The Village Reporter - October 2nd, 2024

Lt. Governor Jon Husted Announces $2.5 Million Funding Award For Pike-Delta-York Schools

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

This past week, Ohio’s

Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced that Pike-DeltaYork Schools would be receiving funding in the amount of $2.5 Million for Career Technical Education Initiatives.

The announcement took place during the Lt. Governor’s visit to the school on Wednesday, September 25th. A ceremony was held at the high school for the announcement and was attended by local business owners who specialize in various career fields, as well as several other organization leaders and local government officials.

The funding was received as part of a larger initiative throughout the State of Ohio that saw a total of 34 schools

receive funding for their education programs.

The Pike-Delta-York school district received its funding to help support its new groundbreaking career and technical education initiatives. The investment, the largest received by any of the 34 schools, will also help to advance the district’s commitment to preparing students for high-demand careers by enhancing handson learning and career opportunities. As stated during the ceremony and included in a press release put out by school officials, the awarded funds will be used to create state-of-the-art facilities.

“The awarded funds will be used to build a state-of-theart Career Explorations Lab at the middle school, offering students early exposure

award

Swanton’s Benfield Wines Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

loyal customers, they have outgrown their current space and are excited to announce they will be opening a new tasting room in downtown Swanton.

Julia Benfield states “We are

proud to be part of the Swanton Community and look forward to expanding our operations at 102 N. Main Street.

Our new facility will have room for small parties and events, art classes, and, of course, enjoying our wine selection with plans and the space to grow more in the future”.

“We are excited about the

PHOTO BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

RIBBON CUTTING … Julia and Rob Benfield celebrate the grand re-opening of Benfield Wines in Swanton.

PHOTO BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER PRESENTATION … Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Pike-Delta-York Schools Superintendent Jon Burke stand together during the ceremony held to celebrate the awarding of $2.5 million to the school for its Career Technical Education Initiatives. The two are holding an

that explains the purpose of the money to the Pike-Delta-York School District.

Obituaries & Death N otices

Alvina "Ellie" Burdick (1967 – 2024) (Resident Of Bryan)

Alvina "Ellie" E. Burdick, age 57, of Bryan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Defiance Regional Medical Center.

She was a homemaker and an avid reader. Ellie enjoyed babysitting and spending time with her grandchildren.

Alvina was born on March 18, 1967, in Superior, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alvin and Ruth (Avery) Webster. She is survived by her children, Cecil (MaKenna Murray) Webster, of Defiance; Ruthann (Andrew) Jackson and Jaquline Pierce, both of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Nicholas Pierce, of Alvordton, Ohio; grandchildren, Eden and Baylee Webster, Braelynn and Bexlee Murray, Cecil Webster, Jr. and Liliana Jackson; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Preceding her in death were her parents, a brother and 2 sisters.

A service celebrating Ellie's life was held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at The Victory Barn in Edgerton with Pastor Rosene Short-Mosley officiating. A luncheon followed.

The family requests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association. To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence, please visit www. krillfuneralservice.com.

Beverley Sidle (1949 – 2024) (Resident Of Montpelier)

Beverley Mae Sidle, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 26, 2024, at her home in Montpelier. Beverley was born September 26, 1949, in Hillsdale, Michigan, to Ivan and Iva (Baker) Nichols. Beverley married her one and only forever love, David L. Sidle, Sr., on October 29, 1966, in Bryan, Ohio, just ten days after meeting each other. They shared 50 years of life and love until David was called to heaven on October 23, 2016.

They had five children together, David “Moose” (Michele) Sidle of Bryan, Christy (Jamie) Ferguson of Edon, Pamela (Chuck) Barlow of Bryan, Cheryl (Jason) Ankney of West Unity, and Shannon Lynn Sidle who was received in Heaven with Jesus in June of 1970 at 15 months; Beverley was a devoted Mamaw and Gigi to 10 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She adored all of her grandbabies and great-grandbabies and all of them loved her so much.

Beverley loved being around the family and having fun. She had a love for shopping and decorating for the holidays. She loved having her faithful companion, her dog Max, for the last seven years. She always called him her little boy.

Beverley was the oldest of five children, Charles (Betty) Nichols, Patsy Jo Hetrick (deceased), Winston (Karen) Nichols and Warren (Kimberley) Nichols (deceased). She was preceded in death by the love of her life, David, her infant son, Shannon Lynn; mother, Iva Nichols and father, Ivan Nichols and her sister, Patsy Jo Hetrick and her brother, Warren Nichols.

A private service will be held at a later date determined by the family. 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 St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to the Williams County Humane Society.

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

Joseph Mohre (1933 – 2024) (Former Mayor Of Blakeslee)

Joseph N. Mohre passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sept. 21, 2024. Joe was born on Dec. 10, 1933, in Blakeslee, Ohio, to the late Anna and Sam Mohre.

Logan "Don" Ries (1999 – 2024) (Graduate Of Montpelier High School)

Logan “Don” Ries, 25, of Alvordton, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024. He was born on April 29, 1999 in Danville, Illinois to Charles R. and Shannon L. (Williams) Ries.

Logan graduated from Montpelier High School and Four County Career Center, where he studied diesel mechanics.

He worked for the family’s popular restaurant, Sam’s Place, during his early years and later graduated from Edon High School in 1951. He remained close to several of his friends in Williams County throughout his life.

VETERAN

After his graduation, Joe served in the United States Army. Following his basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, he was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. There he met Sandra Amos, who worked on the base. The two fell in love and were married on April 26, 1958.

They moved to Ohio where they raised a family. Joe initially opened a barber shop until transitioning to real estate. He built a successful real estate company in Edon and Bryan, serving Northwest Ohio and parts of Indiana and Michigan.

Joe was active in St. Joseph’s Church and school. He also served as Mayor of Blakeslee. He was an avid Notre Dame fan until his sons attended The Ohio State University and he became an equally avid buckeye fan.

He also rooted for the St. Louis Cardinals; the team Sandra passionately supported. Many family vacations centered around visiting family and Cardinals games. Sandra and Joe also enjoyed frequent games of aggravation with their longtime, treasured friends, Mel and Willene Held and Burt and Jackie Blue, and later in life with their family (always boys vs. girls!).

Joe is survived by five children: Lisa A. (Mike) Ely of Winter Springs, Florida, Diane L. (Joe) Balogh of Ontario, Ohio, J. Craig (Lori) Mohre of New Albany, Ohio, Mark D. (Mary) Mohre of Fenton, Missouri, and Eric S. (Gwen Montgomery) Mohre of Denver, Colorado; and two sisters, Louise Phillips and Vera Bippus. Joe treasured time with his seven grandchildren: Ryan (Kellie) Ely, Steven (Morgan) Balogh, Lauren (Justin) Parsons, Sarah Mohre, Blake (Ashley) Balogh, Rachel Mohre and Steven Mohre and two great-grandchildren, Harper Balogh and Aria Ely.

Sandra and Joe were married for 61 happy years and demonstrated love for each other as well as their family and friends.

A memorial mass took place on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church in New Albany, Ohio, with Father Anish Thomas officiating. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or ASPCA.

Donald LaFountaine (1944 – 2024) (Archbold Resident)

Donald C. LaFountaine, age 80 years, of Archbold, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 26, 2024, at CHP In-Patient Hospice in Defiance surrounded by his family.

He was born August 30, 1944 at the Toledo Hospital, the son of Donald and Katherine (Lambright) LaFountaine and married Charlene (Graber) Buehrer on December 23, 1977, and she survives.

He was an Off-Set Printer for 42 years working at JB Quick Quality Graphics in Archbold. He loved old cars and filling his home with antiques. For 26 years he and Charlene wintered in Mesa, AZ. He attended St. John's Christian Church for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Charlene; children, Julie Duncan of Wauseon, Jeff Buehrer of Temperance, MI, Jill Buehrer of Archbold and Jennifer (Craig) Grieser of Stryker; six grandchildren, Joshua, Amanda, Justin, Jessica, Austin-Michael and Marissa; four great-grandchildren, Hudson, Kyle, Memphis and Hazel.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren, Mackenzie and Kyle; and a daughterin-law, Laura Buehrer.

Services were held on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at St. John Christian Church with Pastor Erich Christman officiating.

Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements. The family suggests that memorials be given to Dresses for Orphans, St. John's Christian Church or CHP In-Patient Hospice of Defiance, Ohio.

Logan was currently employed by 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics in Holiday City.

He loved his family, the holiday season, The Ohio State Buckeyes, shooting with his Uncle Jon and cousins and enjoying a cold one while making memories with his family and friends.

Logan left an impression on many and will be dearly missed.

Logan is survived by his parents, Charles and Shannon Ries of Montpelier; fiancé, Kaitlyn Truax of Alvordton; two daughters, Morgan Grace and his unborn Baby Girl; brothers and sisters, Cole of Montpelier, Seth of Defiance, Lane (Kaylee) of Maryland, Anthony (Gabby) of Anchorage, Katlynn of Defiance and Abbygayle of Montpelier; "honorary sister", Kinzie Wilson Snyder; grandparents, Warren and Linda Dickey of Napoleon, Susan Smith of Montpelier and Ben (Traci) of Tennessee; nieces and nephews, Layla, Braylen, Hadley, Luna, Clayton and Easton; aunts and uncles, Crystal (Chad) of Findlay, Sabrina (Chris) of Tennessee, Maria (Mark) of Edgerton, Sam of Findlay, Matt (Shalena) of Florida, Ben (Arianna) of Tennessee, Jerry of Alvordton and Jon (Alisha) of Michigan; many great aunts and great uncles; numerous cousins; other family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his Papa Roger Smith; grandfather, Gayle Ries; great grandparents, Warren and Mary Dickey and Donald and Mary Williams; great uncle, David Williams; best friend Zander Evan Schang and loyal pup, Juice.

A time to receive friends will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 1-8 pm at the Thompson Funeral Home on Main Street in Montpelier. A celebration of life service will take place on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 11 am at the funeral home. Logan will be laid to rest at Floral Grove Cemetery in Pioneer. Memorials may be given in his memory to Logan’s family. Condolences can be left for the family at www. thethompsonfuneralhome.com.

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Obituaries & Death Notices (Continued)

Avelino "Speedy" Gonzales (1942 – 2024)

(Member Of Montpelier Moose & Eagles)

Avelino "Speedy" Gonzales, 81, of Montpelier passed away at his home on Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was born on November 10, 1942 in Abilene, Texas to Felipe and Christina (Castillo) Gonzales. On July 9, 1980 he married Bonnie L. Gee in Bryan, Ohio and she survives. Speedy was a member of the Montpelier Moose and Montpelier Eagles. In 2012 he retired from Letts Industry in Pioneer. He loved golfing, bowling and playing pool Speedy was quite the social butterfly. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Bonnie; children Yolanda (Douglas) Gill of Ridgeville Corners, Michelle (Keith) Trubey of Bryan, Gina (Scott) Elick of El Paso, Texas, and Michael (Sarah) Gonzales of Defiance; fifteen grandchildren Nikita (Blair Light) Rivera, Daniel Gill, Natasha (Jeremy) Bowling, Hailey (Robert) Aitken, Olivia (Peter) Anderson, Tyler (McKenzie Black) Trubey, Caleb (Corey Lutz) Trubey, Steven Elick, Kayla Elick, Alexander Gonzales, Keisha (David Zedecker) Gonzales, Timothy (Zoey Tripphahn) Gonzales, Jakob Heston, Brody Gonzales, and Marissa Gonzales; 20 great grandchildren; and siblings Rudy Mendoza, Olivia and Ophelia. Speedy was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Speedy on December 28th at 2pm at the Eagles in Montpelier. Memorial contributions may be given to CHP Hospice or the American Heart Association. Condolences can be left for the family at thethompsonfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth Newcomb (1945 – 2024)

(Belonged To West Unity American Legion)

Kenneth Wayne Newcomb, 79, of Defiance, passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio.

He was born on Feb. 13, 1945, to Charles and Genevera (Gross) Newcomb in Defiance. Kenneth served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1966 until 1970.

LeRoy "Junior" Staten (1939 – 2024) (Montpelier Resident)

LeRoy J. “Junior” Staten, 84, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio.

Junior was born December 15, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Waite High School, Toledo, Ohio.

Junior married Jeanette A. Hafner on October 31, 1959, in Toledo Ohio, and she preceded him in death on October 24, 2018.

He worked as a truck driver for Seaway Foodtown for 34 years, retiring in 1997. Junior was a member of the Teamsters Union, Local 20. Along with his wife, Jeanette, he attended St. Joseph Catholic Church, Blakeslee.

Junior enjoyed living on the lake, enjoying nature, and vegetable gardening. Junior loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He supported them in all their activities and was one of their best fans, often seen cheering them on in the stands at athletic events.

Junior is survived by his seven children, Debra Grzymkowski, of Montpelier, Ohio, Michael (Laurie) Staten, of Bowling Green, Ohio, Donna (Douglas) Davis, of Toledo, Ohio, Mark Staten, of Montpelier, Ohio, Dawn (Robert) Dunbar, of Knoxville, Tennessee, Matthew (Joey) Staten, of Eden, North Carolina, and Scott (Hilary) Staten, of Edon, Ohio; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; brother, Terry (Nancy) Staten of Toledo, Ohio; beloved dog, Maggie.

A funeral mass was held on September 26, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment followed in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Blakeslee, Ohio.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center. Condolences may be sent to the family or memories may be shared at www.oberlinturnbull.com

Roena Bayes (1918 – 2024)

(Member Of St. Patrick Catholic Church In Bryan)

Betty Sheperd-Eberly (1930 – 2024)

(Moved To West Unity In 1961)

A life well lived. A life to be proud of. An inspiration to family, friends and everyone who met her.

Betty Sheperd Eberly enjoyed 93 wonderful years on earth doing good work.

Betty was smart, educated, social, religious, and caring. She was involved in many activities to nurture her family, to support her community and for recreation.

Born in War, West Virginia 1930 and raised by Joe and Rose Hrametz in the coal mining town of Pocahontas, Virginia, she grew up with two sisters, Josephine and Teresa. She was valedictorian of her high school class and graduated from St. Louis University with a BS in Chemistry.

In 1950 Betty married Dr. Robert Sheperd (deceased in 1971). They first settled in Toledo, then Texas, then Kentucky, then Toledo again, then finally West Unity in 1961. In 1980 after marrying her stockbroker William Eberly (deceased) she moved back to Toledo. She had 10 children with her first husband Robert Sheperd.

Her children, all surviving, are: Patricia Wicks (Chris), Joe Sheperd, Dr. Dan Sheperd, DDS (Darlene), Carolyn Burns (Francis), Robert Sheperd (Maria), Charles Sheperd, Mary Justin Hayes (Harvey), Rosemary Krill (Joe deceased), Ken Sheperd (Angie) and Grover Sheperd. She was blessed with 18 grandchildren: Nicole Ringer Evans (Chuck), Andrea Koslowsky (Jake), Stephanie Wicks, Stephen Wicks, Sarah Goel (Ankur), Meredith Sheperd (Katie), Justin Sheperd, Paul Sheperd (Larisa), Benjy Sheperd (Alicia), Michael Sheperd (Melanie), Sean Burns, Erin Burns (Isso), Francis BurWei (Rebecca), Mia Sheperd (engaged to Kurt Flatland), RJ Sheperd, Stephanie Hayes, Matthew Sheperd (Rachel), Jon Sheperd. She was also blessed with 29 great grandchildren.

She was a super mom: involved in the school, 4-H, encouraging all the children's activities, keeping a beautiful home and supporting her very busy surgeon husband.

Roena Bayes, 106 years of Bryan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in her residence with those she loved at her side.

In the community she worked Daffodil Days for the American Cancer Society, Community Concert Association, the school board, and even did some substitute teaching.

He worked as manager of the Ranchland Motor Inn for 25 years until his retirement in 2014. He then worked for five years for The Crescent News. Kenneth was a member of the West Unity American Legion Post #669, Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 and Defiance Eagles #372.

Kenneth is survived by his partner, Rex Coble of Defiance; daughters, Neile Valle of Auburn, Indiana, and Natalie (Rodney) Coble of Defiance; grandchildren, Noel (Tiffany) Valle, Nicole (Zack) Perkins, Andrew Coble and Alex Coble; great-grandchildren, Serenity, Sebastian and Sayla Valle and Brielle, Graham and Charlotte Perkins; sisters, Waneta Rubel of Pioneer, Ohio, Karen Manges of Edon Ohio, and Sharon Marvin of West Unity, Ohio; and brothers, Richard Newcomb and Paul Newcomb both of Bryan, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, June Kwapich and Carol Royal; and four brothers, Robert, Donald, Marion and Larry Newcomb.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life Service at a later date. Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Memorials are suggested to ProMedica Toledo Hospital. Online condolences can be given at www. Schafferfh.com.

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Roena was born August 27, 1918, in Farmer, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harold Leroy “Roy” and Sarah Ellen (Fickle) Bayes.

Mom kept physically fit with biking, swimming, gardening and chasing kids and babies. She played piano and did watercolor paintings of barns. She was in numerous bridge clubs, a golf league and liked dancing.

She loved going to garage sales and having garage sales. She loved to bargain and shop for deals. We were exposed to all sorts of activities from making rolls, pies and Hungarian dishes to snow skiing to going to Toledo Zoo.

She was a 1936 graduate of Farmer High School and continued her education receiving her bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University. Roena began her teaching career in a one room schoolhouse in Milford Township.

She then moved to teach in the Hicksville Schools and Farmer Elementary School. She interrupted her career in 1943 to serve in the United States Army. Her first assignment was at Minter Air Force Base in California.

After one year, Roena received her “overseas orders” and arrived at Gourock, Scotland on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. In the European Theater of Operations, Roena was assigned to the 8th Air Force Composite Command at Cheddington, England.

In 1945, Roena was reassigned to France where she sent to the small town of Chantilly, north of Paris. Here they joined a squadron of the 9th Air Force personnel. Each morning an Army bus took them to the large building on the Rothschild Estate that had been a German Headquarters.

Three weeks after V-E Day, Roena flew into Germany as part of occupation troops. She attained the rank of Corporal until her Honorable Discharge in 1945. Roena went back to Hicksville Schools to teach until 1949.

In 1950, Roena became a Medical Technician for the National Institute of Health in Washington DC, serving for 30 years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Bryan, Ohio. Roena was a Past National President, 1999-2000, of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865.

Roena was inducted as a member of the American Legion Twenty and Four-The National Society of Women Legionnaires. She was also a member of the Defiance County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society and was a member of the Joel Frost Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Roena served as a Past Commander of the Jacob Jones American Legion Post #2, Washington D.C., and the Bryan VFW Post 2489.

Preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Hollis L., and Albert W. Bayes: one nephew, Darrell Bayes. Nephew, Darwin (Sheila) Bayes and many other nephews, nieces, and cousins survive.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Stanberry officiating. Interment followed in Farmer Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites accorded by a combined unit from the Farmer American Legion Post 131, Sherwood VFW Post 5665, and the Hicksville American Legion Post 223.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions be made to Farmer American Legion Post 131.

She wanted us to be "well rounded". She allowed us to have horses, rabbits, and cats. She encouraged music, especially band, and art. She encouraged all her children to volunteer, join clubs and play sports. Betty's Catholic religion and praying to God were also important. The family prayed before meals and before bed. She showed her children how to have a happy marriage and be good citizens.

She will also be remembered for her generosity, giving her pies and her time to help neighbors and friends. Her family is close-knit, having a large, multi-generational reunion every year at her farm to reconnect.

She always looked forward to these get-togethers where children, spouses, grandchildren, and now great grandchildren all make an effort to come.

Betty joined her husbands and pre-deceased relatives and friends on September 23rd, 2024. She was with her daughters, Trisha and Carolyn, as she passed away in her sleep. She will be fondly remembered for her strong spirit and dedication to God and family.

Visitation for Elizabeth was held on Friday, September 27th in Miller Hall. A Funeral Mass followed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Stephen Stanberry officiating. She was laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Montpelier following Mass.

The family requests in lieu of flowers donations can be made to any of the following charities: American Cancer Society, Gesu and Pilgrim Church in Toledo, Sacred Heart Church in Montpelier, Ohio. Condolences can be left for the family at www. thethompsonfuneralhome.com.

VETERAN

James Cheadle (1929 – 2024)

(Member

James E. Cheadle, 95, of Montpelier passed away on September 24, 2024 at Parkview Hospital in Bryan.

He was born on September 12, 1929 in West Unity, Ohio to Frank W. and Lillian (Schulte) Cheadle.

Jim graduated from Montpelier High School in 1947. On October 27, 1947 he married Betty O. at the First Presbyterian Church in Montpelier and she preceded him in death on December 10, 2020.

Jim retired after 40 years from Norfolk and Western as a yard foreman. He started his career on the Wabash Railroad as a yard switchman in 1950. Jim enjoyed being outdoors, making sure his yard was always looking in tip top shape.

He was always known to lend a helpful hand to those in need and being actively involved in the community and being very giving of his time. Jim and Betty loved collecting antiques and they ran several antique shops over the years.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was an elder at one time. Jim was also a member of the Vintage Home Association in Montpelier, Heisey Collector Association of America and the Montpelier Moose.

He is survived by three children Connie Cheadle Hammersmith of Defiance, Bruce (Claire) Cheadle of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Kim Cheadle (Richard Brodersen) of Corte Madera, California; grandchildren Monica (William) Heath of Defiance, Chad (Tabitha) Hammersmith of Defiance, Jill Noss of Arlington, Texas and Sarah Penello of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; great grandchildren Nicole (Chris) Ray, Kristina Heath, Bill Heath, Samantha Heath, Andrew Heath, Cody Hammersmith, Leah Noss, Logan Noss, Kaylee Kieigh and Autumn Kieigh; great great granddaughter Evelyn Ray; sister Mina Sundeen of North Port, Florida and a sister in-law Fran Cheadle of Houston, Texas.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard Cheadle, sister Vivian Brown and grandson Brian Cheadle.

A time to receive friends was held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Thompson Funeral Home in Montpelier. A memorial service immediately followed visitation at the funeral home with Reverend Janice Desterhaft to officiate.

Memorial contributions can be made to the First Presbyterian Church. Condolences can be left for the family at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com

Roxann Steeb (1961 – 2024)

(Worked At Adrian, MI Post Office)

ADRIAN – Roxann

Marie Steeb, age 63, of Adrian, passed away September 16, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Morenci to the late Roger W. and Mildred A. (Wiler) Corkle. On July 21, 2001, she married Kevin E. Steeb, and he preceded her in death on June 23, 2013.

Roxann was employed as a postal clerk for the Adrian Post Office for over 25 years, until her retirement. She was a simple woman, with her family taking priority in her life, and loved all animals, especially her cats and her chickens. Left to cherish her memory are her brothers, Gene, Randy, and Jeremy Corkle; sisters, Sue Waldfogel and Katie Corkle; and many nieces and nephews. Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation has taken place, and the family has planned a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 3:00 – 6:00 PM, at the First Church of God, 507 North Fulton Street, Wauseon, OH 43567. Family and friends are invited to come share memories and a meal.

Online condolences to the family may be offered at www.eaglemaryfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations in Roxann's memory may be directed to Lenawee County Humane Society.

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

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Timothy "Possum" Hill (1936 – 2024) (Veteran Of US Army)

ADDISON – Timothy "Possum" Hill, age 87, of rural Addison, passed away peacefully at his home, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

He was born in LaFollette, TN on December 5, 1936, to the late Nathan and Maggie (Acuff) Hill.

Susan J. Williams, age 75, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Laurels of DeKalb, Butler, Indiana, with her family at her side.

Susan was a homemaker. She also loved her family, especially her grandchildren, they were the highlight of her life.

VETERAN

On March 15, 1954, Tim entered the United States Army, serving his country until March 13, 1957.

On April 27, 1970, he married Carolyn Fruchey in Sevierville, TN, and she preceded him in death on April 3, 2005. He was a journeyman electrician for Johnson Controls for over 28 years.

The greatest joy in Tim's life was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his fur babies – NewB his dog, and Lacie his cat. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing trips to Canada, deer hunting, and mushroom hunting.

Tim was quite a jokester. His classic joke was decorating a tree at his home in Florida with fake flowers, and watching the neighbors pull up on their golf carts to smell the flowers. He was a past member of the VFW, Eagles, and Teamsters Union; as well as a big fan of the Detroit Lions and Tigers. He always had one of their games on.

Surviving are his girlfriend of 16 years, Roseann Provencal; daughters, Tammy (Bob) Gisewite, Deborah (Lawrence) Patrick, and Kathy Hill; grandchildren, Terry Lewis, Mindy (Nick Laney) Mars, Jen (Andy) Lee, Jessi Patrick, Jolene (Troy) Pickford, Matthew (Lisa) Patterson, Lance (Karie) Patrick, Luke (Ashley) Patrick, Daniel (Jessica) Patrick, Bradley Hill, and Timothy Hill; great-grandchildren, Zach Lewis, Matthew (Mackenzie) Fletcher, Arriana Cornwell, Jada Marshall, Miranda Mars, Andrea (Spencer) Clark, Scott Lee, Lyra Patterson, Eber Patterson, Jacob Pickford, Kassie Pickford, Aden Barrett, Cole Patrick, Lexi Patrick, Kaylee Patrick, Kenzie Patrick, Brooke Patrick, Malia Grayer, Macayle Grayer, Madilyn Grayer, and Kaydence Mariowelli; and siblings, Jim (Peggy) Hill, Pauline (Bailey) Standifer, Hank (Hazel) Ivey, and Jerry Hill.

He was preceded in death by his Father and Mother Nathan and Maggie Hill; Wife, Carolyn Hill; brothers, Nathan Hill, Paul Hill, "Thel" Aaron Hill, and Joe Hill; children; Chuck Hill, Timothy Hill Jr., and Nora Sue Perez; grandson, Lawrence Patrick Jr.; and greatgrandchildren, Rochelle Lewis and Damian Marshall.

The family received visitors at the Eagle-Marry Funeral Home in Fayette, on Friday, September 27, 2024. Cremation followed and there will be no services. Interment will be at a later date in Pleasant View Union Cemetery, Fayette.

Online condolences to the family may be offered at www.eaglemarryfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions in Tim's memory may be given to Hillsdale County Humane Society.

The Eagle-Marry Funeral Home in Fayette has been entrusted with arrangements.

Micheal Lech (1994 – 2024) (Resident Of Delta)

Micheal Steven Lech, age 30, of Delta, died Friday evening, September 20, 2024 as the result of injuries sustained in an accident.

Micheal was born in Wauseon on April 30, 1994, the son of Brad and Jennifer Nicole (Goff) Lech.

He had an infectious smile that affected anyone that came into his life. He enjoyed riding his Harley

Davidson motorcycle and also racing his dirt bike.

He is survived by his daughter, Victoria Lech and son, Xander Sheely of Delta; father, Brad Lech of Delta; sister Savannah Lech of Delta; grandmother Bonnie (Abrigo) Lech of Delta; grandparents Joanna and Guy Goff of Texas; nephew Steven Bailey; aunt Stephanie Buck of Delta; and two uncles Andrew Lech and Eric Goff. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jennifer Nicole Lech.

Visitation for Micheal was held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Grisier-Weigel Funeral Home in Delta. Funeral services immediately followed visitation, also in the funeral home.

The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the benevolence of the family.

Susan was born on September 4, 1949, in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of Lawrence and Iris (Herman) Siebenaler. She married Carl E. Williams Sr., on July 18, 1991 in Bryan and he survives.

Susan is also survived by her children; Shelly (Tom) White, of Bryan, Troy (Kristina) Fogel, of Edgerton and Nikki Shaffer, of Auburn; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren with another on the way and her sister; Patricia Brigle. Preceding her in death were her parents, first husband, Ron Fogel and son, Carl E. Williams Jr.

Visitation for Susan was held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Krill Funeral Home in Edon. Funeral services were held immediately following visitation with Rev. Fred Duschl officiating.

The family requests memorial contributions to the Williams County Humane Society or an organization of the donor's choice.

To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence, please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com. Susan Williams (1949 – 2024) (Edon Resident)

Fishing)

Michael “Mike” Dean Geiger Sr. passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 20, 2024. The son of Donald D. Geiger and Nancy (Clifton) Mocherman, he was born in Bryan on July 23, 1966.

Later in life, Mike married the love of his life Kerry (Craig) Geiger. Mike cherished the great outdoors, finding joy in camping and fishing. His enthusiasm for car races and his passion for riding his Harley Davidson brought him immense happiness.

Mike was a talented cook and pitmaster and loved spending time with friends and family. Active in his community, Mike also enjoyed the camaraderie of his pool league.

He is survived by his mother; stepfather, Jerry Mocherman, wife; sons, Michael Geiger Jr. and Matthew Geiger; daughter, Dlee Jordan; stepson, Zechoriah Hunt; grandchildren, Grayson, Mateo, Aliyah, and Calix; brother, Scott Mocherman; and sisters, Michele Reed and Patricia Espinoza. He is preceded by his father; brother, Randy Mocherman; and sister, Tina Burdine.

There will be no formal services in accordance with his wishes.

His arrangements have been entrusted to Krill Funeral Service, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan. Donations may be made to Krill Funeral Service to assist the family with expenses.

Michael "Mike" Geiger, Sr. (1966 – 2024) (Talented Cook & Enjoyed Camping &

POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

WILLIAMS COUNTY

WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC

•Sentle, Payne M (Bryan) 74/55 speed.

Costs: $79.00 Fine amount: $46.00

•Schlachter, Melissa A (Bryan) 35/20 speed. Costs: $79.00 Fine amount:

$50.00

•Dunderman, David W (Bryan) stop sign. Costs: $79.00 Fine amount: $71.00

•Albertson, William D (Bryan) 70/55 speed. Costs: $85.00 Fine amount: $40.00

WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL

•Martinez, Marissa L (Bryan) dog at large. Defendant plead no contest, Defendant found guilty; Costs: $79.00 Fine amount: $50.00

•Kief, Natasha A (Montpelier) running at large. Defendant plead guilty, Defendant found guilty; Costs: $85.00 Fine amount: $50.00

BRYAN POLICE

September 19th

•Bryan Police Department: 304 W High St, Assist Other Dept

•El Mariachis Restaurant: 1260 S Main St, Property Found

•Circle K: 923 S Main St, Signal 3 / Traffic Stop

•Main/Fountain Grove Rd.: 0 Main St/ Fountain Grove Rd, Assist Other Dept

•3868 Co Rd 10, Assist Other Dept

•Pioneer Quick Lube: 310 N Main St, Juvenile Complaint

•121 W Trevitt St, Child Abuse/Neglect

•908 Center St, Susp. Person

•Wal-Mart: 1215 S Main, Shoplifting

•314 S Beech St, Assist Req Civilian

•130 Megan Dr, Lockouts

•Little Ceasars: 125 E South St, Trash Complaint

•326 Fairview Dr, Assist Req Civilian

•125 Gary Dr, Harassment

•234 S Williams St, Assist Req Civilian

•320 N Lynn St, Assist Req Civilian

•320 N Lynn St, Warrants

•100 S Allen St, Susp. Person

September 20th

•Bryan Hospital: 16288 Co Rd D, Assist Other Dept

•907 Newdale Cir, Assist Req Civilian

•907 Newdale Cir, Juvenile Complaint

•Location N/A, Signal 3 / Traffic Stop

•104 S Allen St, Immobilize Vehicle

•Potter Inc: 630 Commerce Dr, Signal 3 / Traffic Stop

•Beech/South: 0 Beech St/South St, Signal 3 / Traffic Stop

•Bryan Police Department: 304 W High St, Assist Other Dept

•Oberlin Turnbull Funeral – N Lynn: 206 N Lynn St, Escort – Funeral

•303 S Walnut St, Golf Cart Inspection

•Krill Funeral Home: 860 W Mulberry, Escort – Funeral

•304 Avenue A, Warrants

•876 E Trevitt St, Warrants

•Bryan Police Department: 216 W Bryan St, Lockouts

•Allied Moulded (Plt. 3): 2103 Industrial Dr, Lockouts

•1104 Wesley Ave, General

•Bryan High School/Middle School: 1000 W Fountain Grove Dr, General

•805 Haver Dr, Excessive Noise

•Location N/A, Auto Violation

•804 S Allen St, Excessive Noise

•13362 Co Rd C, Assist Other Dept

•Wal-Mart: 1215 S Main, Larceny

•Wal-Mart: 1215 S Main, Shoplifting

•519 E Hamilton St, Disturb Peace

•Bryan Police Department: 304 W High St, Assist Other Dept

•Co Rd G/Co Rd 18: 0 Co Rd G/Co Rd 18, General

•Wieland Auto Repair: 210 Paige St, Assist Req Civilian

•218 S Main St, Assist Req Civilian

•521 E Hamilton St, Excessive Noise

•502 Avenue A, Assist Req Civilian

•507 Olive Dr, Animal Call

•316 E Wilson St, Assist Req Civilian

•321 E High St, Civil Compliant

•Eagles Lodge: 221 S Walnut St, Susp.

