Cross Holds Successful Drive At The First Lutheran Church In Stryker



Hilltop Students Enjoy “A Starry Night” for Prom


The Hilltop Junior and Senior classes held their prom, “A Starry Night” on Saturday, April 27. The almost per-fect weather that day foreshadowed the evening to come for the students, which began with a red-carpet walk up with valet parking for the elegantly dressed students as they arrived at the Kissell Building, where they posed for photos and were greeted by family and friends. Af-terwards the students and their guests enjoyed a formal dinner, served buffet style, which was catered by Classic Catering by Kim Brown of Defiance.

After enjoying their meal, featuring bacon wrapped chicken breast and pork loin, the students observed the crowning of their Prom King and Queen as well as their Prom Prince and Princess. Seniors McCauley Frazer and Kelly Geis were crowned King and Queen while Juniors Xavier Lowery and Gabie Johnson were crowned Prince and Princess.

The decorations of the prom, which continued with the “Starry Night” theme, seemed to pull the beautiful night sky from outside to inside as the students moved their evening from the Kissell Building to the school, where they spent the next several hours dancing under the stars.

Featuring everything from classic carnival games to video games to a corn-hole tournament to inflatable fun house activities, the “Carnival Night” post-prom event had something for every student. The students, who by that time had changed out of their formal evening attire into something more suitable for fun and games, spent the remainder of their evening competing for tickets and prizes, laughing, and having fun – the perfect ending to a perfect evening.

Chelsie Firestone can be reached at [email protected] STUDENTS AND THEIR GUESTS ENJOY A GREAT NIGHT OF DANCING

PROM PRINCE AND PRINCESS, JUNIORS XAVIER LOWERY AND GABIE JOHNSON

PROM KING AND QUEEN, SENIORS MCCAULEY FRAZER AND KELLY GEIS

COLIN SABINS FLIPS OVER THE VELCRO JUMP AT POST-PROM. PAIGE SEMER AND BROOKE CHAPIN CONCENTRATE ON THEIR GUITAR SKILLS.

JESSIE WALKER, LOGAN BROOKER, CAYDEN BLAISDELL, BRITTNEY MOCHERMAN, CAITLYN VANDYKE AND XAVIER LOWERY PREPARE TO ENJOY THEIR MEAL.

EMILY MANEVAL AND JALEN TOWERS


North Central Juniors & Seniors 'Midnight In Paris'By: Kay Raypholtz

THE VILLAGE REPORTER

They may be students from a tiny rural town, but the Juniors and Seniors of North Central High School and their guests were transformed from country teens to elegant and sophisticated men and women who entered through a gate and trod a cobblestone path to the Eiffel Tower. “Midnight in Paris” was the theme for the evening at the Veter-an’s Memorial Building at the fairgrounds in Mont-pelier on April 27, 2013. The students and their guests could not have asked for a more lovely eve-ning as the sun still shone bright and temps were in the upper 60s when the doors opened 7:00 p.m. for prom attendees. Parents and family were invited to the social hour for the first sixty minutes, tak-ing pictures and “ooo-ing and ahh-ing” over their sharply dressed sons and daughters. Pairs were in-troduced as they entered the hall which had been transformed into a magical semblance of Paris, complete with an Eiffel Tower decorated with lights, and silhouettes of the city sparkled with miniature lights.

The dance ended at 11:30 and students traveled by school bus to the YMCA in Bryan, Ohio. Gone were their fancy gowns and tuxedoes, and it was back to casual clothes for a night of fun playing basketball, volleyball, and cornhole (bean bag toss). The youth were also treated to an adult size bouncy house, a bouncy ring, and big boxing gloves. There was also plenty of food for their bellies after an ac-tive night of dancing. Their energy had not waned, however, as spirits and energy were both high for the after-prom fun. It will be a night to remember!

Kay Raypholtz can be reached [email protected]

THE BOUNCE RING WAS A HUGE ATTRACTION AS MANY TEENS JUMPED IN WITH ENTHUSIASM

JALEN DANCER AND MCKAYLA SWANK ARE ALL SMILES FOR THE CAMERA

HANNAH SIEKEMEYER AND HER DATE ON THE DANCE FLOOR

CAMERON COCHARAN AND HOLLIE HERNANDEZ WERE SELECTED AS PROM KING AND QUEEN

AND THE FIRST DANCE IS ON!

