The Village Reporter - August 13th, 2024

Corn Festival Makes Its Return To Swanton

By: Jacob Kessler THE VILLAGE REPORTER jacob@thevillagereporter.com

The annual Corn Festival was once again held in the Village of Swanton. The event was held on Saturday, August 10th, and saw a huge amount of support expressed from members of the public.

This support came from their showing up, and boy did that happen. Friday saw an alumni softball game at 6:00 p.m., along with an all-class reunion and party in the park from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

On Saturday, a huge amount of people came and lined Main Street for a parade that lasted around 50 minutes. This was made possible by the large number of local businesses, organizations, and schools that attended the parade this year.

A huge amount of people also turned out for festivities being held down at the park. This area featured a number of activities including a volleyball tournament, a 5K fun run, car show, chicken BBQ, kid’s inflatables, live music, and much more.

The day was packed full of funfilled items for families to take part in. The event comes every year but always manages to leave a positive and long-lasting mark on the village, leaving many waiting to experience it all over again next year.

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CORN FESTIVAL … The Swanton Corn Festival Parade saw hundreds of people turn out to experience the near hour-long parade. The parade was part of the Village of Swanton’s Annual Corn Festival celebration. Numerous businesses, organizations, and schools took part in the parade this year which funneled south down Main Street.

Edon Days Focuses On "Heroes Among Us"

By: Jenna Frisby THE VILLAGE REPORTER jenna@thevillagereporter.com

The Village of Edon held their Edon Days this past weekend on Friday August 9th & Saturday 10th. Their theme this year was centered around Heroes Among Us focusing on those heroes who are seen and unseen.

From firefighters and police officers who may be the first to be recognized to teachers and coaches who are heroes of a different kind. Heroes Among Us was the centered theme to show everyone that anyone can be a hero of their own kind.

The weekend’s festivities started on Friday with the State Bank hosting a customer appreciation lunch downtown. Food vendors were then set up in the Wellness Huddle’s parking lot for the remainder of the weekend providing several types of food choices consisting of subs, BBQ and of course ice cream. Friday evening wrapped up with The Hubie Ashcraft band playing downtown from 7pm-11pm.

Saturday morning kicked off at 6am with the Florence Township Firemen’s Breakfast being held at the fire hall for all of the community to enjoy. The firemen cooked breakfast for 6am-10am at their facility while the Queens of Edon helped in serving the breakfast to the community.

Many conversations were enjoyed at breakfast and a true sense of community was present. Food vendors then opened up for the rest of the day from 11am-10pm.

The Edon Church of Christ held their event “Day on the Parking Lot” in association with Edon Days on Saturday morning from 9am-12pm. They provided the community with the opportunity to celebrate Edon Days from their parking lot with games, cotton candy and bounce houses for everyone to enjoy.

The Edon Church of Christ would also be a part of a community worship service held on Sunday, August 11th at 11:15am out at Walz Park where an offering would be taken and the funds received would go towards the support of the Edon food pantry. Edon Day’s then held their parade CONTINUED ON PAGE A15

PHOTO BY JENNA FRISBY / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

PARADE … Edon Days was celebrated last weekend with perfect weather as the small village celebrated "Heroes Among Us".

PHOTO BY JACOB KESSLER/ THE VILLAGE REPORTER

Obituaries & Death N otices

William Fee (1943 – 2024) (Morenci Resident)

MORENCI – William E. Fee, age 80, of Morenci, passed away at his residence on Monday, August 5, 2024, under the care of Elara Caring Hospice.

He was born in Allen, MI on October 28, 1943, to the late William F. and Madalyn Mae (Hise) Fee.

On September 28, 1999, he married Sue Sallows, and she survives. Bill worked in a factory, then as a concrete finisher, retiring in 2000.

He was a man with a very big heart. If anyone needed anything, they had it.

He could also make friends with anyone. Bill was a very hard worker but loved going Up North with his family.

He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping.

Surviving Bill are his wife, Sue; sons, Jared (Heather) and Justin (Cassey) Fee; daughters, Angela (Steve) Case and Melissa (Adam) McLaughlin; step-sons, Shane and Christopher (Maria) Curtis; grandchildren, Dustin, Lexi, Adriana, and Gabe Hernandez, Derek Dusseau, Hannah Case, Rachel, Cameron, and Keegan Fee, Hudson Mc Laughlin, Libby and Claire Fee, and Isabella, Liam, Harlan, Naomi, Katherine, and Jayden Curtis; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Kevin (Mimi) Fee; sisters, MaryAnne (Robert) Eberly, Jeannie (Don) Poling, Sandy (Clyde) Darrow, and Barb (Jerry) Minzey.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Rebecca Hernandez; and sister, Carolyn (Guy) Lumbardo.

Cremation will take place and a celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date.

Online condolences to the family may be offered at www.eaglemarryfuneralhome.com.

Memorial donations in Bill's memory may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The Eagle-Marry Funeral Home in Morenci is assisting the family with arrangements.

Lemoyne Tuckerman (1936 – 2024)

(Member Of Winameg Christian Church)

Lemoyne Eugene Tuckerman, 87 years of age, of Delta passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Care.

He was born September 7, 1936, to the late Bert and Esther (Buehrer) Tuckerman in Wauseon, Ohio.

Mary Ann Keen (1941 – 2024) (Montpelier Resident)

Mary Ann Keen, 82, of Montpelier, Ohio formerly from Waterloo (Angola / Ft. Wayne), Indiana, departed from this Earthly life on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Evergreen Healthcare Center.

After battling dementia for many years, Mary Ann is finally at peace with her Lord and Savior and free of the physical and mental issues she endured.

Born on November 17, 1941, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she was the daughter of Ivan H. And Mary I (Mohart) Soles, and the sister of Helen (Robert Seitz).

Mary Ann spent her early years in Fort Wayne, Indiana where she worked at General Electric, sold Avon, and was active in the local fire station's ladies auxiliary.

She raised her family in Angola, Indiana, and worked as an aid at Carlin Park and Lakeland nursing homes. She loved caring for her "little old people," as she called them.

She was a member of the Lions Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She was deeply patriotic.

Her love for her country was only surpassed by her love for God, her family, and her friends. She gave the best hugs. She loved to crochet and shared many of her creations with loved ones. She loved animals, reading, coloring, word searches, Lake Gage, and the color purple.

Mary Ann was a member of the Independent Full Gospel Church in Ashley, Indiana. There she met John E Keen, whom she married on October 6, 2001.

Mary Ann is survived by her husband, John E Keen; her son, James A TenEyck, her daughter, Lauri K (Sean) TenEyck-Rupp; stepchildren, Kenneth Keen, Johnny (Cheryl) Keen, Geneva (Shawn) Fike, Franklin (Sabina) Keen, Rachal (Patrick) Tanesky, and Aaron Keen; her cousin, Phylis (Paul) Shoda; her nephews, Lawrence Seitz, Dennis (Julie) Seitz, and Robert Bash III; 21 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; a great great grandchild; and her beloved dog, Sammy.

In addition to her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Robert Seitz; her nephew, Kevin Seitz, and her great nephew, Eric Seitz.

Visitation took place on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Thompson Geesey Funeral Home in Montpelier, with funeral services following visitation. Pastor Sam Weimer and Pastor Andrew Sexton officiated. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorials may be made in Mary Ann's memory to the Williams County Humane Society. Condolences can be left for the family at www.thethompsonfuneralhome. com

Maryalice Wisler (1930 – 2024) (Taught At St. Patrick's & Lincoln Elementary)

Maryalice Wisler, 94, a resident of St. Anne Home and Retirement Community in Fort Wayne, Indiana, peacefully left this earthly life and joined many of her beloved friends and family in the next, on Sunday morning, August 4, 2024. She was born on April 26, 1930, to Ralph and Marie Schill, of New Washington, Ohio. She married George Wisler on June 21, 1952, and they were joyfully married for 52 years. Together, they raised six children with encouragement, unwavering support and especially kindness and love.

Maryalice always had a passion for teaching and a true love of learning, so even after having six children, she continued to follow this passion, attending Miami University for two years, and eventually graduating with her bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University of Ohio in the 1960’s.

She taught at both St. Patrick’s Catholic School and Lincoln Elementary School in Bryan, Ohio, and later began working on her master’s degree.

At the age of 46, Maryalice was diagnosed with a massive brain tumor, which completely altered the landscape of her life.

Always a survivor, this tiny woman faced this challenge as she did so many others, always with inner strength and indomitable spirit, courage, resilience, and grace.

Maryalice was preceded in death by her husband, George Wisler; their oldest son, Dick; two grandsons, Nathan and Eric Vincent; and son-in-law, Michael “Satch” Sanders. Also preceding her in death were her three older sisters, Frances Bashore, Anne Enders, and Ruth Sukola; and her younger brother, Fr. Frederick J. Schill. She is survived by her children, Jenny Sanders, of Fort Wayne, IN, Diane (Bruce) Vincent, of Mattawan, MI, John (Jeanne) Wisler of Billings, MT, Marty Wisler (Todd) Swenson, of Loveland, CO, and Ken (Robyn) Wisler of Aurora, CO. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and youngest brother, Gene Schill, of Mansfield, OH.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Bryan on Friday, August 9, 2024. The family is forever indebted to St. Anne Home and Retirement Communities for their compassionate care of their mother for the last 5 years.

Lemoyne was a twelve-year graduate of Chesterfield High School in 1954, after graduation he worked at the Windor Canning Factory in Wauseon and on the construction of the Ohio Turnpike.

Patricia Ayres (1937 – 2024) (Former Office Supervisor At Four County)

In 1957 he enlisted in the Army, where he would spend the next two years in Germany and honorably discharged in 1959.

On October 8, 1960, Lemoyne would marry Carol Kistner and together they would spend 63 years until his passing. From this union were born three children Ann, Jacqueline and Barry.

He worked at Sheridan Manufacturing (Sheller Globe) retiring after 35 years.

Lemoyne was a lifelong member of the Winameg Christian Church and the Winameg Sportsman Club.

He loved to vacation in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where he would spend time fishing.

For many years, Lemoyne enjoyed coon hunting and if the weather permitted it, you could often find him biking 4-6 miles at Oak Openings Park.

He enjoyed the Fulton County Fair, Threshers, Oakshade Raceway and going to auctions.

Once his grandkids came along, he loved going to their sporting events and cheering them on.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Carol; children, Barry (Jodi) Tuckerman of Wauseon, Ann (Tom) Salsbury of Metamora, Jackie Tuckerman of Wadsworth, Ohio; grandchildren, Clayton Salsbury, Hannah Reichler, Chandler Tuckerman, Connor Tuckerman and Gunner Gabel; great grandchildren, Hazel, Dexter, Maren Salsbury, Grayson and Griffin Reichler, Kolton Gabel, Hudson, Judah and Luke Tuckerman and sister, Jane (Carl) Olmstead of Wauseon.

Lemoyne was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Marvin Tuckerman, Linda Lee and infant brother, Roger Tuckerman.

A funeral service honoring and celebrating Lemoyne’s life took place on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Barnes Funeral Chapel and Crematory in Delta with Pastor Jim Mann officiating. Interment followed at Winameg Cemetery with Military Rites provided by the Fulton County Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Defiance Inpatient Hospice, 6825 St RT 66 N, Defiance, Ohio 43512 or FCHC Geriatric Psych 5th Floor, 725 S. Shoop Ave, Wauseon, Ohio 43567 in his memory.

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

Patricia Miller Ayres, age 86, of Archbold, joined our Heavenly Father on August 5, 2024, in her home, surrounded by her family.

Pat held many jobs in her life. She worked at Bil-Jax, was an office supervisor at Four County Career Center, and a Commodities Broker for Lugbill Brothers, but her favorite job was that of a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. In her own words, “becoming a mom was absolutely amazing. It fulfilled me completely then and now."

Pat was involved in the Child Conservation League, active in her churches teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible school, and also involved with MYF.

She was on the Board of Directors of Orchard Hills Country Club, and was Vice-President of the Republican Women's Club in Pensacola, FL.

She was active and involved in many organizations, but her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was the most important thing to her. She loved the analogy of life here on earth as camping, and heaven as her final home!

Pat is survived her husband, Donald Ayres; son David (Deb); stepson Don Ayres (Dianne), stepdaughter Julie O'Meara (Mike); grandchildren Emily Bolander (James), Jill Wyckoff (Chuck), Mike Nafziger (Emily), Steve Nafziger (Abbey), Sonson Nafziger (Sumer), Chaina Nafziger; Matthew O'Meara (Nicole), Daniel O'Meara (Brittany), Katie Ayres, Allison Ayres; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ora and Mary Miller, four brothers, and son, Greg.

A memorial service for Patricia took place on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Pettisville Missionary Church with her grandson, Pastor Mike Nafziger officiating. Burial was private at the Lockport Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Mission 318, a Haiti ministry organization, or Rock Prairie Church in Tipton, IN, to benefit their missions outreach program.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com. The Grisier Funeral Home of Archbold is honored to serve the Ayres family. The obituary for Pat was lovingly prepared by her family.

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Eva Clendenen (1927 – 2024)

(Graduate Of Fayette High School)

Eva B. (Knisely) Clendenen, 97, most recently of Archbold, Ohio, peacefully was welcomed to her heavenly home on July 13, 2024. Eva was born on May 13, 1927, to Charles and Myrtle (Gaw) Knisely in Monroe, Michigan. Eva was the second of six children and their only daughter. She is survived by her daughters, Dawn Clendenen and Vicki Durling of Alvordton, Ohio, and her youngest brother, Duane Knisely of West Unity, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Clendenen, on March 24, 2024.

As a young girl, Eva’s family moved to a dairy farm outside of Munson, Michigan. Eva shared that she never had much interest in the barn or fields and was happy to let her dad and brothers handle those chores. She and her mom were busy enough with cooking, gardening, canning, sewing, mending and keeping up with laundry and other chores!

Many of her happy childhood memories were of visits with aunts, uncles and cousins. There were tasty meals, laughter, love and ball games in the yard!

After graduating from Fayette High School, Eva attended Olivet Nazarene College, where she met, fell in love and married Tom Clendenen. They were blessed to share 75 wonderful years.

As the wife of a new minister, Eva was devoted to her husband and to supporting his ministry. Tom pastored churches in Ohio and then was a youth minister in Pasadena, California, and Edina-Morningside, Minnesota, returning to Pasadena five years later.

With all their relocations, Eva learned how to make new friends quickly and still managed to maintain relationships with family and friends across the U.S. She had a gift for turning each house into a home and providing her husband and daughters with a sense of stability and belonging.

Eva earned her B.A. in elementary education at Pasadena Nazarene College. She began her teaching career in Minnesota and continued when they returned to California where her husband, Tom, began his public education career.

In addition to her career and family, Eva’s deep and abiding faith in God was evidenced by her steadfast attendance and service in every church they attended. She taught an adult Bible study class at their retirement community in California for many years.

She and Tom faithfully attended West Unity Methodist Church in Ohio, where Eva supported the women’s ministries. Eva had many interests and enjoyed learning new activities and hobbies, especially if she and Tom could enjoy them together. Over the years, they joined a bowling league, square dance club and took ballroom dancing classes. She loved to dance, and her friends and family loved to watch her joy, sharing that special time with her husband. After retirement, much to Tom’s delight, Eva learned to play golf! She especially loved to play board and card games, which her family enjoyed with her.

Before retirement, most of Eva’s travel involved frequent cross-country road trips to visit family and friends or mission work in Peru and Mexico. After retirement, she enjoyed other travels including a mission trip to Korea, touring Europe, visiting the Holy Land at 80 and the delights of cruising.

Family and friends would describe Eva as strikingly beautiful even into her 90s, as a wonderful wife and mother, a dearest friend, kind, generous, hard-working, intelligent, gracious and an amazing hostess. She was adored by her husband and deeply admired and loved by her daughters.

There will be a graveside memorial service on September 7, 2024 at 3 p.m. at West Franklin Cemetery.

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Amy Johns (1969 – 2024) (Teacher At Archbold Elementary School)

Amy Elizabeth Johns, age 55, of Archbold, passed away on August 8, 2024, at the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Amy worked at Archbold Elementary School as a 2nd grade teacher.

Amy was born on July 27, 1969, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to John and Lynne (Lehman) Miller. She was a graduate of Bryan High School in 1987.

She later obtained her Bachelor Degree of Education from Bowling Green State University. On July 20, 1991, she married the love of her life, Barry Johns, and he survives.

Amy loved to read, go on walks, and bake for the ones she loved. She enjoyed crocheting, especially blankets for her family and scarves for her students.

She adored all of her students that she taught over her teaching career, and all of her students adored her as well. She was a local celebrity amongst the elementary students. There was never a child that didn't love Mrs. Johns.

In the summers, Amy enjoyed spending time at the family cottage on Hamlin Lake. Her biggest passion was being Mom and Nana, caring and loving for her family in every way possible. Everyone who knew Amy knew of her kindness, compassion, and unending love for those around her.

Surviving Amy is her husband, Barry of Archbold; daughter, Bailey (TJ) Gerken of Archbold; daughter, Ashton (Chandler) Wyse of Archbold; son, Brendon (Guinevere) Johns of Colorado Springs, CO; son, Brady Johns of Archbold; grandchildren, Boede, Weston, Grey, and Delia; parents, John and Lynne Miller; brother, Doug (Heidi) Miller; brother, Dave (Lisa) Miller; sister, Anne (Andy) McCarty; and many loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charles and Thelma Lehman and Cal and Merry Miller.

The Johns family would like to express gratitude to the entire Archbold and surrounding communities for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support through Amy's cancer journey.

A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at St. Martin Lutheran Church, at 11am, with Deacon Steve Basselman officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Archbold Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Archbold Elementary School (checks payable to Archbold Elementary School). Online condolences may be offered to the family at grisierfh.com.

James "Jim" Carrington (1944 – 2024)

(Served With Fayette Fire Department)

FAYETTE – James Edward Carrington, 79, of Wauseon, Ohio died Thursday August 8th, 2024, at Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon, Ohio. He was born October 31, 1944, at Detwiler Memorial Hospital in Wauseon, Ohio to Thomas Wesley Carrington and Laura Genevieve Gray.

On June 9, 1963, Jim married Elda Leininger in Fayette, Ohio and they recently celebrated 61 years of marriage. After their marriage they lived in Angola and Fort Wayne, Indiana.

After the birth of their first child, they moved back to Fayette, Ohio and then later to Wauseon, Ohio. In their retirement years, Jim and Elda enjoyed spending their winters at Golf Lake Estates in Bradenton, Florida.

For most of his life, Jim was employed as a tool maker at Fayette Tubular. He worked there for many years before beginning his retirement job as maintenance supervisor at Heartland Nursing Home.

Throughout his life, Jim also served as a volunteer firefighter for the Fayette Fire Department. When he wasn’t working, Jim could be found playing his mandolin, wood carving, watching NASCAR, or lawn bowling.

He was very athletic and was involved in many sports in high school including baseball, basketball, and track. Jim was very witty and always had a joke on his lips.

Most importantly, Jim loved his family, and he enjoyed following and keeping up with what his children and grandchildren were up to and involved in.

To cherish his memory, Jim leaves his loving wife, Elda; three children, Thomas (Teresa) Carrington of McBain, Michigan, Dianne (Chris) Valentine of Wauseon, Ohio, and Amanda Leininger of Angola, Indiana; eight grandchildren: Aaron (Leah) Carrington, Charlie Fink, Anna (Tyler) Ellsworth, Shelby (RJ) Gearhart, Zach Fink, Valerie Leininger, Brady Leininger, and Jake Valentine; four great grandchildren: Ronin, Leona, Hugo, and Lilliana; and two sisters, Patricia Carrington-Fondale and Luanne Wade both of Vero Beach, Florida. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, and a sister Joyce Elaine Carrington.

Funeral services for Jim were held on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Eagle-Marry Funeral Home with Worship Leader Lynn Leininger officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant View Union Cemetery.

Online condolences to the family may be offered at eaglemarryfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions in Jim’s memory may be directed to Fayette Volunteer Fire Association.

Michael Fogel (1947 – 2024) (1965 Graduate Of Montpelier High School)

Michael D. Fogel, 76, of Cooney passed away at his home on Monday, August 5, 2024. He was born on November 21, 1947, in Bryan. His parents were Victor and Ruth (Hawkins) Collie. Mike graduated from Montpelier High School in 1965. On June 19, 1976, he married Barbara E. Clevenger, and she survives. Mike was a member of Olde York Church. He was also where he was involved with the God Squad prayer group. He owned and operated the Montpelier Auto Parts Store. Prior to that he worked at Hill Piston and NAPA. He also worked at Amcast in Fremont, Indiana. Mike loved to breed and raise Morgan Horses. He was an avid card player and enjoyed NASCAR and dirt track racing. He was a family man. His family was a big part of his life. He was a former member of the Williams County Saddle Club and a 4-H advisor at one time. He is survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Barbara, daughters Victoria Fogel of Cooney, Ohio, and Roxanne Fogel Kaufman of Quincy, Michigan, five grandchildren Kelsea, Mayla, Kasey, Ella and Brogan, great grandchild Avyan, and sisters Cheryl (Rick) Hake of Edon and LuAnn (Kenny) Entrikin of Montpelier. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and brother Ronald Fogel.