Person

•100 W Butler St, Signal 3 / Traffic Stop

•200 W High St, Signal 3 / Traffic Stop

•Circle K: 923 S Main St, Signal 3 / Traffic Stop

September 21st

•1104 Wesley Ave, Hang up 911

•427 N Cherry St, Juvenile Compliant

•Wal-Mart: 1215 S Main, Assist Req Ci-

vilian

•El Mariachis Mexican Restaurant: 1260

S Main St, Well-being Check

•513 E Trevitt St, Keep the Peace

•Tractor Supply: 1120 S Main St, Tres-

pass

•316 E Bryan St, Lockouts

•322 N Cherry St, Assist Req Civilian

•Main/High: 0 Main St/High St, Auto

Suspicious

•200 N Allen St Blk, General

•112 Scott Dr, General

•Bryan Police Department: 304 W High

St, Warrants

•881 E High St, Disturb Peace

•Us Rte 6/St Rte 15: 0 Us Rte 6/St Rte

15, Assist Other Dept

•614 E High St, Neighbor Trouble

•Location N/A, Animal Call

•Bryan Mobile Home Court: 511 N Union

St, Susp. Person

•Club Bentleys: 124 W High St, Auto Vi-

olation

•High/Union: 0 High St/Union St, Signal

3 / Traffic Stop

•High/Union: 0 High St/Union St, Signal

3 / Traffic Stop

•301 W Butler St Blk, Signal 3 / Traffic

Stop

•100 N Main St Blk, Signal 3 / Traffic

Stop

•Foxglove Apartments -10: 121 Palmer

Ln, Susp. Person

•Best One Tire: 915 N Main St, Assist

Other Dept

•439 E Perry St, General

•Shell Spee-D-Mart: 911 E High St, Signal 3 / Traffic Stop

September 22nd

•100 W Butler St Blk, Signal 3 / Traffic

Stop

•1300 W High St Blk, Auto Violation

•310 N Beech St, Domestic Violence

•St Rte 34/Co Rd 19: 0 St Rte 34/Co

Rd19, Animal Call

•Bryan Hospital: 433 W High St, Assist

Req Civilian

•200 S Allen St Blk, Auto Violation

•306 E Butler St, Warrants

•876 E Trevitt St, Warrents

•419 E Edgerton St, Lockouts

•881 E High St, Disturb Peace

•Dairy Queen: 1107 E High St, General

•15254 Homer Dr, General

September 23rd

•100 S Union St Blk, Signal 3 / Traffic

Stop

•Center/Avenue A: 0 Center St/Ave A,

Signal 3 / Traffic Stop

•525 Winzeler Dr, Hang up 911

•316 E Bryan St, Assist Other Dept

•South/Union: 0 South St/Union St, Signal 3 / Traffic Stop

•530 W High St, Well-being Check

•Spangler Candy Company: 400 N Port-

land, Assault

•Oberlin Turnbull Funeral -225 E Hi: 225

E High St, Escort – Funeral

•404 E South St, Auto Violation

•Wilson/Walnut: 0 Wilson St/Walnut St, Auto Violation

•321 E High St, Domestic Dispute

•800 E High St Blk, Burnings

•High/Elm: 0 High St/Elm Dr, Property

Found

•Wal-Mart: 1215 S Main, Domestic Vio-

lence

•Williams County Public Library: 107 E

High St, Property Found

•114 La Glyda Ct, Hang up 911

•409 N Cherry St, Susp. Person

•High/Cherry: 0 High St/Cherry St, Signal 3 / Traffic Stop

•214 Townline Rd, Assist Other Dept

•121 N Lebanon St, Lockouts

•413 Olive Dr, Burnings

•Franz Karate: 114 N Main St, Lockouts

•130 Oak Meadows Dr, Crew

•829 E Wilson St, Property Found

September 24th

•Titan Tire: 927 S Union St, Signal 3 /

Traffic Stop

•CVS: 341 W High St, Business Checks

•319 S Beech St, Assist Other Dept

•432 E Maple St, Property Damage

•432 E Maple St, Crew

•High/Lebanon: 0 High St/Lebanon St, Accident Injury

•High/Lebanon: 0 High St/Lebanon St, Accident Injury

•715 S Portland St, Forgery/Fraud

State Patrol Investigating Fatal Accident Near Archbold

PRESS RELEASE – The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on September 25, 2024, at approximately 9:57 P.M.

The crash occurred on County Road 24, approximately one-quarter mile south of State Route 2 in German Township, Fulton County.

Izreal Fonseca, age 20, of Napoleon, Ohio was driving a 2007 Ford Focus south-bound on County Road 24. Mr. Fonseca crossed over railroad tracks at a high rate of speed, lost control of the vehicle and went off the right side of the roadway be-fore overturning.

Mr. Fonseca was ejected from the vehicle along with the front right passenger Brandon Bauer, age 21, of Napoleon Ohio.

•Bryan Senior Housing: 1915 E Wilson

St, Well-being Check

•Bryan Police Department: 304 W High St, Warrants

•100 La Glyda Ct Blk, Parking Violation

•421 E Maple St, Assist Req Civilian

September 25th

•Union/Co Rd 15-D: 0 Union St/Co Rd 15-D, Signal 3 / Traffic Stop

•Season Coffee & Bistro: 105 S Main St, Assist Req Civilian

•156 Amy Dr, Susp. Person

•Farmers & Merchants: 929 E High St, Harassment

•Plaza Motel: 1604 S Main St, Harass-

ment

•Bryan Community Apartment: 936 E

Wilson St, Crew

•Meadow Creek Apartments: 1700 E High St, Well-being Check

•106 S Allen St, Junk Vehicles

•1104 Wesley Ave, Lockouts

•515 S Cherry St, Junk Vehicles

•521 S Walnut St, Junk Vehicles

•503 S Walnut St, Junk Vehicles

•327 N Lynn St, Junk Vehicles

•923 Mayer St, Forgery/Fraud

•13441 St Rte 15, Property Found

•222 N Cherry St, Assist Req Civilian

•409 N Cherry St, Assist Req Civilian

•110 N Cherry St, Warrants

•CVS: 341 W High St, Keep the Peace

•South/Main: 0 South St/Main St, accident – no injury

•South/Union: 0 South St/Union St,

Hang up 911

WILLIAMS COUNTY

DOG WARDEN

September 24th

•SR 576/J, stray animal

EDGERTON POLICE

September 19th

•Ash/S Michigan, blocked R/R

•714 N Michigan, domestic dispute

•328 W Vine, medical

•358 E Gerhart, suspicious

September 20th

•347 S Locust, drug complaint

September 22nd

•Edgemont Colony Apartments, stray an-

imal

•403 N Elm, breathing

September 23rd

•114 Industrial, extra patrol

September 24th

•304 E River, threatening

•358 E Gerhart, criminal mischief

•128 N Crane, medical

September 25th

•705 W Indiana, agency assist

•128 N Crane, medical

•10 Autumn, breathing

September 26th

•304 S Michigan, unsecure premise

•113 N Elm, theft

EDON POLICE

September 20th

•309 N Union, trauma

September 21st

•103 N Main, extra patrol

September 25th

•705 W Indiana, domestic dispute

WILLIAMS COUNTY EMS

September 19th

•BCH Telemetry to Promedica, transfer

•5091 Co Rd C75, medical

•BCH Telemetry to PRMC, transfer

•501 Gray, trauma

•BCH Med Surg to Parkview Nursing

Center, transfer

•328 W Vine, medical

•1104 Wesley, medical

•WCGH ER to BCH Med Surg, transfer

•14855 Co Rd 6, breathing

•BCH ER to Parkview ER, transfer

•110 W Edgerton, trauma

•Bryan Med Surg to Parkview Regional, transfer

•206 Village, medical

•Bryan ER to Parkview Nursing, transfer

•3151 Co Rd 2425, medical

September 20th

•Montpelier ER to Parkview Randallia, transfer

•Bryan ER to PRMC, transfer

•329 N Myers, childbirth

•250 Seneca, medical

•1433 N Main, trauma

•168 Amy, medical

Mr. Fonseca succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. Mr. Bauer was transported to Saint Vincent’s Hospital via Life Flight with serious injuries.

Safety belts and impaired driving appear to be factors in this crash, and the crash remains under investigation. County Road 24 was closed for approximately 3 hours.

The Patrol was assisted by Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Archbold Police Department, Fulton County Life Squad, Life Flight, German Township Fire & EMS, Fulton County Coroner and Don’s Towing.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds motorists to always wear safety belts, and to never drive impaired or distracted.

•327 N Ash, medical

•528 S Myers, breathing

•209 Hickory, trauma

•1606 Colonial, medical

September 22nd

•BCH ER to Promedica Toledo, transfer

•722 E Mulberry, breathing

•1126 Meadowbrook, diabetic

•105 W Mulberry, trauma

•409 W Lawrence, medical

•107 S Maple, chest pain

•BCH ER to PRMC ER, transfer

•302 E Indiana, unconsciousness

•16981 US 20, personal injury accident

•WCGH ER to BCH Med Surg, transfer

•129 N Walnut, medical

•BCH ER to Cardinal Drive Filling Home, transfer

•BCH ER to Parkview Randalia, transfer

•1204 S Portland, medical

•1104 Wesley, medical

•9876 Co Rd 16, trauma

•1104 Wesley, medical

•BCH ER to Hillside, transfer

•403 N Elm, breathing

•Bryan ER to PRMC, transfer

September 23rd

•14846 Co Rd E, chest pain

•138 E Hull, medical

•707 S Beech, medical

•5030 Co Rd 15, convulsions

•1433 N Main, medical

•8281 Co Rd K, medical

•BCH Med Surg to WCGH Rehab, transfer

•924 Charlie’s Way, trauma

•Bryan Med Surg to Certus, transfer

•Montpelier ER to Bryan Telemetry, transfer

•Bryan ER to Evergreen, transfer

•131 W Lawrence, full arrest

September 24th

•Montpelier ER to Toledo Children’s

PICU, transfer

•118 Clover, medical

•809 W High, trauma

•204 Tyler, heart problem

•109 E Allison, trauma

•1104 Wesley, medical

•BCH ER to Certus, transfer

•228 S Main, medical

•319 S Beech, medical

•531 S Cherry, medical

•101 N Church, convulsions

•109 E Allison, medical

•9876 Co Rd 16, hemorrhage

•N Lebanon/W High, personal injury ac-

cident

•16207 SR 15, trauma

•1915 E Wilson, chest pain

•807 E Wilson, breathing

•1121 Townline, trauma

•BCH Med Surg to PRMC, transfer

•128 N Crane, medical

•BCH ER to PRMC ER, transfer

•216 S Main, chest pain

September 25th

•SR 34/7, personal injury accident

•18952 Co Rd 20, breathing

•BCH ER to Parkview ER, transfer

•1134 Meadowbrook, trauma

•BCH Med Surg to Certus, transfer

•412 First, trauma

•9876 Co Rd 16, trauma

•104 N Main, medical

•128 N Crane, medical

•616 Empire, trauma

•328 W Vine, medical

•10 Autumn, breathing

•3151 Co Rd 2425, trauma

•BCH ER to Parkview Regional, transfer

September 26th

•6652 Co Rd 12, trauma

•6704 Co Rd 12, trauma

•1121 Townline, stroke

•4566 Co Rd 12, personal injury accident

•1121 Townline, medical

•914 W High, medical

•BCH ER to Parkview Regional, transfer

•426 E Water, trauma

•1400 Carnation, trauma

•BCH ER to Parkview Regional ER, transfer

•1424 Summer Field, trauma

•BCH ER to Toledo Hospital, transfer

•15567 Co Rd D50, trauma

•800 Maple, trauma

•1400 Carnation, trauma

•10 Autumn, breathing

•111 E Angola, medical

•319 S Beech, medical

•720 E Jefferson, dead body

•E Wilson/S Allen, unconsciousness

WILLIAMS COUNTY FIRE

September 19th

•8251 US 6, fire

•12582 Co Rd J, grass fire

September 20th

•19287 Co Rd C, grass fire

•1400 Carnation, trauma

•309 N Union, trauma

•BCH ER to Parkview Regional, transfer

•135 Palmer, trauma

•WCGH ER to BCH Telemetry, transfer

•WCGH ER to Parkview Regional, trans-

fer

•BCH Telemetry to PRMC, transfer

•853 E High, trauma

•9876 Co Rd 16, medical

•12430 SR 34, well-being check

•BCH ER to Toledo Hospital ER, transfer

September 21st

•BCH ER to Parkview Regional, transfer

•439 E Perry, medical

•924 Charlie’s Way, medical

•K/SR 15, personal injury accident

•BCH ER to PRMC, transfer

•BCH ER to PRMC ER, transfer

•807 E Wilson, trauma

•12808 US 20, stroke

•915 N Main, grass fire

September 21st

•K/SR 15, personal injury accident

September 22nd

•16981 US 20, personal injury accident

•708 S Monroe, gas investigation

September 23rd

•8281 Co Rd K, medical

•131 W Lawrence, full arrest

September 24th

•16207 SR 15, trauma

•109 E Allison, medical

September 25th

•SR 34/7, personal injury accident

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

•128 N Crane, medical

•J/7, controlled burn

September 26th

•1104 SR 49, controlled burn

•924 Charlie’s Way, fire alarm

MONTPELIER POLICE

September 19th

•220 Depot, 911 hang up

•540 S Harrison, civil

•S Platt, animal

•Williams County Fairgrounds, animal

•325 Lafayette, well-being check

•1015 E Brown, juvenile

•S Monroe, miscellaneous

•310 W Jefferson, lockout

•13/H, traffic offense

•709 Mill, burglary

•S Pleasant/E Jefferson, animal

September 20th

•709 Mill, K-9 usage

•1400 Carnation, medical

•107 W Lawrence, well-being check

•204 E Main, escort

•401 N Pleasant, well-being check

•209 Broad, escort

•1210 E Main, found property

•307 N Monroe, telephone harassment

•N30/16, RR crossing problem

•E Brown/Charlie’s Way, animal

•709 Mill, drugs

September 21st

•108 E Wayne, disorderly

•924 Charlie’s Way, medical

•215 Empire, keep the peace

•704 E Main, theft

•204 E Main, escort

•420 Steuben, harassment

•540 S Harrison, keep the peace

•13454 SR 15, agency assist

•6 Candytuft, suspicious activity

September 22nd

•409 W Lawrence, medical

•339 Fairview, disorderly

•221 Empire, telephone harassment

•221 Empire, miscellaneous

•220 N Harrison, civil

•708 S Monroe, gas investigation

•104 W Jefferson, miscellaneous

September 23rd

•13469 SR 15, alarm

•107 E Main, recovered property

•S Platt Bridge, juvenile

•334 ½ Empire, civil

•924 Charlie’s Way, medical

•209 Broad, miscellaneous

•131 W Lawrence, suicide attempt

•17391 Co Rd 1150, misdemeanor war-

rant

September 24th

•14620 Selwyn, harassment

•S Platt/E Wabash, traffic offense

•334 ½ Empire, civil

•536 Steuben, juvenile

•208 E Washington, unwanted person

•113 Sycamore, juvenile

•516 Bryant, animal

•707 Mill, theft

September 25th

•13469 SR 15, alarm

•202 E Wabash, juvenile

•11715 Co Rd 13, miscellaneous

•16/N30, suspicious

•682 S Airport, suspicious activity

•924 Charlie’s Way, assault

•334 ½ Empire, menacing

•924 Charlie’s Way, 911 hang up

•Opdyke/W Main, miscellaneous

•616 Empire, medical

•310 W Jefferson, fraud

September 26th

•924 Charlie’s Way, alarm

•426 E Water, medical

•1400 Carnation, medical

•334 ½ Empire, suspicious

•129 W Wabash, property damage acci-

dent

•323 S Jonesville, well-being check

•1400 Carnation, medical

•502 E Madison, animal

•720 E Jefferson, medical

•119 W Jefferson, juvenile

•213 Lincoln, disorderly

•501 E Jefferson, disorderly

PIONEER POLICE

September 19th

•505 Baubice, child abuse

•206 Village, medical

•206 Village, 911 hang up

September 20th

•212 S Wyandot, traffic offense

September 21st

•304 W Lynn, neighborhood problem

•100 N Elm, fight

September 22nd

•204 W Lynn, theft

September 23rd

•310 S Maple, trespassing

•310 S Maple, disturbing peace

•Pioneer Police Department, citizen assist

September 24th

•203 Cedar, juvenile

September 25th

•201 S State, investigation

•412 First, trauma

•805 S State, harassment

•101 First, suicide threat

STRYKER POLICE

September 19th

•501 Gray, trauma

September 22nd

•105 W Mulberry, trauma

•100 N Defiance, traffic stop

•Stryker Football Stadium, investigation

September 23rd

•305 S Defiance, traffic stop

September 24th

•204 Tyler, heart problem

•109 E Allison, trauma

•400 S Defiance, traffic stop

•109 E Allison, trauma

•109 E Allison, medical

September 25th

•400 S Defiance, traffic stop

September 26th

•204 W Curtis, agency assist

•204 S West, investigation

•201 Horton, lockout

•800 Maple, trauma

•301 W Lynn, stray

•202 N Depot, extra patrol

WILLIAMS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

September 19th

•16600 US 20A, suspicious activity

•US 127/US 6, disabled vehicle

•307 S Michigan, domestic violence

•11404 US 20, agency assist

•US 6/SR 66, theft

•3868 Co Rd 10, family dispute

•SR 49/K, 911 hang up

•7698 US 6, 911 hang up

•8251 US 6, fire

•13/H, traffic offense

•100 S Allen, K-9 usage

•13/F, K-9 usage

•13/F, disabled vehicle

•1954 Co Rd 250, disorderly

September 20th

•1425 E High, found property

•19287 Co Rd C, arson

•13362 Co Rd C, suicide threat

•13438 Co Rd C, extra patrol

•15627 US 127, suspicious car

•12430 SR 34, well-being check

September 21st

•16548 Co Rd 16, agency assist

•9864 SR 15, disorderly

•2042 Co Rd 15, agency assist

•K/SR 15, personal injury accident

•4637 Co Rd 1575, well-being check

•19452 Co Rd 12, 911 hang up

•US 20/US 20A, well-being check

•204 E Main, escort

•5030 Co Rd 15, keep the peace

•9998 Co Rd 16, property damage

•102 Hogan, 911 hang up

•16548 Co Rd 16, agency assist

•US 127/US 6, agency assist

•F/SR 49, property damage accident

September 22nd

•22012 Co Rd E50, well-being check

•16981 US 20, personal injury accident

•302 Washington, alarm

•405 E Main, vandalism

•SR 34/2425, property damage accident

•15236 Co Rd D50, fraud

•12475 Co Rd H, theft

September 23rd

•106 Summit, property damage

•14896 SR 49, citizen assist

•4595 Co Rd 10, 911 hang up

•14553 SR 49, theft

•US 6/12C, escort

•K between 16/17, traffic hazard

•17916 Co Rd R, telephone harassment

•107 Brown, lockout

•328 Yuma, vandalism

•1624 US 6, well-being check

•C/17, traffic hazard

•2/M50, suspicious

•17391 Co Rd 1150, agency assist

Archbold Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty To Pandering

(PRESS RELEASE) - An Archbold, Ohio man was sentenced on September 26, 2024, in the Fulton County Common Pleas Court according to The Fulton County Prosecutor's Office. Michael Hughes, 43, pleaded guilty to five counts of Pandering SexuallyOriented Matter Involving a Minor or Impaired Person. He possessed images of a minor participating or engaging in sexual activities.

Judge Scott A. Haselman sentenced Mr. Hughes to 4 years of community control and ordered him to pay prosecution costs, successfully complete the Sex Offender Treatment Program at the Center for Child & Family Advocacy, and complete any recommended aftercare, have no unsupervised contact with any minor, not to make or possess any pornographic material abide by an 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. curfew, stay out of bars/taverns, not possess or consume alcohol, THC or Marijuana, and serve 176 days in CCN0 with credit for time already served. Failure to comply could result in Mr. Hughes spending 6-18 months in prison for each of the five counts of Pandering. Mr. Hughes was found to be a Tier II sex offender, which requires address registration for 25 years, with in-person verification every 180 days with the sheriff of all counties in which he resides.

September 24th

•SR 15/O, 911 hang up

•1018 Lake Shore, request scuba team

•14553 SR 49, theft

•16682 Co Rd 5, agency assist

•2395 Co Rd E, violation of protection or-

der

•SR 49/Mid Toll Blvd, extra patrol

•16570 US 20, 911 hang up

•850/I, traffic hazard

•11361 Co Rd 21N, fraud

•301 Overlease, agency assist

•2773 US 6, lockout

•13/Norlick, well-being check

September 25th

•14896 SR 49, property damage accident

•US 6 west of SR 191, property damage

accident

•705 W Indiana, domestic dispute

•8892 Co Rd 21N, animal

•215 Brown, fraud

•16/US 6, extra patrol

•3601 Lake, repossession

•18992 Co Rd H50, 911 hang up

•13673 Co Rd E, rape

•675/SR 107, threatening

•9670 SR 15, domestic dispute

•19191 Co Rd 9, 911 hang up

•US 20/16, 911 hang up

September 26th

•4566 Co Rd 12, personal injury accident

•5108 Co Rd 1950, breaking & entering

•11246 SR 15, harassment

•5502 Co Rd 13, fraud

•13/SR 34, escort

•SR 49 between R/S, disabled vehicle

•104 Broadway, agency assist

•US 6/US 127, property damage

•7833 SR 15, property damage accident

•15980 Co Rd E25, lockout

•3065 Co Rd 9, agency assist

•7468 Co Rd 9, fraud

•US 6/US 127, traffic offense

•111 E Angola, medical

•SR 107 om front of Riverside Cemetery, traffic hazard

WEST UNITY POLICE

September 19th

•604 W North, ordinance violation

•715 E North, well-being check

September 20th

•106 S Liberty, well-being check

•503 ½ W Rings, animal

•201 E Jackson, unsecure premise

September 21st

•119 Lynn, golf cart inspection

September 22nd

•109 Taylor, well-being check

•307 S Defiance, ordinance violence

•202 S Cedar, domestic dispute

September 23rd

•1401 W Jackson, juvenile

•107 W Jackson, suspicious

September 24th

•E Church/Rose, department informa-

tion

•125 Shire Crest, agency assist

•125 Shire Crest, disorderly

•1301 W Jackson, 911 hang up

•605 E Jackson, littering

September 25th

•202 N Liberty, escort

•125 Shire Crest, neighborhood problem

•104 N Main, medical

September 26th

•715 E North, citizen assist

•501 S Main, animal noise

•700 Oak, lockout

FULTON COUNTY

FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC

•Mingione, Brian P (Delta) speed.

Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $37.00

•Lazaris, Nicolas (Swanton) speed.

Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $150.00

•Shank, Skyler E (Delta) traffic control device. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $37.00

•Eitniear, James L (Wauseon) speed.

Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $37.00

•Lee, Andrew F (Delta) speed. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $37.00

•Navarro, Jesse J (Delta) seatbelt. Costs: $56.00 Fine amount: $30.00

•Bennett, Susan F (Archbold) speed.

Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $47.00

•Shannon, Martin L (Wauseon) stop sign. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $102.00

•Bennett, Ethan J (Delta) right of way when turning left. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $102.00

•Hinkle, Matthew J (Swanton) speed. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $47.00

•Ophelia, Gillette (Swanton) seatbelt. Costs: $56.00 Fine amount: $30.00

•Eicher, Peter J (Archbold) seatbelt. Costs: $56.00 Fine amount: $30.00

•Stephens, Alex (Swanton) traffic control device. $ Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $37.00

•Lech, Michael S (Delta) speed. $100.00 fine and $100.00 costs

•Fether, Cheryl A (Fayette) brake violation. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $100.00

•Hathaway, Michelle A (Wauseon) speed. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $47.00

•Kern, Suzanne E (Delta) speed. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $37.00

•Head, Katie A (Delta) child restraint. Costs: $56.00 Fine amount: $45.00

•Wilman Reyes, Jose (Delta) failure to surrender license. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $100.00

•Smith, Barbara A (Swanton) traffic control device. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $37.00

•Kanavel, James O (Swanton) failed to yield. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount:

$102.00

•Ferguson, Scott A (Delta) peeling and squealing tires. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $37.00

•Schuchert, Catherine C (Swanton) fail to yield. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $102.00

•Richer, Jared L (Wauseon) seatbelt. Costs: $56.00 Fine amount: $30.00

•Hartrick-Collins, Olivia R (Archbold) speed. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $47.00

•Gillette, Jamie L (Lyons) assure clear distance ahead. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $100.00

•Brown, Xander (Delta) no rear license plate. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $37.00

•McQuillin, Mark (Delta) stop sign. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $102.00

•Simmons, Tammy L (Wauseon) expired plate. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $37.00

•Parker, Eric (Wauseon) speed. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $37.00

•Stiers, Jarid (Delta) prohibited use of electronic device. $100.00 costs only, received Certificate and completed course

•Albright, Sandy (Delta) speed. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $37.00

FULTON COUNTY CRIMINAL

•Oberlin, Savannah (Lyons) restrain dog. Defendant plead guilty, Defendant found guilty; Sosts: $100.00 Fine amount: $25.00

•McQuillin, Mark (Delta) stop sign. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $102.00

•Ferguson, Scott A (Delta) peel/squeal. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $37.00

•Stephens, Alex (Swanton) traffic control device. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $37.00

•Kanavel, James O (Swanton) stop sign. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $102.00

•Gillette, Jamie L (Lyons) assured clear distance ahead. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $100.00

•Hardin, Summer S (Wauseon) 90/55 speed. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $50.00

•Richer, Jared L (Wauseon) seatbelt. Costs: $56.00 Fine amount: $30.00

•Parker, Eric C (Wauseon) 64/50 speed. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $37.00

•Fruth, Macey E (Swanton) animals running at large. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $50.00

•Jada Villarreal, Delta, disorderly conduct mm, dismissed at call of prosecutor until 3/26/25, no further same or similar offenses involving threats or violence; Defendant to pay costs of $100.00.

•Cole, Joshua (Delta) weapon amended to attempt. Costs: $75.00 Fine amount: $150.00, 3 years nonreportable probation set up on sl2 for 90 days, 88 days jail on reserve no violation of law, No contact with victim during probation, complete drug/alcohol assessment in 14 days and Complete any aftercare, not to consume or possess alcohol or illegal drugs for 1 year also Random testings by probation officer 1 year reportable probation, firearm forfeited To sheriff’s office.

•Obrien, Savannah (Lyons) failed to confine dog. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $25.00

•Yunker, Isaac L (Delta) ovi. Costs: $100.00 Fine amount: $37.00 2years non-reportable probation with 180 days jail on reserve no violation of law, complete 72-hour intervention program by 1/3/25, 1-year license susp with privileges, als order Vacated.

