The Village Reporter - June 19th, 2024

Kunkle United Brethren Church Mission To Historic Greasy Creek

Main Street Farmers Market Brings More To Montpelier Cruise-In Car Show

Amtrak Breaks Ground On Bryan Substation Improvement Project

GROUNDBREAKING … Elected Officials from across Ohio, Amtrak employees, and members of the Bryan community gathered Friday morning to be a part of breaking ground for the new Amtrak Bryan Station improvements that will be happening. Pictured are: Executive Director of The Ability Center Stuart James, Mayor of Bryan Carrie Schlade, State Senator Rob McColley, State Representative Jim Hoops, Senior Advisor of Transportation and Infrastructure (from Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown’s office) Homer Carlisle, Congress Regional Outreach (from U.S. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur’s office) David Zavac, Northwest Ohio District Director (from Ohio Senator JD Vance’s office) Timothy Schneider, and the Director of Portfolio Management for Amtrak Mike Phillips.

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

The groundbreaking for Amtrak’s newest renovation project took place on Friday, June 13th at 1:00

p.m. at the Bryan Amtrak location off of Paige Street just north of town in Bryan, OH. Present at the event were more than a handful of elected officials, a multitude of individuals from Amtrak, community residents, as well

as plenty of media for coverage of the event.

The renovation project will completely resurface the look of the location. The improvements will in-

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Community Members Assemble At Village Hall To Address Recent Events

By: Jacob Kessler

THE VILLAGE REPORTER jacob@thevillagereporter.com

The Delta Village Council held their meeting on Monday, June 10th. The meeting began at 5:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer.

Approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on May 20th and special meeting held on May 29th took place next before public wishing to address council were recognized.

First came Kirsten Fruchey who identified as both a member of the community and the Chamber of Commerce President. Fruchey read from a prepared statement that was approximately three and a half pages in length. In this letter, she spoke about her positive interactions with previous Village Administrator Andy Glenn, who was let go by the village during the May 20th council meeting.

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QUESTIONING FIRING

Fruchey

PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

… Resident

Chamber of Commerce President

Kirsten

speaks to council in order to get answers regarding the firing of former Village Administrator Andy Glenn.

PHOTO BY JENNA FRISBY / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

Local Estate & Planning Guide

Funeral Pre-Planning With A Professional Eases Anxiety

The death of a loved is difficult to confront. Emotions are elevated and grief is prominent which can make it hard to make important decisions. Quite often several people need to come together to make decisions necessary for a family member’s funeral arrangements. There also is a financial component to consider.

According to Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance Company, the average funeral costs between $7,000 and $12,000, which may or may not include viewing, burial, transport, casket, and other fees. Surviving family members responsible for planning a funeral may be asked to contribute a portion of these expenses if other arrangements have not already been made, which can exacerbate stressful feelings during an already difficult time.

Funeral pre-planning is a good way for individuals to make a difficult time a little more manageable for

their survivors. Funeral homes frequently work handin-hand with individuals and families to customize pre-planning packages and facilitate the process.

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

Pre-planning a funeral enables people to consider all of the options without the time constraints of making funeral arrangements directly after the passing of a loved one. A knowledgeable staff member at a funeral home, can explain the offerings and answer any questions.

STRAIGHTFORWARD PROCESS

Unless an individual has planned a funeral in the past, there could be a lot of unknowns. Funeral homes handle these events every day and can guide families through the intricacies of the process with ease. Most have pre-planning kits that include all of the essentials of the process, such as choosing caskets, deciding on prayer cards and designing floral arrangements.

AVOID CONFRONTATIONS

Working directly with a professional also helps alleviate the burden on family members, who may not agree on arrangements or concur on what they believe would be a loved one’s final wishes. When pre-planning a funeral, individuals can spell out in their own words exactly what they desire and even finance the funeral in advance.

Hospice Nurses Provide Care During Some Of Life’s Toughest Moments

Coping with terminal illness can be challenging, even for those people with immense support systems behind them. At some point in one’s care plan, it may be recommended to transition from actively treating or trying to cure a condition to making the person more comfortable. This is when hospice steps in.

Generally speaking, hospice is reserved for people who expect to die from an illness within the next six months. Hospice care can take place in a health care setting or in a person’s private home. Hospice nurses are vital parts of a hospice care team. These people care for those who have opted for hospice at the ends of their lives and fulfill the hospice philosophy of comfort and quality based on each person’s unique needs.

According to Samaritan LifeEnhancing Care, a hospice nurse serves many purposes. A hospice nurse discusses and explains the patient’s prognosis, and performs assessments and reviews medical histories. The nurse will administer medication for pain and monitor conditions and additional needs. Hospice nurses work to support the family and advocate for care according to the patient’s wishes. They also can answer questions and address concerns, serving as sounding boards in difficult situations.

Hospice nurses also provide emotional support and can facilitate spiritual support. Nurses also may be present at the time of death if asked. Hospice nurses also may help coordinate counseling for surviving family members who are ex-

periencing grief. Hospice nurses may be classified as intake admissions, case managers, visit nurses, and triage nurses. One or more hospice nurses will be involved with patient care over the course of treatment.

Most hospice care providers are Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistants or Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurses. It is important for people

considering hospice care nursing to determine the certification and coursework necessary for a career in the field. Families seeking hospice care needs should work with certified individuals.

It takes a compassionate person to work in hospice care. These invaluable individuals step in to offer assistance during trying times for individuals and their families

ESTABLISH A PAYMENT PLAN

A funeral home staff member can go over the various ways to fund funeral expenses, and may work out a payment schedule to spread out the expense over a period of time. He or she also may explain how funeral prearrangement can be a way to “spend down” assets in a way that protects those monies from look-back periods when determining eligibility for certain assisted living or nursing facilities should that be required in the future.

WORK WITH RELIGIOUS OFFICIALS

Very often a funeral home is a conduit that facilitates all facets of the funeral process. They may reach out to a preferred house of worship to organize a mass or other religious service, and will also contact the cemetery and work with them to secure a plot and deed. This also alleviates pressure down the line on grieving family members who need time to mourn. Pre-planning a funeral merits consideration. Working with a trusted funeral home removes much of the pressure during such difficult times.

back in their wills.

Most people think of beneficiaries as loved ones, but a beneficiary can be any person or entity one chooses to leave money to, including nonprofit organizations. It's relatively the same process to name a charity as a beneficiary as it is an individual. According to the resource Trust & Will, first identify the charity that will be support-

ed, including getting its Employer Identification Number or Taxpayer Identification Number. Next, determine which type of gift to make, which may be a predetermined financial contribution, a gift of property, or other assets like stocks. For large donations like real estate or cars, it may be best to contact the charity in advance to ensure they are able to accept such gifts. Finally, be sure to include your wishes in an estate plan. A qualified attorney can help clients draft a will that spells out their wishes in detail.

Keep in mind that charities also can be named as beneficiaries on life insurance policies or individual retirement accounts. They also can be listed on bank accounts. Again, people are urged to discuss all options with estate planners to ensure their plans fully reflect their wishes.

When naming a charity as a beneficiary, it can be wise to inform family members and other beneficiaries so no one is caught off guard upon your death. This way the charitable gift is not held up by delays in executing the will.

Obituaries & Death N otices

Mary Jane Grieser (1937 – 2024)

(Retired From FCHC In Wauseon)

Mary Jane (Knierim) Grieser, 87, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away on June 8, 2024 at Fulton Manor. Mary Jane was born in Wauseon, Ohio on March 5, 1937 to Fred and Leola Knierim.

Mary Jane was employed at the United Telephone Company, the Fulton County Senior Center, and retired from the Fulton County Health Center. She was blessed with many friends, enjoyed spending time together and traveling with them. She was a great fan of Elvis Presley and talked of seeing him in concert in 1977.

Mary Jane was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Left to cherish her memory are sisters-in-law, Ruth Knierim and Judy Knierim. Many nieces and nephews who referred to her loving as “Aunt Mary," are Daniel (Cathy) Knierim, Philip (Lori) Knierim, Michael (Robin) Knierim, Kevin (Janet) Knierim, Mark Knierim, Brenda (Ron) Lovins, and many great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, William Knierim, Robert Knierim, twin brother, Larry Knierim, and Harold Knierim, sister-in-law, Mary Jean Knierim, niece, Kristee (Knierim) Neuenschwander, and great-nephew, Matthew Knierim.

A funeral service took place on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon with Rev. Maryann Reimund officiating. Interment followed in Wauseon Union Cemetery.

For those wishing to make a contribution in Mary Jane’s memory, please consider the Alzheimer’s Association or the Fulton County Humane Society.

Phyllis Bair (1940 – 2024) (Formerly Of Bryan)

Phyllis J. Bair, 84, formerly of Bryan, Ohio, retired to FL in 2000, died peacefully at her home in Port Richey, FL on Wednesday, June 05, 2024. Phyllis was born May 25, 1940, in Blakeslee, OH to Helen Trausch and Francis Moreland, (both deceased). In 1956, she married Dana Ashbaugh. In 1972, she married Carl L Bair, who preceded her in death in 2018.

She had eight children, Marvel Marie (Ashbaugh) Hilgenberg (deceased), Debbie Ashbaugh (deceased), Robin L. (Larry) Sprow of Port Richey, FL, Mishelle R. (Brad) Nofziger of Montpelier, OH, Francis “Jake” (Diane) Ashbaugh of Fontana, CA, Scott A. (Holly) Bair of Pasadena, MD., Rick A. (Janeen) Bair of Sumas, WA., and Jason L. Bair of Butler, IN.; 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Her family included her siblings, Lamar Moreland (deceased), Lavera Fast (deceased); Betty Williams (deceased); Francis ‘Junior’ Moreland (deceased); Donna Gill; and Edward ‘Ed’ Moreland.

In addition to raising eight children and managing the home front throughout her life, she worked as a cook, baker, server, and bartender before she was employed as a factory worker in the years before retirement.

Phyllis was a lifelong volunteer and an avid supporter for many causes. She never hesitated to take in both family and friends to make sure they were fed and properly cared for when they had no place to go.

She was an active Auxiliary member of VFW Post 7845, serving as a leader in each officer role, including as President. She was also a member of Moose Lodge 2366. At her request, there will be no service.

Irene Stoufer (1929 – 2024)

(Former Greeter At Bryan Walmart)

Irene Ila Stoufer, age 95, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance.

Irene worked assembling US Navy radar cables at Magnavox for several years, she later worked at the Laurels of Defiance and most recently was a greeter at Walmart in Bryan. She enjoyed her pets, playing games and cards and watching the Cleveland Indians/Guardians.

Irene was born on April 18, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Harold W. and Mildred I. (Leeth) Sines. She graduated from Tiffin Township High School.

She married Ned C. Stoufer on August 17, 1963 in Defiance and he preceded her in death on February 16, 2010.

She is survived by her son, Daniel (Elizabeth) Stoufer, of Sherwood; three grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren; a brother, Bernard “Butch” (Anna) Sines, of Defiance and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sons, Douglas Stoufer and Dennis Stoufer and sister, Donnabelle (Lawrence) Shock.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Krill Funeral Home in Bryan. Funeral services followed visitation with Pastor Larry Kennedy officiating. She was laid to rest with her husband at Evansport Cemetery following the service.

The family requests memorial donations to the Williams County Humane Society.

Valeria Wyse (1930 – 2024) (Lifetime Member Of Lockport Church)

Valeria Jean Wyse, 94, was welcomed into Heaven on June 7, 2024, with family by her side. She was born to Clara and Elmer Stuckey on March 26, 1930.

A member of Lockport Church her entire life, she will always be remembered for her strong faith and endless compassion and service to others.

Raised a hard-working farmer’s daughter, Val embraced the necessary messiness of farm life. She was a daddy’s girl and often recalled working happily, side by side with him or singing loudly above the tractor rumbles late into the evenings.

After high school, Valeria worked as a bookkeeper for Lugbill’s until she married her loving and devoted husband, Mahlon Wyse, on December 25, 1951. Her new role quickly became homemaker and mother to 7 children who they raised with love and patience.

Involvement in church and serving within her community was always a priority for Val. She taught children for many years in Sunday school and VBS.

She had 30 years of volunteering at Care & Share and Sauder’s Museum gift shop, and 20 plus years with Meals on Wheels.

As empty-nesters, Val and Mahlon enjoyed mission trips together near and far. So many church sewing and quilting days too…the volunteer hours could never be counted. It was just part of who she was and how she and Mahlon lived their lives.

Val was quick-witted and bantering with her brought laughter to her family and friends. She loved funny stories and appreciated a good prank from time to time.

She was always ready to prepare a good meal for anyone who walked in the door, and no one ever left her doorstep hungry.

Even though days and seasons were filled with sewing clothes, canning, gardening, attending to farm animals, children and grandchildren, she always made time for friends and neighbors, a good card game, yard game or watching the sun set on warm summer nights.

Before her passing, all her children were able to spend sweet, holy moments with her. She spoke of heavenly reunions and how excited she was to meet her two sisters, Letha and Treva, who passed before she was born. Valeria was a beautiful woman of God and quite a wonderful mother, sister and friend.

Her legacy will live on through her family. She is survived by her 7 children: son, Edward (Marjorie) Wyse; six daughters, Charlinda (Edgar) Miller, Patricia (Andy) Short, Donna (Brian) Dawes, Debra (Jeff) VanderKooy, Diane (Dean) Callison, Norma (TJ) Harais; 19 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren with more coming soon; and sister, Marcella (Vince) Frey.

Valeria was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Mahlon Wyse, two sisters, Letha (3.5 years), Treva (10 mo.), brother Loren Stuckey, son-in-law W. Lee Huffman.

Her immediate family (totaling 91 family members) welcomed everyone to a celebration of her life on Saturday, June 15, at Lockport Mennonite Church.

Short Funeral Home in Archbold, OH has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).

The family wishes to express thanks to all who visited, supported and shared life with Valeria in her final days.

John Smith (1936 – 2024)

(Attended Central Mennonite Church)

John Allen Smith, 87, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away on June 7, 2024. He was born on August 30, 1936 in Indiana.

John was compassionate with a great sense of humor. He was a dedicated father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and neighbor.

Raised in a large family in Indiana, John struggled through adversity to become very independent. At age 19, he fell deeply in love with his wife of over 50 years, Nancy, who introduced him to his Lord and Savior, Jesus.

This changed the trajectory of his life in a major way. John left his work as a railroad worker and moved from Indiana to Wauseon.

He began to attend Central Mennonite Church. There he volunteered many hours as a Sunday School teacher and as a carpenter.

John spent over 60 years working as a construction worker. He worked briefly at Wauseon Woodworking and later founded his own company, John Smith Construction.

Anyone who drove around with John could hear many stories of his work on countless homes and buildings in the Fulton and Lucas County areas.

Along with raising his biological and adopted children, John and Nancy fostered over 20 children as well. The home that John and Nancy built was also opened to many other people over the years.

John created lasting memories with his loved ones by taking his children camping, fishing, motorbike racing, and swimming.

John was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, and daughter, Kathy. He is survived by his 2 sisters, Carol and Helen (Dolly) and 6 children: Steve (Jeanette), Kirby (Lynette), Penny (Tim), Jim, Kamal, and Carl (Michelle), along with a large extended family of cherished foster children and near-children, including many nieces and nephews.

John's legacy lives on through his 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren (for now) who will always cherish the time spent with their beloved patriarch.

A memorial service was held at Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, Ohio, on Sunday, June 16 to honor and celebrate John's life.

John will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his memory will forever remain in the hearts of those he touched.

Irene Miller (1930 – 2024) (Resident Of Archbold)

Irene Miller, age 93 years, of Archbold, passed away Friday morning, June 7, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 3, 1930 at Rensselaer, Indiana the daughter of Jesse and Mary Chupp. She married Nelson on November 7, 1959, and he preceded her in death in 1997. After retiring from Fairlawn Haven Assisted Living, she returned to work in the laundry part-time for several years. She is survived by her son, Gareth (Jean) Miller of Archbold; grandchildren Carrie (AJ) Damman, Regina, Theresa, Amanda, Cecilia, and Stephen Miller of Archbold; great-grandchildren William, Leah, Jean, Audrey, Thomas and Mary; siblings Lester Chupp, Dorothy Nisley, and stepsister Millie. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; siblings Vernon, Viola, Delbert, Leroy and stepsiblings Mattie and Glendon. Services were held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Short Funeral Home in Archbold with Rev. Stephen Stanbery officiating. Interment followed in the Pettisville Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be given to Senior Center Wauseon Meals on Wheels.

Misty “Angel” Gigax (1974 – 2024) (Graduated From Montpelier High School In 1993)

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Angel was a selfemployed Interior Designer. She is survived by her significant other / best friend Andrew J. Goebel of Montpelier; sons M. Anthony Gigax III of Bryan and Gage X. Gigax of Montpelier; grandchild Dexter Jack Gigax; and brother John L. Biller of Hicksville. Angel was preceded in death by her parents, son Wade Gigax, sister Loretta Biller and brother Tom Biller. A time to receive friends will be on Thursday, June 13th from 5-7pm at the Thompson Funeral Home in Montpelier. Condolences can be left for the family at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com.

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Misty “Angel” M. Biller Gigax, 49, of Montpelier passed away at her home on Saturday, June 8, 2024. She was born on November 29, 1974 in Bryan to Edward D. and Loraine M. (Biller) Underwood. Angel graduated from Montpelier High School in 1993. In 2014, she graduated from Northwest State Community College, then

Master's Degree

2016.

Obituaries & Death Notices (Continued)

Stanley

Klopfenstein (1945

–

2024)

(1963 Graduate Of Hilltop High School)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stanley Robert Klopfenstein, age 78, on May 30, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. Stan was born in Wauseon, Ohio, to Paul Eugene Klopfenstein and Evelyn “Ep” Maxine Half. He attended Hilltop High School, where he was a member of the graduating class of 1963. After graduation, Stan spent four honorable years in the United States Air Force as a Preventative Medicine Specialist.

Marilyn Ludeker (1946 – 2024)

(Worked At Bryan Truck Lines)

Marilyn Jane Ludeker, age 77, of Farmer, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at home Friday morning, June 7, 2024, just one month to the day after her elder sister, Rose Marie, passed. The daughter of Delmar William and Marian “Maxine” (Keller) Ludeker, Marilyn was born Oct 13, 1946, in Hicksville, Ohio.

Elliot Nolan (2004 – 2024) (2022 Graduate Of Defiance High School)

VETERAN

Throughout the rest of his life, Stan was known by many for his hard work, dedication and loyalty.

Stan married Clara Ann Young on June 2, 2003, and she survives. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family sharing stories, cracking jokes, happily taking a road trip to anywhere in Arizona, where he loved to share his vast knowledge about a place he loved so much.

Stan was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother (Jackie Klopfenstein).

In addition to his loving wife Clara, Stan is survived by his children Sheila Lett of Bryan, Ohio; Chris Turner-Noteware of Dallas, Texas; Robert (Shelley) Klopfenstein of Bryan, Ohio; Sirena (Doug) Westcott of Seattle, Washington; Candice Marsh of Farmington, New Mexico; Andrea (Henning) Turner-Knudsen of Ribe, Denmark; Vicki (Greg) Klopfenstein of Austin, Texas; Shannon Robinson of Mesa, Arizona; and Peter Robinson of Seattle, Washington; along with numerous grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Visitation and cremation services were held on June 15 at Angel’s Cremation and Burial in Mesa, Arizona, with a private military service in Mesa, Arizona, at a later date. An additional service is planned for later this year at Floral Grove Cemetery in West Unity, Ohio.

You were our “go-to” when life got rough and our comfort when we needed guidance and clarity. You were always someone we could count on and were a straight shooter.

While we may not have always agreed with your position, you always got your point across without judgement, and always provided us with sound advice.

You always gave 110% and never stopped fighting for what you thought was right. Dad, we will miss you immensely and will continue to honor your legacy and memory.

Levi Kauffman (Newborn)

Levi Joshua Kauffman was received in heaven by the loving embrace of Jesus, his Savior and Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Levi’s name in Hebrew signifies unity and connection, holding a substantial Biblical role as the son of Jacob and Leah and as the father of the Levite Tribe in the Christian Old Testament.

Levi was born to Dana and Josh Kauffman at 9:38 p.m. on June 1, 2024, in Lake Forest, Illinois, and passed away peacefully around 4:30 p.m. – after experiencing catastrophic complications on the third day after birth. Levi was a handsome baby, born healthy, energetic, and curious, weighing 6.7 pounds and standing 19.5 inches long.

His precious, short life has had a compounding, everlasting impact on family and friends in Illinois, Oregon, Ohio, Texas, Idaho, South Carolina, Guatemala, and beyond.

Levi was Dana and Josh’s second child and will be remembered through future generations in the Kauffman, Wyse, and Moran families, and by many around the world. Their first child, Judah Morris Kauffman, was born prematurely and passed away on January 13, 2021. Levi and Judah were also brothers in the Holy Bible.

He is survived by his loving mother and father, Dana and Josh Kauffman, Uncle and Aunts: Jared and Andrea, Edin and Nelly, Samuel Jr. and Jennifer, Justin and Beth, Chris and Ana, Luis and Kristina, and Keren. In addition, he is remembered through Grandparents Neal and Roxanne Kauffman, Samuel and Orfilia Moran, and Great Grandparents Antonio and Teresa Lopez.

The Funeral Visitation and Burial Service was held on Saturday, June 15 at Lockport Mennonite Church in Stryker, Ohio. Short Funeral Home in Archbold, Ohio has been entrusted with the arrangements. Flowers and stuffed animals are welcomed as a remembrance of Levi.

Ronald Mathers (1957 – 2024)

(1976 Graduate Of Delta High School)

Ronald Walter Mathers, age 67, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at 12:00 (noon), at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, with his family at his bedside.

Ron was born April 26, 1957 in Napoleon, Ohio to Thomas Franklin Mathers, Sr. and Annabelle (Whitcomb) Mathers. He was a 1976 graduate of Delta High School and worked for Campbell Soup Company, retiring in 2014. In his early years, Ron enjoyed bowling and golfing, and did quite well at playing both. He loved watching sports on television and trying out his luck at the casinos. Most of all, Ron enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Ron will be greatly missed by his daughter, Bethany Mathers; siblings, Carol Stover, Tom Mathers Jr., Glen Mathers, Sue (Glen) Stinehart and Sandy (Phil) Proudfoot; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; infant son, Bradley Ronald Mathers and brother, Vincent Mathers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 18th at the Grisier-Weigel Funeral Home in Delta with Pastor Chuck Whitmire officiating. Interment followed at Glenwood Cemetery in Napoleon. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Marilyn was a 1964 graduate of Fairview High School, Sherwood, Ohio. She received an Associates Degree in Business Administration from The International College in Fort Wayne, IN in 1965.

Marilyn had also earned Diplomas in Hotel/Motel Executive Training, Master Travel Program, Motel Management Training, Personal Computer Specialist, Photography and Certificates in VIM/NET Accounting, VIM Payroll and VIM/Net System Management.

Marilyn was employed for many years as a bookkeeper for Stan Pepple Motors in Bryan, OH. In 1991, she moved to Tennessee with her niece, Christine, where she became Dean Winegardner’s first employee in a book warehouse business where she was eventually in charge of opening up new discount bookstores across the country, which she enjoyed.

Marilyn eventually moved back to Ohio to care for her mother and finished out her career working at Bryan Truck Lines outside of Montpelier, OH.

Marilyn was a very hard working and giving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend who loved spending time with family, doing for others, listening to Southern Gospel music, traveling, reading, photography and watching the wild birds, deer and rabbits in the yard around the house.

Survivors include three sisters-in-law, SusAnn Ludeker, Madeline Ludeker and Kay Ludeker; special cousins, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by all her siblings, including sisters, Rose Marie (Ludeker) Gile, Margaret “Midge” Rae Ludeker, and brothers, Donald William Ludeker, David Leroy Ludeker, John Franklin Ludeker, and infant brother, James Darwin Ludeker. A graveside service for both Marilyn Jane Ludeker and Rose Marie (Ludeker) Gile and interment at the Farmer Cemetery will occur on Saturday, July, 20th at 11:00 am with a luncheon to follow at the Farmer Legion Hall next to the Farmer Union Church.

Memorial contributions may be directed in honor of Marilyn’s name to the Hearts & Hands Ministry of Farmer Union Church, or towards the purchase of wild bird houses or feeders to be placed around Farmer and Farmer Cemetery or any other charity of your choice.

Krill Funeral Home, 860 W. Mulberry St., Bryan, has been entrusted with her care and condolences may be shared with the family at the link on their website at www.krillfuneralservice.com or mailed to The Ludeker Family, c/o Christine M. Barnett, 4214 Farmer Mark Road, Bryan, OH, 43506.

Gregory Nofziger (1953 – 2024) (Former Hilltop School Board Member)

Gregory D. Nofziger of West Unity, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024, at the age of 70 in Archbold, Ohio.

He was born on December 10, 1953 to William and Adonna Nofziger in Wauseon, Ohio.

On September 23, 1983, he entered into a loving union with Linda S. Connolly, who survives him. Greg considered his family his greatest accomplishment in life.

He was the proud father of Angela Bowers of Liberty Center, Andrew (Alita) Bowers of Archbold, and Steven (Amanda) Nofziger of Montpelier.

Proudly hailing from Hilltop High School, Gregory's commitment to education and community led him to serve on the school board for 12 years.

Following his high school graduation, he embarked on a distinguished career in the Air Force as an aircraft maintenance specialist, exemplifying his unwavering dedication to service.

He found great pride in his family's tradition of military service, with two grandsons currently serving in the Navy and Marines. His devotion to his country and family was a cornerstone of his character.

For many years, Gregory contributed his talents to the Ohio Gas Company, retiring in 2018 after a fulfilling career.

An avid outdoorsman, he found solace in camping and shared his passion for NASCAR and the Ohio State Buckeyes with those he held dear.

Greg was a member of the West Unity Methodist Church where he was an usher and volunteer for the Wednesday night community meal.

Gregory leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Linda; his children Angela, Andrew (Alita), and Steven (Amanda); his grandchildren Cody and Drew Bowser, Hannah and Lani Bowers, and Caelan, Sawyer, and Everett Nofziger; his mother, Adonna; and his siblings Brad (Michelle) Nofziger, Dawn Wyman, Mary (Joe) Keesbury, and Candy (Michael) Bowers.

Private services will be held for the family at a later date. Krill Funeral Service has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the West Unity United Methodist Church or their community meal fund.

Elliot James Nolan, age 19 of Defiance, passed away tragically from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with his family by his side. Elliot was born on September 18, 2004 in Maumee, Ohio to Anthony and Nicole (Scott) Nolan. He has two brothers, Michael Richard, and Brady, and one sister, Kendall, who will miss him tremendously. Elliot was a 2022 graduate of Defiance High School. He also attended Four County Career Center where he found an interest in Carpentry that led Elliot to pursue a career at General Motors in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was scheduled to start his Millwright Apprenticeship on July 22, 2024 in Defiance. Elliot and his dad drove to work together every day.

Elliot loved animals, and enjoyed golfing, Bud's blueberry pies, and chocolate sodas. He was a huge fan of the Chicago Cubs and was a season ticket holder for Notre Dame Football games.

Elliot had a gigantic heart and would help anyone who needed him. He loved to talk. He REALLY did.

Elliot also leaves behind his extended family; Great Uncle John Nolan III, Michael (Beth) Nolan, Tim (Alissa) Nolan, Natalie (Ryan) Stahl, Annalee (David) Gioiella, and Peggy Hansen. Nine cousins; Sadie, Luke, Greer, Owen, Matthew, Millie Margaret, Luca, Wayne Wilder Michael and Asher. Grandma Marcia Giesige and Grandma Jo Ann Sorg and Bill Brandt, who loved him so very much.

Preceding him in death was his grandfathers, Richard Scott and Michael Nolan.

A Mass of Christian Burial took place on Friday, June 14, 2024 at St. Mary Catholic Church, with Fr. Jason D'Souza officiating. Hug your children with all of your heart. Memorials are suggested to Ft. Defiance Humane Society.

– 2024) (Member Of Bryan’s First Baptist Church)

Snyder, 86, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. Gerrie was born March 15, 1938, in Deskins, Virginia, daughter of the late Lincoln and Leah (Fletcher) Stiltner. She was a 1955 graduate of Grundy High School. Gerrie continued her education and graduated in 1959 from Emory & Henry College with a degree in Education. Gerrie married Jack G. Snyder, Sr. on July 3, 1959, in Lebanon, Virginia and he preceded her in death on March 25, 2019. She previously taught at Vansant Elementary School, Vansant, Virginia for seven years before staying at home to care for her family. Gerrie was an active member of the First Baptist Church, Bryan where she served in many ministries including: Sunday school teacher, church financial secretary, former VBS director, Olympian Leader.

Along with her husband, Jack, she enjoyed wintering in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for 25 years. In her free time, Gerrie enjoyed crocheting, reading, and completing various forms of puzzles.

Surviving Gerrie are her two children, Jack (Nancy) Snyder of Bryan, Ohio, Kathy (Doug) Smith of Bryan, Ohio; two grandchildren, Jeremy (Laura) Snyder of South Bend, Indiana and Amy Snyder of Bryan, Ohio: five great-grandchildren, Kathrin Snyder, Will Snyder, Kailyn Brown, Ali Brown and Leighton Brown; two special nieces, Susan Bailey and Terrie Clark. Gerrie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack; sister, Joan Meadows. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Bryan with Pastor John MacFarlane officiating. Interment followed at Shiffler Cemetery, Bryan.

Arrangements are in the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 206 North Lynn Street, Bryan.

Memorials can be directed to First Baptist Church or Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center. Condolences may be sent to the family or memories may be shared at www.oberlinturnbull.com

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Linda Reeves (1942 – 2024)

(Member Of Lyons Christian Church)

Linda Lou Reeves, 82, of Sand Creek, Michigan passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Health St. Ann’s hospital in Toledo, Ohio on June 10, 2024. She was born on February 11, 1942 in Tecumseh, Michigan to Wayne Wesley Lusk and Hazel Eliza (Punches) Lusk (Kresse).

Linda graduated from Madison High School in 1960 and married Carlton James Reeves on September 4, 1960 at Lyons Christian Church in Lyons, Ohio.

They celebrated 63 years of marriage in 2023. She enjoyed movies, shopping, eating out and loved her family dearly. Linda had a special heart for children, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a longstanding member of Lyons Christian Church and helped with many activities over the years including Vacation Bible School.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law, Errol Hazen and Mary Agnes Reeves; brothers-in-law, Wayne Louie Winzeler, Ralph “Bud” Leonard and Jack Leonard, Stanley Cook; and sisters-in-law, Marilyn “Monny” Cook, Hazel Leonard and Melquy Leonard.

Surviving in addition to her husband, are her sister, Sandra Winzeler; nieces, Kim Spiegel, Barb Vanderveen and family, Susan Dilworth and family and Linda Vidal; nephews, Charles Leonard and Kenneth Leonard; great-nieces, Kylene (Jessie) Biggs, and Breanna Spiegel; great-nephew, Jared Spiegel; great-great-nieces, Olivia Biggs and Nile Biggs; daughter, Sherry Lynn (Todd) Cook of Sand Creek, Michigan; son, Earl Wesley (Shelley) Reeves of Parrish, Florida; grandchildren, Eric (Rachel) Uitdenhowen, Cassondra Uitdenhowen, Todd F. Cook, Jr., Cassandra Cook, Katrina Reeves, Gabrielle Reeves, Gavin Reeves and Taylor (Kevin) Pritchett; great-grandchildren, Holly Ann Uitdenhowen, Lucas Eugene Cook and Ross Jameson Uitdenhowen.

Visitation was held on Thursday, June 13th at Lyons Christian Church and on Friday, June 14th prior to the funeral service. Her final resting place was in Fairfield Cemetery in Fairfield, Michigan and a graveside service took place following the funeral service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lyons Christian Church. Arrangements by Weigel Funeral Home in Metamora, Ohio (419.644.3601).

Cheryl Falor (1949 – 2024) (1968 Graduate Of Delta High School)

Cheryl Rose Falor, age 74, of Liberty Center, passed away unexpectedly under hospice care at her home on Monday, June 10, 2024.

She was born to the late L. Burton and Bertha (Nash) Falor on December 1, 1949, in Wauseon, Ohio. Cheryl graduated from Delta High School in 1968.

Cheryl served many years with Globe Manufacturing in Wauseon until their closing. She then provided cleaning services for the Napoleon Police Department for over 10 years.

Cheryl enjoyed knitting and crocheting during her down time. She also visited and socialized with her friends at the Liberty Center Library and local florist.

Cheryl attended Liberty Chapel Church in Liberty Center, where she created many close friendships. She was preceded in death by both of her parents in 2003 and her late husband, Harold Keller in 1990.

Cheryl is survived by her brothers, Alan Falor of Delta, John (Andrea) Falor also of Delta; sister, Carol (Rocky) Bensch of Hernando, Florida; nieces, nephews and her Liberty Chapel family of friends.

Friends and family were invited to attend a public graveside service on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Delta, where she will be interred next to her mother and father. Pastor Brad Martin officiated.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing a show of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to Community Health Professionals Hospice, 230 Westfield Dr., Archbold, Ohio 43502 in her memory.

Arrangements are entrusted with Barnes Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 5825 St Hwy 109, Delta, Ohio 43515. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.

Lee Grime (1951 – 2024)

(Collector Of Arrowheads & Antiques)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lee Grime, a beloved Father, Grandpa and friend. Lee Richard Grime, age 72, of Oakshade, passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes, Thursday, June 13, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1951 in Wauseon, Ohio to William G. and Lavina J. (Tuckerman) Grime. Lee was a passionate collector of Arrowheads and antiques, always eager to uncover pieces of history and share his knowledge & treasures with others.

He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. May he rest in peace.

Nancy Zesing (1935 – 2024) (Belonged To Wauseon’s Emmaus Lutheran Church)

Nancy Ann Zesing, age 88, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Bowling Green Manor surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 22, 1935 to Frank A. and Ethel (Nagy) Szabo in Toledo, Ohio. Nancy was a 1953 graduate of Waite High School and went onto Warners Beauty School in Toledo. She married Richard Franklin Smith on June 11, 1956 and he preceded her in passing on October 27, 1970. She later married Donald J. Zesing on September 1, 1972 and he passed away on February 3, 2003.

Nancy was an avid and talented seamstress, especially quilting. She created many quilts for family and Emmaus Lutheran Church.

She was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church and was actively involved with LWML, various bible studies and enjoyed quilting with the Tuesday quilting group.

Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. She loved gardening and flowers, and she really loved her many pets that she had over the years. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her children, Paula (Terry) Lynott, Patti (David) Coehrs and Aaron (Tricia) Zesing; stepchildren, Donna (Ron) Stephenson, Cheryl (Jeff) Pfund and John (Lesa) Zesing; many precious grandchildren, great-grandchildren, stepgrandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; son in law, Bill Donaldson and sister-in-law, Doris Hoskins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; daughter, Pamela Donaldson; grandson, Joshua Roach and dog, Jazzy.

The family will receive guests on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 10 – 11:00 a.m. at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Wauseon with Pastor Robert O. Bartz, Intentional Interim Pastor officiating. Family and friends are invited to join the family for fellowship and a luncheon in the church from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. For those wishing to attend Nancy’s burial, please meet the family at Swanton Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. There will be no procession to the cemetery from the church.

The family would like to especially thank all the nurses and staff at Bowling Green Manor for the wonderful care that was given to Nancy.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Emmaus Lutheran Church.

Connor Michael Lehman, age 29, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 12, 2024; a beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He was born at Toledo Hospital on June 3, 1995 to Robert A. Lehman and Lora L. (Patterson) Lehman. He graduated from Delta High School in 2014 and went on to graduate from Michigan State University in 2019 with a degree in Construction Management.

After college, he worked for several construction firms, most recently as a project manager with Walsh Construction. Connor loved spending time with his dog, Samson, hiking outdoors, golfing and attending concerts.

He was brilliant, a hard worker, loved to laugh and make others laugh. He was the fun uncle to his nephews, Kamden and Holden and loved spoiling his new niece, Winnie.

His memory will live on through his mother, Lora (Rob) Staples of Delta; father, Rob (Cindy) Lehman of Wauseon; brother, Sean (Ashley) Lehman of Monclova; sister, Kayla (Zach) Nolen of Cleveland; step-sister, Breyana Staples of Delta; paternal grandparents, Robert (Lenore) Lehman, Jim (Donna) Garwood and Sue Waters; step-grandfather, Roger Spiess; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Connor was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Gene and Winnie Patterson; fiancée, Tessa Osterhout; uncle, Scott Lehman and step-grandmother, Darla Spiess.

There will be no public services. A private family graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery in Delta.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Barnes Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 5825 St. Hwy. 109 in Delta.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are encouraged to be made to the Fulton County Humane Society, 22450 Co Rd F, Archbold, Ohio 43502 in Connor’s memory.

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

James Reid, Jr. (1971 – 2024)

(Worked At Edgerton Auto Salvage)

Lee is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Austin) Davis; brother, Roger (Elizabeth) Grime; grandsons, Tre Donley and Logan Grime

In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by his son, John P. Grime; sisters, Suzie Wagner and Kathy Galbrith and his granddaughter, Summer T. Grime.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 19th from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at the Grisier-Weigel Funeral Home in Delta, where services for Lee will begin at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at Winameg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

James R. Reid, Jr., age 53, of Edon passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Jim was a counter clerk at Edgerton Auto Salvage. He enjoyed buying, trading and working on cars.

James R. Reid, Jr. was born February 4, 1971 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the son of James R. and Saundra Reid, Sr. He attended Hicksville High School.

Jim is survived by his son, Chadrick Reid, of Edon; mother, Saundra Reid, of Bryan; siblings, Joseph (Carol) Reid, of Bryan; Kelly (Dave) Slattery, of Hicksville, Jonathan (Amy) Reid, of Auburn, IN and Loretta (Jason) Keeley of Hicksville; his girlfriend, Tisha Greenwalt, of Hicksville and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, James R. Reid, Sr. and grandparents, Joseph R. Reid, Gertrude D. (Eisner) Reid, Arnett Rodgers and Florence O. (Martha) Thomas.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at a later date by his family. Date and time will be announced later. Krill Funeral Service, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan, Ohio has been entrusted with his arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to and the online register may be signed at www.krillfuneralservice.com.

Forest Dietrich (1937 – 2024) (Loved The Outdoors; Avid Deer Hunter)

Forest E. Dietrich, age 86, of Ney, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Forest was a sawyer at Ney Lumber Company for over 40 years and was a Boy Scout leader for 10 years. He was an avid deer hunter for over 60 years, loved the outdoors and knew all types of trees and wood. He enjoyed farming, gardening and watching the world go by from his porch swing. He loved his family and teasing everyone.

Forest Edwin Dietrich was born August 1, 1937 in Bryan, the son of Harold W. and Christean S. (Grine) Dietrich. He was a graduate of Ney High School. Forest married Madalyn J. Jerger on June 15, 1957 in Edgerton and she survives. They would have celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on Saturday.

He is also survived by his children, Dennis Dietrich, Deborah (Chris) Conley, Daniel (Teresa) Dietrich and Diane Meyer, all of Ney; grandchildren, Emily (Jim) Miklos, Christine (Nate) Lewis, Joseph (Chynna) Dietrich, Natalie Dietrich, Sarah (Luke) Breen, Kyla (Zach) Carder, Brett (Anna) Dietrich, Brayden Dietrich, Kinsey Dietrich, Elizabeth Meyer, Eli Meyer, Madalyn Meyer and Helen Meyer; 15 great grandchildren; sister, Nancy Dwyer, of Denver, CO and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Luella Weller and brother, Richard Dietrich.

Visitation was held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Krill Funeral Home in Bryan. Funeral services followed visitation with Philip Dezern officiating. Memorials in honor of Forest may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to and the online register may be signed at http://www.krillfuneralservice.com.

Patty S. (Rayfield) Williams, age 65, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 in her home surrounded by loving family.

Patty was born November 13, 1958 in West Palm Beach, Florida to the late James Herman and Lena Alfrieda (Meider) Rayfield.

Patty married Terry L. Williams on April 11, 1987 in Perrysburg, Ohio and he survives.

Patty was employed for over 30 years in the Accounting Department of Haas Door Company in Wauseon as an Accounting Clerk. She enjoyed camping, watching Wauseon High School Sports and volunteering at Triangular Processing. Patty was a member of Wauseon Full Gospel Fellowship. She was a former member of the Rossford Eagles and also enjoyed spending time with friends at the Wauseon VFW.

Survivors include, her husband, Terry L. Williams of Wauseon, Ohio, her siblings, Barbara (Ron) Lovell, of Pinson, Alabama, Kenny (Mary) Rayfeld, of Jackson, Missouri, her nieces and nephews, Jim Ebert, Mindy (Eric) Brown, Robin Ebert (Trevor), Casey (Shawn) Wilding, Luke (Chelsey) Rayfield, her many great-nieces and great-nephews including her God Son, Leo Rayfield. Patty had a multitude of friends that were considered family including Annette Mahlendorf and daughter Brittni.

Patty is preceded in death by her parents and her brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Nancy Rayfield.

A funeral service took place on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at the Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon with Pastor Billy Meyer officiating. Public graveside service and interment was held on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Fort Meigs Cemetery, Perrysburg, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Triangular Processing, Wauseon, Ohio.

The Williams family wishes to express many thanks to Heartland Hospice and Patty's friends, Wanda Newlove, Melinda Robinson and Amy Castle.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home, Wauseon, Ohio. www.grisierfh.com

Luke Szabo (2014 – 2024) (Attended Good Samaritan School)

Szabo in Defiance, Ohio. Luke attended Good Samaritan School. He loved going to the zoo, everything SpongeBob, and was a huge fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes football team. Luke had an infectious laugh and smile, and always enjoyed his naps. Luke fought a courageous battle with Hunter Syndrome. He will be incredibly missed by his family and all who loved him. Luke is survived by his parents, Michael and Catie Szabo of Defiance, his little brother, Liam Szabo, grandparents, Mike & Jody Szabo of Defiance, and Jerry & Beth Christo of Paulding, grandmother, Diane Rumer of Defiance, and greatgrandmother Carol Rohrbaugh of Defiance. Visitation was held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Defiance. A funeral service followed visitation at the church, with Pastor Juli Lejman-Guy officiating. Luke was laid to rest at Riverview Memory Gardens. Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements. Memorials are suggested to National MPS Society, Ronald McDonald House, or to the family.

Luke Michael Szabo, age 10, of Defiance, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, with his family by his side. He was born on February 20, 2014 to Michael and Catie (Christo)

Patty Williams (1958 – 2024) (Employed At Haas Door In Wauseon)

Connor Lehman (1995 – 2024) (Resident Of Delta)

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Multiple Department Respond To Structure Fire In Rural Swanton

(PRESS RELEASE) - On June 15, 2024, at 5:48 am, Swanton Fire & Rescue, with automatic aid from the Delta Community Fire Department, was dispatched to 3261 County Road F for a reported structure fire.

Upon arrival at the scene crews noted a well involved structure with heavy fire conditions and were met with diffi-

cult circumstances due to the structure being well off the roadway and approximately 500’ from the driveway.

Crews were advised by the owners that the structure was not occupied, and crews initiated a defensive fire attack strategy on the structure. Approximately one hour into the incident, the fire was deemed under control.

This structure was later deemed to be a mid-sized “lake house” that was not a regularly habited structure and was deemed a total loss in the fire. This fire has been ruled accidental in nature.

Swanton Fire & Rescue was assisted on this incident by the following agencies: Fulton County Communications; Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Delta

Community Fire Department, Metamora Fire Department, Providence Township Fire Department, Whitehouse Fire Department and Liberty Center Fire & Rescue.

There are no firefighter or civilian injuries to report currently. Crews cleared the scene at 9:24 am.

State Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Lawnmower Near Edon

(PRESS RELEASE) - On June 14, 2024, at approximately 10:15 PM, troopers from the Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol were dispatched to a crash involving a John Deere riding lawnmower and a minivan on State Route 49 near mile post 9 in Florence Township, Williams

County.

Thomas S. Patterson, age 65, of Edon, was operating a 2013 John Deere lawn mower southbound on State Route 49 without rear lights.

Gene M. Pahl, age 79, of Edgerton, was operating a 2002 Chrysler Town and Country mini-van southbound on

State Route 49. Pahl struck Patterson’s lawnmower in the rear. Patterson was ejected from the lawnmower and pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Williams County Sheriff’s Office, Florence

Township Fire Department, Williams County EMS, Williams County Coroner and John’s Towing.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to always wear their safety belts and to never drive distracted or impaired. The crash remains under investigation.

Area Law Enforcement Gathers For K9 Training Day

DAY … Officers from four surrounding law enforcement departments gathered Thursday morning to conduct a K9 certification training. Each of the departments work together on a monthly basis to come together and test each other as well as aid each other in utilizing techniques that will work for them and their canines.

By: Jenna Frisby

THE VILLAGE REPORTER

jenna@thevillagereporter.com

Officers and their canines from four local law enforcement agencies gathered together on Thursday, June 13th to have a day of training. Their day consisted of conducting certification training for several of the officers and their canines. The canines are trained

and certified on officer protection, tracking articles, searches and narcotics discovery. Officers and their canines involved in the training were: Officer Randy Mills and K9 Vader of the Pioneer Police Department, Officer Matt Sammons and K9 Tyson of the Bryan Police Department, Chief Ken Jacobs and K9 Ruin of the Edgerton Police Department, and Josh Ro-

driguez and K9 Ausko of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department. The K9 officers like to get together monthly to work as a group in training and refining their skills. In doing this, they create the opportunity to work with their peers and brush up on skills. It also allows them to be able to teach each other new techniques or to fix techniques that may not be work-

ing for the K9 and their handler.