Visitation for Mike was held on Tuesday, August 13th at the Thompson Funeral Home on Main Street in Montpelier. A Celebration of Life took place at Northwest Township Community Center in Cooney. Mike was laid to rest at Billingstown Cemetery.

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"Dee" Reyes (1961 – 2024) (Enjoyed Reading, Puzzles & Watching Soaps)

Erma Diana Reyes, Dee to those who knew her, went home to be with the Lord and her mother at a young age of 63. She had been in poor health for an extended period of time. Dee was born July 20, 1961 in Charleston, West Virginia to Elizabeth Laura Sanson (nee Comer). She loved her family and her best friends, Gladys, Donna and Lori. Dee loved her cats, Oreo and Midnight, as well as her weiner dog, Slinky, who rests at Rainbow Bridge.

Dee loved riding behind the love of her life, Juan, on the back of his motorcycle, and traveling with him wherever the road took them.

She enjoyed reading, puzzles and watching her soaps. Dee was an avid Browns fan and never missed a game. She was a member of the Toledo Hog Chapter motorcycle club. Dee enjoyed antiquing, gardening and feeding the birds.

She loved looking out the windows in hopes of seeing the hummingbirds. Dee looked forward to family get togethers, zoo trips and fairs.

Dee leaves behind her husband of 27 years, Juan; daughter, Heather (Jon) Gear; son, Mark (Aimee) Kibbe; grandchildren, Caleb, Corbin and Logen; brother, David (Lori) Starcher; sister, Kim (D.J.) Nenzoski; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill (Lori) Reyes; Alfred Reyes and Lupe Reyes; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, August 7th at the Weigel Funeral Home in Swanton, where services celebrating Dee’s life followed visitation with Albert Nemeth “Rev” officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Animal Shelter.

Alice Whaley (1947 – 2024) (Swanton Resident)

Alice L. Whaley, age 77, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday morning, August 6th, 2024. Alice was born January 18, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio to Margarite and William Kelley. Alice married John B. “Jay” Whaley, II on June 6, 1964. He preceded her in death on February 10, 2023.

Alice worked in various retirement and recovery homes throughout her lifetime and was truly the backbone of the family.

Alice also played a large supporting role in the family business – Whaley and Son Collision in Toledo, Ohio opened in 1979.

She was a selfless homemaker with a very quick wit. Alice enjoyed spending quality time with her family, whether it was at home, or on the various trips she and John would take together.

Alice is survived by her daughter, Wendy Whaley; daughter-in-law, Kelly Whaley; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Cheryl Cox and brother-inlaw, Charles Cox; brother, Howard Kelley; brother-inlaw, Doug Marquis; and many other family members and close friends to name.

Besides her beloved husband, John, Alice was preceded in death by her parents; son, John B. Whaley III and her sisters, Kay Burch and Barb Marquis; and sister-in-law, Sharon Kelley.

Funeral services took place on Saturday, August 10th at the Weigel Funeral Home in Swanton, with Pastor Tony Scott officiating. Interment followed at Swanton Cemetery.

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Cynthia "Cindy" Thompson (1961 – 2024)

(Wauseon High School Graduate)

Cynthia "Cindy" Thompson, age 63, of Wauseon, passed away peacefully at Fulton Manor in Wauseon, Ohio on August 5, 2024 at 12:41 p.m.

She is survived by her husband, Marc Thompson; children, Adam and Michael Thompson; brother, Bruce Miller; sister, Linda Kersey; and many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Esther Miller.

Cindy was born on June 27, 1961, to Roger and Esther Miller in Wauseon, Ohio. She graduated from Wauseon High School, and then continued her education at Miami University in Oxford, where she pursued education with a concentration in special education.

She then went on to teach special education at C.D. Brilhart in Napoleon, Ohio for 26 years. As well as teaching her students there, she also did tutoring.

After her long teaching career, she started working at Walmart in Wauseon, Ohio, where she brought smiles to people in the community.

When Cindy wasn't working, she enjoyed cross stitching and spending time with her loved ones. She married Marc Thompson in 1990 on August 11th, and took in his two sons, Michael and Adam Thompson, like her own.

Everyone who knew Cindy knew the joy she could bring to others, and she will be deeply missed by those who knew her, as well as her family.

The family has chosen to grieve in private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities in honor of her.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com.

Norma Stombaugh (1932 – 2024)

(Retired Library Assistant At Bryan High School)

Norma L. Stombaugh, 92, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio.

Norma was born March 6, 1932, in Ney, Ohio, daughter of the late Percy and Willa (McDowell) Connin. She was a 1950 graduate of Bryan High School.

Norma married Jack R. Stombaugh on July 5, 1952 in Bryan, and they enjoyed 72 years of marriage. She worked as a library assistant at Bryan High School for over 25 years, retiring in 1995.

Norma was a member of the Bryan First Brethren Church, where she served as deaconess, choir director, pianist and taught Sunday School.

Besides playing piano she was a talented dulcimer player, and as part of the Top of Ohio Dulcimer group, she entertained many church groups and nursing home residents in the area.

Norma was a great letter writer and wrote the loveliest notes to church friends and family members.

Surviving is her husband, Jack Stombaugh of Bryan; four children, LuAnn Rodgers of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jill (Tony) Stever of Bryan, David Stombaugh of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Gina Stombaugh of Bryan; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Joan (Kenneth) Culler formerly of Stryker, Ohio, and Marcia (Dan) Sander of Bryan. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, and by her son-inlaw, Michael Rodgers.

Visitation for Norma L. Stombaugh was held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home in Bryan. A memorial service followed in the funeral home with Dan Jinkins officiating. Private graveside services were held at Shiffler Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, 6817 North State Route 66, Defiance Ohio 43512.

Condolences may be sent to the family or memories may be shared at www.oberlinturnbull.com.

Don Oliphant (1938 – 2024)

(Member

Of Restoration Fellowship Church)

Don F. Oliphant, age 85, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Evergreen Manor Nursing Center in Montpelier.

He had worked in maintenance at Aischelman and later at Ferro. Don was a member of Restoration Fellowship Church.

He enjoyed playing guitar, riding motorcycles, watching drag races and tinkering.

Don F. Oliphant was born on December 20, 1938, in Manis, Missouri, the son of Allen F. and Goldie M. (Dotson) Oliphant. He married Janice K. Richardson on July 16, 1956, in Manis, Missouri, and she preceded him in death on September 18, 2022.

Don is survived by his children, Kathy (Scott Collins) Mock, of Hicksville, Karen (Winston) Nichols, of Edon, Mark (Deb) Oliphant, of Bryan, David (Denise) Oliphant, of Montpelier, Kimberly Nichols, of Edgerton and Don (Michelle) Oliphant II, of Bryan; 22 grandchildren, many great and greatgreat grandchildren and a brother, Bennie (Mandy) Oliphant, of Bryan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janice; a great granddaughter; son-in-law, Warren Nichols; 7 brothers and 3 sisters.

Visitation for Don was held on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Restoration Fellowship Church near Bryan, followed by a memorial service with Pastor David Oliphant officiating.

Krill Funeral Service, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan has been entrusted with his arrangements. Memorial donations are requested to Restoration Fellowship Church.

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

George J. Schliesser, Jr., age 96, of rural Defiance, passed away early Friday morning at Kingsbury Place in Defiance.

George was a lifelong area farmer. He was born in Adams Township, Defiance County, on April 15, 1928, the son of the Geroge and Annette (Nagel) Schliesser, Sr. On December 22, 1961 he married Mildred Karlstadt, and she preceded him in death in 2006.

Janice "Jan" Higginbotham (1933 – 2024)

(Formerly Of Edgerton)

Janice M. “Jan” Higginbotham, age 90, of Bowling Green, and formerly of Edgerton, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green. Jan was a secretary at Owens Illinois for 30 years before her retirement and worked at Wirick & Associates for 5 years. She attended the Bowling Green Church of the Nazarene. She was a member of the CB&PW (Christian Business and Professional Women) and enjoyed sewing, knitting and reading.

Janice was born August 27, 1933, in Blissfield, Michigan, the daughter of Harvey and Ethel (Sell) Knisel. She graduated from Stautzenberger Business College in Toledo.

She married Clyde Higginbotham on February 22, 1992 and he preceded her in death on December 20, 2016.

She is survived by her stepchildren, Duane (Cindy) Higginbotham, of Montpelier, Marilyn (Lee) Opdycke, of Fayette, Marcia (Chris) George, of Rossford, Marlene (Chris) North, of Bloomdale and Myra Purkey, of Evergreen, Colorado; 12 grandchildren, 21 greatgrandchildren; a sister, Margaret Priest, of Florida and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clyde; stepson, David Higginbotham; brother, James Knisel and sister, Ruth Gigax.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the Krill Funeral Home in Edgerton with Pastor Robin Small officiating. Interment followed in Maple Grove Cemetery, Edgerton, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to hospice of Northwest Ohio or an organization of the donor’s choice.

Kevin Beck (1962 – 2024) (Former Williams County Sheriff)

He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church on Domersville Road and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War from 1952 - 1954. He was a social member of the Defiance VFW Post #3360.

George enjoyed riding his bicycle, the Cleveland Indians, cutting of firewood, and loved his cat, "Pudge".

He is survived by nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dorence Schliesser; and three sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Helen) Goodwin, Mrs. Lois Weisenberger and Mrs. Delbert (Lucille) Erbskorn.

Visitation for George was held on Friday, August 9, 2024 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. The funeral service immediately followed with Deacon Mandy Carpenter and Pastor Tom Frey officiating. Interment then followed in the church cemetery, with Military Rites being accorded by members of the Defiance VFW Post #3360.

The family requests that memorial contributions be given to St. Mark's Lutheran Church Building Fund, Filling Home of Mercy, or Elara Caring Hospice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Grisier Funeral Home in Archbold.

Kevin A. Beck, 62 years of Bryan, passed away suddenly, Friday, August 9, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Kevin was born February 20, 1962, in Montpelier, Ohio, son of Kenneth L. and Colene “Yvonne” (Miller) Beck. He was a 1981 graduate of Montpelier High School. He married Brenda S. Blair on September 25, 1993, in Bryan, Ohio, and she survives. Kevin drove truck for Pahl’s Redi-Mix on the side for many years. Kevin served the citizens of Williams County for many years, beginning as a K9 Handler, with his partner, General to being a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He held many positions. In 1984, he was assigned to work as a jailer in 1984, and then to Patrol in 1987. He was promoted to Corporal in 1999, then Sergeant in 2000. In 2003 he was promoted to Chief Deputy, before earning the highest rank as Sheriff in 2004, by the same people he served.

He was a Member of New Hope Community Church, Bryan as well as the Fraternal Order of Police. Kevin enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley with his wife, Brenda and keeping himself busy, whether tinkering in the yard or fixing something that needed attention. His most treasured time with the time he spent with his family.

Surviving is his wife, Brenda and beloved dog Miley Jo of Bryan; two sons, Bronson (Cheyenne Rose) Beck of Williamsburg, Virginia and Travis Beck of Edgerton, Ohio; grandpup, Axel; his mother, Yvonne Beck of Montpelier; three sisters, Shelley Beck of Deerfield Beach, Florida, Shelia Beck of Bryan and Julie Beck of Mount Olive, North Carolina as well as several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth.

Memorial services for Kevin A. Beck will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 16, 2024, at New Hope Community Church, 203 Old Farm Trail, Bryan with Pastor Daniel Fernihough officiating. Interment will follow in Brown Cemetery, Bryan. The family will have visitation on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 2:00 –8:00 p.m. in the church. Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, Bryan.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions be made to Captain Custer Fraternal Order of the Police Lodge #181. Condolences may be sent to the family or memories may be shared at www.oberlinturnbull.com

George Schliesser, Jr. (1928 – 2024)

(Resided In Rural Defiance)

VETERAN

POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

WILLIAMS COUNTY

WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC

•Davis, Ashley L (Edgerton) seatbelt. Costs: $40.00 Fine amount: $30.00

•Goebel, Lacey R (Edgerton) financial responsibility suspension. Costs: $79.00 Fine amount: $500.00, illegal plates. Costs: $40.00 Fine amount: $250.00

•Christlieb, Tabitha M (Bryan) driving under suspension. Costs: $79.00 Fine amount: $350.00

•Cooley, Pamela J (Bryan) stop sign. Costs: $79.00 Fine amount: $71.00

•Pardo, Jefersson C (Montpelier) no driver’s license. Costs: $85.00 Fine amount: $250.00; 47/35 speed. Costs: $40.00 Fine amount: $50.00

•Todd, Dylan S (Bryan) assured clear distance ahead. Costs: $79.00 Fine amount: $71.00

•Sanders, Rachael S (Bryan) 75/55 speed. Costs: $85.00 Fine amount: $40.00

•Landon, Chad G (Alvordton) 73/55 speed. Costs: $85.00 Fine amount: $40.00

•Yoder, Spencer L (Bryan) no motorcycle endorsement. Costs: $79.00 Fine amount: $250.00

WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL

•Deitz, Christina L (Stryker) theft. Defendant plead guilty, Defendant found guilt; Costs: 84.00 Fine amount: 250.00

BRYAN POLICE

August 1st

•1000 S Main Street Block, Traffic Stop

•Main St/Pierce St, Traffic Stop

•200 Baker St Block, Parking Violation

•304 W High St, Property Found

•1104 Alpine Dr, Civil Complaint

•1304 Colonial Ln, Well-being Check

•Allen St/High St, Traffic Stop

•525 S Myers St, Assist Other Dept

•820 E Edgerton, Auto Violation

•1215 S Main Street, Auto Suspicious

•924 E Bryan St, Property Damage

•1380 S Main Street, Auto Violation

•113 S Beech St, Juvenile Complaint

•524 Lawndale Dr, Neighbor Trouble

•500 N Walnut St Block, Susp. Person

August 2nd

•314 S Walnut St, Hazardous Condition

•403 S Main Street, Assist Req Civilian

•1380 S Main Street, Accident-no injury

•304 W High St, Keep the Peace

•927 S Union St, Crew

•1104 Wesley, Missing Person

•315 S Walnut St, Crew

•924 E Bryan St, Assist Req Civilian

•911 E High St, Assist Req Civilian

•Lynn St/Mulberry St, Traffic Stop

•High St/Emmet St, Susp. Person

•1104 Wesley, Auto Suspicious

207 E Trevitt St, disturb Peace

•301 E Butler St, Business Checks

•421 N Union St, Traffic Stop

•109 S Allen St, Trash Complaint

•927 S Union St, Traffic Stop

•1205 S Main Street, Lockouts

•1380 S Main St, Trespass

August 3rd

•301 E Butler St, business Checks

•940 Mayberry Sr, Auto Suspicious

•605 S Main St, B&E

•1399 E High St, Traffic Detail

•1215 S Main St, Accident-no injury

•412 E Perry St, Assist Other Dept.

•911 E High St, Disturb Peace

•203 Huntington Dr, 911 Hang Up

•830 E Wilson St, Domestic Dispute

•401 Fairview DR, Civil Complaint

•111 Palmer Ln, Assist Req Civilian

•1207 S Mains St, Accident-no injury

•228 S Mains St, Burglar Alarms

•1305 S Main St, Accident-no injury

August 4th

•High St/Main St, Traffic Stop

•404 Pleasantwood Ave, Disturb Peace

•Main St/ High St, Auto Violation

•118 La Glyda Ct, Lockouts

•808 S Walnut St, Civil Complaint

•1380 S Main St, Assist Req Civilian

•221 S Walnut St, Auto Violation

•610 S Portland St, Dog Complaint

•1355 S Main St, 911 Hang up

•1391 N Main St, Crew

•1215 S Main St, Auto Violation

•Allen St/Butler St, Auto Violation

•1215 S Main St, Shoplifting

•623 S Beech St, 911 Hang Up

•1000 Buffalo Rd, Harassment

•881 E High St, Lockouts

•8922 Co Rd P50, Assist Req Civilian

•1700 E High St, Domestic Violence

•614 S Walnut St, Assist Other Dept

August 5th

•US Route 6/Co Rd 10, General

•1 Faber Dr, Accident-no injury

•Wilson St/Toy St, Dog Complaint

•Walnut St/Edgerton St, Susp. Person

•843 E Mulberry St, Lockouts

•1360 S Main St, Assist Other Dept

•510 Avenue B, 911 Hang Up

•923 S Main St, Harassment

•144 Amy Dr, Assault

•1210 E High St, Assist Req Civilian

•214 N Lewis St, Crew

•214 N Lewis St, Assist Other Dept

•936 E Wilson St, Auto Susp.