AND THE FIRST DANCE IS ON!

KYLIE BAKER, RANDY FLETCHER, AND SHEBRASKA BROUSE STRIKE A POSE UNDER THE EIFFEL TOWER

The Village Reporter

Church News

Attention Edon, Montpelier, Pioneer, West Unity, Stryker & Fayette Area Congregation Members:

“The Village Reporter” spent 20 hours calling every church in our immediate coverage area to set up either

paid (includes photo and extra lines of text) or free direc-tory listings (above). If your church listing has not been

published above, we are still awaiting your Church’s infor-mation. Please email us at [email protected]

so we can include your listing as soon as possible.

LOCAL CHURCH LISTINGSSolid Rock Community

102 Egly Drive, West Unity *9:15 a.m. Sunday School

*10:30 a.m. Worship*7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Adult,

Children & Youth Studies

Mt. Union Christian UnionSt. Rt. 49, Cooney, Ohio

*9:30 a.m. Sunday School*10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship *6:00 p.m. Sunday Service

*7:00 p.m. Wednesday Adult & Children

Edon Church of Christ101 Franklin, Edon

*9:00 a.m. Sunday School*10:00 a.m. Worship

Northwest ChristianEdon NW School, Edon

*9:00 a.m. Sunday Service (Jr. Church & Wee Church)

Bethlehem Christian UnionCo. Rd. M-50 & Co. Rd. 4,

Edon*9:30 a.m. Sunday School

*10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship *7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship Service

*Tuesday Food Pantry*7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible

Study & Prayer, Adventure Club for children & youth

Pine Grove Mennonite 04524 Co. Rd. 20-50, Stryker

*9:30 a.m. Sunday School*10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship

Montpelier Church of Christ104 W. Jefferson St.,

Montpelier*Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m.

*Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.*Wednesday Workouts:

6:30-7:30 p.m.*Classes for all ages.

Pioneer Church of the NazareneCorner of SR 15 & CR S

Pioneer, Ohio*10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship*11:00 a.m. Sunday School

*7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting

Living Hope Free Methodist603 W. Jackson, West Unity

*9:30 a.m. Sunday*11:00 a.m. Sunday Service*7:00 p.m. Tuesday Adult

Bible Study*6:00 p.m. Wednesday 1-12

year olds6:30 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High

8:00 p.m. Sr. High

River of Life Worship Center14226 U.S. 20A, Montpelier

*9:30 Sunday Worship*7:00 p.m. Wed. Worship

www.rolworship.org

Edon United Methodist103 Pleasant St., Edon

*9:00 a.m. Sunday School *10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship

Olive Branch ChristianSt. Rt. 127 & Co. Rd. P, Fayette

*9:30 a.m. Sunday School*10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship*6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening

*6:00 p.m. Bible Study

West Franklin United MethodistCorner of Fulton Co. Rd L & 27-1

West Unity, Ohio*9:14 a.m. Sunday Worship &

Jr. Church*10:30 a.m. Sunday School

First Lutheran Church701 S. Defiance St., Stryker*8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship*10:00 a.m. Sunday School

*5:00 p.m. Saturday Evening Worship

St. Joseph Catholic625 Washington St., Blakeslee

*4:00 p.m. Saturday Mass*8:30 a.m. Monday Mass

*7:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth CCD Class

St. Peter’s Lutheran ChurchRev. Roger Marlow, Pastor

201 N ChurchEdon, OH 43518Tel: 419-272-2113

*9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship*10:15 a.m. Sunday School

*6:30 p.m. WednesdayCatechism Class

Columbia Church of Christ14832 Co. Rd. 1-50, Edon*9:30 a.m. Sunday School

*10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship *7:00 p.m. Adults & Youth

Service

Zion Lutheran Church405 Hickory Street, Montpelier

*10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship*9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning

Bible Study

Fountain CityFountain CityChristian SchoolChristian School

120 S. Beech St. * PO Box 150 * BryanProviding

Academic Excellence,Christian Dedication,

Community Involvement,International Commitment,

Spiritual FormationForFor information callinformation call

419-636-2333419-636-2333

BUCKEYE Veterinary Hospital

03422 SR 49 North, Edgerton419-298-2339

1432 Whitaker Way, Montpelier419-485-5668

CHURCH DIRECTORY LISTING & SPIRITUAL NEWS SPONSORED IN PART BY:

Farmer’sFarmer’sEdgeEdgeCC-Store-Store-n-More-n-More

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River of Life Worship Center

Pastor Homer Miller

14226 US Hwy 20-A • Montpelier • 419-485-5029

Sunday: Praise & Worship - 9:30 a.m.Wednesday Evening - 7:00 p.m.