DELTA POLICE

September 20th

•American Legion, business/residential security checks

•100-b W Main, traffic warning

•406 Maplewood, disturbance/disorderly

•Superior/Lincoln, suspicious vehicle

•7000-b Co Rd 10, welfare check

•300-b S Madison, traffic warning

•105 W Main, crash

•412 Palmwood, information

•412 W Main, animal

•233 W Main, animal

September 21st

•300-b traffic warning

•412 Glenwood, crisis intervention

•708 Fernwood, animal/unconfined

•SR 109/US 20, traffic safety complaints

•Main/Madison, traffic warning

•400 Monroe, information

•600 Main, traffic warning

•Main/Madison, traffic safety complaints

•Parking lot at Wood Street, suspicious person

September 22nd

•Preferred Pools & Spas, unsecured property

•500 Main, traffic warning

•300-b W Main, traffic warning

September 23rd

•Fulton County Dog Pound, information

•N Madison/Palmwood, crash

September 24th

•18 Meadow, business/residential security checks

•703 Oakview, juvenile unruly

•420 Main, assist public

•204 Washington, domestic violence

•Speedway, assist public

•Woodrow/Main, traffic warning

•14 Cascade, assist fire/rescue

September 25th

•6 Hawthorne, telecommunications harassment

•Nature Fresh Farms, warrant pick-up

•2220 Redbud, assist fire/rescue

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

September 26th

•105 S Madison, parking complaints

•231 W Main, miscellaneous

•105 W Main, business/residential security checks

•Harrison/Main, traffic warning

•454 Monroe, unlock

•Lassus Brothers Handy Dandy, 911 hang up

•Speedway, disturbance/disorderly

•18 Meadow, business/residential security checks

•State Bank, business/residential security checks

•Smith’s Twist-T-Freeze, business/residential security checks

•Subway, business/residential security checks

ARCHBOLD POLICE

September 19th

•1100-b S Defiance, parking violations

•100-b N Defiance, traffic offense

•S Defiance/Wilson, traffic offense

•N Defiance/Stryker, traffic offense

•Lafayette/S Pleasant, traffic offense

•405 E Lutz, suspicious activity

September 20th

•Frey/Stryker, traffic offense

•328 Short-Buehrer, 911 hang up

•405 E Lutz, crash

•500 Lafayette, traffic detail

•Franklin/Park, community service

•1009 N Defiance, welfare check

•550 Haven, assist fire/rescue

•303 E Mechanic, welfare check

•500-b Lafayette, traffic offense

•Miller/Rosewood, traffic offense

•100-b N Defiance, traffic offense

•103 N Defiance, vehicle unlock

•1500 S Defiance, miscellaneous

September 21st

•Degroff/Stryker, traffic offense

•405 E Holland, assist fire/rescue

•901 Stryker, 911 hang up

•415 E Lutz, assist fire/rescue

•Frey/Stryker, traffic detail

•104 S Defiance, vehicle unlock

•700 North, parking violations

•900-b Stryker, traffic offense

•Miller/Rosewood, traffic offense

•600 Lafayette, special detail

•600-b Lafayette, traffic detail

•600-b Lafayette, traffic offense

•405 E Lutz, civil

September 22nd

•818 Ringenberg, 911 hang up

September 23rd

•600 Lafayette, traffic detail

•405 E Lutz, civil

•515 Short-Buehrer, special detail

•1911 S Defiance, vehicle unlock

•500 Lafayette, special detail

•Miller/Rosewood, traffic offense

•300-b Stryker, disabled vehicle

September 24th

•500 Lafayette, traffic detail

•Franklin/Park, community service

•N Defiance/W Lutz, traffic offense

•203 S Defiance, traffic detail

•Lafayette/Victory, traffic offense

•621 N Defiance, civil

•Frey/Stryker, traffic detail

•600-b Stryker, traffic offense

•Lafayette/Victory, traffic offense

•High/E Holland, traffic offense

•500 Lafayette, special detail

•Bankey/Stryker, traffic offense

•700-b E Lutz, traffic offense

•1200 Stryker, animal call

•Lachoy/Stryker, traffic offense

•N Defiance/W Holland, traffic offense

•Miller/Rosewood, traffic offense

•Lafayette/Victory, traffic offense

•24/W Lutz, traffic offense

•400-b W Holland, property found

September 25th

•103 N Defiance, property found

•200-b Lafayette, traffic offense

•Franklin/Park, community service

•Lafayette/Victory, traffic offense

•700-b E Lutz, traffic offense

•300-b N Defiance, bicycle violations

•405 E Lutz, community service

•Lafayette/24, assist police unit

September 26th

•700 N Defiance, assist police unit

•400-b Stryker, traffic offense

•T-761 SR 66, special detail

•Franklin/Park, traffic detail

•S Pleasant/Wilson, traffic detail

•500 Lafayette, special detail

•111 Weires, vehicle unlock

•801 W Barre, vehicle unlock

•202 S Defiance, civil

•1100-b N Buehrer, community service

•400-b E Lutz, traffic offense

•104 S Defiance, animal call

•405 E Lutz, telephone complaints

September 27th

•Franklin/Park, traffic detail

FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

•3942 Co Rd F, threats/harassment

•114 S Adrian, welfare check

•15077 Co Rd 23, wires/pole down

•13/A, reckless operation

•13684 Co Rd 22, peace keep

•4840 US 20A, 911 hang up

•2615 Co Rd 2, neighbor dispute

•211 Valley Woods, civil process

•26-2/J, property crash

September 20th

•13/B, traffic stop

•20A/3, welfare check

•1170 N Shoop, civil process

•16880 Co Rd K, unruly/runaway juve-

nile

•8651 Co Rd 26-2, assist other police

•K/109, traffic stop

•21/2, assist public

•129 Courthouse Plaza, civil

•20A/3, injury crash

September 21st

•108/D, traffic stop

•111 Harrison, welfare check

•4446 Co Rd 5, generic complaint

•4220 Co Rd 2, identity theft/scam

•12944 US 20, property crash

•7910 SH 109, property crash

•22857 US 20A, littering

•11643 Co Rd 14, vandalism

•12399 Co Rd 13, unlock

•13772 Co Rd D, property crash

•16810 Co Rd 2, alarm

•8/T, suspicious vehicle

September 22nd

•D/3, disabled vehicle

•10487 Co Rd 4, loud noise

•5014 Co Rd 20, vandalism

•B/21, traffic offense

•5030 Co Rd E, suspicious activity

•12647 Co Rd 5, vandalism

•N/109, suspicious vehicle

September 23rd

•104 N Madison, assist other police

•9369 Co Rd C, alarm

•9233 Co Rd J, suicide threats

•1652 Co Rd D, warrant service

•21478 Co Rd C, lost/recovered/receiving

•4591 Co Rd K, unruly/runaway juvenile

•2324 Co Rd 2, domestic dispute

•9333 Co Rd 11, unwanted subject

•117 S Adrian, assault

September 24th

•4549 Co Rd E, suspicious activity

•4125 Co Rd L, mental

•604 S Shoop, prisoner transport

•23/JK, disabled vehicle

•19655 Co Rd D, threats/harassment

•262 Mill, neighbor dispute

•108/J, assist fire

•19570 Co Rd T, property crash

September 25th

•4550 US 20A, K-9

•120/7, suspicious vehicle

•129 Courthouse Plaza, assist other po-

lice

•11200-b Co Rd D, injury crash

September 26th

•7200 Co Rd 2, loud noise

WAUSEON POLICE

September 18th

•1160 N Shoop, unlock

•1285 N Shoop, mental

•S Shoop/E Superior, reckless operation

•229 W Linfoot, suicide threats

•300-b E Leggett, traffic offense

•E Leggett/S Shoop, property crash

•McDonald’s, larceny

•E Leggett/S Shoop, property crash

•151 S Fulton, follow up

•Brett’s Towing, civil

•235 S Franklin, follow up

•1435 Clermont, unlock

•Ryan’s Restaurant, domestic animal

•318 Maplewood, follow up

•Walmart, trespassing

•243 Beech, follow up

•100-b N Shoop, traffic offense

•N Shoop/Parkview, traffic offense

•412 E Chestnut, follow up

•1495 N Shoop, property patrol

•Ottokee/20A, traffic offense

•440 Marshall, civil process

•845 E Leggett, special detail

•725 S Shoop, property patrol

•Enterprise/W Linfoot, traffic offense

•244 Birch, follow up

•151 S Fulton, mental

•151 S Fulton, suspicious person

•1135 N Shoop, property patrol

•Ryan’s Restaurant, property patrol

•940 E Oak, property patrol

•1151 Ottokee, property patrol

•McDonald’s, property patrol

September 19th

•Homecoming Park, domestic animal

•419 Cherry, unlock

•N Ottokee/Fountain, traffic offense

•W Leggett/Lawrence, traffic offense

•Wauseon Primary, unlock

•1075 N Shoop, unlock

•S Shoop/E Chestnut, traffic offense

•1000 N Ottokee, traffic offense

•700 Burr, traffic offense

•150 N Shoop, 911 open line

September 20th

•241 N Franklin, suspicious activity

•600-b N Shoop, assist public

•1373 N Shoop, property crash

•445 E Airport, 911 open line

•650 E Linfoot, property crash

•216 Mulberry, larceny

•132 E Oak, generic complaint

•1250 N Shoop, alarm

•700-b N Shoop, assist public

•1250 N Shoop, alarm

•Edgar Grisier Funeral Home, escort

•E Oak/N Glenwood, special detail

•Leggett/Lawrence, traffic offense

•Barney Oldfield, traffic offense

•480 E Airport, suspicious person

•E Leggett/S Oakwood, traffic offense

•1497 N Shoop, property patrol

•Biddle Park/Glenwood, property patrol

•950 E Oak, property patrol

•Cato Fashions, property patrol

•810 N Shoop, property patrol

•South Park, property patrol

•500 Parkview, property patrol

•Red Rambler, property patrol

•Skye Cinema, property patrol

•1495 N Shoop, property patrol

September 21st

•Sara’s Garden, property patrol

•715 Lawrence, property patrol

•Kenn Feld Group, property patrol

•S&G, property patrol

•109/F, traffic stop

•480 E Airport, lost/recovered/receiving

•1120 N Shoop, unwanted subject

•230 Clinton, bad check/forgery

•1133 Ottokee, traffic offense

•1379 N Shoop, alarm

•225 S Oakwood, peace keep

•1373 N Shoop, unlock

•229 W Linfoot, unwanted subject

•229 W Linfoot, peace keep

•773 N Shoop, unlock

•1375 N Shoop, suspicious person

•Azteca, dog complaint

•208 Madison, welfare check

September 22nd

•714 Fairway, loud noise

•1285 N Shoop, mental

•South Park, generic complaint

•845 E Leggett, special detail

•230 Clinton, domestic animal

•Taco Bell, generic complaint

•148 W Superior, lost/recovered/receiv-

ing

•230 Clinton, medic transport

•735 S Shoop, property patrol

•Circle K, property patrol

•Walmart, larceny

September 23rd

•Dollar General, property patrol

•Wabash Park, property patrol

•North Park, property patrol

•230 Clinton, medic transport

•Homecoming Park, property patrol

•211 S Fulton, property patrol

•1250 N Shoop, property patrol

•Barney Oldfield, property patrol

•Clermont, property patrol

•Downtown Northside, property patrol

•734 third, lost/recovered/receiving

•435 E Linfoot, unlock

•14514 Co Rd C, training exercise

•1489 N Shoop, traffic offense

•1092 Barney Oldfield, hit skip

•241 N Franklin, 911 open line

•485 E Airport, alarm

•323 Barbara, unruly/runaway juvenile

•108/C, reckless operation

September 24th

•1285 N Shoop, mental

•485 E Airport, property crash

•230 Clinton, test

•625 N Shoop, property crash

•W Linfoot/Krieger, traffic offense

•Fulton County Health Center, traffic offense

•495 E Airport, traffic offense

•W Linfoot/Zenobia, traffic offense

•Prospect/Oak, traffic offense

•1200-b N Shoop, traffic offense

•Biddle Park/Glenwood, property patrol

•240 Clinton, request backup

•831 W Linfoot, property patrol

•Homecoming Park, property patrol

•Biddle Park, property patrol

•Clermont, property patrol

•Barney Oldfield, property patrol

•1210 N Shoop, property patrol

•China House, property patrol

•1242 N Shoop, property patrol

•Nailed It Salon, property patrol

•1285 N Shoop, property patrol

•840 W Elm, property patrol

•854 S Shoop, property patrol

•840 Parkview, property patrol

•Biddle Park, property patrol

•Walmart, property patrol

•621 E Oak, property patrol

•South Park, property patrol

•152 S Fulton, property patrol

•North Park, property patrol

•600 Wood, property patrol

•1290 N Shoop, property patrol

•230 Clinton, medic transport

•U Lock Storage, property patrol

September 25th

•Skye Cinema, property patrol

•Don’s Chevrolet, property patrol

•Clermont, property patrol

•Don’s Automotive, property patrol

Fulton County Common Pleas Court Sentencings Delta Man Sentenced To Prison For Failure To Register One Of Five Sentencings

Several individuals were sentenced on September 20, 2024, in the Fulton County Common Pleas Court according to The Fulton County Prosecutor's Office.

Among those sentenced included:

-JOEY BROWN, 48, of Delta, Ohio, previously pleaded guilty to Failure to Register. Brown, who is a registered sex offender failed to register his new address with the Sheriff's Office.

Judge Scott A. Haselman sentenced Mr. Brown to 17 months in prison and ordered him to pay prosecuting costs.

-MITCHELL MOLINA, 37, of Wauseon, Ohio, previously pleaded guilty to Strangulation. He caused or created a substantial risk of physical harm to a family or household member by means of strangulation or suffocation.

Judge Scott A. Haselman sentenced Mr. Molina to 3 years of community control and ordered him to pay prosecution costs, stay out of bars/taverns, not possess or consume alcohol, THC or Marijuana, abide by a 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. curfew, successfully complete the Fulton County Drug Court Program, complete a dual diagnosis assessment, and successfully complete any recommended treatment and any aftercare, successfully complete the Center for Child & Family Advocacy Batterer's Intervention Program, and any recommended aftercare.

Failure to comply could result in Mr. Molina spending 6-18 months in prison.

-DUANE HYATT, 47, of Northwood, Ohio, previously pleaded guilty to Domestic Violence and Attempted Having Weapons While Under Disability. He did knowingly cause a family or household member to believe that he would cause imminent physical harm to them, and he attempted to have a firearm in his possession, when he had chronic alcoholism.

contact with the victim, possess no firearms, successfully complete the Center for Child & Family Advocacy Batterer's Intervention Program, and any recommended aftercare, serve 47 days in CCNO with work release, then be placed on TAD monitoring, with credit for 2 days already served.

Failure to comply could result in Mr. Hyatt spending 6-18 months in prison for Attempted Having Weapons Under Disability and 30 days in CCNO for Domestic Violence.

-JAIMIE FOUTY, 37, of Wauseon, Ohio, previously pleaded guilty to two counts of Aggravated Possession of Drugs, and one count of Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound. She possessed Methamphetamine and a Fentanyl-Related Compound.

Judge Scott A. Haselman sentenced Ms. Fouty to 3 years of community control and ordered her to pay prosecution costs, stay out of bars/taverns, abide by a 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. curfew, successfully complete treatment at the Zepf Center, and any recommended aftercare, and successfully complete the Fulton County Drug Court.

Failure to comply could result in Ms. Fouty spending 6-12 months in prison for each count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs, and 6-12 months in prison for Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound.

•20A/Ottokee, traffic offense

•1120 N Shoop, trespassing

•Habaneros, domestic animal

September 19th

•11671 Co Rd C, alarm

•625 N Shoop, domestic animal

Judge Scott A. Haselman sentenced Mr. Hyatt to 4 years of community control and ordered him to pay prosecution costs, stay out of bars/taverns, not possess or consume alcohol, THC or Marijuana, abide by a 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. curfew, complete a dual diagnosis assessment, and complete any recommended treatment and any aftercare, have not

-CHRISTOPHER STEIN, 43, of Toledo, Ohio, previously pleaded guilty to Attempted Burglary, Receiving Stolen Property, and Failure to Appear as Required by Recognizance. He trespassed in a garage, then he disposed of a generator knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the generator had been obtained through the commission of a theft offense. He also failed to appear for his pretrial in the Fulton County Common Pleas Court.

Judge Scott A. Haselman sentenced Mr. Stein to 17 months in prison for Attempted Burglary, 17 months in prison for Failure to Appear, and 180 days in CCNO for Receiving Stolen Property, and ordered him to pay prosecuting costs.

Local Hometown News

SWANTON VILLAGE COUNCIL

Village Facing Potential Sewer Rate Increase

By: Jesse Davis

THE VILLAGE REPORTER jesse@thevillagereporter.com

Swanton Finance Director Holden Benfield reported to the village council on Monday that a decreasing balance in the sewer fund will require several increases to sewer rates for residents.

The recommendation to increase rates was originally presented to the council by Senior Rural Development Specialist Matthew Kline with the Rural Community Assistance Partnership at a meeting last December.

Kline initially recommended worst-case scenario increases of 15 percent in 2024 and 2025, 7.5 percent in 2026 and 2027, and then back to the village's standard annual increase of 5 percent in 2028.

After reviewing updated information with Benfield and Village Administrator Shannon Shulters, however, he suggested 12 percent in 2024, 10 percent in 2025, 8.5 percent in 2026, 7.5 percent in 2027, and 5 percent in 2028.

At Monday's meeting, Benfield recommended rate increases of 10 percent in 2025, 2026, and 2027, 8 percent in 2028, and 5 percent in 2029.

Swanton sewer rates are determined based on how many thousands of gallons of water are used. If an in-village resident uses 1,000 or fewer gallons, they pay the minimum of $30 per month, with designated rates every 1,000 gallons more, going up to $261.28 per month at 40,000 gallons with an additional $6.03 for every thousand higher.

For someone being charged the minimum rate, they would see their rate under the plan go to $33 in 2025, $36.30 in 2026, $39.93 in 2027, $43.12 in 2028, and $45.28 in 2029.

Benfield pointed out he was not yet asking for a vote by the council, only that he wanted it

on their radar for a vote in the future. Councilwoman Dianne Westhoven asked Benfield to bring back an example chart breaking down exactly what people at each level of usage would pay each year through the increases so, if the council approves them, they can provide the most transparency possible to residents.

WRRF PLANT PROJECT

Superintendent of Water Resource Recovery Facility Joe Tillison requested roughly $152,000 for the installation of new control panels for the trickling filter plant to replace the original panels, installed in 1956.

Tillison said those panels are tripping out during wet weather flows leaving him unable to run all the plant's pumps.

The other reason he wants to pursue replacement of the panels now instead of in January is because delivery of the panels would be 16-20 weeks out from whenever they were requested from the manufacturer.

The only alternative to replacing the panels would be installing another oxidation ditch at a cost of between $8 to $10 million.

"The advantage of doing this now is that I can get these panels built and installed while the contractors are still on site [for the current project]. There's other SCADA and computer work that are going to be done throughout the plant, so if I can have these panels here, I don't have to bring the integrator back with additional cost to program and commission these panels," Tillison said.

According to Benfield, the village had already planned on supplying $1 million to the WRRF from the general fund for a headworks project next year which would include the control panels, and that he considers this funding the beginning of the spending of that

money. Benfield reported that any funds remaining from the $1 million at the end of the future project will revert to the general fund. The council unanimously approved the expenditure.

PARKING DISCUSSED

Business owners Shannon Messenger of Main Street Trading Post, Heather Schneider of Curated Chaos, and Haadia Amin of Swan Creek Vision addressed the board on the lack of sufficient parking in the area just south of the railroad tracks on South Main Street.

"It is becoming a hazard at this point now that all the businesses have kind of come together, all the buildings are full. We basically have to limit our hours at this point to kind of allow for parking," Messenger said.

Messenger added that she recently had to break up a screaming match in the street between one of her customers and a patron of the VFW post.

She explicitly stated the VFW was an important organization whose patrons were just as entitled to parking as her customers while also noting that when the VFW holds events, they basically have to close their doors due to a lack of parking.

There is also an issue with getting elderly clients in wheelchairs and with walkers safely in and out of the eye clinic, she said.

"I've had customers call me that are coming in 45 minutes away saying 'Oh, I circled the block three separate times. I can't find a parking space,' and they leave," Messenger said.

She said all three businesses want to stay in Swanton, but they can't operate if there is no parking.

Mayor Neil Toeppe said the village was aware of the issue and had already looked into the issue once, but they did not believe the quote they received

accurately reflected what the cost would be. He said they will seek new quotes in an effort to solve the problem.

OTHER BUSINESS

Shulters reported that Airport Highway will be reopening to all traffic in the coming days, although South Main Street will remain closed as Hillabrand & Sons Construction continues to work on that road.

The council briefly discussed the need to construct additional facilities in which to store village vehicles and equipment, both new and existing equipment currently left to sit in the elements due to a lack of covered storage space.

West Garfield Street resident Ken Najarian asked what the village's plans are for his street - such as potentially adding flashing lights to the stop sign near his home - due to unsafe drivers.

Toeppe reported they are looking at flashing lights as well as potentially changing traffic flows during drop-off and pickup times for the schools.

The council approved the appropriation of $4,157.24 for the purchase of rescue task force gear for, among other scenarios, active shooter situations. The village has been approved for an Ohio EMS grant that will reimburse the village for the full amount.

Toeppe read a proclamation declaring the week of October 6-12 as Fire Prevention Week. Independence Day fireworks for 2025 were scheduled for June 28. The 2025 Corn Festival was scheduled for August 8 and 9.

The next regular meeting of the Swanton Village Council will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15 at 219 Chestnut Street.

Four County Career Center Students Of The Month

EDON ... Four County Career Center is pleased to announce Lainee Wells from Edon High School as Student of the Month. Lainee is the daughter of Kari Shaw and is a senior in the Visual Art and Design program at the Career Center. Lainee was nominated by her instructor, Mrs. Rausch. She is a member of Skills USA, and is on the Career Center Honor Roll. After Lainee graduates, she plans to attend Bowling Green State University and major in studio art. Students who achieve this recognition throughout the 2024-2025 school year are honored with a certificate of recognition for their Career Passport.

WAUSEON ... Four County Career Center is pleased to announce Dayana Sosa from Wauseon High School as Student of the Month. Dayana is the daughter of Agapito Valadez and Denise Plasencia and is a junior in the Interior Design program at the Career Center. Dayana was nominated by her instructor, Mrs. Hall. She is a member of Family, Career & Community Leaders of America at the Career Center. At Wauseon High School, Dayana is a basketball cheerleader. After Dayana graduates, she plans to attend college and major in interior design.

DELTA ... Four County Career Center is pleased to announce Kathryn Mohring from Delta High School as Student of the Month. Kathryn is the daughter of Brad and Kristina Mohring and is a junior in the Veterinary Assisting program at the Career Center. Kathryn was nominated by her instructor, Mrs. Pippin. She is a member of FFA, and is on the Career Center Honor Roll. At Delta High School, she is a member of the marching band. After Kathryn graduates, she plans to attend college and major in veterinary science.

NORTH CENTRAL ... Four County Career Center is pleased to announce Erin Caldwell from North Central High School as Student of the Month. Erin is the daughter of Bill and Meredith Caldwell and is a senior in the Visual Art and Design program at the Career Center. Erin was nominated by her instructor Mrs. Custer. She is a member of Skills USA,and is on the Career Center Honor Roll. After Erin graduates, she plans to attend Bowlding Green State University and major in art education.

MONTPELIER ... Four County Career Center is pleased to announce Kansas Barcia from Montpelier High School as Student of the Month. Kansas is the granddaughter of Paul and Tammy Hillman and is a senior in the Floral Design program at the Career Center. Kansas was nominated by her instructor, Mrs. Luzny. She is a member of FFA and is on the Career Center Honor Roll. After Kansas graduates, she plans to work in the floral design field.

WILLIAMS COUNTY - FULTON COUNTY AREA SCHOOLS

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PHOTO BY JESSIE DAVIS / THE VILLAGE REPORTER FIRE PREVENTION WEEK ... Swanton Mayor Neil Toeppe presents Fire and Rescue Division Chief Cuyler Kepling with a copy of the proclamation declaring the week of October 6-12 as Fire Prevention Week.

Village Of Fayette Holds Third Annual Fall Fest

By: Brianna Balogh

THE VILLAGE REPORTER publisher@thevillagereporter.com

The 3rd annual Fayette Fall Fest kicked off on a drizzly Saturday morning, around 11 am.

Several vendors lined the sides of main street. Vendors included many homemade crafts, 3D printed items, homemade soaps and several sweet treats for purchase.

There were several food options available. Restaurants such as One More Bar and Grill and Freddy’s were running specials. Attendees could sample the Chili Cook Off entries, including Tio Rey’s, Fire in the Hole, and Brisket Bomb chili.

Bull Thistle Arts provided hot dogs, popcorn, soft pretzels, and drinks all for a free will donation.

At the one end of main street in the fire station was hosting a Chicken BBQ. At the other end was walking tacos, quesadillas and nachos provided by Helping Hands for a free will donation.

Myrtle Mansion Ministries set up a large game area for kids to enjoy. Kids could choose from several different games and activities including connect four, pumpkin tic tac toe, pumpkin toss or fishing from a small pool.

There was also a chalk drawing area and a special board to write down any prayer request. A tent was set up to represent Sukkah and anyone visiting would get to learn about the Jewish tradition.

The Myrtle Mansion Ministry is raising funds to remodel a house to use for a women’s shelter, which is currently in need of a new roof and siding before remodeling the interior.

The car show took place on North Fayette Street, directly beside the Opera House. Participants not only brought out unique cars but also accessories which included a VW Bug full of mini VW figurines and a car with a skeleton passenger and dog. Between the

car show and Opera House, Northern Roots provided free live music in the gazebo. Inside the Opera house was the Pie baking competition. Each participant was required to provide two pies. There were three flavor categories: pecan, pumpkin, and apple. Unfortunately there were no apple participants this year, but four pecan and one pumpkin pie were entered.

The pie judging began at 1 pm with judges Mayor Dave Borer, Officer David Schweinhagen and Assistant Police Chief Bill McConnell. When asked by a spectator of their qualifications Officer McConnell explained he was a veteran as this was his secondyear judging and Office Schweinhagen stated that his grandmother used to be the pie maker for IGA in Archbold so he had a long pie eating history.

The judges were tasked with assessing the pie in five categories:

overall appearance, filling including flavor, doneness, moistness and consistency, creativity, crust including flavor, doneness, texture and color, and overall taste. Each category would be given a 1-10 rating, with

50 being a perfect score.

The winners were announced shortly after with Laurie Naveau taking the number one spot for pecan, Taryn Downing came in second. Taryn Downing also was one and only in the Pumpkin Pie contest.

Each first and second place winner received an engraved rolling pin.

All other participants received a gift bag filled with kitchen utensils.

Once the pies were judged, guests were invited in to sample the pie for themselves.

Nourishing Your Mind, Body & Spirit

By: Cheryl L Garza - Bryan, Ohio

LOVING YOUR HEART

POWER OF MUSIC

(Opinion Column)

From the beginning of human history, music has served as a tool for expressing our hopes, desires, and pains, for celebrating our triumphs and mourning our losses.

Instinctively, we have long understood that music can alter our emotions as well, helping us shake off our darker moods and open the door to peace.

During the years, research has confirmed over and over again what we’ve always known intuitively: Music can literally help us release our fear, anger, and confusion and rebalance our minds and bodies.

When we feel refreshed and invigorated, the power of health and light begins to radiate from ourselves to the world around us. That inner glow shines through every cell in the body.

The energy of sound moving through the air affects our bodies and minds in ways we may scarcely notice, or perhaps simply disregard. Music, a universal language as ancient as time itself, can be used in more diverse and practical ways than we usually acknowledge. Music, much like food, has nutritional value for our minds and bodies.

At times it may be too loud or too heavy for healthy listening, at the same time sounds may energize us in a very positive way on occasions.

In today’s fast paced world, stress can be one of the most deliberating factors affecting our health. That’s why I learned to relax in order to alleviate that stress is crucial to our long-term well-being. Music’s power.

It’s amazing that in just a few minutes, music trigger responses in your heartbeat, emotions, and attentiveness. Almost instantly, you can be activated, awakened, and feel like dancing. More than entertainment or just great art, music is a source of physical energy capable of influencing every single cell in your body.

It releases chemical responses in the brain that affect the way you feel. Chronic noise and dissonant sounds can create patterns of stress that build up over the years. Increasingly, however music therapy, music psychology, are being used to integrate positive sound into our daily lives.

Numerous clinical and long-term studies indicate that clear, orderly music that isn’t overstimulating can make a dynamic contribution to your overall health and wellness. You can begin to explore this world of beauty and stress relief by listening to harmonious music.

By learning to consciously listen to and use music, your daily practice of centering, balancing, and relaxation becomes your own art form. My hopes are that we can all awaken the music that plays within our own hearts itself.

We are all really just seeking wholeness and connection to the Earth and to oneself and each other. God, Guadalupe, Angels, Spirit Guides, and Divine Intelligence.

My greatest hopes and prayers are that we can all share and encourage each other to live a happier, healthier, vibrant life. We are all really just seeking wholeness and connection to the Earth and to oneself into each other.

I am putting Community resource guide. Power, strength, unity, and connection. Please contact me if interested as always Be Well and Stay nourished! Cheryl L Garza A Lady With Alot Of Zeal and yearning to empower, guide, encourage and share all HOLISTIC Wholesome Living with youth-adults. Highly educated, extremely passionate, determined and driven with no doubts... I choose to make the rest of my life the BEST of my Life, I wish that for all as well... Sharing Love & Kindness... spreadingwellness@ yahoo.com 567-239-1960

PIE WINNER … Taryn Downing took home 1st place in the pumpkin pie and 2nd

PIE JUDGES … Judges Mayor Borer, Officer David Schweinhagen and Assistant Chief Bill McConnell.

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music was provided by Northern Roots.

Sauder Village Partners With Fulton County Board Of DD To Install Universal Changing Table

Archbold, Ohio —

In an effort to further expand accessibility across the organization, Sauder Village partnered with Fulton County Board of Developmental Disabilities recently to install a universal changing table in the Village’s Welcome Center.

The adjustable-height table, located in its own private room, was installed to support older children and adults in need of changing table space.

The installation of this table is integral to Sauder Village’s efforts to increase accessibility complex-wide so that everyone can be included in the experiences offered

at the northwest Ohio tourist destination.

“I’m thrilled Fulton County Board of DD reached out to Sauder Village with this wonderful opportunity for us to receive a universal changing table,” said Sarah Rupp, Visitor Experience and Evaluation Manager.

“Throughout 2024, we have been intentionally increasing accessibility in the Historic Village and this changing table is just another step in the process for creating a space that welcomes all individuals, no matter their needs. We are so excited to have this table on-site, as it opens up Sauder Village to more families and community

members.”

Fulton County Board of DD approached Sauder Village earlier this year and offered to provide the table, working closely with Rupp and Sheri Friesner, Director of Museum Operations, to swiftly draft plans for the space.

“We received grant funding from ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act), and part of that initiative was to have the ability to purchase universal changing tables and have them distributed throughout our community,” said Robin Shepherd, Superintendent of Fulton County Board of DD.

“Knowing that Sauder Village is a huge

community space in Fulton County, it was natural to ask them to see if they were interested in partnering with us.

“I think this project is awesome because it allows everyone to have the ability to access community events,” she added.

Another effort this year to create a more inclusive environment at Sauder Village is Sensory Friendly Tuesdays, which took place in June and July. The village opened its doors each Tuesday specifically for individuals in need of sensory accommodations, including reduced noise, lower lighting, and sensory kits.

“Because Sauder Village already does events tailored to people with disabilities, like the sensory days, (this partnership) really makes sense in a lot of ways,” said Angie Blake with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

“This changing table provides a great opportunity for people to just do things and not have to plan their whole day around when they need to use the restroom.”

For more information on Sauder Village’s accessibility efforts and accommodations, visit saudervillage.org/visit/ accessibility.

$2.5 Million/Delta School ... From Front Page

to various career fields and skills. This initiative will foster interest and readiness for future technical and vocational careers, ensuring students are equipped with the tools they need to succeed in today’s dynamic job market.”

“Additionally, PDY Schools plans to launch a comprehensive farmto-table initiative by constructing a greenhouse and an industrial kitchen. This program will provide students with real-world experience in agriculture, sustainability, culinary arts, and food science.”

“By engaging students in the entire food production process— from growing ingredients to preparing meals—the initiative will promote healthy, sustainable practices while building valuable career skills.”

“The district will also transform its current industrial arts lab into a cutting-edge Innovation Lab, which will feature a virtual heavy equipment operator simulator, industry-grade metal fabrication equipment, and advanced engineering design tools.”

“These upgrades will create an immersive, hands-on learning environment, allowing students to develop critical skills in advanced manufacturing, engineering, and design.

This modernized lab will empower students to explore and excel in high-

demand industries and trades.”

“PDY Schools' expansion of career technical education will support the district’s ongoing efforts to offer innovative educational experiences that meet the needs of both students and the community. These projects will help students build valuable skills, engage in real-world problem-solving, and prepare for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow’s workforce.”

During the time spent at Pike-Delta-York, the Lt. Governor spoke about the initiative that will be giving the school its funding, along with why they were chosen and how the future looks for Ohio.

“We’re giving around $30 million in grants for machinery and equipment for career and technical education in our high schools, and the Delta schools were the biggest winner. They got a $2.5 million grant that’s going to help expand their agricultural and mechanical programs here”, stated Husted.

“It's gonna help support local agricultural jobs and businesses. It's gonna help support the manufacturing economy here, and it's just super important that we highlight the value of career technical education and how if you go through a career tech program, you'll graduate

high school career-ready, and you’ll march out debt-free and into a new job, and the career tech is really the best value in education and we wanna highlight all the great career paths that are available.”

“What's happening is that a lot of our career centers are filling up, and so we're looking to some of the traditional schools to provide career tech programming and Delta had a really good proposal.”

“It was competitive, it was supported by the local industries that said, hey, we're gonna be in partnership with Delta on this so, when the high school students graduate, we're gonna hire them and that's a big part of why they were a winner.”

“In Ohio right now our economy is growing so fast we have three jobs for every one person looking for a job, so we have more jobs than people to fill them. That means that a career tech education is more important now than ever.”

“Students can earn a great living, and many times get hired before they even graduate high school, and your local employers get the talent that they need. In Northwest Ohio, it’s super important to find places for your young people to go to work before they graduate high school, that way they don’t leave and go somewhere else. You can keep them right there in their local economy.”

Superintendent Burke also spoke and explained that the money received will be a game changer for the district. “We’re excited. This is a game-changer for us. The Middle School career exploration lab will be completely new. So that serves all new kids”, began Burke.

Is It Really So?

By: Dr. Jerry Bergman, Montpelier, Ohio

WHY AMERICA HAS ONE OF THE HIGHEST CRIME RATES IN THE WORLD

OPINION COLUMN

Much has been in the news about the crime problem. Having worked inside the walls of the largest walled prison in America, I have thought a lot about crime. One problem is many inmates are unredeemable. Murderers sometimes murder other inmates. Robbers sometimes rob other inmates.

The best answer is prevention, meaning preventing criminal behavior from developing in the first place.

Often people are introduced to crime by shoplifting. Sometimes an older person entices a younger person, often one under age six, to shoplift.

If caught, it is very unlikely that a six-year-old will be prosecuted. Or shoplifting is often committed by young people, often from a poor family, who will steal candy or other small items.

Shoplifting is rewarding and fun for kids, especially poor kids. Furthermore, they often get away with it, which only reinforces the offense. They then eventually move on to bigger crimes, such as robbery.

Each fall, I am part of the week-long Creation Expo in Indianapolis presenting apologetics to churches. I usually stay in a hotel in the hood, which is across from Walmart.

In the past shoplifting has made the store a mess. This time, it was completely remodeled, but I noted shoplifting was still a problem. While looking for socks and underwear, I noted most of the packages were ripped open.

For one popular brand one pair was removed from every package, leaving two in the package. Obviously, the thief removed one pair, put it in his pocket, and walked out of the store, leaving the opened package with the two remaining pairs. The manager explained to me that they could not sell opened packages, so had to trash them.

Another example of theft was to select five items, pay for them, leave the store, and immediately return and select the same five items, then walk out of the store with them. If asked by an employee, they simply show the person the receipt and walk out of the store.

Theft was so great, I was told, that the store operated at a loss, but were unable to close the store because it was in a minority community and could produce charges of discrimination.

“We average 100 kids per grade level so, you know, in theory, that's 400 kids right off the bat that we're serving, that we're not hitting in this area right now.”

“So, our big vision here is to create a funnel of kids who are going into fifth and sixth grade. Let's expose them to as many career opportunities as we possibly can.”

“As they get into their freshman and sophomore year, let's let them dive a little bit further, and then by junior and senior year, can we get a preapprenticeship program? They're doing college credit plus.”

“What can we start doing to help them be debt-free, whether they're going to college, career, or starting their own business. What can we do to let them be debt free entering the job force and go into the career that they want to, and hopefully we've given them enough opportunities.”

Superintendent Burke also spoke about the upcoming levy initiative the school is working on. “As a school district currently on the ballot for the renewal of an operating levy at $1.3 Million, I have to address the big question mark that I’m going to be getting in the next couple weeks. With this grant why do we still need a levy?”