August 6th

•1313 Horton Tr, Burglar Alarms

•High St/Glenarbor, Traffic Stop

•1215 S Main St, Junk Vehicle

•1200 Ralston Ave, Warrants

•201 S Main St, Assist Req Civilian

•2103 Industrial Dr, Lockouts

•200 S Main St Block, Traffic Stop

•510 Avenue B, Trespass

•442 W High St, Lockouts

•408 N Union St, Well-being Check

•Pleasantwood Ave/Sunny Dr, Auto Vio-

lation

•40- E High St Block, Accident-no injury

•308 N Union St, Auto Susp

•High St/Walnut St, General

•High St/Walnut St, Accident-injury

•1133 Bellaire Ave, Well-being Check

•1617 Colonial Ln, Gold Cart Inspection

•1200 S Main St Block, Assist Req Civil-

ian

•1914 Randolph Dr, Accident-no injury

•1 Faber Dr, Lockouts

•623 S Beech St, 911 Hang Up

•600 S Walnut ST Block, Crew

•1215 S Main St, Civil Complaint

•Mulberry St/Vine St, Trespass

•Mulberry St/Myers St Traffic Stop

•Main St/Brunicardi Way, Traffic Stop

August 7th

•516 E Prairie St, Forgery/Fraud

•900 E Edgerton St, Civil Complaint

•910 E Maple St, Assist Req Civilian

•316 N Emmet St, Auto Violation

•15916 Co Rd C, Crew

•1200 S Main St Block, Auto Violation

•Maple St/Walnut St, Traffic Stop

•High St/Walnut St Auto Violation

•Main St/Fountain Grove Rd, Auto Vio-

lation

•103 W Butler St, Shoplifting

•100 W Butler St Block, Traffic Stop

•US Route 6/Co Rd 24, General

•915 N Main St, Lockout

•High St/Walnut St, Traffic Stop

•301 E Butler St, Business Checks

•Pleasantwood Ave/Sunny Drive, Traffic

Detail

•515 E Trevitt St, Civil Complaint

•18794 Street Route 34, General

WILLIAMS COUNTY

DOG WARDEN

August 3rd

•312 Seneca, animal problem

EDGERTON POLICE

August 2nd

•304 E River, 911 hang up

•111 E River, medical

•SR 2 at Edgerton Village Limits, traffic

offense

August 3rd

•358 E Gerhart, threatening

August 4th

•Oak behind Edgerton Police Depart-

ment, intoxicated

•224 E River, 911 hang up

•Elm north of Vine, traffic hazard

August 5th

•157 E Morrison, theft

•307 N Michigan, 911 hang up

•307 N Michigan, trespassing

•358 E Gerhart, threatening

August 6th

•307 E Gerhart, chest pain

•Lock & Key Storage, suspicious car

•324 N Michigan, theft

•314 N Oak, theft

WILLIAMS COUNTY EMS

August 2nd

•WCGH ER to BCH Telemetry, transfer

•6695 SR 15, diabetic

•107 E High, medical

•204 Belfast, trauma

•9876 Co Rd 16, trauma

•219 N Lebanon, medical

•12114 Co Rd 13, medical

•111 E River, medical

•Turnpike MM 7 westbound I90, per-

sonal injury accident

•204 Belfast, medical

•EMS office Bryan, stand by

•BCH ER to PRMC, transfer

•105 E Mill, suicide threat

•1012 Maplehurst, suicide threat

•924 Charlie’s Way, medical

•WCGH ER to Evergreen, transfer

•BCH ER to Parkview Regional, transfer

•1433 N Main, trauma

•WCGH ER to BCH ICU, transfer

•BCH ER to Fountain Park, transfer

•1200 Rays, trauma

•412 E Perry, dead body

•278 E Depot, suicide threat

•111 E Short, trauma

•911 E High, trauma

•3151 Co Rd 2425, medical

•1402 Woodstream, trauma

•334 E Mulberry, trauma

•Bryan Med Surg to Parkview Nursing, transfer

•610 S Jonesville, medical

•9863 Co Rd 16, medical

•1717 SR 576, medical

•3495 SR 49, medical

•189 Hollywood, medical

•924 Charlie’s Way, full arrest

•BCH ER to Promedica Toledo, transfer

•301 Walz, heart problem

August 4th

•610 E Main, diabetic

•1104 Wesley, medical

•426 E Water, medical

•BCH ER to PRMC, transfer

•13399 SR 15, medical

•328 W Vine, breathing

•125 Shire Crest, medical

•924 Charlie’s Way, medical

•BCH ER to Promedica ER, transfer

•219 N Lebanon, trauma

•Montpelier ER to Evergreen, transfer

•Bryan ER to UTMC, transfer

•10122 SR 34, medical

August 5th

•US 6/10, personal injury accident

•3984 Co Rd R, full arrest

•1433 N Main, trauma

•21738 Co Rd M50, allergy

•BCH ER to PRMC ER, transfer

•108 W Water, convulsions

•Walnut south of Wilson, unknown

emergency

•WCGH ER to BCH Med Surg, transfer

•9302 US 6, unknown emergency

•1360 S Main, medical

•144 Amy, trauma

•924 Charlie’s Way, trauma

•924 Charlie’s Way, medical

•Turnpike exit ramp SR 49 eastbound, heart problem

August 6th

•223 E South, trauma

•Bryan ER to Parkview Randallia, trans-

fer

•924 Charlie’s Way, trauma

•13602 Co Rd 2230, trauma

•246 Seneca, diabetic

•307 E Gerhart, chest pain

•301 N Monroe, trauma

•1391 N Main, convulsions

•WCGH ER to Evergreen, transfer

•BCH ER to Fountain Park, transfer

•E High/N Walnut, personal injury ac-

cident

•1380 S Main, medical

•1391 N Main, medical

•BCH Med Surg to Evergreen, transfer

•307 S East, medical

•304 Cedar, medical

•924 Charlie’s Way, medical

•Bryan ER to UTMC, transfer

WILLIAMS COUNTY FIRE

August 2nd

•3495 SR 49, controlled burn

•EMS Office Bryan, stand by

•Turnpike MM 7 westbound I90, per-

sonal injury accident

August 3rd

•114 E River, citizen assist

•203 Misty, controlled burn

•5724 W Camden, mutual aid

•24075 US 6, fire alarm

August 4th

•203 Misty, controlled burn

August 5th

•13309 Co Rd K, controlled burn

•508 S Harrison, odor investigation

August 6th

•301 N Monroe, trauma

•307 S East, medical

MONTPELIER POLICE

August 2nd

•505 W Main, suspicious activity

•603 S Monroe, citizen assist

•519 E Lawrence, well-being check

•221 W Main, suspicious

•108 W Water, suspicious

•1260 E Main, suspicious

•14212 Selwyn, 911 hang up

•E Main at Porter’s Road, felony warrant

•1012 Maplehurst, domestic violence

•1012 Maplehurst, K-9 usage

•924 Charlie’s Way, medical

August 3rd

•13454 SR 15, lockout

•111 N Harrison, miscellaneous

•115 N Airport, escort

•1110 S Platt, unwanted person

•417 S Pleasant, 911 hang up

•924 Charlie’s Way, medical

•719 S Harrison, domestic dispute

•S Pleasant/E Wabash, traffic offense

August 4th

•200-b E Main, traffic offense

•610 E Main, medical

•308 Lafayette, misdemeanor warrant

•426 E Water, medical

•13399 SR 15, medical

•205 W Water, parking problem

•525 Bryant, agency assist

•1532 Maplehurst, assault

•924 Charlie’s Way, medical

•300 S Platt, miscellaneous

August 5th

•402 Broad, miscellaneous

•108 W Water, medical

•328 Empire, 911 hang up

•14502 Co Rd 15, 911 hang up

•210 S Platt, well-being check

•14066 Selwyn, civil

•508 S Harrison, odor investigation

•924 Charlie’s Way, medical

•221 W Main, miscellaneous

•202 E Wabash, agency assist

•13454 SR 15, suspicious

August 6th

•924 Charlie’s Way, medical

•301 N Monroe, medical

•307 S East, medical

•924 Charlie’s Way, medical

•13469 SR 15, alarm

PIONEER POLICE

August 2nd

•201 S State, theft

•805 S State, found property

•500 S State, civil

August 3rd

•205 S State, stray animal

August 4th

•205 S State, telephone harassment

August 5th

•5 Kexon, theft

•1068 Lake Shore, well-being check

•Behind 300 Baubice at Wyman Base-

ball Field, suspicious

August 6th

•209 Baubice, nuisance

•R204 N Wyandot, nuisance

•304 Cedar, medical

STRYKER POLICE

August 2nd

•100 S Defiance, traffic offense

August 3rd

•111 E Short, trauma

•Springfield Township Park, vandalism

August 5th

•208 Elm, information

August 6th

•106 S Defiance, traffic offense

WILLIAMS COUNTY

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

August 2nd

•208 W Angola, theft

•SR 49/US 20, well-being check

•I/12, traffic offense

•105 E Mill, suicide threat

•SR 15 N of Holiday City, well-being check

•1012 Maplehurst, suicide threat

•1208 Maplehurst, agency assist

•14091 Co Rd K, 911 hang up

August 3rd

•3744 Co Rd 9, suspicious

•278 E Depot, well-being check

•111 E River, suspicious

•278 E Depot, suicide threat

•630 S Monroe, domestic dispute

•5734 Co Rd 1575, agency assist

•2044 Co Rd C50, VIN inspection

•6521 SR 576, civil

•136 Oak Meadows, vandalism

•206 N Michigan, domestic dispute

•4226 Co Rd 9, well-being check

•10366 Co Rd 1, 911 hang up

•7526 Co Rd R, 911 hang up

•20395 Co Rd R, citizen assist

•146 Lakeshore, 911 hang up

•US 6/SR 66, property damage accident

August 4th

•4547 Co Rd 1575, harassment

•3268 SR 191, telephone harassment

•5275 Co Rd 1575, property damage

•7698 US 6, suicide threat

•RR Crossing Holiday City, suspicious

August 5th

•Co Rd 2 south of L, property damage

accident

•Walnut St/Wilson St, Assist Other Dept

•835 S Main St, Rape

August 3rd

•21558 Co Rd 20N, trauma

•202 Primrose, 911 hang up

•630 S Monroe, domestic dispute

Police, EMT, Fire, Traffic & Court News (Continued)

•500-b W Linfoot, traffic offense

•615 Cherry, peace keep

•840 W Elm, traffic offense

•840 W Elm, property patrol

•715 Lawrence, property patrol

•Circle K, property patrol

•485 E Airport, property patrol

•1365 N Shoop, alarm

•403 W Leggett, property patrol

August 7th

•225 E Linfoot, unwanted subject

•Biddle Park, property patrol

•Downtown Southside, property patrol

•478 E Airport, property patrol

•1244 N Shoop, property patrol

•Circle K, civil

•KFC, property patrol

•Clermont Drive, property patrol

FULTON COUNTY PROSECUTOR

The following individuals were sentenced in the Fulton County Common Pleas Court according to the Fulton County Prosecutor’s Office.

•Charles L. Wyse, age 69, previously pled guilty to Theft. According to the Fulton County Prosecutor’s Office, Mr. Wyse stole a credit card. Judge Scott A. Haselman sentenced Mr. Charles L. Wyse to 1 year of community control. He ordered Mr. Wyse to serve 180 days in CCNO with credit for time served. Mr. Charles L. Wyse received credit for 137 days served in jail.

•Sarah L. Dunning, age 34, of Oakwood, Ohio, was convicted of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs. According to the Fulton County Prosecutor's Office, Ms. Dunning did knowingly sell or offer

Field Reports From Northwest Ohio Wildlife District Two

State Wildlife Officer Adam Stachler, assigned to Fulton County, received information that a wild turkey was game checked one week after the spring turkey hunting season ended.

Officer Stachler found that the hunter had harvested a turkey after the close of the south zone’s season. The individual was issued a citation and paid a $50 fine in addition to court costs.

to sell Methamphetamine. Judge Scott A. Haselman sentenced Ms. Sarah L. Dunning to serve 10 months in prison. He ordered Ms. Dunning to pay prosecution costs and to pay restitution in the amount of $100 to the Multi-Area Narcotics Unit. She received credit for 57 days in jail.

•Gregory C. Fluttrow, age 53, of Continental, Ohio, pled guilty to Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol, a Drug of Abuse or a Combination of Them - OVI. According to the Fulton

Wauseon Police Investigating Assault That Left One Man Injured

On Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 8:20pm, the Wauseon Police Department responded to a reported assault in the 400 block of E. Oak St., near Shoop Avenue.

State Wildlife Officer Matt D. Smith and Brock Williamson, assigned to Huron and Seneca counties, respectively, received a call from a kayaker that a bald eagle was caught in a trap on the banks of the Huron River.

The officers hiked back to the river and located the eagle. Officer Smith crossed the river and safely captured the eagle. He removed the trap, assessed the eagle for injuries, and determined that the eagle would make a full recovery and could be immediately released.

Two-Vehicle Crash In Williams County Kills Toledo Man, Injures Passenger

(PRESS RELEASE) Springfield Township, Williams County – The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on August 7 at approximately 12:10 P.M, at the intersection of U.S. Route 6 and State Route 66 in Springfield Township, Williams County.

A 2021 Ford Transit Van operated by Timothy C. Crowley Jr, age 35, of Toledo, Ohio, and his front seat passenger, Shayn Vincent Gonzalez, age 29, of Toledo, Ohio, were traveling north on State Route 66. A 1997 Peterbilt 379 tractor trailer operated by Jordan M. Luecke, age 30, of Huntsville, Missouri, was traveling east on U.S. Route 6.

Mr. Crowley failed to yield at the posted stop sign on State Route 66, striking Mr. Luecke’s vehicle in the side. The Transit Van traveled off the southeast side of the intersection and overturned, striking a fence before coming to rest on its side.

Mr. Crowley and Mr. Gonzalez were not wearing safety belts and Mr.

Crowley was ejected from the vehicle. Mr. Crowley was pronounced dead at the crash scene.

Mr. Gonzalez was transported by Life Flight to St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo with serious injuries.

Mr. Leucke was wearing a safety belt and was not injured.

A portion of U.S. Route 6 east of State Route 66 was closed for approximately six hours.

Defiance Post Troopers were assisted at the crash scene by Ohio Department of Transportation, Ridgeville Township, Bryan Fire Department, Fulton County EMS, Williams County EMS / EMA, and Springfield Township-Stryker Fire Department. The Williams County Sheriff’s Office, the Williams County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Williams’ County Coroner’s Office also assisted. John’s Towing assisted with the recovery of both vehicles.

The crash remains under investigation. The Ohio State Highway Patrol wants to remind motorists to always wear their safety belts and to never drive distracted.

July Report From Fulton County Clerk Of Courts

Fulton County Clerk of Courts Tracy L. Zuver has provided his monthly report for July 2024, with July 2023 in parentheses, with the following:

New cases filed in the legal department 152 (164); domestic 17 (9), civil 25 (17), criminal 9 (18), miscellaneous 0 (0), judgment liens 99 (119), and appeals 2 (1) with a total of fees collected being $21,478.34 ($15,235.68).

The title department issued a total of 1,490 (1,541) titles; new

cars 69(69), used cars 766 (761), new trucks 49 (57), used trucks 309 (411), vans 15 (27), motorcycles 88 (45), manufactured homes 15 (24), trailers 13 (24), travel trailers 34 (39), motor homes 27 (15), buses 1 (2), offroad vehicles 60 (27), watercraft 23 (22), outboard motors 4 (7), other 17 (11), watercraft registrations 54 (60), and driver examination tests 188 (0) with a total of fees collected being $855,746.14 ($818,643.44).

After arriving on scene, officers found a 47-year-old male suffering from injuries sustained in the assault. Officers learned that the suspects had assaulted the victim and then fled the scene in a black Ford F-150 with Texas plate TMG2456. The vehicle was last seen heading north on N. Shoop Ave. from E. Oak St.

The victim was transported to FCHC for treatment of his injuries and was later transferred to a Toledo area hospital.

The driver is described as a Hispanic male wearing a black shirt and the passenger was a Hispanic male wearing a red shirt.

Police are asking that if you see the vehicle, do not approach and call local law enforcement or 911. If anyone has more information about the assault, they are asked to contact the Wauseon Police Department at 419-335-3821.

Archbold Ambulance Involved In Two-Vehicle

Accident In Fulton County

(PRESS RELEASE) - The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred in the intersection of Co. Rd. 21 and Co. Rd. D in German Township at around 3:29pm on August 8, 2024.

A red 2013 Buick Sedan was traveling northbound on Co. Rd. 21 approaching the stop sign at Co. Rd. D. An ambulance with Archbold Fire and Rescue Department was traveling eastbound on Co. Rd. D approaching the intersection.

The Buick Sedan failed to yield for oncoming traffic and pulled out in front of the ambulance, resulting in a collision. The Buick Sedan was being operated by a 16-year-old Liana Rodriguez of Archbold, OH. Liana, as well as an additional adult passenger, were ground transported to the Fulton County Health Center with non-lifethreatening injuries.

Archbold Fire Chief David Davis was operating the ambulance at the time of the crash. The ambulance was transporting a patient to the Fulton County Health Center from an

unrelated call for service.

The ambulance was not in emergency response at the time of the collision. Also in the ambulance were two paramedics and a family member of the patient in transport. One of the paramedics was transported to Toledo Hospital via air ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.

All other occupants of the ambulance, including Chief Davis, were ground transported to the Fulton County Health Center, also with nonlife-threatening injuries.

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by Wauseon Fire Department, Archbold Fire Department, Gorham Fayette Fire Department, Delta Community Fire Department, Napoleon Fire Department, Ridgeville Township Fire Department, and ProMedica Air and Mobile.

Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash. This crash remains under investigation.

One Killed In Commercial Vehicle Crash On Turnpike Near Wauseon

(PRESS RELEASE) - The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving two commercial vehicles. The crash occurred on August 4, 2024 at 7:35 p.m. on the Ohio Turnpike near State Route 108 in Dover Township, Fulton County.

The preliminary investigation revealed a Freightliner semi operated by Anvar Azimov, age 40, of Philadelphia, PA, was traveling westbound on the Ohio Turnpike.

A Freightliner semi operated by Nikola Dobprosavljevic, age 39, of Lewisville, TX, was traveling eastbound on the Ohio Turnpike when his left front tire blew.

Dobprosavljevic crossed the grass

median and struck Azimov head on. After impact, Dobprosavljevic’s Freightliner overturned. Azimov succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene of the crash. Dobprosavljevic sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

Both drivers were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Wauseon Fire Department, Fulton County EMS, Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, and Bubba’s Towing. The westbound lanes of the Ohio Turnpike were closed for approximately four hours. The crash remains under investigation.

County Prosecutor’s Office, Mr. Fluttrow did operate any vehicle, streetcar, or trackless trolley within this state, when at the time of the operation he was under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse, or a combination of them. Judge Scott A. Haselman sentenced Mr. Gregory C. Fluttrow to serve 120 days plus 8 months in prison. He ordered Mr. Fluttrow to pay prosecution costs and pay a fine of $1,350. His driver’s license was suspended for 3 years. He received credit for 39 days in jail. Name:

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ARCHBOLD VILLAGE COUNCIL

Rental Policy Established For Ball Fields

By: Amy Wendt

THE VILLAGE REPORTER amy@thevillagereporter.com

On Monday, August 5, Archbold Village Council convened at its temporary meeting location, the Scout Cabin in Ruihley Park.

The council table was full with Gary Dominique, Chad Kern, Kevin Eicher, Karla Ball, Vaughn Bentz, and Aaron Babcock present. Also in attendance were Mayor Brad Grime, Village Administrator Donna Dettling, and Assistant Village Administrator Aaron Alt.

At the beginning of the meeting, Mayor Brad Grime opened the floor for public participation. During this time, Archbold resident Greg Beck addressed the council to express his concern about the growing number of stray cats in the village.

Beck mentioned that in his neighborhood, which consists of five houses, none of the residents own cats. However, they have had issues with cats leaving waste and urinating on their properties and throughout the area.

After consulting with the police chief, Beck researched possible places to take cats caught in live traps but discovered that the Humane Society no longer accepts them due to resource constraints.

Beck asked council, “So, what do we do with these cats? I mean, you require people to license their dogs, to leash their dogs, keep the dogs on their property, and if they don’t, they can get a ticket. These cats are everywhere.”

Councilor Kern added, “I think we really need to look at this and change the ordinance a little bit to make it so there’s procedures. You know - about three or four years ago we had a major cat problem in our neighborhood.”

“I trapped them, I took them to a farmer north out by Fayette and he took them all. And they’re starting to come back again. So, it’s an ongoing issue. But I think we need to get some resolution.”

Both Village Administrator Dettling and Assistant Administrator Alt agreed that the issue needed to be looked into. They plan to research existing laws addressing the problem and determine what further actions to take.

Beck then shifted to another issue he wanted to discuss with the Council: recent talks about modifying legislation governing golf carts and other slowmoving and utility vehicles. The potential modification includes changing the law to permit carts to cross the Brush Creek bridge.

In previous council meetings, there

was also discussion of exploring the option to construct a designated bridge for slow-moving vehicles to cross Brush Creek. “Do we really want to spend a lot of money on a bridge for a golf cart?” Beck inquired.

Mayor Grime responded that there are not currently any plans to build a bridge. However, if the bridge option was pursued, the village could look into obtaining a grant to fund the construction.

Grime also added that such a bridge could potentially accommodate both slow-moving vehicles and pedestrians.

Councilor Eicher, member of the Streets and Sidewalks Committee, explained to Beck that residents have been requesting changes to permit slow-moving vehicles to cross Brush Creek for nearly 10 years.

He clarified that the village must adhere to Ohio's speed limits, which in some areas are too high for safe slowmoving vehicles to travel southward on State Route 66.

The village is kicking around possible solutions and is currently waiting on decisions from the State of Ohio regarding relevant laws which has put a hold on their progress.

After addressing public comments, Mayor Grime opened the floor to Parks and Recreation director Jen Kidder who introduced the newest employee joining her department. Brian Grime has been named as the new Parks Recreation Program Specialist for the village.

Council then moved on to legislation concerning Kidder’s department and following a declaration of emergency approved Ordinance 2024-39 to amend Archbold Codified Ordinance Chapter 93 that establishes regulations for the use of ball fields.

The newly adopted measure requires a rental fee for pay-to-play or travel teams to use village-owned ballparks for tournaments.

Upon payment, the organization will receive a permit, which must be kept on hand while using the field. Programs affiliated with the village or Archbold Area Schools will be exempt from this new requirement.

Kidder clarified that the move is not to discourage the use of the ball fields by the public, but merely serves to offset the additional maintenance costs incurred by the village when pay-toplay or travel teams use the facilities.

“We are seeing a lot more wear and tear. We are seeing games being hosted at our facility without us having any prior knowledge of that and people

PAY-TO-PLAY … At the August 5 Archbold

was passed requiring pay-to-play and travel teams not

or Archbold Area Schools to obtain a permit and pay

rental fee to use village-owned ballparks.

making money off of our facilities in turn causing us additional work. So, we’re just trying to put an end to that. We did put a policy in place last year, late last year.”

“And we are not trying to discourage use of the fields at all. We want people to come. We want families to go out and play ball with their kids.”

“We want kids to go up and, you know, get a pickup game together. But it isn't realistic for us to be expected to maintain these fields for a private organization to come in and charge money to families and that money be kept by that organization and not be put into our fields at all,” Kidder explained.

Councilor Dominique asked Kidder if the new changes would also apply to church groups using the ball fields and Kidder clarified that if it is for a tournament and the fields must be prepared, then they would also be required to obtain a permit.

Council adopted minutes from its July 15, 2024 meeting and also approved the July 2024 financial reports and the payment of $487,269.71 in bills and payroll.

Moving through the remainder of the agenda, council reviewed the committee and board minutes of the July 15 Street & Sidewalk Committee meeting and the Finance Committee meeting of July 26.

Tackling a long list of reports, Council then reviewed the HR Report regarding the promotion of Luke Grime to Assistant Water Superintendent, the HR Report for hiring Brian Grime as Parks Recreation Program Specialist, the Income Tax Receipts for July 2024 showing a 14% overall increase, the Investment Report for July 2024, the Water Department’s TTHM 3rd Quarter 2024

Report, Fire & EMS Call Response July 2024, Police Department Call for Service July 2024, and Street Department Labor & Fleet Report July 2024.

Zoning Inspector Grant Schaffner was on hand to briefly discuss his Zoning Report Semi-annual 2024. “We’re ahead of pace from last year. We’re at 65 total permits this year. Last year we finished with 87.”

“The vacant property registry is coming along. We’ve got three with four properties registered. The fourth one is pending right now, and we have an exemption that we’re working on.”

He also noted that ConAgra and Blank Swamp will be adding to their respective operations this year.

Schaffner continued, “We just recently started the implementation phase of a new online permitting process.”

“So, the hope is, within the next month and a half to get that fully up and running, put on the website, and go online for everything, for all the permit needs.”

Speaking on his Engineering Project Status Report July 2024, Village Engineer Dexter Krueger was on hand to offer status updates on outstanding 2023 projects including the Municipal Building Renovation and Splash Pad.

Moving on to 2024 projects, Krueger noted that the West Mechanic and Sidewalk Project is about 60% complete.

He anticipates that work on the Wetlands on Lutz Road may begin as soon as the first week of August. The West Barr Road Waterline Project is slated to begin in September of this year.