Alvordton United Brethren 311 East Main St., Alvordton

9:30 am Sunday Worship6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship

7:00 p.m. Every 3rd Thursday “Community Sing

When I was a youngster my mother often read the Ten Commandments to me, emphasizing how these truths are all tied together. For example, “stealing” may also infringe upon the Commandments’ teaching to “tell the truth” and to “not covet something that is not mine.” In other words, the breaking of one commandment may well lead to breaking several others, something we see in the illustration below.

In the fall of 2012, Bismark Mensah, a recent immigrant to the U.S. from Ghana, was working part-time job as a “courtesy associate” at a Wal-Mart near Seattle, Washington. As he collected shopping carts, Bismark often found personal items that customers had left behind—keys, credit cards, wallets. But on an October afternoon he spotted an item that really grabbed his attention. It was a white envelope with a clear window in the middle that was bulging with cash. Lots of cash—like $20,000 in cash!

Mr. Mensah could have used some of that cash. He came to the U.S. to study business administration so he could return to Ghana and help his mom expand her five small seamstress shops. And by making $9.05 per hour at Wal-

Mart it will take him a long time to fulfill that dream.

But Mensah says he never considered keeping the money. “My conscience wouldn’t allow it,” he said. “I couldn’t even drive home if I did that.” So, instead, he ran after the husband and wife who had left the cash. As it turns out, they were going to use the money for a down payment on a house. Mensah said, “She was like, ‘Wow!’ Tears are coming out. She took some money and tried to reward me. I said, ‘No, no. I’m all right.’”

Mensah received Wal-Mart’s “Integrity in Action Award” and a promotion. Now he works full time for $9.19 an hour—with benefits. But for Mensah the real rewards are more internal. He had this to say about his job: “In the parking lot, people chat, tell you their problems, you see that a person is not happy. I tell them, ‘God is in control. Everything is OK.

Rick Jones, Executive Director, Defiance Area Youth for Christ. For more information about the work of Youth for Christ,

419-782-0656, or email: [email protected]

“Winning The Battle For A Generation”“WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU FOUND $20,000?”

It was a day that many baseball fans will never forget, April 25, 1976. On a typical opening month of baseball in the Los Angeles Dodger Stadium, something not so typical took place. During the 4th inning of a game between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers, a couple disgruntled fans ran onto the field! What they did next stunned thousands of Americans. They young men ran into the outfield with an American flag doused in kerosene, and attempted to set it on fire in protest! As the first match was struck, Cub’s outfielder Rick Monday ran from right field. The match blew out. While they attempted to light the second match Rick grabbed the flag and ran it to the dugout. That American flag was meant to create a mess and defy America.

Tommy Lasorda, 3rd base coach at that time, (prior to becoming the Dodg-ers manager) ran onto the field as well. Eventually those men were escorted off the field by security. At first, there wasn’t much said, and then the applause came! To this day, Rick Monday still gets letters every week from retired armed service men and women. ESPN selected it as a top 100 moment in sports which aroused more opportunities to give thanks. There will be many fans who will not remember Rick Monday’s stats, but they will never forget his moment in history when he stood for something he believed in.

Let me ask you a question…what do you stand for? What do you believe in? Would you stand with courage for what you believe in?

I believe we all know the difference between right and wrong, so really the question is, “Will you stand for what is right?”