This monthly training is vital to being part of the area’s K9 team. It allows for the growth of the canines and their handlers, as well as for accountability between the officers, allowing for growth as a team. Each month the canines and their handlers train at a different place. This allows for the canines to not become

accustomed or used to one area over another and helps to keep their skills sharp. This month the training was held in Pioneer, the home base for Officer Mills and K9 Vader. These training courses, while sharpening each other’s skills, truly allow the officers and their canines to be better equipped and prepared to help the public in their time of need.

Pioneer Branch Library Hosts Meet & Greet With K9 Vader

By: Jenna Frisby

THE VILLAGE REPORTER jenna@thevillagereporter.com

The Pioneer Branch Library hosted a free Meet and Greet for kids to meet K9 Vader at Crommer Park on Monday, June 10th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. K9 Vader is Pioneer Police Department’s K9 officer.

K9 Vader is a Belgian Malinois who is 2.5 years old and has been on staff with the Pioneer PD since February of 2023.

His handler is Officer Randy Mills who has been on staff since April of 2022. However, Mills has 22 years of experience in law enforcement dating back to 2002 when he enlisted in the military and was assigned to the Military Police Corps.

Officer Mills and Vader have been working as a team since late 2022. Officer Mills started the Meet and Greet by giving some information about Vader from what his daily life looks like to what kinds of things he can do. Vader is certified as a dualpurpose dog both Nationally and in the State of Ohio. This means Vader has trained in tracking, narcotics detection, obedience, and handler protection. Already Vader has made an impact in the community by getting drugs off the streets and aiding his handler in other areas.

After a brief history, Officer Mills took a few questions from the kids and then brought Vader out of their cruiser to meet the kids. Vader was very mellow and even sat through the experience of having nearly all 25 kids pet him.

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SHOWING OFF HIS SKILLS … Pioneer Police Department’s K9 Vader and handling Officer Mills joined kids from the community on Monday at Crommer Park for a Meet and Greet with K9 Vader. The event was hosted by the Pioneer Branch Library and provided the kids the opportunity to not only learn about K9 Vader but also to pet him, play “Chuck-It”, and see a real-life demonstration of what he would do in event a dangerous suspect refuses to comply with officer commands.

ing enough, Officer Mills then showed the kids how Vader plays fetch with his “ChuckIt” toy. After showing how well Vader retrieves and can find the ball, Officer Mills then invited each of the kids to use the “Chuck-It” and toss a ball for Vader to retrieve.

Lastly, Officer Mills wanted to show the kids how in a potentially dangerous situation Vader could go from mellow and playful to protecting. At that time, Niki MacKinnon

volunteered to help in the demonstration and went and put on a dog bite sleeve.

Officer Mills had her standoff at a distance and instructed her to start shouting and to be as loud as she could. As she started yelling and shouting, Vader’s attention was grabbed.

As Officer Mills held Vader back, he yelled basic commands and warnings to MacKinnon as if she were a real suspect. After giving commands to stop and sev-

eral warnings that he would release his dog, Officer Mills released Vader who took off towards MacKinnon.

Vader did exactly his job and bit down on the arm sleeve and did not let go. In fact, MacKinnon was the one who let the sleeve slide off after fighting K9 Vader for a few moments. Officer Mills continued to share with the kids that Vader would not let go until he gave him the command to do so.

K9 Vader and his handler

Officer Mills gave the kids more than just an informative event, they gave them an experience to see the work they do every day together to make their community a safer place for all of us.

It definitely left a lasting impact in the kids’ lives as they got to pet K9 Vader and know he’s there to help, and then to get to see him in a potential real situation and the work that he would do to keep the community safe in helping disarm a potential suspect.

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Fairlawn Retirement Community In Archbold Celebrates 60 Years

This year, the Fairlawn Retirement Community will celebrate 60 years of serving the housing and healthcare needs of the area’s aging population.

In 1964, Fairlawn’s focus was to provide a place for aging. However, that mission has evolved to become a place where residents can age in place.

The campus now includes independent living options that range from duplexes and apartments with access to a fitness center to assisted living. Fairlawn also provides short-term rehab, skilled nursing, memory care and longterm care.

Its campus accounts for roughly 10 percent of Archbold’s total population.

Executive director Tammy Allison told Rotarians that the Fairlawn board of directors and staff have been working with a consultant to develop a plan that will elevate their services to even better meet their residents’ needs.

Some of those needs, she explained, will involve renovating sections of their facility. For example, Phase 1 of the long-range plan converts the 1964 building into private rooms that include a bathroom and shower to give residents more privacy.

The building will be converted into pods of 10 to 12 private rooms that share living and dining space.

Later renovations will reflect the projected future needs of the community as well as how much space should be devoted to special types of care, such as

memory care. Allison said that the engineering and financial studies that have been completed determined that while some portions of the Fairlawn building could be renovated other areas would be less costly to tear down and rebuild to meet the design needs of specific services.

How much of the plan can be done and how quickly it can be completed is yet to be determined, Allison told Rotarians. Capital campaigns will have to be organized to raise the money.

However, not all of Fairlawn’s building for the future involve bricks and mortar. People are the heart of what makes Fairlawn special to residents, she said.

Before COVID, Fairlawn staff was entirely comprised of their own employees. However, Fairlawn, as well as other healthcare facilities, lost employees during the stress and challenges caused by COVID.

Currently, about 60 percent of Fairlawn’s staff is their own employees with agency staff making up the rest.

Allison said that Fairlawn is using a number of strategies to lessen their reliance on agency staff. “We try to promote from within,” she said.

Fairlawn recruits people who are interested in a healthcare career but may not have completed all of the training for a certain licensure. So, for example, they hire med techs and pay for their training to become STNAs (state tested

PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

CELEBRATING 60 YEARS … When Fairlawn Retirement Community opened its doors in 1964, its mission was to provide “a place for aging… where residents would receive tender, loving care.” Since then, Fairlawn’s campus and mission have grown to meet ever-changing needs of the aging. Several Fairlawn administrators recently told Archbold Rotarians how Fairlawn plans to evolve for its next 60 years. From left: Todd Moore, Fairlawn’s director of business administration; Tammy Allison, executive director; Sean Allen, admissions director; and Lora Ripke, community relations director.

nursing assistants).

Allison added that Fairlawn constantly monitors salaries and makes

adjustments as needed to offer competitive wage and benefit packages as well as flexible scheduling.

Fire Station Extension Project Discussed

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

Madison Township

Trustees held their normal bi-monthly meeting on Monday, June 10th at 7:00 p.m. Present at the meeting were trustees Rodney Baker Sr., Terry Huffman, President Mark Schmucker, Fiscal Officer Debra Maneval, Township Fire Chief Jon Baker, Fire Captain Jordan Hunkapiller, and community members Merrill Frame, Nancy Frame, Wade Stembridge and Pat Stembridge.

The meeting began with Schmucker calling the meeting to order followed by Maneval reading the minutes from their May 28th meeting. Schmucker made a motion to approve said meetings, seconded by Huffman.

Schmucker then asked for any old business to be discussed. Huffman discussed that he had spoken with Sutton Construction Inc. based out of Kunkle, who will be doing the

construction on the firehouse project as they expected to be ready and able to begin that construction the week after the 4th of July.

At this time, the east side of the firehouse has been having some issues, which the trustees have already addressed in this project.

The project will be adding on a 30’x45’ area on the east side if the firehouse resulting in fixing the leaking issues that have been occurring along the way.

Also, the project will allow the firehouse to have much more adequate and much needed space within the building. Right now, without that added space there is not much room to even get around. The added space will also add potential to the building for use.

There would be much more room to hold and host different meetings and to be able to get the fire trucks in and out of the building without having to stress about potentially hitting a

wall.

Right now, the firehouse has a total of four fire department trucks including a tanker and a first responder truck. Each truck serves a separate purpose in emergency situations and has even allowed the township to aid surrounding areas in recent fires as well since they have the needed equipment to fight fires.

The meeting then continued with old business with Maneval requesting a motion to approve the insurance premium increase of $125. Huffman motioned for said approval, Schmucker seconded.

Chief Baker then discussed the purchase of tools for one of the fire trucks that was made. He was originally informed that they would arrive by Wednesday, June 5th, however he still had not received them at the time of this meeting. Chief Baker also discussed the generator that would need to be ordered for the firehouse.

Baker has previously given the board several generator options to look at which they had further discussed. The board had discussed and chose a generator that would be purchased out of Fremont, IN.

Huffman made the motion to purchase the generator and Schmucker seconded. The purchase, while approved at this time, will likely wait until after the construction is done to be installed.

With no more new business, Schmucker opened up discussion for new business. Nancy Frame asked why the trustees had hired an attorney.

Schmucker explained that it was for confidential reasons at this time, the board hopes to deal with the preparations for any potential issues in a confidential manner.

FIREHOUSE PROJECT … Madison Township Trustee’s discussed the dimensions of the firehouse construction project at their meeting on Monday evening. Construction work for the extension of the firehouse is expected to begin the week of July 8th.

Merrill Frame then moved the discussion to asking about any new news on the post office issue. Baker Sr., who is following up on this issue closely, informed him that the last he had heard the issue is sitting down in D.C. somewhere waiting on a decision to be made.

He also informed Frame that the last action that he knew was done was that some GIS mapping had been completed on the perspective area for the postal service to use.

That area is located adjacent to the firehouse parking lot in the 100 block of Angola Street in Kunkle. As far as the trustees know, the plan will be for the postal service to install drop boxes in some form of a modular unit for the post office.

Baker Sr. also noted in regard to the postal issue that he had heard from Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur’s office and that they had suggested that Kunkle residents get something together with as many signatures as possible in efforts to potentially get things moving along faster.

Kunkle resident,

Wade Stembridge then spoke to the trustees on his idea for a mandatory clean up in Kunkle. Stembridge and his wife have been concerned with the trash that seems to be piling up around Kunkle with no apparent action being taken in their sight.

The trustees explained that they could not enforce a Kunkle only clean up as they are township board trustees. If they were to pursue a mandatory clean up, it would have to apply for the entire township.

Chief Baker then asked the trustees if they would be interested in being parade float judges for the Fourth of July Parade. The trustees liked the idea and agreed to participate.

Maneval then passed around purchase orders and checks to be signed by the trustees. After business was done, Schmucker asked for a motion to adjourn at 7:49 p.m. Baker Sr. made a motion and Huffman seconded. The Madison Township Trustee’s will hold their next regular meeting on Monday, June 24th at 7:00 p.m. in their Township Building located at 105 E Mill St, Pioneer, OH 43554.

They also discussed that this would be something that wouldn’t be feasible to enforce as they just held a big trash pick-up for two days in Kunkle where residents could bring in their trash at no cost to them, and still those residents who have trash laying around did not participate. That trash haul cost the township right around $2,300.

PHOTO BY JENNA FRISBY / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

MADISON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES

Community Assembles At Delta Village Hall To Address Events ...

concerns. To note, the firing was based on the atwill contract in place from Councilman Shirer's document used in the executive session”, Fruchey’s statement began.

“After this, I had another council member reach out wanting to talk regarding the combined role I was proposing. I was open to this as I wanted to hear him out and I wanted to learn more about the reasoning if he was willing to share.”

“This member shared with me a few things leading to his firing such as paperwork discrepancies and handshake agreements, but with my human resources hat on, it still didn't strike me as anything concrete supporting the decision.”

““In fact, when discussing the issues the council was having with Mr. Glenn and his work I had asked if they had ever communicated the issues to him or even discussed the potential to put him on a PIP (personal improvement plan).”

“This council member expressed he hadn't heard of this before, and I explained the process and what it was. They then proceeded to explain to me that "They don't feel a 60-year-old man should need to be put on a PIP".

“I then explained to them a PIP is something you work with an employee on regardless of age, as that could be deemed discriminatory.”

“I asked if this was Mr. Glenn's first time in an administrator role to which they stated, yes. First time in the role, no PIP put in place or many discussions around him not performing well.”

“Further to this, the administrator reports to the mayor, so was the mayor ever made aware of any of these issues prior to the meeting of firing him?”

“The lack of communication regarding performance issues and the absence of a fair and transparent process, such as a Personal Improvement Plan (PIP), call into question the motives behind his termination.”

Another section of the read statement was, “Moving into the document Mr. Shirer presented in the executive meeting to propose the firing of Mr. Glenn invokes many questions. Why was Councilman Dawson at the water treatment plant to begin with?”

“Based on Section 3.05 of the Charter, members of council shall interact with employees of the mu-

nicipality in professional capacity only through the administrator in respect to the water treatment plant.”

“I understand council members having personal relationships with employees that may work for the village, but this is during working business hours and personal relationships should be limited at work.”

“From the April 19th discussion, as well as the meeting at the water plant, could it be reasonable to say Mr. Glenn had a point of feeling undermined if Mr. Dawson was interrupting the work of employees at the water plant when those discussions should have been through Mr. Glenn?”

Other topics were also touched on by Fruchey including the requested assistant administrator, allegations of misconduct, sharing of documents during an investigation, pre-94 abatements, and alleged criticism leveled against the Chamber of Commerce.

“In conclusion, I implore the council to uphold the principles of transparency, accountability, and fairness in all its actions. You owe it to the residents of our village to ensure that their voices are heard, and their concerns addressed.”

“So, I am asking that the council provides answers to the questions outlined in this reading to help mend the town and work toward a better future.”

It was then that resident Angela Riley spoke to council. Riley spoke about the budget and asked about spending.

“So, Lynn, you had said that we didn't have any money in the budget, but yet we hired an interim administrator. Now we're looking for another administrator we have to pay out the old administrator. So how are we able to do that in our budget?”

Councilor Lynn Frank responded with, “I’m not prepared to answer that at this time. But not that I didn’t say there wasn’t money in the budget.”

“What I said was that our general fund was short by $500,000 this year with the budget that was created by the previous administrator and finance director.”

Riley then asked, “I heard that Mr. Dawson had turned in his resignation to step down off the council and then withdrew. Is that true?”

Dawson answered “yes”, which was followed by Riley asking what

made him decide to withdraw his resignation.

Dawson said, “I had a bunch of people in town tell me not to because I was one of the voices that will stand up to people.”

Next, Riley asked what the “actual” reason for Mr. Glenn’s firing. “Mr. Glenn was terminated at will. And I get that a lot of people here want us to impugn Mr. Glenn and stand up here and derive him and take shots and turn this into a giant mudslinging contest.”

“So do you I guess, my question is for everyone in this room, if you're a terminated employee, do you want why your termination happened to be openly discussed in an open record setting, because I sure wouldn’t.”

The room grew loud with a majority of people stating that Mr. Glenn was a public employee working for the government and that they wanted to know. It was then that Law Director Heban stepped in and stated the following.

“I'm going to direct the mayor and council that, and I understand your question. It's not a proper question to pose in this setting. As Shirer said, there's two aspects to this. There's Mr. Glenn's privacy right.”

“There's also the possibility of litigation in the future where this village could be sued by any alleged statements made for libel or slander in a public setting.”

“So, I'm going to direct council and the mayor that there's to be no answering of any questions dealing with Mr. Glenn's termination, or his performance here or anything.”

“I mean, based upon what I've seen in the media, just could end up turning into litigation and my I'm here to protect the village and the residence and the money of the village. And I'm going to direct there be no answers to those questions.”

Riley’s last questions was then asked. She stated that she had a concern, due to the park board not having a meeting, due to getting ready for an engineer who will assess what to do with the park.”

“Included in that question was her concern revolving around two members of council being on the park board. Councilor Johnson stated that, “as far as engineering services, were just seeking quotes for that service.”

Riley followed up with, “So then if you get the quote, what your plan from there?” Johnson an-

swered with, “To propose to council.”

Johnson was asked what would be proposed but, with nothing being received yet from the engineers, there is no way to know as of yet.

It was then stated that members of council who are on the park board, one was recommended by the mayor at the time and the other was recommended by Mr. Glenn.

Next came Chris Bauer. Mr. Bauer asked for a copy of the recording that took place between the village administrator and the previous Finance Director Stephanie Mossing, a copy of the USB data that was turned over to the Auditor’s Office, a copy of the contract in place for technology services including Office 365 the village uses, a copy of the Ethics Training council and the mayor had attended, and lastly, a Charter amendment be made for council and the mayor to file financial disclosure agreements with the Ohio Ethics Commission.

Last to speak was Penny Strup. She stated she was hoping to get answers to why Andy Glenn was fired. She then went on to state her wish to describe her interactions as it pertained to previous Administrators Brad Peebles and Andy Glenn.

She described a situation where work had been done on her property. From then on, and for five years, water would come into her house.

Strup stated the issue was not found, even after numerous visits, but that Mr. Glenn came in one trip and found the issue.

The meeting then moved on to the Administrators report. Acting Administrator Ciecka stated he had been interviewing and talking with various members of staff.

He described the past week as being in a “listening mode”. Discussion then moved to the Love’s

project on the corner of State Route 109 and County Road H. Ciecka stated the board of zoning and appeals had taken affirmative action on the proposal.

A traffic impact study by Love’s is being reviewed by ODOT. A meeting is scheduled for the end of this month where improvements to that intersection may be discussed.

“The impact study does involve a discussion of a roundabout, a single lane roundabout, and the question I have for the mayor and members of council, is that type of project one that the village is supporting and sees as an improvement that should be made at that intersection. I’m just asking because I understand that the roundabout was proposed because it’s the village’s position.”

Mr. Ciecka was asked if the roundabout was the only option looked at in the study. Mr. Ciecka responded with, “It was the only alternative looked at to meet the impacts at that intersection.”

Ciecka also stated he could share the whole impact study with council for them to go over, as well as the summary version of it.

Shirer stated he thought that sharing the study would be a good idea and that there may be concerns from businesses if a roundabout is looked at going forward. The idea of a traffic signal being put in instead was also brought up.

Next, a concern was addressed involving the Assistant Finance Director Marlena Allwood. According to Mr. Ciecka, due to finance director personnel changes, Marlena had become the signatory to the checking account held by the recreation board.

The board is a nonprofit corporation and not part of the Village of Delta. Further discussion followed before council

moved to approve the presented invoices. Following additional comments, Councilor Frank brought up minutes from the Finance Committee meeting held on May 20th. These minutes were approved before moving on to new business. The following items were then approved.

The first reading of Ordinance 13-2024 accepting the application for annexation of certain property to the Village of Delta, Fulton County, Ohio, as petitioned in annexation petition No. 2024-2 by Delta Acres, LLC., and declaring an emergency. This Ordinance was however only approved as a first reading.

The first reading of Ordinance 14-2024 accepting the application for annexation of certain property to the Village of Delta, Fulton County, Ohio, as petitioned in annexation petition No. 2024-3 by Delta Acres, LLC., and declaring an emergency. This Ordinance was also only approved as a first reading. It was then asked if anyone had questions related to the day’s council meeting. Angela Riley asked to speak again saying, “After listening to not sure on how to handle going forward with the nonprofit. The village has nothing to do with the nonprofit.”

“Technically, she cannot, I ran a nonprofit for five years. Marlena cannot write a check from that because she's not on the state website that she's on the nonprofit.”

“So at this point, I’m willing to take on the position so it's handled correctly and not through the Village of Delta. So, I would like that stated in the minutes and I will be taking over the nonprofit.” It was then that the meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m. The next council meeting will be held on Monday, June 17th at 5:30 p.m.

WCPL West Unity Branch Hosts Extreme Science With Imagination Station

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

Williams County Public Library West Unity Branch hosted the Imagination Station of Toledo on Thursday, June 13th at 2 p.m. The event was completely free and required no pre-registration. In total, the event had a turnout of approximately 30 in attendance.

The Imagination Station gave a presentation called ‘Extreme Science’. The presentation consisted of many fun science experiments where the kids got to learn what causes reactions.

For one demonstration, Rachel, the instructor from Imagination Station, put balloons in liquid nitrogen which caused the balloons to shrivel up, but they did not pop. When she took them back out of the liquid nitrogen after a few seconds the balloon started to re-inflate.

Rachel explained that this reaction occurred because of how cold the liquid nitrogen is, it literally caused the air inside the balloon, which is a gas, to turn into a liquid inside the balloon which in turn shriveled up the balloon.

However, after it came out of the liquid nitrogen and began to come back to room

temperature the liquid inside turned back into a gas, re-inflating the balloon.

Another experiment that the kids really enjoyed involved Rachel taking a blow torch and heating up the end of a metal pipe while it was horizontal.

Then after one end was heated up, she would turn the pipe vertical and as the air escaped the tube, it would make sound which she referred to as music.

By far, the kids favorite experiment demonstrated was the one saved for last. Rachel explained that many scientists called this last reaction ‘Elephant’s Toothpaste’ which was visibly understood by the end of the experiment.

She started by having a beaker with H2O2 in it. To that beaker she added some red food coloring and some dish soap. Nothing happened visibly, but she explained that the molecules were trying to get rid of that extra oxygen that was in the H2O2, but at the rate it was doing it, it would take 6 months.

Since everyone did not have 6 months to sit there and wait to see the reaction, Rachel dumped in a catalyst, which is a substance that increases the rate at which a reaction will occur.

After she added the catalyst the reac-

tion instantly occurred and foaming bubbles emerged from the beaker and nearly went off the table.

Altogether the presentation lasted an hour and was very educational for the room, full of kids and adults of all ages. After the presentation the WCPL West Unity Brach also did a free door prize drawing where they gave out nearly 20 prizes to kids.

The WCPL West Unity Branch will be hosting more free events through the rest of the summer. Those events will be every Tuesday and Thursday through August.

They are also hosting free movie days every Wednesday at 1 p.m. through August. Their biggest event that they are planning for is their Summer Reading Party and Back to School Bash which will be happening on August 8th.

That event will be one kids won’t want to miss as they will have prizes, games, and even a bounce house!

The WCPL West Unity Branch is located at 109 S High Street in West Unity. For more information about their upcoming programs and activities you can access their website mywcpl.org or call 833-633-7323.

CROWDED … Village of Delta residents filled council chambers during the June 10th meeting. Not much was left in the way of seating, with some opting to stand on both sides of the room.

PHOTO BY JENNA FRISBY / THE VILLAGE REPORTER SCIENCE FUN … Imagination Station’s Rachel demonstrated multiple scientific reactions during her presentation at the WCPL West Unity Branch on Thursday afternoon. The presentation ‘Extreme Science’ generated a crowd of nearly 30 which joined in on learning more about the science around us.

Sherwood State Bank Celebrates Grand Opening Of Archbold Location

By: Jacob Kessler

VILLAGE REPORTER

Sherwood State Bank has officially opened for business in Archbold. Located at 202 Stryker Street, the new bank is ready to serve local customers at their new branch. To celebrate this occasion, a ribbon cutting was held in partnership with the Archbold Chamber of Commerce. Numerous representatives from Sherwood State Bank, chamber of commerce members, village officials, and more came to celebrate and welcome the company into Archbold.

Specials have been planned for this month to celebrate as well. These include drawings, grand prizes, loan and deposit rate specials, help with home equity, and even car, CD, and IRA specials.

While this new branch may have just opened, everything leading up to this point has been a long time in the making.

President and CEO Mickey Schwarzbek explained that the bank saw its beginnings in 1945 and was one of the first two banks to receive a new charter from the State of Ohio after the Great Depression, with the Metamora State Bank being the first.

Fast forwarding to the year 2000, the company opened its second location in Defiance. Then in 2001 it opened a new branch in Ridgeville Corners, and then another location in Fayette. Schwarzbek also explained that the bank had been looking to come to Archbold for a while.

NEW BANK IN ARCHBOLD … A ribbon cutting was

in Archbold. In addition to Sherwood Bank employees, the

members, and Ohio Representative Jim Hoops.

Even before entering Fayette, the bank was looking for a way to come to Archbold. When the Huntington Bank closed in Fayette, Sherwood decided to move into Fayette first in order to help fill a need.

“Small towns are our target. We don’t really want to be in big urban areas. Geographically we also want to be within an hour radius to help with logistics,” said Schwarzbek.

He continued with, “Archbold has all the main things that makes a community great. A proud school, post office,

good restaurants. All the core things you need in a community are here.”

“We can of course help drive and support the community, but you can’t do that without strong mayors and village administrators, churches, and people who care about the community.”

Mr. Schwarzbek also explained how excited he is for the bank to be a part of the Archbold community. “We are excited to be a part of the community. Through the Ridgeville branch, we have already done a lot of business here. A lot of loans in the past 23 years have

been from the Archbold area.”

“It’s also interesting because Archbold is a great community. Growing up in Fairview, Archbold was a rival. The Archbold community has always been strong, and for communities to survive they need a good community bank.”

“We have F&M here and they are a good community bank. However, there is plenty of business here for us all at the end of the day. At the end of the day, we are excited to be a part of the community and to see what we can do to advance it.”

St. Mary School (Edgerton) Announces Fourth Quarter Terrific Tiger Recipients

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KINDERGARTEN

McKenna McMaken has become a very well-rounded student over this school year. New concepts can be very hard and intimidating for a lot of students.

She took all the new skills and tackled them headfirst and with enthusiasm. Along with that, her love for reading has grown so much. She loves reading books to her friends and teachers.

FIRST GRADE - Blake Beagle has worked so hard this school year. He came every day willing to work and try his best and it has shown in his overall growth! Blake grew 22 points on his Math MAP Assessment and 29 points on his Reading MAP Assessment.

He is a true joy to have in the classroom and has this fun way of showing his excitement for learning. He is also a good friend to others. Keep being terrific Blake!

SECOND GRADE - Au-

drey Malcolm is always positive and gives her best effort daily! We don’t all come to school with the same abilities, but we all have the ability to be the best version of ourselves. She is a joy to teach because of her joyful and positive attitude.

THIRD GRADE - Briley Thiel is always looking out for her peers. This year she has demonstrated compassion and empathy countless times. Whether she is assisting a friend who is hurt at recess, speaking up for a friend or putting away song books for our class at Mass, or advocating for what is fair for everyone in our classroom. Briley can always be counted on to take care of the people around her. Keep up the good work!

FOURTH GRADEBlake Schroeder works to do his best. He enjoys his successes, not in a prideful way, but with humility. He works well with others

and is always willing to lend a helping hand to his classmates and teacher.

Blake has a good sense of humor, which is so enjoyable. Blake, keep being you as you bring a smile to others!

FIFTH GRADE - Maycee Blanton joined our class at the end of the 3rd quarter and has been a great addition to our classroom. Maycee always comes to school with a smile on her face and full of enthusiasm.

She worked well with all of her classmates and loved to volunteer around the classroom. Even though Math doesn’t always come easy for her, she has worked very hard to improve her math skills. Her confidence is building and enabling her to tackle challenging problems. Way to go Maycee we are so glad to have you in our classroom!

SIXTH GRADE - Chase Roberts grew so much this school year. He is con-

necting with his peers and teachers. Chase wants to do well and when he enjoys the concept being taught, he gets so excited!

Chase loves science, history and anything StarWars . . . so making school connections to those topics really

helped Chase grow personally and academically.

PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

QUARTER

TIGERS … Front - Blake Beagle, McKenna McMaken, Briley Thiel. Back - Blake Schroeder, Audrey Malcolm, Maycee Blanton, Chase Roberts.

PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

GATHERING … The North Central Class of 1967 gathered during Pioneer’s 175th

Martin. Shown at the gathering are (left to right) Ken Coy, Mike Dick, Ron McClellan, Marsha (King) Baker, Mary (Wasnich) McCrea, Ron McCrea, Bob Martin, David Wells, Dale Kunkle, Linda (Burkhart) Burris, Diana (Pitts) Beck, John Widmer. Not pictured - Richard Schmucker.

PHOTO BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

held to celebrate the opening of the new Sherwood State Bank location

event was attended by local village officials, chamber of commerce

District Sees Liability, Fleet & Property Insurance Cost Increase For FY25

By: Amy Wendt THE VILLAGE REPORTER amy@thevillagereporter.com

On Monday, June 10 the Pettisville School Board met for a brief meeting with Brent Hoylman, Scott Rupp, Barry Hoylman, Justin Rufenacht, and Pam Skates in attendance. Sitting in on behalf of the administrative team were Treasurer Chris Lee, and Superintendent Josh Clark.

In his report, Treasurer Lee brought before the Board a request to approve Schools of Ohio Risk Sharing Authority (SORSA) as the liability, fleet, and property insurance carrier for fiscal year 2025 at a cost of $49,805.

Schools of Ohio Risk Sharing Authority SORSA is a non-profit, member-owned consortium governed by public school administrators and managed by insurance professionals, and provides property, bus fleet, and educator liability insurance to public schools in Ohio.

Lee shared that the 2025 cost reflects an increase of $7,553 (almost 18%) from 2024 which “seems alarming.” According to the SORSA agent for the school, the 2025 increase is a result of significantly large claims within the consortium due to a “number of windstorms both inside and outside of Ohio.”

Lee reviewed the district’s insurance costs through SORSA over the last ten years and observed that rate increases historically averaged approximately 4% per year.

Lee noted that claims in 2024 to date are more comparable to those from prior years, suggesting that the expected increase for 2026 should align more closely with historical trends.

Despite the increase, Lee believes membership of the SORSA consortium for insurance needs is still the most cost-effective option for the district.

Speaking on other financial matters, Treasurer Lee noted the action items being presented were “housekeeping” in nature.

Upon his request, the Board approved Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriation Modifications and Certificate of Resources, Fiscal Year 2025 Tempo -

rary Appropriations and Revenues, an advance of $34,812.50 from the General Fund to the Turbine Fund and the repayment to the General Fund of an advance in the amount of $9,246.60 made to the Athletic Fund in June 2023.

The board also authorized the treasurer to make any modifications and adjustments necessary to close the fiscal year and report those at the next regular meeting.

Addressing the Consent Agenda, the board accepted minutes from its May 2024 meeting, financial reports as presented by the treasurer, and approved the payment of bills.

In Personnel matters, the board accepted resignations from Barb Bongiorno, Custodian (retirement), Dylan Leu, Baseball, and Samantha Durbin, Paraprofessional.

Planning for the 2024-2025 school year, supplemental contracts were approved for the following staff members in their respective roles:

Andy Switzer: National Honor Society Advisor and Junior High Scholastic Quiz; Sydney Wagenhauser: Senior Class Advisor; Joe Delphia: Art Club Advisor and Lariat Advisor; Greg Waidelich: Elementary and High School STEAM Club; Dee Dixon: Lariat Advisor, Pet Echoes Advisor, and Fall Play Director; Shannon Saffell: Morning Supervision; Paul Bishop: Fall Faculty Manager; Donna Meller: Science Fair Coordinator and Freshman Class Advisor; Duane Beck: Lead Musical Director, Elementary Musical Director, Vocal Music Director, and Junior Class Advisor; John Horning: Parking Lot Supervisor and Faculty Manager-Jan Litogot: FCCLA Advisor

In athletics, the following supplemental contracts were approved: Gabe Jaramillo: Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Track, Assistant Track; Barnaby Wyse: Varsity Soccer; Gabe Beck: Varsity Soccer Special Assistant; Audra Klopfenstein: Junior High Soccer; Mike Zimmerman: Varsity Golf; Tom Lammers: Varsity Golf Special Assistant; Kevin Boyers: Junior High Golf; April Beck: Varsity Volleyball, Volleyball Open Gym, Volleyball Camp; Rachel Horning: Volleyball Special Assistant; Kayla Heising: JV Volleyball; McCrae Kidston: 9th Grade Volleyball,

8th Grade Girls Basketball; Chelsea Waidelich: 8th Grade Volleyball; Lynae Waidelich: 7th Grade Volleyball; Jason Waldvogel: Varsity Girl Basketball and Open Gym Girls Basketball; Nate Fox: Girls Basketball Special Assistant; Kendra Stahl: JV Girls Basketball; Samantha Durbin: 7th Grade Girls Basketball; Brian Leppelmeier: Varsity Boys Basketball, Open Gym Boys Basketball, Summer Clinic Boys Basketball; Michael Schrock: Boys Basketball Special Assistant; Greg Waidelich: JV Boys Basketball and Weight Room; Zach Pursel: 9th Boys Basketball ; Chad Aeschliman: 8th Grade Boys Basketball; Eli King: 7th Grade Boys Basketball; Carissa Beck: Varsity Cheerleading; Paul Bishop: Varsity Baseball; John Horning: Baseball Special Assistant; Steve Hastings: Varsity Softball, Special Assistant Softball; Chris Richer: Varsity Softball, Special Assistant Softball; Marty Rupp: Varsity Track, Assistant Track; Casey Underwood: Junior High Track; Chris Thuma: JV Soccer; Mike Harmon - Special Assistant Track; Zach Morrison: Volunteer Track; Brianne Damman: Volunteer Track; Jo -

nah Harmon: Volunteer Weight Room; Eli Norr: Baseball Volunteer.

The board also authorized the correction of Amy Murrey’s contract to reflect a 5-year term.

In his report, Superintendent Clark shared with the board that staff recently took part in a professional development opportunity focusing on cybersecurity and how to protect student and parent data noting that “it was pretty eye-opening.”

Clark shared that Regina Reidling has been chosen to serve as the district's new band and instrumental music teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

Reidling, who is originally from Pemberville, has previous experience working with school music programs for Fostoria, Van Buren, and Patrick Henry schools. The board approved Reidling’s employment and also authorized Justin Rufenacht to serve as a Volunteer Boys' Basketball Coach.

The next Pettisville Board of Education meeting is slated for Monday, July 8 at 8:00 p.m.

Grand Opening Of Harbor Freight Tools New Location In Wauseon Set For June 29

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ABASAS, Calif.—Harbor

Freight Tools, America’s goto store for quality tools at the lowest prices, will officially open its new store in Wauseon on Saturday, June 29 at 8 a.m. The store opened on June 11 to begin its “soft opening” phase in preparation for June 29.

The Wauseon store, locat -

ed at 826 N. Shoop Ave., will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Over 75 million customers, from professional contractors and technicians to homeowners and hobbyists, come to Harbor Freight to find the tools and equipment they need to get the job done.

The company has a worldclass team of engineers and experts in all tool categories to ensure that its tools meet or exceed industry standards and deliver unsurpassed value. The store will stock a full selection of tools and equipment in categories including automotive, air and power tools, storage, outdoor power

equipment, generators, welding supplies, shop equipment, hand tools and much more. The stores are smaller and much easier to shop than the huge home centers. This new store is the 66th Harbor Freight Tools store in Ohio. The company, which hires locally, has brought between 25-30 new jobs to the sur -

rounding community.

“Our team is ready to serve and deliver value to customers in Wauseon and all of Fulton County,” said Matthew LeVally, Store Manager. “At Harbor Freight, we recognize that now, more than ever, our customers depend on us for the tools they need to get the job done at an affordable price.”

Stryker Graduate Adysen Andres Awarded Albright Gemlick Scholarship

Graduating seniors across Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio were honored Tuesday, June 11, during the 2024 Parkview Sports Medicine Albright Gemlick Scholarship banquet Parkview Mirro Center for Research & Innovation.

Eight winners were selected for their academic excellence, athletic achievement and community engagement. Winners each receive a $8,000 scholarship made possible by Parkview Foundations.

schools or by PSM Performance specialists who train the athletes.

Student-athletes were nominated by PSM athletic trainers assigned to the students’

Winners are selected among the nominees by PSM Working Committee. Eligible studentathletes must participate in one sport their senior year and hold a grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or 9.0 on a 12.0 scale).

This year, 73 nominees represented 31 high schools, two club sports organizations and the PSM EDGE sports performance program. Each nominee was recognized at the banquet with a video produced by the PSM Digital Outreach Team and a certificate.

Among the winners was Adysen Andres of Stryker High School. Andres played softball and volleyball, competed in track & field, and cheered during football season at Stryker. In total, she earned eight varsity letters in four

years. She was a member of the Stryker Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Farmers of America, National Honor Society and Spanish-Art Club. She also coaches elementary school basketball. Adysen earned a 3.9 GPA in the classroom. She plans to attend

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RISING INSURANCE COSTS … Pettisville Local School District will see an almost 18% increase in liability, fleet, and property insurance for fiscal year 2025.

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SCHOLARSHIP WINNER … Stryker graduate Adysen Andres (front row, far right)

was one of eight seniors from around Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio to receive the Albright Gemlick Scholarship.

Council Hears Fire & Wastewater

Updates & Approves Holiday Extensions

By: Anna Wozniak THE VILLAGE REPORTER anna@thevillagereporter.com

The Montpelier Village Council met on June 10, 2024 at 6 p.m. Present were councilors Heather Freese, Don Schlosser, Nathan Thompson, Melissa Ewers, and Chris Kannel, with Mayor Yagelski, Village Manager Jason Rockey, Law Superintendent Robert Bohmer, Clerk of Council Molly Collert, Superintendent of Finance Nikki Uribes, Wastewater Treatment Superintendent Kevin Sommer, and Fire Chief Brian Fritsch.

This month’s meeting was special, as they moved the location to the Montpelier Fire Department. After the pledge of allegiance and a prayer, council approved the minutes from their May 28, 2024 meeting, May’s financial reports, and welcomed those attending.

After annual reports were heard from Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Kevin Sommer and Fire Chief Brian Fritsch.

Superintendent Sommer shared the details of the many moving parts of wastewater treatment. This spring saw more sludge than normal removed, and the age of the substation is resulting in some electrical issues that have been faced as they arise.

There are also some issues getting replacement equipment for the substation as well, as costs and availability complicate things further. Everyone was reminded not to flush anything other than toilet paper, including the wipes labeled as flushable.

Chief Fritsch highlighted the average age of the fleet is approaching 22 years of age, and detailed apparatus repairs and part sourcing.

Part scarcity was spoken on, and it was shared that the mechanic used by the department is top notch. There are currently 23 firefighters, with 5 to 6 on during the day and 10 to 11 at night. The goal is to have around 30 firefighters in the department.

Recruiting has been a focal point, with the department making trips to the high school to spark any potential interest in firefighting.

There is a push in the “Make me a Firefighter” program, which helps orient people wanting to get involved. Maintenance and repairs have been ongoing throughout the almost 50 years old fire department, and the flooring is looking at a potential replacement.

The potential rollout of a new alert system was then discussed, with it being shared that due to the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday this year, it was decided to approve July 5th as an Employee Appreciation Day, with village offices closed. December 23rd was also ap-

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APPRECIATION … Out of appreciation for the village employees and their hard work, on the recommendation of Village Manager Jason Rockey and Councilor Heather Freese, two additional days around Independence Day and Christmas were approved for holiday closure this year.

proved as an Employee Appreciation Day due to this year’s falling of Christmas and Christmas Eve in the middle of the week.

Electric equipment was then approved for purchase to make improvements off of Madison Street, with new transformers, poles, and lights. This purchase was approved on its first reading after a suspension of the rules.

A resolution approving the 0.2% Fire and Police Tax Levy was then given its first reading and the second reading of rezoning 601 Mill Street was then given, with council being asked if there were any further questions.

With no further questions, the second reading was approved.

The income tax report was then shared, with council approving the figures as presented. Administrator Rockey shared that the drainage project is finishing up, with the materials for the helical piers being delivered.

Thursday through Sunday will see free admission to the pool thanks to the National Honor Society coin drive donation to the Friends of the Park.

Downtown cruise ins and a Civic League sponsored farmers market began June 11, with the second of Tuesday through August seeing 5 to 8 p.m. activities.

With nothing further to address, council voted at 6:50 p.m. to adjourn, set to meet next June 24, 2024.

Swanton Police To Create Database Of Homes With Security Cameras

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

During the most recent meeting of the Swanton Village Council, Mayor Neil Toeppe reported the Swanton Police Department is working on a plan to generate a database listing all residents who have security cameras on their property in order to better reach out when someone may have caught a crime on video.

Toeppe said the department first needs to get their computers networked with the police vehicles in order for officers to be able to connect in real time to the database.

"They will not be able to access residents' security systems but rather know what residents have systems that they can readily contact and ask for permission to review videos," he said. "This database will remain confidential and only be in the possession of the police department."

FIRE ENGINE SALE

With a new fire truck on the way, the council voted to authorize the sale of the Swanton Fire and Rescue Division's engine that is no longer in service. The Ney-Washington Township Fire Department is purchasing the old truck for $115,000.

The council also approved the sale of a police interceptor, a 250-gallon skid unit, a snow machine, a boat, a fifthwheel camper, an RV, and a handheld mobile computer as surplus items.

All the items were passed on an

emergency basis and are final and effective immediately.

OTHER BUSINESS

The council approved an ordinance authorizing the village administrator to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for that agency to perform bridge rehabilitation, pavement resurfacing, and related work on State Route 64. It was passed on an emergency basis.

The council approved an ordinance making "needed clarifications and addition" to the regulations for heavy industrial districts, or "M-2" districts. Other needed rewrites and updates were also included.

The council gave final approval to ordinances setting the streetlight and leaf collection fees for residents, which have not changed.

The council approved the hiring of McKenzie Row as a part-time EMT and Nick Meko as a part-time firefighter/ EMT.

The council approved the hiring of Treyden Dunning as a full-time laborer, with his time split between public service and the water resource recovery facility.

The public portion of the meeting ended with the council going into executive session for the purpose of considering personnel compensation.

The next regular meeting of the Swanton Village Council will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 24 at 219 Chestnut Street.

Edgerton Now Home To Little Library

Main Street Farmers Market Brings More To Montpelier Cruise-In Car Show

By: Anna Wozniak

THE VILLAGE REPORTER anna@thevillagereporter.com

As the kids get out of school and the temperatures reach seasonal heights, the Village of Montpelier has been keeping in mind how to keep residents

entertained throughout the dog days of summer.

On top of their great parks, pool, and walking trails has been the Empire Street Cruise-In, which takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every other Tuesday.

This year, a new aspect has made

its debut, and the alley off of Main Street is now being utilized for a coinciding farmers market.

Everyone was excited to check out what the alley had to offer, and the Montpelier Civic League can safely say the endeavor was a success. This was the first cruise-in of the year, with

each one having its own theme. June 25th will see a St. Patrick’s Day theme, July 9th Mardi Gras, July 23rd Disney, and August 13th’s super cruise will see a thanksgiving theme, and the last cruise-in on August 27th will see a Rose Parade theme.

REPORTER

STREET CRUISE-IN … Visitors were happy to take part in a Montpelier tradition while getting out of the house to come and see what cruised into the Montpelier Empire Street Cruise-In.

MAIN STREET MARKET … The farmers market coinciding with the Empire Street Cruise-In was held in the alley off of Main Street. There were handmade wares and fresh vegetables for visitors to peruse as they gave downtown Montpelier a visit.

The Village of Edgerton’s Mayor Robert Day was proud to announce the addition of a little library. As the weather warms up and people become more active, this little library will allow 24 / 7 access to reading materials. The box, donated by The Bryan Times, was the idea of Edgerton’s Jilleena Goebel. With the help of summer intern Karissa Merillat, who painted the box, the little library went from an idea to an actuality.

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LITTLE LIBRARY … The new little library is located between Day Carpet and Studio 34 and was done with the help of Jilleena Goebel (left) and Karissa Merillat (right).

Pulaski Garden Club Learns About Backyard Ponds

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BACKYARD PONDS … Pictured is Brandon and Michelle O’Dell of Bryan who provided a program on Backyard Ponds.

The program for the June meeting was presented by member Michelle O’Dell and her husband Brandon. They told of their adventures of putting in a small Koi Pond in their backyard starting 19 years ago.

They started with a free form hole, then lined with a liner (like inter tube liner) and added a pump, filter and a fountain to keep the water moving to aerate and creating gentle bubbles.

Plants were added to help keep the water healthy and provide shade for the fish and provide cover from overhead predators.

They added stones stacking around the pool and in the water. Mulch is too messy and often gets into the pond.

They use pond tints to color the water keeping down algae growth. Aqua-safe added to the water as water evaporated and concern there could be a hole in the liner needed to treat the water.

They suggested adding water one or two times a week, plants also suck up the water and it evaporates. They suggested using a Micro-lift for the pond in the winter. Ponds need to have leaves and muck removed and this product helps with filters.

Plants can be added for color and camouflage and a corkscrew bog can be used in shallow water and blooms.

Variegated Sweet Flag is a tall decorative grass. Taro grass has flowers and fish eat the petals, the roots float and easy to start. Lilies have pink flowers and lily pads, looking tropical.

Other plants you can get are Water Hyacinths that spread, Water Lettuce are floaters, and Parrot Feathers in the water and all do not winter over. Put them in the water in their containers with holes

in the pots.

There is a wide variety of fish to add to the pond. There are goldfish and Koi in all sizes and the cost depends on size and they survive the winter.

You can get a heater for your pond and use as needed. They enjoy the wildlife that comes such as birds, frogs, toads, herons (that eat fish), dragon flies, and turtles come and go.

Cam Miller presented the arrangement for the meeting, simple but attractive. Titled Splish Splash – an underwater arrangement.

She trimmed just the blooms off several Alliums, filled a clear tall vase, filled with water putting a frog (arrangement holder) in the bottom and bent the stems of the flowers at right angles so to fit into the vase, showing the blooms at different levels within the vase.