The next Archbold Village Council Meeting will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

Council Receives Positive Feedback About Summer Lunch Program

By: India Kenner

THE VILLAGE REPORTER india@thevillagereporter.com

The Edgerton Village Council met on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 at 5:30 pm. Mayor Day began the meeting with The Pledge of Allegiance and prayer. Roll Call got underway with all council members present, Sharon Blinzler, Jason Gruver, Lance Bowsher, Leslie VanAusdale, Chuck Wallace, Pam Wampler Village Administrator Dawn Fitzcharles, Fiscal Officer Denise Knecht, Administrative Assistant Amanda Knecht, and a few members from the community. Next up was the approval of the meeting minutes from July 17th, 2024. Gruver motioned to approve, seconded by Blinzler.

Jennifer French Miller, a Pastor at the United Methodist Church, and her two daughters visited the council to thank them for letting the church use the village hall space and gym as well as working with the church to continue Nocac's Summer Lunch Program. The children said that other than the food they enjoyed the outdoor activities and slip and slide during the lunch program.

Pastor Miller explained the program doesn't run the entire summer until school starts in August so extending the program helped those children in need of a meal during the end of summer.

Pastor Miller shared that the church and library are rotating days during the week where after-school snacks would be available to children who may not receive them at home.

The council awarded water and sewer personnel Ron Brust an employee recognition award. Brust has been with the water department for over seven years.

Mayor Day spoke about the beginning planning stages for Halloween. The village and Chamber of Commerce plan on hosting Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 31st from 5-6 pm and village-wide Trick or Treating from 5-7:30 pm.

Fitzcharles gave her report that the Williams County Health Depart-

ment will be offering immunization clinics at the Village Hall and flyers and social media posts have been circulated.

Fitzcharles also gave a quick mid-year review and project update including a drone video of the village water towers.

Denise Knecht gave her fiscal report which consisted of credit card statements receipts and reports to be reviewed by the council.

Motion to approve revenue receipt from Ohio Department of Development and issue payment for August Mack for the Edgerton Metals Brownfield Remediation Project. The council approved the motion to pay the bills.

Next on the agenda was Village of Edgerton Resolution 2024-012 - A resolution providing for the establishment of a new fund titled OBM.

The next two items for consideration are the Village of Edgerton Ordinance No. 1143 - an ordinance providing for

and her

explain what they

a dedication plat of Stadium Dr extension and the Village of Edgerton Ordinance No. 1144 - an ordinance providing a supplement to the 2024 annual appropriations.

Mayor Day commented that these items will more than likely come back up in future meetings when the Metals property is finished.

The village council meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm. The next village council meeting is August, 21st at 5:30 pm.

For the council discussion, Blinzler mentioned a community member who asked her about a splash pad. Wampler mentioned a community member asked her about Pickleball.

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Village Council meeting, legislation

affiliated with the village

a

EDGERTON VILLAGE COUNCIL

PHOTO BY INDIA KENNER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER POSITIVE FEEDBACK … Pastor Jennifer French Miller

children

enjoyed about the Summer Lunch Program.

Council Questioned About Status Of Vacant Police Chief & Village Administrator Positions

By: Jesse Davis THE VILLAGE REPORTER jesse@thevillagereporter.com

A trio of residents addressed the Delta Village Council at its meeting Monday, raising issues from a massive bill due to a water leak to concerns about the still unfilled police chief and village administrator positions.

First to speak was a woman who reported to the council that she had suffered a water leak on her side of the water meter that, due to readings only occurring monthly, had led to her receiving a bill for $737.14.

She produced documentation showing her average usage was roughly $70, and said she was on a fixed income.

Further, she said the incident came on the heels of a sewer line break in a village line that saturated her entire yard and left her crawlspace full of water for some time.

She indicated that the person from the village who came to look at that issue initially told her to "prove it" when she said it was the village's pipe.

Because the water that leaked from her line poured directly into the ground and did not go into the sewer (which was eventually repaired by the village), council member Robert Shirer recommended they waive the sewer fees related

to the water usage, which accounted for roughly half the amount.

The utilities office is also going to put the remainder on a 12-month payment plan. A resolution to approve the waiver will be brought to the council at a future meeting.

The second person who spoke questioned several actions of the council and alleged behaviors of the council, but in particular questioned council member Daphne Demaline regarding potential conflicts of interest regarding her husband Matt Demaline, who is the village's assistant street superintendent.

Demaline stated that if anything came up for a vote which impacted her husband's job, she would recuse herself from the vote, and that it had always been her intention to do so.

The man also questioned council member Chad Johnson regarding his work on the park board and his allegedly pursuing multimillion-dollar plans.

Johnson stated that village residents had been surveyed three times in some form or another regarding the parks, and that the repeated result had been that ongoing development was desired.

He said the park board was pursuing development of some kind of long-term plan, whether it be a five-year plan or a 25year plan.

the council.

He said requesting quotes for the work did not cost anything but did report that they had received an estimate of just over $6,000 for surveys and drawings, an amount that included a 50 percent discount.

Johnson added that such work had to be completed in order to apply for other funding, such as grants. The council ended up approving the estimate, provided by DGL Consulting Engineers.

The cost will be paid through the park capital improvements fund, which includes $15,000 budgeted for work in 2024.

A third resident asked for an update on the open police chief and village administrator positions.

She was told that the deadline had passed for resumes to be submitted for police chief

and that one would hopefully be hired shortly, and that the village administrator position had been posted with a deadline of September 6 for resumes to be submitted.

OTHER BUSINESS

Interim Village Administrator Edward Ciecka reported two applications had been filed and were still pending for cleanup work at the Bunting Bearing property, and that the County Road 9 lift station was again functional.

Council approved on an emergency basis a consulting agreement with the Northwest Ohio Aggregation Committee to negotiate with national utilities. The council authorized the village administrator to pay Delta's share of the Ful-

ton County engineer's County Road H reconstruction project, an amount of roughly $55,000, or approximately 8 percent of the project total. The funds had already been encumbered, only requiring authorization to be spent.

The council ended the meeting by going into executive session "for the purpose of a conference with law director concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action." No action was expected as a result of the session.

The next regular meeting of the Delta Village Council will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 19 at 401 Main Street in Delta.

Portion Of Fulton Street Repaving Discussed

By: Jacob Kessler

THE VILLAGE REPORTER

jacob@thevillagereporter.com

The Wauseon City Council held their meeting on Monday, August 5th. The meeting began at 5:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.

Council first moved to approve minutes from the previous meeting held on July 15th, along with minutes from the Committee of the Whole meeting held on August 1st.

Department head reports came next with Fire Chief Phil Kessler speaking first. Kessler stated that interviews were recently completed for the captain’s position. Also, a generator was installed for the municipal building, and it has all worked well. The chief also discussed their pre-

vious two grants received which have previously been reported on by The Village Reporter Police Chief Kevin Chittenden spoke next, and informed council of a proposal received for the upgrading of radios and the consoles for dispatch. The cost of radio replacement will be around $15,000 and the cost of replacing consoles will be around $208,000. The department will be looking for grants to help with the cost of this. Next, the chief discussed upcoming training between officers and prosecutors. Lastly, certificates were received for the department through the Ohio Collaborative.

Public Service Director Keith Torbet then spoke and first touched on an upcoming resolution. Resolution 2024-21 is normally done from

time to time due to the purchase of salt and items like chemicals for the water plant.

The upcoming resolution was created to give the mayor approval to put the items out for bid and accept those bids without it needing to go to council each time.

Next, Torbet explained that Wauseon was contacted by ODOT to inform the city that they had been preliminarily approved for a grant totaling $350,000 to repave Fulton Street from Elm Street to Linfoot.

This is due to this part of the road being part of a state route.

At some point, legislation will be brought to council discussing this. Also, it was stated work on the rest of Fulton Street would be looked into, including looking at the cost.

obtained for this project, a price tag of around $1 million will exist.

Director of Finance Jamie Giguere then spoke about income tax revenue. Revenue is down over last year but is up compared to the previous 2 years. It is thought that last year was an anomaly.

Additional conversation then took place regarding the Tiny’s Tournament. Council members put forth their desire to have the Director of Rec Programming and the President of the WRA come in to give a synopsis of the baseball tournament.

ond item for revision will give more teeth for those responding in emergency situations if someone needs to enter into a property to take care of a hazardous issue.

The other section will apply to the use of application and parade permits, to help with requests coming in with such small of a window to get things approved. Council then moved to approve the following items.

Resolution 2024-21 - authorizing the mayor

annually to advertise for bids for salt and chemicals, accept the lowest and best bids, and to enter into contracts with the lowest and best bidders; and declaring an emergency. Resolution 2024-20authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for the leasing of copiers and fax machines from Perry Pro Tech; and declaring an emergency.

Approval of the bills took place next before council moved to adjourn at 5:39 p.m.

Wauseon, Delta, Metamora, Swanton, Montpelier, Pioneer, West Unity, Edon, Edgerton

Stryker Area Heritage Council Bean Creek Valley History Center (Fayette) Swanton Area Railroad & Model

Next, the pool will be closing on August 24th and work will be done to look at additional grant opportunities for a water line project on Burr Road. If a grant is not

Law Director Tom McWatters III then delivered his report and stated that he was currently working on a number of code revisions. Three safety and code items will be looked at, including a new section for zoning certificates.

This new zoning certificate will be put in place for a new business or those wishing to change their business. The sec-

PHOTO BY JESSIE DAVIS / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

A Q&A QUEUE ... Many residents attended Monday's meeting of the Delta Village Council, several of whom had questions and hard words for

PHOTO BY JACOB KESSLER/ THE VILLAGE REPORTER

Mayor Huner discuss the previously held Tiny’s Tournament. Questions

city's

in the tournament and the renting out of fields was discussed.

Bryan Class Of 1974 Celebrates 50th Reunion

The Bryan High School Class of 1974 celebrated their 50-year class reunion on Friday and Saturday, August 2 and 3, 2024. Sixty-nine classmates enjoyed the weekend together, starting with a Friday evening Meet and Greet at Parlor 1861 on Main St. in Bryan. Friday evening was followed by a Saturday morning brunch at the Bryan Eagles and ended at the Williams County Veteran's Memorial Building, Montpelier.

The evening with catered meal, provided by classmate Bruce Taylor of

Sooz Catering and DJ music by Dan Eshman.

Attending were class members ... Front Row - Terry Collins, Scott Replogle, Tim Stockman, David Cotterman, Cynthia Murray Beard Cotterman, Dee DeMuth, Arnie Ettenhofer, Bob Beasley, Mark Bever, Ralph Jones, Dave Harvey.

2nd Row - Cynthia Cooley Mason, Kathy Weaver Balogh, Karen Weaver Sidle, Beverly Brady Brown, Marsha Smith, Linda Schaffer Sechler, Deb Wolfe-Bowman, Diane Babinger

Browand, Diann Franks Beilke, Sue Davis Roberts, Debra Holbrook Beevers, Patty Flinn Taylor, Mike Stone, Cris Puffenberger Bever.

3rd Row - Jeff Tawney, Ed Mulligan, Kim Olnhausen Pepple, Doreen Schreiner DeLisle, Tawny Brewer Schwartz, Sue Bowman Jennings, Pam Miller Barnes, Novra Byroads Miller, Cathy Scheele Chapman, Deb Cupp Kowalski, Deb Castor Lautermilch, Chris Stemen Cheesbro, Rodney Laukhuf, Ann Carroll Grant, Terry Hallett.

4th Row - Bill Warner, Karen Harvey

Laughlin, Donald Wortkoetter, David Runkle, Wayne Cagle, Laura Frappier Davis, Barbara Spletzer Cheetwood, Nancy White Jackson, Marcia Doughten Winkler, Tom Kirkpatrick, Mark Psurny, Tom Thomas, Steve Carlin, Bruce Taylor.

Top Row - Tom McCord, Linda Martin Thompson, Ken Gray, Betty Rigg Petrick, Randy Strait, Ramon Hale, Rich Reed, Jerry Wisler, Tom Schatzer, Steve Plouck, Rick Dunlap, Steve Casebere, Scott Johnson, Kim Davis, Gene Hageman.

Tri-State Trucking opened in 1978 and recently changed its name to Tri-County Repair. The business is owned by Dewey Kunkle and is located at 21751 St. Rt. 20 in Fayette.

Dewey and wife, Ivy, are lifelong residents in Fayette and have been active in the community through various groups and organizations along with strong support to Fayette athletics through their children.

The staff of three full-time employees is here to provide you with the best service possible.

They service trucks and trailers, and complete federal inspections for them. They make all kinds of hydraulic hoses & fittings, sell Lucas Product and 1/8” thru 1/2” plastic bedliners. Road services are also available.

Tri-County Repair is open Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to Noon.

Port Authority Discusses Welcome Home Ohio With Commissioners

By: Jenna Frisby THE VILLAGE REPORTER jenna@thevillagereporter.com

The Williams County Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 6th. Their regular meeting held in the East Annex Building was called to order by Commissioner Bart Westfall at 9:38am. In attendance were Commissioners Bart Westfall and Terry Rummel, Clerk Anne Retcher, Port Authority members Dawn Fitzcharles and Bill Martin, as well as Edgerton Mayor Bob Day and Bryan Mayor Carrie Schlade. After calling the meeting to order, Commissioner Westfall asked Retcher if there was any business items to present before them. Retcher announced that there were resolutions to present of which she then presented those resolutions.

All resolutions were read, motioned, and passed by all the commissioners. Those resolutions are as follows:

Resolution 24-0271: A resolution approving the county auditor to create new lines and make supplemental appropriations from and to the following funds:

Williams County Commissioners - $3,997.08 from Unappropriated, $2,938.33 from Workers Compensation to Repairs-Courthouse ($6,935.41) for power washing courthouse and courthouse steps; Williams County EMS$175.23 from Workers Compensation to Other Expense for ARPA retention-

return of overpayment.

Williams County Hillside Country Living - $1,714.47 from Refunds-Private to Supplies-Other for hallway photos; $11,750.00 from Unappropriated to Repairs-Equipment for repairs; $526.16 from Unappropriated to Supplies-Other for garden projects.

Williams County Sheriff’s Office$3,000 from Workers Comp to Seminars & Training Expense to replenish line.

Resolution 24-0272: A resolution granting the Williams County Port Authority the permission needed to apply for the Welcome Home Ohio Program grant in the amount of $3,500,000.

Resolution 24-0272 grants the Port Authority to submit the application needed for grant funding in the amount of 3.5 million dollars. The funds will help to aid in building 14 home units.

These homes will be distributed throughout Williams County on the perspective and real properties of which the Port Authority has.

Each of the homes will be 1500 square feet and will consist of three beds, two baths and either an attached or detached garage. The units will also be duplex or condominium like units meaning the units will be two separate homes with one conjoined or shared wall.

The developer with whom the Port Authority will be working to build these units has already built hundreds of others and has over 400 design layouts.

The Port Authority’s goal is to provide affordable housing for those who desire to be homeowners in the working class of Williams County. Therefore, those in the working class with a median annual income around $60,500 will be able to afford these homes.

The Port Authority has already built 16 homes within Williams County which have been able to provide affordable housing for the working class.

Currently the Port Authority is still looking for lots within Williams County. Anyone interested in potentially selling their property can reach out to the Port

Authority for more information.

After the presenting of the resolutions, Retcher also presented the commissioners with a pay request for the expenses of commissioners Hilkert, Westfall and Rummel to attend the Andre Composting Tour-Four County Jt Solid Waste Management District on August 28, 2024. Expenses for

Swan Creek Watershed Petition Delayed, Will Only Include Lucas County

By: Jesse Davis

THE VILLAGE REPORTER

jesse@thevillagereporter.com

The Swan Creek Watershed ditch maintenance petition has been delayed in Lucas County and completely eliminated in Fulton County and Henry County after public outcry and the intervention of local government officials.

According to an update on the website of Lucas County Engineer Mike Pniewski, the Joint Board of Lucas, Fulton and Henry County commissioners voted in favor of his recommendation to reschedule the final hearing to July 15, 2025, at a meeting on Tuesday. The board also voted to completely remove Fulton and Henry counties from the petition.

Swanton Mayor Neil Toeppe said one of his main concerns after the informational meeting in Swanton last month was whether or not Oak Openings Preserve Metropark would be required to do any maintenance

work on their ditches.

He and Whitehouse Mayor Richard Bingham met with Lucas County Commissioner Lisa Sobecki to discuss that, among other concerns, the next day.

"At lunch that day the three of us and the village fiscal officer - Holden Benfield - we sat at lunch and discussed the situation, and really it revolved around my concern that if Oak Openings did not clean their ditches and weren't mandated to clean their ditches, it didn't matter what anybody did upstream because that water would still back up from Oak Openings into Fulton County - and particularly Swanton," Toeppe said.

He said uncleared ditches in the Metropark have caused flooding in Valleywood Golf Course, as well as into a creek that caused sewer systems to back up into residents' homes.

Toeppe was later able to discuss those concerns with Pniewski, at which point he

recommended flying a drone over the park to catalog the ditches that needed maintenance, with a followup flight several months later to determine if the required maintenance had been done.

He said he also pointed out to Pniewski that no petition would be required in order to mandate work at the park.

"[Pniewski] said that Lucas County Commissioner [Pete] Gerken and Lucas County Commissioner Sobecki as well as Mr. Pniewski have met with the Metroparks and they have heard, loud and clear, that they have to do something," Toeppe said.

"They now have someone in charge of that type of concern, and they seem amenable to taking some action, but that remains to be seen."

Toeppe said that in a subsequent meeting with Pniewski, Sobecki, Bingham, and the fiscal officer for Whitehouse, they also discussed the need to do more

outreach to the public regarding the scope of the problem and the means to address it.

"I did talk to a number of farmers, and then while the county engineer said that it was really charging $30 an acre, $25 an acre, it seems like a nominal fee," Toeppe said.

"But when you have 1,000 acres of farmland, farmers were getting billed anywhere from $8,000 to ... $25,000 a year, and that's for the first 6 years. So that is pretty excessive."

He said that cost would have to be passed on to somebody.

"To the renter of the farm field or the owner of the farm field," Toeppe said. "And that would clearly have an impact on the price of corn and beans."

According to Toeppe, the board is going to look into possibilities for state and federal grant funding, and that local officials in the watershed in Fulton County and Henry County were going to be involved despite no longer being part of the petition.

"It seems it would be beneficial to all of us to support getting grants to help minimize this problem," he said. He also pointed out that rural residents

tend to take better care of ditches on their properties to begin with.

"Typically, the folks in the rural counties - for example in the Village of Swanton - we maintain our own ditches," he said. "They run free; they just get backed up.”

“With farmers, you'll see them out cleaning up their own ditches. There's a heightened sense of concern over ditch maintenance in the rural communities and less need for this overreaching petition."

Toeppe credited a "tremendous outpouring of concern from the residents" as one of the reasons the attempt to change and delay the petition was successful, an opinion supported by his conversation with Sobecki the day after the public meeting in Swanton.

"She said her email box was already being bombarded," he said. "So, they got the message, [and] the message has been delivered and received by Oak Openings."

For more information on the current status of the petition, visit https://www. lucascountyengineer.org/ swancreek.html.

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VILLAGE REPORTER

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the Montpelier Senior Center: Arlene Porter, Tawee Layraman, Fran North, Lynette Tom, Rose Robertson & Anita Taylor.

Joint Ditch Meeting Held With Steuben & DeKalb Counties

By: Jenna Frisby THE VILLAGE REPORTER jenna@thevillagereporter.com

The Williams County Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Thursday, August 8th. Their regular meeting held in the East Annex Building was called to order by Commissioner Bart Westfall at 11:02am.

In attendance were Commissioners Bart Westfall, Lew Hilkert and Terry Rummel, Clerk Anne Retcher, Deputy Clerk Robin Kemp, Williams County Drainage Engineer Brian Fritsch, Williams County Engineer Todd Roth as well as those from their prospective departments from Steuben and DeKalb Counties.

After calling the meeting to order, commissioner Westfall asked Retcher if there were any business items to present before them. Retcher announced that there were resolutions to present of which she then presented those resolutions. All resolutions were read, motioned, and passed by all the commissioners. Those resolutions are as follows:

Williams County Department of Aging$2,000 from Unappropriated to Repairs-Auto for shortage in line.

Williams County Engineer’s Office - $2,000 from Unappropriated to Compensation & Damages for to cover compensation for damages.

Williams County Hillside Country Living - $8,977.40 from Unappropriated to SuppliesPersonal ($4,500.00), to Advertising ($277.40), to Garbage/Waste Removal ($4,200.00) for resident personal supplies, advertising, waste removal; $2,500.00 from Unappropriated to Repairs-Equipment for repairs; $1,000.00 from Unappropriated to Repairs-Equipment for repairs; $1,000.00 from Unappropriated to Refunds-Assisted Living for refunds.

Resolution 24-0274: A resolution in which Williams County Commissioners approve ARPA Funding Awards of which Sarah Stubblefield, Executive Director of the Williams County Department of Aging submitted from the Area Office on Aging dedicated to the Older Americans Act Program Services in a total amount of $139,946.71, through September 30, 2024.

Resolution 24-0275: A resolution in the mat-

Resolution 24-0273: a resolution approving the Williams County Auditor to create new lines and make supplemental appropriations from and to the following funds: Williams County Commissioners - $10,000 from Unappropriated to Legal and Professional for legal expenses.

ter of entering into an agreement submitted by Williams County Department of Job & Family Services between themselves and Perry ProTech fro a copier lease agreement with US Bank at a cost of 60 payments of $194.35 per month plus 0.009 overages for black and white and 0.055 for color for a term of Mat 20, 2024 through May 19, 2029.

