$100Reporter www.thevillagereporter.com EDON • MONTPELIER • PIONEER • WEST UNITY • FAYETTE • STRYKER • WAUSEON (USPS 168-440) - Volume 6 Edition 5 YOUR LOCAL WEEKLY HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE Wednesday, February 11th, 2015 Are Coyotes A Problem In Williams & Fulton County? January 2015 Follows The Trend Of Question Arises After Michigan Police Horse Killed January 2014, But Much Less Severe their assessment that coyotes are to blame for the loss of their animals. In fact, during his twenty-three years working in Williams County, Kochert can recall only a single time in which they've been right. On a property in which Kochert himself had permission to trap, and had been doing so for some time, a coyote attacked a sheep. When attacking livestock, it is never a pack PHOTO PROVIDED mentality that drives a coyOUT FOR A HUNT ... Even though coyotes are not natu- ote. Therefore, the guilty rally a major threat toward livestock or domesticated ani- animal was removed, and mals, hunting and trapping them routinely is important. things returned to normal. These coyotes were shot just outside of Montpelier. “Once the coyote was captured, there were no By: T.J. Hug more problems.” THE VILLAGE REPORTER And it's not as though the rest of the At first glance, coyotes seem to be a coyotes simply vacated the area, either. growing problem in this part of the coun- Nor have the farmers radically altered their method of keeping predators sepatry. Indeed, just last month, a privately rated from their sheep. Coyotes still roam owned mounted police horse was killed in the area, and the pastures are still open. Southeastern Michigan, with the culprit Yet there hasn't been another attack. widely believed to be an unusually large Typically, when people cast blame on pack of coyotes, though the Michigan coyotes, feral dogs are the real problem. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Aside from the single case of the coyote disagrees. In the western portions of the killing a sheep, there have been at least United States, rabid coyotes have even four separate incidents in which dogs been known to attack humans from time have dispatched of the livestock animal. to time. Sheep have been found chewed up or But how big a threat are they in Northdrowned by dogs. And these dogs usually west Ohio? aren't wild. “Coyotes cause very little damage.” “Every single time, it's somebody's DNR Officer Tom Kochert proclaimed. dog.” Kochert said. “This was somebody's “They're not that much of an issue, really.” Kochert has been on the job for twenty- pet.” A major reason people attribute the five years, and has served in the Williams County area specifically since 1993. Ac- loss of their animals to coyotes is that cording to him, coyotes have been wan- they hear the howls of a coyote piercing dering about this county since the mid- the night skies during the Spring and Summer months each year. That should 90's. Neighboring Fulton County has its fair not be cause for alarm, though. “If you really listen to it, you'll hear a share of coyotes as well. However, as Kochert reports, an abundance of hunters deeper yelp.” Kochert pointed out. and trappers keep the animal's populaThat deeper yelp is the “vixen,” or tion down, with three groups capturing mother coyote calling her pups back to or killing between 100 and 150 coyotes a the den. Coyote mothers raise their pups year. alone, teaching them how to hunt from Those hunting and trapping coyotes March to October, before the young coyin Williams County don't have nearly as otes are left to fend for themselves. The much success, though, killing or trap- pups practice hunting within a close proxping only dozens per year. Unlike Fulton, imity from their home and are called back which is mostly comprised of flat land, by the mother after a while. Williams has a much more rugged and When it comes to hunting itself, coyheavily wooded landscape. otes are opportunists. They won't ran“It's significantly harder to do so in Williams County.” Kochert said of hunting domly or wildly attack anything in order the canines. “Coyotes can run in circles to satiate their hunger. Instead, coyotes carefully measure their prey, prioritizall day long.” With coyotes roaming these lands for ing weak and wounded animals in open so many years, one would imagine that space. In