I’m amazed at how often we think success is doing what everyone else is doing. Too many people will do what others do, regardless of what is right or wrong. Too many people will idly watch injustice take place or just “let it go” for fear of “making waves” or being labeled a troublemaker. When tragic moments like “September 11” or the recent “Bos-ton Bombing” take place we see people unite. Why can’t we unite more often for

what is right?As one who is a follower of Jesus

Christ, we need to stand. As men and women in Biblical times stood for what was right and godly, so must we! We have great freedoms – and we need to understand that some people are trying to take them away. There are nonprofit organizations in the United States dedi-cated to removing religious activities and groups (like FCA) from schools and com-munities. People will actually pay money to shut us down! There is a bounty on us!

Guess what…WE WILL KEEP STAND-ING! Our vision is to see the world im-pacted for Jesus Christ through the in-fluence of athletes and coaches! Our mission is to present to athletes and coaches and all whom they influence the challenge and adventure of receiving Je-sus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fel-lowship of the church!

We hear the call to stand, just as Joshua heard God’s call - “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Mo-ses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” (Joshua 1:6-8)

WE WILL STAND! Will you stand too? Will you stand with us?

As the courageous apostle Paul said, “There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me…Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do every-thing with love.”

(I Corinthians 16: 9, 13-14)For more reading on what to do now

that you are on His team – check out Psalm 31:24, Psalm 27:14, and Deuter-onomy 31:6.

Devotional Thought / Fellowship of Christian AthletesBy: Rex Stump - Devotional Thought: “Stand With Us”

St. Paul’s United Methodist402 Broad St, Montpelier, *9:00 a.m. Sunday Prayer Walk, Children’s & Young

Adult Sunday School, Junior Choir

*9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School; Cherub Choir Practice,

Youth Sunday School*10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship

**7:00 p.m. Wednesday Chancel Choir Practice

Pastor’s ThoughtsRev. Katherine Currier, Fayette United Methodist Church

“ISAIAH 58:11”

Isaiah 58:11, “The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.”

It is Spring, and one thing that is synonymous with Spring is the peren-nial bulbs that pop up in gardens every year. It’s a wonderful gift of nature. Plant those bulbs once and, as long as the soil is good, they’ll appear every year ... spring right back up (at least for a few years). Of course, for those of us who find our “pas-sion” often lies in the in the physical ac-tion of digging in the dirt ... spring means our time has come! We would rather plant things that don’t come up on their own; we gather our hoes and rakes and shovels with the single intent of making our flow-erbeds and gardens beautiful. Following the cool rain we have been blessed with recently, little bits of green have begun to shine through the dingy color laid down by winter.

Gardening is work! It can be pleasur-able, but it is still work. And all summer long, the work of the gardener is still not over ... a gardener doesn’t simply plant and leave. She steals every moment she

can throughout the spring and summer to water, to pinch back, to weed, so that the garden is beautiful and something she is proud of. Nurturing and caring for what was planted, all summer long.

Caring for seeds or bulbs we have planted is as important as putting them in the soil. The same is true for those we have shared our faith with. It isn’t enough to share with someone how God has been at work in our lives or where we have felt God in the midst of a trial; shar-ing is definitely important, but it is just the beginning. It is important for us to follow up, to continue to share our faith and share where God is at work in our ev-eryday lives, to nurture the relationship that might be taking root and has not yet openly bloomed.

Great things can grow, when they are cared for, nurtured, fed, and watered – this applies not only to our gardens, but to faith. When we let God guide our lives, when we share our faith and nurture oth-ers in the faith, beautiful things happen. Let the Lord “guide you continually” as you share God’s love with new believers or those who do not yet know of God’s great mercy and grace.


CONTINUATION OF CHURCH NEWS

As you may be aware, Thursday, May 2, marks the 62 consecutive observance of the National Day of Prayer (NDP) for our nation. On this day millions of Amer-icans will join together across racial, po-litical and denominational boundaries to pray for America and its leaders. There can be no doubt — America is suffering, and our future is uncertain. We know that united in prayer is of the utmost importance to the future of this great nation.

Historical records prove that our founders believed in God and in the pow-er of prayer. Our nation was founded on a Biblical base; our freedom was won at great cost. Five of our founding fathers were captured and executed by the Brit-ish for treason, nine of them died on the battlefields, and another dozen lost ev-erything they had. These men freely gave their lives, fortunes, and in some cases, their families in order that we might live with the precious freedoms we have been attacked for in the past several years.