Cathy Sharp spoke about our Succulent of the month – Opuntia or Prickly Pear. Cathy grows this plant and brought one of her plants explaining she would gladly give anyone a starter, but you need to take precaution in getting a starter because this plant has tiny little hairs that hurt and are not easy to pull out, and so Cathy explained that procedure.

She has had one of her plants for over 20 years. They are native from Canada to South America, and they grow fine outdoors.

In old business many members brought cereal bowls for a craft at the State Convention. Members are to bring extra succulents or air plants to put in the cereal bowls to the June meeting.

In new business Montpelier Park Dept will host a Garden Walk June 26th at 6:30 p.m. members are to meet at the parking lot nearest the pool. The July 29th garden walk will be at the members’ homes at Norlick Addition Place at 6:30 p.m. Work at the flower beds at the fairgrounds will be June 24th at 9:00 a.m.

Regina Partee tried the “peony challenge”. Pick the peony bud in the marshmallow stage. Remove the foliage leaves and wrap in newspapers.

Place in a plastic bag with NO water and put in the refrigerator for weeks to 3 months. Place stems in hot water and buds will start opening within 12 hours. A bouquet of peonies was shared.

The program committee will soon meet and is looking for new programs, and new places to visit for next year.

The Junior Garden Club meets on Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Barb Deetz at 419551-5738 for more information.

The door prize was brought by Connie Simmons and was won by Peggy Miller. Each member brought a plant to exchange, a great time to try something new. Refreshments were served by Barb Deetz and Joyce Paepke.

The next meeting is July 2 at 6:30 p.m. and the program will be by Carol Wheeler on Printing with Vegetables. Meetings are held at the Pulaski Methodist Church and the public is welcome.

Touch-A-Truck Event Held

At Fulton County Airport

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

The third annual touch-a-truck event took place on Saturday, June 15th at the Fulton County Airport. Children got to get up close and personal with many different vehicles of all shapes and sizes.

Playing with lights and sirens and learning about what all those fancy buttons do. The event today featured helicopter rides and airplane fly overs which was pretty cool!

The event started specifically for construction companies to show off their vehicles and then it grew from there as the event opened to other equipment.

There were many different types of trucks and vehicles at the event today, agriculture, police, fire, EMS, construction, and airplanes. There were food trucks, bouncy houses, and ride on toys for kids to enjoy as well.

“This event is free of charge; it is usually done in the weekend before Father’s Day and in the future, we will continue to do the same” said Matt Gilroy.

Your Mind, Body & Spirit

By: Cheryl L Garza - Bryan, Ohio

SING & SHOUT IT ALL OUT

Releasing unwanted thoughts, emotions, feelings and stuck energy. Decades of research has shown that singing individually and in groups is good for you on many levels.

According to science, there are key benefits of raising your voice in song. Singing appears to be a stress reliever. Researchers in that study found that the amount of cortisol was lower after singing, an indication that people felt more relaxed after they'd belted out a tune.

They also found singing reduces stress levels whether the participants were singing in a group or by themselves. There's a small catch though cortisol only goes down if you're singing in a place that doesn't make you anxious.

There is some evidence that singing may boost the immune system and help fight off illnesses. When you sing in a group whether it's a large choir or a smaller group the act of collective singing causes your body to release endorphins.

This hormone can help promote positive feelings, and even change your perspective of pain. Singing, drumming, and dancing in a group triggers the release of hormones that raise your pain tolerance.

The feelings of social connection, rather than the music itself, seems to be behind the boost and pain tolerance. Regular singing may change the way you breathe, even when you're not singing.

Because singing involves deep breathing and the controlled use of muscles in the respiratory system, it may be beneficial for certain lung and breathing conditions.

Studies have shown that the breathing techniques used were singing may offer benefits for people with the following conditions: COPD, asthma, cystic fibrosis, cancer and multiple sclerosis.

While singing alone doesn't treat or cure any of these conditions you may benefit from gaining strength in your respiratory muscles. Singing also increases the amount of oxygen in your blood.

Singers also experience improved mood and greater sense of social connection. When you sing together with others, you're likely to be of the same kind of bonding that players on a sports team experience.

Children singing and playing a musical instrument engage and develop a stronger sense of community and social and inclusion.

People with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia experience a gradual loss of memory. Studies have shown that people with these conditions were able to recall song lyrics more easily than other words.

People dealing with grief, researchers found that for those who sang in a choir, depression symptoms didn't get worse over time and their sense of well-being remained stable. Singing may be a good option for people who need additional support during times of stress or grief or sadness.

Since ancient times, philosophers, physicians, artists and therapists have encouraged the use of music for many health benefits. Listening to music in all forms is sound therapy and has been shown to improve your overall mind, body and spirit wellness.

Suggested ideas for incorporating singing into your life: Sing with your kids. You'll make memories you can all CHERISH. Getting into nature in a quiet spot and just singing and shouting as loud as you would enjoy!!!

Join a local chorus, choir, or song circle or even a band. For free singing lessons, check out the mini coaching sessions on YouTube. You can also search online for many music therapies of all kinds.

One of the best things about singing is that you don't have to be good at it to reap the rewards. You can sing on your own and as LOUD as you wish in the shower or to your favorite tunes on the radio.

Enjoy your OWN strong vibrant voice full of love and grace. My greatest hopes and prayers are that we can all share and encourage each other to live a happier and healthier more vibrant life.

Also, holistic wholesome living is seeking everyone and anyone who offers products, services, education, consultants and etc. I am putting together a community resource guide. Power, strength, unity, and connection. Please contact me if interested and as always be well and stay nourished!

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Board Selects Property Insurance Amid Rate Hikes

By: Jesse Davis

The Swanton Local School District Board of Education selected a new property insurance plan following an update on increasing costs and a breakdown of their options during their most recent meeting.

According to Craig Kachmarik, vice president of the Stapleton Insurance Group, the board had three options - a plan that increased their annual premium from $40,230 to $51,674 while retaining enough coverage to fully reconstruct all buildings if they were all lost at the same time, a plan with the same coverage but with a special offer to the school to only increase the premium to $47,284 the first year and $51,674 for years following, and a plan that would only increase the premium to $46,796 with no further increases, but with a property valuation roughly $7.5 million lower, meaning if all buildings were lost at once, reconstruction costs would likely exceed the payout by roughly that amount.

The first two options include a total building reconstruction value of roughly $78.8 million, which was determined by an analysis of the properties including a physical walkthrough.

The valuation in the third option, just over $71 million, was based on calculations that take building specifications like square footage, year of construction, and number of stories, and plug them into an equation

that gives an estimated valuation.

In the end, the board voted to select the second option, which included the more accurate valuation and the split increase in pricing.

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL COMPLEX UPDATE

Superintendent Chris Lake provided the board with an update on the baseball/softball complex, saying there is a possibility of splitting the project into two phases in order to get it moving more quickly.

With somewhere around $200,000 cash on hand, he said it made more sense to pursue some of the larger donors who have promised money in the future for the project to provide some now.

According to Lake, with $300,000 they could construct the game fields, fences, and dugouts, enough to potentially have fields ready to play on in calendar year 2025.

A second phase would then include the remainder of the project - press boxes, bathrooms, concessions, et cetera.

OTHER BUSINESS

The board approve a significant shortening of the schedule for increases to employees' vacation time. Employees of between one and five years receive 10 days off, while employees with 5-10 years longevity will receive 15 and those with more than 10 years will receive 20.

The previous structure offered the same number of days off for employees with one

to 10, 10 to 20, and more than 20 years of experience, respectively.

The board accepted a large number of donations, totaling $943.59 to the general fund, $12,000 for the baseball/softball field, $5,417.60 to the Swanton Elementary Principal Account, $3,375 to the Swanton Middle School Principal Account, $91.19 to the Swanton High School Principal Account, $7,701 to the SHS Leadership Program, $5,692.50 to the Athletic Fund, $1,000 to the Boys' Basketball Team Fundraising Account, $2,304 to the Football Team Fundraising Account, $2,760 to the Track Team Fundraising Account, $875 to the Girls' Basketball Team Fundraising Account, $2,500 to the Cheer Team Fundraising Account, and in-kind donations for Adulthood Day of drive-in passes for door prizes, coffee truck expenses, food for the hospitality room, catering services, and nearly $1,200 for Toledo Zoo passes.

The board approved a two-year administrative contract for Bailey May to serve as the new assistant principal of Swanton Middle School. The board approved increases to selected pay rates.

The board approved its annual agreement with the Northwest Ohio Juvenile Detention Center to provide education services to any students incarcerated at the facility during the 2024-2025 school year.

The board approved renewal of its annual membership in the Ohio School Boards Association Legal Assistance Fund at a cost of $250.

The board approved a spring varsity baseball team trip to Cocoa Beach, Florida, during spring break in March 2025.

The board approved a band trip in August of this year to spectate the Drum Corps International prelims in Indiana.

The board approved a variety of changes to the student handbooks for each of the schools. Lake reported the number of bullying cases confirmed true following investigation for the year to be one at Swanton Elementary School, five at Swanton Middle School, and nine at Swanton High School.

Lake reported the district had bought one diesel bus at a cost of approximately $135,000. The initial plan was to buy two buses, but the price was around $20,000 higher than what the district paid per bus in a purchase last year, so only one was obtained this year.

The board approved a variety of modifications to appropriations. The board ended the public portion of the meeting by voting to go into executive session for the purpose of "consideration of the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official," although it was clarified that only employment would be considered. No action was expected as a result.

The next regular meeting of the Swanton Local School District Board of Education is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10 at 108 N. Main Street.

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Amtrak Breaks Ground On Bryan Substation Improvement Project

clude making the station completely ADA-compliant.

The new station will also include a 350-foot platform, a station building with an air conditioned waiting room, bathrooms, as well as accessibility improvements which will include: new parking, lighting, ramps, and sidewalks.

”We're going to have a nicely well-lit

platform, that's going to be ADA-compliant and a more welcoming building and we couldn't be happier about it," said Amtrak's Senior Public Relations Manager, Marc Magliari.

Amtrak also informed the crowd that they have invested more than $880 million since 2011 in upgrades and improvement projects to 124 stations across America. Of those projects

20 have been brought into ADA-compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act from 2023.

Amtrak also spoke that they have high hopes of opening new routes that will connect Bryan to Detroit in the future.

The entirety of Amtrak’s plan is to connect from the east coast all the way to Montreal, Canada. This project is

another portion added to their expansion for passenger rail services.

Amtrak’s major renovation project at the Bryan station is expected to take 18 months to complete and holds a budget projection of $5 million dollars all of which is invested by Amtrak.

Ribbon Cutting Held At T&B Industrial Supply In Archbold

RIBBON CUTTING … A ribbon cutting was held at T&B Industrial Supply in Archbold this past weekend. The event was attended by numerous individuals throughout the day who also came to enjoy the company's customer appreciation day.

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

A ribbon-cutting celebration was held for T&B Industrial Supply this past weekend. The event took place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 15th.

The company has been located at its current site but has recently opened a showroom next door and has also made additional improvements throughout business facilities.

Owner Brock Ward explained that the company started out ten years ago in Napoleon. There, the focus was on industrial salvage, which is still performed today.

In addition, however,

started to bring in even more opportunities for growth. The addition was in the form of golf carts and UTV’s. With more municipalities allowing the use of golf carts in their limits, Ward explained that sales numbers have been continuing to increase year over year.

He also explained that numbers have been so good to the point that his company is the largest dealer for Vivid EV Golf Carts in the country right now, outselling even dealers in Florida, and business is still growing.

The company moved to Archbold following a separation between Brock and his former

business partner. Five years later, the change has allowed for growth and opportunity to take center stage in Archbold.

“It’s been awesome. I really can’t explain it. Year over year we have been seeing increases in revenue. We have been able to get bigger and bigger since adding golf carts.”

“Word of mouth has definitely helped to raise business. One reason why is because we pride ourselves in customer service,” said Ward.

Ward also spoke about his experiences since moving the company to Archbold. “I love Archbold. I really love the commu-

nity and we have even transferred our kid’s school from Napoleon to Archbold.”

“We love the community; the people and we couldn’t ask for a better situation. Everyone has been very nice and supportive.”

T&B Industrial Supply can help with all of your golf cart or UTV needs. Whether you need to buy one, service one, restore one, or even have an engine rebuilt, T&B can help.

The company is fullservice and has one of the largest selections of replacement parts around. So, stop on out and go for a spin.

PHOTO BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

AREA STUDENT HONOR ROLL LISTS

Archbold High School

FRESHMEN

ALPHA ROLL

Meg Ames, *Blaney Huffman, Irelyn Selgo, *Ariah Bagrowski, Kennedy Hurst, Anna Shields, Parker Bixler, *Bo King, Grady Short, Daylin Bosco, *Anna Krueger, *Griffen Valentine, Madison Bowers, Hayden Merillat, *Karma Wade, Rosemary Dennis, Brooks Miller, *Luke Ward, Ana Diaz, *Janae Murillo, Lucy Weber, Payton Dominique, *Adelynn Nafziger, Payton Weible, Raegan Gerken, *Gage Nafziger, Reagan Wendt, Brienna Grime, Connor Plassman, Aiden Wyse, Cagnee Grime, Jarett Rufenacht, *Esther Wyse, Keri Hahn, *Willa Ruffer, Ella Yoder, Katelyn Hancock, *Molly Rutledge, Geoffrey Yoder, *Corbin Hicks, *Natalie Schmucker, Jude Hudson, Tessa Seibert

HONOR ROLL

Jaylen Adams, Michael Funnell, Jessalyn Petersen, Mya Beaverson, Morgan Harris, Kaleb Reno, Makenna Bickel, Kaenen Helberg, Hailey Riter, Tyler Bok, Gabriel Hudson, Giovanny Salas, Ethan Bowerman, Carter King, Bronsyn Seiler, AJ Boysel, Emma Kurtz, Remmy Speiser, Scarlett Brehm, Daniel Leyva, Garrett Stamm, Katelynn Brenneman, Jace McCoy, Nicole Stevenson, Cody Cornell, Hunter Mignin, Courtney Stuckey, Lucille Cox, Bella Miller, Caleb Wanemacher, Judah Dominguez, Amarion Moreno, Treyton Weirauch, Eli Farbrother, Autumn Nafziger

SOPHOMORES

ALPHA ROLL

Eliza Bacik, Autumn Benecke, Samuel Bentz, Uriel Cortez, Charlee Forward, *Lydia Frey, Nicholas Fry, Mauricio Gaona, *Miley Gericke, *Irelyn Hug, Kaylei Kunkle, Elsie Mello, Gavin Miller, Lila Nichols, *Colton Nofziger, *Jaden Osterland, Savannah Rangel, Rudy Rodger, Brooklyn Rodriguez, *Avery Roth, Nikaun Kamali-Fard, *Evynn Roth, Adison Kinsman, Remi Ryan, *Emma Krukowski, Saydi Kruse

HONOR ROLL

Lars Soles, Curtis Springer, Kevin Alcazar Arrizon, Kassie Gigax, CJ Arroyo-Thompson, Jason Grime, Olivia Baden, Jace Beck, Autumn Brennan, Max Burrowes, Addilyn Cadwell, Jace Castillo, Isabela Cervantes, Josiah Dominguez, Sean Garcia, Julia Hite, Brynn Hurst, Kaden Kruse, Wyatt Lumbrezer, Estella Martin, Dane Miller, Makenzie Miller, Kira Murillo, Lexi Ripke, Ashton Stuckey, Makena Thiel, Alana Tracz, Kylie Wanemacher, Jadelynn Whitacre, Liana Rodriguez, Kobe Schrock, Nautia Shankster, Mya Sproles, Riley Stuckey, Joel Ward, Joseph Williams, Sahara Wissink

JUNIORS

ALPHA ROLL Brielle Baker, *Callie Casey, Izabella Chapa, Aniyah Copeland, *Keely Culler, Kirsten DeLong, Hannah Downing, Elliot Emmons, *Elizabeth Francis, Jayden Gensler, *Violet Houck, *Kurt Krueger

HONOR ROLL Tess Ames, Taelor Baden, Mason Bickel, Simon Fritz, Emma Groves, Caleb Harrow, Baptiste Herault, Landynn Krugh, Carter Kruse, Oliver MacDonald, Grace Meyer, Julisa Nafziger, Tessa Nafziger, Preston Nofziger, Emerson O'Brien, Alanna Pedraza, Joshua Reeb, Raegan Rutledge, Oliver Seibert, Madden Valentine, Evan Wendt, Lydia Wyse, Augusta Martin, Chezney Miller, Leah Nafziger, Jesse Nofziger, Micah Nofziger, Tyler Perry, Broden Piercefield, Alanna Plassman, Zachary Short, Tristan Wyse

SENIORS

ALPHA ROLL Brady Bacik, *Aiden Kruse, *Madeline Short, *Tayanna Bagrowski, Baylee Lumbrezer, *Graceyn Stamm, *Cade Brenner, *Aaron Miller, Madelyn Steffel, Krystina Bryant, *Chase Miller, *Meghan Taylor, Aubri Delaney, Mason Miller, *Elizabeth Theobald, Stephen Diller, *Chaina Nafziger, *Ella Throne, Brodie Dominique, *Briena Partin, Haylee Valle, Hailie Hahn, *Cahle Roth, Bradley Voll, Asa Hudson, Titus Rufenacht, Anna Wendt, *Jackson Hurst, *Norah Ruffer, Emily Wyse, Chloe King, *Breah Ruger, *Cameron Yoder, *Rayne Kinsman, Jayden Seiler

HONOR ROLL

Nahum Aeschliman Lauryn Merillat, Christopher Aleshire, Cailin Nafziger, Jacob Aleshire, Lance Ramirez, Brodie Bailey, Jaci Ripke, Kaylen Behnfeldt,

Yrineo Rodriguez, MacKenzie Brennan, Mason Siegel, Brennan Garrow, Katelyn Stoner, Josiah Gomez, Hannah Warren, Ian Grime, Madison Whaley, Nyah Grime, Kaylyn Woodby, Charles Jones, Karis Wyse, Nathan Juarez, Tyler Wyse, Alyssa Lloyd

FOUR COUNTY JUNIORS

ALPHA ROLL

Kelsey Aeschliman, Kole Boettger, Violet Houck, *Kennedy Lloyd, Danika Cunningham, *Jeremiah Mermer, Miya Day, Kaylee Rodriguez, *Trisha Rupp

HONOR ROLL Karlee Detmer, Raelynn Hoffman-Gross, Kennedy Fitzenreiter, Carter Kruse, Shelby Fry, Trinity Lauber, Carter Grime, Ella Grime, Tyler Strong, Addison Thompson

FOUR COUNTY SENIORS

ALPHA ROLL

Kierra Gore, *Blake Grime, *Kyle Hageman, *Jackson Keiser, *Jenae Kinsman, Mariah Mignin, *Alayna Perez, Gabriella Rodriguez, *Jordan Rodriguez, Makaela Waites, *Arrianna Wissink

HONOR ROLL

Lydia Epling, Santiago Garcia, Jordan Massengill, Bryce Meyers, Kaylee Plassman, Rebecca Rupp, River Ryan, Kara Schnitkey, Meghan Stantz, Anthony Williams *denotes 4.0

Archbold Middle School

5TH GRADE

Kolton Ackerman, Alexa Alt, Keira Altaffer, Carson Baden, Hollyce Baun, Luke Beck, Gunther Bentley, Sarina Booth, Juan Castellano, Leo Curry, Jaxson DeVries, Lilli Dominique, Declan Dominique, Levi Evans, Robert Flores, Katelyn Fry, Charlotte Gearig, Emagene Gracia, Lucas Grieser, Taris Henson, Mae King, Clara Krueger, Ruby Krueger, Eyan Krukowski, Linus Kunesh, Vaughn Langenderfer, Oliver Lauber, Sawyer Lauber, Daylen Lawson, Laila Lewis, Parker Livensparger, Timothy Lloyd, Dawsyn Martinez, Anna Meyer, Mycah Miles, Lyla Miller, Tobin Nafziger, Avera Parliament, Quinn Petrea, Kade Pierson, Tessa Rufenacht, Poppy Rupp, Tyler Rupp, Elijah Serrano, Marian Shields, Abigail Stevens, Owen Stewart, Carson Stuckey, Lowen Stuckey, Wyatt Stuckey, Jadon Verhoff, Trevor Weirauch, Presley Wyse, Ashley Wyse, Eliana Wyse, Trevor Yoder

6TH GRADE

Kit Ames, Oliver Babcock, Albert Babcock IV, Asher Bacik, Alex Baden, Jamian Baer, Tristan Bagrowski, Kayla Benecke, Ellison Benecke, Adelle Bentley, Brynlee Bowerman, Claire Bowers, Baylen Cordes, Grant Cover, Maci Cox, Naomi Curry, Jason DeVries, Addison Dominique, Ayla Figgins, Violet Frey, Allison Gaona, Mason Gerken, Bronzen Glore, Grace Graber, Caston Grime, Zayd Guelde, Samantha Hancock, Adelaida Hernandez, McKayla Hite, Kemper Hug, Eli King, Noah Krueger, Kali Lantz, Augustus Legato, Jazzmyn Lopez, Sophia Mendez, Kaed Merillat,

Daxton Meyer, Charlotte Meyer, Madison Mignin, Syrena Mignin, Alexis Miller, Lorelei Miller, Maci Morrow, Brooklyn Moyer, Trey Nafziger, Brooklyn Nafziger, Kane Overmier, Ava Piercefield, Andilyn Pinter, Emerlyn Pinter, Audree Plassman, Kaydence Prosser, Ian Quick, Collin Rodriguez, Laelah Rodriguez, Taylor Rufenacht, Gradyn Rupp, Zoey Sauder, Libey Sauder, Cecelia Seibert, Nicole Siler, Henry Throne, Avery Waldfogel, Harper Yedica

7TH GRADE

Carson Armstrong, Walker Armstrong, Brynlynn Atkinson, Gideon Banfield, Matthew Barnhart, Amariah Beck, Tyson Bosco, Brenden Bosco, Zara Bowen, DeAngelo Brown, Liliana Bryant, Kenadee Burrowes, Zoi Carlin, Gabriel Cowgill, Mylee Dominique, Elizabeth Draggoo, Brianna Draggoo, Logan Emmons,

Weston Farbrother, Naomi Francis, Jasper Fruth, Sadie Hausch, Ansynn Jagger, Attalynn Jagger, Zachary Krueger, Eli Krueger, Ethan Krukowski, Isaiah Lopez, Colton McCarthy, Layne Miller, Lillian Miller, Jessa Mohring, Taeya Moyer, Eliana Nafziger, Clayton Nafziger, Briella Nafziger, Braxton Nofziger, Jovie Nofziger, Olivia Perez, Zechariah Rodriguez, David Rose, Liza Rufenacht, Brody Rufenacht, Ginger Ruffer, Logan Ruffer, Jude Rutledge, Demi Short, Maks Stuckey, Kylie Swietzer, Andrew Taylor, Gentry Valentine, Javery Valentine, Aubree Vandock, Elijah Verhoff, Kenzie Wanemacher, Tatum Wanemacher, Levi Ward, Jack Weber, Derek Wyse, Hailey Youngquist, Imani Zimmerman

8TH GRADE

Corbin Baden, Raimy Baez, Claire Bailey

AREA STUDENT HONOR ROLL LISTS “THE VILLAGE REPORTER”

Archbold Middle School (Continued)

Norah-Lynn Beck, Brody Beck, Garrett Beck, Anderson Bentley, Jace Bernath, Layla Borden, Ethan Bowman, Reece Bunke, Meg Burkholder, Madison Burkle, Delilah Chapa, Lillian Cox, Miley Cox, Brady Culler,

Rupiika Dua, Lucy Engler, Emma Evans, Grayson Forward, Jade Frey, Wyatt Gericke, Brylee Grime, Brexton Grime, Callie Guelde, Aubree Hurst, Klaire Kern, Chloe Kersey, Kaelyn Kinsman, Karly Kruse,

Khloe Kruse, Tripp Langenderfer, Vivienne Legato, Katelyn Liechty, Kendall Liechty, Roma Martin, Maci Martz, Justin McCarty, Emma Meyer, Jesse Meyer, Jonas Nichols, Trevor Osterland, Kelis Pedraza, Tate Peterson, Vivianne Pifer, Maddox Pinter, McKenzie Riter, Addison Robertson, Harrison Rohrs, August Ruby, Elijah Schmidt, Kaleb Schnitkey,

Kirstyn Schroeder, Jesse Schumacher, Emersyn Selgo, Lilly Shipley, Collin Short, Sadie Sproles, Camryn Stuckey, Mason Stuckey, Dean Thatcher, Meg Throne, Blake Vandenberghe, Eric Voll, Braden Winegarner, Harrison Wyse, Jonah Zesing

Bryan High School

SENIOR ALL A

Hannah Andrews, Teaghan Blad, Griffin Davis, Rachel Fireovid, Kharma Gentner, Samuel Herold, Molly Hess, Noah Huard, Cassidy James, Jase Kepler, Dylan Koenig, Sabineh Krukowski-Ortiz, Brooklyn Martin, Eliyahs Oberlin, Olivia Saul, Marah Smith, Tabithah Taylor, Kailee Thiel, Anthony Tomaszewski, Allison Vashaw, Ella Voigt, Karis Wheeler

SENIOR A/B

Zaven Alyanakian, Cooper Bell, Avery Brown, Aubrianna Butler, Noah Diaz, Katherine, Dorsten, Xander Fackler, Drew Hahn, Ella Johnson, Olivia McDougle, Ava Moore, Mercedes Moreno, Katelan Nagel, Ella Rau, Vanessa Resendiz, Peyton Schafer, Mara Simmons, Manjot Singh, Ryan Spiess, Cole Uran, Caleb Warner, Ryan Aitken

FOUR COUNTY SENIORS

Emma Anneshensley, Dominique Bherns, Danae Booth, Kolten Cain, Rayner Clemens, Leland Court, Trevor Craig, Christopher (Chris) Damron, Blake Diller, Alexander Douglas, Anastasia Haas, Mason Hager, Hailey Hale, Delaney Harwell, Chelsey Haury, Carter Jack, Gracie Jinkins, Alea Johnson, Tavis Lucas, Caleb McCashen, Lily Miller, Brooklyn Nichols, Elijah Rose, Chasity Shadbolt, Emily Shutts, Emily Sines, Ryan Street, Jiovanni Vargas Velez, Kaylie Wallace, Shawn Ward,

Bethaney Williams, Austin Wolf, Ashlynn Woodbury

JUNIOR ALL A

Jailynn Beam, Lilly Cox, Hannah Devlin, Caitlyn DeWitt, Carter Dominique, Drew Engstrom, Abigail Goebel, Ella Kendrick, Hunter Kinsman, Dominic Malanga, Ayden Pawlinski, Lucille Vashaw, Ruby Vreeland, Hannah Warner, Nanci Waterston, Masen Welling, Xiao Xie

JUNIOR A/B

Landon Bassett, Mary Blue, Ava Boehm, Julia Brightman, Macy Burton, Gillian Davies, Brennan Egnor, Brayden Hall, Gage Hartman, Samara Hopkins, Aurora Kuhn, Emma Lambert, Alexavier Lane, Alayna Langham, Jahydon Manon, McKenzie Mason, Alyssa McDougle, Aiden Moore, Caleb Mora, Hunter Muehlfeld, Samantha Reineck, Lily Sampson, Alexis Shaffer, Aaryan Singh, Logan Smith, Chloe Spisak, Katherine Thormeier

FOUR COUNTY JUNIORS

Emma Barraco, Adam Bauer, Salina Briones, Braydon Buchanan, Gunnur Davis, Vanessa De Arcia, Haylie Federspiel, Nathan Fisher, Kierstyn Gerhart, Brian Graziani, Ashley Grymonprez, Mia Herman, Jacob Howard, Patience Johnson, Florence Jones, Oliver Jones, Olivia Kellogg, Annabelle (Aericke) Knapp, Abbigail Kohlbeck, Shaylee Kosier, Gabriel Ledyard, Rosemary McAfee, Kane Nagel, Kirie Phipps, Gavin Pittman, Chloe Ramos, Trenitie Ream,

Makenna Rohlof, Jude Routen, Halle Six, Cade Spisak, Brooklynn Stantz, Kohler Vitek, Raymond Walker, Kathryn Walkup, Abram Zimmerman

SOPHOMORE ALL A

Julia Allen, Josey Arnold, Nyenelleh Bradbee, Cade Carlin, Austin DeWitt, Emory Ehrhart, Nolan Franzdorf, Malaki Hall, Brady Jackson, Simon Kellogg, Courtney Kendrick, Jack Kennedy, Trae Krebs, Analicia McCoy-Martinez, Tucker Miller, Noah Mills, Alex Mortemore, Katelyn Moss, Ava Neubig, Jadyn Reid, Yris Reyes-Arrizon, Abigail Shuherk, Grace Slagle, Polly Sleesman, Drew Smith, Thea Staten, Clare Stever, Nicolette Stickney, Gavin Weaver, Jacob Wood, Ava Zimmerman

SOPHOMORE A/B

Dalia Akl, Khristopher Alspaugh, Myleigh Andrews, Avery Batts, Aven Bernath, Philip Berry, Harlie Blankenship, Arianna Brown, Addison Byers, John Dalrymple, Kai Dauber, Elleah Davis, Owen Davis, Makenzy Echler, Emma Elkins, Mya Federspiel, Konner Fisher, Anthony Foust, Tayler Fulk, Joshua Grimm, Khloe Hartman, Connor Hogan, Hailey Johnson, Ian Knott, Damien Kunsman, Nora Kunsman, Skylynn Lantz, Jaymison Longoria, Carter Luce, Samuel McAfee, Erik Palos, Charles Parkes V, Lillie Reasor, Raelyn Salsbury, Audrey Shadbolt, Tori Smith, Aliyah Stairhime,

Calista Stubblefield, Natalie Ulrich, Aaden Wallace, Amiya Warner, Tucker Watson, Jordan Wolf, Gabriel Woodring

FRESHMEN ALL A

Mackenzie Allison, Ethan Bailey, Kinlee Blankenship, Maxwell Burton, Nole Carpenter, Elijah Cummins, Taylor Dominique, Shayla Frank, Ethan Fryman, Irelyn Fryman, Zoey Gillett, Piper Hanna, Eleanor Huard, Olivia Johnston, Eric Koenig, Mhykayl Kunsman, Amiyah Langham, Miley Mason, Kassi McDade, Emme Miller, Nadia Moore, Malaki Neilson, Easton Parker, Mya Parker, Anvi Patel, Brendan Roberts, Ashlyn Saltzman, Alea Shilling, Nolan Sleesman, Carter Thiel, Kelsie Thiel, Kallie VanDeVoorde, Hayden Veres, Olivia Walkup, Brenton Wheeler

FRESHMAN A/B

Arella Alyanakian, Eden Alyanakian, Sophia Bible, Jraiahnoah Borst, Caylin Brenneman, Camden Bukowski, Elizabeth Culver, Ivan Day, Jaydan Deel, Matthew Devlin, Cassidy Dietsch, Victoria Fry, Katherine Killgallon, Pedro Lugo-Ojeda, Kyleah Mock-Hammond, Alexander Ridgway, Zakary Russell, Joshua Sampson, Emma Schlade, Madison Sines, Claire Struble, Jacob Uran, Makenzie Wallace, LeeAnn Zigler

Bryan Middle School

8TH GRADE ALL A HONOR ROLL

Josue Arrizon-Martinez, Christopher Clemens, Josiah Cummins, Chloe Davies, Evan DeWitt, Averyann Fisher, Noah Geren, Abigail Goebel, Adalynn Gracia, Mariyah Graves, Karlee Green, Quinn Green, Abbey Grymonprez, Adelyn Hake, Braya Hepker, Easton Kerr, Madison Klinepeter, Miles Palmer, Jeet Patel, Ana Pool, Lukas Reid, Breanna Richmond, Zachary Schafer, Colton Sheline, Owen Sines,

Emaline Slagle, Hunter Smith, Jeremiah Taylor, Connor Thiel, Wyatt Wakefield, Hailey Warner, Hunter Watson, Bryce Welling

7TH GRADE

ALL A HONOR ROLL -Rylee Arquette, Jada Batt, Lila Brock, Lucas Chandler, Cooper Clarke, Jozie Cord, John Deitemeyer, Allie Elkins, Nash Kendrick, Anna Kunsman, David Li, Sidney Luce, Theodore Luthy, Karli McDade, Mya Moore, Makenna Myers,

Cael Neilson, Sophia Raymon, Maxwell Rios, Bianca Rodriguez, Nathan Root, Easton Sammons, Rosalina Schwender, Lillian Shininger, Alexa Sims, Anna Slagle, Luke Spitnale, Cooper Vollmer, Oliver Weber

6TH GRADE

ALL A HONOR ROLL

Ahri Baker, Riley Bever, Keegan Dempsey, Natalie Gambler, Mallie Grant, Addalyn Hendricks, Zachary Hess, Moselle Huard, Sawyer Hutchison, Mack Inselmann, Aubrey Kunsman,

Macy Lopez, Gabriella Malanga, Trinity Sampson, Haley Strine, Jackson Vashaw, William Whewell, Nolan Wyman

8TH GRADE

A/B HONOR ROLL

Sarah Barnes, Braelyn Brackenbury, Cole Carlin, Liberty Converse, David Culver III, Kaylee Dempsey, Elizabeth Elkins, Leyna Englehart, Mollie Figgins, Kaileb Gambler, Alexa Goins, Alliyanna Goins, Rose Helf, Gabrielle Horton, Izabella Lewis, Cailynn Maag, Graham McCague,

AREA STUDENT HONOR ROLL LISTS

Bryan Middle School (Continued)

Rhett McGill, Lydia Meeks, Haylie Meine, Carter Montalvo, Keira Moss, Phoenyx Pessefall, Lily Pittman, Veya Plummer, Emma Roose, Lyla Routen, Reese Ruffer, Ansh Sharma, Mycah Smith, Nolan Spicer, Jacob Thompson, Claire Thormeier, Chloe Wallace, Breanna Winzeler

FRESHMEN

FIRST HONORS

Ailee Aranjo-Villegas, Noah Banks, Tyson Bower*, Zoey Brauer, Ava Fisher, Sophia Ford, Isabella Foster, Gigi Gibbons, Anabell Gillen, Hunter Heinemann, Leanne Hunt, Makenna Incorvaia*, Brodie Kennedy*, Zebadiah Kramer*, Lane Lopez, Madelyn Lowe, Haven Lucas, Carter Morr*, Dunham Padisak, Gracyn Pelton, Aubree Perdew, Chloe Pierce, Kailey Snyder*, Harper Stickley, Gabriella Thomas, Jason Wilson

SECOND HONORS

Archer Andrews, Dreyden Ball, Justina Bingman, Carlos DeSantos, Carl Dutridge, Hunter Elton, Jayda French, Ana Gilders, Jayda Graham, Bella Griffith, Alaina Harter,

FIRST HONORS

5TH GRADE

Jordan Allen*, Elijah Beman, Case Bilek, Aubrey Brown*, Troy Carrizales*, Miley Chadwick*, Carson Conrad*, Summer Dadisman, Ashlyn Daniels, Xavier Dehnbostel, Reed Elton, Jamison Fitch, Davin Flickinger, Breccan Ford*, Eloise Ford*, Lydia Goheen*, Jackson Gorsuch, Jonathan Gutierrez*, Jaxon Haley*, Bentley Harter*, Anthony Heinemann, Chase Holly, Zacchaeus Kramer, Aubrey Ladd, Clairabelle Langlois*, Reese Lester*, Chase Lintermoot*, Archer Martinez*, Emmanuel Martinez, Kinlee Massie, Gabrielle Meiring, Miranda Miller, Ariana Miracola, Aliza Molina, Nora Mossing, Jasper Myers*, Danika Padisak*, Calvin Reimer, Aydan Rober*, Anna Shaffer, Nevaeh Shaffer*, Tenley Shelt,

7TH GRADE

A/B HONOR ROLL

Isabella Alsobrooks, Ava Altaffer, Jacob Arnold, Jackson Bernard, Chloe Blanton, Payton Bockelman, Ayden Brown, Jacob Burnett, Jasmine Chapman, Aleah Chappuies, Josiah Collins, Trinity Cook, Erik Dalrymple, Finley Davis, Bristol Dominique, Charlotte Durbin,

Alex Garcia, Muhlani Gomez, Manny Gonzales, Addison Grant, Warren Grant, Korvin Greenwalt, Mason Grime, Drake Hall, Hunter Hancock, John Haury, Jeremiah Hayes, Brayleigh Herman, Rilyn Horne, Leiv Keesbury, Timothy Lakes, Ethan Longoria, Laken Louys, Kiara Marino,

Kaelynn McCavit, Kamryn Mills, Connor Monroe, Fred Parmer IV, Taylor Pelz, Robert Quillen, Grace Rachel, Camden Reasoner, Mellody Seaman, Harrison Six, Aurora Ward, Ruby Wright

6TH GRADE A/B HONOR ROLL Luke Avell, Coebie Brown, Alyjah Buehrer,

Madelyn Burlew, Ryan Carpenter, Liliana Clair, Curran Coffman, Griffin Davies, James Deemer, Ryann Eickhoff, Maddox Elson, Brynn Fitzenrider, Adalyn Fruchey, Jayce Hartsock, Casen Herman, Keighley Horne, Isaiah Horton, Brayden Hulse, Ace Imm, Charlotte Johnston, Sunny Kelly,

Delta High School

Miguel Hernandez, Kade Lintermoot, Brady Murray, Jackson Niner, Destiny Pelland, Jakob Russell, Luke Spiess, Clarence Taft, McCoy Tedrow, Jacob Walter, Addison Wyse

SOPHOMORES FIRST HONORS

Morgan Anderson, Gunnar Avery*, Claire Bates, Taylor Bernal, Madisyn Binkowski, Hayden Boulton*, Adrienne Buckenmeyer, Abbie Burkhart*, Mackenzie Clapp, Chloe Cole, Kara Cox, Adrianna Dunning, Nathaniel Elliott, Nathan Elton*, Wyatt Flickinger, Keagyn Gillen, Thomas Hernandez, Joshua Hildebrand, Elaina Hilyard*, Paige Hosler, Madison Inkrott*, Ava Kile, McKenzie Kruger, Madelyn Kunar*, Stephanie Kuyoth, Kalob Limpf, Jadon Lohman, Karalynn Longnecker*, Vallerie Manley,

Ellie Martinez, Kathryn Mohring*, Lily Mossing, Jackie Pedersen*, Tyler Ruple, Kayleigh Saeger, Brady Smith, Chastidy Smith, Noah Steinmiller, Ryllie Taylor*, Serenity Tedrick*, Abbey Todd, Gary Valentine*, Daniella Vasquez*, Tobias Voyer, Bridget Whitaker, Melanie Wyse*, Kaleb Yevtich, Alexander York*

SECOND HONORS

Emely Aranjo-Villegas, Emilio Arroyo Sierra, John Barkhimer III, Tyler Barnes, Gracie Boshears, Grant Cansky, Corey Case, Lucas Ford, Myah Grant, Jordinn Heinemann, Darrent Hess, Taven Johnson, Mya Martinez, Grace Maynhart, Carlie Mitchell, Carter Mitchell, Maverick Rhoads, Aiden Riegsecker, Dominic Salyers, Korben Samson, Abbigail Savage, Kaiden Savage,

Sophia Wilson

JUNIORS

FIRST HONORS

Skylar Boulton*, Olivia Burkhart, Gabriel Cansky, Cass Chiesa, Alina Clausen, Parker Cone*, Guillermo Crespo Hernando*, Evelyn Demaline*, Megan Ehrsam*, Natalie Friess*, Zane Galliers, Wyatt Gibbons, Walter Hallett IV*, Estella Hilyard, Landon Lintermoot, Adam Mattin*, Mackenzie Mercer, Kalleigh Mignin*, Samuel Mohring*, Brady Morr*, Trinity Nation, Elizabeth Schlatter*, Drew Smith, Lily Snyder*, Kendall Sprow*, Peyton Taylor, Shaelyn Tippens*, Kylee Vershum*, Carlton Warner Jr., Josilyn Welch, Slade Young

SECOND HONORS

Zachary Bower, Emily Bruce, Miguel Deeds-Rodriguez, Caiden Etter,

Richard Flores III, Camron LaHote, Caiden Lamb, Mariah McGarry, Kennedy Mull, Brock Sniegowski, Hunter St. John, Tucker Stricklin, Daniel Thatcher, Olivia Tipton, Isabella Vasquez

SENIORS

FIRST HONORS

Hannah Barnes*, Michael Blessing II*, Bailee Cape*, Jude Gibbons*, Anthony Hernandez, Hayden Hoffman*, Ashlyn Lamb*, Rudy Marquez*, Cayden Mignin, McKenzie O'Neill, Teagan Postlewait*, Luke Reinhard*, Sarah Richardson, Dakota Rohrs*, Justin Ruple*, Sophia Schneider*, Luke Snyder*, Jasey Spiess, Brennan Stemen, Avery Tedrow*, Cooper Tenney*, Delaney Whitaker*, Xavier Worley, Maximus York

SECOND HONORS Ethan Cone, Kendra Ehrsam,

Delta Middle School

Sophia Shepherd, Lillian Shoemaker*, Alice Sintobin*, Hunter Smith, Brian Steward*, Kensey Stoncheck, Declan Tilkins, Emma Walter*, Gavin White, Addison Whitinger, Rae York

6TH GRADE Mason Barnes*, Aviana Beavers-Spangler, Chloe Bernal*, Grace Creps, Blake Creque, Madelyn Edwards, Clark Egan*, Jaxon Elliott*, Paige Elton, Anavay Fetter, Kira Ford*, Jaedyn Gillen*, Brooklyn Gray*, Reese Gray, Gavin Hanely*, Brenner Hinders, Michael Holland, Kaliegh Hossler*, Ainsley Johnson, Ayla Kehle, Jael Lambert, Ellie Marvin, Jaydn Nyquist*, Sullivan O'Brien, Alexzandriah Pribe, Mia Rollins, Alexandra Russell, Lilah Sahdala, Malcolm Shanaberger, Dason Snyder, Jayden Spiess, Logun Stoncheck, Brian Stultz,

Benjamin Tedrow*, Madeline York

7TH GRADE

Drake Alig, Mason Allen, Cadence Barkhimer, Gabriella Carrizales, Carleigh Cone, Maddox Cox, Greyor Doxtator*, Indigo Drew*, Aaron Dunford*, Sophia Gillen, Raegan Gray, Cooper Harris, Carolina Hernandez-Cortez, Preslee Hosler, Paul Keefer Andino, Alex Keivens, Shelby Longnecker*, Samuel Martinez*, Eliot Mossing, Jude Pence, Braxton Pennington, Elizabeth Peters*, Willa Rosene*, Jovi Rychener*, Olivia Siewertsen*, Eve Smith, De Andre Springs, Adalynn Tanner, Zorn Treutle, Kendall Walter, Ethan Wilson, Ava Zeigler

8TH GRADE

Aida Alig, Hadley Beavers-Spangler*, Alexis Champada, Kamri Chiesa, Keegan Clapp*, Abigail Cousino, Jagger Demaline*, Lillian Druschel,

Noah Etter*, Emric Friess, Jensyn Gillen*, Mackenzie Grahn*, Juliana Griggs, Jayda Hanely*, Jakub Heinemann*, Lilie Hunsinger, Brooklyn Jones*, Elsa Kennedy*, Ajay Kern, Brady Kile*, Adriana Krise, Amelia Kunar, Kacey Lamb, Anna Lohman*, Bentley Lukaszek, Kylie Massie*, Jack Mazurowski, Destiny McFarland, Olivia Mohring*, Aleiya Moore*, Marcella Morris, Marcus Nagel, Talon Nation, Colt Reckner , Sienna Rhoads, Olivia Riegsecker*, Allison Ruby*, Adrienne Runkle, Cody Ruple*, Tyler Savage*, Aubriana Saxer, Jacob Schlatter, Kailyn Schohn, Cadence Shallenbarger, Brynn Sheffer, Aubrey Smith*, Mary Smith, Mason Smith*, Evan Snyder, Gunner Taylor, Maxton Tedrick, Hannah Tedrow*, Riley Tilkins, Margaret Valentine*, Bree Vershum,

Brooklyn Waite, Bryson Welch, Jayden Westmeyer, Sydnie Whitinger*, Wyatt York, Ava Zagarella SECOND HONORS

5TH GRADE

Sophia Bell, Breysonn Besgrove, Nathan Brill, Isaiah Demeritt, Aubree Duke, Aleaha Estel, Emelia Feeny, Thaine Gorrell, Jasmine Harrison, Hayden Holly, Bentley Kendrick, Mariah Krise, Stella O'Brien, Crue Olejniczak, Charles Rains, Gavin Reimer, Archer Samson, Ash Shanaberger, Taylor Sniegowski, Kinsley Vandegrift, Jayden Villarreal, Paige Warner, Paityn Warner, Brooke Ziarno

6TH GRADE

Matthew Arroyo-Sierra, Ethan Ball, Brody Carter, Aslyn Graber, Jager Irelan, Mason Lamb, Zelda Martinez, Mason Nagel, Nixon Niner,

Amaryah Sizemore, Leah Speelman, Harrison Spitnale, Kenlee VanSteenkiste, Hayden Warner, Aiden Watkins