general, a coyote isn't going to they've created a good many problems put the effort into bypassing man-made throughout that time. And yes, there defenses in order to obtain a meal. Oftentimes, coyotes are accused of killare several cases in which people report coyotes have attacked their livestock. Of ing a person's chickens. However, in most course, sometimes people are wrong with cases, getting to those chickens is simply not worth its time, according to Kochert. “He's not going to work that hard to kill that chicken.” There are other animals that will, however. Take the raccoon, for example. “He's a very proficient chicken killer. Kochert explained. “And, oh, does he love chicken.” Minks, possums, and... PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF LAMENTATION IN OLIVE AND RED ... This female cardinal found a sturdy bough upon which to weather the heavy snowfall of February 1. By: Timothy Kays THE VILLAGE REPORTER "It was a relatively quiet January, with periods of cold and snowy weather, but no strong storm systems like last year," said the January Climatology Report from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in North Webster, Indiana (KIWX). The average monthly temperature was below normal, but precipitation was near normal, and snowfall for the month was slightly above normal. The real fireworks did not show up until the night of January 31 and February 1. The KIWX report continued, "January, 2015 began with near normal temperatures, but an Arctic front moved into the area around the fourth". This sent temperatures plummeting, with nine out of the next ten days experiencing well below normal temperatures. Six of these days had low temperatures at zero or colder. Measurable precipitation occurred on eight days between January 3 and 12, and measurable snowfall was recorded on nine out of eleven days between January 4 and 14. The greatest daily snowfall of the month fell on the sixth, with 2.5 inches being measured at the KFWA Observation Station in Fort Wayne. "The second half of January was actually warmer than normal," the KIWX report added, "…with each day from the 16th to the 25th having average temperatures above the norm. Precipitation and snowfall was below normal during this stretch until the 25th. The average monthly temperature was 21.6 degrees, which was 3.3 degrees below normal. This ranked as the 31st coldest January on record. The warmest temperature was 42 on the 17th and the coldest was 8 below zero on the eighth, which was in the midst of the aforementioned six days with low temperatures of zero or colder. Precipitation totals came out to 2.23 inches, which was 0.03 inches below normal. This ranked as the 47th wettest January on record. Snowfall for the month was 12.7 inches...2.6 inches above normal. This ranked as the 21st snowiest January on record, but nothing even remotely close to the numbers of last year. On that subject, a record total of 19.2 inches of snow fell in February of 2014. When the readings were taken on the morning of February 2, 2015, for what had fallen the previous day, Wauseon had 14 inches, and Angola 11.7 inches. Western Williams County got anywhere from 7 to 9 inches, while to the east and Fulton County, their totals ranged from 10 inches to a foot or more. The Climate Prediction Center is calling for normal temperatures and precipitation levels for the month of February. Those figures come down to 28.3 degrees normal mean average temperature, 2.4 inches of precipitation, and 7.7 inches of snow. Well…after the first day of the month, we already know that the snow estimation is off. We've got the rest of February to see how the other two prognostications hold up. Timothy Kays can be reached at
[email protected] Montpelier’s Certified Oil No Longer In Business By: T.J. Hug THE VILLAGE REPORTER February 2 will go down as a sad day for the citizens of Montpelier. On the heels of discovering their branch of the retail chain Shopko would be closing its doors in the coming months, they will have to do without another business that has been a hallmark of their town. Certified Oil has ceased operations in Montpelier, halting all activity at the facility on that fateful Monday afternoon. A lack of business has been cited as the reason for the closure. All inquiries into this development have been directed toward the Certified corporate office. As of the printing of this article, attempts to reach that office have been fruitless. T.J. Hug can be reached at