Since the Continental Congress first declared a National Day of Prayer in 1775, national days of prayer have been a long-standing American tradition. In

fact, the National Day of Prayer became law in 1952, when unanimously passed by Congress and signed by President Harry Truman. In 1988, the law was amended and signed by President Ron-ald Reagan to designate the first Thurs-day in May as the day of prayer.

The community of Montpelier, as well as nearly every other community in our great nation, is planning to honor America on this day. The National Day of Prayer Task Force and the Montpe-lier Ministerial Association are providing a Community Prayer Breakfast with all the city and county officials invited.

Montpelier’s observance will be held at the 1 Presbyterian Church, 114 W. Washington Street, beginning with a continental breakfast at 8:30 am. The Riehie Family, Kermit, Denise and Ben from Edgerton will bring the message. Local ministers will pray for our govern-ment leaders, our military, our church-es, our families, and other areas of our community life. The NDP task force com-mittee would be most appreciative if you would join us for this important time of prayer for our nation and our commu-nity.

Montpelier Joins In National Day Of Prayer

The First Presbyterian Church of West Unity celebrated paying off their mortgage on the new building addition on April 7. The congregation approved a plan in January of 2007 to build the ad-dition. After several months of planning and design, the construction for the ad-dition was started in May 2008.

This addition provides a fellowship hall, kitchen, among other rooms and

also a lift making the sanctuary handi-capped accessible.

This addition was paid off in six years by the congregation. The congregation feels very fortunate to have the new fa-cilities and invites anyone in the com-munity looking for a friendly church in which to worship to join us on Sunday morning with Sunday school at 9:30am and church services at 10:30am.

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Members and adminis-trators of the Holiday City Council met on April 18, 2013, to approve a contract with AMP-Ohio, discuss a storm-sewer pipe project, and to learn of services for returning veterans. A meet-ing was not held in March 2013 due to the absence of some council members re-sulting in a lack of quorum.

Following the Pledge of Allegiance and approval of the agenda, council ap-proved a contract with AMP-Ohio. This will be a four-year contract from 2014 through 2017. There is a cost of $41.48 per mega-watt hour. Council also ap-proved temporary appropri-ations from December at a cost of $7,797,111.

Resolution R-2013-3, which would authorize the payment of certain fees for debt service related to wa-ter and sewage fees owed by village businesses to Montpelier, was approved in its third and final read-ing. This allows the debt to the Village of Montpelier to be paid in full.

Construction for a shel-ter house adjacent to the Holiday City Visitor’s Bu-reau has begun. Plans to build a shelter had been approved last fall as a re-sponse to visitors who had sought a sheltered area to have a picnic. The nearest shelter is currently three miles away at the park in Montpelier, but weary trav-elers did not wish to travel even further from the turn-pike. The shelter will hold three picnic tables, and a sidewalk will connect the structure to the parking lot. This project will not only benefit travelers, but indi-viduals working in the area

will have access as well.In her financial report,

Clerk/Treasurer Lauri TenEyck-Rupp noted that the annual financial audit was nearing completion.

The council members also learned of services for returning veterans. The Williams County Veteran’s Service Office in Bryan of-fers many services for not just returning veterans, but those who have served in the past as well. Among the services offered are the Financial Assistance Pro-gram which offers assis-tance with such needs as rent, deposits, mortgage help, some utilities, food and gasoline. Assistance is approved on a case-by-case

basis. Those wishing to re-ceive assistance may call

the office at 419-636-8812. Further information can be found at their website at: http://www.co.williams.oh.us/VA/Financial.html

Before adjourning for the evening, council mem-bers wished Village Admin-istrator well as he will be undergoing surgery, and will be out of the office an estimated six weeks.

The next meeting of the Holiday City Council will be held on May 17, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are normally held on the third Thursday of each month unless otherwise indicated.