FOUR COUNTY

FIRST HONORS Emma Canfield, Kallisa Cook, Makayla Davis*, Laila Deeds*, Lilian Fry, Riley Hankinson, Konnor Hawkins*, Konrad Hawkins*, Alexa Massie*, Jorlenis Murillo-Montalvan, Jade Pitney, Lukas Pribe*, Lily Reynolds*, Logan Riegsecker*, Breyana Staples *denotes student received all “A’s”

Lexington Pence, Rose Savage, Michael Sheahan II, Viviano Smallman, Ethan Snyder, Josie Spiess, Gavin Todd, Jackalene Tressler, Mia Trolio, Kenadee Woessner

7TH GRADE

Zoe Clausen, Cole Gilders, Ethan Grant, Armando Hernandez, Zechariah Kramer, Lauren Lopez, Roman Martinez, Jostin Murillo-Montalvan, Braxton Pennington, Payton Reimer, Evelyn Siewertsen, Evan Smith, Chance Tedrick, Grace Whitinger, Blake Zielinski

8TH GRADE

Allyson Canfield, Naddilyn Coulter, Anna Creps, Jacob Fortmann, Graham Johnson, Kaelynn Keener, Riley Lamb, Dylan Locke, Aireana Mull, Issac Newman, Logan Sniegowski, Melanie Tressler, Elliana Whitman, Randy Wyse

*Denotes a student received all As

Jose Fonseca, Dylan Harrison, Kallen Incorvaia, Ashton King-Scott, Caleb Lantz, Maverick Mercer, Eli Mora, Emaleigh Murray, Mace Reckner, Sean Smith Jr, Olivia Turi, Saige Walter

Jason Kendrick, Addilyn King, Zephyrus Lewis, Wesley Lupo, Brielle Martin, Kori Moss, Max Neff, Miles Northrup, Nola O'Dell, Xavier Oliphant, Laycin Rodeheaver, Remington Rosebrock,

AREA STUDENT HONOR ROLL LISTS

Edgerton Junior High & High School

7TH GRADE

ISABEL BREEN, BRAYELYN EBERLY, BRYN GEARIG, AMELIA GIESIGE, BRECK HESSELSCHWARDT, JOCELIN LOPEZ, AUDREY MAAG, KARA PEREZ, MADISON WILHELM, DEVIN YANTISS, Spencer Abraham, Ajay Batt, Melody Gineman, Kaley Hopkins

8TH GRADE

HENRY GERSCHUTZ, NATHAN KRILL, ELLA MAAG, EDUARDO ROMERO, JADE SAUL, BRAYDEN STARK, Addyson Appe, Peytyn Bake, Addilynn Bowers, Morgan Cape, Sam Dockery, Kole Fitzcharles, Chloe Hazelton, Elle Huard, Rubix Kaiser, Emileigh Kenner, Tanner Kimpel, Wyatt Slabaugh,

FOURTH QUARTER

HONOR ROLL

FIRST GRADE OWEN APPEL, Blake Beagle,

ELLA BOEKE, LEVI BOEKE, Mason Brown, Rylea Call, AVERY EVERETTS, Olivia Herman, Daize Laney, Abigaile Lindenmeyer, Kinleigh McMaken, Louisa Sonneberger

SECOND GRADE

OLIVIA BOEKE,

Landryc Smith, Aaliyah Spangler, Ruby Stickan, Fernanda Trejo

9TH GRADE

CAITLYN ANDERS, KATILYN BURKE, IAN CRONIN, JONATHAN CRONIN, ZAELYN EITNIEAR, MASON ELDEN, EVELYN GERSCHUTZ, MEGAN GERSCHUTZ, AVRIE HERMAN, KAITLYN HESSELSCHWARDT, TY LEPPELMEIER, LOGAN SAMPER, CARA SCHROEDER, NEVAEH TIMBROOK, Parker Abraham, Kyrah Ames, Caylee Anders, Amaethon Aschliman, Braiden Batt, Clara Collins, Karlee Collins, Anthony Feeley, Abigail Fry, Ana Gineman, Ava Gineman, Nethanyel Howell, Conner Myers, Bret Payton, Brantley Shankster,

GRACE BONNELL, FINNLEY CULVER, Paige Hobeck, Carson Jesse, Easton Nailor, Meadow Perez

THIRD GRADE HOPE AULT, TESSA GERSCHUTZ

FOURTH GRADE Wynter Aldrich, Corey Call, ETHAN CAPE, Allison Jesse, CATALEYA PEREZ, Loretta Roberts, BLAKE SCHROEDER, STELLA SIEBENALER,

Troy Snyder, Everett Wehri, Alannah Williams, Alyvia Yoder

10TH GRADE

MIKAYELA BURKHART, ALIVIA FARNHAM, JACKSON FLOWER, AVA GIESIGE, AUBREY PATRICK, KYLIE PERRY, CADEN SINCLAIR, PAYTON WEHRI, CARTER WITSAMAN, Chloe Cook McCarty, Jaden Dietsch, Parker Elden, Brady Everetts, Dezarae Goebel, Hope Hamblin, Kyli Hazelton, Cole Huard, Mikaila Naus, Orlando Puente, Bryce Schroeder, Brianna Shankster, Joel Stiver, Ava Swank, Benjamin Thompson, Raven Wagner

11TH GRADE CORINNE CAPE, CASEY EVERETTS, ADYN HERMAN,

Scarlett Stotler, Aronna Tuckerman

FIFTH GRADE KELVIN AULT, Audrey Jesse, FRANKIE JUHASZ, JOSIE JUHASZ, Celena Krill, Cayden Lockwood, Adalynn Malcolm

SIXTH GRADE

J acklin Brown, BRYCEN CAPE, ADDISON EVERETTS, NORA GERSCHUTZ, Carter Lockwood, Darius Mahrt, ELI MCMAKEN,

CORY HERMAN, ALICE MATOUSKOVA, ANDREW MEYER, HEIDI MEYER, GISELLE ROMERO, DYLAN SAUL, TRINITY SLABAUGH, Ava Herman, Grace Herman, Erin Jackson, Gretchen Keppeler, Keira Myers, Daniel Novak, Avery Perez, Evan Stark, Emily Stuck, Nathaniel Tomlinson 12TH GRADE

ALAINA BEAVERS, NESSA COX, CLARA GERSCHUTZ, LOLA GIESIGE, CAROLYN HERMAN, CAYTLIN LUCAS, OWEN ROTH, KENNEDY STUUT, KAYTLANN TIMBROOK, ANNA VERMILLION, Memphis Bayliss, Chantz Chrisman, Natalie Cox, Avery Dietsch, Carter Herman, Elijah Martin, Ella Miler, Eli Danger Sponseller, Alexis Vermillion FOUR COUNTY Ashlyn Brobst, Jayden Chrisman, Dane DeGroff, JAY DOCKERY, Ambrose Flower, ADYN HERMAN, Kobe Kittle, Braden Leppelmeier, Maddison Posey, LAYNEE

THIEL

*ALL CAPS indicates all A’s ALL FOUR QUARTERS

FIRST GRADE Owen Appel, Blake Beagle, ELLA BOEKE, Levi Boeke, Avery Everetts, Olivia Herman, Daize Laney, Louisa Sonneberger

SECOND GRADE

OLIVIA BOEKE, GRACE BONNELL,

FINNLEY CULVER, Paige Hobeck, Carson Jesse, Easton Nailor, Meadow Perez

THIRD GRADE HOPE AULT, Tessa Gerschutz

FOURTH GRADE

Wynter Aldrich, ETHAN CAPE, Cataleya Perez, Loretta Roberts, Blake Schroeder, STELLA SIEBENALER, Scarlett Stotler

Edon High School & Junior

High Honor Roll (3.5-4.0)

Merit Honor Roll (3.0-3.49)

7TH GRADE

HIGH HONOR ROLL

Avery Aldrich, Kenlee Brigle, Emma Buck, Rielynn Camper, Sara Fitch, Jaron Grove, Trevor Hake, Brady Hand, Paisley Herman, Owen McFarlen, Sarah Person, Clara Reitzel, Leah Siebenaler, Carson Stamper, Reagan Tracey, Alivia Whitney

8TH GRADE

HIGH HONOR ROLL

Chloie Evilsizor, Avy Hamrick, Mia Hawkins, Lexie Hay, Riley Hay, Kenneth Heller, Lincoln Kiess, Lily McBride, Isabelle Mercer, Lucy Morris, Parker Moyer,

Korbin Olds, Kyla Rummel, Alysa Smith, Addi Snyder, Cayden Thiel, Brady Trent, Wyatt Wheeler, Calaine Ximines

7TH GRADE

MERIT HONOR ROLL

Jaxon Allen, Izeah Armstrong, Isabella Blotter, Asher Craven, Amani David, Dayne DeRosier, Peyton Dow-Rosebrock, Connor Hocking, Braelynn Kinch, Parker Lucas, Parker Stump, Trentyn Wehrle, Ryder Wheeler, Kylie Wiegand

8TH GRADE

MERIT HONOR ROLL

Gage Cisneros, Lillie Collins, Mason Hake, Malakai Mawk, Skyler Whitney

12TH GRADE

HIGH HONOR ROLL

Reese Briner, Jaycea Craven, Martin Ariza-Gonzalez, Samantha Hake, Chris Joice, Zander Kurtz, Elliott Mohre, Ashton Oberlin, Kole Olds, Ahlia Peterson, Grace Reitzel, Kendall Siebenaler, Peyton Trausch

11TH GRADE

HIGH HONOR ROLL

Blake Baker, Cohen Hulbert, Megan Matthews, Mikayla Miller, Lloa Mountz, Kally Randall, Hope Siebenaler

10TH GRADE

HIGH HONOR ROLL

Kendol Brigle, Eli Dickmann, Brianna Fitch, Addy Fritch, Loralai Hawkins, Gauge Nester, Ella Osborn, Grant Reed,

Genna Ripke, Grace Ripke, Amanda Schwartz, Lillian Stafford, Shianne Trausch, Emma Trent, Abby Waters

9TH GRADE

HIGH HONOR ROLL

Makayla Anspaugh, Madison Baker, Lane Brandt, Alexis Breier, Trent Buck, Corbin Chrisman, James Detzer, Zoe Favourite, Bailey Harding, Danielle Juhasz, Alexis Klempner, Gavin Lash, Stormlin Osborn, Autumn Owens, Rylee Randall, Peyton Robinett, Nevaeh Smith, Eli Snyder, Kadin Stantz, Lydia Tracey, Becca Waters

12TH GRADE

MERIT

HONOR ROLL

Alyssa Adams, Brennan Duvendack-Hickman, Joslyn Horne, Skylar Osborn

11TH GRADE

MERIT

HONOR ROLL

Leyla Avila-Garcia, Anne Hug, Landon Nofziger,

Jo Paepke, Natalie Wofford

10TH GRADE MERIT

HONOR ROLL

Adi Briner, Jesika Dwyer, Briggs Gallehue, Devin Hoffman, Hannah McLimans, Madison Ogden

9TH GRADE MERIT

HONOR ROLL

Gunner Aldrich, Izaijah Allen, Isaiah Green, Lydia Mountz, Loryn Myers, Lila Oberlin, Aricin Rodriguez, Cale Sheline, Matthew Towers, Braedyn Wehrle, Adam Wicker,

LEAH

FIFTH GRADE

Kelvin Ault, Audrey Jesse, FRANKIE JUHASZ, Josie Juhasz, Cayden Lockwood, Adalynn Malcolm

SIXTH GRADE

Jacklin Brown, BRYCEN CAPE, ADDISON EVERETTS, Nora Gerschutz, Carter Lockwood, Eli McMaken, Adley Thiel

*ALL CAPS indicates All A’s all Four Quarters

Kara Wiegand

FOUR COUNTY

HONOR ROLL (JUNIORS)

Dylan Buck, Alexis Dulle, Olivia Fisher, Parker Kelley, Matayah Lash, Marley Moyer, Mason Pinkham, Max Radabaugh, Kyler Sapp, Carter Steinke, Lainee Wells

FOUR COUNTY

HONOR ROLL (SENIORS)

Clay Dulle, Haley Guy, Lance Reitzel, Chloe Summitt

WRIGHT, Johnny Canales,

FRITCH, Storm Goebel, Sandra Justice, KADEN KENNERK, CADEN LEPPELMEIER, Landon Perry

ADLEY

AREA STUDENT HONOR ROLL LISTS

Evergreen Middle School

8TH GRADE

August Allendorf, Ella Ashenfelter*, Lillian Bolger, Isabelle Bonaminio*, Waylon Damaske, Eamonn Daugherty, Aiden Dominique, Levi Emmons, Mariano Esqueda, Lilly Finfera*, Addyson Gleckler, Aimon Hill, Benjamin Hoffman, Alexis Johnson*, Landon Kiefer, Sierra Lauharn, Peyton Mossing, Ethan Nash, Sawyer Noe, Juliette Okos, Trinity Orns, Martin Patek*, Weston Placzkiewicz*, Lyla Radel*, Maebelle Rettle*, Addison Schafer,

HONOR ROLL

12TH GRADE

Jessica Campbell, Macy Chamberlin, Colin Clancy, Molly Daugherty, Riley Dunbar, Mason Emmitt, Emily Fischer, Cynthia Fritsch, Andrew Gillen, Caleb Grasser, Alexa Hartbarger, Austin Hernandez, Elijah Hernandez, Lillian Herr, Brooklynn Hinz, Luke Hinz, Katherine Homan, Rachael Homan, Kayla Howard, Ryder Hudik, Haley Johnson, Elijah Keifer, Autumn Kwiatkowski, Jason Lemle, Kamryn Merrill, Samantha Miller, Deven Mohr, Daniel Napierala, Lyla Nash, Robert Pennington, Jared Peppers, Raegan Radel, Grant Richardson,

Landon Trumbull*, Wyatt White, Carissa Wilson*, Taylor Wolfram*, David Wyse

7TH GRADE

Lucia Abec, Nolan Armstrong, Lila Baker, Bradley Bauman*, Dominic Bender*, Bria Berg*, Brooklynn Berlanga*, Ryan Brehmer, Presley Brubaker*, Hallie Bryan, Hayden Bryan, Leona Bucher, Jace Burgermeister, Jacob Chovanec, Mason Condon*, Blake Cousino, Chloe Daly*, Cillian Daugherty, Lottie Daugherty*, Emma Dye,

Rylan Encalado, Parker Fox, Nolan Garlick, Abagail Gleckler, Noemi Gutierrez, Daniel Hernandez*, Layla Hewson, Kennedy Hill, Aiden Hudik*, Matthew Jenkins*, Braelyn Klocheska, Kailynn Krouse*, Chet Kuszmaul, Eli Leininger, Zachary Leininger, Kane Montgomery, Keira Myers*, Jennah Obeid, Miles Paulson, Colton Rosinski, Preston Russell, Ace Ryan, Eliana Schmidlin*, Emerie Schmidlin*, Lana Serna, Maxwell Sheets, Liam Tibbits, Maya Vance,

Aiden Vollmar*, Natalie Weirich*, Presley Wilhelm, Callen Willey, Jax Williams, Addison Willson, Lily Wirick, Kassidy Zeigler*, Zoe Zoltowski, Deanna Zuccarell 6TH GRADE Lincoln Barnes* Brady Berg, Emma Braunreuther, Breanna Brown, Carly Condon*, Carly Cook*, Hayden Cymbolin*, Henry Damaske*, Kenna Dilley*, Mason Dineen, Loralai Doble*, Lane Eisel, Leona Finfera, Delilah Fitzpatrick, Noah Gangway*,

Brayden Gillen, Braelynn Goedde, Eli Hansel, Landon Hogan*, Jaxson Holman, Anton Hubbard, Braxten Hudik*, Rylan Husted, Sophia Keller, Taylor Kiefer*, Wesley Kovar, Aiden Kreuz, Averie Lemle, Alaina Madrigal, Tyler Manz*, Denver Maynhart, Peyton McDowell, Taytum Mika, Amal Moussa*, Jersie Mulinix, Sean Murry, Kodi Nickless, Abigail Niner, Caden Nofziger*, Kora Nowowiejski*, Sebastian Ochs, Ashton Pixley, Jackson Ricard,

Evergreen High School

Courtney Robertson, Barrett Roesti, Nicholas Rosinski, Alan Schudel, Brodie Setmire, Paige Shively, Brooke Sintobin, Lanegan Smallman, Adam Smith, Jesse Spradlin, Diesel Stoyko, Jack Stublesk, Rebekah VanWormer, Hannah Wilson, Tyson Woodring, Kendall Wyse, Zack Zattau

11TH GRADE

Annabelle Abec, Caden Beier, Jada Blanchard, Olivia Bonaminio, Maddison Brehmer, Hannah Brown, Ella Burgermeister, Jonaven Camacho, Ali Corbin, Hannah Damaske, Mary Daugherty, Kennedy Emmitt, Marisol Esqueda, Andrew Fox, Alexander Fritsch, John Gillen, Brookelyn Gleckler,

We Specialize in Hauling Scrap, Aggregates & Grains

Lydia Gleckler, Meegan Gleckler, Mason Good, Isaac Hansel, Jon Hawkins Jr., Addison Hill, Ella Hinz, Callan Horoszewski, Taylor Johnson, William Johnson, Kira Keller, Addison Kiefer, Jazlyn Nelson, Izabella Noe, Katelyn Pfund, Gavin Raby, Sean Rafferty, Colton Robertson, Teyghyn Roesner, Jordan Ruby, Konner Sanford, Bentlie Setmire, Evelyn Shrader, Chloe Smith, Samuel Smith, Ella Smola, Brooklynn Spradlin, Brynn Trumbull, Layne Vance

10TH GRADE

George Allendorf, Andrew Bettinger, Brycen Bolger, Niamh Daugherty, Adrienne Dilley, Quinten Eisel, Blake Fisher, Sophia Goodson, Ethan Grasser, Samantha Harkey, Hailey Harmon, Lindsey Henricks, Breyden Homan, John Johnson III, Sophia Krempec, Sophia Liggett,

Bailey Lumbrezer, Troy Manz, Alivia Mitchey, John Mitro, Sebastain Noe, Joseph Okos, Kyla Risner, Lissa Roesti, Beth Sintobin, Ireland Smallman, Logan Smith, Avah Vaculik, Gabrielle Walborn, Olivia Weirich

9TH GRADE

Isla Beroske, Marlee Brubaker, Sydney Bull, Eloise Daugherty, Charlotte Dilley, Molly Elvey, Avery Emmitt, Nathaniel Emmons, Austin Gillen, Violet Gleckler, Alleigh Hansel, Ryan Hassen, Gabriella Hernandez, Tessa Hinz, Brendan Holman, Nolan Hudik, Jackson Human, Toby Kovar, Hannah Lazenby, Lanae Manz, Alyssa Marvin, Leah McVey, Brookelynn Miller, Alexander Mossing, Leah Overfield, Benjamin Parquet, Alexandria Paulson, Kennedy Peebles, Brendan Rafferty, Donivin Raker, Isabella Salazar,

Wade Stubleski, Braelyn Taylor, Adam Vaughn, Nathan Vaughn, Luke Woodring, Jacob Wright, Callie Wyse, Kate Wyse, Logan Wyse

MERIT LIST

12TH GRADE

Madisyn Adamczewski, Brooklyn Camacho, Thomas Cutcher, Oakleigh Gross, Joseph Holmes, Daniel Johnson, Brady Kanneman, Cory Kanneman, Shelby Moore, Addison Natter, Jayden Nelson, Austin Pontious, Sofia Rodriguez, Adam Schmidt, Gabriel Schwab, Ahreanna Shaw, Brittney Slane, Logan Smith, Hunter Vaculik

11TH GRADE

Aiofe Daugherty, Laila Felzer, Skyler Gomer, Emmanuel Gutierrez, Ella Johnson, Gwendalynn Lambert, Savanna Lauharn, Michael Laver, Lyndsey Marvin, Bria Matney, Zak McVey, William Miller,

Christopher

McKenna

Makayla

Bristol

Anna

Alieza Swartz, Josiah Torrence*, Raven Winters, Noelle Wulf*, Lane Wyse*, Collin Young*, Isaiah Ziviski, Cadyn Zumfelde* *Denotes All A’s

Rodriguez,

10TH GRADE

Zoe Abdo, Bryce Bettinger, Austin Burghardt, Kennedy Grabarczyk, Madelynn Heuerman, Landon Kreischer, Lilley Labadie, Brynley Lipinski, Cohen Myers, Ellie Nash, Landan Powell, Katarina Reno, Xaviar Robinette, William Ruetz, Shelby Sautter, Riley Studenka, Isaiah Topolewski, Joshua VanWormer, Kyle Wolff

9TH GRADE Benjamin Bates, Blake Boucher, Kaylee Buck, Kathryn Chovanec, Megan Clancy, Julianne Curtis, Owen Dohrmann, Leah Elliott, Jake Farley, Addison Grabarczyk, Kelly Hanh, Ashlyn Jackson, Austin Maynhart, Jaylin Prayter, Christopher Shrader, Lauren Valentine

Fayette Junior High & High School

SENIORS

NORMA AMBRIZ, HAWK BREHM, LESLIE BURROW, ETHAN LYNCH, MAEVE MAGINN, MICAH MAGINN, SHANE MAGINN, ALEXUS MCCLAIN, EAN MCINTOSH, HENRY MCVAY, WYATT MITCHELL, OLIVIA MORR, DYLAN NEW, NEVAEH POWERS, KENADIE RAMAY, KAILEE ROSS, EMERSYN SINKS, KEILER SLIWINSKI, DEMIS STORRS, HANNAH HALL, Jaden Collver, Caryn Priestap, Catia Reyes-Morales,

Jacob Rose JUNIORS

EVAN BEAUREGARD, LILLIAN EBERLY, ERIKA FETTERMAN, Jose Blanco, Zoie Brown, Sophea Eller, Caden Leininger, Savannah Ridgway, Angel Rivera Cortez, Aysha Shade

SOPHOMORES

REILLY BAILEY, ALIVIA DECKER, WILLOW MITCHELL, ADDISON SCHANG, KAYLA SLIWINSKI, KELSIE STORRS, Jada Adkins, Michael Becker, Lionel Cruz,

Mesa Gorsuch, Brooklyn Hiler, Sophia McClain, Zach Oehlers, Keagan Patterson, Henry Priestap, Alyna Ross, Madison Stewart, Laynee Wilson

FRESHMEN

Maycee Beers, Wyatt Bieber, Ella Conrad, Garrett Costin, Dario Fuentes-Depinet, Kaylee Harrington, Bailey-Lynn Jennings, Zander Johnston, Ethan Lee, Kruez Lichtenwald

8TH GRADE

KENNEDY KUNKLE,

Fayette Elementary

6TH GRADE

ALL A’S

Adrian Fuentes-Depinet, Ryann Hardee, Brooklyn Lavinder, Kamy Link, Everleigh Miller, Brooklyn Robarge, Peyton Schaffner, Austin Storrs

5TH GRADE

ALL A’S

Fennyx DePew, Blake Kessler, Logan Ohlemacher, Owen Opdycke, Tori Phillips, Elijah Rodriguez

6TH GRADE A/B

Natasha Gill,

Piper Keller, Katie Maginn, Braxton Robarge, Michael Seiler

5TH GRADE A/B

October Elliott, Leonidas Kopietz, Kasen Kunkle, Annabella Sallows

Aspen Brehm, Adalee Cook, Makayla Felder, Cru Lavinder, Morrison Maginn, Kasen Saunders, Brynleigh Savage, Dawson Schang, Monroe Simon, Ellie Williams, Brendan Woenker

7TH GRADE

SHELBY PHILLIPS, Grady Beers, Avery Berg, Tucker Johnston, Ally Kessler, Joseph Ohlemacher, Garrett Stambaugh, Charles Wilson *ALL CAPS indicates All A's

Jonathan

Hayden Smallman, Cage Williams, Carson Wyse

Shifflett,

Shindorf*,

Shulters*,

Smith,

Stirn*,

AREA STUDENT HONOR ROLL LISTS

Hilltop Elementary

MRS. VANARSDALEN - 3A:

Luke Dunson, Avelynn Frank,

*Max Gerig, Lynnex Hartman, Braydin Higgins, Maci King, Scarlett Runkel, Landon Sands, *Aria Schaffner, MaddyLee Shumaker, Lyneah Sly, Lyrk VanDyke

MRS. BAKSA - 3B:

* Bailee Bernath, Ella Brown, Patsy Crossgrove, Carson Davis, Xander Eidenier, *Eleanor Frank,

*Logan Gerig, Kasen Hartman, *Ronnie Miller, *Sawyer Nofziger, Blaise Vallejo III

MR. LEU - 4A:

*David Drewes, Evelyn Guillen, Chloe Hilla, Jordyn Miller, Aralynn Page, Armando Rubalcava, Adalyn Schaffner, Emma Snow, Jace Spires, Maelynn Stockman, Eli Taylor, Lylli Vallejo

MRS. DUNSON - 4B:

J Bauman, *Jase Eichler, *Kaiden Gubbins, Kree Jones, *Sophia Kuszmaul, *Macie Montague, *Evelyn Pike, *Tanier Sabins, Rebecca Stover, Celena Valentine, Mia Valentine, Owen White, Ainsley Wright

MRS. STEFFES - 5A: Sophie Beck, Makenna Beltz, Ethan Clark, Alaina Gamboe, Kenzi Gerig, Leland Mumaw,

Madilyn Pike, Keriana Sidle, Damien Stockman, Kaydence Stough, Giovanni Ximines

MR. HURD - 5B: E than Altman, Tyler Coressel, Amelia Culbertson, *Aiden Ferguson, *Cole Gerig, *Demi Hancock, *Isabella Hoffman, *Bliss Jones, Keira Merillat, Bryton Miller, *Brett Neely, *Mae Rasey, *Cambria Reinbolt, Gavin Smith,

Erik Thompson, *Braydee Towns, *Alana Tressler

MR. ENGLISH - 6A: Tessa Jones, Dane King, *Brayden Laney, Cameron Marvin, London McAfee, Aria Miklovic, Aubree Miklovic, Jaylynn Oiler, Kensey Powers, Libbee Schaffner, Olivia Schmidlin, Grace Schuurman

MR. GEIS - 6B: I van Barton, Isaiahs Bravo,

* denotes all A’s

Hilltop High School & Junior High

SENIORS

*Shealyn Brown,

*Ingrid Hoffman, *Dylan Siebenaler, *Alora Siegel, *Emily Serrano, *Emma Smith, *Maggie Wheeler, Dalton Bauer, Marissa Bennett, Kris Hansen, Raace Haynes, Joscelyn Layman, Faith McKinney, Julia Rodriguez, Olivia Rossman, Aiden Terrill, Kenzie Weber, Savanah Westfall

FOUR COUNTY

SENIORS

*Allison Patten, *Jazmyn Gehring, Amaryus Ayers, Anthony Eckenrode, Taryn Gillespie Alex Stone, Kadynce VanDeVoorde

JUNIORS

*Lindee Lammon, *Brooke Moreland, *Eleana VanArsdalen, Libbie Baker, Izabella Cardarelli, Riley Clendenin, Devin Dempsey, Julia Dickinson, Luna Guijarro Alier, Brock Kesler, Giada Rising, Savannah Ross-Yocklin, Alaina Russell, Conner Sanders, Landon Stuckey

FOUR COUNTY

JUNIORS

*Aidden Johnson, Jaren Dennison, Eden Mahlman

SOPHOMORES

*Lynley Day-Hemenway, *Hayden JoHantgen, *Brooklyn Kuszmaul, *Brynn Rodriguez, *Kenley Routt,

*Arend Schuurman, Isabella Ackley, Drew Bailey, Scott Bowers, Zakkary Cammack, Leo Cullis, Keegan Deck, Molly Dickinson, Austin Gault, Brycen Grubbs, Jacob Haskell, Leland Page, Anthony Pelland, Hope Potts, Jordan Schaffner, Lakota Siegel, Jonathan Stephens, Aiden Stover, Blake Tarkington, Brayden Tyler, Addison Vance, Addison Whitman, Nathan Wieland

FRESHMAN

* Maggie Altman, *Kelsy Connolly, *Halle Jones, *Aaden Judy,

*Bryce Peters, Kennedy Bailey Zane Burdine, Riley Carter, Jazmyn Castillo-Edelman, Sophia Crossgrove, Brennan Dempsey, Addyson Draggoo, Caiden Hartzell, Myah Higgins, Ada Karadeniz, Aaliyah McCauley, Camryn Nichols, Gyllyan Proper, Raelee Rasey, Fred Reinbolt, Izaiah Richards, Addisyn Riley, Loren Rodriguez, Micah Rossman, Olivea Spires, Aiden Stevens, Marleea Stough, Alexandria Thompson

8TH GRADE

* Akay Karadeniz, *Hailey Smith, Ayden Bennett,

THIRD GRADE

Alexx Belcher, Colton Bishop, Nora Brancheau, Emma Custer, Hadley Endicott, DhaMii Foster, Braelyn Harter, Alee Klender, Samuel Owen, Margaret Rosendaul, Lennan Shoup, Annaleise Sickel

FOURTH GRADE

Magaret Bible, Mason Endicott, Tessa Fleurkens, Aidan Hannaford, Abigail Luke, Breckin Miller,

Maggie Oates, Zaiden Parker, Kamryn Salazar, Bailey Shankster, Reddick Thorp

FIFTH GRADE

Isabella Barker, Jaxton Brancheau, Roselyn Cohn, Holden Miller,

Stantz

SIXTH GRADE

Jayce Feeney, Nolan Gibbs, Lillian Owen

Rachel Dickinson, Brooklynn Gault, Ian Hansen Anthony Jiannuzzi, Ellie Johnson, Bryson Kesler, Marley Martin, Emily Marvin, Adaleia Moore, Maci Roth, Ashtyn Sanders, Desiree Schafer, Grace Serrano, Evan Siegel, Aleigha Sieradzki, Addison Smith, Emily Suydam, Savannah Thompson, Gracelynn Weisz, Noah White, Hannah Willson, Araiah Yates

7TH GRADE

*Zia Siegel, David Culbertson, Tina Dickinson, Seeley Easley, Coleton Ebersole, Chance Elliott, Ariana Fuller, Dezirae Hahn, Eliza Higgins, Ahlea Judy, Mia Kuszmaul, Ezra Mahlman, Caelan Nofziger, Nayah Rodriguez, Alijandro Rubalcava, Carlee Schaffner, Ainsley Severence, Brayden Talbott, Emma Verdin

B AVERAGE OR ABOVE *DENOTES ALL A’S

Ivan Brehm, Samantha Grimm, Chandler Hartman, Bastyan Page, Lillian Snow, Avery Thompson, Tynley Underwood, Natalie Waue, Katelyn Yeupell

AREA STUDENT HONOR ROLL LISTS

Montpelier Junior High & High School

12TH GRADE

Brayden Brink, Morgan Buehler, James Camper, Emma Dauwalter, Addison Dick, Jewel Dugan, Paul Frisby, Emily Manisaeng, Chavez Martin, Aruara Michael, Kaitlyn Mills, Madison Paris, Jessica Patterson, Titus Peffley, Jaxon Richmond, Nathan Rummel, Noah Ryan, Hannah Sabatino, Victoria Sandoval Koch, Brayden Willms

11TH GRADE

Ryder Brown, Mariannah Burlew-Sickels, Jenna Clinger, Madelyn Hopper, Lyla Mahan, Jarett Malone, Gwendolyn Moor, Tyler Plourde, Greyson Saneholtz, Passion Stoner, Kyler Stoy, Kaitlyn Terry

10TH GRADE

Madisyn Bolenbaugh, Emma Brown, Griffin Cooley, Joel Dohner, Hannah Fulton, Meagan Gilmore, Kharleigh Kitchen, Jason Lincoln Jr, Colton Nofzinger, Arabella Pelland, Logan Pontious, Bella Ramos, Harlee Salazar, Hayden Sharps, Jaxon Stahler, Angela Stantz, Alexa Stuck, Zoe Uribes, Carter Waterston, Azlin Westfall

9TH GRADE

Madison Brown, Addison Buehler, Ryanne Dohm, Zara Fry, Braydon Gibbs, Kensie Hall, Magdelyn Jacob, Piper JoHantgen, Lillian Mahan, Brooklyn Mearing, Kaylee Mills, Emerson Moor, Logen Robbins,

6TH GRADE ALL A’S ALL YEAR

Kaedence Heller, Jaelyn Houk, Carissa Martin

6TH GRADE ALL A’S HONOR ROLL

Dayne Fidler, Brantley Oyer

6TH GRADE HONOR ROLL

Aiden Bly,

12TH GRADE

Autumn Anderson, Caden Baker, Katelyn Balser, Katlin Rodriguez, Ethan Beard, Joey Burt, Alyson Cook, Mireya Cruz, Sami Cummins, Alexa Dominguez, Grecia Dominguez, Jayden Forrester, Connor Gendron, Johnny Hicks, Hailey Hulbert, Gage Kidston, Cam Laney, Cayden Laney, Ava Livengood, Martha Marmolejo, Ashlynn Martin, Lilly McMillen, Cohen Meyers, Sam Moore, Paige Oxender, Conner Patten, Ben Pettit, Sawyer Rademacher, Lila Semer, Taylor Sherry, Brooke St. John, Darbi Stewart, Emma Taylor, Jake Turner, Ava VanAuken, Davis White

11TH GRADE

Courtney Ames, Lily Ayers, Harley Burger, David Castillejo, Estrella Cruz,

Dakota Brigle, Sloane Burger, Keagan Crivello, Jamie Deleon, Landon Eckley, Cambrie Elston, Gia Fiser, Braylee Groves, Sidney King, Eric Lopez, Brock McClanahan, Tyler Myers, Hayden Panos, Avenell Pitts, Jett Reinbolt,

Talen Denstedt, Isaac Dube, Beatrice Ioele, Reed Meyers, Aiden Scott, Gavin Shockley, Trenton Turner, Amara Wright, Madeline Zimmerman

10TH GRADE

Aiden Ambler, Jameison Benedict, Logan Clark, Gradin Cogswell, Islynn Crafts, Carter Eckley, Alayna Faunce, Parker Felt, Mackenzie Frame, Kaiden King, Cooper Lashaway, Autumn Lynch, Drake Massey, Lily McClanahan, Cailyn Meyers, Tyler Meyers, Tessa Reyome, Eric Sanchez, Brenden Solano, Emily Sprow, Brody Taylor, Addyson Turner, Rylee Walker, Aurora Wilcox

9TH GRADE

Kendon Brigle, Addie Burger, Anna Burt, Madyson Conrad, Kiara Crafts, Colby DeLong, Gavin Dickinson,

Liam Spencer, Ileannah Taylor, Olivia Thompson, Neriah Thorp, Henna Vela

8TH GRADE

Bailey Abrams, Brandon Clark, Lila Fackler, Jimmie Hager, Ashlyn Harter, James Hickling, Ethan Moor, Breanna Reed, Alyvia Repp, Ryan Riggenbach, Kameron Sisco, Malachi Smeltzer, Daelyn Zuver

7TH GRADE

Jy'Air Berryman, Weston Brown, Arabella Carpenter, Marlee Cohn, John Cromie, Braxton Henry, Karlee Hillard, Dexter Kannel, Klayton Maugherman, Nash Miller, Christian Nofzinger, Isaac Owen, Lilyana Reyes, Rowen Saneholtz,

Deegan Roth, Malaree Sines, Isaac Vasko, Tahvin Wilson

5TH GRADE ALL A’S ALL YEAR Lelah Carpenter, Quinn Fellers, Brayton Houk

5TH GRADE ALL A’S HONOR ROLL

Emmi Burt, Blakelyn Fidler,

Jaziel Dominguez, Sophie Eustace, Stella Fellers, Claire Gendron, Mallory Groves, Ava Gruber, Anton Hegler, Ty Knapp, Ernie Lempfert, Jackson Miller, Preston Moskwa, Carsen Nixon, Jackson Poynter, Talen Reinbolt, Abby Semer, Kaitlynn Sines, Alex St. John, Kade Stewart, Carly Taylor, Arleigh Walz, Zack Whitley, Aryssa Wilcox, Gracie Zuver

8TH GRADE

Desiree Abrams, Dakota Baker, Masen Boles, Andrew Caldwell, Martha Cruz,

Cianna Shoup, Abel Stoy

FOUR COUNTY

Miguel Alvira, Kansas Barcia, Dottie Lupien-Brown, Brian Oliphant, Gary Robinson, Parker Sabin, Aubrey Strobel, Emma Uyttenhove, Landon Fackler, Pierson Newland, Zoe Simpson, Carter Wade

12TH GRADE ALL A’S

Jacee Altaffer, Eli Fackler, Brennen Friend, Grant Girrell, Raegan Jacob, Noah Jay, Rylan JoHantgen, Meara McGee, Sierra Michael, Pipper Peffley, Katelyn Plourde, Abbygayle Ries, Kaylea Serrano, Drake Sommer, Kinsey Word

11TH GRADE

ALL A’S

Austin Adams, Dasha Ball, Lainey Brigle, Phoenix Brown, Kelsie Bumb, Jarron Dohner, Aleigha Hillard, Shelby Lockwood, Macy Miller, Emily Ross, Joel Saneholtz, Olivia Stefanelli, Jada Uribes

10TH GRADE ALL A’S

Preston Dean, Caroline Dick, Kaida Feeney, Bria Friend, Johnathan Fritsch, Aubrey Hoover, Mallory Hornung, Wade Mauk, Mason Phonephomhom, Kenneth Smeltzer

9TH GRADE ALL A’S

Baylee Davis, Payten Hall, Braylon Hopper, Olivia Kannel, Hannah Martin,

Owen Sommer, Sawan Vilaychith

8TH GRADE ALL A’S

Morgan Bechtol, Libby Bishop, Rowan Brown, Carter Endicott, Brayden Epling, Janessa Humbarger, Tyler Lockwood, Aislinn McGee, Genevieve Repp

7TH GRADE ALL A’S

Tyce Fleurkens

FOUR COUNTY ALL A’S

Tyler Conklin, Ellie Merillat, Makenly Ward

GRADE HONOR ROLL

5TH GRADE HONOR ROLL Garrett Adams, Jayden Bell, Carlos Cruz, Miguel Cruz, Gabriel Demots, Ginger Fackler, Harper Fraley, Kale Gruber, Randi Johnson, Warren Justus,

Bailey King, Leo Knapp, Alli Meyers, Addilyn Miller, Jamere Pendleton, Brooklyn Roberts, Layna Schrom, Gabriel Workman, Paizlee Zimmerman

4TH GRADE ALL A’S ALL YEAR Maci DeLong

4TH ALL

Grace Bexten, Isabell Birdsall

4TH GRADE HONOR ROLL

Eli

Yulisa Cruz, CJ Fidler, Briggs Fiser, Kenzie Hickman, Rylee Johnson, Gezzy Kidston, Mia Lawson, Ryleigh Likes, Thane Martin, Sylvia Meyer, Lily Moore, Carson Patten, Ondria Pendleton, Morrisa Pressnell, Leah Reyome, Jett Roose, Charlie Schrom, Jesse Taylor, Noah Thompson, Lincoln Vasko, Lexa Wright

7TH GRADE

Daisy Baker, Bailey Carpenter, Caylee Denstedt, Gentry Fackler, Easton Fidler, Matthew Hausch, Oliver Kline-Parker,

Adilynn Miller, Rebekka Netcher, Jocelyn Olmos-Gallegos, Jacob Poynter, Rachel Sparks, Tucker Turner, Tyson Turner, Maycee Walker,

Braden Workman FOUR COUNTY

Carlos Cadena, Erin Caldwell, Alizabeth Pilmore, Koner Rummel, Kirian Mercer, Gwen Oxender

Juliana Rojan, Kayden Solano

Emma Brummett,

Knapp, Jayden Massey, Leandra Miller, Abigail Schmucker, Allyson Wells, Hunter Wright, Allison Zuver

AREA STUDENT HONOR ROLL LISTS

SENIORS

Emily Bartoe, Morgan Blosser, Jada Brinkman, Josiah Burks, Chloe Clutter*, Grace Crawford, Darrin Fenicle, Jonathan Fenton*, Samuel Haley*, Trevor King, Hollyn Klopfenstein, Gracie Lantz*, Grace Ledyard*, Ashlynn Lugbill, Cassidy Miller, Zachary Morris, Trenton Moyer, Lucy Myers, Ty Nofziger, Jenna Norman, Ella Richer*, Joey Ripke, Oliver Shaw, Lauren Shumaker*, Sophie Sterken*, Bralynn Tanner, Ethan Warner, Mina Wesche, Lily Wiemken*, Chase Wilkie, Keegan Wyse, Karter Zachrich

JUNIORS

Shiloh Adkins,

Kelsey Bennett, Caden Bishop*, Kyler Bledsoe, Ben Boger, Alex Bolaney, Tara Crossgrove, Leah Delgado, Shaun Fish, Noelle Fox, Landon Graffice, Tobin King, Tyler Layton, Morgan Linton, Olivia Miller, Abbi Opdycke, Logan Paul, Grace Remington*, Madison Remington, CJ Ridley, Kendall Sears, Justin Sierra, Raegan Steele, Quinn Stickley, Emily VanDenBerghe*, Rylan Warner, Madelyn Westrick, Brady Wilburn

SOPHOMORES

Creighton Aeschliman*, Natalia Alencastro, Olivia Beck, Aiden Crawford, Echo Eash, Genevieve Galvin*, Kyle Galvin, Ava Genter*,

Josiah Grant, Grace Hastings*, Luke Horning, Macy Hoylman*, Jack Leppelmeier, Sebastian May, Renata Merlan*, Samantha Minchella, Dylan Mock, Kathryn Moore, Olivia Moore, Ella Myers*, Caleb Parks*, Naomi Richer, Quinn Ripke, Leah Roth, Gavin Sifuentes*, Caroline Sterken*, Rebecca Strauss*, Brock Stump, River Vajen, Carmen Vallejo, Courtney Wiemken*, Sophie Wilke

FRESHMEN

Arianna Adkins, Sophia Beltz*, Rylee Bevard, Ryan Bishop*, Brycen Bostelman, Railey Boyers*, Kali Delgado, Kayden Dominique, Carson Fenicle, Mason Graffice, Ava Hockenberry,

Stryker Elementary

4TH GRADE ALL A’S HONOR ROLL Liam Andres, Annabelle Arnos, Kelly Batterson, Broley Combs, Quinn Froelich, Wyatt Lloyd, Harley Nofziger, Joseph Stockham, Arminda Tewksbury

4TH GRADE

A/B HONOR ROLL

Eli Buntain, Aspen Cargle, Addison Carlin , Korbynn Cranson, Peyton DeGroff, Jose Garcia, Landon Goebel, Ayden Griner, Jeter Kerr, Caiden Martin, Lilyann Martin, Riker Nafziger, Leah Price, Lincoln Ruffer, Gunnar Short, Harper Woolace, Aianna WorleyPeace

5TH GRADE ALL A’S HONOR ROLL

Sarah Lotz, Aubree Munson

5TH GRADE A/B HONOR ROLL

Paityn Burnham, Ellingsen Donovan, Allicia Frazee, Gracen Hone, Autumn Lee, Dylan Mitchell, Kara Yoder

6TH GRADE

ALL A’S HONOR ROLL

Noah Andres, Elsie Arnos, Abel Batterson, Braiden Burnham, Mason Gilliland

6TH GRADE

A/B HONOR ROLL

Jenna Dickerson, Jayce Ramon, Mason Roderick, Brantley Shock, Addison Stuckey, Blaize Walters

Gavin Knierim, Caleb Lako, Sophia Loar, Jahzlyn Maynard, Josh Morris, Casin Nofziger, Grace Paxson, Paige Powell, Ashalyn Rice, Darrah Kate Shaw, Zeb Shaw, Alissa VanDenBerghe, Kendall Vickery, Tyler Wilburn, Jacob Wonderly, Kaleb Wyse*

8TH GRADE

Keegan Bird*, Relic Coburn, Addison Davis, Grace Davis*, Kendyl Davis, Hannah Fox, Alex Galvin*, Emma Haley, Samuel Hartman, Samuel Hastings, Camden Hogrefe, Kobe Hoylman*, Braylin King, Alyssa Ledyard, Keren Maldonado, Natalie Moden, Sienna Sierra, Baylee Tietje, Madalyn Wise,

Caite Wixom, Elizabeth Wonderly*, Sophie Wyse

7TH GRADE

L incoln Aeschliman, Jamison Beck, Zac Bergstedt, Evelyn Bieber, Khail Bieber, Locke Boulton, Paul Costigan*, Logen Dominique, Ali Genter*, Caitlyn Helberg, Zander Hogrefe, Dawson Knierim, Elaina Lugbill, Bryelle Maynard, Madison Miller,

Wyse*

Saint Patrick Catholic School (Bryan)

5TH GRADE ALL A’S Mara Luthy

ALL A/B’s

3RD

Joshua Stuckey, Jr.

1ST GRADE ALL A’S Chrystian Blad, Brody Farris,

Max Sprow

4TH QUARTER ABC AWARD WINNERS: Maren Stanley, Asher Faulhaber, Wyatt Welch, Naya Rodriguez, Jamison Keesbury, Mara Luthy.