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Mullins, 76, of Montpelier, formerly of Defiance passed away Friday afternoon at her daughter’s home in Montpelier. She was born on April 12, 1938 in Hazard, Kentucky to John D. And Madlyn (Fields) Elliot. Wanda retired in 2002 after 32 years at Higbie I.T.T. in Archbold as a machine operator. She is survived by two daughters, Terri L. Hartz and Deborah K. Mullins, both of Montpelier; seven grandchildren, Raesha Hartz, Traci Hartz, Tonia Snyder, Caleb Snyder, Kari Hartz, Cory Hartz and Dustin Shelton; four great grandchildren; and one niece Vicki Bryant of Greenfield, Indiana. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, John and Lee Allen Elliott. Donations may be made to the Williams County Cancer Assistance. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com Mildred Irene Durbin, age 90, of Archbold, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Born June 22, 1924, to James H. and Emily Jane (Larimer) Hockman, Mildred was raised on a Logan County farm with siblings Charles, Margaret, Orla and Lola, all of whom she survived. Twice married and widowed—Albert L. Taylor (1955 to 1967) and Robert J. Durbin (1974 to 2002)—Mildred was always the beloved and respected matriarch of her appreciative step-family—children Jennifer and Stephen Durbin, John and Terry Taylor, Eric and Diane Durbin, Michael and Mary Ann Durbin, and Sister Maria Engracia (Deborah Uhl née Durbin), 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Living through the Great Depression and WWII, careers in the public and private workplace, losing her first husband too early, caring for her second husband in his decline, plus her own native sharpness and common sense, resulted in a woman whose strength of character and wry humor was admired by all her knew her well. Even during her last illness, she relentlessly deflected questions about herself in favor of collecting and sharing the doings of Stefanie, Maddie, or Sasha and the rest of the family she loved. Mildred’s only weakness was a fondness for Ohio State football, for which she compensated by her service to the District and local United Methodist Church, Gideons International Auxiliary, Fairlawn Auxiliary, Senior Center Advisory Board, and Board of Elections as a poll worker. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Archbold United Methodist Church Foundation. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Grisier Funeral Home in Archbold. Mose S. Mohre (1926 - 2015) Mose S. Mohre, age 88, of Blakslee, Ohio, died at 11:47 P.M. on Friday, February 6, 2015, in his home after an extended illness. A 1941 graduate of Edon High School, he served in the United States Army during World War II. Following his service in the Army, he returned home to operate Sam’s Place in Blakeslee, which he operated and had a daily presence in from 1945 to present. Mose was a tireless civil servant, who served on the Ohio State Patrol Auxiliary, beginning in 1958, was a member of the Williams County Sheriff’s Department Special Deputies from 1967 to present, served as the head of Williams County Civil Defense from 1971-2007, and was a member of the Blakeslee Fire Department from 1945. His memberships included St. Joseph Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #3883, Buckeye State Sheriff Association, National Sheriff Association, Bryan Eagles, Aerie #2233, AARP, the 911 Board of Williams County, Edon American Legion Post #662, American Meteorological Society, The Ohio Emergency Management Agency, and Crisis Response Team, and he served as a director with Williams County Hospitals. He also held Life Memberships in Bryan AMVETS Post #54, the Police Marksman Association, Fraternal Order of Police and the NRA. Mose Sam Mohre was born on August 6, 1926, in Blakeslee, the son of Samuel George and Ann Esther (Ferrah) Mohre. He married Dorothy Ann Ruhlman on February 7, 1953, in Blakeslee and she survives. Survivors also include his children, Sam (Cherrie) Mohre, of Blakeslee, Bobby Mohre, of Bryan, Ohio, Mary Sue (Kim) Miller, of Coldwater, Michigan, Julie Ann (Gene) Osborn, of Denver, Colorado, Gary (Buffie) Mohre, of Edgerton, Ohio, and Randy (Abby) Mohre, of