“The answer is really simple. This grant is a one-time capital investment, designed to launch programs we believe are essential to our student’s future success. However, were still left to operate, maintain, and staff these programs. We can continue to provide these opportunities without increasing local taxes. Ensuring longterm sustainability for our students.”

When I last shopped at this Walmart located in the hood, the clerk did not understand a word of English. She had a Google translator on her phone to which I asked my question, and it translated what I said into Spanish. She then answered my question in Spanish and the Google translator gave me the answer in English. The exchange ended up taking about ten minutes.

California state law classifies stealing merchandise worth $950 or less as a misdemeanor, which often means that law enforcement won’t bother to investigate. If they do, the prosecutor will often refuse to prosecute. This was a common complaint against Kamala Harris.

My experience at a Barnes & Noble store reinforced this concern. While waiting to pay for the books I selected, a worker mentioned to her supervisor, who was then working at the checkout, that a customer had just walked out of the store with a stack of books that he did not pay for.

She was told by the supervisor to do nothing about the theft. She explained this was store policy, adding this person has done the same thing several times before. I was at the checkout counter waiting to pay about fifty dollars for my selections and thought, “What is stopping me from just walking out of the store with my selections?”

In my case, my conscience was clear. You pay for the goods, even if you could just walk out of the store with them. In essence though, my books will probably cost more in order to pay for the books that were stolen.

Valid reasons exist for Barnes & Noble policy. A Rite Aid employee was murdered recently after attempting to stop two store thieves. A confrontation within the store risks harming not only the store staff, but also the customers. For this reason, employees are commonly instructed by their managers to do nothing, as was true at Barnes & Noble.

I wonder if the person stealing books did so to read them or sell them. Since he could borrow them from the library for free, my guess was that he was going to sell them.

To help ameliorate the problem, California Governor Newsom recently signed a new law in which shoplifting is a felony even if it is below the $950 limit, but only if the theft is part of an organized ring with the intent to sell the stolen goods.

How is the clerk supposed to know this? Given that most of these thefts are by individuals, not groups, in the end this new law may have little effect on shoplifting. It will still be up to police and prosecutors to charge these offenses as felonies if they are reported to the police.

What is required is a change to the state law to make all shoplifting a high misdemeanor and that over 100 dollars a felony.

This will provide an incentive not to repeat shoplifting crimes. Like the sign in Rings Drugstore in Montpelier, Ohio, infers, “shoplifting is a crime that will be prosecuted.”

The crime must be dealt with at the first level to prevent developing career criminals. The United States tops the ranking of countries with the most prisoners. This approach (i.e., prison), costs $80,000 dollars a year for housing a single inmate.

Dr. Jerry Bergman has taught biology, genetics, chemistry, biochemistry, anthropology, geology, and microbiology for over 40 years at several colleges and universities including Bowling Green State University, Medical College of Ohio where he was a research associate in experimental pathology, and The University of Toledo. He is a graduate of the Medical College of Ohio, Wayne State University in Detroit, the University of Toledo, and Bowling Green State University. He has over 1,800 publications in 12 languages and 60 books and monographs. His books and textbooks that include chapters that he authored are in over 1,500 college libraries in 27 countries. All 60 of Bergman’s books are on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other bookstores.

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NEW FEATURE … Pictured from left are Danielle Gurwell, Fulton County Board of DD; Sandy Wyse, Fulton County Board of DD; Kelly Nagel, Fulton County Board of DD; Jessica Douglass, Fulton County Board of DD; Sarah Rupp, Sauder Village; Shannon Keiser, Fulton County Board of DD; Robin Sheperd, Fulton County Board of DD; and Angie Blake, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

Fall Colors Already Popping Through Tree Canopies Across Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio – As the days grow shorter and the nights a little cooler, signs of autumn have already begun to emerge. As Ohio's forest canopies begin their color transformation to strong reds, vivid yellows and bold oranges, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will be providing weekly updates on the best locations to enjoy unique activities and beautiful hues of autumn.

"Ohio has experienced a very dry summer and early fall, which has led to some trees that are not drought resistant to start changing early," said ODNR Fall Color Forester David Parrott.

"These species include maples, sycamores, and tulip poplars. However, some normal early changers such as buckeyes, poison ivy, and sumac have also begun to show their vibrant reds. Due to these early changers, our fall color reporters have been seeing changing conditions statewide."

As far as the fall color forecast, Parrott believes it may be a sporadic fall color season in the Buckeye State with pockets of vibrant color statewide starting now through October.

"We are expecting the more drought resistant trees to change their colors at their typical times; however, some continued rain and cooler temperatures would really help these tree species even show more of their brilliant colors," said Parrott.

"In areas that have received more rain, peak colors are expected to occur in mid-October in the north and working south through the end of the month. For this fall color season, it will be important to check on our Ohio Fall Color Progress map to see what colors are changing where."

With the dry conditions, it is important to remember that environmental conditions like the ones we are experiencing now can cause wildfires to ignite much more easily, spread rapidly, and be extremely

difficult to control.

Nearly all wildfires in Ohio are caused by people, which means that almost all wildfires in Ohio are preventable. These extremely dry conditions are leading to an increased chance of many wildfire ignition sources, so be extremely careful when working and playing outside.

Everyone in Ohio needs to do their part by helping to prevent wildfires, especially during this period of elevated wildfire danger that is expected to persist throughout the rest of the year.

For more info about fire safety, head to www.smokeybear.com.

Those interested in finding the most eye-catching leaves throughout the season should check out ODNR's fall color website, the official guide to the changing colors. The website includes:

-Weekly color updates and information to help plan a fall color adventure;

-Unique overnight accommodations at Ohio State Parks;

-Fun events happening around the state, and;

-Participate in the Ohio Fall Color Challenge on the OuterSpatial App at https://outerspatial.link/ xvaRQh0p1Mb.

ODNR encourages people to share fall color photos on social media using #OhioFall24, #OhioTheHeartofitAll and #FallinOhio. Each week, ODNR will choose photos from those who use this hashtag to share on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more fall color photos, follow ODNR, Ohio State Parks and Ohio The Heart of It All. on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @OhioDNR, @OHStateParks, @odnrforestry and @ OhioTheHeartofitAll.

The Ohio Division of Forestry promotes the wise use and sustainable management of Ohio's public and private woodlands. To learn more about Ohio's woodlands, visit forestry. ohiodnr.gov. Follow us on Facebook and on Instagram @odnrforestry.

West Unity Legion Donates To Restore The Past Project

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DONATION … Ed Shilling, Commander of the West Unity Legion, presents Marilyn Royal with a check of $300.00 for the Restore the Past project. This project funds improvements for Rings Cemetery. Anyone wishing to donate can contact Marilyn at (419) 924-2074. All checks made out to the Brady Township Trustees for the Rings Cemetery Project. We are so grateful for all funds donated so far. Marilyn is happy to meet with any group or organization to present the project to them. Come and see the progress!

Commissioners Receive Bid Amounts For Ditch Project

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

The Fulton County Commissioners held their first meeting of the week on Tuesday, September 24th. The meeting began at 9:00 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer.

Commissioners first moved to approve minutes from the September 19th meeting, along with the current agenda and payment of the bills. The following agenda items were then approved.

-Resolution 2024-729 Increase & Transfer Appropriations for Various Departments.

-Resolution 2024-730 Enter Into Contract 2024-102 with A&A Wagner Farm Drainage for Ditch Improvement 2145-Busch.

-Resolution 2024-731 Enter Into MOU 2024-103 with CCNO for 2025 Bed.

-Resolution 2024-732 Approve Purchase Orders and Travel Requests. With no other items to attend to, the meeting was adjourned.

Commissioners second meeting of the week was held on Thursday, September 26th. The meeting began at 9:00 a.m. with a bid opening for Ditch 2151 – Gorham.

An engineer’s estimate was set at $185,869.50 with three bids received. Huner Services LLC bid - $159,777.10, A+A Wagner Farm Drainage bid$175,015.00, and Salenbien Trucking + Excavating bid - $203,454.03.

Minutes from the September 24th meeting and the current agenda were then approved before moving on to approve the following agenda items.

-Resolution 2024-735 Increase & Transfer Appropriations for Various Departments.

-Resolution 2024-736 Enter Into Contract 2024-104 with Saul Triana for Obstruction Clearing In and Near Approach to Airport.

-Resolution 2024-737 Enter Into Contract 2024-105 with Criminal Justice Coordinating Council on Behalf of Sheriff.

-Resolution 2024-738 Approve Oversight of Contract 2024-106 with Sprout Social on Behalf of JFS.

-Resolution 2024-739 Enter Into Contract 2024-107 with Healthworks for Biometric Screenings.

-Resolution 2024-740 Declare a Drought Emergency for Fulton County.

-Resolution 2024-741 Approve Payment Request to Contract 2024-68 with Season Blast & Paint for Tedrow Water Tower Project.

-Resolution 2024-742 Approve Change Order #4 to Contract 2022-87 with Peterson Construction.

-Resolution 2024-743 Approve Personnel Request on Behalf of Senior Center.

-Resolution 2024-744 Approve Purchase Orders and Travel Requests. Commissioners then entered into executive session to consider confidential information related to plans for economic development.

Following executive session, Commissioners moved to approve Resolution 2024-746 Approve Payment Request #15 to Action Contractors – New Senior Center. With no other items to attend to, the meeting was adjourned.

Bryan Rotary Club Visits Family Farm & Welcomes Two New Members

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ROAD TRIP … The Bryan Rotary Club went "on the road" for a meeting. Fellow Rotarian Glen Newcomer welcomed the club to his family farm and business. Newcomer is the fifth generation to run the family business. The original barn from the 1860's, a round barn from 1872 and a windmill from 1914 still stand today. Newcomer shared how farming has changed throughout the years and how he has expanded the operation to farming thousands of acres. He eliminated livestock to concentrate on grain production, corn and soybeans. Corn is harvested and sold for seed, ethanol, and feed for livestock and soybeans are harvested for seed. In addition to selling seeds, Newcomer also has a trucking business and sells crop insurance. He showed his new, extremely impressive harvesting machine that will be in use soon, harvesting 200 acres a day. Newcomer was proud to share that his son has joined the business and will one day run the operation as a 6th generation Newcomer.

NEWEST MEMBERS … The Bryan Rotary Club welcomed two new members. New to the club are Dylan Wagner, Director of the Williams County Public Library and Tom Conrad, Vice President of Operations at Bard Manufacturing Company.

Fulton County Historical Society Worldwide Day Of Play & Hobo Day

By: Jacob Kessler

THE VILLAGE REPORTER jacob@thevillagereporter.com

The Fulton County Historical Society held two back-to-back events this past weekend. An event to celebrate and take part in the worldwide day of play was held on Saturday, September 28th from

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Immediately after, a Hobo Day at the Wauseon Depot was held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For the worldwide day of play event, everything took place at the museum itself. Located at 8848 State Route 108 just north of Wauseon, the museum hosted families who came with their children to play some of the many games and activities that were made available to them. This is the first year the organization has attempted to hold this event.

In addition to making sure children have a good number of activities available to them on the worldwide day of play, a global initiative started by the cable television channel Nickelodeon, the museum also hopes to bring families in to let them know about the museum.

The hope is that people will see the museum and see that there is more than just what they saw last time. The museum is always changing things up in an effort to stay creative for the community.

At 4:00 p.m. the event focus switched over to the Hobo Day event in Wauseon at the Depot. The event was described as a family-friendly event and was sponsored by the Wauseon Chamber of Commerce.

Guests of all ages were able to enjoy the old New York Central Depot and learn about model trains.

A hobo dinner was also served that featured sausage, cabbage, potatoes,

carrots, onions, cornbread, dessert, and a beverage. Everyone was also welcome to partake in some of the activities onsite at the depot, such as a giant bingo

game, photo ops, and log building.

This yearly event is put on by the museum to allow people to come out and have fun while also being able to enjoy the building.

main part of the meal.

Autumn Season Commences With Annual Barn Fest & Fall Fest In Bryan

By: India Kenner

THE VILLAGE REPORTER india@thevillagereporter.com

On Saturday, September 28th, everyone was able to take a step back in time to experience the Newlyn Quest Club in their prairie dresses and enjoy some big iron pot vegetable soup, freshly baked bread, and freshly made pie.

There were giant chocolate chip cookies, mums, and pumpkins. Bluegrass music was playing in the background while people shopped at over 70 craft booths. This fall event had everything you needed to decorate this fall and start early Christmas shopping.

Admission was $2 with kids 10 and under free. There was free parking at the MacDonald Ruff Ice Rink and a free shuttle to the Fall Fest in downtown Bryan was available.

Downtown Bryan around the square was filled with vendors and food trucks as well as produce and business booths. Many smiling faces enjoyed one of Bryan's favorite Fall events and can't wait until it returns next year.

Stryker Rotary Club Donates Dictionaries To Elementary School

JENGA … Children were able to play games at both the Worldwide Day of Play event held at the Fulton County Museum and the Hobo Day event held at the Wauseon Depot.

PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

DINNER … A hobo dinner was served to anyone who was hungry and wanted to experience a meal close to what hoboes would have eaten. A hobo stew was used for the

TOP SHELF DESIGNS ... Jennifer Fitzcharles, Carly Hughart and helpers Elli and Emma Fitzcharles.

BRYAN LIONS CLUB … Lion Steve Brooks, Bryan Lions Club Treasurer Doug Saul, Bryan Lion Kathy Saul.

BOY SCOUTS ... Ben Thompson, Andrew Caldwell, Lincoln Vasko.

BARN FEST 2024 ... Fall decorations adorned the entrance to Barn Fest 2024.

PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

DONATION … The Stryker Rotary Club donated personal dictionaries to the Stryker Elementary School third grade classes on Tuesday, September 17th. Pictured in the back are rotary members: Bob Seibert, Ron Short, Terry Wieland-Rotary President, Nate Johnson-Stryker Superintendent and member. In the front row from left are: Westley Munson, Paige Gamber, Aurora Lotz, Jaelyn Beck, Dustalynn Kruse, Aiden DeGroff and Addison Stuckey.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Physical symptoms of breast cancer

The World Cancer Research Fund International reports that breast cancer is the second most common cancer across the globe, and the number one cancer in women. Nearly three million new cases of breast cancer in women are diagnosed across the globe each year. Breast cancer poses a notable threat to women’s health, but research and resulting advancements in treatment have made the disease more treatable than ever. Women also can play a part in ensuring better outcomes in relation to breast cancer by educating themselves about the disease, including its warning signs. The MD Anderson Cancer Center notes that most changes to the breast are a byproduct of hormonal cycles or conditions that are not as formidable as breast cancer. So women should not jump to any conclusions when spotting such changes. However, the MDACC recommends women visit their physicians if they notice any of the following signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

• Lump: The MDACC notes that a lump in the breast or armpit is the most common symptom of breast cancer. Echoing assertions made by the MDACC, the American Cancer Society notes that most breast lumps are not cancerous. The ACS indicates a lump that is a painless, hard mass with irregular edges is more likely to be cancer, though cancerous lumps also can be soft, round, tender, or even painful. The lack of uniformity regarding cancerous lumps is one reason why it pays for women to be extra cautious and immediately report any abnormalities in the shape and feel of their breasts to their physicians.

• Swelling: The ACS notes that some women with breast cancer will experience swelling of all or part of a breast even if they do not feel a lump.

• Dimpling: The MDACC reports that women with breast cancer may notice dimpling or puckering on the breast. According to the ACS, the dimpling can sometimes make the breast look like an orange peel.

• Nipple retraction: The National Cancer Institute notes that nipple retraction occurs when a nipple turns inward into the breast or lies flat against the breast. Though nipple retraction can be a sign of breast cancer, the NCI notes that’s not necessarily the case for all women. Some women experience nipple retraction due to aging, breastfeeding, injury, infection, surgery, or certain conditions of the breast.

• Changes to the skin around the breast: The ACS notes some women with breast cancer experience redness on the skin around the breast or on the nipple. Additional changes may include dry, flaking or thickened skin around the breast and nipple.

• Discharge from the nipple: The Mayo Clinic notes that it’s normal to experience discharge from the nipple while pregnant and during breastfeeding. However, fluid coming out the nipple when a woman is not pregnant, or breastfeeding could be a symptom of breast cancer.

• Additional symptoms: The MDACC notes scaliness on the nipple that sometimes extends to the areola is another warning sign of breast cancer. The ACS also reports that swollen lymph nodes under the arm or near the collar bone can indicate that breast cancer has spread even before the original tumor in the breast has been felt. Breast cancer is a formidable yet treatable disease. Women who recognize any signs and symptoms associated with breast cancer are urged to contact their physicians immediately.

NOTEWORTHY STATISTICS UNDERSCORE THE PREVALENCE OF BREAST CANCER

The ACS estimates that approximately 30 percent of postmenopausal breast cancer diagnoses are linked to modifiable risk factors such as diet and physical activity levels. 30%

Breast cancer affects millions of women and their family and friends every year. Each of those women has their own unique experience upon receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, and those journeys hopefully end with successful treatment. Because each woman’s breast cancer journey is unique, data regarding the disease only tells part of the story. But recognition of key breast cancer statistics is still important, as data can compel support for women fighting the disease and underscore how vital it is for young women to prioritize breast health.

A study from the American Cancer Society found that roughly 42 percent of cancer diagnoses and 45 percent of cancer deaths in the United States are linked to controllable risk factors for the disease. Breast cancer is no exception in that regard, as the Breast Cancer Coalition Foundation points to studies that have shown as many as 50 to 70 percent of breast cancers can be prevented if women adopt lifestyle changes early enough.

The World Health Organization reports 2.3 million women across the globe were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022. WHO data also indicates 670,000 women lost their lives to the disease in 2022.

Breast cancer poses a greater threat to women’s lives in countries with a low Human Development Index (HDI), which is a metric used by the United Nations Development Programme to gauge a country’s average achievement in areas such as healthy life and standard of living. WHO data indicates one in 12 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and one in 71 women will die of the disease in countries with a high HDI. In countries with a low HDI, where access to medical care is more limited, one in 27 will be diagnosed with breast cancer and one in 48 will die from it.

5 YEAR SURVIVAL RATE

Five-year survival rates indicate that treatment is most effective when breast cancer is caught in its earliest stages. Data from the ACS indicates a 99 percent five-year survival rate for cancer discovered before it has spread beyond the place it started. When the cancer is considered regional, which the National Cancer Institute defines as cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes, tissues or organs, the five-year survival rate is 86 percent. The five-year survival rate for distant cancer, which indicates it has spread to distant parts of the body, is 30 percent

Survival rates differ considerably between Black women and White women diagnosed with breast cancer. According to the ACS, the five-year survival rate for Black women between 2012-2018 was 83 percent compared to 92 percent for White women during that same period.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

HOW TO CONDUCT A BREAST SELF - EXAM

Catching cancer in its earliest stages, when it can be treated most successfully, can increase the chances individuals who develop the disease go on to live long, healthy lives. Doctors are not as familiar with their patients’ bodies as the patients themselves, so it is vital for people to be aware of anything that seems out of the ordinary regarding their physical well-being. In regard to breast health, familiarizing oneself with how the breasts look and feel can help women detect breast cancer sooner rather than later.

The Mayo Clinic says breast self-exams encourage breast awareness. A self-exam is a visual and manual inspection of the breasts that people perform on their own at home. Opinions on the efficacy of breast self-exams are mixed. For example, a 2008 study of nearly 400,000 women in China and Russia reported that breast self-examination does not have a meaningful effect on breast cancer survival rates and may even lead to unnecessary tissue biopsies. In response to this and similar studies, the American Cancer Society stopped recommending breast self-exam as a screening tool for those with an average risk of breast cancer. Still, other organizations, such as Breastcancer. org, advocate for breast self-exams when they are part of a comprehensive screening program that includes regular physical exams by a doctor, mammography, and ultrasounds and MRI testing.

The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. says a breast self-exam can be performed at least once a month. Establishing a baseline early on can help women detect abnormalities that much sooner. The exam should be done a few days after a menstrual period ends. For those who have reached menopause, the exam should be performed on the same day of each month to establish consistent results.

There are a few different ways to conduct a breast self-exam. The Cleveland Clinic offers these three options and instructions.

1While standing: Remove your shirt and bra. Use your right hand to examine your left breast, then vice versa. With the pads of your three middle fingers, press on every part of one breast. Apply light pressure, then in-

crease the pressure to firm. Feel for any lumps, thick spots or other changes. A circular pattern often helps you ensure you check the entirety of the breast. Then you should press the tissue nearest your armpit. Check under your areola (the area around the nipple) and squeeze the nipple to check for any discharge. Repeat these steps on the other breast. A standing exam is easily performed in the shower.

2While lying down: Breast tissue spreads out more evenly while lying down, so this is a good position to feel for breast changes, particularly for women with large breasts. Lie down and put a pillow under your right shoulder. Place your right arm behind your head. Using your left hand, apply the same technique as described in option 1, using the pads of your fingers to check the breast. Change the pillow to the other shoulder, and check the other breast and armpit. Remember to check the areolas and nipples.

3Mirror examination: With shirt and bra removed, stand in front of a mirror. Place your arms down by your sides and look for any changes in breast shape, or any swelling and dimpling of the skin. Look for changes in the positioning of nipples. Next, place both hands on your hips and flex your chest muscles, once again looking for any changes while the muscles are in this position. Remember to look at both breasts.

Breast tissue extends to the armpit, collarbone and the top of the abdomen, so it is essential to look at all these areas, not just the cleavage and nipples.

A self-examination is not sufficient to detect breast cancer. The NBCF says mammography can usually detect tumors before they can be felt, making a mammogram the best exam for early detection. However, self-exams can be yet another tool for women to use to maintain breast health.

The different types of breast cancer

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a single type of cancer, but rather several forms of a disease that can develop in areas of the breast. The American Cancer Society says breast cancer type is determined by the specific cells in the breast that become cancerous. There are many different types of breast cancer, and the medical community’s

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Delta High School Celebrates 2024 Homecoming

On September 27, 2024 Delta High School wrapped up a week of festivities with the presentation of the homecoming court and the 2024 Homecoming Queen prior to their game with the Swanton Bulldogs.

The freshman attendant was Amelia Kunar, the daughter of Joshua and Erika Kunar.

Amelia is a member of the varsity soccer team and is also a cheerleader. Amelia plays clarinet for the DHS marching band.

She is looking forward to getting involved in different clubs and activities while in high school. In her free time

Amelia enjoys playing soccer, sleeping and talking to her friends.

So far, her favorite part of high school has been band camp. Amelia is still trying to figure out what she would like to do after high school but has narrowed it down to becoming a nail technician or going into the medical field. This year she is looking forward to going to more football games and pep assemblies. Amelia's escort is freshman Jensyn Gillen, son of Jeremy and Kelsey Gillen.

The sophomore attendant was Aubree Perdew Aubree, the daughter of Kurt and Nicole Perdew. Aubree is a member of the varsity golf team and basketball team. She is also an active member of True North Church.

In her free time Aubree enjoys baking and making art. She also likes hanging out with her friends and spending time with her family. Her favorite memory of high school was her freshman-year Biology class.

After graduating from high school Aubree would like to go to college and major in business or law.

When Aubree was asked what she is most looking forward to this school year, she responded by saying making memories with my friends. Aubree's escort is sophomore Jason Wilson, son of Pete and Nola Wilson.

The junior attendant was Ryllie Taylor, the daughter of Dean and Justine Taylor. She is a member of both the varsity soccer and softball

teams. Last winter, Ryllie was a member of Delta's first all-female wrestling team and is very excited to participate again this winter.

Ryllie is also an active member of the Kindness Club, SADD, Art Club, and National Honor Society. Outside of school, Ryllie is involved with the Trinity Lutheran Youth Group. For the past three years, Ryllie was elected as a class representative to the DHS Student Council.

Her favorite hobby is photography and in her free time, Ryllie enjoys playing sports and being with her friends and family. Her favorite memories of high school were the festivities at both homecoming and coming home last year. Ryllie would like to pursue a career in the medical field in pediatrics or obstetrics.

This year Ryllie is most looking forward to planning and attending Prom with friends, and her sister Peyton. Ryllie would like to thank her peers for allowing her to be on this year's homecoming court. Ryllie's escort is freshman Marcus Nagel, son of Mark and Rachel Nagel.

The junior attendant was Jordinn Heinemann, the daughter of Josh and Shannon Heinemann. Jordinn is a member of both the soccer and track teams. Jordinn was also a member of Delta's all girl wrestling team last winter and is looking forward to wrestling again this winter.

She is also a member of FCCLA, Spanish Club, Kindness club, Art club, SADD and National Honors Society. Jordinn is a 3-year member of FFA and for the last 2 years she has been elected as an officer and this year is the reporter of FFA. Outside of school, Jordinn is involved with the Trinity Lutheran Youth Group.

Her hobbies include hanging out with her friends and reading.

Jordinn also enjoys baking for her friends and family in her free time. Her favorite memory of high school is her freshman year pep assembly when we played the duck game and everyone blamed the water spilling on someone else, when actually it was her who fell first!

After graduating high school Jordinn plans

to attend The Ohio State University or The University of Tennessee to become a special education teacher. Jordinn is looking forward to making more memories in high school and continuing to try and reach her goals.

Jordinn is very grateful for this opportunity, and she hopes to see you all at the dance tomorrow night! Jordinn's escort was her younger brother, freshman Jakub Heinemann.

The senior attendant was Trinity Nation, is the daughter of Jerami and Lynette Nation. Trinity is a member of the varsity volleyball and track teams. She is a member of the kindness club, SADD, Spanish club, National Honor Society and student council.

She has also served as a 6th grade camp counselor. Outside of school Trinity is involved in 4H, where she shows goats and poultry. She has also enjoyed being a 4 H camp counselor and is a kids ministry leader at Cedar Creek Church. In her free time Trinity enjoys hanging out with her friends and family, going to the lake, surfing and working out.

Her favorite memory of high school has been track season over the past few years and she is looking forward to track season again this spring and the rest of the dances. Next fall Trinity is looking forward to attending college where she plans on studying to become a medical imaging technologist.

Trinity also wants to thank her peers for the opportunity to represent the senior class on homecoming court. Trinity's escort tonight is sophomore Vincent Martinez, son of Ruben and Stephanie Martinez.

Another senior attendant was Peyton Taylor, the daughter of Dean and Justine Taylor.

Peyton is a member of the varsity soccer team. She was also a member of Delta's first all girl wrestling team last winter where she was coached by her dad, Dean Taylor.

She is also very active in the Spanish club, kindness club and art club. Outside of school you can find Peyton at the

Fulton County Humane Society where she frequently volunteers her time. She is also involved in Trinity Lutheran church's youth group.

She also enjoys shopping and spending time with her friends and family. Her favorite memory of high school was beating Archbold in soccer her junior year. Upon graduation, she would like to attend college close to home and study psychology in hopes of becoming a clinical neuropsychologist. When asked what she is most looking forward to this year, Peyton said graduation and the rest of her soccer season.

Peyton thanked her peers for choosing her to be on this year's homecoming court.

Peyton's escort was her younger brother, freshman Gunner Taylor.

The final senior attendant and the 2024 Homecoming Queen was Kendall Sprow, the daughter of Tammy and the late Cory Sprow. She was escorted by her mother Tammy Sprow.

Kendall is a member of both the varsity soccer and basketball teams.

She is the vice president of Spanish Club, as well as the vice president of the kindness club, a leader in FCA along with representing the senior class on student council.

Kendall is an active member of Art Club, Sources of Strength and the National Honors Society. In the spring you can find Kendall participating in the school musicals where she has

been a stage manager the past 2 years.

Outside of school

Kendall enjoys participating in the youth group at Trinity Lutheran Church and she was a representative for DHS at Buckeye Girls State. In her free time, she enjoys doing her nails, listening to country music, going to the lake and spending time with her friends and family.

Kendall's favorite memory of high school has been any moment with her soccer team as well as all of the different homecoming festivities. She is undecided on where

she would like to attend college, but she plans on majoring in either business or marketing.

Kendall is most looking forward to attending all of the school dances this year and graduating this spring. Kendall expressed she is really grateful to be voted onto this year's homecoming court because there are so many people who were worthy of this honor and also to trust God in everything. Kendall's escort was her boyfriend, senior Cass Chiesa, son of Chris and Kara Chiesa.

Large Turnout Celebrated Williams County Fair Flower Show

“A Night at the Movies” was the theme for the 2024 Williams County Fair Floriculture Show. A total of 491 exhibits were shown with 410 individual specimens.

The Green Thumb Awards for both the first and second shows went to Joyce Mocherman of Bryan for her exhibits of three grasses and a gorgeous Dahlia. The Indoor Grower Award went to Rozetta Luke of Montpelier for her African Milk Plant.

Sixty plus youth and adults participated in the Kids Day flower arrangement class with the flower specimen exhibits. An educational exhibit entitled “Zany Zinnias” was designed by Carol Wheeler of Bryan.

In keeping with the theme of the flower shows, famous movie names were used as the titles of the 71 floral artistic designs. Winning Best of Show in the first show was a Vibratile Artistic Design entitled “The Sound of Music” created by Regina Partee of Bryan. Second place went to Rozetta Luke of Montpelier and Kay Beck of Bryan took third.

The “King Kong” Floor Design winners were Barb Deetz, Montpelier, first place; Kay Beck, Bryan, second place; and Cam Miller, Bryan, third place.

First place winner in the “Mission Impossible” Armature design category was Regina Partee, Bryan. Kay Beck, Bryan, won the Judge's Distinction

Award and second place. Cam Miller of Bryan won third place.

“Jungle Book”, a Foliage Design with Leaf Manipulation, first place was awarded to Kay Beck, Bryan; second place Rozetta Luke, Montpelier; and third place Regina Partee, Bryan.

“Chicken Little” was a Seed Picture design. Carol Wheeler of Bryan won first place, Rozetta Luke of Montpelier won second and Kay Beck of Bryan won third.

A mixed flower bouquet with seven flowers was entitled “Pretty Woman”. First place went to Jessica Tracy of Alvordton. Sue Goebel of Stryker won second place and Regina Partee of Bryan won third. There was no People's Choice Award was presented at the first show.

The second flower show began on Wednesday. Best of Show was a Reverse Diagonal design entitled “Fast and Furious” by Kay Beck of Bryan. Second place went to Barb Deetz of Montpelier and Cam Miller of Bryan won third place.

“Breakfast at Tiffany's” was a Table Tray Setting. First place was awarded to Rozetta Luke, Bryan; second place went to Sue Goebel, Stryker; and third place went to Regina Partee, Bryan.

A Traditional Hogarth design was entitled “It’s a Wonderful Life”. Jessica Tracy of Alvordton won first place. Kay Beck, Bryan, won second place and Barb Deetz, Montpelier, won third.

“Pink Panther”, a Creative design incorporating the color pink, was won by Barb Deetz of Montpelier. Second place went to Jessica Tracy of Alvordton and Regina Partee of Bryan took third.

Miniature Designs, under five inches, were entitled “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids”. First place went to Rozetta Luke, Montpelier; second place to Sue Goebel, Stryker; and third place to Carol Wheeler, Bryan.

The People’s Choice Award for the second show went to Kay Beck of Bryan. Judge's Distinction Award went to Jessica Tracy.

The Pulaski Garden Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Pulaski United Methodist Church and is open to anyone interested in gardening. The program for the October meeting is “Plant Combinations” with Joyce Paepke as speaker.

Williams County Township Association Announces Winner Of Flag Drawing

Bryan Area Foundation Awards Grant To Sarah’s Friends

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HELPING SURVIVORS … Sarah's Friends was awarded a $2,240 grant from the Bryan Area Foundation to be used for a new collaborative partnership with Hosanna Horse Haven. The monies will help survivors of crime in Williams County participate in a therapeutic horseback riding/healing curriculum. This therapy program will benefit seven survivors with eight weeks of riding services. Pictured during the check presentation are left to right Bryan Area Foundation Grant Committee member Larry Harsila, rescued and therapy horse Jessa, Hosanna Horse Haven President Will Allomong, Sarah's Friends Executive Director Katie Shaffer, and Hosanna Horse Haven Director Lisa Allomong.

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PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER GREEN THUMB AWARD WINNER … Joyce Mocherman, of Bryan, poses with her winning Dahlia.