Resolution 24-0276: A resolution in the matter of Maintenance Assessments for the Duplicate Year 2025 on Joint Ditch 444 Tamarack with DeKalb County and Steuben County, IN. The total up for collection on the ditch is $8,000.00. The amounts per county amount to: Williams County 95% ($7,600), DeKalb County 3.7% ($296) and Steuben County 1.3% ($104).

Resolution 24-0277: A resolution in the matter of Maintenance Assessments for the Duplicate Year 2025 on Joint Ditch 444 Tamarack Branch (Buell) with DeKalb County and Steuben County, IN. The total up for collection on the ditch is $2,000.00. The amounts per county amount to: Williams County 74% ($1,480), DeKalb County 7.4% ($148) and Steuben County 18.6% ($372).

Resolution 24-0278: A resolution in the matter of Maintenance Assessments for the Dupli-

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cate Year 2025 on Joint Ditch 670 Herman with DeKalb County, IN. The total up for collection on the ditch is $12,000.00. The amounts per county amount to: Williams County 44.04% ($5,284.80) and DeKalb County 55.96% ($6,715.20).

Retcher also provided the commissioners with paperwork submitted by the City of Bryan in regard to repairs on the bandstand at the downtown courthouse. The City of Bryan will be doing repairs on the bandstand between August 12, 2024 through November 8th, 2024.

Rummel then made a motion to approve the minutes dated August 6th, 2024 which was seconded by Hilkert with Westfall in agreement.

Rummel then mo-

Townships Brings Forth Potential Partnership Opportunity

By: Renea Kessler

THE VILLAGE REPORTER

renea@thevillagereporter.com

The Village of Lyons held their meeting on Monday, August 5th. The meeting began at 6:59 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance before moving on to approve minutes and financials from the month of July.

Reading of the bills for the month of June took place next before moving on to the employee’s report.

A request was submitted to council for the purchase of tools that will help with drilling and

cutting activities. It was also stated that TTHM sampling will take place sometime between the 8th and 14th.

Next, the topic of the Northeast Water District was touched on. It was stated pricing for a switch to that water system would be obtained, but from what it looks like, pricing would be higher than what the current rate is set at as of now.

This current rate, through an agreement between the Village of Lyons and City of Wauseon, however, may change during the next renewal process.

Rates from both Wauseon and water received from Toledo may be looked at in the coming years before renewal time. It was also stated that either way, a water tower would still be needed for both fire prevention and pressure.

Additionally, if a switch was made to Toledo water and the water line went down for some reason, the tower would help to provide some relief as the line was being fixed.

Next, the new local Dollar General was discussed, along with a grant in the amount

of $15,000 obtained for asset management. The service line inventory is still moving along well and is down to needing only 45 more letters received.

These will have to be completed and are required by the EPA. It was stated that, if a resident does not submit their letter, the EPA has communicated that their water could be shut off.

The issue of no address being cited for the park in town was recently fixed after communication took place with the county. Due to the ballpark also not having an address, council voiced their opinion that it would be good to obtain one for this property as well.

Bulk trash pickup will take place on October 5th and Toledo Edison will be coming through to trim trees soon.

Council then moved to approve the village administrator to look into the cost of tools as requested earlier and to also make the purchase.

Lastly, Royalton Township Trustee RJ Lumbrezer approached council with a proposal. The township is currently thinking about looking into the property currently owned by Wilbur Ellis.

The interest is in the early stages but if things looked promising, the township was wanting to see if the village would also want to use a portion of the property.

Lastly, the mayor discussed the Sheriff’s report before council moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 p.m.

The next meeting for the Village of Lyons will be held on September 9th at 7:00 p.m.

tioned for the bills to be paid as presented by the county auditor, which was seconded by Hilkert with Westfall in agreement. With no other business to be brought before the board Westfall adjourned the meeting at 11:32am. The Williams County Commissioners will hold their next general session scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 13th at 9:00am in their Hearing Room located within their office at the East Annex Building in Bryan.

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PHOTO BY JENNA FRISBY / THE VILLAGE REPORTER TAX DISCUSSION … Commissioners along with County Engineer Todd Roth and Drainage Engineer Brian Fritsch met with Steuben and Dekalb Counties out of Indiana to discuss the taxes to be collected for the joint ditches on the county borders.

PHOTO BY RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

BULK TRASH … Members of the Lyons Village Council discuss the upcoming bulk pickup scheduled for October 5th.

Council To Expand DORA For Zazarac’s Bar & Eatery

By: India Kenner

THE VILLAGE REPORTER india@thevillagereporter.com

The Bryan City Council met on Monday, August 5th, 2024 with all members present Mary Leatherman from Ward 1, Richard Hupe from Ward 2, John Betts from Ward 3, Stephen Alspaugh from Ward 4, Jim Kozumplik At Large. Mayor Carrie Schlade, Clerk/Treasurer John Lehner, Police Chief Greg Ruskey, Fire Chief Douglas Pool, City Engineer Brian Wieland, city employees from various departments, and a few members from the community.

The meeting was called to order by Mary Leatherman at 5:30 pm followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The Council approved the minutes from the July 15th, 2024 meeting.

Next on the agenda was a hearing of public concerns for DORA. Mayor Schlade asked if anyone from the public wanted to speak on the addition of Zazarac’s into the DORA. No public misgivings about the DORA were expressed.

Leatherman announced that public concerns were next on the agenda and Larry Hutton approached the podium.

Hutton explained that he is not from Bryan originally but moved to the area in 2022, lived in Montpelier for a short time, and moved to Archbold. Hutton explained that he is a single father to a young son and that his fiancé had issues with a protective order that was violated, and the police were called.

Hutton explained that the officer took a report, but he and his fiancé never heard anything back from the department, so he requested the report and had issues with it.

Hutton then explained that his fiancé Veronica Zuber passed away by suicide and he blames the police department.

Hutton claims that the Bryan Police Department failed to charge James Thomas (Hutton’s fiancé’s ex) with violating a protective order and that the department lied to close the case and about looking through Veronica's phone which Hutton claims never existed and that the department put her under investigation but they had proof via his Blink home security cameras to prove that his fiancé was home and not in violation of any protective order and he attempted multiple times over four months to obtain bodycam footage from the department that the responding officer took.

Hutton claims that the fear of being under investigation, losing custody of both children, and losing freedom caused his fiancé to commit suicide.

Hutton vocalized that he has bogus

AUGUST 15 - Thursday

charges filed against him for trespassing and resisting arrest for an incident in the Walmart parking lot.

Hutton stated he was exercising his right to freedom of speech but didn't realize he was on private property.

Mayor Schlade stated that the Bryan Police Department is working with the city attorney on this incident and that from her understanding Walmart asked the Bryan Police to ask Hutton to leave the property and was met with a refusal to vacate the premises.

Hutton explained that it was going to be handled in court. Schlade informed Hutton that the council is aware of the court proceedings, and they are not the judge or jury. Hutton thanked the council members for their time and exited the meeting.

Leatherman asked Clerk/Treasurer John Lehner to read Ordinance 262024. An ordinance authorizing the clerk-treasurer to issue change order #1 and final for the project known as “2023 South Lynn Street Storm Sewer Improvements.”

City Engineer Brian Weiland approached the podium to explain that the project was from last year and they kept it open and are asking the council to suspend the rules and approve the change order. Council approved.

Leatherman asked Lehner to read the next item on the agenda ordinance number 272024, an ordinance expanding the current designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) in downtown Bryan and declaring an emergency.

Schlade explained that Zazarac’s has obtained a liquor permit and would like to be added to DORA and sell DORA cups. The council moved to approve.

Leatherman asked Lehner to read ordinance number 282024 an emergency ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into the participation agreement from the OneOhio Memorandum of Understanding pursuit and use of potential Opioid Litigation settlement funds and consistent with the material terms of the agreement dated November 22, 2022, proposed National Opioid Distributor Settlement Agreement.

Mayor Schlade explained to the council that she has been engaged with litigation processes from OneOhio and OneOhio had added Kroger pharmacy and that is why the council is required to pass another emergency ordinance to add this pharmacy. The council approved this ordinance.

Next up, Lehner read Ordinance 302024 a resolution authorizing the mayor to prepare and submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Im-

provement and/or local Transportation Improvement Program and to execute contracts as required.

Weiland explained that the city applied for grant funds for a sewer/alley project around Perry Street and is asking the council to suspend the rules and approve the resolution so the grant applications may be submitted in September. Council moved to approve the resolution.

Next on the agenda was Ordinance number 312024 a resolution adopting revised stormwater regulations for the development and redevelopment of sites within the city limits.

Weiland explained that this project was for East Mulberry Street water line repairs and patching the road. The council moved to approve this resolution.

Lehner read Resolution 322024 adopting revised stormwater regulations for the development and redevelopment of sites within the city limits. Wieland explained that in 1995, the city passed an ordinance that modified a few items and never really adopted a new policy, so this resolution is for that purpose.

He stated that the city engineer’s office is just trying to comply with what the EPA requires. The council approved the resolution.

Police Chief Greg Ruskey then discussed the Buckle Up with Brutus program. This free voluntary program offered by the Ohio Department of Traffic

Safety Office for SROs to teach 2nd and 3rd graders about seat belt safety. The office sends all the materials for the class and there is a $20 reimbursement per student, so if all students in that age bracket complete the course the Department would receive roughly $6,000.

Fire Chief Douglas Pool joined Ruskey at the podium to ask for the possibility of a discussion by council for a city-wide firework ban. They explained the calls they responded to in July were illegal fireworks set off on private property. The departments would like to propose an ordinance or resolution for a city-wide ban. This would not include the Day in the Park firework show or other organizations that have the proper permits. Leatherman asked for additional comments from around the room. Schlade reminded the council to RSVP if they planned on attending the Annual Day of Prayer on September 28th and that she is planning on attending. Pool commented that the fire department got the Tower Aerial back in service after 13 months. He explained that it is hard to find parts for older trucks. No further comments so Leatherman motioned to go into executive session with legal counsel to discuss pending litigations. The council meeting adjourned at 5:55 pm. The next Bryan City Council meeting will be August 19th at 5:30 pm.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

•Fulton County Commissioners –

9:00 a.m.

•Blakeslee Village Council – 6:00 p.m.

•Fayette School Board – 6:30 p.m.

•Holiday City Village Council –7:00 p.m.

•Williams County Fair Board –7:00 p.m.

AUGUST 16 - Friday

•Fulton County Senior Center Cruise-In (Wauseon) – 10:00

a.m.-2:00 p.m.

AUGUST 17- Saturday

•Friends of Harrison Lake Annual Cruise-In – 8:00 a.m.

AUGUST 18- Sunday

•Harrison Lake Gospel Drive-In –6:00 p.m.

•Lauber Hill Community Founder’s Day – 4:00 p.m.

AUGUST 19 - Monday

•Wauseon City Council – 5:00 p.m.

•Archbold Village Council – 5:30 p.m.

•Metamora Village Council – 8:00 p.m.

•Delta Village Council – 5:30 p.m.

•Archbold School Board – 4:30 p.m.

•Stryker School Board – 5:30 p.m.

•Evergreen School Board – 6:00 p.m.

•Edon Village Council – 7:00 p.m.

AUGUST 20 - Tuesday

•Fulton County Board of DD –4:00 p.m.

•North Central Board of Education – 6:00 p.m.

•Wauseon Cruise Night – 6:009:00 p.m.

AUGUST 21 - Wednesday

•Delta School Board – 6:30 p.m.

AUGUST 22 - Thursday

•No events as of press time

AUGUST 23 - Friday

•No events as of press time

AUGUST 24 - Saturday

•Wispy Willow Grand Opening –10:00 a.m.

AUGUST 25 - Sunday

•Harrison Lake Gospel Drive-In –6:00 p.m.

AUGUST 26 - Monday

•Montpelier Village Council –6:00 p.m.

AUGUST 27 - Tuesday

•Montpelier Empire Street Cruise-In – 6:00 p.m.

AUGUST 28 - Wednesday

•Fayette Village Council – 6:00 p.m.

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PHOTO BY INDIA KENNER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

EXTENDING DORA ... At their August 5, 2024 meeting, the Bryan City Council ok'd extending DORA to include Zazarac's Bar & Eatery.

Board Discusses Potential For LifeWise Academy

By: Jenna Frisby THE VILLAGE REPORTER jenna@thevillagereporter.com

The Edon Board of Education held their regular scheduled meeting on Monday, August 5th. Located inside the school’s John and Marilyn Toner Media Center, the meeting was called to order at 5:30pm by Board President Cody Best.

The meeting began with the pledge of allegiance. Treasurer Deb Nester then took roll call. In attendance were board members: president Cody Best, Vice President Jamie Schaffter, Patty Eicher, Ashley Reed, and David Wehrle, Superintendent Anthony Stevens, Treasurer Deb Nester, Jr High and High School Principal Kayla Lapham and Elementary Principal Jennifer Ripke as well as potential subtitle teacher Vivian Hill and a few other members of the community.

Superintendent Stevens then moved the meeting on to the reading of the schedule of consent agenda items which sought the approval for the following items: board meeting minutes dated July 15, 2024, financial reports for July 2024, Amended Certificate request from the County Auditor, Then and Now Certificate for July 2024, donations allotting to $10,408.75, July 2024 NWOESC Substitute Teacher and Paraprofessional Lists as presented. Reed motioned for approval of the consent items which Eicher seconded with the rest of the board in agreement.

Nester then gave her treasurer’s report. She noted that revenue is higher than expenditures and yearly outlook is in the gain.

While Lapham and Ripke did not have formal reports to present before the board they did both speak on being ready to welcome students back to the school. Ripke also mentioned that they were excited to be utilizing the new ELA curriculum that they received over the summer.

Reports wrapped up with Superintendent Stevens items. First, he gave a report update on the MOU status up-

date in regard to the school receiving a SRO (School Resource Officer).

As of now the only report update is that the village continues to work on ironing out details with the school in hopes of seeing this be able to happen.

Stevens then mentioned his recommendation for Vivian Hill to be approved as a substitute teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

Stevens then mentioned that the secure vestibule at the entrance of the school is now functional and able to be used for the school year. The parking lot has also been completed and included the new accommodations for the placement of the handicap and visitor parking spaces.

Lastly, Stevens mentioned that he had been in conversation with LifeWise leadership and that they are continuing on their part to work towards getting the program into the school.

They are currently working on identifying the grade levels the program will be working with as well as getting a director in place for Edon LifeWise. LifeWise is currently looking to be able to roll the program out in Edon Schools in January 2025.

Stevens also mentioned that transportation is still a necessary key that is being worked on as well for the program.

While the program provides their own transportation, the school may have some potential options for the program to utilize some buses that the school plans to retire. However, at this time no definite decisions have been made in regards to the bussing for LifeWise.

With no further old or new business to discuss the board moved onto action items. Best presented each action item before the board, those being:

-The approval of all bus drivers and bus routes, as presented, until adjustments are made after the first few days. Motion for approval was made by Reed, seconded by Wehrle with the rest of the board in agreement.

-The recommendation to approve supplemental contracts for the 20242025 school year, pending successful

Velma Wineland To Celebrate 101st Birthday

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ... Velma Wineland, a resident of Evergreen Healthcare Center, will be celebrating her 101st birthday on August 15th. Velma enjoys watching competitive game shows, being outdoors, and baking apple crisps. Velma previously served as the president of the Legion. Happy birthday, Velma!

Bryan School Board Holds Special Executive Session Meeting

By: Jenna Frisby THE VILLAGE REPORTER jenna@thevillagereporter.com

The Bryan City School District Board of Education met for a special meeting on Thursday, August 8th, 2024 at the Mose Isaac Field House Conference Room in order to hold an executive session.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm, in attendance were: board members Ben Camarillo, Deb Opdycke, Dustin Schlachter, Caleb Turnbull and Lynn Wieland as well as administrators Mark Rairigh and Kevin Schafer.

After roll call Schlachter made a motion for the board to enter into an executive session to discuss compensation of an employee, discipline of a student and to review negotiations with employees.

Turnbull seconded the motion with

completion of licensure requirements.

Motion for approval was made by Reed, seconded by Eicher with the rest of the board in agreement.

-The recommendation to approve a contract for Vivian Hill, Substitute Teacher, for the 2024-2025 school year, pending successful completion of requirements. Motion for approval was made by Schaffter, seconded by Eicher with the rest of the board in agreement

-The recommendation to approve a new Visa credit card with State Bank. Motion for approval was made by Eicher, seconded by Schaffter with the rest of the board in agreement.

-With no further business to be discussed Best asked for a motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel and security arrangements in regards to a SRO. Motion to enter executive session was made by Reed, seconded by Eicher with the rest of the board in agreement. With that the board entered into executive session at 5:43pm. No action was expected to take place.

The Edon Board of Education will meet for their next regular scheduled meeting on Monday, September 16th, 2024 in their John and Marilyn Toner Media Center at 5:30pm.

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the rest of the board in agreement. The board’s executive session was entered into at 6:01pm and the board exited the executive session at 7:45pm.

Upon exiting their executive session the board then discussed the following in a general session: school lunches, capital expenditure planning, cell phone policy, student recognition and board committee assignments.

With nothing further to be discussed or brought before the board Wieland motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:48pm which was second by Schlachter with the rest of the board in agreement.

The Bryan City School District Board of Education will hold their next regular scheduled meeting on Monday, August 19, 2024 at 6:00pm in the Bryan Elementary Commons.

PHOTO BY JENNA FRISBY / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

NEW PROGRAM POTENTIAL … The Edon Board of Education hears details for the potential LifeWise program that may be coming to Edon Schools in January 2025.

PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

Crowds Gather For 2024 Alvordton Plow Days

By: Renea Kessler THE VILLAGE REPORTER renea@thevillagereporter.com

On the 10th of August, Kunkle Farms situated on the outskirts of Alvordton extended an invitation to local tractor enthusiasts and farmers to partake in a demonstration of vintage agricultural equipment and machinery.

This gathering, known as Alvordton's traditional "Plow Days," provided a platform for owners of tractors aged 40 years and older to exhibit models from the 1960s or earlier. Participants were encouraged

to present their implements and engage in field demonstrations showcasing antiquated agricultural technology.

This event is a great opportunity for people to come together and enjoy the traditional activity of plowing that they may not have the chance to do anymore.

Besides the plowing, there was also a raffle with prizes, Plow Days t-shirts on sale, and the popular chicken dinner from the fire department.

This event began about 12-13 years ago as a means to attract people to Alvordton and help fund their volunteer fire department.

which began at 1pm in association with the event. Before beginning the parade, a prayer was said over the event and for the entirety of the weekend’s events.

The national anthem was then performed with the crowd joining in just before the announcement of the parade’s grand marshal for this year. The parade was led by the Grand Marshal this year who happened to be the Florence Township Fire Department.

This year the parade consisted of 63 vehicles representing the different departments and organizations around and surrounding Edon. After the fun of

the parade the rest of the day consisted of opportunities to take part in a coed slow pitch tournament out at Walz Park, a live petting zoo that was held out at Baker Park from 2pm-6pm and the car show which was set up in the parking lot of the Wellness Huddle from 5pm-7pm.

The weekend’s festivities wrapped up around 10pm on Saturday evening after a full two days of events held within the community. Edon Days was another one written down in the books as a successful fun filled weekend with beautiful weather and great company.

1959 JOHN DEERE…This John Deere was the first 4-wheel tractor made and less than one hundred of them were made.

Edgerton Planning Commission Approves Parcel Splits

By: India Kenner

THE VILLAGE REPORTER india@thevillagereporter.com

The Edgerton Village Planning Commission met on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, at 5:15 pm. Village Fiscal Officer Denise Knecht started the meeting off with a Roll call in attendance were Mayor Bob Day, Camie Hicks, Lance Bowsher, and Preston Knecht. Day motioned to approve the July 19th Planning Commission meeting minutes, and Hicks seconded. With no communications, petitions, or claims of the public.

The commission moved on to discussion for consideration to approve the lot split of Parcel No 061280-17-065.000 and the split of Parcel No 061-21001-003.000.

Village Administrator Dawn Fitzcharles explained why the owners want to split Parcel No 061-280-17065.000 for future family planning.

As for Parcel No 061-210-01-003.000, the property has been contracted to sell and a garage is being constructed. Bowsher motioned to approve the lot splits seconded by Knecht.

The Edgerton Village Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 5:20 pm.

Village Of Edgerton To Hold Immunization Clinics

The Village of Edgerton in conjunction with the Williams County Health Department will be providing immunization clinics beginning later this month.

“The collaboration between Williams County Health Department and communities is vital for enhancing public health services and ensuring that residents have access to essential healthcare resources”, said the Village of Edgerton in a press release.

The Williams County Health Department's partnership with the

Village of Edgerton to provide immunization clinics exemplifies this commitment to community health.”

“Shared spaces allow for the efficient delivery of health services, making it easier for residents to receive necessary immunizations without the barriers often associated with traditional healthcare settings.”

“We are grateful for the health departments willingness to serve our community and residents of Edgerton are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Call to schedule an appointment.”

Council Discusses Maintenance & Nuisance Violations

Metamora Village Council held a regular session on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 7:00

p.m.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Mossing.