Edon, Ohio; fourteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two sisters. Louise Phillips, of Bryan, and Vera (Jim) Bippus, of Three Rivers, Michigan; and one brother, Joseph (Sandra) Mohre, of Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Charles Mohre, two sisters, Julie Nusbaum and Anna Marie Bonahoom, an infant sister, Della Joann Mohre, and one grandson, Tyler Mohre. Memorials are requested to the Williams County Sheriff’s Office, Share Foundation of Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers, or Community Health Professionals. To sign the online register or to send condolences, please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com V E T E R A N Martha F. Hurd (1921 - 2015) Martha F. Hurd, age 93, of Blakeslee, Ohio, died at 3:35 P.M. on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton, Ohio, where she was a resident. A lifelong resident of the Edon area, she was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the rosary altar society. She also was a former member of the Edon-Northwest School board, fulfilling her husbands term upon his death. Martha F. Hurd was born on April 10, 1921, near Edon, Ohio, the daughter of John and Catherine (Thiel) Muehlfeld. She married John H. Hurd on November 10, 1945, in Blakeslee and he preceded her in death on January 26, 1973. Survivors include three sons, Tom (Vicki) Hurd, of Moraine, Ohio, Ray (Monica) Hurd, of Edon, and Rick (Mitzi) Hurd, of Kingsport, Tennessee; six daughters, Cathy (Fred) Kimpel, of Edgerton, Jane Mancillas, of Maumee, Ohio, Beth (Mark) Brown, of Union, Michigan, Peg (Dave) Sanders, of Kendallville, Indiana, Jackie (Scott) Sheffield, of LaGrange, Kentucky, and Laura (Dave) Marty, of Clyde, Ohio; twenty grandchildren; thirty-seven great-grandchildren; three step greatgrandchildren; and her twin sister, Agnes Hauter, of Findlay, Ohio. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Francis and Herbert Muehlfeld; one sister, Pauline Trausch; three infant sisters and three grandchildren. Memorials are requested to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to Heartland Hospice. To sign the online register or to send condolences, please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com Penny A. Lichtenwald (1959 - 2015) Penny A. Lichtenwald, age 55, of Wauseon, surrounded by her family, passed away at her home Saturday morning February 7, 2015. She was born in Wauseon on June 23, 1959 to the late William G. Lichtenwald, preceding her in death in 2009 and Marie Giaimo, who survives. Penny graduated from Delta High School in 1977 and attended college before working for Winzeler Stamping in Montpelier; where she served over 33 years. She enjoyed taking site seeing trips and caring for projects around the house, but most of all she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and family. Penny is survived by her mother, Marie (Maurice) Maddock of Wauseon; daughter, Anna Brown of Wauseon; son, Jerry “Nick” (Kristin) Brown of Lyons; brothers, William (Janice) Lichtenwald of Delta and Mike (Barbara) Lichtenwald of Delta; sister, Debra (Jim) Buettner of Toledo; and grandchildren, Shaelynn, Brynn and Carter. In lieu of flowers, those wishing a show of sympathy are asked to consider contributions to the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com. Williams County Humane Society Scout Scout is a neutered lab mix. He has behavioral issues, but has been working with a trainer. He would do best in a home without small children, as he is easily spooked. He is a good boy for the staff and will make a wonderful companion for the right person. Cookie Cookie is a young adult female. She is very sweet and a little bit shy around other cats. She does not hiss or growl at the other kitties, but she does like her own space. This sweet girl deserves a home of her own. Brutus Brutus is a happy boy who loves attention. He is thought to be some kind of Boston Terrier mix or Boxer mix. He has too much energy for the shelter and would love to have a family to play with. His adoption fee is $160 with approved application. For more information, call or visit the Williams County Humane Society at 09464 County Road 13, Bryan, Ohio 43506, (419) 636-2200. The cost of adoption also includes the pet’s spay or neuter, disease testing, updating of shots, flea and parasite treatments. Local University Of Findlay