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FLAG WINNER … The winner of the flag drawing from the Williams County Township Association at the Williams County Fair was Norm Hiler Senior. Norm lives in Noble Township in Defiance County and said that he enjoys going to the fair to

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CPC Women’s Health Resource Holds 38th Annual 5K & Walkathon

By: Brianna Balogh

THE VILLAGE REPORTER publisher@thevillagereporter.com

A drizzly fall morning did not deter participants from the 38th annual CPC 5K and walkathon. Participants began arriving at 9 am to register and enjoy some festivities prior to the run. There were many free activities provided to enjoy.

A few of the younger participants took advantage of the bounce house to warm up before the race. There was also a free face painting station.

Provided by CPC for a free will donation was several food options for runners and walkers, including doughnuts, bagels, popcorn and cookies.

Raffles, drawings, and guessing games were available to participate

in prior to the race. A dollar drawing was set up with each ticket costing only $1 with a multitude of prizes to try to win, including Marco's Pizza, Fricker’s and Dairy Queen gift certificates and many adorable stuffed animal prizes.

Attendees could select pumpkin, gourds, zucchini or corn to take home for a free will donation. Guests were encouraged to try their guessing abilities with tootsie rolls and a pumpkin weight guess.

A T-shirt decorating station was available with paints, decals and stamps to personalize your very own T-shirt.

At 9:45 participants were called together for a group photo in front of the CPC building. Following that participants circled to the back of the building to the starting point.

Mark Pittman, Executive Director and race participant, went over instructions and directions for the race. The route left the CPC parking lot turning north on Van Gundy Dr. down to Buffalo Road and across High Street, with a police officer present directing traffic.

Once across High Street the route veers to the southwest, circling through a few residential areas, before landing back onto Oakwood Avenue for a short period.

Then there was a short leg through Moore Park, before they began to make their way back across High Street to the CPC building completing the race.

When asked by a participant if he would be leading the way, Mr. Pittman chuckled that he would be along the route

somewhere. With the maps in hand and clear markers along the way, the race started at 10 am. The runners started first with the walkers following closely behind. There were several families participating in the walking race, with the smallest participants getting to ride along in a stroller.

The goal of CPC Women’s Health Resource is to provide support and practical assistance for women during and after pregnancy. They provide many free services including pregnancy and STI testing, ultrasounds, baby items, education classes and counseling.

As of 7/31/2024 the CPC in Bryan has held over 3,947 office visits and 2,382 phone calls, logging 4,415 volunteer hours.

Christie Roan & Ben Lupo

Continuing Education Scholarship

PRESS RELEASE

- Congratulations to Christie Roan and Ben Lupo for receiving the Harlan and Ernestine Spangler Continuing Education Scholarship.

To qualify for this annual scholarship, applicants must be a Williams County resident, at least 25 years old, and returning to school after a minimum of five years in the workforce.

Christie has an associate’s degree from Northwest State Community College but wants to earn her bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix in business/ human resources. A fulltime working mom and

spouse, she will use the $6,500 to pay for her classes.

Ben is currently the Bryan City School District Director of Vocal Music and will use the $6,500 to help him earn his Doctor of Musical Arts from Boston University. After graduation, he intends to continue teaching, researching, publishing, and contributing to the arts in Bryan, Ohio, while implementing “best practices for choral music education in rural communities.”

Pictured during the check presentations are left to right Spangler Family representative Kirk Vashaw, and scholarship winners

Recipe

Chase away chills (and sniffles) with soup. Soup is a staple anytime the weather is chilly or when a person feels like they are coming down with a cold. The warm, therapeutic effects of a delicious bowl of soup are hard to dismiss, and may sometimes work as well as the best medicines available.

While zucchini may be known as a summer vegetable, this popular squash is at home in a tasty soup any time of year. Top with giant, cheesy croutons for a filling and scrumptious crowd-pleaser.

This recipe for “Zucchini Soup with Cheddar Rusks” from “The Culinary Institute of America Book of Soups” (Lebhar-Friedman Books) by The Culinary Institute of America makes for a warming winter meal.

MAKES EIGHT SERVINGS

4 bacon strips, minced

2 onions, diced (about 21/2 cups)

4 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons)

4 medium zucchini, diced (7 to 8 cups)

6 cups chicken broth

4 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup tomato puree

4 tablespoons tarragon or cider vinegar

2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Cook the bacon in a soup pot over medium heat until the fat is released and the bacon bits are crisp, 6 to 8 minutes.

Add the onions and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are a light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the zucchini, cover the pot and cook until the zucchini starts to become translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the broth, tomatoes, tomato puree, and vinegar. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are very tender and the soup has developed a good flavor, 15 to 20 minutes.

Add the basil to the soup, and season with salt and pepper. Serve in heated bowls, garnished with cheddar rusks.

CHEDDAR RUSKS

Makes 8

8 slices French or Italian bread (1/2-inch thick)

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Toast the bread until golden brown on both sides. Preheat the broiler. Scatter the cheese evenly over the toasted bread and broil until the cheese bubbles and begins to brown.

Three Arts Club Meets For First Time After Summer Break

PRESS RELEASEAfter a summer break, the Three Arts Club met on September 16 at the Board of Elections in Bryan for their program.

Grant Sims, Deputy Director, talked to the group about the voting process. The Board works on the voter registration list to keep it updated. There are three ways to vote: 1) Absentee ballot, 2) Early in-person voting, and 3) Voting at the polling location on election day. To vote, a photo ID is needed. The voting machines are certified by both the State and Federal governments.

Mr. Sims was thanked for his very informative

presentation.

The members then went to the home of Shay Pursel for the meeting. Seventeen members were present. President Becky Bacon called the meeting to order. The secretary and treasurer’s reports were approved as read.

OLD BUSINESS

Thank yous were read from the three recipients of the Three Arts Club Scholarships for $500 each. Raace Haynes is attending Trine University majoring in communications.

Ingrid Hoffman is attending Northwest State Community College majoring in nursing, and Joscelyn Layman is

attending Michigan State University majoring in veterinary science.

NEW BUSINESS

Correspondence was read from the Hilltop Athletic Dept. A new program was started this year. Students who make the Honor Roll are given an ID card which gets them in free to all sporting events. Donations are accepted to help support this endeavor.

After some discussion, it was voted to give $500. Tabled for the October meeting were possible donations to the Rings Cemetery restoration project and to the Trinity Art Studio for art supplies.

The meeting was then adjourned. Refreshments were served by cohostesses Cathie Batt and Gayle Hilkert. The October meeting will be held at the home of Vicki Schaffner.

Christie Roan and Ben Lupo. Good luck to both Christie and Ben as they pursue their dreams and thank you to the Spangler Family for helping them achieve their goals.

PHOTOS BY BRIANNA BALOGH / THE VILLAGE REPORTER FACE PAINTING … Keturah Atkins enjoying the free face painting provided.

followed by walkers.

Approves Five-Year Administrative Contract For Treasurer/CFO

By: India Kenner

THE VILLAGE

REPORTER india@thevillagereporter.com

The Edgerton Board of Education met on Monday, September 23rd at 6:00 pm. The meeting was called to order by Board President Robert Siebenaler at 6:00 pm sharp. After the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call with President Robert Siebenaler, Vice President Lyn Bowsher, Amanda Giesige, Nick Hug, and Bill Swank arrived at 6:20 pm. Also in attendance were Superintendent Ben Wilhelm, Elementary Principal Lucas Smith, JH/HS principal Brett Grieser, and Treasurer William Blakely.

Revision and accepting of the agenda were moved Bowsher and seconded by Giesige. Approval and signing of August regular board minutes moved Bowsher and seconded by Nick Hug.

Recommendation to the board to approve a five-year administration contract for William E. Blakely as Treasurer/CFO effective August 1st, 2024-July 31, 2029, at an annual salary of $92,000.00. Moved by Bowsher and seconded by Giesige.

For William Blakely’s treasurer's report, he recommended to the board to approve the

financial reports, bills, and payments for August and also reminded everyone to finish the required fraud training. Also recommended to the board was to approve the creation of the High School Art Club and budget. Hug moved to approve, seconded by Giesige.

For the superintendent's agenda, Wilhelm announced that Edgerton was at the top of the county for district report card testing results and comparisons. He also thanked the Miss Edgerton Pageant ladies and the following groups that visited the school after the passing of Levi Hess.

Edgerton community members, Krill Funeral Service and their therapy dogs, counseling services from Bryan High School, and Life Changing Church. Also, local vet Bob Witsman for the POW flag and Edgerton Church of Christ for the donation of school supplies.

Administrative recommendations to approve a memorandum of understanding with the Edgerton Education association. To approve a service agreement with Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center governing board for Roots analysis services for a cost of $3,500.00.

Wilhelm explained this pro-

CONTRACT APPROVED … Pictured

Bowsher.

gram does the leg work for data in the district and is a great Administrative and teacher tool and is well worth the cost.

For personal recommendations to approve the NWOESC sub-list for paraprofessionals and teachers and to approve the updated sub-list for Edgerton 2024-2025 school year to include April Cook, Barbara Saul, and school nurse Emily Woodbury. All pending pre-employment requirements.

To approve the attendance, of Kristine Manning and selected students to the National FFA convention on October 25-

26 in Indianapolis, IN where Elisa Bowen, EHS graduate, will receive her American degree. To approve additional bus route hours for Neil Haugh. Retroactive back to August 19th, 2024. Motion to approve by Siebenaler seconded by Giesige.

For Principals reports JH/ HS Principal Brett Grieser mentioned how proud he was of all the students and staff. How well Homecoming went and the excitement of the fall sports that are currently underway.

Elementary Principal Lucas

Smith talked about how well the different clubs are doing such as science and Lego club. Bulldogs with ties and lunch with a dog. Also, Grandparents Day was a huge success with tons of positive feedback. Motion to approve the recommendations and reports made by Siebenaler and seconded by Bowsher. The meeting adjourned at 6:42 pm and then the school board meeting went into executive session to discuss personnel evaluations. The next meeting will be held on October 21st at 6 pm.

In 1970, Mahlon E. Miller, along with his wife Irene, opened M. E. Miller Tire Co. on his farm, 3 miles west of Wauseon. Until Novemer 2022, Ed Miller carried on the legacy. In November 2022, Pat, Dana and Zach Riley purchased Miller Tire. Ed likes to joke, “We sell a few tires out of a barn between two corn fields.” The business continues to service local customers as well as global. Miller Tire, not only sells tires “for whatever moves you”, farm, van, truck, car, but also tires for lawn mowers, garden tractors, ATV’s and tires for those who compete in truck and tractor pulling. Jeremy Miller, Ed’s son, is the tire cutting and sharpening mastermind for truck and tractor pullers as well as other projects for specific needs.

Local customers usually see the service department run by John, who has been with this company 35 years, and Jeff, 47 years. They are backed with five other techs: Mike, Jeremy, Brian, Bobby, and Perry, all wanting to give the best customer service possible. The phone is answered by Jodi, Adam, Brittany, and Tina, who in addition to all the other things they do, can answer most questions about tires or direct you to someone who can. Rounding out the team are Harlen, Rick, Billie Jo and Ben. This Wauseon business hopes everyone can say what a man from Montana promptly replied when a local deputy identifed himself as from Wauseon, “That’s where I get my tires from,” he said, “from Miller Tire.” Selling tires for antique farm equipment, tractor pulling, lawn mower racing and more… with an annual catalog, tractor shows, word-of-mouth, ebay and website, www.millertire.com has stretched the local business nationwide and internationally.

Thinking tires? Think Miller Tire. M.E. Miller Tire Co, located at 17386 State Route 2, 3 miles west of Wauseon, is proudly “serving yourenTIRE needs” Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. – Noon. Call 419-335-7010 find them on Facebook and www.millertire.com.

PHOTO BY INDIA KENNER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

are Treasurer William Blakely and Board Vice President Lyn

County Adjusts Healthcare Plan Due To High Premiums

By: Renea Kessler

THE VILLAGE REPORTER renea@thevillagereporter.com

The Williams County Commissioners held their meetings on Tuesday, September 24th, and Thursday, September 26th. During the sessions, the commissioners approved the following resolutions.

Resolution 24-0311: This resolution approves the Williams County Auditor to create new lines and make supplemental appropriations from the funds as follows:

-Williams County Auditor: $6,000 from Unappropriated to Postage and Shipping and Supplies for American Business Solutions Postage Expense and Reappraisal Notice Postcards.

-Williams County Clerk of Courts: $2,193.33 from Unappropriated to Capital Assets for increased cost of carpet install.

-Williams County Common Pleas Court: $1,600 from Unappropriated to Supplies for budget shortfall.

-Williams County Engineer’s Office: $200 from Administrative to Supplies for janitorial supplies.

-Williams County Hillside: $53,600 from Unappropriated to Postage and Shipping, Other Expense, and Therapy for postage, pharmacy expenses, and therapy.

-$83.26 from Unappropriated, $1,500 from Capital Assets (Land/Improvement), $950 from Capital Assets (Furn & Fix) to Capital Assets (Computer and Software) to fund wireless access equipment.

-$5,000 from Garbage/ Waste Removal to Enterals.

-Williams County J&FS:

$15,000 from WIOA Youth to WIOA Adult to cover unexpected training and reimbursement of WIOA adult clients.

Resolution 24-0312: This resolution approves the Williams County Administrator's authority to sign any and all grant applications.

Resolution 24-0313: This resolution approves the Williams County Administrator’s authority to sign any and all documents regarding purchasing a new vehicle and the title work on the behalf of the County.

Resolution 24-0314: This resolution approves the upgrades to the audio system in Courtroom 3 in the Williams County Common Pleas Court, Juvenile/Probate Division.

Resolution 24-0315: This resolution approves the Contract Extension between Williams County Department of Job and Family Services and K & P Medical Transport LLC for transportation services for Medicaid-eligible clients to extend the term to October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025; previous resolution 230318.

Resolution 24-0316: This resolution approves a Memorandum of Understanding between the Williams County Department of Job & Family Services and Williams County Board of DD for shared funding for child placement services; Cost: Per diem rate $466/day; JFS: $233.00; DD: $233.00; Term: June 24, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

Resolution 24-0317: This resolution approves the Wil-

liams County Auditor to create new lines and make supplemental appropriations from the funds as follows:

-Williams County EMA: $1,020 from Unappropriated and $4,500 from Contract Services to Salaries for shortfall in salary line due to new hire in January.

-Williams County Hillside: $1,400 from Unappropriated to OPERS to fund PERS.

Resolution 24-0318: This resolution approves a quote in the amount of $67,549.85 for a Stryker Power Cot/Power Load system for use in the county ambulances. A grant was received from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation in the amount of $40,000 to be applied toward the cost of the power cot and EMS will be responsible for payment of the remaining $27,549.85.

Resolution 24-0319: This resolution approves Williams County will offer two Medical Plans: the Bronze Plan and Silver Plan for Medical for 2025. Williams County will make no change to both the Prescription Drug Plan and/or the Dental Plan for 2025.

The cost of the bronze single plan is $983.98 per month, with an employee share of $83. The family plan would be $2,585.57 per month, with the employee share at $220.

For the silver plan, the single option would cost $1,005.03 per month, with the employee paying $110. The family option would be $2,641.05 per month, with the employee share being $290.

The decision seems to have been made after several discussions with Williams County Auditor Vickie Grimm and due to an unexpected 17.9% increase in health care coverage.

The county will allocate over $6.3 million for health care premiums next year. Additionally, there was a meeting with Mike Kurivial of First Insurance and Investments, and two meetings with Darrell Moore, the executive director of Hillside Country Living.

With nothing further, the meetings were adjourned. The next regular meeting is on Tuesday, October 1st.

Evergreen FFA Competes At County Soils Judging Contest

PARTICIPANTS

On Thursday, September 12th, the Evergreen FFA had 59 members attend the Fulton County Soils Judging Contest. The contest was located in the northeast portion of Fulton

County There were 41 members who competed in the Urban Soils Contest and 18 members who competed in the Rural Soils Contest. At the competition,

Dotting My Teas

By: Marlene Oxender

OPINION COLUMN

It was a sunny day back in June when a kitty showed up at our house. Uninvited. She bounced around in our yard and stayed near our grandsons who were working in our landscaping. She meowed as a hungry kitty would meow. Our grandsons fed her. Gave her water. And named her Jimmy.

Jimmy was wearing a collar with a tiny silver bell around her neck. Surely someone was missing her. We searched for the owner. But no luck.

My husband and I tried to not be the owners of this girl named Jimmy. We tried to give her away. Certainly, one of our farming friends would like to know what a great mouser she is. How friendly she is. How she would make the best addition to their farm.

A few weeks ticked by, and it became apparent that Jimmy would be bringing a litter of kittens into the world. That meant we’d be searching for friends who would like to adopt a baby kitty. That also meant we’d enjoy the newborns for a few weeks and watch as they begin to tumble, wrestle, and play with each other.

Babies have it. Kitties have it. Dogs have it. Stevie had it. There are times in life when we vibrate high, and times we vibrate low. It’s a subject worth knowing and researching on our own.

A few years ago, during a bitterly cold January, our friends were taking care of a stray cat that was in need of a forever home. They posted her picture on Facebook and mentioned she’s extra cuddly. My family decided she would make a great companion for Stevie. So, I surprised him by delivering Kitty to his house on a Saturday morning when he wasn’t expecting company. Thankfully, I turned on my phone camera to record the moments when Stevie and Kitty met each other. The videos can be found on the “Stevie Kimpel” Facebook page.

Stevie didn’t know Kitty was in need. He simply did what came naturally and took care of her. In return, Kitty took care of him.

After learning more about cats, I know why things worked out so well between Stevie and Kitty. Anyone who knew Stevie also knew he was fun to talk to. Like all of us, he had a few one-liners that were unique to him. He spoke to Kitty and let her know how much she was loved. He played with her by tossing a cloth belt to her. He sometimes laughed until he cried as Kitty tried to grab the belt while he pulled it away from her.

Our daughter Natalie was born many moons ago on August 19. On a Monday. In the early afternoon. The kitties chose the same birthday –August 19. On a Monday. In the early afternoon.

The moon on August 19 was not only the first supermoon of the year – it was also a blue moon and the first of four consecutive monthly supermoons occurring in 2024.

My brother Stevie was a moon watcher. I wrote about his love for the moon in my Stevie book. Like most of us, he didn’t know anything about astronomy; he simply enjoyed watching the skies and telling others to take a look.

As wonderful as it has been watching Jimmy take care of her newborn kitties, we quickly found out there are many grown cats already available for adoption.

Back in the 70s, Bob Barker used a few moments on The Price Is Right television game show to teach the importance of spaying and neutering pets.

So I’ve known this piece of information, yet I wasn’t quick enough.

members determine different soil properties such as, soil texture, landform, and soil drainage. Both Rural and Urban teams placed 1st in the county contest.

The top eight Evergreen students in both Rural and Urban judging will advance to the district contest on September 24th south of Napoleon.

Members who qualified for the district contest in rural division include; Braden Studenka, Luke Robertson,Taylor Johnson, Meegan Gleckler, Nate Emmons, Lexi Johnson, Austin Gillen, and Callie Wyse.

The members who qualified for districts in the urban division include; Marlee Brubaker, Jackson Huffman, Sydney Bull, Alex Fritch, Avah Vaculik, Luke Woodring, Breyden Hoffman, and Leah Elliot.

Our friend Kathy had told us to get Jimmy on the schedule for the procedure. Kathy knows we’re teasing when we tell her she should have been stern with us. She should have been bossy. She should have emphasized the importance of being quick. She apologized to us, and we accepted her apology. In the meantime, we’re all enjoying the kitties. I was recently perusing YouTube when a video entitled “Why Did God Put a Cat in Your Life?” randomly came through. There it was –answers to a question I didn’t know I had.

When I’m asked why my late brother Stevie was so wellliked, I’ve shared that I believe those with Down syndrome often bring the same joy to others that a pet or baby can bring. It’s their high vibration.

One of my future publications will be a coloring book featuring Stevie and Kitty. And now I have a wonderful mother cat, five little kittens, and the supermoons to include in the book.

Most of us know that animal shelters have always been busy places, but we may not know they are now operating at full capacity. Nationwide, adoptions are at an all-time low while intakes are at an all-time high.

For those of us who didn’t know we had a question, the answer is there are ways we can help. We can donate funds to our local Humane Society. We can volunteer. We can be bossy and tell our friends they need to be quick.

We can invite speakers from the Humane Society or a veterinarian’s office to our civic group meetings and learn what it is we don’t know.

We can help our children create their own coloring book featuring fun times with their pets. Or pictures of the moon and stars and all of Creation.

Best of all, we can be like Stevie. We can adopt a kitty in need of a forever home. Life will be good for the kitty and even better for us. It’s that high-vibration thing. As for me and my house, we’ll find homes for our supermoon kitties. We’ll accept help from our friends who know more about cats than we do.

We’ll do our best to ensure that the birth of five beautiful kittens at our home was truly a once-in-a blue-moon event. In the meantime, who would like a baby kitty?

Marlene Oxender is a writer, speaker, and author. She writes about growing up in the small town of Edgerton, her ten siblings, the memorabilia in her parents’ estate, and her late younger brother, Stevie Kimpel, who was born with Down syndrome. Her two recently published books, Picket Fences and Stevie, are available on Amazon. Marlene can be reached at mpoxender@ gmail.com

Once In A Blue Moon

PHOTO BY RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER COMMISSIONERS … The Williams County Commissioners grant the county administrator new authority.

PHOTOS PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

CONTEST

... All FFA members who competed in the Fulton County Soil Judging.

SOILS CONTEST … (Left to right) Callie Wyse, Levi Emmons, Will Reets, and Max Mossing. Evergreen FFA members had to evaluate the layers of soil inside the pit.

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

October 1894

Mable Webb of Oklahoma is here visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Webb. She is only 12 years old but she made the trip alone, and spent part of a day at the World’s fair.

George Thrush and Miss Kitti Grindle were united in marriage Saturday, Oct. 13.

Jason Richardson, 70, died suddenly Wednesday night after suffering a heart attack at his home south of West Unity. Surviving were his wife and four children.

120 YEARS AGO

October 1904

Mrs. William Pursing died Oct. 22 at her home in Wisconsin.

A son was born Oct. 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Cook, Pulaski.

Frank Bever, a resident of California the past 17 years, came home to spend a month with parents and friends here.

110 YEARS AGO

October 1914

Vernon Maneval of Montpelier, was visiting her father, Wiliam Maneval.

Mrs. C. A. Miller and children have moved to their new home at Topeka, IN. Mr. Miller will be here part of the time to superintendent the work at the creamery under the new manager, Arthur Barnhart.

100 YEARS AGO

October 1924

The residence on the Elmer Ridgway farm north of West Unity burned Thursday evening, leaving three families homeless. Occupants were George Wagner and family, his son-in-law, Harry: Lawrence and family, and another son-in-law, Mr. Foofas and family of Toledo who were residing there temporarily.

Conrad Felger, a former resident of West Unity passed away Oct. 14 at his home in San Diego, Calif.

90 YEARS AGO

October 1934

Benjamin Delcamp passed away Oct. 17, leaving his wife, two sons and three daughters.

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Eberly celebrated their golden wedding anniver-

Looking Back At What We Read Years Ago

sary Friday evening, Oct. 19, at the farm northwest of town where they have spent all of their married life.

Mr. and Mrs. Everett Schumaker announced the birth of a son, Paul Everett, Oct. 20, weight nine pounds.

80 YEARS AGO

October 1944

Married Oct. 9, Pvt. Wendell Newcomb of West Unity and Miss Vivian Bixler of Wauseon.

The name of the firm of united Grain and Fuel Co. has now been changed to Yager Grain and Fuel Co.

70 YEARS AGO

October 1954

Arva Jane Meyers of West Unity and Clair Baker of Bryan married at the local Methodist Church Oct. 18.

Carl Champion, 74, of Fayette died after a short illness.

60 YEARS AGO

October 1964

In recent Ohio history, Government and citizenship test, Susan JoHantgen, a senior at Hilltop, was the Williams CO. winner.

Expenses for the Millcreek-West Unity school district for the year 1961 amounted to $318,949.

50 YEARS AGO

October 1974

Engagement listed was Peggy, daughter of Mr. Daryl Johnson to Allen J. Bernath son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bernath, West Unity.

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

October 1904

Twenty of the leading business firms of Montpelier have signed an agreement not to open their stores on Sunday under any circumstance.

Having sold his farm Clarence Betts has decided to become a resident of Stryker and has purchased J.R. Barnum’s property.

High School juniors organized by electing the following officers: George vice president, Amelia Krause, sec., Mignin, Pres., Floyd Radabaugh, Edward Johnson, treas.

Owing to sickness Charley Bescanon has resigned as janitor at the school. George Kunkle was hired to take his place.

110 YEARS AGO

October 1914

Clela Gentit became the bride of Emerson Harris on Oct. 10.

Stryker High School football team defeated West Unity 27-0 last Friday. Clarence Davis and Ruby Black, Bryan were married on , Oct. 3.

100 YEARS AGO

October 1924

A fire swept a block of business buildings in Metamora with loss estimated at $50,000.

O.J. Collins has again taken up duties as agent at the T&I station following an absence of several weeks.

90 YEARS AGO

October 1934

Robbers broke into the Stryker elevator Thursday night and took $80 in cash and valuable papers.

80 YEARS AGO

October 1944

Miss Lucille Johnson and Marian Reid became brides on Oct. 1 in Ga. Lucille became the bride of Sgt. Stan-

visit to Rome, Italy.

70 YEARS AGO

October 1954

Earl E. Becker, 72, died Oct. 9. A family dinner celebrated the 92nd birthday of Samuel Stambaugh.

60 YEARS AGO

October 1964

Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Harris were honored on their 50th anniversary by family and friends.

The Lawrence Seigneur family were involved in a highway accident near Lima.

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.

The St. Joseph Catholic School in Blakeslee was dedicated. The first St. Joseph parish school was organized in 1874 but was discontinued circa 1884 due to lack of nuns, students and funds. On September 20, 1920, this one-story, two-room wooden frame school building was formally dedicated east of the church rectory. The first graduation exercises were held in the spring of 1921, with eight students receiving diplomas. In 1960, a one-story brick school building was completed on the east side of Washington Street at a cost of approximately $170,000. The structure housed four classrooms for grades 1-8, an office and hall. In the late 1960s, approximately 150 students were enrolled at St. Joseph Catholic School. Over time, enrollment declined, and 24 students were enrolled during the school’s final academic year. The last classes were held at St. Joseph Catholic School on May 31, 2007, ending 87 years of operation. The 1960 school building and church rectory were razed in September 2021. This vintage image of the 1920 St. Joseph school building is from the Williams County Public Library Huffman Photographic Archives.

Delta Schools Finances Solid, But Challenges Ahead

By: Jesse Davis

THE VILLAGE REPORTER

jesse@thevillagereporter.com

The financial situation of the Pike-Delta-York Local School District has some potential challenges but is solid and, in some ways, improved, according to a breakdown provided to the board by Treasurer/CFO Leland Hays at its Wednesday meeting.

The district's biggest challenge is coming up on the ballot in November, when voters will decide for the last time whether to renew a $1.34 million school levy. The levy is set to expire at the end of the year. During a prior meeting, Superintendent Jon Burke floated a general plan which involved eliminating five teaching positions, three district aides and two bus drivers, increasing pay-to-participate sport rates from $50 to $100, limiting K-8 transportation to within two miles of the schools, only transporting Four County Career Center

students from school to school, eliminating field trips and "alternative educational opportunities," and eliminating some specialized educational programming and instructional supports.

Those cuts would reduce costs by approximately $676,750, with another roughly $659,000 in cuts still necessary to make up for the entire loss.

Despite the looming vote, other parts of the school's finances are stable or improving, Hays said. He said revenues and cash balances have increased, partially due to collections this year being higher.

In particular, Hays noted improvements to the district's "true days cash" - the amount of cash it would actually take to cover all costs and operations on a per-day basis. In fiscal year 2022 the district was down to just 13 days, with 28 days in 2023 and 77 days in 2024. The district is currently projected to have

110 days for fiscal year 2025. "Anything under 30 days is hair on fire," Hays said. He also brought up two options to save taxpayers money and raise some additional funds for the school. With the reduction of the federal funds rate by 50 basis points during the September meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, the district

has the opportunity to refinance its bond issue. Although no taxpayer would likely notice a difference in their individual tax bill, Hays said the action would likely save between $140,000 and $300,000 across the full tax base.

Additionally, Hays has been in touch with Milford-based Arcadia Towers about the opportunity

to place a cell tower on district property, boosting signal across the area with no cost for installation and generating some monthly revenue for the school by allowing it to be placed on district property. Board members asked Hays to have further conversation with representatives from Arcadia and bring back a more detailed

proposal for consideration at the next meeting.

GOVERNOR'S MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The board voted to amend the high school's 2024-2025 handbook, setting standards for how students are selected to receive the Ohio DepartPIKE-DELTA-YORK SCHOOL BOARD

ley Beck and Marian the wife of Sgt.. Robert Stipe. Donald Grisier writes of his

Looking Back At What We Read Years Ago

In 2010 The Edon Commercial was merged with The Advance Reporter to become The Village Reporter.

80 YEARS AGO

October 1944

Employees of the Wabuck cannery at Blakeslee enjoyed a fine potluck dinner with plenty of chicken during the noon hour. The dinner was a surprise to the Buck family and all present had an enjoyable time.

70 YEARS AGO

October 1954

Mrs. Alice McDowell and son Robert of Columbus were here for the weekend looking after their home and other business interests. They are both teaching in Columbus.

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Crank left Monday by train for a two week vacation. First stop is New York City.

Paul Greek of Kunkle is working in Mr. Crank’s place at the Wabash depot.

Miss Marilyn Kinnison and LeRoy Held were among the guests at a barbecue Saturday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Bill Barror’s home in Ossian, Ind. Mr. Barror was sponsor of the Ft. Wayne Colonial Oil baseball team of which Roy was a member. He also presented each member of the team with a jacket.

60 YEARS AGO

October 1964

In spite of the cool weather last Friday evening, a large crowd was present at the football field to witness the game and participate in the ceremony honoring Max Knapp. Lewis Burkhardt served as master of ceremony.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Whitney and sons and his sister Maxine Whitney attended the reception for the Lutheran minister Frank Ledvinka and his family Sunday at the Parish House.

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Reas and children of Anderson, Indiana were recent visitors of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Reas.

50 YEARS AGO

October 1974

“Old Fashion Night” was the theme for the first evening service of the fall schedule at the Edon Church of Christ which began with a carry-in supper Sunday evening. Perhaps best dressed for the evening was Daisy Bostater, the congregation’s oldest active member, who dressed in an outfit that had belonged to her husband’s grandmother.

Mr. and Mrs. Don Severence recently returned from a trip through southern Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma. They visited Don’s army buddy, Mr. and Mrs. Clint Hurt and family in Ballinger, Texas. They had not seen each other for 28 years.

40 YEARS AGO

October 1984

Kathy Luke, daughter of Mr. & Mrs.

Robert Luke is proof that 4-H is a rewarding experience. Her fury friend was judged to be the grand champion at the Williams County Fair this week.

Corena Petri of Edon, Ohio recently attended a World Twirling Assoc. contest in Sandusky, Sept. 8. She received first place in both beginners fancy strut and solo twirling.

30 YEARS AGO

October 1994

Edon’s volleyball team celebrated a season of highlights this year. Not only did Coach Don Walton gain his 200th career victory, but his Lady Bombers completed most likely a first for a varsity Edon team: an undefeated regular season. After wins over Hilltop and Montpelier, the Bombers were unblemished at 19-0, 8-0 in the BBC.

Kyle Walton, seventh grade son of Don and Deb Walton, Edon, was severely injured Thursday, Oct. 20, in the Edon gymnasium following the volleyball game. The Walton youth reportedly tripped and fell while apparently running in the gym and hit his head on the floor. He was transported by EMS to Community Hospitals of Williams County, Bryan, then Life Flighted to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Toledo.

20 YEARS AGO

October 2004

Edon High School has received notification that Allison Hurd, a 2004 Edon High School graduate, has received the prestigious Presidential Freedom Scholarship in acknowledgment of her outstanding commitment to public service. The Presidential Freedom Scholarship is a national initiative that promotes young people’s leadership in community service and is awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Service.

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

October 1984

Supt. Stanley R. Shaffer will retire following a 34 year career in education.

Mr. and Mrs. John Woolace and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Suffel of Edgerton spent a few days in Michigan and Canada.

Shiela Whitman won the title of FHA Northwest District Representative by writing an essay and participating in an interview.