Stryker High School & Junior High

12TH GRADE

Adysen Andres*, Hannah Atkinson*, Austin Batterson*, Jacob Cadwell*, Oliviah Clingaman*, Brooke Collins*, Janelle DeGraffenreid+, Michael Donovan*, Emmalee Fulk*, Alexander Johnson, Laura Leupp*, Taylore Rethmel*, Angela Soellner*, Zachary Thomas

11TH GRADE

Shawn Buehrer,

Brodie Campbell+, Daniella Cheeseman*, Daniel Donovan*, Kayden Guthrie, Garret Moser, Frances Musser, Jacob Myers, Jesse Stantz

10TH GRADE

Oliviah Atkinson*, Andrew Batterson, Reiss Creighton*, Tayegen Deming*, William Donovan*, Grace Froelich*, Kayla Fultz, Raegan Myers,

Co. Rd. 22A • Stryker, OH 43557 (419) 428-3161 • www.woolace.com

Abigail Oberlin*

9TH GRADE

Aaron Cheeseman*, Aubrey Clemens, Addalee Fulk, Kylah Plum, Ellen Shumaker, Jadyn Shumaker, Viviana Singer

8TH GRADE

W alker Atkinson, Abram Batterson*, Elaina Brenner, Anna Donovan,

Carson Hardy, Xavior Meyer

7TH GRADE

A verey Blevins, Ava Bowers, Breanna Cheeseman*, McKenzie Clemens*, Brenna Creighton*, Khloe Goebel, Madilyn Lasley*, Anabella Miller*, Grace Oberlin, Kamryn Oberlin *All A’s + Four County Student

05870 County Road 2350 Stryker, Ohio 43557 hogfarm@williams-net.com

Ty Morrison, Robert Opdycke, Emerson Osten, Graycen Osterday, Miriam Richer, William Ringler, Margaret Ripke*, Gradyn Rychener, Chloe Sauder, Brynnley Schwartz, Tobyn Shaw, Addison Thompson, Kaylie Thompson, James Thornton, Gibson Vajen, Nathaniel VanDenBerghe, Jaxon

Patricio Guerra, Lela Johnson, Alexis Killian, Lucy Rice, Karina Rodriguez,

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Swanton Middle School

Slade Wielinski

FIRST HONORS

8TH GRADE

Julianna Avery, Aria Bailey, Leah Baldwin, Eli Bolyard, Exzander Borstelman, MaKaila Bubb, Lara Carrizales, Chanteen Chaff, Doren Chinni, Sophia Connell, Mckenzie Cooper, Kinley Curtis, William Dominique, Taylor Fagerman, LilyAnn Gasche, Daniel Gayman, Brynn Godwin, Paige Gossett, Brady Haselman, Kamiyah Herbert, Gabriella Hites, Kaylah Holewinski, Daelynn Huddleston, Josalyn Kahl, Camden Kozakiewicz, Katherine LaPoint, Daniella Lozano, Cara Ludlow, Christian McCarthy, Stella Menna, Charles Meyer, Jordan Nijakowski, Cage Osborne, Harrison Pancoast, Liberty Pelland, Madelyn Pelland, Lorna Petruney, Beyla Remer, Wyatt Rhodes, Gwendalynn Ronau, Lacey Shinaver, Gabryelle Smith, William Smith, Evan Stambaugh, Aiden Stevenson, Marah Stinehelfer, James Teets, Austen Urban, Evelyn Ventimiglia,

HONOR ROLL 3.5 AND ABOVE

SENIORS

Skylar Adams, Ivy Adkins, Brady Arnold, Luke Arnold, Kirsten Bates, Faith Butler, Colin Camp, Jade Carman, Jalen Carrizales, Emma Compton, Emma Crow, Mark Fajardo Jr, Taylor Forrest, Morgan Gill, Audrey Gossett, Mason Hutchinson, Kaitlyn Ingle, Phoenix Kazmierczak, Cara Keaton, Hailey Keefer, Avalon Keiser, Makaila Levin, Jiaying Luo, Peighton Manning, Brennon Mersing, Samantha Nelson, Devin Nijakowski, Kaden Nofziger, Adrianna Osentoski, Alexia Ostrander, Christopher Patchin, Desiree Poling, Marlee Purdy, Adrionna Reimer,

3RD GRADE

Marely Villegas, Gavin Voight, Parker Wilson, Kaylie Young

7TH GRADE

Sofia Aguirre, Dixie Anderson, Colton Aytes, Addalynn Beachner, Leona Bolton, Leona Bourque, Layla Carver, Marshon Chaff, Macyn Clark, Gabriel Collins, Jazmine Curtis, Kenadee DeTray, Lucas Fay, Dylan Feuerstein, Lilian Foster, Kaylie Graham, Troy Hampton, Dylan Haselman, Gabriel Haselman, Ariana Jacomet, Daniel LaMunyon, Lainee LaPoint, Blake Litten, Gavin McFarland, Brooklyn McIntyre, Lukas Mendenhall, Layla Miracle-Werner, Inessa Mosko, Brayden Noonan, Logan Partin, Kylie Pawlinski, Gracelyn Peebles, Raegan Rominski, Skye Rosebrock, Makennah Schuchman, Logan Secory, Angelo Serratos, Coby Sharrit, Tori Slaughterbeck, Olivia Smith, Riker Stasiak-Irons, Thomas Stevenson, Lake Tipton, Emillio Torres, Dylan Veres, Alyssa Walbolt,

Vivian Weaver, Lucy Weigel, Leah Wilson

6TH GRADE

Jailynn Allen, Peyton Bailey, Chase Bergman, Madlyn Biler, Deegan Bowser, Carson Braden, FaithAnn Brown, Dalton Cook, Hudson Crosby, Hailey Dodson, Zackary Dominique, Josephina Dreyer, Gavin Duvall, Walker Fryman, Kourtney Fulton, Willis Gardner, Amelia Gergely, Nicholas Goings, Ryan Goolsby, Edward Green, Cody Hammer, Miles Hicks, Ella Hiske, Albert Holewinski, Brody Kahl, Brooklyn Kahl, Lincoln Kerstetter, Evelyn Keys, Brooke Knisel, Nolan Koder, Austin Koepfer, Camden Kozlowski, Kaylee Lambert, Ayden Leathers, Emma Leininger, Gabriel Lennex, Bristol Litten, Makayla Malone, Andrea McCready, Naomi Meyer, Kenley Michalski, Allison Miller, Gage Mohr, Sullivan Mortemore, Jackson Myers, Luke Newberry, Karter Oglesbee,

Dane Onweller, Morgan Piasecki, Sawyer Piotrowski, Jackson Rico, Samantha Ruiz, Noah Sherman, Luciana Smith, Maci Stinehelfer, Matilyn Street, Izebelle Swartzlander, Danielle Szymanski, Ella Taylor, Weston Thomas, Audrey Ventimiglia, Natalie Villagomez, Quinn Ward, Emma Whitaker, Natalie Yeager, Brooklynn Young

5TH GRADE

Paisley Abbott, Maria Avery, Bryce Benton, Lillian Bowen, Payton Brennan, Sienna Brown, Morgana Diaz, Asa Fields, Brayden Hamilton, Paityn Hendricks, Kennedi Hurst, Madison Hyslop, Anabelle Irwin, Isabella Jiannuzzi, Hadleigh Kessler, Isabella Kosier, Yuanyao Lu, Lucas Miller, Maya Miracle-Werner, Emma Mohr, Jaden Neitzke, Ryder Oglesbee, Christian Rico, Parker Shaver, Dylan Stambaugh, Liam Steiner, Kyla Tressler, Declan Tribble, Brooklyn VanWinkle, Elijah Varble, Leah Walbolt,

SECOND HONORS

8TH GRADE

Samantha Brandt, Devon Bumbera, Christian Butler, Chevy Godsey, Jack Hall, Carson Hamilton, Stephen Hartbarger, Carter Malak, Kayden McGovern, Conner McLafferty, Keith Shulters, Elijah Strong, Nicholas Trumbull, Carter Weiss, Kye Whitehead

7TH GRADE

Bentlee Bishop, Reagan Boyer, Carter Campbell, Ryleigh Chambers, Micah Diaz, Kylie Kania, Michael Massey, Alexia Munger, Jason Ohlman, Zavier Santiago, Levi Smallman, Ryah Tate, Emmett Temple, Devillio Torres, Nathaniel Voelkel, Weston Weber

6TH GRADE

Cannon Bond, Eva Cervantes, Lucas Collins, Aryel Cook, Yara Curtis, Lillian Daniel, Bronx Epley, Luke Gineman, Mariah Holmes, Preston Hoskinson,

Swanton High School

Allison Reynolds, Sydney Ruiz, Austin Shamy, Kalila Shanly, Kyleigh Shinaver, Paige Shiple, Sophia Stasiak Irons, Kinsey Stevens, Lila Walborn, Makenna Weitzel, Leanna Wilson

JUNIORS

Jessica Aleshire, Jordan Bailey, Ethan Bellner, Isabella Bonifas, Kaiden Bryan, Preston Bubb, August Clinton, Hannah Crouse, Ian Cutcher, Vincent Fanelli, Jessica Finfera, Ronin Fontana, Ava Friedman, Charlie Griffin, Natalya Hall, Lily Hampton, Henry Hartford, Benjamin Heckert, Emma Hindall, Michael Holtsberry, Kelissa James, Murad Marashdeh, Madison Massey, Riah McAllister, Makenna Mortemore, Hayden Osentoski,

Lillian Osentoski, Sydney Pitzen, Mazin Rukieh, Jacob Rybak, Matilde Salani, Cole Steward, Lillyanna Valderas, Lilyann Wilson, Charles Wood, Miranda Yeager, Keagan Young, Zoie Zawodni

SOPHOMORES

Cheyenne Alexander, Gabrielle Alexander, Grace Anderson, Lauren Bettinger, Terek Black, Lyla Carrizales, Matthew Chovan, Serennah Coburn, Asher Cook, Jordan Deaver, Payton Detray, Madelaine Diaz, Izabella Donald, Alexa Faber, Emma Forrest, Hailey Frosch, Chase Godwin, Josephine Hummel, Noah Kellogg, Jordan Kline, Traeton Kure, Carli LaGrange, Drew LaPoint, Ava Lewis, Luke Marlow,

Connor Mitchey, Brady O'Shea, Hudson Pancoast, Autumn Pelland, Logan Phoenix, Jordyn Ramirez, Bridget Reynolds, Lauren Reynolds, Audrey Robinson, Anna Rukieh, Elizabeth Saunders, Blake Schmidt, Zach Smith, Gabe Stevens, Ethan Varner, Brody Voight, Laci Walborn, Madalyn Wilson, Zachary Wylie

FRESHMEN

Gabriel Aguirre, Zoe Arnold, Luke Bettinger, Noah Betz, Landon Bolyard, Carson Bond, Ava Bowser, Zachary Bozarth, Faith Bryant, Adilyn Colon, Lily Flahiff, Madelyn Foster, Christopher Foster Jr, Myla Goins, Gabriel Graham, Wyatt Griffin, Libby Hansen, Leah Horton,

Blaine Keefer, Andrew Koder, Abigail Kosier, Gracie Kroetz, Addisen Lance, Marisa Langenderfer, Abbie Lewis, Lucas Lohman, Cameron Madden, Audrey McFarland, Adriana Milligan-Elliott, Ava Mohr, Ryan Mohr, Kaylee Mosko, Jackson Nelson, Morgan Nijakowski, Gabrielle Orner, Maurice Pearson, Madisyn Plotner, Elliana Pool, Evan Reinhard, Garrett Secory, Sebastian Shiple, Olivia Silveous, Dylan Smigelski, Madilynn Stevenson, Jakson Stultz, Seth Tedrow, Stella Tyburski, Jocelyn Villagomez, Sarah Wilson, Lexie Yeager, Kendall Young, Mitchell Young MERIT ROLL

SENIORS McKenzyee Eitniear,

Wauseon Elementary

Ivan Alexander, Simon Allen*, Kayleigh Alvarado, Ezri Ankney, Zoe Armstrong*, Kamryn Baker*, Liam Batdorf, Ella Beck, Emily Blohm*, Mason Blohm*, Kinzer Borck, Etta Brown*, Olivia Brown, Dawson Burkholder, Jameson Carpenter, Yvonne Charland*, Alayna Chase, Jaxen Chittenden*, Zayden Chittenden*, Levi Cormack, Brodyn Coronado, Ismael Dearcia, Vicente Delgado, Kendyl Demaline, Sarah Denn*, Alexis Durbin, Kinley Elling*, Braxton Fenstermaker, Gianna Fogarty*, Isaac Fuentes*, Marilyn Gantz, Victoria Gantz*, Gwendolyn Ginoza, Briley Hannon, Brynn Harmon, Elaina Harrison, Emma Harvey*, Leeahna Heck, David Jacobs Jr., Henley Kessler, Luke Kissel*, Matthew Kissel, Emma Klopfenstein*, Leah Kovar*, Mallie Kragel, Evan Lane, Leonard Mahan, Mason Mahnke, Jordan Martinez,

Ke'Liah McFadden, Jayce Miller, Julianna Morales, Alexander Nagel*, Dillon Norris, Lela Olmstead, Gabriel Pedraza, Isaac Pooler, Kaius Powers, Jameson Raker, Violeta Rankin*, Nova Reed, Jonathon Reynoso Marcos, Mary Richer*, Christopher Robinson*, Berkley Rolon*, Brantley Rupp*, Ella Schnitkey*, Quinn Shea*, Makenzie Sheller*, Brogan Sly*, Piper Smith, Carson Spadafore, Oliver St. John, Oliver Stanford*,

Jacob Stevens, Kipton Stiriz, Wesley Strader*, Clayton Taft*, Hollyn Tiplady, Amelia Waidelich, Korbin Warren, Annabele Williams, Alexandra Woodard*, Silas Woodring, Ryan Woodruff, Gracelynn Smith, Avery Staup*, Marcus Swisher, Brayden Thompson, Jesse Zimmerman* 4TH GRADE

Joel Aeschliman, Maxwell Amoss, Cruz Avina, Gabe Badenhop, Lillian Baker, Connor Barthel*, Ava Bloomer,

Madison Juhasz, Shawna Kohlhofer, Brody Kowalski, Chloe Malak, Corban Moll, Olivia Neitzke, Mason Norris, Lily Pleiman, Austin Ramirez, Alivia Thorn, Misty Woods

5TH GRADE

Hunter Bateson, Anakin Bensch, Anniston Bishop, Skylar Bubb, Piper Curtis, Bree-Lynn Erdman, Kali Foster, London Graf, Steven Harter, Easton Huddleston, Tempriana Jacobs, Jordan Jones, Owen Malak, Josiah Mermer, Aven Meyers, Ruby Montgomery, Tobias Notter, Christopher Nungester-Adams, Reed Reiner, Benzen Remer, Paesyn Rhodes, Kathryn Schlender, Charlotte Smith, Sadie Spackey, Nolan Voight, Ruby Weaver, Aden Wilkes, Liam Wilson

Olivia Gowing, Beau Kesler, Kelsey Schaffer, Mackenzie Secory, Annabelle Thomas

JUNIORS

Angelina Alfsen, Isaiah Bolyard, Melvin Brown, Gavin Johnson, Jenna Osborn, Max Patterson, Ava Robasser, Jonah Robinson, Zara Wylie

SOPHOMORES

Gabriella Bowser, Maribel Chavez, Autumn Collins, Logan Feuerstein, Jevin James, Carsen Lemons, Carsen Lemons, Kyle Mekus, Madison Slaughterbeck, Emma Swick, Grady Tipton, Dylan Velazquez

FRESHMEN

James Bates, Seth Carman, Eric Marquez, Giovanni Ruiz, Brendan Upham, Jayden Wilson

Mildreth Briones Rodriguez*, Giselle Camacho-Fierros, Wesley Coblentz*, Allison Conrad, Brexon Coronado*, Avree Cox, Maggie Croninger*, Axel Cruz-Leyva, Elowyn Custer*, Parker Demaline*, Holly Dominique, Tatem Downing, Amelia Durbin, Raine Durbin, Mason Eisenhauer, Daimon Garner, Mackenzie Godsey, Kingston Goldsmith, Ashton Goodman, Harveyt Green*, Jazlin Guillen, Noah Haase*, Beckett Harmon*,

5TH GRADE Ava Alford, Imari Alvarado, Lucas Ankney Jr., Jackson Bennett, Sophia Biddix, Dexter Blonstein, Julia Bourn*, Louisa Brown, Clara Cardoso, Malcom Custer, Adelyn Demaline, Kally Ehrsam, Isaiah Elson, Kaiden Estrada, Liam Hall, Rielynn Heck, Oscar Hernandez IV*, KaElla Ingram, Adalyn Leahy, Blake Lindau, Valeria Maldonado-Martinez, Quintin Martinez, Tre Martinez, Jariel Morales,

AREA STUDENT HONOR ROLL LISTS

Wauseon Elementary (Continued)

Tomiled Munoz Mendez, Max Polo, Ryder Ramsey, Maverick Riegsecker, Jordan Reynolds,

SIXTH GRADE

Natalie Aeschliman, Avery Badenhop *, Graison Bandeen, Aaron Biddle, Amelia Blohm *, Avery Burkholder *, Tyler Burkholder *, Dorian Burress, Graham Callender, Madelyn Chase *, Madison Chavez *, Liam Church *, Brison Croninger, William Denn, Lucy Dixon, Hayden Donato *, Emelia Eitniear *, Adalynn Figy, Annette Fuentes *, Amelia Gantz, Sakota Garcia, Carson Godsey, Aaliyah Hartman, Caden Hite, Peyton Hovis, Logan Jackson *, Parker Jackson *, Azayiah Jefferson , LilyAnn Jensen *, Zachary Johnson *, Trey Junge, Myles Kebschull, Maverick Kruse, Jayden Lane, Lucas Lavinder, Fabian Lopez *, Julia Lugabihl, Kairi Mahan *, Alexander Maldonado *, Kole Martenies , Paula Mateo, Gaven Meyers, Damico Moreno,

SENIORS

Marisol Armas, Cooper Anthony Balser, Dominic Jose Barajas*, Kadin John Carder, Gabriela Sander Souto Cardoso*, Allena Ann Crossgrove, Kameron Michael Dietrich, Mele Paini Fehoko*, Elijah Philip Felzer, Ryan Michael Friend, Emily Hope Froese*, Aiden Randall Goings, Aariyah Monet Hallett, Brianna Allyse Hays*, Emme Kaye Henricks, Joanne Frances Hite*, Connor Lowe Keefer, Austin Thomas Kovar, Ashlyn Nichole Ledyard*, Madisyn Jo Ledyard, Daniel James Lilly Jr, Xavier David Martinez, Lauren Nicole McJilton, Damian Raul Montes, Alivia Corin Moser*, Kainoa Jeremy Neifer, Noah Brian Oldham, Reece Ivan Pauley, Hannah Marie Pilch, Kasalyn Rai Powers, Alexis Jade Reber*, Morgen Bailey Robinson*, Shawn Michael Robinson, Ashley Roblero*, Tyson Joe Rodriguez, Melissa Jackeline Sanchez Gonzalez, Camron Robert Schlegel*, Issiac Kyle Shellenberger, Maria Rose Shema, Zorah Esther Siefker*, Carson Jacob-Eugene Smith, Jaythen Makyi Smitley, Nicole Gloria Stein, Natalie Grace Stevens, Alexander-Paul Sunderman Stinner, Emma Kaye Stutesman, Jazlynn Cierra Suarez, Levi Hamilton Tester*, Derek Robert Tilse, Braden Joseph Vajen, Carson Daniel Wenger, Tate Logan Wyse*

JUNIORS

Jacob Allen Aeschliman, Kali Lynn Albright, Quinn Nicole Blosser, Kylerr Belle Bronson, Jordan Cael Cook, Sonia Maria Cruz, Micah Grace Dixon, Kayla Grace Duncan,

Abraham Rikriyanto*, Addison Rose, Emma Row, Alexa Schneider, Violet Schneider,

Luke Schroeder, Avery Simon, Ashton Snyder, Ethan Smith, Liam Sommers,

Savannah St. John, Chloe Stasa, Dawson Tiplady, Santiago Vazquez*, Easton Volkman,

Wauseon Middle School

Lake Mouch, Lara Moya *, Jaxon Nation, Molly Oldham *, Mia Ortega, Grady Oyer *, Ryder Parker*, Arguello, Perez, Hannah Radabaugh, Chloee Rash, Thomas Richer *, Sawyer Riegsecker, Evan Ringenberg *, Mayte Roblero *, Andraez Rodriguez, Oliver Roth *, Osten Roth *, Lillian Rusinak, Sara Russell, Rylan Schaffner, Aiden Shea, Oliver Shea *, Danica Shehorn, Evie Shehorn, Taylor Sheller, Elijah Shepard, Maliki Silveous, Eli Simon *, Braylon Sly, Brooklyn Smith, Raegan Smith, Balderas Solis, Emma Solly, Aubree Stewart *, Sloan Sutherland *, Henry Tansel, Kennedy Teall, Alaina Tripp, Austin Van Etten *, Makayla Villanueva, Meika Villarreal, Kolby Volkman *, Zoey Wallischeck, Brayden Weirauch, Jocelynn Wiemken,

Avah Williams, Robert Williams *, Benjamin Wonderly, Kaydence Wood *, Zavier Woodruff, Brooklyn Zeigler

SEVENTH GRADE

Destinee Arteaga *, Chelsee Blanco, Parker Brakken, Maricarmen Cardenas, Rafaela Cardoso*, Zane Cocke, Kylie Cornell, Brizarely Cortez, Max Croninger, Logan Custard, Chyann Davis, Josiah Dixon *, Carley Dobaczewski, Jacob Dominique, Katey Ehrsam, Adalyn Elling *, Elsie Fertig *, Chloe Fisher, Amanda Flory, Halle Fogarty *, Alec Fruchey, Caleb Fry, Aslhy Godoy, Kyleigh Goodman, Kyla Grieser, Aubrey Haas, Raine Haas, Nehan Halepota, Tucker Hall, Lauren Hanak *, Brodee Harrison, Emma Henry, Wendy Hernandez, Kellen Hood, Skylar Hovis, Maxton Howard,

Harper Inderrieden, Aryana Jacobs, Carys Jacobs, Weylyn Jones, Tyge Klopfenstein *, James Leahy, Payton Ledyard, Alan Leininger Giselle Leyva, William Lilly, Makayla Mahnke, James McKenna *, Zophea Montes, Parker Moore, Max Mouch, Olivia Puehler, Ponce Ramos, Morgan Raymo *, Xiloj Raymundo, Kaden Rees, Peyton Richer *, Aspen Riegsecker, Summer Rochefort *, Ruiz Rodriguez, Christian Rodriguez, Isabella Rupp, Lila Schindler, Taylor Schultheis, Cash Sigg, Braden Simon, Olivia Sims, Nicholas Smith, Raelynn Smith, Zavin Snyder, Aubrey Sommers, Braedyn Stasa, Leslie Vazquez, Samuel, Alvaro Vazquez, Lane Wallischeck, Jakob Yocom *

EIGHTH GRADE Yuvicela Alvarez *,

Zaeli Badenhop, Emma Ballard, Sophia Baney, Kenneth Belman, Brighton Binkley, Allen Bock, Ella Bourn *, Carter Bowers, Dylan Burkholder, Madeline Busse, Paul Busse, River Cantu, Molly Case *, Izaak Conrad, Alisah Cornell, Adelynn Crossgrove, Justin Cruz, Alexander Da Silva, Azariah DeLaCruz-Thomas, Kamryn Eicher, Lotohaangana Fehoko, Emma Fertig, Gavin Fisher, Isabella Fogarty *, Brenna Fry *, Roclin Gillen, Halle Gleckler, Anaya Gonzales, Eva Gonzalez, Kayden Hanson, Isaac Heller *, Ziva Hill, Emily Hillman, Taelynn Hoste, Haidyn Howard *, Elisabeth Jones, Austin Kessler, Hailee Kope *, Dean Kuckuck, Lilly Leija *, James Lines, Thomas Lines, James Mahnke, Angel Martinez, Julian Martinez,

Wauseon High School

Aubrianna Nicole Everly, Brailyn Nicole Fogarty, Clark Lawrence Gleckler, Landon James Gleckler, Carter Joe Gype, Mitchell Ray Hartman II, Cameron Thomas Hunter, Isobel Aili Issa, Jess Lorenzo Jensen, Sydney Ann Keesbury, Emma Madison Kesler, Aiden Jay King, Clayton Alexander Konz, Miles Edward Kuntz, Emily Elizabeth Lee, Kaylynn Marie Martin, Layla Madison Martinez, Malachi Alexander Mason, Braylon Douglas Miller, Kendyl Jane Moore*, Claire Michelle Nisely, Landon Ryan O'Dell, Phoebe Tate Oyer, Ava Paige Pelok*, Camryn Elizabeth Rash, Aunali Jazelle Reyes, Seth Allen Richer, Chloe Trinity Robertson, Brody Corbin Rodriguez, Nathaniel Joseph Rodriguez, Max Albon Russell, Selah Joy Sanchez, Odalys Liliana Santillanes, Ethan Joshua Schnitkey, Alexandria Lynn Schultz, Matthew William Siler, Wyatt Benjamin Smith, Mackenzie Irene Stasa*, Nathaniel Kenneth Stinner, Nicholas Robert Stinner, Brode Harmon Strezinski, Dawson Wayne Stutzman, Benjamin Andrew Tule, Wyatt Edward Welch, Ian Thomas Westmeyer, Logan Xavier Williams

SOPHOMORES

Mariah Yazlene Acevedo, Kahle Alan Albright, Jack Emerson Altstaetter*, Zea Rose Armstrong, Zachary Lawrence Bachman, Simon Randall Baney*, Jency Marie Batdorf, Lucas H Biddle, Joshua Robert Bourn*, Bailey Elizabeth Buck, Aiden Edward Buehrer, Masyn James Buehrer, Brayden Robert Burkholder*, Matea Joanna Burkholder, Anika Renee Cagala, Jackson David Carroll*, Bryanna Lyn Cole, Aizlynn Elise Coronado*,

Chloe Elizabeth Crooks, Jadyn Marie Demaline, Hayden Lee Dietrich, GabriellElizabeth Dominique, Gracyn Leigh Felix*, Ava E Foote, Natalie Grace Froese, Ella Tennille Gallardo, Ammeriah Mae George, Shaan Qadir Halepota, Tegan Janee Hamilton, Zachary Troy Hardy*, Wyatt Scott Hays, Nathan Allen Hernandez, Carly Christine-Marie Hite, Gavin Richard Holcomb*, Kamal Abraham Issa, Emily Ann Kendall, Allison Paige Kretz, Madison Jae Lane, Marin Avery Leatherman*, Shelbi Korinne Leija, Joseph Donald Lugabihl, Bella Noelle McGuire, Eliana Lynne McWherter, Mylah J Medina, Collin Patrick Mennetti, Brooklyn Michelle Miller, Morgan Ilene Myers, Anela Rae Neifer, Richard Anthony Noonan IV, Tagan Elizabeth Pauley, Luna LaFae Rademaker, Esela Moiselia Ramirez, Octavio-Tomas Resendez Ramirez, Dominic Ryan Ramsey, Thomas Allen Reed, Ella Renee Rhoades, Arabella Elizabeth Rice, Ava Mae Rice, Emmerie Maribel Rodriguez, Braelyn Marie Rupp*, Sophia Rose Rupp, Ruth Ann Shelt, Barrett Anthony Sherman, Braden David Shirkey, Jordan Michael Sickmiller, Gavin William Sigg*, Noah Quinn Smeltzer, Kylee Lynn Smith*, Dayana Zayrai Sosa, Josie Lyn Spires, Cooper Allan Stambaugh, Hailey Mae Stewart, Audrey Marion Strader*, Carter Joseph Stuckey, Kaden Wayne Tye, Bodie Lee Vasvery, Landon Francisco Wanless, Mason Bradley Weirauch, Maguire Matthew Willson*, Taylor Lee Wilson, Iliana Ada-Lorain Winters, Ethan Ronald Woodard, Madisyn Nicole Woodby, Riana Faye Woodruff, Nicole Xu*,

Kymberlee Renee Yocom, Joaquin Vicente Zuniga FRESHMAN

Elian Erwin Alvarez, Gage Anthony Amoss*, Addison Louise Baldwin, Mia Marilyn-Josefina Barajas*, Brooklyn Maree Binkley, Keegan Drake Boughton, Sophia Leighann Browning, Tristan Harwell Burkholder, Brian Israel Camacho, Brody Brian Chittenden, Andrew Michael Coulter, Kadence Bren Croninger, Camden Lee Custard*, Natasha A Edwards, Halle Elise Renee Elson, Addison Grace Fisher, Lauren Grace Foltz, Brady James Fry, Kassandra Pearl Gigax, Ellie Kay Grisier, Jack Thomas Hall, Amya Renee Hallett, Caiden Micheal Heffern, Remington Emerson Heiney, Alyson Marie Heller*, Logan Malaki Henricks, Nathan Ray Henricks, Harlie Merran Hensley, Slade Thomas Inderrieden, John Messiha James*, Christopher Ryan Jarvis, Emmanuel Miguel Angel Jimenez, Ezekiel Mauricio Jimenez, Shaylyn Rae Kessler, Abigail Lynn Kissel*, Jacob Aaron Klopfenstein*, Brynlee Anna Knapp, Tucker Zayne Knierim, Hayden Paige Konieczka*, Karsyn Kennedy Lavinder, Gavin Paul Ledyard, Dulce Maria Martinez*, Liliana Nevaeh Molina*, Xzavier Molina, Sidney Rose O'Dell*, Kelby James Parsons, Tristan James Pena, Alexis Marie Pennington, Kyson Davis Powers, Landon Daniel Reynolds, Riley Steven Riegsecker, Drew Matthew Ringenberg*, Jayden Andrew Robinson, Tyler Joshua Rodriguez, Josephine Elyza Russell, Aiden Osmar Rutledge, Laynee J Sanford, Lane Braden Schindler, Justin Tyler Schmunk, Caleb Alexander Shadbolt, Connor Jameson Shadbolt*, Brody William Shehorn*,

Aryanna Wheating, Marlo Willman*, Alison Wymer *denotes all A's

Mackenzie McClain, Riley McClain, Brady McGuire, Sophia Medina, Austin Mistor, Alyias Molina *, Angel Myers, Emalyne Neifer, Kassidy Noonan, Aiden Oberhaus *, Lillian Parks, Brynlee Poorman, Layla Rice *, Landon Ringenberg *, Bentlei Rocha, Owen Rufenacht, Cayden Ruffer *, Carly Rupp, Maddox Schneider *, Sullivan Schuster, Owen Smeltzer *, Jett Smith, Hayden Stewart *, Jackson Stoner *, Micah Strader *, Breah Teal, Bethani Tibbs *, Liam Tripp *, Isaac Uribes, Alexander Vajen, Dominic Valvano, Etten Van, Camden Vasvery, Jackson Waidelich *, Leland Wanless, Kaiden Willeman, Nathan Wonderly *, Aiden Wood, Hallie Woodard*, Natalie Woodruff, Lamyia Wright *, Lainey Zientek* *denotes all A’s

Serenica Eleanor-Louise Sickmiller, Weston Eli Smith*, Madyson Averi Sommers, Kali Nicole Spengler, Carter David St John, Shane Robert Stasa*, Logan Eldor-Thomas Stinner*, Jackson Matthew Strader, Tyler Anthony Tester, Addison Anne Thatcher, Ella Clare Tule*, Ricardo Vazquez Jr., Saya Hana Wagner*, Clay Thomas Wasnich, Elizabeth Dee Willman, Malachi Lucas Wyse*, Nathan Tyler Young*, Presley Taylor Zeigler* *Denotes 4.0 GPA FOUR COUNTY 12TH GRADE Jolie Barnes, Conner Bowers, Nicholas Cheezan, Isabelle Croninger, Sophie Croninger, Toby Croninger, Imelda Cruz, Youssef Elghaiaty, Vanessa Goodman, Brian Groves, Kevin Hernandez-Miguel, Colton Hite, Chevelle Johnson, Jackie (Jack) Merritt,

Zachary Puehler, Adison Reckner, Jesse Rittichier, Mariana Rodriguez, Gavin Van Deilen, Aresa Villarreal, Braxton Wittenmyer

FOUR COUNTY 11TH GRADE

Savannah Davis, Dawson Haury, August Jennings, Alexandria Johnson, Emily Jones, Izabella Knapp, Ava Kovar, Brooklyn Martinez, Cheyenne McGary, Kohen Nofziger*, Dakota Stiriz, Shelby Swartz, Bradic Windisch

WAUSEON HOMECOMING 2024

June 20th 2024 @ 4-10pm June 21st & 22nd 2024 @ 11am-10pm Dorothy B. Biddle Park

THURSDAY JUNE 20TH

• Food Stands – 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

• Rides – 4:00 p.m-10:00 p.m.

• Main Stage Entertainment: Ryan Rolf – 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

• 2024 Homecoming Queen Pageant – 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

FRIDAY JUNE 21ST

• Food Stands – 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

• Rides – 11:00 a.m-10:00 p.m.

• Main Stage Entertainment: Battle of the Bands – 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

SATURDAY JUNE 22ND

• Homecoming Parade – 11:00 a.m.

• Parade line-up at 9:30am will be at Indianway Rd and you can enter from E. Oak St. The parade will go west down E. Linfoot St. and turning North on Glenwood proceeding North to the last entrance of Dorothy B. Biddle Park & Wagner RD to end.

• Food Stands – 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

• Rides – 11:00 a.m-10:00 p.m.

• Main Stage Entertainment: Genoa American Legion Band – 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

• Protestantes de Linares – 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

• One Voice – 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

• Borderline - Bob Seger Tribute Band – 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

• Dat Band Setup – 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

• MAIN EVENT - DAT BAND – 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

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2024 Summer Pet Care Guide

Establishing Kids’ Roles In Caring For The Family Pet

Children and pets living together can make for a boisterous but happy household. Having pets is an ideal opportunity to introduce children to some measure of responsibility, and it may encourage youngsters to become advocates for animal welfare. Pets require all sorts of care and companionship. Introducing children to age-appropriate pet-related tasks can set the groundwork for a lifetime of loving and caring for companion animals. Children shouldn’t be given all of the responsibilities of caring for pets, but there are some notable roles they can play.

TEACH GENTLE

INTERACTIONS

Toddlers and even kindergarteners may be unaware of how rough they are being. Therefore, they will need a lot of supervision and reinforcement to learn how to be gentle when petting or engaging with companion animals. Young children also may think that pets are toys and that there are no consequences when animals are handled roughly. Parents and other caregivers may need to spend a lot of time empha-

sizing gentle play with pets.

START OFF WITH SOME PLAY SESSIONS

Playing together is a great way for kids and pets to bond and get some exercise. Purina behaviorist Dr. Annie Valuska suggests games like high-five, rolling over, finding treats in hidden places, and practicing tricks or commands. Children also may be able to do short training sessions with pets,

like helping them get acclimated to a new pet carrier, wearing a leash, or even moving the vacuum cleaner nearby so the animal overcomes its fear of it.

FAMILY VET VISITS

Children can learn a lot about pet health and care at the vet’s office. Bring youngsters along to help out and see what is involved in routine veterinary visits. Kids can soothe and distract the pet during the admin-

istration of vaccines and watch how a vet assesses an animal’s overall health. Watching a pet go through a physical examination also may help a child become more brave in relation to his or her own medical check-ups.

PARTICIPATE IN FEEDING AND BATHING

Children can be responsible for putting pre-measured scoops of food in the bowl for feed-

HOW TO HELP PETS

ing and help refill the water. Kids also may be able to offer treats to pets who are able to take them gently out of hand. When it comes time to groom a pet, children can assist with scrub downs in the tub or at a grooming station in a nearby retail store. More hands available can help wrangle a wet and slippery animal, after all. Kids may find it soothing to brush pets, but they must do so gently.

TEACH ABOUT QUIET TIME

Pets need opportunities to rest, and children should understand that quiet time means the pet should be left alone. Kids can help set up a cozy napping spot where a dog or cat can retreat when they need some rest. Children can be taught responsible pet care when their parents feel they’re ready. With trial and error, family members can see where kids’ strengths lie in caring for pets and gauge the animals’ tolerance for interaction with youngsters. Pet owners must remember to ensure young children and animals are never together without adult supervision.

ACCLIMATE TO NEW HOMES

Welcoming a new pet into a family can be an exciting time. Pets are wonderful companions and can even be beneficial to their owners’ overall health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that pets may create increased opportunities for exercise. In addition, studies have shown that relationships with pets may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and reduce triglyceride levels, feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and other ailments. A new pet requires owners to make various changes to help both humans and companion animals. It can take a period of transition for everyone involved to determine their new roles. Here are some strategies to help pets and people acclimate to new living situations.

• Create a safe place. Any person who has moved understands that relocating can be stressful. Pets may be on edge when moving into a new home because they don’t have the capacity to process why a move is taking place even if the eventual result will be something positive. Establish a quiet spot that is away from hightraffic areas so the new pet can grow accustomed to the sounds, smells and routine of its new environment. Then he or she can retreat there when necessary.

• Retain some of the pet’s items. Owners may want to buy their pets new toys and supplies, but they should utilize some of the pet’s original and familiar items to make it

easier for the animal to adjust. This familiarity can be comforting for the animals.

• Consider the 3-3-3 rule. Animal rescue and training organizations, such as Alpha and Omega Dog Training, say the general rule is that pet owners can expect three days of a new dog feeling overwhelmed and nervous; three weeks of settling in; and three months of building trust and bonding with new owners. New pet owners should not feel disappointed if it takes some time for a pet to settle in. Cats and other animals may acclimate differently.

• Be patient with behavior. Pets who have moved to new places may temporarily forget their training. This means engaging in undesirable be-

havior, such as having indoor accidents (or those outside a litter box), jumping up on people, howling, barking or meowing, and more. It will take some time for pets to feel safe, so reinforce training with patience.

• Stick to a routine. Animals prefer knowing what is coming next and are creatures of habit, says the American Kennel Club. Individuals should establish and stick to daily routines where feedings, play time, walks, and other activities occur at roughly the same time. This will help pets feel more relaxed. It can take some time for new pets to settle in, but with patient and reassuring owners, pets will eventually acclimate to their new homes.

Northwest State Community College Hosts NAMI Walks 2024

By: Renea Kessler

REPORTER

The NAMI Walks event was held at Northwest State Community College this past weekend. On Saturday, June 15th, participants who registered to for the event came out to spread awareness and give support the NAMI cause.

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. According to the organization, NAMIWalks is all about the people, with hopes to inspire individuals to reach out to one another, one authentic story at a time, to form a community of hope.

The event is also described as a

walk with no finish line, only countless new beginnings for the people being served by NAMI’s free programs.

For our local NAMI, this was the first year this event was held. Wendy Jennings explained that, with it being the first time, no one knew what to expect.

“With this year being our first, we didn’t know what to expect. We set a goal of making $10,000 from sponsorships and donations. As of last night, we hit $15,000.”

Over 145 people signed up to come be a part of the day’s event. In addition to the walk, tables were set up to spread resources from those who partnered with NAMI.

One such partner was Active

Minds, which is a mental health organization located at Northwest State Community College, which had members present to help.

Altogether, the day ended up being a success. “It has been phenomenal. We’ve had a great team that has been able to put this all together. It’s just been incredible.”

“We have far exceeded our goal. I know that we are just one out of the 150 other NAMIs across the country, but it’s great knowing that this is coming from Northwest Ohio.”

“The outpouring of support has been amazing. The community took a great step forward for mental health today,” said Jennings.

Is It Really So?

By: Dr. Jerry Bergman, Montpelier, Ohio

I Am Back In Court

Donald Trump’s socalled falsifying-businessrecords trial brought me back to when I was actively testifying in court as an expert witness. In Trump's case, it was blatantly obvious that the judge did what he could, ethically or unethically, to find Trump guilty. With few exceptions, most of the prosecutor’s objections to the defense team’s testimony were overruled by the judge. In contrast, most of the objections to the prosecutor's witness’s testimony were sustained.

I was called as an expert witness in close to 300 cases and testified in court in close to 100 cases. One reason I was called to be an expert witness was due to the relevance of several of my 1,950 publications, including those in law journals, now in 16 languages, and of my 60 books.

My work experience included serving in the Oakland County Probation Department and the Oakland County Circuit court, plus my employment inside of the walls of the Southern State Prison, Southern Michigan (SPSM). I also completed a 886-page doctoral dissertation in corrections titled Evaluation of an Experimental Program Designed to Reduce Recidivism Among Second Felony Criminal Offenders. To complete this dissertation, we obtained over a million dollars of funding from the National Council on Crime and Delinquency.

I have 45 years of college teaching at Defiance College, The University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, The Medical College of Ohio, and other colleges. Corrections-related courses I have taught included Introduction to Corrections, Criminal Justice Organization and Administration, Juvenile Delinquency, The Sociology of Deviant Behavior, and Forensics.

My chemistry and biology background were critical to teach Forensics. These qualifications must be presented to convince the judge to accept me as an expert witness. The attorney for the other side can object, which they often do. In all cases, the court accepted me as an expert witness.

One of the major reasons I have been called to testify was through referrals. Lawyers often ask other lawyers for names of people that they recommend for specific expert witness testimony.

I have been quite successful, consequently my involvement in close to 300 cases. This has caused problems, however, which I will describe using two examples.

In one murder case where I testified in Texas, a week later I was sent a certified letter from the Texan Board of Psychology accusing me of practicing psychology in Texas without a license. I responded that I am licensed in Ohio where I live, and do not have an office in Texas. I have testified in close to 20 states and this concern was never raised. Criminal court trials often require expert witnesses from other states in areas including blood splatter, toxicological analysis, dental evaluations of bite marks, and fabric and glass comparisons.

After a month-long investigation, Texas dropped the charges. The purpose was obviously: to harass me as my nemesis knew that their charges were bogus. Harassing often works, as it eventually did in my case.

The only area I was generally unsuccessful in was in custody cases, most of which we lost. All involved husbands attempting to gain custody of their children.

It became clear that, unless the wife was a certified alcoholic or drug addict, she was going to get custody. After this fact became obvious, when an attorney contacted me, I contacted his male client and explained to him that the chances of his achieving custody were small.

This reality was very difficult for many fathers to handle. I have had more than one man lose control and sob on the phone when I informed them of this fact. The best suggestion I could offer was to remarry and start another family.

In a rape case in Pennsylvania when I was on the stand, after being sworn in, the attorney representing the other side walked up to me carrying a thick folder with the name Dr. Bergman written on it.

Commissioners Address Items As Part Of Week’s Agenda

By: Jacob Kessler

The Fulton County Commissioners held their first meeting of the week on Tuesday, June 11th. The meeting began at 9:00 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. Commissioners first moved to approve min-

utes from the previous meeting held on June 6th, along with the current agenda and payment of the bills.

The following items were then reviewed by commissioners. The dog warden reports for periods ending May 25th and June 1st. The Treasurer to Auditor Balancing Report, Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources,

and Certificate of NonCompliance. The following items were then approved.

-Resolution 2024-469

Increase & Transfer Appropriations for Various Departments.

-Resolution 2024470 Enter Into Contract 2024-71 with i3 Verticals LLC on behalf of Eastern District Court.

-Resolution 2024471 Enter Into Contract 2024-72 with i3 Verticals LLC on behalf of Western District Court.

-Resolution 2024-472

Dispose of Unneeded, Obsolete, or Unfit Property for Engineer’s Office.

-Resolution 2024-473

Authorize Public Utilities Director to Sign Ohio EPA Equipment Grant Application.

-Resolution 2024-474

Approve Purchase Orders and Travel Requests. With no additional items requiring attention, commissioners moved to adjourn the meeting at

9:05 a.m.

A second meeting was later held on Thursday, June 13th. The meeting began at 9:00 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer.

Minutes from the June 11th meeting were approved first, along with the current investment report. A review was then conducted regarding an investment report before Commissioners moved to approve the following items.

-Resolution 2024-477

Increase & Transfer Appropriations for Various Departments.

-Resolution 2024-478

Execute Letter to FAA for FY24 AIP Program.

-Resolution 2024-479

Approve Personnel Request on Behalf of JFS.

-Resolution 2024-480

Approve Purchase Orders and Travel Requests. Lastly, commissioners discussed the CHIP program before moving to adjourn for the morning.

The first question he asked was about an article I authored in a magazine called The Futurists. The article had nothing to do with the case where I was flown into Pennsylvania to testify as an expert witness.

He then asked me a few questions about somebody I had known in high school. At this point the judge interrupted him, exclaiming that he was not going to allow this line of testimony in his court.

“We are here to deal with the charges against Mr. Smith (not his real name), not Dr. Bergman’s romantic interests, or lack thereof, in high school.”

The attorney who was questioning me, wisely agreed, then asked me two more questions and sat down! He had no case against my testimony.

There is a saying in corrections, if you have the facts, you hammer them in court. If not, you hammer on the expert witnesses and others giving testimony.

In time, as my wife correctly observed, I was spending far too much time preparing for, and flying around the county, to testify in court cases. And to be honest, I was somewhat disillusioned by some of my experiences. If at all possible, we should follow the Bible scriptural directive in 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 not to take our brother in Christ to court.

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

PHOTOS BY RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

SUPPORT … Numerous booths were set up throughout the event area in order to give support and resources to those who may need it.

NAMI … Representatives stand for a group picture during the NAMIWalks event at Northwest State Community College. Pictured are Heather Galbraith, Kelly Tietje, Wendy Jennings, Jillene McMichael, Lori Robison, Mary Alice Nagel, Sarah Hankinson.