The minutes for July 15, 2024, were approved as written. John Schwab, Cubmaster for Cub Scout Pack 239, was in attendance to discuss the annual Cub Cart Race scheduled for Saturday, September 14th, with a rain date scheduled for September 21st.

The mayor's report included the review of the sheriff’s report for June and a discussion on the upcoming Ten-Mile ditch assessment meeting.

The council approved the purchase of a 60-gallon tank for watering flowers around town. They also considered the

reallocation of funds in various expense lines and approved the reallocation of monies in both the Porter Memorial Fund and the General Fund. It was noted that maintenance worker Jagodzinski will be on paternity leave beginning August 7th, and maintenance worker Condon is scheduled for pesticide testing on August 12th.

The council agreed on the schedule for maintenance during their absence and put out a notice informing residents about the leaf pick-up schedule change. Regarding committee reports, there were discussions on the credit card policy, tree removal at the park, and sewer repairs at 272 Maple St. The council also approved the payment of bills as per the authorization.

In old business, the following matters were discussed and decisions were made:

-A review of the movie night event occurred, affirming its success and the decision to make it an annual event.

-The council deliberated on the procurement of grants for road repairs and parking lot renovations. It was decided that Lumbrezer would contact the Maumee Valley Planning Commission to initiate the process for obtaining grants.

In the new business segment, a motion was put forward by Siefker to waive the park rental fee for the 5/6th Grade Tackle Football’s use of the park and restrooms on Sunday, August 11th at 5:00 p.m. Miller seconded the motion, and it was approved by the council.

Additionally, the Zoning

Appeals Board met prior to this meeting and approved a variance, which will be submitted to the council at their next meeting.

The Zoning Report addressed concerns regarding properties at 219 Fulton St., 225 Maple St., and 202 W. Main St. Issues of tall grass, junk accumulation, fencing requirements, and miscellaneous items were discussed with the respective property owners.

Moreover, the installation of storm drains at APC was noted, and it was decided that these drains do not need to be added to the sewer map. A discussion was held regarding sending letters to residents with maintenance/nuisance violations. It was suggested that engaging with property owners directly regarding the issues would be preferable. Consequently, a decision was made to procure door hangers for violation notifications, which would include the Zoning Inspector's contact information and ordinance violation details. Furthermore, there was a detailed discussion about industrial zoning and potential future developments.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m. and the next regular meeting will be held on August 19th at 8:00 p.m.

Is It Really So?

By: Dr. Jerry Bergman, Montpelier, Ohio

A Century Of Teaching Racism In Public School

OPINION COLUMN

For good reasons it is a rare textbook today that openly teaches racism, but it was very commonly taught in the past. The first major scientist to openly teach racism was Charles Darwin. His racist worldview is even evident in the title of his most famous book, The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection or the Preservation of Favored Races in the Struggle for Life.

Darwin’s 1871 book, The Descent of Man, Chapter Seven titled, “On the Races of Man” contains forty pages that covers in detail his racist conclusions about humans.

Darwin concluded from his interactions with the Tierra del Fuego natives that it was hard to believe “how wide was the difference between savage and civilized man.” Darwin concluded that the gap was “greater than between a wild and domesticated animal… Viewing such men, one can hardly make oneself believe they are fellow-creatures, and inhabitants of the same world. …. At night, five or six human beings, naked and scarcely protected from the wind and rain of this tempestuous climate, sleep on the wet ground coiled up like animals” (Darwin, 1839, p. 238).

Furthermore, Darwin added, “At some future period, not very distant as measured by centuries, the civilized races of man will almost certainly exterminate and replace throughout the world the savage races” as part of the process of evolution by natural selection (The Descent of Man 1871, p. 201). Darwin also wrote in 1893 that in the future, “an endless number of the lower races will have been eliminated by the higher civilized races throughout the world.” (Darwin, Charles Darwin: His Life told in an Autobiographical Chapter p. 69).

Humans that Darwin concluded were clearly “inferior” to White Europeans included Hottentots, Negroes, New Zealanders, and Australians. The “superior” races included the Europeans and those superior individuals that evolved by natural selection “from barbarians” (1871, p. 404).

Darwin also noted that he believed the Hottentots were evolutionarily even lower than the Negro, and “If it could be proved that the Hottentot had descended from the Negro, I think he would be classed under the Negro group, however much he might differ in color and other important characters from Negroes.” (The Origin of Species 1859, p. 424).

Darwin, one of the most esteemed scientists that ever lived, greatly influenced science textbook writers. Some examples from only one category, geography, include Steinweher’s 1870 textbook titled Primary Geography (Van Antwerp, Bragg & Co., Cincinnati, OH). He wrote in Lesson 12 titled “The Races of Men” that “There are five races. … the white and the black, the red, the yellow, and the brown races. The white or Caucasian race is superior to all and exceeds any other race…The greater proportion of the civilized people live in Europe and America and belong to the white race. They know more than other nations. This is the reason why they are more powerful and live more comfortably.” The author then discusses the “Half-civilized people…and the Savage, or uncivilized people.” (pp. 16-18).

Another leading geography textbook, Eclectic Physical Geography (1888) by Professor Russell Hinman (American Book Company, New York, NY), wrote that of “The mental development of ….the woolly-haired and brown skin type…. as a whole is lower that of the other [racial] types…All races of this type are native in the southern hemisphere, which is thus characterized in its human, as well in its animal inhabitants, by a relatively low state of development.” The “mental development [of the] straight-haired type of mankind.. .. is higher as a rule than in the woolly-haired type.” (pp. 359-361).

One other example, also by Professor Russell Hinman, in Eclectic Elementary Geography, (American Book Company, New York, NY, 1883) concluded that “The Ethiopian race lives principally in Africa. The black people are celled negroes….The Caucasian race or white race is superior to all [other races]…. and exceeds every other race in numbers.” (p. 14).

One last example is from the text Essentials of Geography: First Book by Professors Albert Perry Brigham and Charles T. McFarlane (American Book Company, New York, NY 1916).

The authors opine about Blacks that “Most of the African natives are still savage and ignorant in spite of efforts made to educate them.” (p. 240).

These racists statements, although an enormous embarrassment today, reveal the harm of rejecting the conclusions of the clear teaching that Adam and Eve were our first parents, and that all men have descended from them. Thus, all men are brothers, and there is only one “race,” the human race.

These statements also help explain why so many well-educated persons became active in the Ku Klux Klan and other organizations that opposed basic civil rights for all Americans.

True science has now vindicated the teaching of the Bible and has rejected the racist teaching of evolutionism.

*My new book containing all of my columns for 2023 titled Tackling Tough Issues is available for sale at The Village Reporter office at 115 Broad Street in Montpelier. The book and 30 of my best-selling books are sold in Miller’s New Market off of Main Street in Montpelier.

*Dr. Bergman is a multi-award-winning teacher and author. He has taught in the science and psychology area for over 40 years at the University of Toledo Medical College, Bowling Green State University, and other colleges. His 9 degrees include a Doctorate from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He has over 1,800 publications in both scholarly and popular science journals that have been translated into 13 languages. His publications are in over 2,400 college libraries in 65 countries. Bergman has spoken over 2,000 times at colleges and churches in America, Canada, Europe, the South Sea Islands, and Africa.

DEFIANCE COUNTY FAIR

SENIOR FAIR - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18

& 6:00PM-10:00PM Rides Open

PM Straw Loading Contest-Infield

Glass Artwork

PM Kids Pedal Pull -Show Arena

PM Xtreme Cheer Challenge (Free Grandstand)

Petting Zoo/Pig Races (3 Shows Daily)

DEFIANCE COUNTY FAIR

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONT.

MONDAY, AUGUST 19

2:00PM-8:00PM

6:00PM-10:00PM Rides

6:00 PM

of Colors -Grandstand 6:10 PM Parade of Junior Fair Youth Organizations Introduction of 2024 Jr Fair Royalty Antique Tractor Parade

7:00 PM Parade of Bands followed by FV Young Farmers Pig Catch

American Petting Zoo/Pig Races (3 Shows Daily)

Dobson/One Man Band (3 shows daily)

Rotz Entertainment (2 Shows)

T.J Hill (3 Shows Daily)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

2:00PM-8:00PM

6:30 PM Harness Racing (First Night; Free Grandstand)

T.J Hill (3 Shows Daily)

DEFIANCE COUNTY FAIR

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONT.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

Stem: Cool Science Activities at Multi-Purpose Bldg 10:00AM-11:00AM Coloring with the Royal Court at Multi-Purpose Bldg 10:00AM-2:00PM Clowns and Facepainting 12:00 Noon Kids Craft to Go at Multi-Purpose Bldg

1:00PM-5:00PM & 6:00PM-10:00PM Rides Open

1:00PM-3:00PM Horsin’Around at Horse Arena - Stick horse races and more at horse arena

2:00 PM Soil & Water Conservation District Program at Multi-Purpose Bldg

4:45 PM .................................................... Kids Raffle Drawing @ under Grandstand

5:00 PM ........................................ Feeder Calf Auction/Support Price @ Show Arena

6:00 PM ....................... Junior Fair Sweepstakes Showmanship: Starts at Horse Arena

7:00 PM .............................................................. NTPA National Tractor Pullers Assc.

TBD All American Petting Zoo/Pig Races (3 Shows Daily)

TBD Andy Rotz Entertainment (2 Shows) TBD Magician T.J Hill (3 Shows Daily)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

9:00 AM Junior Fair Livestock Sale

6:00PM-10:00PM Rides Open

6:30 PM Demolition Derby ($15 Grandstand; $20 Infield)

7:00-10:00PM Sr. Fair Entries, Merchants, and Ag Hall Entries Released

TBD All American Petting Zoo/Pig Races (3 Shows Daily)

TBD Magician T.J Hill (3 Shows Daily)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

6:00 AM Jr. Fair (Still) Project Release 10:00AM-6:00PM Flea Market 1:00PM-5:00PM & 6:00PM-10:00PM Rides Open

5:30 PM Truck Pulls (Free Grandstand; Infield $15)

TBD All American Petting Zoo/Pig Races

WEST UNITY AREA NEWS

The West Unity Eagle was established in March 1878. By 1887, its name was changed to The Chief. In 1890, its name was changed to The West Unity Reporter. In 1976 The West Unity Reporter merged with The Stryker Advance to become The Advance Reporter. In 2010 The Advance Reporter merged with The Edon Commercial to become The Village Reporter

130 YEARS AGO

August 1894

Seventy years ago on Saturn day, Adam Tracht of Kunkle, at first stood on American soil. He came from Germany with his parents at the age of 10.

Wm. Gardner leaves tomorrow for Lake George for a stay of a few days.

The barn of O. E. Ely, just west of Hamler, burned Sunday night.

Looking Back At What We Read Years Ago

WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO WITHIN THE NEWSPAPER PUBLICATIONS THAT BECAME "THE VILLAGE REPORTER" Williams County Historic Reflection

Monday the well men commenced to put down a well for the use of the Alvordton school. The excavation for the new building was commenced at the same time.

The John Robison Big Show will be in West Unity on Aug. 27.

120 YEARS AGO

August 1904

Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Jones will go to the World's Fair at St. Louis.

John Fletcher Davidson, 61, passed away Aug. 21. He served three years in the 3rd P.V.C. in the Civil War.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Faier, Aug. 20, a daughter.

Married Aug. 2, Mr. Howard Ely of Fayette and Miss Marjie Haley of Northwest. They will spend a few days at the World's Fair in St. Louis and then expect to make their home near West Unity.

110 YEARS AGO

August 1914

George Geesey left for Tupelo, Miss., where he is instructor in the Military Institute.

Peter Smith and wife have received a letter from Rev. Shenert, from Italy saying he was well, but unable to get passage home. Everything here was in turmoil.

Miss Reba Swisher returned home yesterday from a visit with her sister Mrs. Lois Landis of Toledo.

Frank Shaffer and wife, southeast of town and Miss Emma Randels were at Ransom, Mich., attending the funeral of their cousin Carl Burt.

Jason Crow, 52, former well-known farmer of Jefferson township, died at the home of his sister, Friday of heart disease.

100 YEARS AGO

August 1924

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Rupp received a telegram, stating that their son Emerson is in the Marine Hospital at Mass. The ship on which he was returning from England was struck by a hurricane, one of the worst ever known on the Atlantic, and Emerson fell 15 feet on his back.

Mrs. Mabel Pancoast Poucher after a long illness, passed away on Tuesday morning Aug. 5, at her home in Toledo.

Miss Mary Peppard was taken very ill, Tuesday morning, suffering a stroke of paralysis.

Mrs. Frankie May Yohn came last Thursday night from Tampico, Mexico, to visit her father, L. A. May.

Two attempts to rob Pioneer business places were made last week on successive evenings, one being a failure. In the other case a quantity of goods being taken, largely cigars and cigarettes.

90 YEARS AGO

August 1934

Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Fisher celebrated tier 60th wedding anniversary, Aug. 22.

R.R. Newcomb has been named as acting postmaster for West Unity.

West Unity schools opened with an enrollment of 380 pupils.

Williams County 4-H Club members leave for a trip to Niagara Falls.

The Kunkle rural mail route is to be discontinued. Henry Kunkle who has been their mail carrier for the past 25 years is being transferred to a route out of Pioneer.

80 YEARS AGO

August 1944

Mrs. Neil Brown was home a low days ago proudly displaying a 35-inch pike she caught in Morrison Lake, where she and her husband have been during summer.

Mrs. Charles Orewiler and sons returned home from Boston, where they were guests to see to which Charles is assigned.

70 YEARS AGO

August 1954

Miss Ann Altman became the bride of A2C Ralph Hollingshead in the Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Fisher officiating.

Marilyn June Newcomb will receive her nursing diploma Sept. 2 from St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing.

60 YEARS AGO

August 1964

Mary Thomas, principal of West Unity elementary and Roger Fair, principal of High School and Joe Berthold plus approximately 40 other teachers prepare for another school term.

West Unity village budget for next

year set at $79,017.

50 YEARS AGO

August 1974

Phillip Stotz of Route 2, West Unity has received a four year NROTC scholarship and has been appointed a midshipman in the United States Naval Reserve.

Dr. Vijit Nopkhun has been appointed to the medical staff of Williams County General Hospital. Dr. Nopkhun is a native of Thailand and graduated from Mahidal Medical University of Bangkok. His internship was at St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center of Toledo.

STRYKER AREA NEWS

The Stryker Advance was established

in 1884. In 1976 The Stryker Advance merged with The West Unity Reporter to become The Advance Reporter. In 2010 The Advance Reporter merged with The Edon Commercial to become The Village Reporter.

120 YEARS AGO

August 1904

A bowling alley is one of the attractions at L.E. Peugeot's place of amusement.

A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Miller at Tiffin River.

On Saturday 280 of the 300 voters in the township, outside the village of Stryker, exercised the right of suffrage. Of this number 149 voted wet, 126 dry CONTINUED ON PAGE B5

1838 - Henry D. Alvord

Henry D. Alvord, founder of the village of Alvordton and its first postmaster, was born. Henry D. Alvord was born in Allegany County, N.Y. on July 31, 1838. The Alvord family settled for a short time in Fulton County before locating in Section 20 of Millcreek Township in 1842. The 1882 Goodspeed history of Williams County states that Alvord “worked on the home farm till 19 years old, went to Bureau County, Ill., for a year, returned and passed the next four years in attending school and again assisting on the farm. In 1864, he began business at Primrose, carrying on a dry goods store, an ashery, and filling the position of postmaster. He served as justice of the peace from 1873 to 1879, was appointed notary public in 1879, and in 1881 was appointed postmaster at Alvordton. In the spring of 1881, with the advent of the railroad, he purchased an additional farm and laid out the town of Alvordton and procured the location of the station at the place, which is now growing rapidly.” In 1882 Alvord completed an $8,000 brick hotel on the south side of Alvordton’s Main Street, west of Michigan Avenue. The building still stands, but the brick exterior is now covered with siding. Henry Alvord died January 21, 1917, and was buried in Bryan’s Fountain Grove Cemetery. Henry Alvord is shown on the right in the middle row of this vintage image of early Alvordton businessmen from the Kevin Maynard collection.

AquaBounty Announces Significant Net Losses

By: Jacob Kessler

THE VILLAGE REPORTER jacob@thevillagereporter.com

AquaBounty released its second quarter 2024 financial results on August 6th. The report highlighted financial losses the company recently experienced, while also highlighting a few plans for the future.

“AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQB) (“AquaBounty” or the “Company”), a land-based aquaculture company utilizing technology to enhance productivity and sustainability, today announced the company’s financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024.”

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“Second Quarter 2024 Highlights and Recent Developments Net loss in the second quarter of 2024 was up significantly at $50.5 million as compared to $6.5 million in the second quarter of 2023.

The current period loss included a non-cash impairment charge of $44.5 million against the longlived assets of the Indiana farm and certain equipment from the Ohio farm, which have been sold or made available for sale.”

“Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled $0.7 million as of June 30, 2024, as compared to $9.2 million as of December 31, 2023.”

“On April 18, 2024, the company executed a bridge loan agreement for $10.0 million, secured by the assets of its Indiana and Ohio farms. The company utilized $6.5 million from the facility, which was repaid on July 26, 2024.”

“The sale of the Indiana farm, which included certain equipment from the Ohio farm, was completed on July 26, 2024 for $9.2 million, net of expenses.”

“On June 7, 2024, David F. Melbourne Jr. was promoted to Chief Executive Officer, in conjunction with the Company's succession plan. Sylvia Wulf continues as the non-executive Chair of AquaBounty's Board of Directors.”

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

"Our focus during the second quarter was securing a buyer for the Indiana farm and continuing to explore a variety of financing initiatives to maintain liquidity," said Dave Melbourne, AquaBounty's President and Chief Executive Officer.

"With the sale of the Indiana farm now complete, we will continue to work with our investment banking partner to extend our cash runway, including the sale of additional equipment assets from our Ohio farm.”

"While our net loss in the second quarter was up significantly, driven in large part by the non-cash im-

pairment charge taken against our farm assets, the team continues to identify opportunities to preserve cash and reduce operating expenses.”

“We completed a sale of conventional Atlantic salmon eggs from our Prince Edward Island ("PEI") operations' winter spawn to a large net-pen salmon farmer at the beginning of the quarter.”

“In addition, we have secured a large follow-up order from the same customer for additional conventional eggs from our summer spawn.”

“Our Research and Development team made further progress in PEI on our breeding, fish health and nutrition, and gene editing initiatives.”

“This work supports important advances that will be valuable for the future of our business, supporting both traditional net-pen and land-based farming operations," continued Melbourne.”

Further on in the statement, examples are given as to what could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by “such forward-looking statements”.

“One of these items pertains to “our ability to raise additional funds in sufficient amounts on a timely basis, on acceptable terms, or at all; including our ability to sell additional equipment from the Ohio farm to generate liquidity to fund ongoing operations.”

“Another such line also states, “our ability to finance our Ohio farm through the placement of municipal bond.”

Since the news was released, AquaBounty’s stock has taken a sharp decline and stood at $1.39 at the time of writing.

A request for comment was sent to AquaBounty’s media contact organization Fahlgren Mortine. The request for comment revolved around the selling of equipment at the Ohio farm and also asked about the company’s future plans with the site. No response has been received as of this writing.

Looking Back At What We Read Years Ago

and five ballots were thrown out as mutilated or improperly marked.

110 YEARS AGO

August 1914

Aug.5, Marjory M. Spaulding became the bride of Leland E. Drum. Miss Mary Strong and Leo Brighton were married Aug. 5. Mrs. Mary Stubbs celebrated her 93rd birthday Saturday.

The new farm residence of George Scheer, was completely destroyed by fire.

Stryker's first Chautauqua last week was a huge success.

100 YEARS AGO

August 1924

After nine years J.P. Lantz has sold his grocery to Art Erney.

90 YEARS AGO

August 1934

Born to Rev. and Mrs. Paul Erney at Middlepointe on Aug. 3, a son named Norman Eugene.

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Sullivan named Richard Lamont.

80 YEARS AGO

August 1944

Alice Jane Conkey has enlisted in the waves.

Miss Margaret Jane Wakefield became the bride of Raymond Gansmiller on August 6.

70 YEARS AGO

August 1954

Miss Joanne Warner, Stryker and Jerry McDowell of Defiance, exchanged vows on August, 7.

Mrs. Clara Partee, 70 died August 11.

Carol Bretthauer of West Unity became the bride of Vernon Sloan on August 8. Plans are complete for the 35th Annual Homecoming and Labor Day Celebration starting Friday when a queen will be picked. Saturday evening, Kiddies Parade. Community Church services Sunday and a big parade and all day celebration Monday.

60 YEARS AGO

August 1964

David Mock returned from a two year term in the Army.

The village has located an unusually strong vein of water to give the village an added supply. The well is on the Ira Graber farm, north of N. Elizabeth Street.

Mary Ellen Louys will be a freshman at Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio.

EDON AREA NEWS

The Edon Independent was established in 1895 ceasing publication in 1906. A few months later in 1906 The Edon Commercial was established. In 2010 The Edon Commercial was merged with The Advance Reporter to become The Village Reporter.