30 YEARS AGO

October 1994

Delores Stuckey, West Unity has had her own cookbook published. It contains many recipes she has collected for over 35 years.

Ruby Mercer, 96, West Unity, passed away Oct. 10.

Hilltop and Stryker golfers advance to the regional tournament.

20 YEARS AGO

October 2004

The Williams County Habitat for Humanity held a groundbreaking ceremony for their 13th home to be built at 424 North Defiance Street in Stryker on Thursday, September 30.

The Gorham-Fayette Fire Department is the proud new owner of a brand new fire truck. The new truck, a 2004 Pierce Attack Pumper, carries a price tag of over $300,000, close to $7,000 of which the department paid for towards the truck and a new radio. The Fulton County Commissioners paid the remaining balance. The truck has an enforcer custom chassis, has a 540 cubic inch, 370 HP Cummings engine with an Allison Trans-mission. It has a 1500 GPM pump, holds 1250 gallons of water, 30 gallons of class A and class B foam. A Hercules 140 CFM compressed air foam generator supplies the foam. The rear hose bed can hold up to 1500 ft of 2 ½ inch hose and 500 feet of 5 - inch hose.

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

October 2014

There’s a bright star shining from within the Montpelier Chamber of Commerce. Jeanette Hull will be amongst the Chamber Bright Stars of Northern Ohio to be honored at Club Velvet in the Hard Rock in Northfield, OH on October 29, courtesy of the Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce. She will be amongst the recipients recognized in the pages of “Inside Business” magazine. A proud employee at C.K. Technologies of Montpelier, Hull is now serving as the President of the Montpelier Chamber.

Sheriff Roy E. Miller of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office completed participation in the 106th session of the National Sheriffs’ Institute (NSI) held in Aurora, Colorado, September 1419, 2014. The NSI is the only national executive development program designed for sheriffs. This no cost program is co-sponsored by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) and the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA). Sheriff Miller is the first sheriff of Fulton County to graduate from the NSI. Two individuals were arrested in connection to the burglary outbreak in Fulton County. Sheriff Roy Miller shared with The Village Reporter that Melvin J. Rayoum III, 21, of Swanton has was charged with five counts of burglary while Chelsea B. Green, 22, of the Delta/Swanton area has been charged with four counts of burglary.

County Historic Reflection

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ment of Higher Education Governor's Merit Scholarship. The renewable, $5,000-per-year scholarship is awarded to five students in the top 5 percent of the class ranked by highest GPA. In order to effectively and fairly handle scenarios in which several students have the same GPA, ties will be broken based on who took the highest number of College Credit Plus or advanced classes.

Classes include advanced biology, chemistry, physics, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics, and all four levels of honors English.

Students do not have to apply to be considered but must attend college in Ohio in order to receive the scholarship.

OTHER BUSINESS

Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted visited the school earlier in the week in connection with its winning a $2.5 million Ohio Career Technical Education Equipment Grant through the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce. Through the grant,

the school will obtain 16 hands-on career exploration modules for the middle school and a horticulture program with a new attached greenhouse facility as well as an industrial arts program at the high school.

The board approved a change to the capital asset threshold from $250 to $5,000, bringing it in line with federal regulations.

The board approved a slate of personnel changes presented by Burke, including Brenda Schaber as a district cook, certified salary increases for Mary Kathryn Currier-Ford and Tonya Buckenmeyer, the addition of winter cheer volunteer Sheri Harper, the resignation of bus driver Pamela Waugh, and the resignation of yearbook advisor Ludmilla Ford and a contract for her replacement, Mallorie Vent.

The board recognized September's students of the month - fourth grader Jameson Nyquist, eighth grader Shelby Longnecker, and senior Kylee Vershum. The board recognized

freshman Emric Friess for artistic achievement in photography. The board recognized students who earned perfect scores in 2024 spring state testing, including Kenneth Woods IV (3rd grade math), Caden Bower (4th grade math), Jasper Myers (5th grade math), Brady Kyle (algebra 1), Natalie Friess (American government), Ethan Huffman (American government), and Drew Smith (American government).

The board approved a slate of non-athletic volunteers to read books to students at the elementary school, among other activities.

The board authorized the treasurer/CFO to participate in state contracts through Ohio's Cooperative Purchasing Act and to join the Ohio Purchasing Council, which offer potentially better pricing on goods and services. Neither program requires participants to make purchases through them, only allowing participation in said purchases.

The board approved FFA chapter overnight trips to the Ag and Urban

State CDE Contests in Ohio (location to be determined) from October 1112 and to Indianapolis, Indiana, for the National FFA Convention from October 22-26.

The board voted to accept the donation of an equipment trailer for the football program from Richard Flores.

The following picture shows a dedication ceremony for the 1838 Canfield Cabin at the Fulton County Fairgrounds. The ceremony took place on September 5th, 1981, and has the following individuals present in the photo: Kenneth Nagel - President Fulton County Historical Association, Walter Bates - Chairman of the Cabin Committee, and Carl Bueher President of the Fulton County Fair Board. Credit: Fulton County Historical Society. “The

The public portion of the meeting ended with the board going into executive session to consider "the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of an employee or the investigation of charges or complaints against an employee, or official, licensee, or student," and "to discuss confidential information related to an applicant for Economic Development Assistance, or negotiations with other political subdivisions respecting such requests for Economic Development Assistance." No actions were taken as a result of the session.

The next regular meeting of the Pike-Delta-York Local School District Board of Education will

be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16 in the Delta

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Wauseon, Delta, Metamora, Swanton, Montpelier, Pioneer, West

High School auditorium.

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Help Wanted: Shepherd -- Looking for a boy who doesn’t mind being caked in dirt for days at a time or being alone outdoors. Candidate must possess patience to endlessly chase sheep who wander away from the rest of the flock, creativity to cope with boredom, courage to fight off lions, bears, and poisonous snakes who attack the sheep, and the know-how to find green pastures and quiet waters to provide for the nutritional needs of the flock. Minimum wage. Long, hard hours. Will train. No medical or life insurance. No 401k. Apply in person to Jesse

As we continue in our series on the Sermon On The Mount, let’s look at Matt 5:8: “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God.” In the Jewish culture of the day, purity was based on ceremonially cleanliness not heart cleanliness.

This is one of those places where he begins to lay out an entirely new understanding of the separation between our thoughts and our actions (like he will do a few verses later with adultery and lustful thoughts and anger and murder).

It’s not our external or ceremonial cleanliness that God desires. It is our heart’s purity that He

When you pick up the newspaper, or read an article on social media, concerning a recent event, who gets the attention? In sport, it’s the athlete who scored. In business, it’s the owner. In school, it’s the top award winner. That’s life.

Not everyone in the program or on the team will get recognized (unless they are involved in a scandal, right?). In life, not everyone gets equal recognition, but that doesn’t mean they

PASTOR'S PONDERINGS

- Pastor Steve Wilmot, Edgerton, OhioGOD AT WORK

of Bethlehem. Surely this job description explains why the youngest son in the family got stuck tending the sheep. It was a lousy, boring, dirty, lonely, frustrating, dangerous, and thankless job.

Not something a child would say he wants to be when he grows up. But that’s exactly where we find David when first introduced in 1 Samuel 16.11.

There’s almost zero chance David was excited about being stuck with stupid sheep 24/7. Surely, it never crossed his mind that God had him right where he wanted him. The place

God chose to prepare him with the skills, attitudes, and character he’d need when he became king.

Nobody suspected God was behind it… until later. Isn’t that the way it always is when God’s calling the shots? Years down the road, David must have smacked himself on the forehead and said, “Oh, that’s what God was doing! Now I see!”

Like David, you may not see the reason so many things are happening in your life. That’s okay. Just know: God is at work, and the work he’s doing in you will turn out better than you could ever imagine.

- Mike Kelly, Retired Pastor, Bryan, OhioBLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART

wishes to see us grow in and be blessed for. Also, in the Jewish culture, to see God was impossible except for the rare one like Moses but the idea conveyed was that if you got to see a VIP, it meant that you were friends with that personage, that you were one of their favorites. So, the goal Jesus was sharing may not have been easy to grasp for his audience, but they did get the point that if you saw someone truly important, you were able to do that because you were their friend. So, to be friends with God you needed a pure heart. So, the question for

us is, how do we get to be friends with God? The answer seems clear: being pure in heart. However, here’s where our cultural understanding causes some confusion for us. We have come to see the word “purity” as involving sexual issues.

But it is much broader than that. It means anything that destroys or compromises our relationship with God. God wants nothing in our hearts that distances us from Him. Think of a pure white sheet of paper and then see a black stain on one corner.

That paper is no longer pure white. For its purity to be restored, that

TWO MINUTE DRILL

- Rex Stump, Wauseon, OhioYOU MATTER

are less important. In 1 Samuel 30, David’s home Ziklag is attacked while he and his fighters are gone. They begin a pursuit to rescue their wives and children from the Amalekites, after seeking God’s direction. Along the way they encounter an abandoned Amalekite slave. David treated him with respect and care. In return, the slave led David to the Amalekite camp. During the pursuit, 200 of his 600 men were too exhausted to continue, so

God specifically designed everything that happened to David when he was a shepherd to produce the skills, attitudes, and character he desperately needed to be a king after God’s own heart.

God left nothing to chance. Nothing haphazard. Nothing wasted. God orchestrated every event of David’s life for a purpose, including his years as a shepherd.

Most of the time, we’re unaware God strategically puts us in situations to prepare us for what’s ahead. All we can see is the burden of living in an estranged family, the pain arising from divorce, the overwhelming worry of a cancer diagnosis, the irritation of working beside a jerk.

We only feel the anger, depression, hopelessness, fear, sadness, disgust, impatience, and discouragement that consume us when

black stain needs to be removed. To do that, we have to go to someone for help. Spiritually, we have a tendency to run from God when we sin, have a black mark.

Funny, but we act as if we were ostriches who put our heads in the sand so God can’t see us. David tells us there is nowhere to go that God is not there. Yet, that is precisely what some of us do.

We mess up, we fail to trust, we outright sin, we doubt, we return to a compulsion that earlier was our idol. And in spite of our promises to leave these things behind, we mess up. So, we run.

Not to the one who is quick to forgive but to some dark corner hoping he won’t find out what we did. Hmmm. Seems like the story of Adam and Eve. Maybe we haven’t really come very far in all the 1,000s of years?

To see God, we need to be pure in heart. I’m not sure that means to

circumstances we abhor linger, even after we’ve asked God to take them away. But what if God doesn’t want to take them away yet? What if they’re the tools he’s using to prepare you with the skills, attitudes, and character you’ll need in future seasons of your life?

We rarely consider our struggles from that perspective, do we?

Unwanted difficulties blind us to what God is doing in us. All we want is for them to end, but God sees the big picture.

He says, “I’m working something into you in this situation right now. Something you’re going to need. I know you don’t see it now, but you will. Trust me. Work with me.”

Consider why so many years elapsed after God rejected Saul as king before he sent Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint David.

Could it be God still

be perfect but instead, I think it means to be able to stumble and fall and still have the kind of relationship with God (friend and favorite) that we immediately run to him for forgiveness and comfort and restoration.

Think about the little boy who gets hurt doing something he shouldn’t do.

He may try to avoid daddy, but you can count on him running to his mommy where he knows he will be held, loved, restored. What makes us pure in heart is knowing that we not only cannot hide from God, but we also don’t want to hide from him.

No matter our struggles, fear, shame, doubts, God is there to lovingly restore us. He’s not angry with us. He hurts because we hurt. He wants us to climb into his arms. He wants to proverbially kiss our wounds and hurts and make the pain go away.

The pure in heart

had some finishing touches to complete in David before he was ready to become king? Skills, attitudes, and character qualities he still needed to fine tune while David remained in a job he didn’t like?

As a shepherd, God turned David into a worshipper. An ability he needed to bring relief to Saul during times when an evil spirit tormented him, and in the darkest days of his own life to strengthen himself in the Lord.

While David was a shepherd, he filled empty hours honing his proficiency with his sling shot. An expertise crucial to defend the sheep from lions and bears, and later to kill Goliath. In his years as a shepherd, David learned how to care for the needs of his sheep, how to protect them and keep them together, and how to guide them where they

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know to go directly to the Lord because he is their friend. And as time goes on and they find opportunity, they learn to share that with the less mature. And that teaches others to find peace and restoration quicker, gaining a pure heart. How quickly our hurts would be resolved if we moved outward God and his mercy and grace instead of away from it. We can run so far that we get lost in the darkness of our own making. That doesn’t mean that God isn’t right there waiting like the prodigal’s father. It just means we have our heads so deep in the sand we can’t see him. Blessed, cheered on, are the pure in heart who run to God.

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.

God has gifted each of us with various skills and gifts. We are not the same in talent. But we are each created with value by God. Just because you didn’t get recognition or your name mentioned, doesn’t mean you have less value.

If you are feeling like you don’t matter, remember the words of Paul in Ephesians, “you are God’s masterpiece!”

they stayed and guarded the supplies. Meanwhile, David and his 400 fighters found the camp, rescued their families, and recovered a large amount supplies and goods! On the way home they met up with the 200 who did not fight. David shared the spoils of victory with these men. Of course, there were quite a few of the 400 who didn’t think they deserved it, since they weren’t on the front lines. But David felt “all” were equally valuable. Those who guard the supplies are just as valuable as those on the front line.

If you are feeling like you are the most important person ever created, check your pride and read Philippians 2:1-5. Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ?

Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

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

A Call To Action & Spiritual Renewal Hope For America's Future

(PRESS RELEASE) Holiday City, OH –

As concerns about the future of America grow, many are seeking guidance and hope. On Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Quality Inn in Holiday City, author and former legislator Christy Stutzman will address these concerns in a compelling event titled "Reclaiming Freedom: A Call to Action and Spiritual Renewal."

The event, presented by Freedom Voters, promises a deep dive into the role of faith in America, strategies for cultural change, the importance of

selecting responsible candidates, and the global influence of the American Church.

With a focus on finding trustworthy information, Stutzman aims to inspire and equip attendees with the tools needed for reclaiming freedom and initiating spiritual renewal in their communities.

Christy Stutzman, known for her work as a composer and executive producer at the Legacy Theatre Group and The Round Barn Theatre, will lead the discussion. Her latest work, "The Spiritual Price of Political Silence," underscores the importance of being valiant for truth—a value she attributes to her ancestor, American Patriot Sarah Walker.

The event offers free admission, parking, and light refreshments, with doors opening at 9:00 am and the program starting at 10:00 am. Attendees will gather at the Quality Inn located at 13508 SR-15, conveniently accessible via the Ohio Turnpike at Exit 13.

For those interested in attending or seeking further information, Freedom Voters can be reached at Freedomvoters7@gmail.com. This gathering offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue and action towards a hopeful future for America.

Never Let Go Ministries Announce Winners Of Cruise-In

Never Let Go Ministries is still tallying their NLG 14th Cruise-In and 4th Fall Fest which took place Saturday, Sept 14, in Edgerton, but they are confident it was their most successful one yet. They had over 80+ cars, trucks, and cycles that registered for the Cruise-In and over thirty vendors. The weather was warm and sunny, and Victor and Mary Juarez, of NLG, feel that moving their yearly event to September was a wise decision.

Trophies were handed out by Lainey Cheek-Teen Miss Edgerton, and Grace Waikel-Little Miss Edgerton. Pictured in no particular order are the trophy winners: Best of Show Car – 1st place: George French of Belview, MI, Best of Show - 2nd place: Patrick Stone, Ft. Wayne, IN. Best of Show Truck – 1st place: Jeff Newland, Sherwood, OH, 2nd place: Doug Wehrle, Blakeslee. Best of Show Hot Rod Car – 1st place: Jeff Spencer, Butler, 2nd place: Terry Egler, Bryan; Best of Show Hot Rod Truck - 1st

place: Ray McMullen, West Unity, 2nd place: Bill Davenport, Ft. Wayne, IN; Best of Show Rat Rod – 1st place: Kevin McKenzie, Angola, IN, 2nd place: Terry Maldeney, Waterloo, IN; Best of Show Motorcycle – 1st place: Howard Mast, Mark Center, 2nd place: Rich Wenner, Nettle Lake; Never Let Go - 1st place: Terry Egler, Bryan, 2nd place: James & Angie Goebel, Edgerton; Mayor’s Choice - Jeff Spencer, Butler, IN; Chief of Police Choice – Mike Tomecek, Hicksville; Oldest Vehicle – 1st place: Steven Deetz, Auburn IN, 2nd place: Keven & Nancy Mueller, Bryan; Newest Vehicle – 1st place: Jennifer Mayier, Edon, 2nd place: Jim Impton, Swanton, OH.

Never Let Go is appreciative to all who donated in any way or came to participate in their special event.

All proceeds benefit NLG to help them continue their mission of sharing hope and bringing awareness about substance abuse and the effects it has on our communities.

49th Annual Bryan Area Christian Prayer Breakfast Spreads Success Of LifeWise Academy

By: Breana Reliford THE VILLAGE REPORTER publisher@thevillagereporter.com

The 49th Annual Bryan Area

Christian Prayer Breakfast was hosted Tuesday, September 24, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Bryan. The event had a great turnout, with several community members, public officials, and school representatives coming together to pray for the community.

Breakfast, catered by Susie’s Lunch Mobile Cuisine and Catering, was served in the Fellowship Hall from 8:30 to 9:30, with the service in the Sanctuary starting at 10. Guests were greeted by the pre-service music of Judy Lewis and the welcome message introduced by Jenella Tilton.

The flags were presented by Mike Bowman of the American Legion Post 284 and Phil Klingler of the V.F.W. Post 2489. Pastor Jeff Miller of New Life Worship Center led the Invocation.

Carole Cramer led the recognition of elected officials, many of whom were recognized for their impact on the community. Bryan Mayor Carrie Schlade offered a greeting and spoke on behalf of the city of Bryan.

She expressed her gratitude for the invitation and recognition of elected officials. Pastor Dave Sherwood of Grace Community Church led the prayer for governmental leaders and military personnel. He stated the importance of being active as citizens “to promote the word of God in everything we do.”

Jenella Tilton then introduced the vocalist, Joe Rath, who provided the special musical performance. Rath is known for his work in various Fountain City Productions and his

time with the Amish Freedom Players. He performed “O Divine Redeemer” by Charles Gounod and “The Holy City” by Frederic Weatherly. The Sanctuary was filled with applause and praise for his performance.

Jack Brace, the program director of LifeWise Academy in Bryan, was the special guest speaker. LifeWise Academy is a 5-year program for 1st6th grade students who wish to learn more about God and the teachings of Christianity.

Students who participate take a shuttle bus to First Brethren Church for about 30 minutes each week to receive Bible education.

The program requires private funding, must be off school property, and each student must have parental permission. As of this year, 580 schools in 27 states participate in the program.

Just over 450 students at Bryan are currently enrolled in the LifeWise program. Brace then went on to share positive feedback he’s gathered from teachers, parents, and students.

Brace then led the congregation in the worship song “I Speak Jesus,” with the message of the song being that through all of life’s uncertainty and hardships, Jesus can bring peace. Those in attendance were then invited to sing one last time with the classic “God Bless America.” Shortly after, the Benediction was shared by Dr. Nancy Berkheiser of West Unity Presbyterian Church.

The proceeds from the program were donated to LifeWise Academy of Bryan. The Prayer Breakfast Committee Members encourage all Americans to “pray daily for our Nation and our government officials.”

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needed to go — all necessities for a king to lead a nation.

There are skills, attitudes, and character qualities God wants to develop in you right where you are. There in that situation you want out of. In those troubles you’ve asked him to deliver you from. God has a purpose for them. Embrace them.

Even after David graduated from shepherd, God wasn’t finished with him. He’s not finished with you, either.

There were still flaws in David’s character, and lessons he still needed to learn. God concentrated on them at opportune moments in David’s future. Just like he’ll do with you.

Someday, everything that happened, is happening now, and will happen in your future is going to make sense. You’ll understand why you had to go through those difficult, challenging, and unpleasant seasons of life. When that day comes, your face will light up with a smile, and you’ll thank God for everything you’ve gone through.

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.

A free Daniel prophecy seminar began on September 26. Choose 1 or 7 p.m. Continuing Thursdays (choose 1 or 7 p.m.) and Saturdays (2 p.m.). Have you wondered what the images, beasts, and prophecies in the Book of Daniel mean? What do they have to do with Jesus Christ and the gospel? Are they even relevant to us and our lives today? Come find out at this FREE Prophecy Seminar. At the Angola Seventh-day Adventist Church, 314 William St, Angola, IN. Call or text (269) 845-6460 or mdwise7@gmail.com to pre-register or for more info.

PHOTO BY BREANA RELIFORD / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

PRAYER BREAKFAST ... Service speakers included (Front) Carole Cramer, Jenella Tilton, Dr. Nancy Berkheiser. (Back) Joe Rath, Pastor Jeff Miller, Mayor Schlade, Jack Brace.

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Four County School Board Approves Acceptance Of Donations

On September 24, 2024, the Four County Career Center Board of Education held the Regular Board Meeting beginning at 5:15 p.m. at Four County Career Center.

As part of the Treasurer’s Report, the Board approved:

-August Board Meeting Minutes.

-Financial statements and investments for the month of August 2024 as presented.

-Then and Now certifications as presented.

-2024-25 Club Budgets as presented.

-Permanent Appropriations for FY25.

-Lifetouch Yearbook agreement for the 2024-25 school year. As part of the Superintendent’s Report, the board accepted and/or approved the following items:

-Resignation for the purpose of retirement for Bruce Magill effective May 31, 2025.

-Internal, Certified and Educational Aide Substitutes as presented.

-One Year Contract to Sheila Franz as an Accounting Specialist effective 9/3/24.

-One Year Contract to Savannah Mattern as an Educational Aide effective 9/17/24.

-Adult Education Instructors as presented.

-Outside Work Project for Bryan CBI.

-Donations from Farm Credit Mid-America, Hannah Glore, Bryan Goodwill Industries and Parkview Health. The Board also approved the resolution to authorize the execution of the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment related to the board’s renovations and additions project.

Upcoming meetings involving members of the Four County Career Center Board of Education include the regular October Board Meeting, on October 17, 2024 at 5:30 in Room A101A at Four County Career Center. The Records Commission will meet at 5:15 prior to the meeting. A Finance Committee meeting will be held following the regular meeting.

Legal Notices

VILLAGE OF DELTAORDINANCE #19-2024 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING TO ENTER INTO AN NOAC ELECTRIC AGGREGATION CONSULTING AGREEMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Passed: August 8, 2024

Mayor: Allen Naiber

Att: Marlena Allwood, Clerk Of Council

The complete text may be obtained or viewed at the Clerk’s Office in Memorial Hall.

Village of West Unity, Ohio

South Main Street Water Line Replacement ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids for South Main Street Water Line Replacement, will be received by the Village of West Unity, Ohio, at the Post Office Box 207, 244 West Jackson Street, West Unity, Ohio 43570, until 10:00 am, local time, on October 24, 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

In general, the work consists of approximately 1,260 lineal feet of 8-inch water line installation with appurtenances and restoration.

The issuing office is Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd., 3103 Executive Parkway, Suite 300; Toledo, Ohio 43606-1373.

Technical questions regarding the project should be e-mailed to the Project Manager Kyle M. Brueggemeier, kbrueggemeier@jheng.com, at Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd.

Copies of Bidding Documents and Contract Documents may be obtained electronically from www. jhplanroom.com. There is no charge to download from the digital print-room; however, registration is required. If hard copies of the bidding documents are needed, they can be ordered from the printroom for a fee. If you have any problems using the digital print-room, you are encouraged to contact either the Engineer's Project Manager, or Eastern Engineering at 419-661-9841.

Neither Owner nor Engineer has any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of any bid documents obtained from any source other than the source indicated in these documents. Obtaining these documents from any other source(s) may result in obtaining incomplete and inaccurate information. Obtaining these documents from any source other than directly from the source listed herein may also result in failure to receive any addenda, corrections, or other revisions to these documents that may be issued.

Bids must be submitted on the forms bound herein, must contain the names of every person or company interested therein, and shall be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in the amount of 100% of the amount bid with satisfactory corporate surety, or by a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount of the Bid, subject to conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Performance Bond and Maintenance and Guarantee Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid.

The Contractor shall be required to pay not less than the prevailing wage rates established by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Wage and Hour Division.

Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids, but no bidder shall withdraw his Bid within 60 days after the actual opening thereof.

Special Attention must be given to all requirements of Ohio Public Works Commission funding including:

1. Ohio Preference. The Recipient shall, to the extent practicable, use and shall cause all of its Contractors and subcontractors to use Ohio products, materials, services and labor in connection with the Project pursuant to Section164.05 (A)(6) of the Revised Code;

2. Domestic Steel. The Recipient shall, to the extent practicable, use and shall cause all of its Contractors and subcontractors to comply with domestic steel use requirements pursuant to Section 153.001 of the Ohio Revised Code;

3. Prevailing Wage. The Recipient shall require that all Contractors and subcontractors working on the Project comply with the prevailing wage requirements contained in Revised Code Sections 164.07 (B) and 4115.03 through 4115.16;

4. Equal Employment Opportunity. The Recipient shall require that all Contractors to secure a valid Certificate of Compliance.

Domestic steel use requirements as specified in Section 153.011 of the Revised Code apply to this project. Copies of Section 153.011 of the Revised Code can be obtained from any of the offices of the Department of Administrative Services.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, waive irregularities in any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed most favorable to the Owner.

Engineer’s Estimate is $500,000.00

Josh Fritsch, Village Administrator

VILLAGE OF DELTARESOLUTION 06-2024

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING PARTICIPATION WITH THE COUNTY ENGINEER ON THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CR H AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO MAKE PAYMENT OF THE VILLAGE SHARE.

Passed: September 3, 2024

Mayor: Allen Naiber

Att: Marlena Allwood, Clerk Of Council

The complete text may be obtained or viewed at the Clerk’s Office in Memorial Hall.

VILLAGE OF DELTARESOLUTION 09-2024

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE COLLECTION OF REFUSE AND RECYCLING WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF DELTA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Passed: September 16, 2024

Mayor: Allen Naiber

Att: Marlena Allwood, Clerk Of Council

The complete text may be obtained or viewed at the Clerk’s Office in Memorial Hall.

LEGAL - The Village of Pioneer will be having a Finance and Safety Committee Meeting on Wednesday October 9th at 5:30 PM in the Pioneer Community Center at 100 N Elm St.

VILLAGE OF DELTARESOLUTION 10-2024

RESOLUTION RESTATING THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE VILLAGE OF DELTA AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Passed: September 16, 2024

Mayor: Allen Naiber

Att: Marlena Allwood, Clerk Of Council

The complete text may be obtained or viewed at the Clerk’s Office in Memorial Hall.

VILLAGE OF SWANTONORDINANCE #2024-12

AN RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DGL CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR THE FUL-CR1-5.12 HALLETT AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE A PROJECT INSPECTOR AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

Mayor: Neil Toeppe

Att: Holden Benfield, Fiscal Officer

The Full text of this ordinance may be viewed at

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Varsity High School Football

Fourth Quarter Goal Line Stand Lifts Evergreen

Over Archbold, 26-22

By: Joe Blystone

METAMORA (September 27, 2024) -

Sometime next spring Colton Robertson will break the Evergreen career stolen base record on the baseball field. Also, next spring Wil Ruetz will try to defend his first place finishes in four events at the NWOAL track meet.

This fall? The pair of Viking speedsters accounted for three big play first half touchdowns, and Evergreen got a huge fourth-and-goal stop in the fourth quarter to defeat Archbold 2622.

"We told the kids before the game that we need one big win in the program," Viking coach Barry Bock said after.

"We need to win against one of these big schools in the league. It will help us take the next step. After last week we were disappointed, but we weren't defeated, this week we wanted to come out and show who we are."

The Bluestreaks struck first when Kurt Krueger's 36-yard pass to

Aranjer Krieger set up a Tristan Wyse touchdown run from eight yards out to give Archbold a 7-0 first quarter lead. That lead doubled early in the second when after a bad snap on a punt turned into an Archbold first down at the Evergreen 17. Ryder Ryan punched it in from the six on the fifth play to make it 14-0 early in the second.

It was then that the Vikings began to strike back in the form of three huge pass plays to take the lead by halftime.

On a 3rd-and-14, Bryce Bolger lofted an aerial into the deep middle that Ruetz ran down past two Archbold defenders for a 68-yard score to get Evergreen on the board.

After a Bluestreak three-and-out, the Vikings went to work again as Bolger hit Robertson first for 21 yards across the grain in the middle, then the fleet wide out ran under a pass down the left sideline in the end zone for a 34-yard strike to get Evergreen within 14-13.

Evergreen held again defensively and had one more shot at the end of the half and Robertson made it count when he

39-7 GMC win.

Edgerton quarterback Maddox Baker led a balanced Bulldog attack with 10 carries for 82 yards and was 7/8 passing for 141 yards and accounted for three scores.

Joel Walkup rushed for 57 yards and two touchdowns and had 41 yards receiving with a score and Scottie Krontz had three catches for 71 yards and a touchdown and added 46 yards rushing with a score. UP NEXT: October 4 – Edgerton (4-2, 2-1 GMC) at Paulding (5-1, 2-1 GMC) 7pm

SPECIAL TEAMS … Evergreen’s Will Ruetz makes a tackle on Aranjer Krieger after fielding a punt in the first half.

PHOTOS BY RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

TACKLE … Archbold running back Ryder Ryan stiff arms an Evergreen defender. VIEW

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PHOTOS BY MICHELLE SANCHEZ / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

GOING TO THE AIR (September 27, 2024) ... Edgerton quarterback Maddox Baker unloads a pass with an Ayersville lineman bearing down. VIEW 36 PHOTOS OF THIS CONTEST FOR FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM

BIG HIT ... Joel Walkup (#12) stops the Pilot ball carrier in last Friday's 39-7 win.

Delta Blanks Swanton To Keep Iron Kettle

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

DELTA (September 27,

2024) - The Panthers will keep the Iron Kettle for a fifth consecutive year after knocking out the Swanton Bulldogs 28-0 during homecoming play in Delta Friday night.

Delta’s win marks the Bulldogs' 25th consecutive loss. Since the last time Swanton defeated Delta (4814 in 2019), the Panthers have outscored them 241-7.

The Panthers took initiative early, largely through the efforts of senior running back Landon Lintermoot, who carried the ball nearly three quarters of the way down the field across a punt return and six runs, including a final oneyard run for a touchdown. The extra point by senior Brodey Roth put Delta up 7-0.

Swanton struggled to get any momentum, catching a false start penalty on their first play before going four and out, punting it away and leaving Delta on their own 49-yard line.

It took Lintermoot one play to capitalize on the field position, running the full remaining 51 yards for a second touchdown. Roth was again successful, and the Panthers went up 14-0.

The Bulldogs made a stronger go of it with their second drive, led by senior quarterback Drake Harris,

who ran the ball himself for an eight-yard gain on the heels of a four-yard run by senior Josh Tyburski for a first down. Harris ran another 9 yards on the next play but a flag for holding brought it back to the 16-yard line.

Junior Hudson Pancoast ran it for three and Harris held it twice more for another seven, but it wasn't enough to prevent another fourth-down punt.

Lintermoot ran that punt back from around the Delta 39-yard line to within 10 yards of the end zone, but a holding penalty against the Panthers brought it all the way back to their own 38.

After a loss of one, a pitch to freshman Marcus Nagel yielded 11 yards and a first down.

Sophomore Vincent Martinez ran it up another six to end the quarter.

Lintermoot made his final contributions before leaving the game over a pair of plays, with a six-yard pass and fiveyard run.

His mantel was taken up by Nagel, who carried on a pair of runs for 35 yards before - after a five-yard run by senior Carl Warner - running the last four yards for a touchdown. Roth's kick brought the score to 21-0.

Bulldog sophomore Jayden Wilson started the Swanton drive by returning the kick to the 22-yard line. Over the next seven plays Pancoast carried once for a yard and sophomore Shawn McGary carried once

for two, while Harris held the ball four times for 25 before carrying it again on fourth and two, falling just short of the first down and turning the ball over on downs.

The Swanton defense came alive on the next Panther drive, with senior Kaiden Bryan sacking Harris for a loss of nine on the first play.

A double reverse by Delta brought them back to the original line of scrimmage for third and 10, but they were unable to convert and were forced to punt it away.

Harris continued to do yeoman's work for the Bulldog offense on the following drive after an initial incomplete pass, first by throwing a 10-yard pass to Bryan, then by carrying it another 10 yards over a pair of plays before getting tackled for no gain.