New Details Of K9 Program Emerge; New Officers Sworn In

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

The Fayette Village Council held their meeting on Wednesday, June 12th. The meeting began at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. Minutes from the May 22nd council meeting were approved next, along with minutes from the June 5th Safety Committee meeting minutes and Governmental Affairs Committee meeting minutes.

With no visitors present to address council, councilors Brittany Theis and Brenda Shoemaker held up new signs the Fayette CDC will be putting up around the village park. The mayor’s report was then delivered by Theis.

The garden club is still selling 150th cookbooks. The Men's Softball League is back this year and will be playing at the park.

The Fayette Methodist Church will be holding its free community meal on June 19th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Family Life Center. The Normal Memorial Library will be holding a tween night on June 21st which will run from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The next Fayette Board of Education meeting will take place on June 24th at 6:30 p.m. The comment was also made that the splash pad is open and ready for visitors. Moving on to the village administrator’s report, phase 1 of the water project with Bryan Excavating is currently ahead of schedule.

Now, only the alleyways throughout town will need lines installed, along with residential service lines.

When lines are finished the company will move on to repave what was cut. Everything is expected to be complete in September of this year.

Administrator Bryan Stambaugh shared his appreciation for members of the crew and stated they have been looking out for the best interest of the community. The administrator’s report was then approved, before moving on to hear a report from the village fiscal officer.

It was reported that RITA, the “Regional Income Tax Agency” used by the village for tax purposes, has been performing their annual cost allocation. This has resulted in the village receiving a refund for over $7,000.

VFO Karin Sauerlender explained that RITA has been extremely cost-effective. Additional items pertaining to upcoming legislative actions were then discussed before council moved to approve the VFO report.

Bills were then paid by council in

the amount of $58,929.81 before moving on to hear a report by Police Chief Richard Bingham.

Bingham spoke about the increase in arrests, including felony arrests, the department has been experiencing. This includes an individual who was arrested recently on attempted murder charges out of Mississippi.

The individual in question has already been arrested and detectives from Mississippi will be coming up to conduct various activities. Bingham also stated that the victim in question is on life support and may not make it.

Additionally, two big felony arrests for Methamphetamine were conducted in the span of three days within the last two weeks, according to Chief Bingham. Numbers over last year have continued to rise as time goes on.

Also, the $30,000 donation did come in and the K9 vehicle is now property of the Fayette Police Department.

Another pledge for $10,000 has come in, along with a pledge for $2,500 moving forward. A donation of $1,000 will also be obtained for vet services. A new E-ZPass was obtained and will be billed at no charge. This will help keep costs low when the officer travels for training with the dog.

Radios purchased through a grant should be arriving on the 15th of June and unfortunate news came in regarding the K9 puppies.

Three were born but one was stillborn and the other two were already spoken for. Fayette is now first in line for the next set of puppies that will be born at the end of the month. Names have also been discussed, with some finalists possibly being Thor, Odin, Ace, and Jax, if the dog is a boy.

Twelve new professional-grade earplugs have come in after using grant money to obtain them. Also, two new M4 rifles have been acquired, as well as two 9mm handguns and eight new Magpul magazines.

Bingham then moved on to talk about an email he sent out about tasers. A phone call was received from American Township, located by Lima, which resulted in three tasers being sent to Fayette. This department had three that was being rotated out which was perfect for the department and managed to save $2,000.

Next, the department has received the Excellence in Law Enforcement Award with Bingham stating it takes a good team to get this award.

Chief Bingham then spoke about zoning laws, new part time officers and the K9 donation box made by councilor Brenda Shoemaker.

Council then moved on to approve

the following legislative actions. The first reading of Ordinance 2024-07 to amend income tax reciprocity for the village. The first reading of Resolution 2024-3 declaring the necessity of an election on the question of approving the passage of an Ordinance, to provide for an increase of .25% in the existing income tax, with said income tax to provide funds for Police Operations. The second reading of Ordinance 202406 for appropriation modifications. The following additional motions were also approved. A motion to hire Jeff Romes, Patrick Lannon, and Kelly Foor, as a part-time police officer, and a motion to hire Jessica Swander as Tax Administrator part-time effective June 12th, 2024. With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

WILLIAMS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Maumee Valley Planning Discusses Grant With Commissioners

By: Jenna Frisby

VILLAGE REPORTER

THE

jenna@thevillagereporter.com

The Williams County Commissioners met for their regular meetings this past week on Tuesday, June 11th and Thursday, June 13th. Both meetings were held at 9:00 a.m. in their office at the East Annex Building. In attendance for both meetings were Commissioners Bart Westfall and Lew Hilkert, Clerk Anne Retcher, Deputy Clerk Robin Kemp and their Intern Elizabeth Fritsch as well as those from their perspective departments on the agenda. Commissioner Westfall called both meetings to order followed by Retcher taking attendance. Retcher then presented the following resolutions before the commissioners, which were then approved by the commissioners’ motions and approvals.

Resolution 24-0203:

a resolution approving Vickie L. Grimm, Williams County Auditor to create new lines and make supplemental appropriation(s) from and to funds related to the Williams County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division and Williams County EMS.

Resolution 24-0204: an amended resolution to Resolution 23-0186, with a new term date of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025).

Resolution 24-0205:

a resolution for the proposed maintenance collections for 2025 duplicated with Williams and Hillsdale Counties for maintenance in regards to Joint Ditch #646.

Resolution 24-0206: a resolution authorizing and directing the president of the commissioners to submit a community housing impact and preservation program grant application to the Ohio Department of Development/Office of Com-

GRANT DISCUSSION … Williams County Commissioners met with the Maumee Valley Planning Organization at their meeting on Tuesday to discuss submitting a community housing impact and preservation program grant application to the Ohio Department of Development and Office of community Enhancements.

munity Enhancements (OCE).

Williams County Commissioners are the lead entity in the Maumee Valley North CHIP Consortium. By the commissioners choosing to participate in the program to receive financial assistance they will take responsibility and authority for applying for the financial assistance and to administer amounts received from the Ohio Department of Development/OCE through its Small Cities Program Year 2024 CHIP Program.

Resolution 24-0207: in regards to Project #52024 Bridge and Culvert Replacement Program County Road K OPWC. Bidding is now open for the project and commissioners will receive sealed

bids in their office. Bidding documents, plans, and specifications can be viewed free of charge from the Williams County Engineer’s web site http:// www.wmscoengineer. com/bidprojects.asp .

Resolution 24-0208: a resolution approving Vickie L. Grimm, Williams County Auditor to create new lines and make supplemental appropriation(s) from and to funds related to the Williams County Clerk of Courts, Williams County Commissioners, Williams County Department of Aging, Williams County EMS, Williams County Engineer’s Office, and Williams County Hillside Country Living.

Resolution 24-0209: a resolution extending the contract between Wil-

liams County Job and Family Services and K & P Medical Transport LLC for transportation services for Medicaid eligible clients. Term extension for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

Resolution 24-0210: a resolution entering a contractual agreement between Williams County Job and Family Services and Renhill for staffing solution services for summer youth program at a cost not to exceed $20,000 with a term from June 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024.

Resolution 24-0211: a resolution agreement between Williams County Commissioners and Williams County Juvenile Court and Central Ohio Youth Center Community Residential Center for

youth services to youth at a cost not to exceed $215.00 er day and potential additional costs for medical or mental health treatment services outside the center for a term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

Resolution 24-0212: a resolution for the proposed maintenance collections for 2025 duplicated with Williams and Defiance Counties for maintenance in regards to Joint Ditch #401. Commissioner Westfall adjourned both meetings with no objections to doing so. The Williams County Commissioners will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, June 18th at 9 a.m. at the Pioneer Senior Center for a special Coffee with the Commissioners meeting.

PHOTO BY JENNA FRISBY / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

LANNON … Patrick Lannon is sworn in by acting Mayor Theis as one of the village’s newest part-time police officers.

FOOR … Kelly Foor is sworn in by acting Mayor Theis as one of the village’s newest part-time police officers.

Delta Chamber Of Commerce Holds 8th Annual Community Golf Outing

By: Jacob Kessler

THE VILLAGE REPORTER

jacob@thevillagereporter.com

The Delta Chamber of Commerce held its 8th annual golf outing this past week. The event was held on Thursday, June 13th at the White Pines Golf Course south of Swanton and Delta. The major sponsor for this year’s outing was Worthington Industries.

Chamber President Kirsten Fruchey explained that the event is formed yearly to build exposure for the chamber, form camaraderie, a little bit of rivalry, and bring on a good event for the community. Every year the outing raises money that is used to help an area nonprofit.

This year those monies will be directed to NORTA, the Northern Ohio Rails to Trails Association. This organization helps to maintain the paths that go on rails to trails and also looks to expand on those.

In addition to playing on the course, players were given the opportunity to pay one dollar per marshmallow. These would then be hit like a golf ball to see who could get the longest drive. The winner received a $25 gift card.

Fruchey also explained that the weather for the event was perfect and wished to thank White Pines Golf Course and all those who came out.

PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

NORTH STAR … Players representing North Star stand for a group picture before teeing off on their next hole. Pictured are Brandon Jackman, Logan Hines, Andrew Young, and Zach Dubruyne.

FLAWLESS … Players representing Flawless Painting LLC. stand for a group picture before teeing off on their next hole. Pictured are Ben Gleckler, Reece Verdin, Ryan Verdin, and Shad Smith.

CHAMBER … Chamber members sit for a group photo during the 8th annual Delta Chamber Golf Outing. Pictured are, (back row) Leslie Jessing, Rick McKibben, Amanda Blohm, and Kirsten Fruchey. Front row -Kevin Jessing, and Dusty Call.

BRYAN SCHOOL BOARD

Softball Team Among Those Recognized By Board

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

Bryan City School District Board of Education recognized several student athletes and talents at their meeting on Monday, June 10th at 6:00 p.m.

In attendance were Ben Camarillo, Deb Opdycke, Dustin Schlachter, Caleb Turnbull, Lynn Wieland, and administrators Mark Rairigh and Kevin Schafer.

The meeting began with the motion for the approval of the minutes from their May 13th meeting. Camarillo moved and Wieland seconded that motion.

The board then took time to recognize several students for their achievements and abilities. Among those recognized were: Gillian Davies for her gifted artistic abilities, Landon Bassett for his achievements in tennis, Kate Thormeier and Nicolette Stickney for their achievements in track, and lastly the entire Bryan High School softball team for their state tourney success.

Camarillo then presented the Four County report to the board. Followed by a board approval of the following financial recommendations from the treasurer.

Monthly Financial Report, Amended Permanent Appropriations for FY24, Permanent Appropriations for FY25, SORSA Participation Agreement for FY25, NWOESC Tutoring Agreement, STRS Tax-Deferred Payroll Deduction Plan, St-Patricks - LB Speech Pathology Speech Contract, Administrative Compensation & Benefits Schedule Update, Transfer to 034 Classroom Maintenance Fund from 003 Permanent Improvement Fund per MOU with OFCC for FY24 of $152,022.38, Acceptance of Milk Bid from Arps Dairy, Three Year Administrative Contract Effective August 1, 2024 for Brandy Rodeheaver - Payroll and Benefits Specialist, David Betts Double Play Diamond FY 26 Contract, Juvenile Detention Educational Agreement, and seconding. With no ongoing or new business, the board reviewed and approved the following superintendent recommendations. 2024 Graduates for 22+ - Destany Duvall, Certified Teacher

RECEIVING RECOGNITION … Bryan City School District’s Board of Education recognized several students for their achievements and abilities. Among those recognized was the entire Bryan softball team for their outstanding achievements in the state tourney.

Substitutes pay increase - $125.00/ day effective for the 2024-2025 school year (substitutes must meet ORC minimum requirements as described per ODEW Substitute Education. Local Ed Requirements for Temporary OH Substitute License: High School Diploma, or equivalent), for safety and security in part with the District Safety Plan, some security measures must remain confidential, specifically, arrangements for safety evacuation zones (Confidential MOU 2024-01 and Confidential MOU 2024-02), NWOAL and Athletic Ticket Pricing for the 2024-2025 school year High School: Adults - $8.00 Students - $4.00, Junior High: Adults - $5.00 Students - $2.00. Approval was motioned by Schalchter and seconded by Camarillo. Board then proceeded onto the approval several personal recommendations. Those being: classified resignations of Larry Harsila, Peggy Wendt, Becky Pen-

rod, Miriam Deitemeyer, classified retirement of Donna Mann, classified reduction in workforce for the 2024-2025 school year of Jeremiah Frank, a one year retire-rehire administrative contract for Ned Ruffer and Tom Karnes, a two-year administrative contract for Vannesa Resendiz, a three-year administrative contract for Steve Alspaugh, Karyn Cox, Amy Dominique, Lauren Garrett, Rachel Gerken, Nathan Keel, Chris Malanga, and Kasey Thormeier, new certified one-year staff contracts for, Amy Chambers, Katie Stiverson, and Alicia Shook, the transfer of certified staff Paige Gansmiller, the supplemental resignation for 2024-2025 school year for Heidi Brown, and Jennifer Redhead, the administrative supplemental contract for the 20242025 school year Stephanie Poncsak, a salary schedule placement change effective the second semester of 2023-2024 school year for Jessica Root, a salary schedule placement for

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the 2024-2025 school year for Matthew Kaullen, and Olivia Kaullen, the non-renewal of spring athletic supplementals for 2023-2024, the fall athletic supplementals and athletic volunteers for 2024-2025, athletic supplementals for 2024-2025 for Scott Staten, Melanie Reinhart, and Collin Walker, and the approval of certified and classified substitutes with revisions and updates as they occur for the 2024-2025 school year (pending verification of current FBI/BCI and required certifications). Turnbull motioned for approval seconded by Schlachter. With no other business to discuss Schlachter moved for adjournment and Wieland seconded. The board meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m. Bryan City School District’s Board of Education’s next meeting will be held on Monday, July 8th at 6:00 p.m. in the Mose Isaac Field House Board Room.

Gathering In Unity Deemed A Success; Contract With WCPA Discussed

WCPA CONTRACT DISCUSSION … Council held a discussion about the particulars of the contract presented for approval with regards to WCPA grant funding. The contract would show that if grant funds are awarded, the WCPA has permission to develop a certain village parcel. Being able to demonstrate to grantors where a potential project could happen is an integral step in obtaining grant funds.

By: Anna Wozniak

THE VILLAGE REPORTER

anna@thevillagereporter.com

The West Unity Village Council met on June 13, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. After a prayer and the pledge of allegiance, councilors Dave Short, Nathan Massie, Shawn Blaisdell, Stephen Marvin, and Kevin Gray approved the bills as presented and the minutes from their May 9, 2024 meeting.

Resolution 6-2024-8 was then approved on its first reading after a suspension of the rules to account for the hire of Jason Altman for the wastewater treatment plant.

Ordinance 2024-8, which allowed for the annual appropriations for increases to the water and sewer funds, was also approved on its first reading after a suspension of the rules.

Chief Jones then shared that there is a change going on with the last parking space on the corner of Jackson Street to help with visibility.

The West Unity Police Department saw 20 traffic warnings throughout May, as well as five traffic citations, two accidents, 35 miscellaneous calls, 11 agency assists, and 38 investigations.

Fiscal Officer Sarah Higdon shared the latest details of the RITA tax collection service, stating that an increase in returns should be seen this year.

Rates for the village’s CD were presented, with all time spans offering the same interest rate. They voted to

go for the shortest term available in case of a rise in interest rates.

She then detailed that a parcel of land across the street from the previously sold land by the railroad tracks is now tax exempt, resulting in a $10 fee instead of over $100 in taxes.

Mayor Leu presented an agreement with the Williams County Port Authority that is needed for the WCPA to receive a grant for potential village parcel development.

Councilor Massie shared his distaste for the program, sharing that “something’s just not right” with the land acquisition process available to the quasi-government entity.

A motion was passed to send the agreement over for approval, and Councilor Massie dissented when roll was called.

Mayor Leu then shared that the Oak Street Tank is being evaluated for elimination costs, as well as impact on the water available to firefighters.

Administration was made aware that the Oak Street tank supplies around two hours of water for fighting fires, with the main tank being able to supply four hours when completely full.

It was shared that a study should be conducted before a final decision is made with regards to the tank’s elimination.

Discussion was held on the costs of the tank’s upkeep, and Mayor Leu shared that the issue will be looked

into by the Village Solicitor Mark Hagans.

Mayor Leu shared that the Gathering in Unity celebration was one of the most well attended yet, with supplies running out for the chicken BBQ and 41 vendors present.

There were 61 riders for this year’s poker run, and Higdon thanked the mayor for his participation in the parade.

Mayor Leu thanked the community for coming out and thanked those that helped clean downtown up after the parade and celebration. “Thank you everybody that helped out, it was fantastic. Hopefully we can go even bigger next year!”

Condolences were then given for three village residents that have passed on recently. Administrator Fritsch’s report shared news of the hire of Jason Altman and summer helper and shared that the final pay application for Bryan Excavating is currently under review.

The water meter replacement project was quoted at $14,257, with it being shared that the meters will be available soon after switching to the new system.

A grant of $9,023 was awarded for the project, with potential purchases of a line locator, ground mic, and ultrasonic sensor. He also shared that while the one turnpike pump was replaced, the other broke down, resulting in the need for more appropria-

tions for its replacement.

An ultraviolet light module and a UPS battery will be replaced at the WWTP, which will cost nearly $15,780. Word was received that the village did not get awarded any CDBG or Water and Wastewater Infrastructure grants, and the bid for the South Main Street Water Line Project will be put out soon.

Councilor Gray shared how the words forwarded his way on the state of the village have all been positive. The mayor added to that sentiment, sharing how residents have lately been speaking up about how well the village is being run.

Councilor Marvin shared how well the grass has grown around the new construction, with the finished jobs looking great.

Councilor Blaisdell thanked the streets department for their work, as well as the police department for their hard work keeping up with residents since school has gotten out.

Councilor Short shared that the dip on Main Street brought up in the last meeting has still not been addressed and urged administration to look for a remedy to the problem before thanking those involved with the Gathering in Unity celebration. They then adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m., set to meet next on July 11th at 7:30 p.m.

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PHOTO BY ANNA WOZNIAK / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

Downtown Bryan Site Of 73rd Jubilee Celebration

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

The City of Bryan held their 73rd Jubilee Celebration this past weekend. The Bryan Jubilee took place at the courthouse square in downtown Bryan, Ohio.

Sponsored by the Bryan Area Chamber of Commerce, the celebration, which lasted three days, was a place for locals and individuals across the tri-state area to enjoy some fair food, games, rides, and even a parade.

The Jubilee ran Thursday, Friday, and Sat -

urday with Saturday being the day which hosted the annual Jubilee Parade at 2 p.m. The event has created several opportunities for not only vendors but also businesses around the square as the area has become a hot spot for shopping.

Some businesses even had special extended hours which they stayed open in order to give the community an opportunity to shop later as the Jubilee held later evening hours.

The locally sponsored and operated event is something that continues to pour itself back into the community of Bryan.

This year’s Jubilee was no difference in that sense, and with more vendors than last year the event has grown since the past few prior years.

The next event sponsored by the Bryan Area Chamber of Commerce will be Day in the Park on Saturday, June 22nd with events happening all day at both the midway downtown and at the amphitheater it’s an event that you won’t want to miss.

More information on Day in the Park and other upcoming events can be found at http:// business.bryanchamber.org/events/ .

PHOTOS BY JENNA FRISBY / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

Meeting Held To Discuss Housing Crisis In Fulton County

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

WAUSEON - A meeting was held to discuss what was described as a housing crisis in Fulton County last week. The meeting was held on Tuesday, June 11th at 4:30 p.m. inside Special Grounds Coffee. Numerous officials from throughout the county were in attendance. The meeting itself was hosted by community partners who have come together to try and solve the crisis in our area.

The meeting facilitator was Cecily Rohrs. Rohrs is the Director of Shepherds Corner and is a part of the Archbold area.

Panelists for the event included Executive Director of the Delta Open Door Kristene Clark, Noah House Manager for the Pettisville Noah Foundation Nancy Allan, Samaritan Ministry Coordinator for Crossroads Church in Wauseon Sherill Woodard, Executive Director of NOCAC Angie Franklin, Public Assistance Supervisor for Fulton County JFS Amanda Mahlman, Together We Can Make A Difference Initiative-Pillars of Success Director Kelli Burkhardt, Archbold Elementary School Principal Andrea Thiel (not in attendance), Retired Businessman Karlin Wyse, Tyrone Burks from Archbold and Andrew Thomas of New Haven, Indiana.

The meeting began with Rohrs giving a description of the local crisis, as well as what needs to happen to fix this issue. She also explained that she and her husband have been working to help those in need for nearly 40 years. On of the ways they help is by operating shelters in Fulton County, with three in Archbold and one in Wauseon.

“Without a single tax dollar, a group of generous community people have been providing space for those in need to get started again. We have a pretty good track record, but it’s obvious our modest efforts are not nearly enough.”

“If we’re going to solve the housing crisis in our area, we need to gather our influence and our expertise for positive action. Church groups, civic groups, and elected officials have been talking for decades.”

“We have a problem; we have a problem. And immediately about a month ago, I said, I cannot sit in another room and talk about this, we need to do something. And that's why I organized this.”

“We are not here to tell you what we’re going to do and how were going to do it. We don’t know. We’re here to put the crisis front and center in your thinking and give you an assignment.”

“In a nutshell, we need three things. Number one, we need temporary shortterm housing for those living in their cars and tents. And dozens of others this very day are couch surfing. Sleeping on grandma’s couch and moving on to another friend’s couch.”

“Now that used to work. It’s an ageold tradition. But it’s part of the crisis now because when they decide to bend down, tie their shoes, and get going, there is nowhere to go.”

“That brings us to number two. We need long-term affordable housing. And lots of it. Employers are begging for workers, but the lack of affordable housing makes coming to this area pretty difficult.”

“Community leaders have said forever, Cecily, we will build some upscale places and then everyone can move up. That is a fantasy.”

“When everyone moves up, investors move the modest homes and rent them for the immodest prices. And we have learned we need more than beds.”

“Three - we need a community of caring people to stand up and walk beside those who have stumbled. Any one of those three on your list of goals, anyone without the others, it’s not going to work. We need all three.”

“That’s why we are sold on the idea of local support and onsite supervision. Now I am very confident that it’s the fear factor that paralyzes many who could help erase the housing crisis. Let’s join forces to be ready and able to care for those who want a chance to stand on solid ground.”

The Executive Director of the Open Door in Delta was then introduced. Clark explained that the organization runs and operates a transitional housing unit. This unit has been open since 2010. The beds for this location are always full.

“Our beds are full. There’s no place to go. I had a gentleman who just was with us for slightly over a year, had everything taken care of, had a great job, benefits, everything, and needed to go into independent living to make room for someone else.”

“We couldn’t find a place for him to rent. He had no evictions, he had no problems with his credit, it’s just we had no housing available.”

“He ended up moving to Defiance and left our county. He is now looking for employment in Defiance. So, we are not only losing workers due to not having housing, were losing people to be in our communities and grow.”

Clark was then asked, even after getting everyone back on their feet there is nowhere to go? To that, she answered. “Nope, there’s still nowhere to go. For this gentleman, we made 21 phone calls to try and get him housing. Nothing.”

Nancy Allen for the Noah Foundation explained that their organization has three houses, one in Pettisville and the

other two in Wauseon. Even with these houses, they still get 2-3 calls a week from people looking for housing.

“The hard thing is to tell people I don’t have any place, and I don’t know where to tell you to go.” Everyone is fairly in connection with each other, and the knowledge is there that nothing is available.”

Next was Sherill Woodard from Crossroads Church. She explained that she has spoken to 35 individuals or families in the past 18 months.

She also explained that when she started working with people back in 2005, housing was not the issue but now ¾ of messages is about help with rent, can’t find housing or have no housing at all.

NOCAC Executive Director Angie Franklin followed up on this conversation and explained that funding for this sort of help has all but dried up.

“For Years Community Action alone has had access to literally over $9 million of emergency rental assistance money that we were able to assess eligibility, basically you need to be homeless.”

“The income guidelines were pretty broad. So almost anyone, even people who were employed at a marginal level would qualify for this assistance.”

“We helped lots and lots of people that we've never been able to help before. We paid mortgage payments to prevent people from being foreclosed on.”

“And you know, we always knew that there was an issue. But once people find out, there's actually help available and get encouraged by a family or friend or a case manager to say reach out to this help, you really started hearing their stories.”

“So once people are blessed enough to get housing, it's the keeping housing that’s the most difficult part, and that's where those numbers are going to continue to raise because that money from the COVID money and the cares funding that has really been a blessing to our community, and with people that work in our organization through the intake, they've never been able to help people at the level that we've been able to help in the past, that money is gone.”

“So now when people are calling for rental assistance, whether it be a referral from one of these organizations, right in Fulton County, or it be the person from the south, we have to say I'm sorry, all of our rental assistance is gone.”

“However, we can refer you to the Salvation Army, the church group, all of these different places, or we can put together up to $200 to help with rent through smaller levels of funding. Two hundred dollars is not going to get anybody housing. And it's certainly not going to allow them to keep housing.”

She then went on to talk about the PATH Center which is located in Defiance. Franklin explained that this location is the only state-funded emergency shelter in the six-county area, and that this location has 16 beds. Even so, this location is consistently full.

Kelli Burkhardt of Together We Can Make a Difference, located out of Napoleon, explained that there are no homeless shelters in Henry County. To make matters worse, it costs upwards of $1,000 a week to put someone up in a hotel.

To put someone up for a month or two costs upwards of $4,000 to $8,000. She further iterated that the “not in my backyard”, and fear factor is very present.

Next, Rohrs invited three additional individuals to speak. These people were Andrew Thomas, retired business owner Karlin Wyse, and Tyrone Burks. Thomas of New Haven, Indiana had previously struggled with homelessness and addiction. Burks had frequently spent time at CCNO and was out of Toledo at the time. Both are now out on their own and volunteer their time to help give back to the program that supported them. Both put forward the hope that people will not give up on those who need help.

Mr. Wyse was present to explain his role in helping Burks to where he is now. Wyse had hired Burks to work at Lugbill Supply Company in Archbold.

After getting to know Burks, Wyse asked him if he would like to rent out the home next to where he lives. After being told yes, Wyse bought the home and rented it out to Burks.

After a few years, Burks moved to purchase the home, with Wyse stating, “He ended up being a very good neighbor and a very good friend.”

The organization working to help with the housing crisis would love help from the community. Anyone who is able to give ideas of potential housing or land that could be used to build housing is asked to contact Cecily Rohrs at 419572-9530.

Edgerton’s Covington Box Recognized For Solar Field

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

The Village of Edgerton recognized Covington Box on Thursday, June 13th at 10:00 a.m. for the development and use of their very own solar field.

Though the solar field has been up and running now for about year and a half, the village wanted to recognize the company for their self-sufficient thinking in originally developing the solar field.

The company, which was originally started in 1981, installed the solar field consisting of five arrays which include 130 panels in January of 2023. Their installers for this project were AG Technologies. Though the initial investment for the solar field was $150,000.

Though they were able to obtain some of the funds through a grant with the USDA, the rest were funds they invested leaving them with a turnaround return time of between 5-7 years.

The solar field allows Covington Box to run the company off of the solar panel energy alone. Tony Fifer, Covington Box President explains further, “The solar provides 100% of our electrical needs in our 90,000 square foot building.”

Meaning they haven’t had to source out any of their energy, the solar panels are enough to run all the electricity for the entire plant. This results in Covington Box saving between $10,000-$15,000 per year.

The carbon footprint that the solar panels remove from the equation for the company means that the company has truly been on the frontlines of being eco-friendly and contributing to the environment.

Just this year alone it would take 4,350 trees planted to absorb the CO2 that’s air generated from non-renewable energy.

In other words, 40% of energy related CO2 emissions are due to the burning of fossil fuels for electricity generation. Covington Box has taken that completely out of the equation with the use of their solar field.

The solar field project would not have happened without the help of the Village of Edgerton and their support behind Covington Box.

Fifer states that, “Mayor Day and Dawn Fitzcharles from the Village of Edgerton have been great to work with. They supported our efforts to bring a clean energy source to Covington and the village from day one.”

The company has simply taken the first step and leap in the village for renewable energy and resources.

Covington Box also has another solar field at their Waterloo, IN location. That solar field is a complete 1.4-acre solar field that was installed back in 2018 and was a $1 million project.

At that location Covington Box currently has 85 workers, and in 2018 they received the award for Manufacturer of the Year for Northeast Indiana.

While their Edgerton location may be smaller, with only 5 employees, their jobs could not be more vital to the company as a whole unit.

At their Edgerton location, Covington Box focuses primarily on the production of their cremation boxes and their caskets, all of which are made out of corrugated cardboard.

SOLAR FIELD … The Village of Edgerton recognized Covington Box for their solar field on Thursday, June 13th. The impact of the solar field has given more sustainability to the village as the entire factory is self-sufficient in their electricity due to the solar field powering 100% of the plant’s electricity needs. Pictured are Mayor Bob Day, Tony Fifer- Covington Box President, Mike Rodgers - Covington Box General Manager, and Dawn Fitzcharles - Village Administrator.

The boxes serve just as a typical casket would for a fraction of the cost. The use of cardboard allows for a lighter box that is biodegradable once it is buried. While most funeral homes will not inform fami-

lies of this option, it is an option and can be requested at any funeral home. More information about Covington Box and their products can be found online at www.covingtonbox.com

PANEL … A panel of local community partners speaks with local community members and government officials about their experiences with the housing crisis in the county.

PHOTO BY JENNA FRISBY / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

Queens Of West Unity Pageant ‘Returns After Three Years’

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

After three years of waiting the Queens of West Unity Pageant is back up and running thanks to directors Leslie Campbell and Megan Bible for orchestrating the event and ensuring it could come together for all the contestants.

The pageant was held at 5:00 p.m. on June 15th, at the West Unity High School. With a turnout of well over 100 individuals the pageant would definitely be considered a huge success.

This year there were fourteen girls who competed for a crown in their perspective divisions. The program started with a welcoming act performed by all the contestants and reigning queens.

The act was followed by summer wear and formal wear, then on-stage questions, the final walk for reigning queens and finally awards.

This year’s contestants and their sponsors for Little Miss West Unity were: Lucille Bible - Slicker Farms, Addyson Bigelow - Heager Firearms, Allison Campbell - Linger Pharmacy, Brielle Gubbins - Little Lights Daycare and Preschool, Logan Layman - Layman Construction, Cecelia Rodriguez - Miguel’s Trucking, Oaklee Sheets-Meyers

- L&S Hay and Straw, Addison Siegel - R and N Freezer Beef, and Gracie Whitman - Millcreek Coffee and Cones.

Contestants and their sponsors for Junior Miss West Unity were: Bailee Bernath - MW Solutions, Cecilia Eidenier - El Jarro, Kourtney Miller - Partner in Crime Catering, and Scarlett Runkel - Action Hair Designers.

Lastly, the only contestant and her sponsor for Teen Miss West Unity was Naya Rodriguez - Jacoby’s Smokehouse.

Awards that were given out were for: People’s Choice - Brielle Gubbins, Little Miss Photogenic - Logan Layman, Runner up Cecelia Rodriguez, Little Miss West Unity

Logan Layman, Highest 50/50

Ticket Seller Scarlett Runkel, Junior Miss Photogenic -Kourtney Miller, Runner up Bailee Bernath, Junior Miss West Unity Scarlett Runkel.

Lastly, for the Teen Miss West Unity since there was only one contestant she won the following prizes: Teen Miss Photogenic, Teen Miss West Unity.

All the contestants gave it their all and from summer wear to speeches to everything between it gave joy to people to be able to see the girls all enjoying something together, whether performing or not.

PHOTOS BY JENNA FRISBY / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

PAGEANT … After three years of no pageant, the Queens of West Unity Pageant is back up and running. This year’s theme was ‘Rock Around the Clock’. This year’s newly crowned queens are pictured above (left to right): Junior Miss West Unity Scarlett Runkel, Teen Miss West Unity Nayah Rodriguez, and Little Miss West Unity Logan Layman. VIEW 271 PHOTOS OF THIS CONTEST FOR FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM

Pride Of Montpelier Pageant 2024

V The Pride of Montpelier Pageant will be held on Sunday, June 23 at Montpelier School Auditeria. A total of 15 contestants will be vying for the opportunity to be Miss, Teen Miss, Junior Miss and Little Miss Montpelier. Doors open at 4:30 with the pageant beginning at 5:00. Tickets will be available at the door for $7 each. (Pictures provided by Mi Sueno Photography by Angi Scott)

Bryan 2024 Academic Awards Night Winners

AWARD – 3.7 GPA

CLASS OF 2027

Mackenzie Allison, Arella Alyanakian, Eden Alyanakian, Ethan Bailey, Kinlee Blankenship, Caylin Brenneman, Maxwell Burton, Nole Carpenter, Elijah Cummins, Matthew Devlin, Cassidy Dietsch, Taylor Dominique, Shayla Frank, Victoria Fry, Ethan Fryman, Irelyn Fryman, Zoey Gillett, Piper Hanna, Eleanor Huard, Olivia Johnston, Katherine Killgallon, Eric Koenig, Mhykayl Kunsman, Amiyah Langham, Miley Mason, Kassi McDade, Kyleah Mock-Hammond, Jocelyn Mojica, Nadia Moore, Malaki Neilson, Easton Parker, Mya Parker, Anvi Patel, Brendan Roberts, Ashlyn Saltzman, Joshua Sampson, Alea Shilling, Nolan Sleesman, Claire Struble, Carter Thiel, Kelsie Thiel, Jacob Uran, Kallie VanDeVoorde, Olivia Walkup, Brenton Wheeler

CLASS OF 2026

Julia Allen, Josey Arnold, Avery Batts, Philip Berry, Nyenelleh Bradbee, Arianna Brown, Cade Carlin, John Dalrymple, Elleah Davis, Owen Davis, Austin DeWitt, Emory Ehrhart, Emma Elkins, Teagan Grimes, Joshua Grimm, Khloe Hartman, Simon Kellogg, Courtney Kendrick, Jack Kennedy, Ian Knott, Trae Krebs, Carter Luce, Tucker Miller, Noah Mills, Alex Mortemore, Brennen Mosier, Katelyn Moss, Ava Neubig, Jadyn Reid, Abigail Shuherk, Grace Slagle, Polly Sleesman, Thea Staten, Clare Stever, Nicolette Stickney, Tucker Watson, Ava Zimmerman

CLASS OF 2025

Disney Avell, Landon Bassett, Jailynn Beam, Julia Brightman, Macy Burton, Lilly Cox, Gillian Davies, Vanessa DeArcia, Hannah Devlin, Caitlyn DeWitt, Carter Dominique,

Haylie Federspiel, Elijah Fry, Abigail Goebel, Ashley Grymonprez, Mia Herman, Jacob Howard, Gavin Jaessing, Ella Kendrick, Hunter Kinsman, Aurora Kuhn, Ava Lambert, Emma Lambert, Alayna Langham, Gabriel Ledyard, Dominic Malanga, McKenzie Mason, Alyssa McDougle, Aiden Moore, Caleb Mora, Ayden Pawlinski, Samantha Reineck, Lily Sampson, Aaryan Singh, Halle Six, Logan Smith, Cade Spisak, Chloe Spisak, Katherine Thormeier, Lucille Vashaw, Ruby Vreeland, Kathryn Walkup, Hannah Warner, Nanci Waterston, Masen Welling, Casey Xie, Xiao "Macy" Xie

CLASS OF 2024

Hannah Andrews, Teaghan Blad, Avery Brown, Aubrianna Butler, Lillian Clemens, Rayner Clemens, Griffin Davis, Kyah Davis, Rylee Figgins, Rachel Fireovid, Kharma Gentner, Drew Hahn, Chelsey Haury, Samuel Herold, Molly Hess, Noah Huard, Cassidy James, Gracie Jinkins, Ella Johnson, Sydney Johnson, Jase Kepler, Ryan Knight, Dylan Koenig, Sabineh Krukowski-Ortiz, Sydney Laker, Brooklyn Martin, Caleb McCashen, Olivia McDougle, Chloe Meeks, Ava Moore, Katelan Nagel, Vanessa Resendiz, Peyton Schafer, Chasity Shadbolt, Emily Shutts, Marah Smith, Ryan Spiess, Tabithah Taylor, Kailee Thiel, Anthony Tomaszewski, Cole Uran, Ella VanSteenkiste, Allison Vashaw, Ella Voigt, Shawn Ward, Karis Wheeler

CLASS OF 2024 GOTSHALL EXCELLENCE AWARD

3.5 GPA, 27 ACT, 4 ENGLISH, MATH, SCIENCE & SS, 1 FINE ART, 3 FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Lillian Clemens, Griffin Davis, Noah Diaz, Kharma Gentner, Samuel Herold, Noah Huard, Ryan Knight, Dylan Koenig, Sabineh Krukowski-Ortiz,

Peyton Schafer, Marah Smith

PRESIDENTIAL AWARDCLASS OF 2024 – 3.5 CUM GPA

Hannah Andrews, Cooper Bell, Teaghan Blad, Avery Brown, Aubrianna Butler, Kolten Cain, Lillian Clemens, Rayner Clemens, Griffin Davis, Kyah Davis, Noah Diaz, Katherine Dorsten, Xander Fackler, Rylee Figgins, Rachel Fireovid, Kharma Gentner, Mason Hager, Drew Hahn, Chelsey Haury, Samuel Herold, Molly Hess, Noah Huard, Cassidy James, Gracie Jinkins, Ella Johnson, Sydney Johnson, Jase Kepler, Ryan Knight, Dylan Koenig, Sabineh Krukowski-Ortiz, Sydney Laker, Maddox Langenderfer, Brooklyn Martin, Caleb McCashen, Olivia McDougle, Chloe Meeks, Ava Moore, Katelan Nagel, Tania Palos, Vanessa Resendiz, Peyton Schafer, Elijah Schlade, Chasity Shadbolt, Emily Shutts, Marah Smith, Ryan Spiess, Tabithah Taylor, Kailee Thiel, Anthony Tomaszewski, Cole Uran, Ella VanSteenkiste, Jiovanni Vargas Velez, Allison Vashaw, Ella Voigt, Shawn Ward, Karis Wheeler

CLASS OF 2024 ACT 30+ CLUB

Kharma Gentner, Ryan Knight, Dylan Koenig, Sabineh Krukowski-Ortiz, Peyton Schafer

2023-2024

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

VCT Excellence

Yris Reyes-Arrizon

VCT Achievement

Madison Sines

Business & Career

Tech Excellence

Disney Avell, Ivan Day, Hannah Devlin, Brendan Roberts, Jordan Wolf

Business & Career

Tech Achievement

Kallie VanDeVoorde

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Honors Spanish 1 Award

Kyleah Mock-Hammond

Spanish 1 Excellence

Kinlee Blankenship, Ethan Fryman, Irelyn Fryman, Kassi McDade, Kelsie Thiel

Spanish 1 Achievement

Caylin Brenneman, Maxwell Burton, Anvi Patel, Olivia Walkup

Honors Spanish 2 Excellence

Josey Arnold, Abigail Shuherk

Honors Spanish 2

Achievement

Piper Hanna

Spanish 2 Excellence

Courtney Kendrick, Ava Neubig

Spanish 2 Achievement Grace Slagle, Nicolette Stickney

Honors Spanish 3 Excellence

Carter Dominique

Honors Spanish 3 Achievement Clare Stever

Spanish 3 Excellence

Aubrianna Butler

Spanish 3 Achievement

Austin DeWitt

Spanish 4 Excellence

Caitlyn DeWitt

Spanish 4 Achievement

Macy Burton

Spanish 5 Excellence

AP

Ryan Knight

LANGUAGE ARTS

Freshmen Honors

English Excellence

Ethan Fryman, Kassi McDade

Freshmen Honors

English Achievement

Arella Alyanakian, Irelyn Fryman

Freshmen English Excellence

Caylin Brenneman, Maxwell Burton, Piper Hanna, Kyleah Mock-Hammond, Nathaniel Ridgway, Carter Thiel

Freshmen English Achievement

Summer Baer, Sophia Bible, Elizabeth Culver, Kallie VanDeVoorde, Hayden Veres

Sophomore Honors

English Excellence Josey Arnold, Jack Kennedy

Sophomore Honors

English Achievement

Alex Mortemore, Clare Stever

Sophomore

English Excellence

Natalie Bender, Maggie Coleman, Austin DeWitt, Analicia McCoy-Martinez, Yris Reyes-Arrizon, Nicolette Stickney

Sophomore English Achievement

Nyenelleh Bradbee, Courtney Kendrick, Aydin Kirksey Velez, Pedro Lugo-Ojeda, Nicholas Shutts, Grace Slagle, Gavin Weaver

Career English Excellence

Brandon Stall

Career English Achievement Uriah Camarillo

Junior English Excellence

Jailynn Beam, Jeremiah Schilt, Hannah Warner

Junior English Achievement

Disney Avell, Hunter Muehlfeld, Maluree Taylor

Senior English Excellence

Rachel Fireovid, Samuel Herold, Karis Wheeler

Senior English Achievement

Kyah Davis, Mara Simmons

NW Composition 1

Excellence

Hannah Andrews, Julia Brightman

NW Composition 1 Achievement

Gillian Davies, Brooklyn Martin

NW Composition 2 Excellence Katelan Nagel

NW Composition 2 Achievement Allison Vashaw

Books to Film Excellence

Mackenzie Allison, Irelyn Fryman, Malaki Hall

Mythology 1 Excellence Samara Hopkins, Trae Krebs

Mythology 1 Achievement Ivan Day

Mythology 2 Excellence Griffin Davis

Mythology 2

Westgate

Fireovid

Algebra I Excellence Pedro Lugo-Ojeda, Makyah Malvitz, Kyleah Mock-Hammond

Algebra I Achievement

Carpenter, Kaleb Frank, Victoria Fry

Mason, Kassi McDade

Clemens, Emma Elkins, Abigail Shuherk, Grace Slagle, Tori Smith, Gavin Weaver Geometry

Bryan 2024 Academic Awards Night Winners (Continued)

Bryan 2024 Academic Awards Night Winners

Band

Jocelyn Evans, Noah Mills

Orchestra

Orchestra

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical

Weights &

Day, Alexander Ridgway

Honors Biology Excellence Kassi McDade

Honors Biology Achievement Ethan Bailey, Piper Hanna, Anvi Patel, Carter Thiel, Kallie VanDeVoorde

Biology Excellence Julia Allen, Nyenelleh Bradbee, Analicia McCoy-Martinez, Yris Reyes-Arrizon, Grace Slagle

Biology Achievement Katina Farmer, Olivia McClaine, Tori Smith, Brenton Wheeler

Medical Terminology

Figgins

Medical TerminologyAchievement

Spisak

Nutrition

Figgins

Anatomy & Physiology

Josey Arnold, Austin DeWitt, Caitlyn DeWitt, Hannah Warner

Anatomy & Physiology 1 Achievement Courtney Kendrick, Kelby Knight, Ava Zimmerman

Anatomy & Physiology 2 Excellence Lilly Cox

Anatomy & Physiology 2 Achievement Ashton Sines

Physics Excellence Carter Dominique, Aaryan Singh

Physics Achievement Carter Luce, Tucker Miller

Chemistry Excellence Samuel Herold, Xiao "Macy" Xie

Chemistry Achievement Alayna Langham, Dominic Malanga, Ayden Pawlinski, Ella Voigt

Advanced Placement Biology Excellence

Nicolette Stickney

Advanced Placement Biology Achievement Abigail Shuherk

Advanced Placement Chemistry Excellence Dylan Koenig

Advanced Placement Chemistry Achievement Karis Wheeler SOCIAL STUDIES

World History Excellence Mackenzie Allison, Kinlee Blankenship, Nole Carpenter, Ethan Fryman, Kassi McDade, Kelsie Thiel

World History Achievement Jraiahnoah Borst, Nolan Sleesman, Carter Thiel, Conner Westgate

Owen’s American HistoryExcellence Julia Allen

American History Excellence Josey Arnold, Arianna Brown, Austin DeWitt, Brady Jackson, Courtney Kendrick, Trae Krebs, Tucker Miller, Gavin Weaver

American History Achievement Myleigh Andrews, Natalie Bender, Nyenelleh Bradbee, Cade Carlin, Layla Elzey, Lana Miller, Ava Snyder, Aliyah Stairhime

NW American Government Excellence Xiao "Macy" Xie

NW American GovernmentAchievement

Lilly Cox

American Government Excellence Carter Dominique, Abigail Goebel, Alyssa McDougle, Hannah Warner

American Government Achievement Victoria Dunson, Brayden Hall, McKenzie Mason, Anna Spencer

US History 1970-Present Excellence Carter Dominique

US History 1970-Present Achievement Kole Batt

Psychology Excellence Lillian Clemens, Sabineh Krukowski-Ortiz

Sociology Excellence Griffin Davis, Kharma Gentner

FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE

Culinary Fundamentals Excellence Josey Arnold, Lilly Cox, Katherine Dorsten, Courtney Kendrick, Clare Stever

Culinary Fundamentals Achievement Jacob Baltes, Paiten Cook, Ayden Pawlinski

Food Science Excellence Hunter Kinsman, Chloe Spisak

Food Science Achievement Benjamin Bukowski

Interior Design Excellence Ashlyn Saltzman, Madison Sines, Calista Stubblefield

Interior Design Achievement Jeremiah Schilt

Child Development Excellence Katina Farmer, Cassidy James, Tania Palos

Child Development Achievement

Katherine Dorsten, Maluree Taylor

12 SPORT ATHLETES

Teaghan Blad, Jase Kepler, Kailee Thiel, Ella Voigt, Marlee Yoder

STATE ALL ACADEMIC

Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association Scholar Athletes Harlie Blankenship, Kaitlyn Dempsey, Taylor Dominique, Victoria Fry, Eleanor Huard, Katherine Killgallon, Nora Kunsman, Alayna Langham, McKenzie Mason, Miley Mason, Jocelyn Mojica, Ava Neubig, Jadyn Reid, Alea Shilling, Polly Sleesman, Clare Stever, Kelsie Thiel, Ella VanSteenkiste

2023-2024 SCHOLARATHLETE AWARDS

OHSAA SCHOLAR ATHLETE Kailee Thiel, Samuel Herold

OHSAA COURAGEOUS STUDENT ATHLETE Dawson Moore

ARCHIE GRIFFIN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD Ella Voigt, Dylan Koenig

NFHS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Avery Brown, Drew Hahn

U.S. ARMY NATIONAL SCHOLAR ATHLETE Teaghan Blad, Noah Huard

MARINE CORPS

DISTINGUISHED ATHLETE

Jase Kepler, Marlee Yoder

MARINE CORPS

SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE

Marah Smith

MARINE CORPS SEMPER FIDELIS AWARD FOR MUSICAL EXCELLENCE Xiao "Macy"

2023-2024

2023-2024

ADAMhs Board Wraps Up Final Contracts For Fiscal Year Starting July 1st

be difficult to fill.