80 YEARS AGO

August 1944

Misses Sue Foster, Betty Herman, Celia Griggs, Madelyn Rockey and Pau-

line Burkhardt were at Cold Springs several days last week for an outing.

Billie and Marjorie Bowles and Gene McCrea had their tonsils removed at Angola last Thursday.

70 YEARS AGO

August 1954

Four Blakeslee girls, Karen Walz, Marcia Thiel, Linda and Norma Hug won first place in the Class I at the 4-H Talent Show held at Montpelier. They sang and acted out Tennessee Wig Walk.

Beth Kuehn of St. Francis, Kansas is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Paul Houk and family. She came back with the Russell Kuckuck and Herman Kaltenbach families who had been on a western trip to Denver, Colorado, and stopped to see Rev. Kuehn and family in Kansas.

Mr. & Mrs. Ora Stayner and Mr. & Mrs. Ira Knoll were dinner guests of their parents Mr. & Mrs. Cardinal Wolff at-Captain's Cabin on Crooked Lake, Monday evening. The occasion honored Mr. & Mrs. Stayner on their first wedding anniversary.

60 YEARS AGO

August 1964

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Mettler and Mr. & Mrs. Guy Flegal left a week ago Thursday for New York City for a sight seeing and attended the World's Fair. They visited Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sitterly and family in Bokonia, Long Island.

Mr. & Mrs. Earle Headley and Mr. & Mrs. Kermit Headley spent Thursday evening with Owen Headley to remind him of his 86th birthday. Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Reese of Coldwater brought a carry-in dinner. Other callers were Mrs. Larry Hinkle and children, Mrs. David Watson and baby and their mother Mrs. Earle Headley.

50 YEARS AGO

August 1974

Jan Lynette Walz and Howard Allen Dean were harried at the Clear Lake Lutheran Chapel on August 10 at 2:30 in the afternoon. Barb Imm was maid of honor and Steve Rockey served as best nan. Norman Coles and Don Lump spent from Thursday til Monday at Robinett's Resort in Randall Lake. They report good catches of fish.

40 YEARS AGO

August 1984

As of August 3, several Edon youngsters had fared well at the Ohio State Fair. Frank Parrish had the grand champion crossbread gilt class overall while brother Steve was the reserve champion in the same class. The boys, who are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Parrish, placed third in senior showmanship (Frank) and 4th in junior showmanship (Steve).

30 YEARS AGO

August 1994

Western Kentucky University announced that Jennifer Lee Swank, of Edon, was on the president's list for the 1994 Spring quarter.

20 YEARS AGO August 2004

Kenny and Gail (Stayner) Reitzel, parents of daughter Josie and husband Jody Osborn and son Jimmy Reitzel, are celebrating their silver wedding anniversary on Wednesday, August 4. To celebrate, they are going on a second honeymoon to the New England States.

THE ADVANCE REPORTER (EASTERN WILLIAMS COUNTY & VILLAGE OF FAYETTE NEWS)

In 1976 The West Unity Reporter merged with The Stryker Advance to become The Advance Reporter. In 2003 The Advance Reporter expanded to cover Fayette, Ohio news. In 2010 The Advance Reporter merged with The Edon Commercial to become The Village Reporter.

40 YEARS AGO

August 1984

The Reverend J. Philip Shankster of Pulaski recently became the pastor of the West Franklin United Methodist Church and the Pulaski United Methodist Church.

Stryker Homecoming will be held August 25 with a full day of activities planned.

30 YEARS AGO

August 1994

A new restaurant named Just Like Grandma's has opened in West Unity. The restaurant in the former Lunch Box location, is owned by Jackie and Rodney Keefer.

Carl Snyder has been named interim superintendent of the Millcreek West Unity Schools upon the resignation of James Hutchinson.

A son was born to Jerianna and Troy Grime on August 10, named Kayne Alan. The new West Unity resident weighed in at six pounds 13 1/2 ounces.

20 YEARS AGO

August 2004

For Stryker wrestling stand - out Jacob Hale, the beginning of August could prove to be an impressive one. Already honored with the opportunity this young man is doing what many athletes only dream about. Competing at the national level.

The motion hearing to suppress evidence on the Robert Miller attempted murder for hire trial was once again postponed Wednesday morning, August 4. Miller, Fayette is accused of trying to hire someone to kill his father Howard Miller. Mr. Miller was arrested in January of 2004 but later released in April on a property bond.

THE VILLAGE REPORTER

(WILLIAMS COUNTY - FULTON COUNTY AREA NEWS & SPORTS) In 2010 The Advance Reporter merged with The Edon Commercial to become The Village Reporter. In 2013 The Wauseon Reporter merged with The Village Reporter. Over time since 2010, the newspaper expanded coverage to all the communities of Williams & Fulton Counties in Northwest Ohio to become today's format of The Village Reporter.

10 YEARS AGO August 2014

Paula Jane Rupp of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Francis Kevin Daugherty of Fort Wayne, Indiana would like to announce their engagement. The couple plan to marry on September, 20, 2014 at the Emmanuel Community Church at 12222 West Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Becca Miller of West Unity took her rabbit project to State Fair. Her rabbits placed well and she participated in several competitions. She placed 1st in her age group in Breed Identification, second in the Rabbit Skillathon for her age group, and 4th overall. She also placed third in her age division in the Rabbit Judging Competition.

Williams County Historic

Reflection

1943 - Ottokee Store

By India Kenner

THE VILLAGE REPORTER

india@thevillagereporter.com

The Bryan Board of Public Affairs met on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 at 5 pm. All board members were in attendance. Chair Karen Ford, Vice Chair Annette Schreiner, board members Dick Long, Jim Salsbury, and Bob Eyre. Also in attendance were ClerkTreasurer John Lehner, Director of Utilities Derek Schultz, Mayor Carrie Schlade, and a few members of the community.

ing to order at 5 pm. After the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call the board

approved the July 16th meeting minutes. No comments for public concerns so the meeting moved on to discussion and resolution to discontinue BMU internet services.

Schultz explained the history of the internet service and the plan would be to disconnect the service on December 9th at 4 pm. Many factors contribute to this decision including a decline in revenue, current market

Discontinuing BMU internet services will not affect fiber services provided by the department. The board regrettably approved discontinuing BMU internet services.

Next on the agenda was the effect of semi-monthly disbursements. Vice Chair Schreiner made the motion to pay the bills.

Ford asked for comments from BPA and staff. Bob Eyre asked Schultz a few questions regarding electricity usage. The entire board thanked the power plant workers and the Communication Department.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 pm. The next Bryan Board of Public Affairs meeting is Tuesday, August 20th at 5 pm.

The following photo shows an older store building that used to stand in Ottokee. The photo was taken back on July 14th, 1943. The photo was provided by the Fulton County Historical Society.

BRYAN BOARD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

PHOTO BY INDIA KENNER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER DROPPING INTERNET .... The Bryan BPA approved ending internet services provided by BMU.

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Why do bad things happen to good people?

It’s an age-old question that puts God in the crosshairs. The heart of the question is why a good God allows bad things to happen to people — especially people who are trying to live a good life.

There are no easy answers, but here’s my best attempt at offering some possible reasons.

REASON #1 –Bad Things are the Consequences of Sin [Bad Decisions].

A man who commits murder may be given undeserved forgiveness by the loved ones of the

“One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” So, the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of

What does it mean to worship God? Is it a time of singing? Is it a time of prayer? Do we say it is an hour of our time spent with a group of people in a room on Sunday morning (or another designated hour)? Do we get more specific and categorize worship as the time in which we sing a block of songs to God during our church service?

PASTOR'S PONDERINGS

- Pastor Steve Wilmot, Edgerton, OhioWHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO PEOPLE?

person he killed, but he still must stand before a judge and jury, and most likely go to prison. It doesn’t matter the family forgave him. There are still consequences for bad actions.

God created us with free will — the freedom to make our own decisions. But God also made clear that the decisions we make carry consequences — good or bad.

“And the Lord God commanded the man, ‘You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will

certainly die’” (Genesis 2.16-17).

Adam and Eve used their freedom to disobey a clear and direct commandment of God. That decision caused awful circumstances, and not just for them but for every generation that came after them… including ours. As a result of that bad decision, their knowledge of God was screwed up. Belonging was replaced by rejection. Fear and anxiety took the place of peace. Innocence was traded for shame and guilt. Intimacy in relationships was exchanged with strife

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE

- Mike Kelly, Retired Pastor, Bryan, OhioTHE BEGGAR

Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”

Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping, and praising God.” (Acts 3:1-9) Quite an exciting story, isn’t it? Peter has no money to give but he gives so much greater a gift, the ability to walk for the first time ever!

And look at the joy it brings! And in the next verses, Peter is able to give a salvation message to the Jews in the Temple. Miracle, Joy,

Salvations! Where is that today? Where is it in today’s church? Where are the miracles? Where is the joy? Where are the salvations?

Where are the Peters and Johns, those filled with such boldness that they help a lame man to stand to see his ankles and feet immediately strengthened and he walks for the first time ever in his life?

Where are the Christians so filled with joy that they find themselves leaping and praising God? Where is the expectation that God will do great and mighty things if we but ask and trust?

Most of us who still go

TWO MINUTE DRILL

- Rex Stump, Wauseon, OhioWHAT IS WORSHIP?

and conflict.

It’s easy to be misled into thinking that deciding to do what we know is wrong won’t hurt us. It might happen to other people, but not to us. God says differently. “Don’t be misled; remember that you can’t ignore God and get away with it: a man will always reap just the kind of crop he sows! If he sows to please his own wrong desires, he will be planting seeds of evil and he will surely reap a harvest of spiritual decay and death; but if he plants the good things of the Spirit, he will reap the everlasting life that the Holy Spirit gives him” (Galatians 6.7-8).

This truth is selfevident in agriculture. If you plant corn, you’ll harvest corn not tomatoes. If you plant an apple tree, you’ll reap apples not grapes. Sadly, we don’t carry this universal pattern into

to church, go with no real expectation that God will show up in some mighty way. We go out of habit or obedience to God's Word. We go to sing songs that sometimes focus us on God and His majesty, to listen to a sermon maybe hoping to get something out of it we can take to work tomorrow, to see friends and keep abreast of their lives.

But imagine going to church and seeing the manifestation of God’s glory next Sunday. Imagine watching God show up to speak to us. Imagine God coming down in His Glory and sitting with us to enjoy our praises.

Imagine God healing a broken body or a broken spirit. I want what the beggar got! I want to be healed by God. I want to share that joy with everyone I meet. I want to leap and praise God without inhibitions.

I want to be able to worship without anyone caring if my hands are

I believe worship is more than just 20 minutes of singing, more than just an hour event on Sunday morning, or a time of quiet devotion to God. Worship includes singing, praying, AND working, playing, serving, and even learning at school.

our decisions.

When we sow a sinful action, we will not reap good results. When we plant a bad decision, we will not harvest something good in return. We reap what we sow. This is often the reason bad things happen to people — they make decisions contrary to the revealed will of God in the Bible. When bad things happen to us or others because of the wrong choices we’ve made, all we tend to see is the hurt and the suffering. We fail to realize there is a cause for it, and the fault doesn’t lie at God’s feet.

REASON #2 – Bad Things Can Develop Character. “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them” (Rom. 8.28).

raised or if I shout an “Alleluia” or “Amen” during a sermon. I want to go to work tomorrow and boldly tell everyone what God did yesterday at church. What He did for me! I want to share His praises with the waitress and the clerk and my neighbor. I want to see miracles and salvations and healings.

The question is: Am I willing to be that beggar?

Am I willing to let people see my brokenness? I am willing to be so exposed that others know how messed up I am?

Am I willing to let someone pray over me?

Am I willing to let someone pull me up? There is no faith needed to be the beggar. He just sat there asking for money. He had no expectation of being healed.

He wasn't crying out “heal me”. He was just begging. Am I willing to cry out to God? Am I willing to accept from God what he wants to give me even if it isn’t

Most Christians know that verse by heart, but we don’t know what God’s “purpose” for us is — that purpose for which he is working everything, good AND bad, together for good. Read the next verse. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.” God’s aim for you and me is to develop the character of Jesus in us. Below the surface and behind the scenes that’s what God is up to in our lives, including bad things that happen to us. You want to know what the character of Jesus looks like? “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control” [Gal.

what I think I want?

Am I willing to be humiliated everyday with my needs being evident to all? Am I willing to ask everyone for help? Or will I keep it all quiet, fearing the exposure?

So, I’ll ask it again: “Am I willing to be vulnerable? Exposed? Openly broken? Are the miracles and joy and salvations still available if I’m willing to be that beggar? Maybe God hasn’t changed in 2000 years. Maybe he is the same today as He was then. Maybe God is waiting for us as the church to realize that we are not the Peters and Johns but the beggar. Maybe. We won’t know until we become aware that we are the beggar.

Mike Kelly is the founding pastor of Bryan’s Grace Community Church (retired) and Board Chairman of Bryan's Sanctuary Homeless Shelter and Williams County's Compassion (free) Medical Clinic.

Often, we categorize worship as a time of singing songs to God. (Unfortunately, sometimes we sing songs that focus more on how we feel about ourselves more than on the character and greatness of God.) But worship is more than singing.

One of the Hebrew words for worship is the word "avad." We read in Exodus 3:12 that when Moses encountered God in the burning bush moment, God told Moses, "I will be with you. And this is your sign that I am the one who has sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship (avad) God at this very mountain." Later in Exodus 9:1 we read, "Go

back to Pharaoh," the Lord commanded Moses. "Tell him, 'This is what the Lord, the God of the Hebrews, says: Let my people go, so they can worship (avad) me."

But this word is also translated to "serve" or "work." In Exodus 34, Moses is addressing God's people with His commands, "Six days you shall work (avad), but on the seventh day you shall rest. In plowing time and in harvest you shall rest." (ESV). Did you catch that? Same word, "avad" is used in describing work.

Maybe this is why the Apostle Paul said, "Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and

spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father." (Colossians 3:16-17) How would our attitudes and actions toward work, practice, and school change if we saw these as moments of worshipping God? God gave us minds to use at school. God gave us skills to use in competition. God gave us purpose and abilities to use at our places of employment. In each of these moments we don't worship what we are doing, but we consider them moments to worship God. All we have has been given to us by God, and to consider these moments as a time to give God glory.

Rex Stump is the Area Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and serves as a Pastor at True North Church in Wauseon, Ohio.

Blue Skies & Sunshine Provide Backdrop For Harrison Lake Gospel Drive-In

summer evening outside, serenaded by the musical stylings of Wauseon residents Sullivan and Jane Rosario Sunday evening.

By: Jesse Davis

THE VILLAGE REPORTER jesse@thevillagereporter.com

Perfect weather and music for the Lord were the backdrop for attendees at the Harrison Lake Gospel Drive-In Sunday evening.

Wauseon's Sullivan and Jane Rosario performed Christian hits including "Freedom" by Jesus Culture, "Ancient Gates" by Brooke Fraser, and "Great Are You Lord" by All Sons and Daughters during their more than hour-long performance.

More than 20 vehicles carrying several dozen people showed up for the concert, one of the last in this, the event's 60th season.

It will be the last year the event will take place at its long-time home at the intersection of County Road M and County Road 26-1, as the property has been or is in the process of being sold.

The concerts will return next year, albeit in a new location with a slightly different, as-of-yet undetermined name according to Monica Smith, with West

Franklin Community Church. The church has served as the rain location for the concerts and will now be the permanent home for the event.

"We thought they weren't going to have it this year and we were going to have it at our church," Smith said.

"Then Linda and Sherman said 'No, it will be here this year, but this will be the last year. We're going to be done, we're ready to retire from this as well.' So, we said would it be okay if we take it on and they said that would be awesome."

Smith said they have a concept for a new name which has not yet been finalized. "We're going to tweak the name a little bit, because it's not at Harrison Lake, and obviously it's not a drive-in," she said.

Remaining performances this year include Bob Pogue and The Gospel Girls on August 11, Bill and The Boys on August 18, and the Steve Raymond Family on August 25. The final performance is expected to include special guests and other surprises, according to Smith.

Never Let Go Ministries Presents To Juvenile Detention Center

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SPREADING THEIR MESSAGE … Pictured are Seth Resendez, Mary and Victor Juarez, Never Let Go, staff members and teachers of Juvenile Detention Center, Treya Brown, and Ashley Rice.

Never Let Go Ministries, Victor and Mary Juarez, of Edgerton, along with Seth Resendez, of Wauseon, went to the Juvenile Detention Center in Stryker to share their personal testimonies this past Wednesday, July 31.

Mary spoke about losing her son to an overdose in 2010, and how his death has affected her family ever since that day. Victor shared a perspective from being Marjoe’s stepfather, along with many statistics.

He also shared recovery pictures of people whom they have met, and a section of memorial pictures of many local people who have lost their life in an alcohol or drug related death.

Seth gave his testimony of how using alcohol and drugs has affected his life, and how he continues to fight every day to maintain his sobriety.

He told the youth that if they think it is bad there at JDC, that prison would be a lot worse, and that they would never want to end up there. The youth were

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We can’t grow in any of these character qualities without experiencing bad stuff. You can’t grow in love unless you’re around people who rub you the wrong way and hurt you and talk about you behind your back and irritate the snot out of you. When you choose to love them like Jesus does anyway, then Jesus’ love is more fully developed in your life.

Joy is the assurance God is in control; the confidence everything is going to be alright. Without going through

challenging times and choosing to trust God will get you through them, joy will always be absent from your life. You can’t mature in patience unless you go through hard times that don’t immediately go away when you pray.

You can’t foster faithfulness without facing difficult times which enable you to demonstrate your commitment to God and not give up no matter what.

When you begin to figure out what God is trying to develop in you

during the “bad” things that happen, you’ll quit complaining and blaming and start waiting to see what God is up to. More next time, but until then may you look and cooperate with what God is trying to do in you through the bad things that happen to you.

Steve Wilmot is a former Edgerton, Ohio area pastor who now seeks "to still bear fruit in old age" through writing. He is the author of seven books designed to assist believers to make steady progress on their spiritual journey.

Four County Students Pick-Up Information Packets For New Year

Opening day for Four County Career Center juniors and new students is Wednesday, August 14, 2024 and Thursday, August 15, 2024 for returning seniors.

The Career Center takes the concept of career and technical education beyond the traditional concept of focused training for a single profession and expands it to include clusters of training in a career field.

The 2024-2025 school year at Four County Career Center is opening its' doors to 1,000 new and returning students.

Upon completing their training, students receive a Career Passport containing a certificate documenting their training along with verification of employability skills. If they meet the graduation requirements of their high school, they also receive a diploma from their associate high school.

Students attend the Career Center classes starting at 8:45 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. Four County Career Center follows a closed lunch period policy requiring all students to

either purchase a lunch in the cafeteria or carry their own. Lunches conform to federal governmental standards for a nutritious student lunch.

All Four County Career Center associate districts provide bus transportation for students enrolled at the Career Center.

Students are urged to use the transportation provided by their local district. For students who must drive cars to school, a parking area is provided at the northwest side of the school building.

School closings and delays will be broadcast over the Archbold, Bryan, Defiance, and Napoleon radio stations as well as WTVG-13 TV, WTOL-11 TV, WNWO-24 TV, and FOX-36 TV in Toledo.

Additional information regarding the 2024-2025 school year along with the Student Handbook can be found on the Career Center website at www. fourcounty.net.

very respectful and shared thoughts after the PowerPoint presentation was over.

Every youth received either a T-shirt or a devotional. Much literature was available for them to take, along with the Never Let Go bracelets, frisbees, and other items.

Victor and Mary, and Seth, felt it was a blessing to be there, and to help encourage all of the youth to make better decisions in their lives.

Never Let Go Ministries is preparing for their 14th annual Cruise-In and 4th Fall Fest on Saturday, September 14, in Edgerton.

This is their big fundraiser, and they pray it will be a success to help them continue their mission of bringing awareness of the dangers of alcohol and substance abuse, along with helping to encourage those in recovery. You can follow Never Let Go Ministries on Facebook.

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SONGS IN THE SUNSHINE ... Attendees at the Harrison Lake Gospel Drive-In enjoy a beautiful

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PACKET PICK-UP ... To prepare them for the start of school, students attending Four County Career Center picked up their packets containing their schedules and other important information for the year. Shown receiving his packet from the Health Careers Instructor, Robin Hill (LEFT) is Hilltop student Scott Bowers enrolled in the Diesel Mechanics program (RIGHT).

PACKET PICK-UP ... To prepare them for the start of school, students attending Four County Career Center picked up their packets containing their schedules and other important information for the year. Shown receiving his packet from the Health Careers Instructor, Robin Hill (LEFT) is Evergreen student Joseph Okos enrolled in the Auto Collision Repair program (RIGHT).

Evergreen FFA Attends Truland Family Day

On July 20th, members of the Evergreen FFA attended the Truland Ag Family Day in Archbold. At this event, chapters from Fulton and Williams counties conducted a variety of different activities including crafts, outdoor games, and climbing into equipment.

The Evergreen FFA had seven

members in attendance and led a craft on making a John Deere tractor out of popsicle sticks. The kids were able to make the tractors with the guidance from the FFA members.

The Evergreen FFA would like to thank Truland Equipment for inviting the chapter to kids day this year.