Another five-yard Harris run was followed by another failed pass attempt. A Harris five-yard run wasn't enough to stave off a fourth-and-10, and the Bulldogs were again forced to punt. Delta took a knee on the following play to end the half.

The Bulldogs got the ball back to start the second half, with Sophomore Seth Carman dropping the ball on the return but regaining possession.

A one-yard run by Tyburski was followed by a 28-yard run then another three-yard run by McGary, but a lateral pass turned into a loss of one and Nagel sacked Harris for another lost yard, resulting in a punt.

A four-yard run by Martinez was aided by an illegal substitution by Swanton on the next play to bring up second and one, with Nagel carrying it a further six for a first down.

Over a grinding series of three downs, the Panthers pushed the ball to the Bulldog 13-yard line with help from Martinez, Nagel, and Warner which saw another albeit unsuccessful double reverse.

A pitch to Martinez for the final 13 yards and another good kick by Roth put the Panthers up 28-0.

During the next drive, the Delta defense put on the pressure, forcing Harris to hold the ball during a pair of plays, one to the benefit of the Bulldogs and one helping Delta.

The first resulted in a personal foul against the Panthers for a horse collar, resulting in a first down.

The second, for holding, put Swanton at first and 20. A false start on the next play put them at first and 25.

A four-yard run by McGary and a long, incomplete pass attempt brought an end to the third quarter.

When play restarted, the Panthers kept up the pressure,

forcing Harris to hold for a three-yard gain, which wasn't enough to stave off a punt on fourth and 18.

Alternating Delta runs by Nagel and junior Hayden Boulton pushed them through two downs and to the Swanton 27-yard line, where another unsuccessful double reverse resulted in the loss of a yard, and an incomplete pass through the fingers of Boulton in the end zone turned the ball over on downs.

The Bulldogs went to the air on their following drive after a one-yard run by Harris. A lateral to sophomore Marquise Zalecki for a gain of one was assisted by a personal foul against the Panthers, putting them at the 45-yard line.

Another pair of passes - to Zalecki and Carman - were both incomplete, and a short pass followed by a short run were not enough to salvage the drive, turning the ball back over on downs.

Delta crossed midfield on their first play of the next drive with a 12-yard pitch to Boulton. Swanton senior Cam Kirtz was injured on the play, leaving the field with a heavy limp that forced him to stop several times.

A pair of runs by Martinez yielded no gains, and double

reverse to him gained only one, but he took a pitch on fourth and seven for a gain of 14 and a first down.

Another pitch to him on the following play yielded another 11 yards and another first down. A run by Nagel and a pitch to Boulton pushed the Panthers all the way to the one-yard line, but a follow-up attempt by Nagel to run it in resulted in a fumble at the one that was recovered by Swanton with just nine seconds left on the clock.

Starting on their own 20, the Bulldogs were only able to muster a nine-yard run by Pancoast before time elapsed, leaving the final score at 28-0, Delta.

UP NEXT: October 4 – Delta (5-1, 2-1 NWOAL) at Wauseon (2-4, 2-1 NWOAL) 7pm; Archbold (3-3, 1-2 NWOAL) at Swanton (0-6, 0-3 NWOAL) 7pm

DELTA 14 7 7

– 28 D – Lintermoot 1-yd run (Roth kick)

D – Lintermoot 51-yd run (Roth kick) D – Nagel 4-yd run (Roth kick) D – Martinez 13-yd run (Roth kick)

PHOTOS BY RACHEL NAGEL / THE VILLAGE REPORTER RETAINING THE IRON KETTLE … Vincent Martinez bust through the hole on a carry for Delta as they beat Swanton 28-0 to keep the Iron Kettle. VIEW 76 PHOTOS OF THIS CONTEST FOR FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM

TEAM LEADING RUSHER … Swanton quarterback Drake Harris turns the corner on a rushing attempt. Harris was the top Bulldog rusher on the night with 65 yards.

Edon Pulls Away In Second Half To Beat Montpelier, 42-12

corralled a screen pass, beat a man on the edge and sprinted 79 yards for his second touchdown on the game to give the Vikes a 20-14 lead.

"Speed kills," Bock said of the series of long-distance plays in the second. "We're fast and we use those two fast kids for a reason. Last week (a 7-3 loss at Wauseon) we struggled offensively, this week, this is our potential."

Evergreen extended the margin in the third on Max Mossing's four-yard TD run to 26-14 but Archbold wasn't done.

Another Krueger-to-Krieger pass, this one of 35 yards, led to Wyse burst from three yards away on the fourth quarter's first play to make it 26-20, and after Krieger picked a Brenden Holman pass, Archbold had a chance to regain the lead, starting deep in Evergreen territory.

The Streaks got as far as the Viking 1, but on third down, then fourth, Evergreen stuffed the Streaks twice before breaking the plane of the goal line to maintain a six-point lead with less than three minutes left.

"They called a timeout, and we told the kids, just get a stop," expressed Bock. "If we got a stop there, we would have the momentum. Archbold is a great fourth quarter team and the kids knew it; we knew it going in and we had to make a stop to get a W."

Archbold got a tackle for loss in the end zone, but the Streaks miscalculated Alex Mossing's ensuing kick and took over deep in their own end at the Archbold 5 but after getting first down, the Vikings held again and ran out the clock.

Evergreen had 251 yards in the air,

By: Nate Calvin THE VILLAGE REPORTER sports@thevillagereporter.com

MONTPELIER (September 27, 2024) – Edon amassed 423 yards of total offense, including 272 on the ground, as they pulled away in the rain and wind at Hobe Krouse Field to win their TAAC opener.

Edon used the ground game to strike first as Hulbert scored on a twoyard run to cap off a nine-play drive with 8:39 left in the first quarter.

Edon added to the lead early in the second quarter as quarterback Kyler Sapp hit Hulbert on a screen pass for 22 yards to make it 14-0 after a successful two-point conversion.

The Locos struck back with quarterback Hayden Sharps scoring on an eight-yard run to finish off a five-minute drive and cut the Bomber lead to 14-6.

Hulbert would then find the end zone for the third time as he scored on a 42-yard scamper, but Montpelier again responded as Sharps tossed a 64-yard bomb to Kam Smith to make 22-12 at halftime.

The second half was all Edon starting with Sapp going to Max Radabaugh on a 20-yard touchdown pass to stretch the lead to 28-12 after another successful two-point

conversion. Sapp put the game on ice in the fourth quarter thanks to a pair of touchdown runs (42, 9) to put the final margin at 42-12.

Sapp finished 12/24 passing for 155 yards and two scores while also running for 133 yards on 15 attempts and two touchdowns. Hulbert ran for 85 yards and two scores.

Sharps went 11/16 throwing for 150 yards with a touchdown passing and running while Smith topped the receivers with 130 yards on seven receptions and a score.

UP NEXT: October 4 – Edon (60, 1-0 TAAC) at Northwood (3-3, 0-1 TAAC) 7pm; Richmond Heights (1-2) at Montpelier (1-5) 7pm

EDON 6 14 8 14 - 42

MONTPELIER 0 12 0 0 - 12

E – Hulbert 2-yd run (kick failed)

E – Hulbert 22-yd pass from Sapp (conversion good)

M – Sharps 8-yd run (kick blocked) E – Hulbert 42-yd run (conversion good)

M – Smith 64-yd pass from Sharps (conversion failed)

Football Summaries

September 27, 2024

North Central 63, Vanlue 8

VANLUE – North Central put up 30 points in the second quarter as they trounced Vanlue 63-8 for their second straight win.

Alex St. John led the North Central running game with 153 yards and two touchdowns while Briggs Fiser ran five times for 56 yards and two touchdowns.

Quarterback Tyler Meyers was 2/2 passing for 70 yards, including a school record 64-yard scoring strike to Cash Martin in the first quarter.

UP NEXT: October 4 – Summerfield, MI (4-1) at North Central (2-4) 7pm

N. CENTRAL 6 30 15 12 – 63

VANLUE 0 8 0 0 - 8

Patrick Henry 44, Wauseon 0

HAMLER – Patrick Henry threw just one pass as they pounded out 322 yards rushing led by Lincoln Creager with 145 yards and three touchdowns and Jaidan Rutter had 105 yards in a 44-0 win over Wauseon.

A’Zarrion Hicks ran for 29 yards on

seven carries for Wauseon, who was limited to three first downs and zero yards passing by the Patriots defense.

UP NEXT: October 4 – Delta (5-1, 2-1 NWOAL) at Wauseon (2-4, 2-1 NWOAL) 7pm

WAUSEON 0 0 0

Liberty Center 42, Bryan 0 BRYAN – State ranked Liberty Center used the running for all six of their touchdowns led by three from Waylon Rentz and Garrison Kruse added a 54-yard TD run in the first quarter of 42-0 win.

Dameon Wolfe had 14 carries for 23 yards for the Golden Bears, who were shutout for the third straight game.

UP NEXT: October 4 – Bryan (0-6, 0-3 NWOAL) at Evergreen (3-3, 1-2 NWOAL)

181 coming on the three second quarter TDs. The Vikes ran for 74 yards on 30 carries while Archbold totaled 269 yards, 170 on the ground.

UP NEXT: October 4 – Bryan (0-6, 0-3 NWOAL) at Evergreen (3-3, 1-2 NWOAL) 7pm; Archbold (3-3, 1-2 NWOAL) at Swanton (0-6, 0-3 NWOAL) 7pm

AHS EHS

First Downs 11 10

Rushing Yards 40-170 30-74

Passing Yards 99 251

Passing 11-21-1 9-16-1

Total Yards 269 325

Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0

Penalties 3-14 2-20

ARCHBOLD 7 7 0 8 – 22

EVERGREEN 0 20 6 0 – 26

A – Wyse 10-yd run (Rodger kick)

A – Ryan 13-yd run (Rodger kick)

E – Ruetz 69-yd pass from Bolger (A. Mossing kick)

E – Robertson 34-yd pass from Bolger (kick failed)

E - Robertson 78-yd pass from Bolger (A. Mossing kick)

E – M. Mossing 4-yd run (conversion failed)

A – Wyse 3-yd run (kick failed)

A – safety

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING: Archbold – Ryan 22-98, Wyse 7-32; Evergreen – M. Mossing 1761; PASSING: Archbold – Kruger 8-181-100; Evergreen – Bolger 8-13-0-232; RECEIVING: Archbold – Krieger 2-75; Evergreen – Ruetz 3-94; Robertson 3-133

READY TO MAKE THE TACKLE ... Montpelier freshman Carter Meek (left) closes in

Kendol Brigle as a

Varsity High School Volleyball

Wauseon Rallies To Beat Stryker In Five Sets

Monday’s match at Wauseon.

Volleyball Summaries

September 23, 2024

Paulding 3, Delta 0 DELTA – Paulding won a hardfought first and third sets and dominated the second in a sweep at Delta.

Serenity Tedrick fronted Delta with 13 digs and Ellie Martinez added a dozen assists in the setback.

Paulding d. Delta 25-17, 25-9, 2523 PAULDING (7-8): Marley Parrett – 16/18 hitting, 11 kills; Addison Shull – 12 digs, 11/11 serving, 4 aces; Tori Schlatter – 18 digs, 14/17 serve receiving; Grace Goyings – 11 assists DELTA (1-16): Mariah McGarry – 24/27 hitting, 5 kills, 14/15 serve receiving; Serenity Tedrick – 13 digs; Ellie Martinez – 12 assists

JUNIOR VARSITY: Paulding, 2514, 25-15

Ayersville 3, Montpelier 0

AYERSVILLE – Kendra Waldron registered 19 digs and had eight kills, Grace Flory chalked up 12 kills, and Ava Sigler had 15 assists in Ayersville’s win over Montpelier.

Aleigha Hillard topped the Locos in digs with 16 and Kelsie Bumb added 15 assists and surpassed 1,000 career digs.

Ayersville d. Montpelier, 25-20, 2520, 25-22

MONTPELIER (6-8): Kelsie Bumb –15 assists; Aleigha Hillard – 16 digs; Lyla Mahan – 14 digs

AYERSVILLE (6-9): Grace Flory – 35/42 hitting, 12 kills; Kendra

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North Central Gets Straight Set BBC Win At Fayette

Hilltop Uses Big Fifth Set To Get Past Evergreen

By: Joe Blystone

THE VILLAGE REPORTER publisher@thevillagereporter.com

METAMORA (September 28, 2024) -

One thing you can't teach in volleyball is height, and after Hilltop and Evergreen battled for four sets like it was a district final match, the Cadets' twin towers of 6'3" Libbie Baker and 6' Brynn Rodriguez, took over the fifth set in a 22-25, 25-10, 25-19, 21-25, 15-6 win.

The Cadets are now in the midst of an 11-match victory streak and are 16-2 on the season.

Lissa Roesti's back-to-back aces staked the Vikes to an early first set lead and kills from Addie Ricker, Lanae Manz and TJ Johnson boosted their lead to 9-5.

Rodriguez's tip and blast from the left side knotted the score at 9-9 but Manz, Maddy Brehmer and Bailey Lumbrezer countered to get the Vikings back on top 17-12.

Baker from the middle, Baker from the right and Baker from the back row brought the Cadets from a five-point deficit to even at 20s.

Manz put Evergreen back up with a cross-court corner shot, then got the Vikes to set point with a kill from the back before Ricker put the set away with a middle tip.

Baker led an early charge in the second set with three kills around Brooklyn Kuszmaul's ace, including an emphatic slam back of a Viking attack at the net for a 5-1 lead.

Hayden JoHantgen's ace and a pair of Rodriguez kills maintained an 11-6 margin before the Cadets blew the set wide open.

A trio of Eleana VanArsdalen aces fueled a seven-point run that widened

the gap to 18-7, and Baker finished the set with three more serving aces and a redirect at the net. The third set went back and forth with a number of lead changes until Manz' went cross court, Brehmer scored an ace and Lumbrezer tacked on a left side kill to give Evergreen a 12-10 lead.

Baker answered with scores from the middle and left, and VanArsdalen nailed two more aces to push Hilltop up 17-14.

Brehmer's punch that hit the wood got Evergreen within a point at 19-18 but Baker took over with three straight points to end the set.

Hilltop opened the fourth with a 4-0 burst led by VanArsdalen's two aces. Evergreen caught up on Manz' stuff at the net for a 5-4 Viking advantage. Baker's middle kill put the Cadets in front at 6-5 but the Vikings got some distance when diminutive Bria Matney stuck three aces around a Johnson kill to give Evergreen a 10-6 bulge.

Brehmer's ace extended the Vikes lead to 18-12 but Baker's three straight at the net closed the gap to 18-16.

Beth Sintobin got the momentum back on the Vikings side with a bigtime solo block and a middle shot to make it 24-20 with Ricker doing the set ending honors with a slam back. The fifth set was all Hilltop.

VanArsdalen put down three aces and Baker added two more scores from the middle to give Hilltop a 7-1 lead. Two Baker redirects around Kelsie Connolly's kill made it 11-2.

Evergreen tried to get back in as Manz recorded a trio of kills, but Rodriguez responded with a jam of a Viking attack, then a left side kill and a score from the middle to end the match.

PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER /

VILLAGE REPORTER

PHOTOS BY RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

BATTLE (September 24, 2024) … Fayette’s Zoie Brown gets a piece of the kill

by North Central’s Rylee Walker. VIEW 93 PHOTOS OF THIS CONTEST

LOOKING TO ASSIST … Kelsie Storrs of Fayette sets the ball for a teammate in last week’s BBC match against North Central.

Wauseon Beats Delta In Straight Sets For First NWOAL Win

HUSTLE PLAY (September 24, 2024) ... Mackenzie Clapp dives to keep the ball in play for the Panthers. VIEW 179 PHOTOS OF

FIRST LEAGUE WIN ... Wauseon's Addison Fisher hits the ball in the Indians win at Delta, their first of the year in the NWOAL.

Stays Perfect In BBC After

High School Volleyball Summaries

Waldron – 19 digs, 17/19 hitting, 8 kills; A. Eldridge -10 digs, 13 assists; Ava Sigler – 15 assists

JUNIOR VARSITY: Ayersville, 25-23, 23-25, 26-24

FRESHMAN: Montpelier, 25-21, 2522

Defiance 3, Bryan 0

DEFIANCE – Karleigh Hoffman delivered 21 kills and Kiera Kohn tallied 16 assists for Defiance in a 25-14, 25-8, 25-13 win over Bryan.

Mary Blue and Mckenzie Mason had 14 and 13 digs for the Golden Bears, respectively.

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Defiance d. Bryan 25-14, 25-8, 2513

BRYAN (0-13): Nora Kunsman –14/19 hitting, 4 kills; Mary Blue – 14 digs, 22/22 serve receiving; Mckenzie Mason – 13 digs

DEFIANCE (12-4): Karleigh Hoffman – 46/49 hitting, 21 kills, 8 digs; Isabella Rowlinson – 22/24 hitting, 10 kills; Ella Westrick – 20/21 serving, 4 aces, 16 digs; Kiera Kohn – 16 assists

JUNIOR VARSITY: Defiance, 25-22, 25-8

FRESHMAN: Defiance, 20-25, 2513, 25-6

Swanton 3, North Central 0

PIONEER – Swanton upped their record to 13-3 after dispatching of North Central in straight sets in nonleague volleyball.

Swanton’s Kinley Curtis had a teamhigh 10 kills, Lexi Faber added nine kills and 13 digs, with Cara Ludlow contributing 27 assists. Anna Burt turned in 10 assists, 13 digs for the Eagles and Cailyn Meyers notched 12 digs, eight kills, and eight digs.

Swanton d. N. Central, 25-21, 2624, 25-21

SWANTON (13-3): Kinley Curtis – 23/29 hitting, 10 kills; Lexi Faber –25/27 hitting, 9 kills, 24/26 serving, 5 aces, 13 digs; Cara Ludlow – 27 assists N. CENTRAL (5-11): Cailyn Meyers –12 assists, 8 digs, 8 kills; Rylee Walker – 9 blocks; Anna Burt – 10 assists, 13 digs; Maddie Zimmerman – 17 digs

JUNIOR VARSITY: Swanton, 25-17, 25-23

Hilltop 3, Antwerp 0 WEST UNITY – Bryan Rodriguez and Libbie Baker combined for 27 kills on 58/64 hitting to lead the Cadets to a CONTINUED ON PAGE C9

By: Nate Calvin | THE VILLAGE

– After setting the Edgerton single season record for assists last season as a sophomore with 713, Ava Swank’s athletic career hit a bump in the road.

Swank suffered an ankle injury during the basketball season in February and underwent surgery in May to have it repaired.

After a summer of physical therapy, Swank was back and ready to go for the volleyball season and hasn’t missed a beat as she eclipsed 1,000 career assists in a win at Ayersville on September 17.

“This accomplishment shows that I can reach the goals I set for myself if I work hard enough”, said Swank.

“It also shows the amount of support that I have from my teammates, family, and community. This encourages me to work harder and accomplish many more goals I have.”

milestone without my hitters and passers. It is a team effort, and I want to thank them for all they have done for me”, added Swank, who now has her sights set on becoming the all-time assist leader at Edgerton.

“I also want to thank my athletic trainer and physical therapist for helping me through my ankle injury that I suffered in basketball. I wouldn’t be able to reach this achievement my junior year without their help!”

“Ava is a very selfless player. She makes sure everyone gets what they need to hit and get the kills that have gotten her to 1,000 assists,” said head coach Krista Pahl.

“She takes her job very seriously. I have to remind her often that no one is perfect, and the hitters have to adjust sometimes to her sets as well. She works extremely hard to always get better.”

She is definitely a team player, hard worker and leader on and off the floor.

“My family has been a huge help in reaching this milestone from the amount of support they have provided me. My parents support me in everything I do, and they help me reach my goals. They are always by my side in the good times and bad.”

“I truly couldn’t have reached this

“You’ll find her setting against the wall and looking for ways or things she can do so she can get better. She puts in the extra work. She is a great leader on and off the floor for Edgerton Athletics.”

“I remember when I told her as a sophomore that she was going to be the only setter on varsity”, con tinued Pahl. “She was unsure about it at first and nervous that she wouldn’t be good enough. She worked hard and did all that I asked her to do. She stepped into the role very quickly.”

“She is definitely a team player, hard worker and leader on and off the floor. She has this energy about her. She is a great athlete and an awesome player to coach.”

“She was off (after ankle surgery) but did not miss a practice or the camps and stuff we did in the summer. She told me when she said she was having surgery, to not worry, she’d make sure she was back in time for the start of the season, and she did just that. She worked hard in physical therapy because she knew me and her team were counting on her”, commented Pahl.

In the classroom, Swank is involved in FCA, FEA, Spanish Club, is the vice-president of the junior class, and has been nominated for the induction into the National Honor Society.

Swank said not giving up when asked what advice she would give young players just starting. “Do not give up. If you are placed in a posi tion you weren’t planning on, use that as motivation to get where you want to be”, began Swank.

“As a freshman I didn’t even sit varsity, so I worked at volleyball. Now I am a junior on varsity and have 1,000 assists!”

“Also don’t be discouraged if you experience a setback with an injury like I did in February. “If you put your mind to it, you’ll eventually return to the floor better than you once were.

EDGERTON

Hilltop Outlasts Stryker In Four Sets

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BBC VOLLEYBALL (September 26, 2024) … Stryker’s Anna Donovan gets ready to put the ball in play during BBC action at Hilltop. VIEW 25 PHOTOS OF THIS CONTEST FOR FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM

STAYING UNBEATEN IN BBC … Hayden JoHantgen of Hilltop hits a serve in Hilltop's win over Stryker to remain unbeaten in BBC play.

North Central Moves To 3-0 In BBC After Defeating Edon

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BBC VOLLEYBALL (September 26, 2024)… North Central’s Cailyn Meyers get ready to make a pass in last week’s four-set BBC win over Edon. VIEW 21 PHOTOS OF THIS CONTEST FOR FREE AT WWW. THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM

WILLIAMS COUNTY BATTLE … Edon’s Izzy Mercer hits a serve during last Thursday’s match at North Central.

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straight set win over Antwerp. Baker also had a perfect serving night, going 19/19 with four aces and Elena VanArsdalen dished out 20 assists.

Hilltop d. Antwerp 25-18, 25-20, 25-20

ANTWERP (5-9): Alexis Otto – 13/17 hitting, 6 kills; Briley Bagley: 15/15 serving, 6 aces; Caroline Rohrs – 16 digs: Maddy Peters – 19 assists

HILLTOP (13-2): Brynn Rodriguez – 26/30 hitting, 13 kills; Libbie Baker: 32/34 hitting, 14 kills, 19/19 serving, 4 aces, 8 digs; Elena VanArsdalen – 61/63 setting, 20 assists, 12/13 serving, 4 aces

JUNIOR VARSITY: Hilltop, 25-20, 25-21

Wauseon 3, Stryker 2

WAUSEON – After dropping the first two sets, Wauseon stormed back to take the last three, including a 15-10 win in the fifth, to upend Stryker in five sets.

Johanna Tester spearheaded the Wauseon effort with 22 kills and 22 digs, and Wauseon recorded 36 total blocks led by 17 (7 solo) from Marin Leatherman and Josie Russel added 15 (7 solo). Abby Oberlin recorded 35 digs and added 11 kills for Panthers while Reiss Creighton totaled 44 assists and had 19 digs.

Wauseon d. Stryker 24-26, 19-25, 25-22, 25-17, 15-10

STRYKER (7-7): Aubrey Clemens – 55/64 hitting, 17 kills, 22 digs, 23/23 serve receiving; Abby Oberlin – 44/57 hitting, 11 kills, 16/18 serving, 2 aces, 35 digs, 27/28 serve receiving; Raegan Myers – 26/30 hitting, 11 kills; Reiss Creighton – 19 digs, 44 assists

WAUSEON (4-9): Johanna Tester – 51/63 hitting, 22 kills, 22 digs; Kirstin Pratt – 21/23 serving, 4 aces, 17 digs, 20/22 serve receiving; Marin Leatherman – 17 total blocks (7 solo); Josie Russell – 15 total blocks (7 solo); Bella McGuire – 32 digs, 26/28 serve receiving; Ava Kovar – 38 assists, 13 digs

JUNIOR VARSITY: Wauseon, 25-12, 21-25, 2516

FRESHMAN: Wauseon, 25-17, 25-5

Emmanuel Christian 3, Fayette 2

FAYETTE - Fayette took two of the first three sets before the Warriors were able to force the match to a fifth set where they got a 15-13 win to close out the win.

Zoie Brown paced Fayette with 15 digs, 10 kills and six aces on 15/21 serving and Kelsie Storrs racked up 15 digs and 18 assists.

E. Christian d. Fayette, 18-25, 25-18, 24-26, 2520, 15-13

EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN (4-6) – no statistics

FAYETTE (1-12): Zoie Brown – 25/34 hitting, 10 kills, 15/21 serving, 6 aces, 15 digs; Kelsie Storrs –27/29 hitting, 7 kills, 15 digs, 18 assists Kennedy Kunkle – 22 digs, 26/28 hitting, 5 kills; Willow Mitchell – 26/28 hitting, 5 kills, 22 digs; Kayla Sliwinski – 15 digs, 19/23 hitting, 4 kills September 24, 2024

Hilltop 3, Montpelier 0

MONTPELIER – Libbie Baker drilled 24 kills after a 57/59 hitting night and moved to within 14 kills of 1,000 in her career in a straight set win at The Railyard. Aleigha Hillard had a team best 19 digs for the Locos and Kelsie Bumb had 27 assists.

Hilltop d. Montpelier, 26-24, 25-18, 25-17

HILLTOP (14-2, 2-0 BBC): Brynn Rodriguez –32/34 hitting, 20 kills; Libbie Baker – 57/59 hitting, 24 kills, 9 digs, 15/17 serve receiving; Hayden JoHantgen – 20 assists; Elena VanArsdalen – 59/59 setting, 22 assists

MONTPELIER (6-9, 0-2 BBC): Jada Uribes –39/42 hitting, 12 kills; Aleigha Hillard – 19 digs, 12/13 serve receiving; Kelsie Bumb – 27 assists

JUNIOR VARSITY: Hilltop, 25-20, 25-23

North Central 3, Fayette 0

FAYETTE – Cailyn Meyers had 10 kills, 10 assists and recorded 12 digs to lead North Central to the sweep as they moved to 2-0 in the BBC.

Kelsie Storrs contributed 12 digs and 7 assists for Fayette, while Ellie Williams and Zoie Brown also had 12 digs apiece.

N. Central d. Fayette, 25-15, 25-16, 25-14

FAYETTE (1-14, 0-2 BBC): Kelsie Storrs – 19/22 hitting, 3 kills, 12 digs, 7 assists; Zoie Brown – 9/12 serving, 2 aces, 12 digs; Ellie Williams – 12 digs

N. CENTRAL (6-11, 2-0 BBC): Cailyn Meyers – 10 kills, 10 assists, 12 digs; Anna Burt – 11 assists, 6 kills; Maddie Zimmerman – 19 digs

JUNIOR VARSITY: North Central, 25-8, 25-8 Stryker 3, Holgate 0

STRYKER – Stryker kept pace atop the BBC with a 25-16, 25-18, 25-19 win at Holgate. Abby Oberlin tallied 25 digs and added seven kills for the Panthers and Reiss Creighton had 20 assists.

Stryker d. Holgate, 25-16, 25-18, 25-19

HOLGATE (5-7, 0-2 BBC): no statistics

STRYKER (8-7, 2-0 BBC): Aubrey Clemens –18/20 hitting, 9 kills; Reiss Creighton – 20 assists; Abby Oberlin – 24/25 hitting, 7 kills, 12/12 serving,

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2 aces, 25 digs

JUNIOR VARSITY: Stryker, 25-21, 25-17

Pettisville 3, Edon 0

EDON – Naomi Richer slammed 13 kills to go along with 13 digs and Miley Harris had 12 kills and 13 digs in Pettisville’s straight win at Edon.

Genna Ripke had a team-high 20 assists for the Bombers and Madison Baker contributed eight kills and eight digs.

Pettisville d. Edon 25-21, 25-12, 2520

PETTISVILLE (13-2, 2-0 BBC): Olivia Miller – 17/18 hitting, 7 kills, 14 digs, 13/13 serve receiving; Naomi Richer –35/35 hitting, 13 kills, 13 digs; Miley Harris – 26/31 hitting 12 kills, 13 digs; Grace Hastings – 15/16 serving, 4 aces, 35 assists

EDON (2-12, 0-2 BBC): Madison Baker – 8 digs, 8 kills; Genna Ripke –20 assists; Lucy Morris – 7 kills

JUNIOR VARSITY: Pettisville, 25-22, 25-18 FRESHMAN: Pettisville, 23-25, 2515, 25-11

Archbold 3, Evergreen 0 METAMORA – Archbold was in control throughout, including a dominant 25-5 win in the second set, as they remained undefeated in the NWOAL.

Keely Culler registered 14 kills for the Streaks along with eight aces on a 15/16 serving effort and Jazla Torres racked up 32 assists.

Archbold d. Evergreen 25-13, 25-5, 25-17

ARCHBOLD (11-2, 5-0 NWOAL):

Keely Culler – 24/25, 14 kills, 15/16 serving, 8 aces, 10 digs; Miley Gericke - 17/24 kills, 7 kills, 24/24 serving, 2 aces; Jazla Torres – 32 assists EVERGREEN (6-8, 1-3 NWOAL): no statistics

, JUNIOR VARSITY: Archbold, 25-17, 25-5

FRESHMAN: 25-23, 25-20

Swanton 3, Bryan 0 SWANTON – Swanton stayed within one game of first place in the NWOAL after beating Bryan in a three setter.

Lexi Faber topped the Swanton attack with 12 digs and 10 kills after going 27/29 hitting Clare Stever led Bryan with 22 digs and 10 kills on a 26/28 hitting night.

Swanton d. Bryan 25-12, 25-17, 25-

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BRYAN (0-14, 0-4 NWOAL): Clare Stever – 26/28 hitting, 10 kills, 22 digs; Nora Kunsman – 20/23 hitting, 7 kills; Kaitlyn Dempsey – 15/15 serving, 4 aces; Kenzie Wirth – 12 assists SWANTON (14-3, 4-1 NWOAL): Lexi Faber – 27/29 hitting, 10 kills, 12 digs; Lillyanna Valderas 18/19 serving, 3 aces, 12 digs; Cara Ludlow – 23 assists

JUNIOR VARSITY: Swanton, 25-20, 25-6

FRESHMAN: Swanton, 25-23, 25-12

Wauseon 3, Delta 0

DELTA – Wauseon rolled to a win in the opening set and then pulled out hard-fought wins in the second and third for the sweep and their first win of the season in NWOAL play.

Johanna Tester was 40/45 hitting with 19 kills to lead Wauseon and Ava Kovar had a team leading 24 assists. Delta’s Keagyn Gillen and Mariah McGarry each had six kills and Ellie Martinez contributed 17 assists.

Wauseon d. Delta, 25-14, 25-22, 2725

WAUSEON (5-9, 1-4 NWOAL):

Johanna Tester – 40/45 hitting, 19 kills; Kirstin Pratt – 20/21 serving, 3 aces, 10 digs; Jadyn Demaline – 15/18 serving, 3 aces, 14 digs; Ava Kovar – 24 assists; Bella McGuire – 10 digs, 18/22 serve receiving

DELTA (1-17, 0-5 NWOAL): Keagyn Gillen – 15/17 hitting, 6 kills; Mariah McGarry – 19/22 hitting, 6 kills; Mackenzie Clapp – 12 digs; Ellie Martinez – 17 assists

JUNIOR VARSITY: Wauseon, 25-11, 25-17

FRESHMAN: Wauseon, 26-24, 2325, 25-13

Edgerton 3, Paulding 1

EDGERTON – Paulding took the third set to avoid the sweep before Edgerton bounced back to take the fourth and move to 4-0 in the GMC. Ava Swank notched 24 digs and handed out 37 assists for the Bulldogs and Corinne Cape added 17 kills and 16 digs.