The Four County ADAMhs Board approved a number of relatively small contracts for the fiscal year that starts July 1 at its meeting Thursday (June 13).

Contracts were approved with three regional healthcare providers for inpatient psychiatric services. The contracts and amounts include: Mercy Health System, up to $125,000 for services at St. Charles Hospital; ProMedica, up to $150,000 for services at The Coping Center in Defiance, Toledo Hospital and Flower Hospital in Sylvania; and University of Toledo Medical Center, up to $250,000 for services at The Kobacker Center.

Generally, the full amount of those contracts is not used. Locally, the board approved $50,000 to support the Williams and Henry County juvenile courts specialty docket. The shared funding can be used by the juvenile court judges in either county to support treatment interventions instead of traditional detention or incarceration for qualifying offenders.

The common pleas courts in Williams and Fulton counties both operate drug courts for qualifying offenders. The board approved $35,000 to each county’s drug court to support treatment interventions for offenders instead of incarceration.

Other local allocations include: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Four County, $7,000 to support public awareness and education concerning mental health issues; and Sufficient Grace Ministries, $10,000 for bereavement support, resources and training for families who have lost a child prior to, during or soon after birth.

The board accepted the terms for both unspent carryover of Addiction Treatment Program funds as well as an expected additional grant of ATP funds for the new fiscal year. Together, the carryover and additional funds total some $225,000.

The state funds can only be used

for the treatment of persons who have been diagnosed with an opiate or other substance use disorder.

A $6,000 contract with Ascend Innovations was approved to gather and organize all types of behavioral health data from four county organizations that have interactions with individuals who experience mental health or addiction issues.

Non-client specific data is to be gathered from organizations as diverse as law enforcement, health departments, hospitals and more – particularly agencies that are not funded by the ADAMhs Board – to see if any documented behavioral health issues are occurring in the area that the board is not aware of.

Board CEO Tonie Long explained that if reliable data can be collected, then it could be used to help board staff identify and address unmet behavioral health needs.

Unfortunately, the largest healthcare systems and funding sources have not yet agreed to share non-client specific data. Without that data, it’s impossible to create a complete picture, she said.

Other contracts or agreements for the new fiscal year that were approved by the board include: Montgomery County ADAMhs Board, an amount not to exceed $50,000 for claims processing and consultation services related to the enrollment of clients and billing for services funded by the Four County ADAMhs Board.

OhioGuidestone and Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio, $187,684 (funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development) for recovery housing subsidies for lowand moderate-income persons.

Also, $25,000 in Access to Wellness funds from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to be distributed to agencies to help individuals who are served by both the mental health and another system successfully transition into

the community.

Ohio Guidestone, Maumee Valley Guidance Center and Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio, sharing $35,598 to help clients with mental health issues who are transitioning from the corrections system to the community.

Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio, $150,000 to administer the Criminal Justice Behavioral Linkage grant.

Two agreements were also approved for periods of time other than the fiscal year starting July 1. Those include: Triangular Processing, Inc., a contract amendment of $30,000 for the six-month period of July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 to coordinate transportation needs of ADAMhs Board funded clients; Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio, $97,170 for the period September 30, 2023 through September 29, 2024 for unspent carryover funds from an opioid grant.

Finally, the board approved an office budget for the new fiscal year that is $110,500 less than the current office budget. The new office budget is $648,600.

In her report to the board, CEO Tonie Long explained that while no regular board meetings are expected in July or August, board members will likely be asked to attend a planning meeting with a consultant who will help the board develop a new fiveyear strategic plan.

She noted that the current plan goes through the end of 2024, so a new plan for 2025 through 2029 will be needed.

She also explained that Ohio Revised Code now allows ADAMhs Boards to have either 9, 12, 14, 15, or 18 board members.

The four-county board has always had 18 board positions; however, she noted some of the state-appointed positions that require specific behavioral health licensure or experience can

Long asked board members if they had an opinion either way for keeping the number at 18 positions or reducing it to 15.

The board members requested additional time to consider the options. The issue will be included on the September meeting agenda.

Some good news has been received from Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio concerning Serenity Springs, the new women’s recovery housing facility just south of Wauseon. The project is complete, and the first applicants have been approved and will move in soon.

Also, additional state funding has been confirmed for the Upton II capital project with New Home Development. This project will add 10 apartments in Defiance for individuals living with mental illness.

Consequently, Long told the board that the additional $250,000 that has been received from the state means that ADAMhs Board funding for the project will be reduced by the same amount.

Long also discussed what has recently become an issue between Ohio’s ADAMhs boards and the Ohio Department of Medicaid: the sharing of Medicaid eligibility data with boards. The issue is under review by the Ohio Department of Medicaid.

The Ohio Department of Medicaid recently denied ADAMhs boards access to important eligibility data that allows boards to correctly process and pay claims. The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities is currently negotiating with Medicaid to maintain the boards’ access to this claims data.

The next regular monthly meeting of the Four County ADAMhs Board will be held Thursday, September 12; however, a working session for strategic planning will be held sometime before then.

Looking Back At What We Read Years Ago

WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO WITHIN THE NEWSPAPER PUBLICATIONS THAT BECAME "THE VILLAGE REPORTER"

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

June 1894

H. P. Grindle and wife are visiting friends and relatives here this week. In July they expect to move to their new home in Montpelier.

Mrs. J. P. Stockton was out to church on Sunday, the first since Easter.

Miss May Peppard visited Mrs. Minnie Miller at Alvordton, last Wednesday.

Married, Tuesday, June 5, Mr. Franklin Gish, formerly of Lockport, now of Detroit, and Miss Lucy Tice.

Hay making is the order of the day. Farmers are busy cultivating corn.

Annual ice cream festival at Fountain Chapel, next Saturday evening.

J. F. Hamet and the other two commissioners proposed to visit Holland on Monday the 18th to look for some stone to build the St. Joe river bridge south of Montpelier.

Married at the home of the bride's parents, June 14, Mr. Phillip Altaffer and Miss Emma Knapp

Quite a few of the young ladies of the town have purchased bicycles recently and are greatly enjoying their rides. Among those who are most proficient among the novices is Miss Bertha Fenimore, while those who are rapidly coming to the front are Misses Cora McGrew and Cecile Warren and Gertie Spencer.

120 YEARS AGO

June 1904

H. H. Miller and J. A. Hollington were at Jackson, Mich, Friday, Mr. Miller buying a large stock of buggies.

Miss Emma Randels and Mrs. E. A. Hartman left for St. Louis last Friday morning to spend a week at the World's Fair.

Howard Tedrow, who has been attending business college in Toledo; came home on Saturday for a week's vacation.

B. H. Hendricks of Kunkle has sold his farm of 76 acres to P. Weidner.

Guy Lutz had the misfortune of being kicked by Emery Fackler's horse while helping scrape the roads, Thursday. Miss Blanche Kunkle was in Jackson, last Tuesday.

Cards out for the marriage of Emerson Bourguin to Miss Bertha Swisher of Archbold.

J. W. Kissell went to Cleveland, Monday, to attend the Grand Lodge of the K. of P.

Geo. Hyatt and family left last Thursday for their western home.

As we are going to press, received the sad news that Stella Jones was killed at the Wabash crossing near the creamery by the 7:31.

110 YEARS AGO

June 1914

The marriage of Edith Ferne Burns and Ralph C. Wilson of Detroit takes place today at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Burns.

Mrs. George Beatty passed away last night in the 95th year of her life. Although she was blind for several years, she was in fairly good health until about a week ago.

Rev. I, E. Surface, of Oakland, Calif., preached at Fountain Chapel, Sunday. The congregation welcomed their old pastor. Izora Beerbower Benner died at her home in Bryan, June 12.

100 YEARS AGO

June 1924

Catherine Smith, 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith died Tuesday night at their home south of town.

Allen Rupp has returned home from Marietta, Ohio, where he has been teaching in the high school the past year.

Kenneth Martin of Chicago, came Saturday to spend two weeks vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin.

H. P. Wilson has closed his jewel-

ry shop and accepted position on the soldier's bonus compensation staff at Washington,D. C.

Married at Bryan on June 12, Mr. Pearl Reynolds and Miss Dorothy Newcomb.

Mrs. Frank Ruhl died at her home, east of West Unity, June 13 at the age of 72.

Howard Geesey and Miss Wanda Swaney were married on Saturday, June 14 at Adrian, Mich.

90 YEARS AGO

June 1934

Several hundred extra copies of the Reporter were mailed out this week to former residents of the community to advertise the Centennial Celebration to be held in August.

The mighty Chicago World's Fair is now on, and many are planning to attend.

Miss Dorothea Prouty, who has been teaching in Cassopolis, Mich., has returned home for the summer.

W. A. Kosier's barn was hit by lightning Sunday evening, and in a few minutes was completely destroyed by fire.

Mr. Charles Preston and Miss Lena Kintner, both of West Unity were married at her home north of town, Saturday, June 9.

Miss Breva Miller and Mr. Vernon Carr were married on Thursday evening, June 14th at Bowling Green.

80 YEARS AGO

June 1944

Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Salter of Westerville spent from Wednesday until Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Geesey.

Word has been received of the marriage of Lt. B. R. Cox of Kunkle and Miss Gwendoline Walford at Bedford, England.

After a honeymoon in Scotland, Lt. Cox returned to his base in England and the bride resumed her duties with the WRENS in England.

Wm. Heer of near Montpelier has purchased the Bert Hickman property on Church. St. Mr. Hickman will move Saturday to the property he purchased from Harold Mohr on N. High, St. Mrs. Eudora Fisher and house visitors Mr. and Mrs: Charles Wolfe of Columbus were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bert White and family at Hudson and all enjoyed a picnic supper at the state park at Wamplers Lake Monday.

The Boyer Grocery and Market was sold yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Colon, who will take possession next Monday.

70 YEARS AGO

June 1954

A special dedication service is to be held at the West Unity Free Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon. The construction of the building began in July 1953, and was completed early in December.

60 YEARS AGO

June 1964

Charles Suhr of West Unity attended the annual convention of the Communications Worker of America.

Ralph Hollingshead was installed as the new present of the West Unity Lions Club.

Bert. A. Severence, 80, passed away Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Juanita Figgins in Alvordton after a brief illness.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mercer of Kunkle will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on June 28.

One fire resulted from the first of two severe electrical and wind storms that swept through the West Unity area last Friday. A high tension wire came down on a fence on the Meryl Brillhart farm.

Mrs. Ruth Stoner, Mrs. Irene Knapp, Mrs. Annabelle Stipe, and Mrs. Helen Beatty returned home Saturday. evening after nine days touring at Lake Placid, N.Y. and other New England states, also Lancaster County, Pa.

John D. Leu, a Goshen College student and son of Mr. and Mrs. John Leu of West Unity received a certificate of excellence awarded by the editors of Time Magazine when he scored highest in the 1964 sophomore testing program in the 28th annual Time current affairs contest.

50 YEARS AGO

June 1974

Williams County Sheriff Denver Mock reported today the arrest of three

area juveniles, all boys ranging in age from 16 to 17. Route 1, West Unity were jailed Tuesday, and charged with two recent break-ins, one at Spokes Restaurant and the other the Kunkle gas station.

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

June 1904

Lem Peugeot has purchased the interest of Henry Mignerey in the pool hall.

Bryan has organized a salaried baseball team with Paul Besancon as catcher.

Delta celebrated the opening of the $300,000 Helvelia Milk Condensing plant.

Mrs. T.B. Radabaugh is suffering from typhoid fever.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kelly of Evansport, a son on June 9.

Miss Cora Spangler became the bride of A.W. Dorr of Manchester, Mich.

A surprise farewell party was given for Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Vernier who are moving to Butler.

110 YEARS AGO

June 1914

Pearlie Russell became the bride of Walter E. Thiel on June 25.

Alta Harris became the bride of Ernest Gentit on June 27.

Springfield township teachers employed are Hazel Harnet, Pearl Meyer. Robert Allison and Frank Black.

100 YEARS AGO

June 1924

Sunday excursions on the T&I railroad from Stryker to Toledo and return is $1.55.

Miss Ethel Planson is studying at the Wesley Memorial Hospital at Chicago.

John Schnur passed away June 25.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. S.F. Kourney June 23, a daughter.

90 YEARS AGO

June 1934

Having lost the hearing of his left ear, Robert A. Nofziger was given an honorable discharge from the Navy on June 20. He is attending an automotive school in San Francisco.

The new $30,000 Tiffin River bridge on route 6 west of Stryker has been completed.

Two Evansport houses were burned during a two hour battle with flames Monday morning. The fire started in the James Sigg home and spread to the home of Harold Sines.

80 YEARS AGO

June 1944

The business section pavement is to be covered in blacktop soon.

162 registered for dinner at the 43rd Alumni Banquet. A farewell party was held for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rudolph, who left for Adrian on Tuesday.

70 YEARS AGO

June 1954

Rev. John Reed has accepted a call from the Stryker First Baptist Church to be it's pastor. Rev. W.L. Linebrink will deliver the Memorial address at the Soldiers Monument in Stryker cemetery.

60 YEARS AGO

June 1964

Joyce Ann Goebel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Goebel was wed to Larry Laub, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Laub, June 6.

Mary Lee Franks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Franks became the bride of Denver Schelling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schelling on June 13. Janice Aeschliman and Walter Schmucker of Stryker graduated from Goshen College. A birthday party was held in honor of Sherry and Tammie Sobick at the home of their parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sobick.

EDON AREA NEWS

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

80 YEARS AGO

June 1944

Harold Knapp of Northwest will teach the fifth and sixth grades and Mrs. Juanita Kaiser of Edon the first and second grades at Cooney. Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Schaffter are the parents of a daughter born Sunday, June 18.

70 YEARS AGO

June 1954

Mr. and Mrs. George Kaiser and Linda, left early by auto Saturday morning on a western trip to the Pacific Coast. They will call on their son-in law and daughter, Pvt. and Mrs. William Eyster at Camp Chaffee, Ark. Barabara Knapp, Phyllis Allomong, Kathy Ingram, Tom Foster, Jack Stevens and Gene Headley all students at Ohio State University in Columbus arrived home last week for the summer vacation. Miss Knapp will be here two weeks then goes back for the summer term.

60 YEARS AGO

June 1964

Mrs. Martha Jane Kimpel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan L. Kimpel became the bride of Leslie Lee Bechtol, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred M. Bechtol at 2 o’clock, June 14 in the Church of Christ.

Miss Sally Burkhardt of Detroit is having her vacation from nurses training. She is with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Burkhardt and Eric.

50 YEARS AGO

JUNE 1974

Mrs. Doris Maybee was guest of honor on her birthday at a family dinner in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd

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(June 4, 1975): The Bryan High School Golden Bears baseball team won the Class AA state championship, beating Stephen T. Badin High School of Hamilton, Ohio, 5-4 in the final game of the state tournament. This vintage image of the 1975 Bryan High School baseball team is from the Dave Batt collection.

Looking Back At What We Read Years Ago

Landell Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Merwood Rhodes visited their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Williams. It was the Williams’ 12th wedding anniversary.

40 YEARS AGO

June 1984

Shelly Thiel pitched the first three innings for the winning Lady Bombers at the first ball game to be played at Walz Park in Edon.

Sylvester and Dorothy Kinsley are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 17.

Mr. and Mrs. Gene McCrea are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on June 7.

30 YEARS AGO

June 1994

Parrish Farms of Edon took top honors at an international hog show, the World Pork Expo, held this year in Indianapolis June 9-11.

Heather Lynn Osborn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Osborn, was chosen valedictorian of her graduating class at Milford High School. She has been the recipient of many academic and athletic scholarships but has not decided where she will be attending college.

At 7:00 p.m. on Saturday evening the Explosive and Ordinance Demolition and the Edon Police Department detonated a World War II hand grenade found by Emily Curtis who thought it was a “toy” and kicked it out of her way as she was mowing.

Toby Rupp, 26, Montpelier, is the new Wastewater/Water Superintendent for the village of Edon. He was a part-time police officer for Stryker and worked in a family carpeting business.

20 YEARS AGO June 2004

Four County Career Center's junior Carpentry students donated their labor to help frame and construct a 30' X 36' garage/home addition for Jason & Laurette Baltosser in Stryker. The students assisted in this project as part of their lab skills training. Rick Wityk, Carpentry instructor made the arrangements. Four County Career Center staff and students look for ways to use their skills to assist in community projects.

On May 14, 2004, Amber Faulhaber was awarded the coveted John Philip Sousa Award. It was given in recognition of outstanding achievement and interest in instrumental music, for sin-

gular merit in loyalty and cooperation, and for displaying those high qualities of conduct that school instrumental music requires.

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

June 1984

Services were held for accident victim Jeffrey L. Pace, 31, Stryker.

Cynthia J. Clark, West Unity, has received a degree in computer technology from Tri-State University.

Twins, Mrs. Edna Stoltz and Edwin Meek, celebrated their 80th birthday on June 12.

30 YEARS AGO

June 1994

Carter Kissell was in West Unity

for the dedication of the Kissell Community Building. While here he visited the construction of the public library of which he's a donor.

Tom Wyse of rural Stryker was seriously injured in a car crash and flown by helicopter to St. Vincent's.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Hornung of West Unity celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 18.

Hesston College has announced the students on the spring honor roll. They include: Meridith Short of Stryker and Wendell Nofziger of West Unity.

20 YEARS AGO

June 2004

Senior Master Sergeant Randy J. Bowling will be retiring after twentytwo years of faithful service to our country.

Marion and Marjorie Smith, of Columbus Ohio, celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 9. The graduated from West Unity High School together in 1941.

John and Eunice (Traut) Winzeler were married on June 6, 1954, at St. James Lutheran Church, Burlington, by Rev. H.F. Hall, Pastor.

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

June 2014

Melvin and Eloise (Lucas) Wyse, of Fayette, OH, were married June 7th, 1954. Edon Junior High Choir Performs National Anthem At Toledo Mud Hens Game.

Fayette’s Sarah Kovar Awarded Scholarship From Wauseon’s Tractor Supply Company Store.

Wauseon author Megan Spengler will host a book talk and signing at the Wauseon Public Library on Saturday, July 12 at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Department.

She will share excerpts from her second book, “Revenge at Camp Tepeki.”

1908 - George Washington Jones

Swanton Pavilion Celebrated With Park Party

By: Jacob Kessler THE VILLAGE REPORTER

jacob@thevillagereporter.com

Community members in Swanton held an early birthday party for the Park Pavilion last week.

The event was held in the Memorial Park at the Pavilion, on Friday, June 14th at 6:00 p.m.

According to Stephanie Fessenden and Pat Pilliod, generous sponsors helped to get the event going.

A group of individuals from the Corn Fest, Chamber of Commerce, Historical Society, and Friends of the Library also teamed up to make the day possible.

The idea for the event came during a meeting for Corn Fest. Parties used to be held in the park and, with the 100th anniversary of the pavilion coming up, it was decided an event should be planned to help people understand the park and its 100-year history. So, Fessenden ran with the idea and was able to bring everything together.

The event featured three food vendors (Dog Waggin, PizzAroma, and The Rolling Lemon), as well as a beer tent, a juggler, kickball games and live music performed by JP and the Big Deal. NWO Beverage, Benfield Wine, and Oncore Brewing were featured in the designated beer area. Fessenden wished to thank everyone who showed up that night to show their support. She would also like everyone to know that the Corn Fest will be held on August 9th and 10th.

Fulton County Historic Reflection

The following photo shows the Home of George Washington Jones, taken on July 1st, 1908, in Wauseon, Ohio. The photo was addressed to Miss Mable Jones of Wauseon. The photo was provided by the Fulton County Historical Society.

FOOD … Three food trucks were featured at the Swanton Pavilion Park Party. These vendors were Dog Waggin, PizzAroma, and The Rolling Lemon.

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TWO MINUTE DRILL

- Rex Stump, Wauseon, OhioTHE PATH AHEAD OF US

As I hiked alone in a remote area of Sedona, I came to a flooded river. It was wide, deep, and the water was flowing fast. Being alone, I knew that I shouldn’t attempt to cross the river for a multitude of reasons.

I walked along the bank of the river for a long time trying to find a safe place to cross, so that I could reach my destined goal. It never happened. I never crossed, I never completed that trail, I never reached the summit that day.

It was a disappointing day.

Have you had days in which your plans never came to fruition? Have you had days in which things didn’t go as planned? I’m sure you have, we all have.

But have you had days in which things didn’t go as you planned; and they were better? Have you had days in which you look back and say, “only God could be responsible for this great day?”

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE

- Mike Kelly, Retired Pastor, Bryan, OhioGOD DECIDES, NOT US

Have you noticed that in our politically correct kind of world we want to decide what is right and what is wrong? Somewhere we lost our way. We have come as a society and unfortunately, even within the Body of Christ, to believe that we can define what sin is and what sin is not.

There was an article in a local paper some time back that talked about one denomination making some decisions about a group of people who wanted to become full members.

The article said, “The definition of what is acceptable and what is not acceptable is murky at best.” That’s just nuts. There are a number of things about sin that need clarifications but when God calls it sin, it is sin!

God’s Word decides what is acceptable and what is not acceptable. There is nothing murky about it. If God called it sin 2,000 years ago, it is sin today!

We cannot now say that what God said then is wrong, is now right when talking about

moral issues, (not cultural issues). No matter if it offends, God’s Truth is The Truth. Even if it isn’t exactly what I want to do.

God is not confused, nor is His Word confusing. God draws boundaries for us. He lays those boundaries out clearly.

He told Adam that you can eat from any tree but that one. He told Moses that these are “My Commandments”, not suggestions. These aren’t arbitrary standards. God is not going to let us as the church redefine sin and call it choice or lifestyle.

The society we live in will do that regularly but we as believers are not allowed. Our Boss defines sin for us. No one else. When we do the opposite of what God’s Word says, we sin.

No matter what we want to call it or how we want to redefine it, sin is simply and always will be sin. God sets the standards. He determines what is and what is not sin. No one else.

Sin is not now, nor will it ever be something we can define outside of God’s Word. God is the God of justice. If we think we can change His

PASTOR'S PONDERINGS

- Pastor Steve Wilmot, Edgerton, OhioCHASING THINGS TOO SMALL

Two Kentucky farmers who owned horse racing stables developed a keen rivalry over the years. One spring, each of them entered a horse in a local steeplechase. One farmer thought a professional rider might help him outdo his friend, so he hired a crack jockey.

The two horses were leading the race at the last fence, but it proved too tough for them. Both horses fell and unseated their riders. The calamity didn’t rattle the professional jockey. He quickly remounted and won the race. After the race, the jockey found the farmer who had hired him fuming with rage. “What’s the matter?” the jockey asked. “I won, didn’t I?”

“You won all right,” roared the farmer, “but you won the race on the wrong horse!” I wonder when we get to the end of our lives if we’ll hear God tell us the same thing. Will he say we lived our entire lives on the wrong horse

chasing the wrong things — things too small?

On April 14, 1912, at 10 o’clock at night, the Titanic crashed into an iceberg in the midAtlantic Ocean. Four hours later, it sank.

One woman in a lifeboat asked if she could go back to her room. The sailors gave her three minutes. She hurried down the corridors and through the gambling room piled ankle-deep in money. In her room, her treasures awaited her, but she snatched three oranges instead and hurried back to the lifeboat.

One hour earlier, she would have unquestionably chosen diamonds over oranges. But in the face of death, what was valuable became crystal clear.

Like this lady, sometimes we lose track of what matters until God sends a crisis to yank us from the mundane into something so much bigger.

For the twelve disciples, it was the death and resurrection of Jesus. Before Pentecost,

In the book of Joshua, chapter three, we read that Joshua, and the Israelites were supposed to cross the Jordan River to advance into God’s promised land!

They’ve waited for years to do this…but a flooded river changed their plans. After three days of camping by the river, hearing the rushing waters, and seeing no way around…God told them to get ready to cross! Joshua records that historical moment; “It was the harvest season, and the Jordan was overflowing its banks. But as soon as the feet of the priests who were carrying the Ark touched the water at the river’s edge, the water above that point began backing up a great distance away at a town called Adam, which is near Zarethan. And the water below that point flowed on to the Dead Sea until the riverbed was dry.” (3:15-16)

That day, a couple million people walked across a dry riverbed! Why? “He did this so all the nations of the earth might know that the Lord’s hand is powerful, and so you might fear the Lord your God forever.” (4:24)

Word or ignore it, then we will find ourselves facing His wrath.

We must decide who is going to call the shots. We must decide who has the right to determine what is or is not acceptable. Only God has that right.

That said, sin can be a complicated issue when you really look into it. Somethings we want to call sin are not sin to everyone or everywhere. For instance, some sins are personal.

It may be a sin for someone to drink an alcoholic beverage because they have an addiction problem but not for someone else who has never drank to excess. Some sin is also cultural meaning that it is not sin everywhere.

Think the female dress code in some African nations where toplessness is acceptable and even standard. Try that in America and it would not only be illegal but sinful.

As I said earlier, sin is complicated and here is another area where some major complications set in. Each of us must walk in the light that God has given us.

By that I mean that how we interpret scripture and how we prioritize it also impacts what we know of sin. Good men and women of clear conscience often disagree about what is sin and not sin based on how they understand the same scriptures.

For example, the on-going issue of homosexuality in the Church today. I take a conservative approach but a good friend of mine in the same denomination sees it differently.

He takes the scriptures about loving one another and prioritizes them above the scriptures about confronting sin. He treats homosexuality as the same as any other sin and I

they bought into the common belief that when Messiah came, he would overthrow the existing government and restore Israel to world domination.

But after the resurrection, they discovered such a hope was way too small. God had something so much bigger in mind.

For us, it may be the loss of a job or a home, a life-threatening health issue, a divorce, an estranged child, or a death in the family that finally slaps us in the face. Then everything comes into focus.

“I’ve been living my life pursuing things too small. Things that aren’t important when it’s all said and done. It’s time to make a change.”

What are the too small things that blind us to what really matters? Listen to God identify some.

Matthew 6.19-20 — Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

Nothing wrong with having stuff but chasing it without chasing heavenly treasure is chasing things too small.

1 Peter 3.3-4 Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God (NLT)

Nothing wrong with looking attractive, but to set your focus on outer beauty while neglecting inner beauty is running after things too small.

1 Timothy 4.8 Exercise daily in God — no spiritual flabbiness, please! Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever (MSG) Nothing wrong with losing weight, exercising, and getting fit. But dieting into a size 4 or exercising into a muscle-bound specimen while you neglect soul care is racing after

Despite the kind of day, you may or may not have, make sure you recognize when God shows up! We will naturally have days that are filled with challenges, but when you see things supernaturally happen, pause and see that God is doing something special. Give God the glory for His power. Fear the Lord our God! Sometimes our way is flooded or blocked. Sometimes we can’t go in the direction we want to go. Sometimes God miraculously opens a way forward that we can’t see.

Regardless, of your plans and hopes, trust God. God is not an old man, the guy in the sky, a genie with wishes, your pilot, coach, or good luck charm. He is God! He is Holy, full of grace and mercy. He is almighty, all-powerful, all-knowing, and He alone is to be worshipped.

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

can hardly call that wrong. His point is that if we allow a glutton like me to be a pastor, then why can’t we allow a gay woman to be one? We are both sinners. And our sins are called out in the same passages in Scripture.

I believe that we need to call it sin if the Bible says it, is sin. Gluttony, gossip and greed are sins, and we call them that, but he isn’t willing to confront the LBGTO+ group about their lifestyle.

And that is where we truly differ. If we don’t call sin a sin, then people will not confess it when confronted by God or his Word. We are all sinners. We are all called to love one another.

I just worry that my love is not real if I won’t confront something harmful in the lives of those I love. Because God loves us, he confronts us about our sin so that we won’t sin and suffer the consequences of it. Because we love them, we confront our children about the things they do wrong, so they won’t have to face the consequences of those bad choices.

It seems unloving of me to not lovingly tell the gossips to quit gossiping, the gluttons to quit overeating, the greedy to change their hearts but not tell the LBGTO+ that God considers their actions sinful as well.

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.

things too small.

1 Peter 1.24-25 — People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever (NLT). Admit it. No matter how beautiful you are, you’ll get wrinkles and die someday. No matter how much you accomplish in your career, nobody will remember much about it or you after you’re gone. It’s chasing things too small. What are you living your life for — things too small or eternal things? It’s not a question of either/or. It’s a question of priority. What should come first before everything else? What will last? What’s more important in the end?

A child raised a blood-curdling scream because he had shoved his hand into the opening of an expensive Chinese vase and couldn’t pull it out.

Parents and neighbors tugged with all their might and coated his hand with grease, but to no avail. There was nothing left to do but break the beautiful, expensive vase.

As the heap of broken pieces lay there, it became clear why the child had been so hopelessly stuck. His little fist grasped and wouldn’t let go of a penny he had spied on the vase’s bottom.

What a picture of how many people live their lives. They cling to things that won’t matter in the end while neglecting those that will. Hunting for things too small. God, open our eyes today. Reveal to us if we’re chasing things too small. If we’re living for things that won’t matter in the end. And if we are, show them to us and what you want us to do about it. Above all, may we chase you first.

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.

Spiritual Growth Undergone On Mission To Historic Greasy Creek

By: Anna Wozniak

THE VILLAGE REPORTER anna@thevillagereporter.com

The beginning of June saw a life-changing mission trip for 12 Kunkle United Brethren members. The morning of June 6th saw these missionaries pack provisions (provided by the Alvordton United Brethren Church) and load into two vans to make their way for Greasy Creek in Kentucky.

Greasy Creek, named after the stream in Pike County with the same name (rumored to have been used by a hog slaughterhouse to dispose of leftover pig grease), is a small village in the Appalachian Mountains.

Directly off of Kentucky State Route 3174, and 10 miles Southeast of Pikeville (the county seat), Greasy Creek has a long and proud history.

In the beginning, as people migrated to Kentucky, they settled in between the mountains in valleys known to the locals as “hollows.” Greasy Creek was one of these hollows.

Surrounded mostly by the waters of Lake Cumberland and walled in by mountains, Greasy Creek has spent most of its history as one of the hardest to reach places in Pike County.

Pike County, known most famously for being the home of the feud between the Hatfields and McCoys, has historically proven to be one of the more lucrative counties in Kentucky.

The area has roots in lumber and coal, which enabled some early settlers of Greasy Creek to amass small fortunes. McKinney Steel Company Mine came into the area in 1923, bringing with it a railroad.

This railroad saw the village connected to the surrounding area, which might not sound like such a big deal if you don’t know how hard it is to travel from place to place in the Appalachian Mountains.

The 10-mile hike to the seat of Pike County, Pikeville, could often take upwards of an hour of journeying through treacherous mountain trails and crossing Lake Cumberland.

Due to the hardships of travel, the area at one time had over 100 small schools throughout the different hollows.

This ended with advancements in travel, and the schools were consolidated after a swing bridge was constructed across Cumberland Lake in 1959.

The economy of Greasy Creek took a hit with the closure of Corrigan-McKinley Steel Company in 1930, which took over for McKinney Steel Company Mine when they closed in 1927.

This closure was the result of the death of the last male heirs and was the beginning of the end for the coal-based economy of Greasy Creek, which relied on company credit more than American dollars.

The reverberations of the decline in coal mining can still be felt throughout the area to-

day, which is one of the reasons why missionaries are welcomed with open arms.

“Religion is the backbone of this county,” shared Christy Adkins Flemming, Research Librarian for the Pike County Public Library in Pikeville, Kentucky.

She detailed how the area has a strongly religious background, with a Baptist church being founded as early as 1872.

Home to Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, and even a few Catholics, one would be hard-pressed to find a Greasy Creek resident not involved heavily in Christianity.

It’s no wonder why this tight-knit community would welcome the 12 missionaries from Kunkle United Brethren, happy to share the love of God through one another, with open arms.

“Sixty-three percent of our residents are on some kind of government assistance,”

Christy shared, highlighting that many of those impoverished are elderly.

This is where the wonderful team made of Harley Burger, Mercedes Burger, Siera Burger, Alexus Burger, Mekie Walz, Cynthia Burger, Rhiley Burger, Pastor Dan VanArsdalen, Deb VanArsdalen, Derek Walz, Wendy Walz, Ethan Walz, and Kunkle United Brethren Lay Leader Pam Walz came in.

They spent four days helping to repair derelict buildings, working for the Laurel Mission under the direction of Nathan and Lyndsay Boggs.

Waking up at 6 a.m., the team headed out by 8 a.m. to their assigned jobs, helping to work on the Kendra House and a clothing store.

They also built the family of a disabled child a new ramp and

deck. This was done around worship with the Boggs family and viewing the surrounding beautiful area.

The missionaries are

thankful for the support of their church families, with Pastor Dan VanArsdalen sharing how great it is that “in such a noisy world,

a handful of young people wanted to go into the hills of Kentucky and work to help the less fortunate.” “We all have grown.”

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY DAN VANARSDALEN / THE VILLAGE REPORTER

THE TEAM … Pictured in front, left to right, are missionaries Harley Burger, Mercedes Burger, Siera Burger, Alexus Burger, Mekie Walz, Cynthia Burger, Rhiley Burger, Pastor Dan VanArsdalen, Deb VanArsdalen, Derek Walz, Wendy Walz, Ethan Walz, and Lay Leader Pam Walz.

SHIPLAP TEAM … Wendy Walz, Pastor Dan VanArsdalen and Lexy Burger posed for a photo while working on shiplap for the Kendra House.

QUALITY TIME … Mekie Walz, Ethan Walz, and Deb VanArsdalen posed for a photo while out spending time together spent sightseeing.

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Evergreen Comes From Behind To Beat Delta, 4-3

By: Joe Blystone THE VILLAGE REPORTER sports@thevillagereporter.com

DELTA (June 11, 2024) - Every day you step on the diamond during the summer is a chance to improve and stake a claim in the lineup the next spring.

Quinn Eisel, Austin Burghardt and Chris Shrader did just that as the Evergreen trio led the way at the plate and in Burghardt and Shrader's case, on the mound as well in the Vikings 4-3 victory over Delta.

The Vikings got on the board first against reliever Lane Lopez in the second inning. It was Burghardt who started the rally with a single.

Owen Dohrman reached on an error and one out later a walk filled the bases. Lopez got a second out on a strikeout but then plunked Mike Laver with a pitch to force home the first run.

Evergreen scored again in the third on a walk, an error, Shrader's single and a bases juiced walk to JJ Johnson to make it 2-0.

The Vikings could've had more, but Lopez got rid of the next three hitters on strikes to get out of the threat.

Meanwhile Burghardt was cruising giving up an unearned run in the third, throwing just 33 pitches without allowing a hit.

However, the Panthers got to reliever Wil Ruetz in the fourth to take a one run lead. A

one out walk and hit batter set the stage for Carlos Desantos who rammed a triple into the left center gap that plated both runners and gave Delta a 3-2 lead.

Eisel almost single handedly, brought the Vikings from behind in the fifth as the fleet center fielder lined a single up the middle off Brady Morr to start the inning, then stole second and third around a couple of strikeouts.

Burghardt's nubber in front of the plate was fielded by Morr who's only real chance of recording an out was Eisel at the plate, but one more time the upcoming junior showed his speed beat the toss and tag to tie the game.

Evergreen took the lead in the sixth when Hayes Studenka reached on an error, went to second on a two out walk and scored when Layne Vance bounced a single up the middle off Desantos to give Evergreen a 4-3 advantage.

Shrader went the last three without giving up a hit. The sophomore to be threw just 34 pitches as he walked one and hit a batter while striking out three to get the win on the mound.

DeSantos took the loss allowing an unearned run in his two innings. The Delta righty who will be a soph next spring gave up two hits, walked one and struck out four.

Eisel and Shrader each had two hits for the Vikings.

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Feature Winners At Oakshade Raceway

By: Scott Hammer WAUSEON, OH – After two consecutive weeks of feature race action getting rained out, Oakshade Raceway was able to catch up with some make up features from June 1 on a beautiful Saturday night.

Colin Shipley and Steve Kester each picked up their first DIRTcar UMP Late Model feature wins of the season at the track ‘where the FASTEST meet to race’.

Joe Smith led the first seven laps of the regularly scheduled Late Model A Main until a caution would tighten the field for a restart.

Mathew Chapman was running second and chose to start on the outside for the Delaware double file restart which put Colin Shipley to his inside in the first row behind the race leader. Shipley, from Weston,

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Late in the race, Rusty Smith began to close in on Shipley for the lead and caught the driver of the 46-car just as the white flag flew. Smith tried to get alongside Shipley on the backstretch going into turn three, but Shipley held on to pick up the victory.

Rusty Smith settled for a close second-place finish with Mathew Chapman, Jake Rendel and Carter Murday rounding out the rest of the top five finishers.

Later in the night, Holland, Ohio’s Steve Kester started on the pole for the make-up Late Model feature. Kester led from flag to flag and went on to a dominating win by over a straightaway.

The caution flag flew only once on lap seven that

allowed Jake Rendel to restart just behind Kester. Rendel was not able to keep up with him and wound-up finishing second with Rusty Smith finishing third.

Colin Shipley gained several positions during the race and was closing on the battle for second and third but ran out of laps and finished fourth with Carter Schlenk taking fifth.

Donnie Ringman from Clayton, Michigan, started on the pole of the DCR Graphics Sportsman feature event and led the entire way to pick up his first feature win of the season He become the fourth different feature winner in four DCR Graphics Sportsman feature events this season.

The three other previous feature winners, Kolin Schilt, Adam Lantz and ‘The Outlaw’ Jesse Jones

got together in turn two on a late race restart knocking them out of contention.

Ian Palmer followed in Ringman’s tire tracks for a good portion of the race and finished second ahead of Ryan Davis, Chris Williams and Matt Ringger.

The regularly scheduled Dominator Super Stock A Main was slowed by a few cautions. Jake Rendel, who was doing double duty driving his late model as well, led from the pole at the start with Jarrett Rendel behind.

Jarrett, from Clayton, Michigan, would get by Jake for the lead and go on to post the victory with Jake finishing second for a Rendel family sweep of the top two spots.

Dylan Burt started 12th and climbed his way up to a third-place finish with Chane Stuckey and John Lonabarger rounding out the top five.

Later in the Dominator Super Stock A Main makeup feature, Dylan Burt, out of Toledo, Ohio, would start on the pole and lead the entire way to earn his first feature win of the year.

Chane Stucky moved up 12 positions to finish in the runner up spot with Jake Rendel, Adam Noonan and John Lonabarger the rest of the top five finishers.

Adrian, Michigan’s Jason Deshler started on the outside of the third row and worked his up to the front, getting by pole-sitter Eric Carr to earn his first feature win of the race season.

Brett Ireland finished third with Nathan Goodman in fourth. James

Stamper gained a couple positions from where he started to end up fifth.

Alex Krall and John Young started in the front row of the Dominator Super Stock B Main and ran first and second. A late caution would tighten the field with Krall leading and Young following in second.

Sylvania, Ohio’s Alex Krall would hang up to pick up the win over Young, Grayson Warner, Scott Barnhart and Amy Clair.

John Young was able to do one finishing position better in the Dominator Super Stock make-up feature race. The Toledo, Ohio, driver started fifth and was able to pick up his first Oakshade victory over Scott Robertson, Derek Zuver, Brandon Goad and Steve Reeves.

In Compact B Main action, Jackson, Michigan’s Ben Lantis was able to find his way to the front after starting eighth and pick up the win.

Brian Barber started fifth and worked his way up to a second-place finish followed by Rick Stetten, Chris Yockum and Dylan Iffland who recovered to finish fifth after a lap five caution.

Bring the kids this Saturday night, June 22, for the Night of Wheels. Every kid will have a chance at winning a brand-new bike.

Racing action will be highlighted by the Oakshade/ Attica Late Model Series with a full program of DIRTcar UMP Late Models, DCR Graphics Sportsman, Dominator Super Stocks and Compacts.

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Summer Baseball & Softball Summaries

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June 10th, 2024

Ayersville 5 Archbold 4 (9 innings)

ARCHBOLD – The Pilots used a Bluestreak error in the ninth inning to take the lead and held on for a 5-4 win at Archbold.

Sean Garcia recorded two singles and an RBI for Archbold and Max Burrowes added a double.

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WINNING PITCHER: Maag (5 innings, 3 hits, 1 run, 0 earned, 5 strikeouts, 0 walks) OTHER: Lloyd

LOSING PITCHER: I. Gracia (4 innings, 1 2 runs, 1 earned, 8 strikeouts, 3 walks) OTHER: S. Garcia

LEADING HITTERS: (Ayersville) Lloyd –double; (Archbold) Burrowes – double; Garcia – 2 singles, RBI

Defiance 11 Edgerton 1 (5 innings)

DEFIANCE – Sam Gerschutz had two doubles and two RBIs and scored on a wild pitch in the fifth to give Defiance an 11-1 walk-off win.

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WINNING PITCHER: Linebrink (3 innings, 2 hits, 1 run, 3 strikeouts, 1 walk) OTHER: Gerschutz

LOSING PITCHER: Herman (4 innings, 9 hits, 5 runs, 3 strikeouts, 0 walks) OTHER: Weaver, Sanchez

LEADING HITTERS: (Edgerton) – 2 singles; (Defiance) Hutcheson – double, 2 runs; Gerschutz – 2 doubles, 2 RBIs; Gomez – double, RBI

Hicksville 8 Edon 1 Hicksville 12 Edon 1 (5 innings)

EDON – The Aces swept the twin bill at Edon after outscoring the Bombers by a combined score of 20-2.

Hicksville collected 19 hits on the night paced by Owen Stuckey with a double, two singles, and six RBIs.

GAME 1

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WINNING PITCHER: Bassett (3 innings, 3 hits, 1 run, 7 strikeouts, 3 walks) OTHER: Lawrence

LOSING PITCHER: Stantz (3 innings, 4 hits, 7 runs, 3 earned, 4 strikeouts, 3 walks) OTHER: Clinger

LEADING HITTERS: (Edon) – 3 singles; (Hicksville) Sanders – double, RBI; Stuckey –double, RBI; Bell – double, RBI; Leavell – 2 singles

GAME 2

HICKSVILLE 330 33 – 12 11 1

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WINNING PITCHER: Sanders (3 innings, 1 run, 3 strikeouts, 1 walk) OTHER: Graber

LOSING PITCHER: Stull (3 innings, 4 hits, 6 runs, 3 earned, 2 strikeouts, 2 walks) OTHER: Owens

LEADING HITTERS: (Hicksville) Lawrence – 2 singles, RBI, 2 runs; Bassett - single, 2 RBIs, 3 runs; Stuckey – 2 singles, 5 RBIs; Metz – 2 singles, 2 runs; (Edon) – 2 singles Montpelier 13 Hilltop 3 Hilltop 5 Montpelier 0 WEST UNITY – After falling behind 2-0 in game one of the night, Montpelier scored 13 unanswered runs to get the win 13-3. Tyler Plourde went 3-4 on the night for the Locos with three RBIs and Wesley Hartsock went six innings on the mound for the win. Terry Rebeck registered a three-hit night

to pace Hilltop and added two RBIs. Hilltop bounced back in the nightcap as they scored all their runs in the fourth inning and got a two-hitter from Cameron Shimp for a 5-0 win in five innings.