Kay Raypholtz can be reached at

publisher@thevillagereporter.

com

Shelter House Under Construction in Holiday City

Hilltop High School Honor Roll Third Nine Weeks Grading Period

SENIORS*Haylee Carroll*Noelle Chester

*Morgan McCandless*Drew Murray*Jackie SmithCody Appleton

Taylor BattCierra CarpenterMcCauley FrazerRissa Goosman

Miranda SchutteLeah Thompson

FOUR-COUNTYSENIORS

*Stephan Noggle*Josh PhillipsBrandon WillisJosh HaynesJacob Lenz

Payne SentleJacob Athy

Eli BeckMicheal Lett

JUNIORS*Brooke Ashbaugh*Hannah Bleikamp

*Travis Haynes*Emily Maneval*Jesse Westfall

Emily ArmbrusterBrooke ChapinKailey CreamerAlexis DunsonBradley GrimmGabie Johnson

LeAnn JoostKatelyn Loveless

Brittney MochermanSydney SchmittKayla SettlemireBrianna Strup

Taylor TompkinsMegan TrentEmily Trisel

FOUR-COUNTY

JUNIORS*Ally Vieira

Breanna FranksJami BurdineKayce Nickels

Audri LoydDerrick Tule

SOPHOMORES*Justin Ashenfelter

*Erik StipeLacy Brenneman

Sami BurdineHannah Carothers

Shayla CoffmanTim Geleide

Autumn JermeayZach RoehrsDavid Smith

Jessica SuboskiDallas Timberman

Jalen TowersAdreyn YatesCody Zuver

FRESHMAN*Danny Ackley*Marlee Carroll

*Karissa Crisenbery*Lauren Garrett*Cierra Grant*Levi Grant

*Malorie Heer*Jenna Kempf*Veronica Roth

*Madeleine Routhier*Baylee Schmitt

*Joe Shilling*Zack Van Dyke

Layni AllportKenley BrownAlyssa CarterJulia DunsonMikayla Eberly

Kristina EitniearOlivia Fish

Bailey FunkhouserSamantha Hanover

Macey Kunkle

Josiah LawVictoria Masters

Madeleine McKinneyCaitlin Meade

Clair MillerJared MorrisAllie Schmitt

Kaylee UnderwoodIsaac VanArsdalenHaleigh Westfall

Jennifer WestrickAndrew White

8th GRADE*Colleen Bell

*Ariana Brown*Katie Foster

*Shelby Kuney*Sydni Rivera*Quinn SmithAustin Batt

Leah CarothersScott Goodnight

Chance GrapengeterMason LockeTim ManevalCaiden MillerKierstyn Repp

Sage ReppMakalie Swisher

Hailey WhiteMarisa Yates

7TH GRADE*Molly Roesch

*Austin SchaffnerJack BlaisdellKara Brown

Landrey BrownTeryn Ganster

Jeremiah MillerSteven Riley

Johnnie RothBen RouthierJoel SauberSam ShillingTyler SuboskiDevin WendorfChase WilliamsAubrey WyseShanti Wyse

* Denotes All A’s

West Unity Lion’s Club Peace Poster

Contest NamedThe winners for the 2012-2013 poster contest are:

1. Braden Yates2. Haylee Sexton3. Hailey Pollock

A special supper was held at the end of February.

West Unity Church Pays Off Mortgage

PHOTOS BY: KAY RAYPHOLTZ, STAFFSHELTER HOUSE ... Construction for a shelter house adjacent to the Holiday City Visitor’s Bureau has begun.

22897 US Rt. 20-A, Archbold, OH

(419) 445-5828 www.candycanechristmas.com

A Unique Shopping Experience Mon - Sat 9 am - 8 pm • Sun. 1-5 pm

~ Seven Rooms of Great Gift Ideas ~ GIFTS FOR ALL

OCCASIONS Weddings

Anniversaries Confirmations

Baptisms First Communions

Birthdays for all ages

1 DAY ONLY! Wednesday, May 8

20% OFF ALL Regular Priced Items

Great Selection of Retired

Vera Bradley

30% OFF!

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY ... Jan L. Hutchison and Peggy K. (Ledyard) Hutchison of West Unity, OH will be celebrat-ing their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on May 5, 1963 at West Franklin Methodist Church. Jan and Peggy have resided in their Hutchison Centennial Farm home in rural West Unity since their wedding day. Jan is a retired farmer and Peggy recently retired from the US Postal Service.

Hutchison’s Celebrate Golden Anniversary


FOR SALE - West Unity 175th Celebration book featuring a glimpse of village history and present day living. Over 100 pages of photos and articles detailing West Unity. For your copy call 419-924-2382.