Edgerton d. Paulding, 25-16, 27-25, 18-25, 25-21

PAULDING (7-8, 1-3 GMC): Kayleigh Dunham – 25/30, kills; Marley Parrett – 35/39 hitting, 9 kills, 14/16 serving, 2 aces; Tori Schlatter – 23 digs, 23/23 serve receiving; Estie Pease – 19 assists EDGERTON (11-2, 4-0 GMC): Alivia Farnham – 37/43, 11 kills, 13 digs; Corinne Cape – 40/45 hitting, 17 kills, 16 digs; Casey Everetts – 17 digs; Ava

Swank 24 digs, 76/76 setting, 37 assists September 26, 2024 Hilltop 3, Stryker 1 WEST UNITY – Libbie Baker recorded 26 kills on 56/64 hitting as she surpassed 1,000 in her career in a four-set Hilltop win over Stryker.

Aubrey Clemens had 12 kills and 10 digs for Stryker and Reiss Creighton added 23 assists.

Hilltop d. Stryker 25-11, 25-16, 2527, 25-22

STRYKER (8-8, 2-1 BBC): Aubrey Clemens – 28/35 hitting, 12 kills, 10 digs; Abby Oberlin - 37/43 hitting, 6 kills, 15 digs; Reiss Creighton – 23 assists

HILLTOP (15-2, 3-0 BBC): Libbie Baker – 56/64 hitting, 26 kills, 20/21 serving, 5 aces, 6 solo blocks, 11 digs; Brynn Rodriguez – 35/38 hitting, 17 kills, 11 digs; Brooklyn Kuszmaul –27/29 serving, 4 aces, 11 digs; Elena VanArsdalen – 35 assists

JUNIOR VARSITY: Hilltop, 27-25, 25-18

North Central 3, Edon 1

PIONEER – Maddie Zimmerman racked up 36 digs as she became the school’s all-time leader in digs in North Central’s win to move them to 3-0 in the BBC.

Edon’s Genna Ripke had a team-high 43 assists and Adison Briner notched 12 digs, 13 kills, and six blocks.

N. Central d. Edon, 25-23, 21-25, 25-23, 25-23

EDON (2-12, 0-3 BBC): Genna Ripke – 43 assists; Madison Baker – 6 digs, 10 kills; Adison Briner – 12 digs, 13 kills, 6 blocks; Lucy Morris – 11 kills

N. CENTRAL (6-11, 3-0 BBC): Cailyn Meyers – 16 kills, 18 assists, 22 digs; Rylee Walker – 9 kills, 13 blocks; Maddie Zimmerman – 36 digs; Mallory Groves – 7 aces, 17 digs

JUNIOR VARSITY: N. Central, 2517, 25-16

Pettisville 3, Montpelier 0

PETTISVILLE – Pettisville’s now 3-0 in the BBC after rolling to a straight set win over Montpelier. Naomi Richer went 26/27 hitting with 12 kills and 13 digs while Grace Hastings tallied 27 assists for the Birds.

Pettisville d. Montpelier, 25-10, 259, 25-6

MONTPELIER (6-10, 0-3 BBC): no statistics

PETTISVILLE (14-2, 3-0 BBC): Naomi Richer – 26/27 hitting, 12 kills, 9/10 serving, 6 aces, 13 digs; Miley Harris – 23/25 hitting, 9 kills; Grace Hastings – 27 assists

JUNIOR VARSITY: Pettisville, 25-19, 25-18

FRESHMAN: Montpelier, 25-16, 25-8

Holgate 3, Fayette 0

FAYETTE (1-14, 0-3 BBC) – no statistics

HOLGATE (5-8, 1-2 BBC) – no statistics

Edgerton 3, Continental 0

EDGERTON – Ava Swank handed out 31 assists and Casey Everetts delivered 13 kills, 13 digs to pace Edgerton in a straight set non-league win over Continental.

Edgerton d. Continental, 25-15, 2514, 25-9

CONTINENTAL (5-12): Brynn Thomsen – 20/24 hitting, 6 kills; Kenzie Searfoss – 12 digs, 22/22 serve receiving; T. McDougle – 13 assists; A. Noffsinger – 24/24 serve receiving

EDGERTON (12-2): Casey Everetts –24/26, 13 kills, 13 digs; Corinne Cape – 20/24 hitting, 10 kills; Ava Swank –64/65 setting, 31 assists

Evergreen 3, Toledo Bowsher 0

BOWSHER (9-8) – no statistics

EVERGREEN (7-8) – no statistics

Archbold 3, Kalida 2

KALIDA – Kalida won the fourth set to force a fifth and deciding set which Archbold won 15-10 to clinch the win. Keely Culler hammered 21 kills on 37/40 hitting, Meg Ames was 23/26 serving with five aces, and Jazla Torres totaled 40 assists.

Archbold d. Kalida, 24-26, 28-26, 25-6, 21-25, 15-10

ARCHBOLD (12-2): Keely Culler –37/40 hitting, 21 kills, 17/18 serving, 5 aces, 13 digs, 21/23 serve receiving; Miley Gericke – 20/29 hitting, 6 kills, 24/26 serving, 4 aces, 14 digs; Meg Ames – 23/26 serving, 5 aces; Jazla Torres – 40 assists

KALIDA (9-8): Addilyn Huber –38/38, 13 kills, 18/23 serve receiving; Malia Romes – 38/48 hitting, 17 kills, 14 assists; Madison Unverferth – 12 digs; Katherine Krouse – 20 assists

JUNIOR VARSITY: Archbold, 25-20, 25-10

Photos By Jacob Kessler, Renea Kessler, Rachel Nagel, & Michelle Sanchez, Staff

Varsity High School Soccer

Evergreen Lady Vikings Clip Wauseon, 4-1

Soccer Summaries

BOYS SOCCER

September 24, 2024

Pettisville 2, Northwood 1

PETTISVILLE – Alex Galvin scored just two minutes into the match and again three minutes into the second half after Northwood had just tied the match for the winning goal as the Blackbirds finished the season 3-2 in the TAAC.

NORTHWOOD (0-6-1, 0-3-1 TAAC) –no statistics

PETTISVILLE (4-7, 3-2 TAAC) –Goals: Alex Galvin (2); Assists: Quinn Ripke

Wauseon 3, Bryan 2

BRYAN – Collin Mennetti had a goal, and an assist and Tyler Tester scored the game winner as Wauseon gave Bryan their first NWOAL loss. Alex Diaz and Max Burton scored for Bryan with Hunter Muehlfeld and Carter Luce each adding an assist.

WAUSEON (9-2, 3-2 NWOAL) –Goals: Collin Mennetti, Seth Richer, Tyler Tester; Assists: Collin Mennetti; Shots on Goal: 8

BRYAN (8-3-1, 3-1 NWOAL) – Goals: Alex Diaz, Max Burton; Assists: Hunter Muehlfeld, Carter Luce; Shots on Goal: 5

Evergreen 5, Swanton 0

EVERGREEN (5-5-1, 2-2-1 NWOAL) – no statistics

SWANTON (1-8-3, 0-3 NWOAL) – no statistics

Delta 3, Liberty Center 0

LIBERTY CENTER – Tyson Bower and Miguel Rodrigez each had a goal and an assist as the Panthers led 3-0 at halftime before the game was called due to weather.

DELTA (10-3, 4-0 NWOAL) – Goals: Tyson Bower, Sam Mohring, Miguel Rodriguez; Assists: Alex York, Miguel Rodriguez, Tyson Bower

L. CENTER (2-6-3, 0-3-1 NWOAL) –no statistics

September 26, 2024

Napoleon 2, Wauseon 1

NAPOLEON (8-2-3) – no statistics

WAUSEON (9-3) – no statistics

Pettisville 6, Swanton 1

PETTISVILLE – After Swanton scored first to take a 1-0 lead, six different Blackbirds found the net to lead the Blackbirds to a 6-1 win.

Senior goalkeeper Rylan Warner recorded seven saves in the match.

PETTISVILLE (5-7) – Goals: Brady Wilburn, Alex Galvin, Mason Wyse, Quinn Ripke, Carlos Bowers, Casin CONTINUED ON C12

Delta, Eastwood Girls Soccer Play To Scoreless Tie

By: Joe Blystone

DELTA (September 23, 2024)Sometimes you just do almost everything right and you feel like you got nothing accomplished. Delta outshot visiting Eastwood, had more good scoring chances than the Eagles but at the end of the day, the Panthers couldn't put the biscuit in the basket and settled for a scoreless deadlock. Delta is now 8-2-1 while Eastwood is 4-5-2.

"It was just one of those days where we did everything right for the first twothirds of the field but couldn't finish," Panther coach Paige Triana said. "Some days that happens where you get great opportunity, and it just won't go in the net."

The Panthers held the Eagles without a shot in the first half but really didn't

get a great chance at the net except for Anna Lohman's pair of attempts from each wing in the 11th minute.

Eastwood goalkeeper Jordan Jensen snared both attempts to keep the game scoreless. Karissa Nelson had a shot to put Eastwood on the board in the 10th minute of the second with a drive from on top but that shot was knocked away.

Adrianna Dunning had an attempt from 25 yards out that was online but over the crossbar with 27 to go. Delta's best chance came halfway through the second.

Skylar Boulton got loose on the right of the net and hammered a shot that looked to be on target until it rattled off the post.

Dunning, then Abbey Todd, had back-to-back attempts late in the match with Jensen batting away both shots. Delta had 13 shots in the game to five for the Eagles.

PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

PURSUING THE BALL … Wauseon’s Mylah Medina (left) and Evergreen’s Kyla Risner look to get to the ball first.

PHOTO BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

FULTON COUNTY FOES (September 26, 2024) … Pettisville senior Carlos Bowers works to get off

shot.

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SWANTON SENIOR … Vincent Fanelli possess the ball last week in Swanton’s match at Pettisville.

Dunning’s Two Goals Carry Delta Past Liberty Center, 2-1

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SENIOR NIGHT (September 26, 2024) … Delta’s Evelyn Demaline goes up against two Tigers in the Panthers' Senior Night win. VIEW 43 PHOTOS OF THIS CONTEST FOR FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM

High School Soccer Summaries

Nofziger; Assist: Alex Galvin, Quinn Ripke (2); Saves: Rylan Warner - 7

SWANTON (1-9-3) – no statistics

Ottawa Hills 3, Evergreen 2

EVERGREEN (5-6-1) – no statistics

OTTAWA HILLS (8-2-1) – no statistics

Bryan 5, Continental 3

BRYAN – Masen Welling and Carter Altaffer each had two goals as Bryan bounced back from a league loss to Wauseon to knock off Continental 5-3.

CONTINENTAL (6-4-2) – Shots on Goal - 8

BRYAN (9-3-1) – Goals: Max Burton, Masen Welling (2), Carter Altaffer (2); Assists: Carter Altaffer, Max Burton, Kadin Oberlin; Saves: Dom Malanga –5; Shots on Goal - 10

Archbold 5, Northwood 2

ARCHBOLD – Striker Sonny Phillips scored all five goals, a career high, for the Bluestreaks with three assisted by

Rocco Rodger and two by Rudy Rodger in a 5-2 win over the Rangers.

NORTHWOOD (0-7-1) - no statistics

ARCHBOLD (6-4) – Goals: Sonny Phillips (5); Assists – Rocco Rodger (3), Rudy Rodger (2); Saves: Carter Kruse –2

September 28, 2024

Maumee 2, Wauseon 0

MAUMEE (12-0) – no statistics

WAUSEON (9-4) – no statistics

GIRLS SOCCER

September 26, 2024

Miller City 3, Archbold 1

ARCHBOLD (8-3) – no statistics

MILLER CITY (6-3-2) – no statistics

Bryan 1, Wauseon 0

WAUSEON – Bryan’s Ava Zimmerman scored on a throw in from

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Gabby Mossburg at the 26:56 mark of the first half for the only goal of the match as Bryan stayed unbeaten in the NWOAL.

BRYAN (4-4-1, 2-0-1 NWOAL) –Goal: Ava Zimmerman; Assist: Gabby Mossburg

WAUSEON (1-10, 0-4 NWOAL) – no statistics

Delta 2, Liberty Center 1

DELTA – Adrianna Dunning had a goal in each half as the Lady Panthers edged Liberty Center 2-1 on Senior Night at Panther Stadium. Anna Lohman and Abbey Todd tallied assists for Delta, who is now 2-0 in the NWOAL.

L. CENTER (5-5-1, 0-3-1 NWOAL) –Goal: Calleigh Stoner DELTA (9-2-1, 2-0 NWOAL) – Goal: Adrianna Dunning (2); Assists: Anna Lohman, Abbey Todd

September 28, 2024

Woodmore 4, Archbold 1

ARCHBOLD – Woodmore raced to a 3-0 lead at halftime on their way to a 4-1 road win.

Archbold’s lone goal came with 25:46 left in the match when Lydia Frey found the net on an assist from Brynn Hurst.

WOODMORE (6-4-1) – no statistics

ARCHBOLD (8-4) – Goal: Lydia Frey; Assist: Brynn Hurst

Bryan 8 Tol. Central Catholic 0

BRYAN (5-4-1) – no statistics

CENTRAL CATHOLIC (0-11) – no statistics

Maumee 2, Wauseon 0 MAUMEE (6-5-2) – no statistics

WAUSEON (1-11) – no statistics

Evergreen 5, Otsego 2

OTSEGO (3-10) – no statistics

EVERGREEN (7-4-2) – no statistics

Varsity High School Golf

Boys Golf Sectionals

Montpelier, Pettisville & Swanton Advance

By: Nate Calvin THE VILLAGE REPORTER sports@thevillagereporter.com

WAUSEON (September 26, 2024) – Area boys golfers took to the links for Division II and Division III sectional play with several area teams and individuals advancing to the district tournaments.

Ironwood Golf Course in Wauseon was the site of Division III play where the top three teams and top three individuals not on a qualifying team advanced to the district tournament on October 3, 2024 at Stone Ridge GC in Bowling Green.

The top two teams during the regular season in the BBC took the top two spots as Pettisville (314) won the sectional title and Montpelier (323) was runner-up.

Tinora shot a 338 to take the third spot for districts.

Pettisville’s Jack Leppelmeier was individual sectional champion after posting a 73 and Montpelier’s Owen Sommer was runner-up with a 75.

Evergreen freshman Hayden Timbrook became the first Viking individual distract qualifier since 2001 after tying for seventh place with an 82 as the Vikings were sixth after totaling a 361.

Stryker’s Daniel Donovan earned a spot at districts after getting into a three-man playoff for the final two spots by shooting an 84, and he would par the first playoff hole to advance.

North Central (365) was the next BBC school in seventh, Hilltop (373) placed eighth, Stryker (376) took ninth, and Fayette (410) rounded out the BBC schools by taking 12th.

In Division II at Eagle’s Landing Golf Course, Swanton, led by a 79 from Mazin Rukieh, grabbed the third and final team qualifying spot after edging Eastwood and Delta by three strokes.

Three NWOAL golfers grabbed a qualifying spot as the top four individuals not on a qualifying team punched their ticket to the district tournament on October 3, 2024 at Maumee Bay State Park Golf Course.

Lane Lopez of Delta led the contingent with a 73 to tie for third overall and lead Delta (337) to a fifth-place team finish and Archbold’s Grady Short tied for fifth to move on after firing a 74 for sixth place Archbold (349).

Bryan’s Kai Dauber was the third individual qualifier from the NWOAL after a round of 79 to finish in a tie for eighth as the Golden Bears took eighth place with a 358.

NWOAL champion Wauseon took 10th led by Ethan Schnitkey’s 81 and Carter Stuckey turned in an 83.

DIVISION III SECTIONALS (@ Ironwood Golf Course)

TEAM SCORES (*Top 3 teams advance to districts):

1. *Pettisville 314 (Jack Leppelmeier 73, Creighton Aeschliman 76, Connor Elliot 78, Gavin Knierim 87); 2. Montpelier *323 (Owen Sommer 75, Kenneth Smeltzer 77, Joel Saneholtz 82, Malachi Smeltzer 89); 3. *Tinora 338; 4. Liberty Center 347; 5. Toledo Christian 357; 6. Evergreen 361 (Hayden Timbrook 82, Chris Shrader 91, Brady Seabolt 93, Caden Beier 95, Michael Laver 95); 7. North Central 365 Kahle

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RACE TO THE BALL … McKenzie Kruger (left) of Delta tries to beat a Liberty Center player to the ball in last Thursday’s NWOAL win.

DIVISION II TEAM QUALIFIER … Mazin Rukieh (Swanton) posted the low score for the Bulldogs with a 79 as Swanton took the third and final spot for the district tournament.

DIVISION III DISTRICT QUALIFIER … Evergreen freshman Hayden Timbrook became the school’s first individual qualifier since 2001 after carding an 82.

Archbold Wins Girls Golf Sectional Title; Several Area Players Advance To Districts

By: Nate Calvin THE VILLAGE REPORTER sports@thevillagereporter.com

WAUSEON (September 25, 2024)

– The weather pushed the Division II girls golf sectionals to separated days as teams and individuals vied for a spot in the Division II district tournament at Sycamore Springs Golf Course in Findlay.

In play at Auglaize Golf Course on September 24 two individuals punched their ticket for districts.

North Central sophomore Sophie Eustace placed fourth overall with an 86 (41-45) to join Ariel Gruber (07-08) and Allyson Hutchison (2014) as Lady Eagles to advance to districts.

Stryker senior Kennedy Morr qualified for her first trip to districts after missing moving on by one stroke last year with a round of 88 (46-42) to tie for sixth.

Montpelier was the top placer for Williams County schools with a 423 to take 9th and Edgerton totaled a 466 to grab tenth.

Play at Ironwood Golf Course was pushed back to September 25 due to the rain but that didn’t slow down the

Archbold Lady Bluestreaks who fired a 344 to win their third consecutive sectional title and establish a new school record for 18 holes.

Wauseon, led by individual sectional champion Ruth Shelt’s 78, qualified for the district tournament after totaling a 355, just one stroke behind secondplace Otsego.

Delta took fourth (392) paced by Kalleigh Mignin with an 87 to finish seventh overall and qualify for districts.

Swanton (443) and Evergreen (468) rounded out area schools finishing seventh and ninth, respectively.

DIVISION II SECTIONALS

(@ Auglaize Golf Course)

TEAM SCORES (*Top 3 teams advance to districts): 1. *Van Buren 342; 2. *Wayne Trace 372; 3. *Patrick Henry 382; 4. Miller City 384; 5. Napoleon 395; 6. Tinora 401; 7. Ayersville 409; 8. McComb 418; 9. Montpelier 423 (Hannah Martin 98, Neriah Thorp 100, Brynn Richmond 107, Madelyn Hopper 118); 10. Edgerton 466 (Grace Herman 100, Jaden Dietsch 101, Laynee Wright 107, Aaliyah Spangler 158); 11. Antwerp 548

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Thompson 86, Kade Stewart 88, Talen Reinbolt 92, Masen Boles 99); 8. Hilltop 373 (Austin Gault 88, Jordan Schaffner 91, Lakota Siegel 93, Peyton Stocklin 101, Micah Rossman 101); 9. Stryker 376 (Daniel Donovan 84, Jacob Myers 95, Chandler Lloyd 96, William Donovan 101); 10. Emmanuel Christian 378; 11. MVCD 384; 12. Fayette 410 (Kruez Lichtenwald 96, Carter Lavinder 100, Keagan Patterson 106, Kasen Saunders 108); 13. Edgerton 448 (Jon Cronin 104, Cole Gary 111, Ian Cronin 11, Parker Abraham 122)

INDIVIDUALS

ADVANCING TO DISTRICTS: T7. Hayden Timbrook (Evergreen) 82; T10. Sam Hutz (Emmanuel Christian) 84; Daniel Donovan (Stryker) 84

DIVISION II SECTIONALS (@ Eagles Landing Golf Course)

TEAM SCORES: (*Top 3 teams advance to districts): 1. *Ottawa Hills 305; 2. *Genoa 317; 3. *Swanton 334 (Mazin Rukieh 79, Adam Lemon 83, Dylan Smigelski 83, Brady O’Shea 89); 4. Eastwood 337; 5. Delta 337 (Lane Lopez 73, Slade Young 81, Adam Mattin 90, Ashton Alig 93); 6. Archbold 349 (Grady Short 74, Zach Short 91, Griffen Valentine 91, CJ Arroyo-Thompson 93); 7. Tol. Central Catholic 352; 8. Bryan 358 (Kai Dauber 79, Jaydan Deel 90, Drew Engstrom 93, Landon Bassett 96); 9. Lake 359; 10. Wauseon 364 (Ethan Schnitkey 81, Carter Stuckey 83, Mykale Schneider 96, Jack Alstaetter 106); 11. Otsego 365; 12. Rossford 402

INDIVIDUALS

ADVANCING TO DISTRICTS:

T3. Lane Lopez (Delta) 73; T5. Grady Short (Archbold) 74; 7. Parker Bengry (Eastwood) 78; T8. Kai Dauber (Bryan) 79

DIVISION II DISTRICT QUALIFIER … Kai Dauber (Bryan) posted an 81 to tie for eighth and move on to districts.

PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER & RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

DIVISION SECTIONAL RUNNER-UP … Joel Saneholtz (Montpelier) shot an 82 to help the Locos take second and qualify for districts in Bowling Green. VIEW 168 PHOTOS OF THIS CONTEST FOR FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER. COM

INDIVIDUALS ADVANCING TO

DISTRICTS: 4. Sophie Eustace (N. Central 86; 5. Natalie Timbrook 87 (Fairview); 6. Kennedy Morr (Stryker) 88

DIVISION II SECTIONALS (@ Ironwood Golf Course) TEAM SCORES (*Top 3 teams advance to districts): 1. *Archbold 344 (Aniyah Copeland 79, Hannah Downing 85, Izabella Chapa 88, Brie Grime 92); 2. *Otsego 354; 3. *Wauseon 355 (Ruth Shelt 78, Jaylee Perez 85, Bella Frank 93, Hayden Konieczka 99); 4. Delta 392 (Kalleigh Mignin 87, MacKenzie

Grahn 96, Olivia Burkhart 101, Lily Mossing 108); 5. Oak Harbor 411; 6. Genoa 427; 7. Swanton 443 (Miranda Yeager 104, Anna Rukieh 108, Gabbie Orner 114, Audrey McFarland 117); 8. Woodmore 456; 9. Evergreen 468 (Jaylin Prater 113, Violet Gleckler 113, Addyson Gleckler 119, Isla Beroske 123); 10. Lake 476; 11. Eastwood 479; 12. Rossford 527

INDIVIDUALS ADVANCING TO DISTRICTS: 7. Kalleigh Mignin (Delta) 87; 11. Madison Zimmerman (Genoa) 93; 13. Hannah Schimmoeller (Oak Harbor) 95

ADVANCING TEAM … Wauseon sophomore Jaylee Perez hits a tee shot during last week’s sectional at Ironwood Golf Course.

SECTIONAL CHAMPS … Aniyah Copeland (Archbold) finished second overall with a 79 as the Streaks won their third straight sectional championship.

Cross Country Action

Bryan Boys - Pettisville Girls Take First At Edgerton Invitational

GIRLS CHAMPION ... Kendall Sears of Pettisville came home first in a time of 18:50 to lead Pettisville to the team title.

PHOTOS BY BREANA RELIFORD / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

EDGERTON INVITE ... Edon's Eli Snyder runs to the finish line at Miller Park last Saturday in the Edgerton Invitational.

Cross Country Summaries

September 28, 2024

BOYS RESULTS

Edgerton Invitational

TEAM SCORES: 1. Bryan 51; 2. Holgate 106; 3. Pettisville 106; 4. Tinora 107; 5. Hicksville 148; 6. Elmwood 166; 7. Paulding 181; 8. Fayette 186; 9. Antwerp 285; 10. Ayersville 287; 11. Wayne Trace 290; 12. Swanton 305; 13. Fairview 316; 14. Edgerton 354; 15. Edon 371

AREA RUNNERS IN TOP 20: 3. Jose Blanco (Fayette) 16:30; 4. Braydon Buchanan (Bryan) 16:35; 7. Ethan Lee (Fayette) 16:54; 8. Elijah Cummins (Bryan) 16:56; 10. Josiah Cummins (Bryan) 17:01; 12. Malaki Neilson (17:06) 13. Kyle Galvin (Pettisville) 17:09; 16. Alex Galvin (Pettisville) 17:20; 17. Colton Sheline (Bryan) 17:30); 18. Carter Eckley (N. Central) 17:34; Khristopher Alspaugh (Bryan) 17:36

GIRLS RESULTS

Edgerton Invitational

TEAM SCORES: 1. Pettisville 64; 2. Elmwood 89; 3. Fairview 91; 4. Tinora 146; 5. Bryan 155; 6. Antwerp 161; 7. Fayette 190; 8. Holgate 194; 9. Wayne Trace 196; 10. Paulding 212; 11. Edgerton 218; 12. Hicksville 243; 13. Ayersville 321; 14. Montpelier 382

AREA RUNNERS IN TOP 20: 1. Kendall Sears (Pettisville) 18:50; 2. Kate Thormeier (Bryan) 19:11; 3. Nicolete Stickney (Bryan) 19:18; 8. Addison Schang (Fayette) 20:20; 11. Emily Suydam (Hilltop) 21:07; 12. Keren Maldonado (Pettisville) 21:20; 15. Grace Remington (Pettisville) 21:52; 18. Grace Davis (Pettisville) 22:01; 19. Morgan Nijakowski (Swanton) 22:08

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Local Junior High Athletics Results

High School Tennis Action

Archbold, Bryan, Wauseon Compete At NBTL Tournament

PHOTOS BY RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

SECOND SINGLES … Emma Kesler (Wauseon) plays a shot during a first round match on Friday at Bryan in the NBTL tournament. VIEW 199 PHOTOS OF THIS CONTEST FOR FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM

Girls Tennis Summaries

September 24, 2024

Archbold 4, Toledo Christian 1 (@ Toledo)

SINGLES: 1. Whitacre (A) d. Wensink

7-6 (3), 3-6, 10-7); 2. Schroeder (TC) d. Hug 6-0, 6-0; 3. Brennan (A) d. Hurner 4-6, 6-1, 11-9; DOUBLES: 1. Nafziger/ Gerken (A) d. Blevins/Knierin 6-0, 6-0; 2. Stuckey/Ryan (A) d. Smith/Coley 6-0, 6-1

September 26, 2024 MVCD 5, Wauseon 0 (@ Wauseon)

SINGLES: 1. L. Ridi (MVCD) d. Eberle

6-0, 6-0; 2. Zafar (MVCD) d. Kesler

6-3, 6-2; 3. J. Ridi (MVCD) d. Schlegel 6-2, 6-2; DOUBLES: 1. Baskara/ Brown (MVCD) d. Oyer/Rice 6-3, 6-1; 2. Roach/Paringa (MVCD) d. Zeigler/ Zientek 6-1, 6-1

Bryan 5, Archbold 0 (@ Bryan)

SINGLES: 1. DeWitt (B) d. Whitacre 6-0, 6-0; 2. Andrews (B) d. Hug 6-1, 6-0; 3. Kendrick (B) d. Brennan 6-2, 6-3; DOUBLES: 1. Cox/Elkins (B) d. Nafziger/Stuckey 6-1, 6-2; 2. Vashaw/ Lambert (B) d. Gerken/Ryan 6-2, 6-4

Archbold Boys Soccer Coach Shares His Philosophy With Rotary

More than half of the boys soccer regular season is complete with the Bluestreaks posting a 6-4 record. So, head coach Stewart Rodger decided to share his coaching philosophy with Archbold Rotarians at their recent Friday meeting.

Although Coach Rodger has spent a good portion of his life either playing or coaching soccer, he explained that his time as a high school boys soccer coach has been different and, in many ways, more rewarding than his earlier years as a soccer coach.

The difference isn’t only because he’s now coaching teenage boys who are growing into young men, but also because today’s athletes are different in how they react to coaching.

Twenty years ago, athletes conformed to their coach’s expectations. However, today’s athletes are more open about sharing their opinions as well as sharing what’s going on in their lives – whether at home or with their peers.

Consequently, Coach Rodger said

they need to be coached as individuals. He said they are more likely to share things that impact their lives. Sometimes, they are looking for help and other times they are just looking for understanding.

He also explained his belief that athletics is more than just winning and losing. While winning is the objective, what athletes do during games provides the coach with the opportunity to use those experiences and mistakes to help the athlete improve and grow – both as an athlete and a person.

“I know the coach has got it right,” he said, “after the season is over. When I see the emotions that show on the faces of the seniors who realize that they’ve finished their last game -- something that they have valued and enjoyed for four years is over.

“When I see that, I know that something special has been created and that it meant a lot to be a part of it,” he said.

PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

COACHING EXPERIENCES … Archbold High School boys soccer coach Stewart Rodger (left) shared some of his coaching philosophy with Archbold Rotarians at their September 27 meeting at The Barn Restaurant. The program was arranged by Mark Hagans.

Wauseon Announces 2024 Athletic Hall Of Fame Inductees

The Wauseon High School Hall of Fame was established in order to recognize and honor those athletes, coaches, and others that have made outstanding and major contributions to the success and integrity of the Wauseon athletic program.

The Hall of Fame committee has been meeting since the fall of 2006, with the commitment to enshrine those deserving members.

The formal induction is scheduled for Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the high school, prior to the varsity boys basketball game with Napoleon. An informal reception will follow the varsity game.

Each inductee will receive a plaque, with a duplicate to be displayed prominently in the high school. This 11th class of inductees includes:

Holly Baird (2009) earned 8 varsity letters in cross country and track. She was a 3-time NWOAL individual champion in cross country and a earned one runner-up finish.

Holly was a 4-time state qualifier with her team and a 2-time state placer with a 3rd place finish and an 11th place finish. The team finished 5th, 9th and 11th with a 3rd place team finish in 2006.

In NWOAL track, she was a 4-time 1600m champion, 4-time 3200m champion, member of four championship 4x800m relay teams, and three championship 4x400m relay teams.

Holly was a 3-time state placer at the state championships and earned several regional and district championships. Holly earned the 2009 WHS Sterling Award.

Kyle Borton (2007) was a stand out in both football and track and field for the Indians. He earned 8 varsity letters in those sports. In football, he received league, district, and All-Ohio recognition. He was named District Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2006.

In track and field, Kyle made 3 trips to state in the shot and discus. He is still one of the top 5 record holders at WHS throwing 55’11” in the shot put.

He later went on to throw for the University of Cincinnati. During his two years competing at the college level, he received a varsity letter, was named a Big East All-American, and placed 6th at the Big East Indoor Conference

Championships in shot put in 2009. Kyle chose to come back to Wauseon to teach and coach. Kyle is currently on the football staff and also is the throwing coach for track and field.

Jacob Ramos (1996) earned 4 varsity letters in wrestling. He was a 3-time NWOAL individual champion in wrestling, and earned three sectional championships and 1 district title. Jacob was also a 3-time Division II State Placer finishing 3rd two times. He was a 4-time WHS MVP and accumulated a record of 143-7 during his four year career. He continued his wrestling career where he wrestled at Augustana University in South Dakpta. He was a national qualifier and an AllAmerican, in 2001. He returned to Augustana University to coach as an assistant for several years and currently helps out with the Wauseon Wrestling program when possible.

Karen (Lammon) Moden (1960) was a trailblazer for female athletics. Karen was the first person to receive a medal at Wauseon High School for the Most Outstanding Female Athlete even though there were no GAA girls' sports at Wauseon until 1972.

In 1961, Karen tried out and was selected to play for Hazel Walker’s Arkansas Travelers Professional Women’s Basketball team making her the first professional athlete from Wauseon. She played professionally for one season and her team traveled around the country playing against all men's teams. The Arkansas Travelers played 220 games that season and won 85% of their games.

Karen was asked to come back and play the next season but chose to come home and marry her husband. Mark Emans was the head coach for the Wauseon Indians football team for 21 seasons and taught physical education and health at Wauseon for 23 years. In that time, he became Wauseon’s 2nd winningest football coach with 118 wins. During that time, the WHS Football teams won 4 NWOAL championships and had 3 playoff appearances where his teams claimed 1 regional runner-up title, 1 regional championship, and 1 Division 3 State Championship in 1993. He was also the JV Baseball coach at Wauseon for 18 seasons.

FIRST SINGLES CHAMP … Bryan’s Caitlyn DeWitt hits a serve during her first-round match in the NBTL tournament at Bryan High School. DeWitt went on the win the first singles bracket as the Lady Bears finished second in the team standings.

SECOND SINGLES ... Archbold's Autumn Brennan hits a shot during play last Friday in the NBTL tournament at Bryan.

In Photos: Fall Sports Action

Photos By Forrest Church, Jacob Kessler, Renea Kessler, Rachel Nagel & Michelle Sanchez, Staff