GAME 1

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WINNING PITCHER: Hartsock (6 innings, 5 hits, 2 runs, 8 strikeouts, 4 walks) OTHER: Smith

LOSING PITCHER: Schlosser (5 innings, 5 hits, 4 runs, 2 strikeouts, 3 walks) OTHER: Rebeck

LEADING HITTERS: (Montpelier) Plourde – triple, double, single, 3 RBIs, 2 runs; Smeltzer – 2 singles, RBI, 2 runs; Hartsock – single, 2 RBIs; Stahler – single, 3 RBIs, 2 runs; (Hilltop) D. Dempsey – double; Rebeck – triple, 2 singles, 2 RBIs

GAME 2

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WINNING PITCHER: Shimp (5 inning, 2 hits, 0 runs, 6 strikeouts, 4 walks)

LOSING PITCHER: Bess (3.1 innings, 3 hits, 4 runs, 2 strikeouts, 3 walks) OTHER: Cooley

LEADING HITTERS: (Montpelier) – 2 singles; (Hilltop) – 3 singles

Bryan 3 Liberty Center 1

LIBERTY CENTER – Jaymison Longoria went the first six innings and Masen Welling took care of the seventh as the duo no-hit Liberty Center in a 3-1 Bryan win.

The Golden Bears accumulated eight hits in the game led by two singles from Welling and a double by Carter Dominique.

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WINNING PITCHER: Longoria (6 innings, 0 hits, 1 run, 7 strikeouts, 5 walks) OTHER: Welling

LOSING PITCHER: Atkinson (3 innings, 3 hits, 1 run, 4 strikeouts, 0 walks) OTHER: Tallent, Vicars

LEADING HITTERS: (Bryan) Dominique –double; Welling – 2 singles

Antwerp 9 North Central 7

ANTWERP – A seven run outburst in the third gave North Central the lead 7-5, but the Archers came back to tie the game in the sixth and took the lead in the seventh for a 9-7 win in a nine-inning game.

North Central was held to just two hits, paced by a single and two RBIs by Brody Taylor and Gavin Shockley also knocked in a pair of runs.

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WINNING PITCHER: Lichty (6 innings, 0 hits, 0 runs, 13 strikeouts, 7 walks) OTHER: Marlin, Eaton

LOSING PITCHER: Taylor (1.2 innings, 1 hit, 1 run, 1 strikeout, 2 walks) OTHER: Clark, Nixon, Shockley

LEADING HITTERS: (NC) Taylor – single, 2 RBIs; Shockley – 2 RBIs; (Antwerp) Hines –double, RBI; Smith – 2 singles, 3 RBIs June 11th, 2024

Liberty Center 9 Archbold 1

LIBERTY ENTER – The Tigers scored six runs in the last two innings for a 9-1 win over the visitors from Archbold. Kaden Kreinbrink had three doubles in the three at bats and an RBI to lead Liberty Center.

ARCHBOLD 000 001 0 - 1 6 4

L. CENTER 101 142 x – 9 8 0

WINNING PITCHER: Zeiter (5 innings, 4 hits, 0 runs, 3 strikeouts, 2 walks) OTHER: Fitzenreiter, Smith

LOSING PITCHER: Castillo (5 innings, 5 hits, 7 runs, 2 earned, 4 strikeouts, 2 walks)

OTHER: Arroyo-Thompson

LEADING HITTERS: (Archbold) – 6 singles (LC) Kreinbrink – 3 doubles, RBI, 2 runs; Zeiter – single, 2 RBIs

Tinora 16 Montpelier 12

MONTPELIER – A eight-run fifth inning gave Tinora a 13-6 lead and the Rams fended off a last inning rally for a 16-12 win over the Locos.

Kenneth Smeltzer singled twice and drove in four runs and Drake Farley recorded three singles, had two RBIs, and scored three runs.

TINORA 203 080 3 – 16 14 4

MONTPELIER 002 400 6 – 12 10 2

WINNING PITCHER: Neff (1.1 innings, 1 hit, 0 runs, 1 strikeout, 1 walk) OTHER: Avery Moser, Rittenhouse, Ferrell, Rittenhouse

LOSING PITCHER: Smith (1.2 innings, 1 hit, 2 runs, 2 earned, 2 strikeouts, 4 walks)

OTHER: Stahler, Smeltzer, Farley

LEADING HITTERS: (Tinora) Ayden Moser – single, 2 RBIs, 2 runs; Rittenhouse – 2 singles, RBI, 2 runs; Burchfield – singles, 3 RBIs, 2 runs; Ferrell – 3 singles, 2 RBIs, 2 runs; Avery Moser – 2 singles, 2 RBIs; Olson – single, 2 RBIs; Stein – 2 singles; (Montpelier) Hartsock – double, 3 RBIs; Smeltzer – 2 singles, 4 RBIs; Cooley – 2 singles, RBI, 3 runs; Farley – 3 singles, 2 RBIs, 3 runs

June 12th, 2024

Defiance 16 Bryan 9

Defiance 7 Bryan 5

BRYAN – The Defiance bats were hot in the opener as they outslugged Bryan 16-9 and then scored three runs in the fifth to pull away for a 7-5 win in game two to complete the sweep.

Brady Borton and Brezlen Zipfel each had three hits in the opener for the Bulldogs while Noah Gomez, Cohen Stockman, Kahlil Ligon tallied three RBIs each.

Cade Carlin went 4-5, all singles, for Bryan and Camden Bukowski and Brennen Mosier each knocked in two runs.

Ligon had two singles and three RBIs to lead Defiance to the win in the nightcap and Bryan was fronted by two hits apiece from Jaymison Longoria and Gavin Pittman.

GAME 1

DEFIANCE 103 304 5 – 16 13 3

BRYAN 001 502 1 – 9 13 5

WINNING PITCHER: Allegretti (3.1 innings, 6 hits, 5 runs, 4 earned, 1 strikeout, 2 walks) OTHER: Bair, Walter

LOSING PITCHER: Carlin (3 innings, 4 runs, 0 earned, 2 strikeouts, 5 walks) OTHER: Welling, Muehlfeld

LEADING HITTERS: (Defiance) Borton – triple, 2 singles, 3 runs; Hutcheson – 2 singles, 2 RBIs, 4 runs; Zipfel – 3 singles, 2 hits, 4 runs; Gomez – double, single, 3 RBIs, 2 runs; Stockman – 3 RBIs; Ligon -triple, single, 3 RBIs; Shaw – triple, RBI; (Bryan) Carlin – 4 singles, RBI, 2 runs; Mosier – triple, 2 RBIs; Bukowski – single, 2 RBI; Pittman – 2 singles; Longoria – 2 singles, RBI, 2 runs

GAME 2

DEFIANCE 202 03 – 7 7 4

BRYAN 001 22 – 5 6 0

WINNING PITCHER: Gerschutz (4 innings, 5 hits, 3 runs, 0 earned, 7 strikeouts, 1 walk) OTHER: Zipfel

LOSING PITCHER: Wolfe (4 innings, 6 hits, 5 runs, 4 strikeouts, 4 walks) OTHER: Pittman

LEADING HITTERS: (Defiance) Borton –triple; Ligon – 2 singles, 3 RBIs; (Bryan) Wolfe

– double, 2 RBIs; Williams – double, RBI

PONY LEAGUE BASEBALL

June 10th, 2024

Montpelier 5 Hilltop 0

MONTPELIER - The Montpelier Locos shut out the Hilltop Cadets in Pony League action on Monday. The Locos held the Cadet bats in check to pick up the 5-0 win. Rowen Saneholtz opened up the scoring in the bottom of the 3rd inning with a two-run triple that scored Emmitt Ramos and Nathan Priest. Ramos led all Loco bats with a perfect night at the plate, going 3-3 and also driving in a run. Saneholtz, Dom Guilford, and Braxton Henry all had two-hit nights to fuel the offensive effort for the Locos.

On the mound, Saneholtz held the Cadet bats in check for five innings, allowing only two hits, two walks, while striking out four. Malachi Smeltzer finished off the Cadets, firing two scoreless frames and racking up five strikeouts.

OTHER SCORES

Wauseon 6, Archbold 0

June 12th, 2024

AREA SCORES

Wauseon 12, Liberty Center 1 (5 innings) Swanton 8, Archbold 4

OTHER SUMMER BASEBALL

June 10, 2024

12U Archbold White 14, Pettisville 10 Archbold Blue 4, Wauseon 3 10U

June 8th, 2024

10U Pettisville (Black) 6, Montpelier 1 Pettisville (Yellow) 10, Montpelier 8

June 10th, 2024 10U Edon 18, Edgerton (2) 11 June 11th, 2024

14U Holgate 14, Wauseon 11

June 12th, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL Montpelier 3, Fairview 0 Bryan 15, Archbold 5

Coaches & Parents: We would love to share with our readers results (stats if you have them) for every Summer Baseball/Softball game in the Williams County - Fulton County area. Communication is easier than ever in human history, please consider keeping our readers informed. We do not care if your youth are hitting the ball off the tee or ACME - we publish 100% of what is submitted. Email results: sports@thevillagereporter.com

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids will be received by the Board of Education of Wauseon Exempted Village Schools, in their office, 930 East Oak Street, Wauseon, Ohio 43567, until 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2024, when they will be opened and read, for the Wauseon High School Auditorium Renovation, located at 840 Parkview Street, Wauseon, Ohio, in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications prepared by Beilharz Architects, Inc.

Contract Documents may be obtained upon request from architects@beilharzarchitects.com. Addenda will be distributed to registered plan holders only.

All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty in the form of either a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond for the full amount of the bid (base bid plus all add alternates) or a certified check, cashier’s check, or an irrevocable letter of credit in an amount equal to 10% of the bid (base bid plus all add alternates), in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Each Contractor will be required to furnish an Affidavit of Contractor or Supplier on Non-Delinquency of Personal Property Tax (O.R.C. 5719.042).

No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of 60 days after the opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities in bids, to reject any or all bids, and to conduct such investigation as necessary to determine the responsibility of any bidder.

This notice is posted on the Board of Education’s web site at https://sites.google.com/wauseonindians.org/wevs/community/public-notice.

VILLAGE OF SWANTONORDINANCE #2024-08

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCE TITLE XV: LAND USAGE, CHAPTER 150 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Mayor: Neil Toeppe

Att: Holden Benfield, Fiscal Officer

The Full text of this ordinance may be viewed at the Village Hall, 219 Chestnut Street, Swanton, OhioMonday through Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Village of Swanton, Ohio, (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: FUL-CR1-5.12 – Hallett Avenue Improvements, Phase A Kleinfelder Project No. 20230275 ODOT PID: 116147 Federal PN: E230200

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Village of Swanton Administration Building located at 219 Chestnut Street, Swanton, Ohio 43558, until: 10:00 am (Local Time) Thursday, June 20, 2024

At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

The Project includes the following Work:

Resurfacing of Hallett Ave from Airport Hwy to north of Garfield Ave, with pavement repairs as needed. Includes replacement of curb/gutter and new ADA compliant sidewalk, curb ramps, drainage improvements, and crosswalks along the west side of the roadway with widening of the existing bridge over Ai Creek for pedestrian access.

Bids are requested for the following Contract: FULCR1-5.12 – Hallett Avenue Improvements, Phase A

Only ODOT pre-qualified contractors are eligible to submit bids for this project. Pre-Qualification status must be in force at the time of the bid, at the time of award, and through the life of the construction contract. Bidders are also expected to provide an experience statement indicating their ability to perform the work as required in the contract documents.

The DBE goal for this project is 7.0%. All Bidders who are not a certified DBE firm must submit an online DBE Utilization Plan to ODOT for a bid to be responsive.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: www.kleinfelderplanroom.com

Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Documents may also be obtained by Becker Impressions, 4646 Angola Road, Toledo, Ohio 43615, Telephone 419-385-5303. Prospective Bidders must register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

LEGAL NOTICE

Sealed proposals will be received by The Village Of Pioneer, 409 South State Street, Pioneer, Ohio 43554, for the following construction:

Village of Pioneer - Solar Field Components

Until Thursday, June 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.. at which time the proposals will be publicly opened and read. Bids may be hand-delivered or mailed to Anthony Burnett, Administrator, Village Of Pioneer, 409 South State Street, Pioneer, Ohio 43554.

The above construction is to be accordance with the plans and specifications now on file at the Office of Bell Engineering Limited, Inc., and various Plan Rooms. Project construction drawings and a CD with the project information may be obtained by request from Bell Engineering Limited, Inc. as listed above. A nonrefundable fee of $70 will be charged per set. An additional fee of $15.00 will be charged for Bidding Documents that are asked to be shipped. All fees must be pre-paid prior to shipping. Checks should be made to: Bell Engineering Limited, Inc.

Bidders must endorse their names and the work bid for, upon the outside of envelopes containing their bid and shall use the printed forms provided by the Engineer, as none other will be received.

The Bidder (Proposer) must supply all the information required by the bid or proposal form.

Each bid must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the bid and all persons interested therein. The owner intends and requires that all materials furnished under this contract be furnished no later than November 29, 2024. All products furnished under this contract shall meet the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), enacted on November 15, 2021.

The Village of Pioneer reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids.

Anthony Burnett, Administrator THE VILLAGE OF PIONEER

Failure to submit a complete set of documents could result in a bid that is determined to be nonresponsive and rejected by the Owner.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Becker Impressions 4646 Angola Road Toledo, Ohio 43615 419-385-5303

Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. The cost of printing is to be paid to the printing company at the time the drawings are picked up. Shipping and tax charges are the bidder’s responsibility and payable directly to Becker Impressions. Bid Guaranty

The bid guaranty may be of two forms:

1. A Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond using the form in the Contract Documents. (The amount of the bid does NOT have to appear on this form.)

2. A certified check, cashier's check or letter of credit in favor of the Village of Swanton, Ohio, in the amount of 10% of the bid. If the contract is awarded, a Contract Bond will be required, which is a 100% payment and performance bond.

After the award of the contract let by competitive bid and prior to the time the contract is entered into, bidders shall submit the affidavit required under the Ohio Revised Code, Section 5719.042 that the bidder was not charged with any delinquent personal property taxes in Fulton County, Ohio.

The Village of Swanton, Ohio, reserves the right pursuant to ORC.9.312 to reject any and all bids and to waive any non-material irregularity in determining the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Instructions to Bidders

The Engineer for the Project is Kleinfelder, Inc., 1168 North Main Street, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402.

All bids must be signed and submitted on the blanks which are bound in this booklet. Bids must state the unit prices in the blanks provided and be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked --- FUL-CR1-5.12 – Hallett Avenue Improvements, Phase A --- and addressed to the Village of Swanton, Ohio, Attn: Shannon Shulters, Village Administrator, at 219 Chestnut Street, Swanton, Ohio 43558.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 60 days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids.

The successful bidder will be required to pay federally determined Davis-Bacon Wage Rates.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

Owner anticipates that the Project’s total bid price will be approximately $740,900.00.

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION

Clean Line Of Household Items!

Iva Jean Young Estate

600 Pleasantwood Avenue Bryan, OH. 43506

Bidding Starts Tuesday June 18

* Ending Tuesday July 9 @ 6pm

Inspection Date: Tuesday July 2 4:00-6:00 pm

(2) Dining Room Table & Chairs; (2) Lighted Curio Cabinets; Broyhill Lighted China Htch; Lazy Boy Rocker/Recliner; Swivel Rocker; Dressers; Collector Plates; Snowbabies; Kenmore Washer & Dryer; 33 rpm Records; Small Chest Freezer; China Set; and much more, please visit the website.

Online Bidding thru HiBid visit www.aabrownauctions.com for details!

Sale Manager: Shane Sumner 419-212-3448

LEGAL NOTICE - The Fulton County Commissioners will receive bids for various Construction Aggregate Materials (ODOT Item 703) to be used in Fulton County highway projects and maintenance programs during the second half of calendar year 2024. BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL 9:00 A.M. on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the Fulton County Commissioners Office, 152 S. Fulton Street, Suite 270, Wauseon, Ohio, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, with the name of the Bidder and “Bid for Construction Aggregate Materials (ODOT Item 703)” written on the outside of the envelope.

Proposals and Specifications may be obtained or examined at the office of Frank T. Onweller, Fulton County Engineer, 9120 County Road 14, Wauseon, Ohio.

This legal notice may also be viewed by logging on to www.fultoncountyoh.com/engineer.htm and clicking on the “bids” link.

By a unanimous vote of the Board of Fulton County Commissioners, all of the requirements of Section 153.54 of the Revised Code have been waived for these bids.

The Board of County Commissioners of Fulton County reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Jeff Rupp, Jon Rupp, Joe Short FULTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Jessica Schuette, Clerk

VILLAGE OF SWANTONORDINANCE #2024-06

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY TO ASSESS ALL PROPERTIES IN THE VILLAGE OF SWANTON, PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 727.01. ET SEQ. FOR THE COST OF STREET LIGHTING, APPROVING PLANS, ESTABLISHING TENTATIVE ASSESSMENTS, AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.

Mayor: Neil Toeppe

Att: Holden Benfield, Fiscal Officer

The Full text of this ordinance may be viewed at the Village Hall, 219 Chestnut Street, Swanton, OhioMonday through Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

Public Auction

Thursday Evening, July 16, 2024 @ 6 pm

Auction Location: Pioneer American Legion Hall, 107 W. First Street, Pioneer, Ohio 43554

Wooded parcel location: 17310 County Road 11 (east side) between Roads Q and R, Pioneer, Ohio

Tract# 1: Approximately 6.5 acres with a 5”

pole barn with NW electric power, all wooded building site.

Tract# 2: Approximately 5 acres all wooded. No improvements on site. Would be a beautiful building lot.

Tract# 3: Combination of Tract# 1 and Tract# 2

Taxes: $788.04 for the entire 11.5 acres

Note: This auction is to settle an estate. For more information, call Phil Stotz at 419-799-2097 or visit www.aabrownauctions.com

Terms: 10% ( non refundable) deposit day of sale, balance at closing on or before 45 days of sale date, when possession and marketable title will be given. Taxes will be prorated to closing.

- JUNE 27TH - 4 TO 6:P.M.

Owner: Lee Clymer Estate Amy Biddle, Executrix - Ryan Thompson, Attorney Details at www.aabrownauctions.com or www.MaryStollerRealty.com

Mary Stoller Realty & Auction Co., Inc. 419-636-5656

PUBLICATION OF PETITION FOR REMOVAL OF GUARDIAN

DOCKET NUMBER: 23GU9030NA COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

Berkshire County Juvenile Court 111 Holden Street, 2nd Floor North Adams, MA 01247 413-664-8700

TO: Jeffrey A Church father of Dominick Andrew Church DOB 12/11/2011 born in North Adams, MA to Terry Lee Crawford.

WHEREAS, DCF has filed in this court a petition seeking the removal of a guardian for the following minor child, with custody of said child: Dominick A Church

You are hereby NOTIFIED that a hearing is scheduled in this court on the following date and time: 07/02/2024 at 09:00 AM

You may bring an attorney with you. If you have a right to an attorney and if the court determines that you are indigent, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you.

If you fail to appear, the court may proceed with a hearing on the merits of the petition and an adjudication of this matter.

For further information call the Office of the ClerkMagistrate at 413-664-8700.

Witness: Hon. Joan M. McMenemy, FIRST JUSTICE DATE ISSUED: 05/30/2024

Michele M Graziano, Clerk-Magistrate

VILLAGE OF SWANTONORDINANCE #2024-05

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY

TO ASSESS ALL PROPERTIES IN THE VILLAGE OF SWANTON, PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED

CODE SECTION 727.01. ET SEQ. FOR THE COST OF LEAF COLLECTION, APPROVING PLANS, ESTABLISHING TENTATIVE ASSESSMENTS, AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.

Mayor: Neil Toeppe

Att: Holden Benfield, Fiscal Officer

The Full text of this ordinance may be viewed at the Village Hall, 219 Chestnut Street, Swanton, OhioMonday through Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

VILLAGE OF SWANTONORDINANCE #2024-07

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) TO REHABILITATE BRIDGES, RESURFACE PAVEMENT AND PERFORM RELATED WORK ON STATE ROUTE 64 (EXHIBIT A) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Mayor: Neil Toeppe

Att: Holden Benfield, Fiscal Officer

The Full text of this ordinance may be viewed at the Village Hall, 219 Chestnut Street, Swanton, OhioMonday through Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

Broker: Mary Stoller

Auctioneers: Phil Stotz, Albert (Bert) Brown, Shane Sumner

LIVE PUBLIC AUCTION

- SATURDAY JUNE 29, 2024 @ 9:30AM

Real Estate: (sells first at 9:30) Country estate tucked in the hills of beautiful southern Michigan….this unique property includes 25+/- acres of mostly wooded paradise. This exclusive offering features premium hunting, groomed trails, stocked pond and excellent appeal on a quiet and secluded road. Amenities include: 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home, oversize 3 car garage, separate cottage or “Dynamite Man’s Cave”, heated workshop, pole barn, three season screened pavilion and more…. Real Estate Terms: $20,000 (non-refundable) down in certified funds on sale day, balance in full at closing on or before 45 days after the auction. Possession at closing. All information is assumed correct, but not guaranteed. Buyer should rely on own research and inspections prior to the auction. Information presented at the auction will take precedence over printed materials. No Buyers Premium and being sold subject to the immediate confirmation of the seller!

Please Note: The real estate is being sold in cooperation with Century 21 Affiliated of 55 Spring Street, Hillsdale, MI. 49242. For information on the real estate please contact Scott Wiley 517-320-9592 or Rick Roth 517425-2759.

PERSONAL PROPERTY TO SELL IMMEDIATELY AFTER REAL ESTATE IN 2 RINGS.

FOLLOWING ITEMS SELL AT 12:00 NOON

Compact Tractor-Grapple-Polaris UTV’s: ’21 Case-IH 40A (40hp) 4WD, Hydro, 165 hrs w/L340A Loader, 3rd Function & Joystick; Worksaver 60” QT Grapple Rake; ’20 Polaris Ranger 1000 UTV, 4WD, 345 mi, Power Dump, Winch, Partial Cab; ’21 Polaris Ranger 1000 UTV, 4WD, 2,200 mi, Manual Dump, Winch, Partial Cab; Trailers-Mower-Lawn & Garden Eq-Misc: ’15 Sure-Trac 6’x12’ S/A Alum Trailer w/Rear Gate; 3’x6’ Homemade S/A Trailer; ’04 Gravely L60Z Zero Turn Mower, 60” Deck, 23hp, 1,400 hrs; Swisher LV5537 Lawn Vacuum; Speeco 22 Ton Log Splitter w/New Engine; Misc Lawn & Garden: 4’ Lawn Roller; 15 gallon Pull Type Sprayer; (2) Lawn Carts; Mantis Tiller; Excel 2400psi Pressure Washer; (2) Portable Hose Reels; Toro 21” Snow Blower w/Elect Start; Power Mate 5000 Generator; 14’ Wagon & Rack; Yitamotor HD 4’x8’ Driveway Drag Harrow; Yard & Garden Tools; Wheel Barrel; Live, Steel & Turtle Traps; (2) Pond Rakes; Stihl MS194T & MS362 Chainsaws; Stihl Tree Trimmer; Boats-Fishing-Hunting: ’68 Sears 12’ Alum Boat w/Trailer; 12’ Penyan Wood

Auger; Vintage Archery Bows; (3) Tree Stands; Portable Hunting Blinds; Hunting Clothes; (2) Prs Snow Shoes; (3) Steel

Shooting Targets;

Wood Working Items: Delta 120v Central Vac: Hitachi Miter Saw; Grizzly 10” Table Saw; Portable Planer; Saws Include: Jig, Scroll, Reciprocating: Belt Sander; Dremel; Rotozip; Routers; Jointer; Portable Saw Bench; Nail Gun; Wood Work Benches; Clamps; 8” Pedestal Drill Press; Drill Bits; Misc Screws; 4”x8’ Plywood & OSB; Shop-Misc: Wilton Vise; C&H Portable Air Compressor; Bench Drill Press; Bench Grinder; HD Welding Table w/Vise; Floor Jack; Lincoln 225 Welder; Chainfall; Hyd & Screw Jacks; Pr Alum Ramps; 20’ & 36’ Alum Ext Ladders; Electric Cords; Propane Tanks; Appliance Cart; Misc Hand Tools; Shop Vacs; Wood Bird Feeder; Garbage Cans; and more

Collectible-Household: Wood Wall Phone; Indian & Wildlife Collector Plates; Pull Out Dining Room Table Seats 12; Wood Storage Cabinet; Turntable/8 Track/Radio; 33 & 78 Vinyl Records; Oval Kitchen Table & Chairs; Kitchen Hutch; Maytag Electric Dryer; Small Chest Freezer; Chairs; Sofa; Wood Bench; Computer; Printer; Office Supplies; Indian Statue & Pictures; Treadmill; Schwinn Airdyne Bike; and many more items

Note: For complete ad & pictures please visit www.aabrownauctions.com.

Shane Sumner Sale Manager 419-212-3448.

Personal Property Terms: Cash, good check, credit/debit w/4% convenience fee. Not responsible for accidents or items after being sold. Susie’s Lunch & restroom on grounds.

G1050 Minneapolis Moline Lp gas tractor, John Deere 4450 Diesel Tractor, John Deere 4010 LP gas tractor, Massey Harris 44tractor, Case 580 Diesel backhoe,John Deere 750 No-Till grain Drill, John Deere 9500 Combine, John Deere 920 grain head, John Deere 643 Corn head, EZ trail Header cart, Rhino15’Batwing mower, Precision 60’crop sprayer, Triaxle trailer, John Deere X 530 Hydro mower, Bobcat 742B loader( needs work), Bobcat trencher attachment, (2) Kill Bros 350 wagons, (2) J&M wagons, McCurdy wagon, IH 18’ model 470 disc, IH 8’ wheel disc, Brillion 10’ packer, New Holland cycle mower, John Deere rotary hoe.Also selling treasure from the shop: Bridgeport mill & tooling, Surface grinder, Advanced laser level and much more. Additional details coming Soon! Terms; Cash or good check, credit cards accepted with a 4% convenience fee applied. Owners: Galen A Cornell Estate, Rex Vogelsong Executor Brian Kaiser

(Bert)

Boat (needs repair); Evinrude 9.9 hp Outboard Motor; Pontoon Paddle Boat; Vintage Fishing Eq; Power Ice

Auctioneers: Albert (Bert) Brown - Shane Sumner - Wyatt Zulch – Aaron Hill

WANTED

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

8 STEPS TO A MORE FUNCTIONAL KITCHEN

A kitchen is often the most utilized room in a house. Meals may be prepared, cooked and often eaten in kitchens, and the room is often utilized as a homework spot or a makeshift place to pay bills and stay on top of household needs. By enhancing the organization and functionality of the kitchen, homeowners can enjoy these popular spaces even more. Homeowners have increased their spending on home improvements in recent years. According to the Joint Center for Housing Centers for Harvard University, project spending rose to $472 billion in 2022 from $328 billion in 2019. It’s estimated consumers will have spent $485 billion by the end of 2023. Kitchen renovations were the most popular upgrade and accounted for the highest budgets in 2021, according to Houzz. When the time comes to renovate a kitchen, homeowners can take steps to make these spaces more organized and therefore functional. Here are eight tips to creating a more functional kitchen.

1. Increase storage, and then invest in more. Make the most of corner cabinets and other potential dead spots in a kitchen. Various products can be used to organize awkwardly angled or shaped areas. Kitchen designers also can work with you to reconfigure cabinets and kitchen layouts.

2. Organize utensils and dishes around the sink/dishwasher. Rather than traversing the kitchen to put clean dishes away, make loading and unloading the dishwasher much easier by locating commonly used items next to and above it. Similarly, place frequently used saucepans, bak-

ing dishes and other items near the oven or food preparation area.

3. Utilize drawer and cabinet organizers. Make a place for everything in the kitchen. Take out all the items and see what you need and use all the time. Then coordinate storage around those items so everything fits perfectly. Pull-out shelves and Lazy Susans also can facilitate access.

4. Add shelves to cabinets. If you can afford to have a custom-built kitchen, by all means design cabinets according to preference. If you’re using standard cabinets, you may have to reconfigure shelves and spacing to fit the items you have. This also will help you maximize cabinet space.

5. Organize the garbage. Have a pull-out drawer or cabinet to store trash bins. Separate compost, trash and recycling needs.

6. Create continuity in the room. Many open concept homes will have kitchens open up to another room in the home. Mirror the design scheme from elsewhere in the house, and make sure that the flow between spaces is not obstructed.

7. Create a beverage station. A beverage station can minimize the time needed to make a cup of tea or coffee or for the kids to grab juice or chocolate milk.

8. Have a workspace in the kitchen. Whether paying bills, making a grocery list or leaving notes for the family, a dedicated workspace can add more function to the room. Be sure there is task lighting nearby and ample overhead lighting to ensure that all kitchen needs are illuminated properly. A more functional kitchen can make this already popular space even more so.

DESIGN IDEAS THAT CAN CREATE A PEACEFUL FEEL

Homes are often characterized as sanctuaries for their residents. A calm place to come home to after a busy day at work or school is often just what people need to unwind. Certain design components can help individuals turn their homes into relaxing respites from the daily grind. With that goal in mind, individuals can consider these ideas to create a peaceful feel inside their homes.

• Paint with neutral colors. Wall colors can define the mood in a given room, and neutral colors have long been linked to a calming effect. Subtle shades like beige, taupe and light gray are known to create a relaxed vibe in a room, so these colors can be a goto choice. Some people consider neutral colors a tad boring, so individuals concerned by that impression can limit neutral colors to rooms designated as sanctuaries, like a reading room, a spa bathroom or a bedroom.

• Employ natural light. Natural light also can help to establish a serene setting at home. Large windows that let daylight in can improve anyone’s mood. A 2022 study from researchers at the University of Chile in Santiago found that the more natural light

that entered a home, the happier people said they felt. Study authors even noted that the largest uptick in well-being was found among participants who lived in homes in which windows covered at least 40 percent of the dwelling’s wall space. Opening blinds or curtains and, if possible, installing larger windows in a home can help to establish the relaxing, happy vibe individuals are aiming for.

• Utilize plants to set a peaceful tone. The United Kingdom-based Royal Horticultural Society notes that research has found that indoor plants can benefit psychological wellbeing. The RHS notes that improved mood and reduced stress levels are two benefits that indoor plants can provide. A good mood and less stress can help individuals establish the peaceful feel they’re aiming for at home.

• Keep devices out of bedrooms. Watching television while lying in bed, scanning a smartphone before turning off a nightstand light and retiring for the night, or reading an e-reader instead of a print book at night can transform a bedroom from a serene setting into one that’s overrun with stimuli. According to the Sleep Foundation, technology stimulates the mind, which can make it harder to fall asleep. In addition, blue light emitted by devices disrupts the natural production of melatonin, a hormone that makes it easier to fall asleep. That can negate any efforts individuals have undertaken to make their bedrooms as peaceful as possible. Designate bedrooms in the house as technologyfree zones to ensure the peaceful vibe continues uninterrupted until everyone goes to bed. A peaceful home makes for the perfect respite at the end of a busy day. Various design choices can help individuals establish a serene vibe throughout their homes.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

HOW DIY CAN BE BAD FOR HOMEOWNERS’ BOTTOM LINES

Homeowners know it can be tempting to go the do-it-yourself (DIY) route when starting a home improvement project. Home repairs and renovations can be costly, and the notion of saving money on such projects compels many homeowners to try their hand at home improvements. However, the DIY approach can be costly as well, and if things go awry, homeowners may end up with empty pockets and unfinished projects. Online tutorials and advertisements for home improvement retailers can make DIY seem like a snap. However, there are potential pitfalls to consider that could make the ostensibly less expensive DIY route far more detrimental to the bottom line than homeowners may recognize.

• Permits: Permits ensure work is done in accordance with local codes, which are designed to ensure the safety of residents and their neighbors. Licensed contractors know which permits are necessary for projects they’re hired to work on, and many even procure permits for their clients (homeowners are urged to read estimates and contracts to determine who will be responsible for acquiring the appropriate permits). DIYers may not know about local permits, and therefore go ahead with projects without procuring any. That can be harmful in the short- and long-term. In the short-term, a failure to procure the appropriate permits can make a home less safe and potentially lead to costly fines and necessitate a complete do-over of the project. In the long term, homeowners who did not secure the appropriate permits may not be given a certificate of occupancy (CO) when putting their

GIVE YOUR LIVING

An out with the old, in with the new mentality can extend to people’s visions for their homes. A home in need of repair or renovation can serve as a catalyst to take inventory of personal style and help make interior spaces reflect one’s unique vibe.A living room can grow stale over time and often serves as a catch-call for clothing, blankets, gadgets, and other items. Upon recognizing a living room has seen better days, individuals may decide it’s time to give the space a new vibe. That transformation can start with these strategies.

Organize first

Clutter frequently is the culprit behind a living room that may not give off the vibe individuals desire. As families grow and people add belongings, space may be at a premium. Less is more has never been a more important concept. Remove extraneous items before purchasing new furniture or transitioning to a new design. You may even want to remove everything and start from scratch before reintroducing desirable elements to the space.

Seek the assistance of professionals

Some people are adept at decorating and designing spaces. But just as you wouldn’t perform your own medical procedures, you should leave jobs like interior design and renovations to the professionals. Hiring a professional

homes on the market, which can make it very difficult to sell the home.

• Ancillary costs: The ancillary costs of DIY are not often noted in online tutorials. However, such costs can dramatically increase the amount of money DIYers shell out in order to complete projects on their own. Ancillary costs include but are not limited to the price of tools and equipment; disposal fees for materials that will need to be discarded; and the cost of permits. These costs are often included in estimates provided by contractors, but they’re easily overlooked by novice DIYers.

• Repairs: Even experienced contractors make mistakes, so DIYers, particularly novices, can anticipate making a few errors along the way. Minor mistakes may not prove too costly, but more significant mishaps can quickly negate any cost savings associated with DIY renovations. The cost to fix DIY mistakes varies depending on the project, but a 2019 survey from Porch.com found that the average DIY mistake cost homeowners $310 and added five and a half hours to the overall time spent to complete a project. It’s worth noting the Porch.com survey was conducted prior to the dramatic increase in materials costs related to inflation in recent years. So, it’s reasonable to assume that fixing DIY mistakes in 2024 could end up costing considerably more than a few hundred dollars. Before diving into DIvY, homeowners may want to consider the real costs associated with forgoing professional experience in the potentially misplaced hopes of saving a few dollars.

ROOM

A NEW VIBE

interior designer and contractors can really bring a living room together in ways homeowners may have never imagined. These pros can build off of your ideas and truly create a space that may be worthy of a magazine spread.

Promote wellness

You may want to consider adding natural materials in the design to promote well-being. Eco-friendly furnishings, raw fibers and organic textures will create an environment from sustainable choices. Plenty of plants also can create a welcoming environment that helps you surround yourself with positive energy and the items you love.

Create an industrial or urban vibe Industrial-chic design celebrates the bones of a building. It’s what makes city lofts so appealing, with their exposed beams and bricks. Even those who live in suburbia or out in the country can give a living room this look with subtle nods to the style. Unadorned windows, clean lines on furniture, oversized, gallery-style art, and metal accents can add touches of this popular look to your home. Revamping a living room doesn’t have to be difficult. With an idea in place and some professional touches, an entirely new vibe can be achieved.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

HOW EMPTY NESTERS CAN REPURPOSE BEDROOMS IN THEIR HOMES

It can be bittersweet when adult children decide the time has come to move out of the family home. Parents perhaps get their first trial run of this scenario when their children go off to college or enlist in the military. Rooms are left empty, if only for a certain period of time. Eventually, those rooms will remain empty as adult children move out of the house for good. Converting a child’s bedroom into an area for adults may take some planning. It can be exciting to regain space, but at the same time, it can be disheartening to convert a child’s bedroom once and for all. When the time comes and homeowners are emotionally ready to tackle bedroom conversions, these tips can help the process go smoothly.

• Repurpose the space for them. Give a childhood bedroom an adult spin without changing too much. If furniture is in good shape, replace the bedding, change the flooring, swap out artwork, and

the outdoors in meaningful ways that go beyond a few lawn chairs and a stand-alone grill. Dream backyard living rooms mirror similar spaces indoors and contain features like cozy corners, lush furniture and televisions or movie projectors. Plus, they often abut additional outdoor luxuries like fully functional kitchens.

Homeowners have various options when designing outdoor living spaces. Above all else, spaces should be created with the goal of encouraging people to get together. Here are some ideas.

Poolside retreat

Homeowners with pools and other water features likely want this area to be the star of the entertainment space. Furniture will be more of the lounging variety, with comfortable chaises and spots to catch the sun. If a swim-up bar isn’t possible, a rolling bar cart can be stocked with essentials for cocktails or mocktails for the kids. Furniture near the pool will be exposed to a lot of sun, so look for durable, sun-resistant fabrics.

Fireside nook

Gathering around an outdoor fireplace or fire pit is a treat when the weather cools down. Mirror the look of the same setup indoors by arranging outdoor sofas so they flank the fireplace. Add

cider or hot chocolate. A mantel above the fireplace can hold pots of greenery or candles that add to the ambiance.

Consider a custom banquette

Unused corners on a patio or rooftop retreat can utilize a custom-made banquette that provides the functionality of a sofa sectional outdoors. Have a contractor design it to the exact specifications of the area and add a rug to ground the space.

Vary the flooring

Depending on the entertainment space, a balance of soft grass, pavers or other hardscape will be necessary. Certain areas will need to be hard enough for chairs and other furniture, particularly for those who are including an outdoor dining table in the design.

Create some privacy

Some homeowners are lucky enough to have natural barriers that offer privacy in their entertainment spaces. When there isn’t enough, tall shrubs, inexpensive bamboo fencing or trellis can provide a blind that makes an outdoor living area cozier and more private. Consider placing tall, potted plants on rolling casters to improve privacy as the need arises. Outdoor living spaces are all the rage, and they can add value and

2024 CAR CARE

DEFENSIVE DRIVING REFRESHER COURSE

Driving affords people the freedom to travel wherever they desire so long as they have access to a reliable vehicle. However, soon after the new car smell of that freshly minted license wears off, motorists may realize that many roads can be chaotic and populated by erratic drivers. Defensive driving strategies can help any motorist feel safe on the road, and it can help anyone to revisit a defensive approach from time to time.

What is defensive driving?

The insurance firm Progressive notes defensive drivers employ techniques that can reduce accident risk. These techniques promote alertness, a recognition among drivers of the significance of controlling what they can, and a commitment to always expect the unexpected. The crux of defensive driving is realizing not everyone else drives well. Aggressive drivers are hazards, as are those who are distracted behind the wheel. Driving defensively serves to mitigate some of these hazards.

All good kids like milk?

There are various defensive driving techniques, and various driving schools or organizations may promote their own. Harold L. Smith was a World War II veteran who founded the Smith System¨ driving school in 1952. Smith felt that driving schools only taught how to mechanically operate vehicles, not how to drive safely to avoid accidents. Smith’s system uses the mnemonic all good kids like milk,

which refers to: Aim high in steering¨: Look ahead a minimum of 15 seconds to scan the road. At 60 miles per hour you want to look a quarter-mile ahead. This helps you make timely decisions.

• Get the big picture¨: Keep a minimum following distance by picking a fixed object ahead and making sure you’re at least seven seconds away. In addition, scan mirrors every few seconds. Keep your eyes moving¨: Avoid focusing on one object for more than a few seconds. Driving on autopilot or under highway hypnosis is dangerous. Leave yourself an out¨: The space cushion terminology is something you may have heard. You always want to anticipate potential hazards and ensure a way to avoid them; otherwise, you may be forced to make a quick, and potentially dangerous, decision.

• Make sure they see you¨: Drivers who cannot see you may make their own maneuvers thinking the coast is clear. Try to make eye contact with other drivers, use headlights, your horn, and signal your intentions. Take a defensive driving course You can follow the Smith method outlined here or enroll in a defensive driving course to further hone your skills behind the wheel. Also, it may be worth it to check with your insurance provider to see if taking a defensive driving course will qualify you for a discount on your automotive policy. Defensive driving is important, as it can keep drivers and their passengers safe and potentially prevent accidents and injuries.

DiD You Know ?

Sport utility vehicles (SUVs) may never be as fuel-efficient as more traditional cars, but one segment of the SUV market has made great strides in relation to fuel efficiency since the turn of the century.

Data from the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2020 EPA Automotive Trends Report indicated the small SUV segment had the greatest improvement of fuel economy among all vehicle segments between 2000 and 2020. Average fuel economy among small SUVs increased by 65 percent during that period, which began with such vehicles getting 17.9 miles per gallon of gas and ended with them averaging 29.5 miles per gallon. The Chevrolet Equinox FWD, the Ford Edge FWD, the Hyundai Kona FWD, the Jeep Cherokee FWD, and the Mazda CX-30 2WD are among the vehicles that are categorized as small SUVs.

2024 CAR CARE

TAKE TO THE ROAD ON VARIOUS TYPES OF MOTORCYCLES

Motorcycles share the roadways with cars and trucks. Many enthusiasts enjoy riding motorcycles because they provide a visceral experience with the great outdoors. The feeling of the wind and sun is more pronounced on a bike than behind the wheel of a car. JD Power says motorcycles account for 3 percent of all registered vehicles in the United States. Registrations have increased each year since the organization has kept track. Individuals considering adding a motorcycle to their vehicular portfolio have a lot of options from which to choose. Some may be surprised to find out there are many different types of bikes.

• Cruiser: A cruiser is an American-style motorcycle designed for long journeys. They are large, heavy bikes with handlebars that keep the hands almost parallel to the ground. The seat also provides a relaxed position for the body, and a comfortable suspension corrects irregularities of the road.

Sportbikes: Sportbikes are cost-effective, reliable and fast. They are easily customizable and come in a variety of sizes. Although they are popular, comfort is not one of the main features of sportbikes. Aggressive body position and a steep rake angle make these less comfortable to ride than other bikes.

• Standard (Naked): These are simple and

versatile bikes that have no windshields, a more upright body positioning, and no plastic parts or elements of lining. It is a category of sportbike that is stripped down.

• Chopper: These heavy bikes are designed for leisurely riding. They’re traditionally associated with the biker subculture. Choppers will feature wide and high handlebars, many chrome parts, rake out fork, and a low-set seat. Riders sit with their legs extended forward. Although some are mass-produced, most choppers are custommade.

Motocross: These bikes are for those serious about dirt riding. Most motocross bikes are not

ROAD TRIPPING THIS SUMMER? KEEP THESE TIPS IN MIND

Whether you’re day tripping with family, taking a week-long vacation with pals, or doing a cross-country solo drive, summer road trips of all kinds can be long and exhausting. The good news? There are plenty of ways to improve the experience.

Great Snacks Road trip snacks are non-negotiable! They make car rides of any length brighter and keep drivers and passengers happy and fueled for the miles ahead. It’s best to have a mix of snack options that are easy to eat in the car or at roadside stops. Carrot sticks, pretzels and nuts make great savory choices. For an easy, on-the-go, fruity and juicy snack, try Black Forest Gummy Bears and Gummy Worms. Now juicier, Black Forest Gummy Bears and Gummy Worms are made in six delicious fruity flavors making them a great road trip snack. Crafted with care, they are made with real fruit juice, as well as colors and flavors from real sources.

Before hitting the road, find Black Forest at a nearby retailer by visiting blackforestusa.com.

Refreshing Breaks

Making great time shouldn’t come at the expense of you or your traveling companions’ comfort.

Beyond typical bathroom breaks and pit stops, consider visiting points of interest along the route. Ideally, these detours shouldn’t add too much additional mileage to your odometer or time on the road, but instead, be designed to break up the trip in manageable chunks. From a natural landmark to a beautiful view, the experiences will emotionally and physically rejuvenate your party

for the next leg of the journey.

Games and Music

Entertainment can help the miles pass more quickly. If you’re driving alone, prep a great playlist or download some audiobooks or podcasts in advance of the trip so you aren’t distracted by flipping through your device while driving. Try giving each hour of the journey a different theme – such as songs of a specific genre or from a particular decade, or by letting passengers take turns being the DJ. You can also pass the time playing classic road trip games like “I Spy” and “Twenty Questions.” Keep passengers in the backseat occupied, particularly little ones, by supplying them with portable versions of their favorite board games.

Sustainable Tweaks

It’s easy to reduce your impact on the environment on road trips, and doing so will make you and your travel companions feel better and more energized about your journey! Try turning off the AC and feeling the fresh breeze from open windows to reduce your fuel use. When it comes to hydration, bring your own reusable water bottles and refill them at rest station water fountains. You can also select snacks wisely. Black Forest Gummy Bears and Gummy Worms, for example, are now available in store dropoff recycle-ready packaging. Help protect the planet by participating in the Store Drop Off program, conveniently located at retail stores along your route. With delicious snacks, and fun games and detours, a road trip doesn’t just have to be a means to an end, it can also be a relaxing and fun part of your vacation.

legal for road use and are featured in strictly offroad racing. They’re often called dirt bikes.

• Adventure: Adventure bikes are designed for having fun. They are sturdy and usually outfitted with a tall seat height, tall windshield, upright seating positioning, and ample suspension. Some adventure bikes have luggage options and also may come equipped with on-road/off-road tires.

• Touring: A sportier version of cruisers, these motorcycles are designed to take comfort to the extreme. Smooth handling, heated seats, cruise control, and even cup holders make touring bikes perfect for long trips.

Supermoto: A Supermoto is a single-cylinder motor bike with the fast action of a dirt bike that is allowed on the streets. Its youthful appeal makes it quite popular.

• Scooter: Scooters are less popular in North America than in Europe, but they’ve gained some steam here in urban areas. They are usually automatic, making them easier to ride for novices. The frame design of scooters is called an underbone, which leaves plenty of space from the rider’s legs to the front of the scooter. Motorcycles come in many different styles, ensuring there’s one to suit all types of riders.