Auction & Realty

For Rent

Help Wanted

Service

FOR SALE - 1978 Alaverez Yaira, DY55 Signature model guitar. $1,200. Call 419-630-8843.

StorageSTORAGE - West Unity Storage Units for Rent. Month To Month Rates - Call 419/924-5007.

10x20 $49 • 10x10 $38

WANTED TO BUY - Junk cars & trucks, dead or alive, top dollar $ paid. 419-708-1615, 419-335-1358.

Wanted

For Sale

SERVICES - Looking for a photographer for an event? Check out my website! www.foreverandalwaysphoto.com. Cheaper rates than almost every other photography com-pany in the area! Specializing in natural light photography!

CLAY MEADOWSAPARTMENTS

Now Accepting ApplicationsFor Newly Remodeled

1&2 Bedroom Apartments in Fayette

CALL 419-237-2240Some rental assistance for qualified applicants.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONSFOR 1-2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

WITH GARAGE IN MORENCI

Whitman Crossingapartments

Call today: 517-458-6935

The Sooner You Move - The More you Save!

Garage Sale

FOR SALE - Spring means porch and patio furniture sale, see our selection of aluminum and rattan indoor and outdoor furniture - ON SALE NOW - Rupp Furniture Co. Archbold, 419-446-2551.

GARAGE SALE - When: June 13, 14 & 15, 2013 at River of Life Worship Center East & West yards (Montpelier). Time: From 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Open for anyone to come & set up including individuals & businesses. Fee: There will be a small fee charged for you to “rent” a space. Those who come will need to bring their own table(s) and any-thing else you may need. Each space will be given by res-ervation & first come basis. To reserve your space call the church @ 419-485-5029.

It is almost that time of year! Just a few more weeks and boats will be hitting local waterways, ready to catch “the big one”. Boat & trailer - $499 (in Montpelier). Add

battery & electric motor - $599. (419) 553-0545.

SERVICES - B & R Painting / Power washing, interior & exterior painting, powerwashing vinyl, brick block, drive-ways and sidewalks. 419-574-2911, 517-403-4203, Del-ta. (Insured).

HELP WANTED - Sports Photographers (High School Baseball, Softball, Track & Tennis). Candidates should have their own high end SLR digital camera capable of taking non blurry photos. Help cover 2-3 contests a week in the Williams & Fulton County areas. Email resumes to [email protected].

HELP WANTED - CRYOGENIC TRANSPORTATION LLC is hiring Class A CDL DRIVERS out of Monclova, OH for our LOCAL & OTR (14-21 days out) positions! We offer competitive pay, medical benefits for you and your family, paid training on product handling, paid uniforms, paid vacations, 401K & MORE! 2 years tractor-trailer experi-ence, Tank & Hazmat endorsements (or ability to obtain) & safe driving record required. APPLY NOW at TheKAG.com or call (800) 871-4581.

FOR SALE - 1994 Chevrolet Camaro. Asking $2700 firm. The car has been stored each winter since new. In great shape other than the normal wear on a 20 year old car. Please call 419-388-8501 if interested.

LegalsSTRYKER VILLAGE - ORDINANCE 2013-5

SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE.

Passed: April 8, 2013Mayor: Daniel J. HughesAtt: Bethany Clemens, Fiscal Officer

Full text of this ordinance may be seen at the of-fice of the fiscal officer.

PRIME BUSINESS LOCATION

FOR SALEGreat Downtown West Unity, OH property for the business owner or investor. Excellent downtown location right on US 127 and adjacent to two other busy highways! Property features over 2600 total Sqft of office and storage / garage space. Above you will find one of the nicest apartments in town to live in or rent for extra income. The apartment has two spacious bedrooms, a totally remodeled kitchen, and a wonderful deck. BUSINESS NOT INCLUDED.

BUSINESS OWNERS • INVESTORS

OVER 2,600 TOTAL SQFT!CENTRAL AIRSPACIOUSAPARTMENTLARGE GARAGESTORAGE SPACEFRONT & REARACCESS TO APT.