Stryker Rotary Visited By District Governor

Timothy Ryan met with the Stryker Club at their regular meeting on Tuesday. He covered several items during his presentation: preparing a Legacy Sheet, passion for work on Polio eradication, and the upcoming conference.

The Governor asked the club what they had accomplished and were proud to be associated with. He wanted them to consider assembling a Legacy Sheet, often referred to as a Brag Sheet, and have them printed and displayed in areas where the local public has access.

This should be a good representation of what the club stands for and will communicate that to the public. People can learn what you stand for and, in many cases, common interests will drive them to become part of the organization.

During the discussion Governor Ryan learned that many years ago Stryker Rotary sponsored two local Polio vaccinations, and he suggested that fact be included on the Legacy Sheet.

The club also learned that long before Ryan joined the Rotary organization, he participated in administering the Polio vaccine in several foreign countries. He also updated the club that at the current time there are just seventeen cases of Polio worldwide.

The Governor’s approach to the

annual conference is breaking away from tradition. He is splitting the district into quadrants and asking the leadership of each to plan a mini conference using a set budgeted amount of funds.

He is requesting all conference activities are determined with input from members. In 2022 the conference had 180 Rotarians in attendance and last year that number declined to 170 Rotarians.

These conferences were very expensive when considering the number of members reached per dollar spent.

Using input from all the local clubs to determine activities he is expecting each mini conference to exceed the attendance of each of the two previous full conferences providing a much larger impact for each dollar spent.

The Governor’s final comments shared an idea in process concerning an international clean water project. The project will involve our district working with Rotarians from Canada.

Both districts are agricultural areas in need of improved water quality and share runoff water into Lake Erie. Clubs are showing interest and support knowing more details are forthcoming.

Pictured are the District Governor and his wife just to the right of the welcome sign shown with the Stryker Rotarians.

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HELPING OUT … FFA members (left to right) Kate, Molly, Callie, Nate, Taylor, Carson, and Meegan assisted kids by creating an agricultural craft as part of the Truland Family Day.

FAMILY DAY … The members of the Evergreen FFA spent the morning at Truland Equipment participating in the family day.

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High School Varsity Golf

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Pettisville Takes First At Edgerton Invitational

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FAYETTE EAGLE … Wyatt Bieber watches his putt last Thursday at Suburban Golf Course in the Edgerton Invitational. VIEW 72 PHOTOS OF THIS CONTEST FOR FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM

BULLDOG INVITE … Chandler Lloyd (Stryker) hits a tee shot during his round of 99 at Suburban Golf Course last Thursday.

High School Golf Summaries

BOYS GOLF

August 5, 2024

Defiance Citizen National Bank Invitational

DEFIANCE – Bryan’s Brayden Hall and Kai Dauber each fired a 79 to finish in the top ten individually and pace the Golden Bears to a fourth-place finish at Eagle Rock Golf Course.

Archbold took sixth after totaling a 341 as they were fronted by Grady Short with a 78.

TEAM SCORES: 1. Perrysburg 313; Wayne Trace 316; 3. Ottawa-Glandorf 322; 4. Bryan 334 (Brayden Hall 79, Kai Dauber 79, Drew Engstrom 88, Jaydan Deel 88); 5. Van Wert 340; 6. Archbold 341 (Grady Short 78, Zach Short 86, Griffen Valentine 88, Sonny Phillips 89); 7. Napoleon 344; 8. Defiance 363; T9. Lima Bath 372, Paulding 372; 11.

Tinora 373; 12. Ayersville 399; 13. Fairview 415

Wauseon Invitational

WAUSEON – Montpelier’s Owen Sommer placed third overall after firing a 77 and freshman CJ Fidler added an 84 to lead the Locos to the runner-up spot at Ironwood Golf Course.

Host Wauseon garnered third place led by top ten finishes from Ethan Schnitkey (80, 8th place) and Mykale Schneider (83, T-9th).

Kade Stewart posted an 84 for North Central who shot a 375 to place sixth and fellow BBC foe Stryker had a 387 led by Daniel Donovan (89) and Chandler Lloyd (91).

TEAM SCORES: 1. Miller City 318; 2. Montpelier 338 (Owen Sommer 77, CJ Fidler 84, Kenneth Smeltzer 88, Joel Saneholtz 89, Greyson Saneholtz 89); 3. Wauseon 356 (Ethan Schnitkey 80,

Mykale Schneider 83, Jack Alstaetter 95, Gavin Fisher 98); 4. Convoy Crestview 363; 5. Toledo Christian 367; 6. North Central 375 (Kade Stewart 84, Kahle Thompson 91, Masen Boles 99, Talen Reinbolt 101); 7. Antwerp 381; 8. MVCD 383; 9. Stryker 387 (Daniel Donovan 89, Chander Lloyd 91, William Donovan 103, Jacob Myers 104)

Sylvania Northview Invitational OTTAWA LAKE, MI – Pettisville totaled a 327 to finish eighth in a very strong field at the Sylvania Northview Invitational played at Legacy By Arthur Hills Golf Club in Ottawa Lake, Michigan.

Junior Jack Leppelmeier fronted the Blackbirds with a 76, Connor Elliot fired an 83 while Creighton Aeschliman and Gavin Knierim each added an 84.

TEAM SCORES: 1. St. Francis 290; 2. Northview Gold 298; 3. Anthony

Wayne 307; 4. Toledo St. John’s 310; T5. Genoa 318, Sylvania Southview 318; 7. Kalida 322; 8. Pettisville 327 (Jack Leppelmeier 76, Connor Elliot 83, Creighton Aeschliman 84, Gavin Knierim 84); T9. Findlay 331, Clay 331; 11. Bowling Green 332; 12. Fremont Ross 336; 13. Central Catholic 346; 14. Whitmer 365; 15. Northview Black 374; 16. Springfield 435

Evergreen 174, Emmanuel Christian 194

ADRIAN, MI – Hayden Timbrook, John Herdman, and Jake Farley each fired a 43 as Evergreen knocked off Emmanuel Christian and Edgerton in a tri-match at Woodlawn Golf Course.

At Woodlawn GC

EVERGREEN (174) – Hayden Timbrook 43, John Herdman 43, Jake Farley 43, Caden Beier 45; EMMANUEL

Central’s Talen Reinbolt stands over a putt during his round at Ironwood Golf Course.

WAUSEON FRESHMAN … Dominic Valvano looks to find the fairway on a drive at Ironwood Golf Course.

INVITATIONAL CHAMPS ... Kaleb Wyse (Pettisville) hits an approach shot as he would fire an 83 to lead the Blackbirds to first place by one shot over Hicksville.

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CHRISTIAN (194) – Aushi

Kohlman 43, Ethan Waywood 46, Luke Carmody 51, Noah Smith 54; EDGERTON (no score) – Cole Gary 57, Parker Abraham 74

August 7, 2024

Bulldog Invitational

SWANTON – Swanton’s Mazin

Rukieh was tournament medalist after shooting a 69 and Adam Lemon put up a 74 as the Bulldogs won their own invitational at Valleywood Golf Course.

Archbold led the other NWOAL schools participating by placing third with a 339 led by a 76 from Grady Short.

Delta was just two strokes behind in fourth paced by Lane Lopez (75) and Slade Young (77) while Evergreen totaled a 352 to finish fifth led by Hayden Timbrook with an 80.

TEAM SCORES: 1. Swanton 311 (Mazin Rukieh 69, Adam Lemon 74, Dylan Smigelski 81, Brady O’Shea 87); 2. Anthony Wayne 325; 3. Archbold 339 (Grady Short 76, Griffen Valentine 83, Zach Short 85, Micah Nofziger 95); 4. Delta 341 (Lane Lopez 75, Slade Young 77, Adam Mattin 91, Logan Ringle 98); 5. Evergreen 352 (Hayden Timbrook 80, John Herdman 88, Michael Laver 92, Brady Seabolt 92); 6. Liberty Center 353; 7. Otsego 354; 8. MVCD 365; 9. Springfield 421; 10. Northwood 505

Kalida Invitational

OTTAWA – Pettisville put three players in the 70s led by Jack Leppelmeier and Creighton Aeschliman with 77s and Connor Elliot posted a 79 to help the Blackbirds finish third in the 26-team field at Moose Landing Country Club in Ottawa.

Bryan totaled a 339 to come home 12th paced by Kai Dauber and Brayden Hall who each shot an 80.

TEAM SCORES (26 teams):

1. Ottawa Hills 308; Wayne Trace 316; 3. Pettisville 322 (Jack Leppelmeier 77, Creighton Aeschliman 77, Connor Elliot 79, Gavin Knierim 89); 4. Kalida 323; 5. Van Wert 333; 12. Bryan 339 (Kai Dauber 80, Brayden Hall 80, Jaydan Deel 88, Drew Engstrom 91); 14. Napoleon 346; 20. Tinora 376

Fairview 190, Edgerton 267

DEFIANCE – Fairview’s Jonah Shininger paced a balanced scoresheet for the Apaches with a 44 in a dual match win over Edgerton.

Cole Gary carded a 53 and Jon Cronin had a 55 for the Bulldogs.

At Harvest Moon GC

EDGERTON (267) – Cole Gary 53, Jon Cronin 55, Ian Cronin 71, Parker Abraham 88; FAIRVIEW (190) – Jonah Shininger 44, Anthony Singer 47, Reese Winkler 47, Drew Ford 52

August 8, 2024

Edgerton Invitational

BRYAN – Kaleb Wyse fired an 83 to lead the Pettisville B team to the title of the Edgerton Invitational by one stroke over Hicksville at Suburban Golf Course.

North Central was the next area team in fifth with a 368 paced by an 88 from Talen Reinbolt and Stryker took sixth fronted by William and Daniel Donovan each with an 88. Hilltop followed Stryker by grabbing seventh after shooting a 395 led by Austin Gault’s 84.

TEAM SCORES: 1. Pettisville B 354 (Kaleb Wyse 83, Aiden Crawford 88, Kobe Hoylman 91, Ryan Bishop 92); 2. Hicksville 355; 3. Lincolnview 357; 4.

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Ayersville 364; 5. N. Central 368 (Talen Reinbolt 88, Kahle Thompson 89, Kade Stewart 89, Mason Boles 102); 6. Stryker 389 (Daniel Donovan 88, William Donovan 88, Chandler Lloyd 99, Jacob Myers 103); 7. Hilltop 395 (Austin Gault 84, Lakota Seigel 94, Payton Stockland 106, Micah Rossman 111); 8. Defiance 404; 9. Emmanuel Christian 405; 10. Fayette 417 (Keagan Patterson 98, Carter Lavinder 101, K. Saunders 107, Wyatt Bieber 111); 11. Delphos Jefferson 487; 12. Edgerton 489 (Cole Gary 103, Jon Cronin 109, Ian Cronin 125, Parker Abraham 152)

August 9, 2024

Delta 207, Evergreen 212

ADRIAN, MI – Logan Ringle and Luke Spiess each had a 51 as Delta snuck past Evergreen by five strokes at Woodlawn Golf Club.

Evergreen’s Hayden Timbrook was match medalist after firing a 43 on the back nine.

At Woodlawn GC DELTA (207) – Logan Ringle 51, Luke Speiss 51, Thomas Hernandez 52, Ashton Alig 53, Keagan Clapp 53; EVERGREEN (212) – Hayden Timbrook 43, Chris Shrader 54, Gavin Raby 57, Andrew Bettinger 58

GIRLS GOLF

August 5, 2024

Findlay Golf Invitational

FINDLAY – Senior Aniyah Copeland shot an 86 to grab fifth and the Streaks put together a 377 as a team to take fourth place.

Archbold’s scoring was rounded out by Hannah Downing (97), Brie Grime (100), and Callie Casey (103).

TEAM SCORES: 1. Anthony Wayne 361; 2. Findlay 365; 3. Ashland 376; 4. Archbold 377

Wauseon 181, Patrick Henry 205, Carey 227, Swanton 272

OTTAWA – Ruth Shelt posted the low score of the day with a 39 and Bella Frank added a 43 to pace Wauseon to first place in a quad match at Pike Run Golf Club

At Pike Run GC

WAUSEON (181) – Ruth Shelt

39, Bella Frank 43, Jaylee Perez 48, Alexis Perez 51; PATRICK

HENRY (205) – Kasey Nelson 41, Maya Lirot 54, Taylor Shawber 55, Haylee Haas 55; CAREY (227) – Addie Kramer 44, Elise Fredritz 59, Lilly Watkins 61, Erin Pahl 63, Maddie Bowers 63; SWANTON (272) – Gabbie Orner 61, Anna Rukieh 64, Audrey McFarland 66, Juliana Avery 81, Ellie Sgro 81

Bryan 210, Tinora 219

BRYAN – Josie Arnold carded a 47 and Kenzie Blevins scored a 49 as the Lady Bears got their first win in program history by defeating Tinora in the Edgerton Jamboree at Suburban Golf Course.

Edgerton had three golfers take part paced by Jaden Dietsch with a 51, Laynee Wright tallied a 55, and Grace Herman carded a 58.

Stryker’s Kennedy Morr posted a 43 to earn medalist honors and Sophie Eustace from North Central had a 54.

At Suburban GC

BRYAN (210) – Josie Arnold 47, Kenzie Blevins 49, Claire Struble 51, Zoey Gillette 63; TINORA (219) – Rose Billing 52, Adelaida Gill 53, Marisa Raimonde 53, Summer 61; STRYKER (no score) – Kennedy Morr 43; N. CENTRAL (no score) – Sophie Eustace 54

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Defiance Girls Golf Invitational

DEFIANCE – Aniyah Copeland tied for third overall with an 85 and Hannah Downing tied for fifth with a 92 as Archbold took second at Eagle Rock Gol Club.

NWOAL rival Wauseon was close behind the Streaks in third paced by Ruth Shelt who fired a 92 and Hayden Konieczka shot a 93 as the Indians totaled a 383.

TEAM SCORES: 1. Anthony Wayne 374; 2. Archbold 376 (Aniyah Copeland 85, Hannah Downing 92, Bella Chapa 98, Brie Grime 101, Callie Casey 101; 3. Wauseon 383 (Ruth Shelt 92, Hayden Konieczka 93, Bella Frank 97, Jaylee Perez 101); 4. Sylvania Southview 390; 5. Defiance 417; 6. Wayne Trace 428; 7. Sylvania Northview 431; 8. Tinora 436; 9. Delta 438 (Kalleigh Mignin 93, Mackenzie Grahn 109, Aubree Perdew 117, Lilly Mossing 119); 10. Ayersville 445; 11. Archbold B (Brooklyn Rodriguez 111, Makenna Bickel 116, Elsie Mello 118, Payton Dominique 119) 12. Lima Shawnee 472; 13. Edgerton 494 (Jaden Dietsch 102, Laynee Wright 112, Frace Herman 128, Aaliyah Spangler 152)

August 9, 2024

Delta 221, Evergreen 252 ADRIAN, MI – Delta established a new nine-hole record for the girls’ program topped by a 49 from Kalleigh Mignin in their win over Evergreen.

Jaylin Prayter accounted for Evergreen’s low score with a 59.

At Woodlawn GC DELTA (221) – Kalleigh Mignin 49, Lily Mossing 54, Mackenzie Grahn 59, Ana Gilders (59); EVERGREEN (252) – Jaylin Prayter 59, Violet Gleckler 61, Addyson Gleckler 65, Ella Burgermeister 67

Celina Invitational

CELINA – One day after finishing second at the Defiance Invitational the Bluestreaks put three golfers in the top ten as they won the championship of the Celina Invitational.

Senior Aniyah Copeland captured third after firing an 82, Brie Grime was fourth with a personal best 85, and Bella Chapa was eighth with a 93.

TEAM SCORES (13 teams): 1. Archbold 362 (Aniyah Copeland 82, Brie Grime 85, Bella Chapa 93, Hannah Downing 102) 2. Minster 404; 3. Wayne Trace 418; 4. Defiance 426; 5. Versailles 427 Delphos Jefferson 198, Bryan 215, Edgerton 216, Montpelier 221

BRYAN – Josey Arnold and Claire Struble each had a 47 to help Bryan take second in a quad match at Suburban Golf Course.

Jaden Dietsch carded a 46 and Laynee Wright shot a 48 as Edgerton was third, just one stroke behind Bryan, and Neriah Thorp fronted Montpelier with a 52.

At Suburban GC

DELPHOS JEFFERSON (198) – Carolyn Mueller 44, Malin Casemier 48, Brylee Geary 53, Lani Warnement 53, Zada Gregg 53; BRYAN (215) – Josey Arnold 47, Claire Struble 47, Zoey Gillett 60, Kenzi Blevins 61; EDGERTON (216) - Jaden Dietsch 46, Laynee Wright 48, Grace Herman 53, Aaliyah Spangler 69; MONTPELIER (221) – Neriah Thorp 52, Brynn Richmond 55, Hannah Martin 55, Madelyn Hopper 59; N. CENTRAL (no team score) – Sophie Eustace 52

Swanton Wins Bulldog Invitational; NWOAL Places Four Schools In Top Five

a 76 as Archbold took third with a 339. VIEW ALL PHOTOS OF THIS CONTEST FOR FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM

STRONG SHOWING BY NWOAL … Archbold’s Grady Short strokes a putt last week at Valleywood Golf Club. Short shot

EVERGREEN VIKING … John Herdman hits a drive during the Bulldog Invitational last week at Valleywood Golf Club.

PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER TOURNAMENT CHAMPS (August 7, 2024) … Adam Lemon (Swanton) turned in a 74 to join teammate Makin Rukieh, who shot a 69, on the all-tournament team as the Bulldogs won the championship of their own invitational at Valleywood Golf Club.

Edgerton Hosts Bryan, North Central, & Stryker For Early Season Match

PHOTOS BY JENNA FRISBY / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

MATCH MEDALIST (August 5th, 2024) … Kennedy Morr (Stryker) hits an iron shot last week at Suburban Golf Course. Morr posted the lowest score of the day with a 43. VIEW 31 PHOTOS OF THIS CONTEST FOR FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM

Teams Contend With Weather & Tornado Sirens

At Wauseon Invitational

PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

TEE SHOT (August 6th, 2024) … Ella Yoder (Archbold) tees off during play at Ironwood Golf Course in Wauseon. The invitational battled stoppages in play, including a tornado warning, and play was eventually stopped after 11 holes with Wauseon taking first over Archbold by two strokes. VIEW ALL PHOTOS OF THIS CONTEST FOR FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM

AROUND THE GREEN … Neriah Thorp (Montpelier) watches her putt last Tuesday at Ironwood Golf Course in Wauseon.

Archbold Rotarians & Bluestreak Soccer Teams Join Forces

To Clean Up Spengler Field For Fall Sports

PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON … Archbold Rotarians and members of the Archbold boys’ and girls’ soccer teams completed the annual pre-season clean-up of the Spengler Field grounds, press box and concession stand in early August.

Since the summer of 2007, Archbold Rotarians have helped spruce up Spengler Field for the fall sports season. Those first few years the work was rather labor intensive as Rotarians didn’t only clean up the grounds, the press box and concession stand, but also undertook the task of replacing and painting worn-out boards on the wooden bleachers.

Finally, in 2014 the school district replaced the wooden bleachers with more up-to-date, easier to maintain seating.

However, Rotarians continued to clean the Spengler Field grounds, press

box and concession area of the field that was used primarily by the school’s soccer teams. As club members got older, members of the boys and girls soccer team joined forces with Rotary every August to get the facility ready.

Late Tuesday afternoon on August 6, Rotarians and the soccer teams braved hot, humid conditions to complete the pre-season prep. Rotarians who helped included Keith Lehman, Marc Fruth, Bob Aschliman, Matt Mello, Skip Leupp, Dale Kern, Barb Britenriker, Royal Short, Jay Selgo and Cindy Gustwiler.

Girls Tennis Summaries

August 9, 2024

Defiance 3 Wauseon 2 (@ Wauseon)

SINGLES: 1. A. Ritchie (D) d. Eberle 6-0, 6-1; 2. Moreira (D) d. Kesler 6-0, 6-1; 3. Schlegel (W) d. Delaney 6-3, 6-0; DOUBLES: 1. Adams/Becher (D) d. Oyer/Rice 6-2, 6-3; 2. Zientek/Zeigler (W) d. O’Connor/Brown 6-3, 6-2

August 10, 2024

Archbold 3 Van Wert 2 (@ Van Wert)

SINGLES: 1. Bukenga (VW) d. Whitacre 6-0, 6-1; 2. S. Gearhart (VW) d. Brennan 6-1, 6-0; 3. Ryan (A) d. L. Gearhart 6-0, 6-2; DOUBLES: 1. Stuckey/Hug (A) d. Mull/Zappa 6-2, 6-2; 2. Gerken/Nafziger (A) d. Sheckels/ Thompson 6-4, 6-2

EDGERTON JAMBOREE … Sophie Eustace (North Central) hits a shot during her round of 54 last week at Suburban Golf Course.

MAKING HISTORY … Bryan’s Josey Arnold fired a 47 to lead Bryan to their first team win in program history.

Delta Hosts Edgerton For Scrimmage

Montpelier Visits Archbold For Volleyball Scrimmage

In Photos: Fall Sports Action

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Photos By Jenna Frisby, Jacob Kessler, Rachel Nagel & Renea Kessler, Staff