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Tim Carlin and T.J. Zimmerman, Auctioneers

HELP WANTED - Phantom Fireworks is seeking qualified candidates for seasonal data entry, stock clerks, and ca-shiers. These positions are seasonal/full time and require experience and the ability to work in a fast pace environ-ment. Candidate will need to pass a criminal background and credit history check. We offer a competitive salary, merchandise discounts and a bonus for working the en-tire season. Apply at 25840 Us 20, Fayette, Ohio 43521. Phone: 419-237-2551.

FOR SALE - Need a better solution to your high cost cell phone bill but don’t want to lose service or change your number? We can help find you provider to fit your needs at a reasonable rate. Plans start as low as $12 per month. Think of the cash you can save!! Call Randy at Randy Stone Wireless 419-279-8133.

LessonsLESSONS - Guitar Lessons Children or Adults. Call Col-leen Grisier Rufenacht. 419-388-3518.

HELP WANTED - DRIVERS - $1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus! Get Home Weekly & Weekends running Dedicated Ac-count. Werner Enterprises: 1-888-567-4862

May 15

GARAGE SALE - 419 N. Fulton St., Wauseon. May 9-10 from 4-6 PM; May 11 from 9AM-5PM. Fill a plastic grocery bag with clothing $5.

RUMMAGE SALE - Something for Everyone! You name the price! Bake Sale items also available. Your Gener-ous donation will be used to help the good causes by the Women’s Group. Thursday 7am to 5pm Friday 7am to 3pm - First Church of God, 507 N. Fulton St., Wauseon.

GARAGE SALE - 3 Families - May 2, 3, 4 - 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Vera Bradley purses, dishes, furniture, home decor, caps, clothes, baked goods, kitchen items, much more. Lowell Richer, 1 1/2 miles west of Wauseon on State Route 2 between 16 & 17.

GARAGE SALE - Pettisville Community Garage Sales, May 2, 3, & 4. Lists available at Sundays Market. Information 419-445-7165.

HELP WANTED – “The Village & Wauseon Reporter” is in the process of expanding its coverage team! Do you enjoy reading our Hometown News articles and/or seeing local photos? Looking for a part time evening job? Wanting to stay busy during retirement with a few hours a week? Email your resume to [email protected]. Workable writing skills, high speed home internet and workable photography skills (possession of digital cam-era) required.

FOR RENT - Has your dog peed on new carpet yet? Here is his chance. (But please don’t let him go on car-pet) 3 BEDROOM PET FRIENDLY WITH NEW CARPET $499. Single level brick triplex, clothes washer, dryer, range, refrigerator, gas heat, central air, and one year lease. 2 bedroom apartment $399. storagefayette.com 5x10 $24, 10x10 $34, 10x15 $44, 10x20 $54. www.apartmentsfayette.com 888-482-3815.

Assisting businesses with the impact of managing Human Resource administration regardless of

whether you have 2 employees or 500.

Call today at 419-261-0155 and find out how you can save time and money running your business

or visit us on the web at www.hrsystems.cc

Human Resources Outsourcing Services419-261-0155

PUBLIC AUCTIONTwo Story Duplex

Thursday, May 9th, 2013 @ 5:00 PMLocation: 343-345 Bryan St., Bryan, OH 43506

825 N. Main St. Bryan, OH 43506 419-636-5500

241 S. Main St., Bowling Green, OH 43402 419-354-7653

Toll Free: 866-870-5500

Excellent investment being offered at auction. Two Story Duplex situated on a corner lot near downtown, each unit contains 2 bed-rooms and 1 bath. Large living room, fenced in backyard. Partial

basement with shared laundry, attached 2 car garage is also shared by tenants. Stoves and refrigerators stay with the property.

Utilities are separate except for water and sewage. Excellent return on investment or could be owner occupied with rental income.

Contact Dan Straziuso for More Information: 419-553-6724. Terms: 10% Down Day of Sale, Balance at Closing.

Sellers: Mark & Elizabeth Siracusa

WILSON AUCTION & REALTY CO., LTD.

www.WilsonAuctionLtd.com

Auctioneers: Wayne M. Wilson CAI, Brent J. Wilson CAIDenver N. Geitgey CAI, Fred Nott, Keith Whitman,

William H. Retcher, Shad T. Ridenour CAI, Richard Reed, Rick Roth, Bart Westfall, Justin VanAlstineHuman Resources

The Village Reporter - May 1st, 2013

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