Students Awarded Scholarships FINDLAY, OH -- Students at The University of Findlay were awarded endowed scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic year. The following students include: Molliey Gill of Montpelier, received the Eugene M. and Marjorie L. White Scholarship. Connor Sullivan of Stryker, received the Emerson and Laura Pelton Scholarship. Nathan Wheeler of Pioneer, received the Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Scholarship. INFORMATION PROVIDED Reporter www.thevillagereporter.com YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITIES OF EDON • MONTPELIER • PIONEER • WEST UNITY • STRYKER • FAYETTE • WAUSEON & SURROUNDING AREAS IN WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY, OHIO NORTHWEST OHIO COVERAGE AREAS George A. Halliday (1934 - 2015) George A. Halliday Jr., age 80, of Delta, passed away peacefully at Swanton Health Care Thursday morning, February 5, 2015. He was born in Toledo on June 27, 1934 to the late George A. Halliday Sr. and Bernice (Niles) Halliday. George attended Libbey High School. His mother Bernice passed away when he was young and was later raised with love by his stepmother, Wilma. He served in the U.S Army during the Korean War from 1953–1959. George worked for Markey Bronze (Bunting Bearings) as a molder for over 17 years, retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Delta Eagles, Delta American Legion, Paulding VFW and a life member of the AMVETS of Napoleon. In 1978 he met Rose Coon and they were companions until her passing in 2011. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his daughter, Gail Halliday and twin infant brothers. Left to cherish his memories are his children, Linda (George) Timmons, Pamela Halliday, Janet (Kevin) Werner, Vicki (William) Canfield, Mary (Robert) Nelson, Mark Halliday, and Kelly Thomas; stepchildren, Karen McConnell, David Coon, Sharon Coon, Mike (Sarah) Coon, Randy Coon and Joe (Peggie) Coon; sisters, Deanna Thomas, Claudia Halliday, Brenda (Gerald) Wise, Rebecca Yingling; former wife, Loretta Cogan Halliday; along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fulton County Honor Guard, P.O Box 205, Wauseon, Ohio 43567 in his memory. 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[email protected] Website: www.thevillagereporter.com Postmaster, please send address corrections to: THE VILLAGE REPORTER 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio 43543 Periodical Mail Postage Paid At Bryan, OH 43506 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2015 KEEPING READERS NOTIFIED OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE, COURT & CRIME STOPPER ACTIVITIES WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY AREA LOCAL POLICE, EMS & FIRE REPORTS EDON POLICE No reports received at time of press. FAYETTE POLICE No reports received at time of press. MONTPELIER POLICE On 1/30/2015 Michael W. Adams R516 CR 16 Napoleon, OH age 62 was charged with 12 counts of Gambling, 6 counts of operating a gambling house, 6 counts of public gaming. On 2/3/2015 at 7:30 am we arrested Seth Plotner 302 E. Lawrence St. Montpelier age 23 on a probation violation out of Henry Co. on an original charge of possession of cocaine. He was taken to CCNO. On 2/5/2015 at 9:33 pm we arrested Brand L. Barton 105 W. 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Vehicle (Feb 4) 1200-B N Shoop Ave, Accident Brooklyne A. Montalvo, Montpelier, (Jan 29) 703 Wauseon Senior Village, (Property Damage) OH, 65/55 Speed – Fine: $46. Costs: Domestic Trouble (Feb 4) 625 N Shoop Ave, 911 Hang Up $79. (Jan 29) 840 W Elm St Unit 704, TresContact In Person Alexander M. Munger, Pioneer, OH, passing (Feb 4) 1133 N Ottokee St, Juveniles 70/55 Speed – Waive Amount: $130. (Jan 29) 840 W Elm St Unit 601, Juve(Feb 5) 1497 N Shoop Ave, Change Tire Wendy K. Sullivan, Stryker, OH, nile on Vehicle 60/55 Speed – Fine: $46. Costs: $79. (Jan 29) 412 E Chestnut St, Unruly (Feb 5) 604 Ottokee St, Disabled Vehicle Payne M. Sentle, West Unity, OH, Juvenile (Feb 5) 465 E Airport Hwy, Investigate Seatbelt – Fine: $30. Costs: $40. (Jan 29) 500-B N Shoop Ave, Accident Complaint Bradley V. Dahl, Blakeslee, OH, Stop (Property Damage) Sign – Fine: $71. Costs: $79. (Jan 29) 716 Lawrence Ave Unit 2, NarWILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL Jade E. Pontious, Wauseon, OH, cotics/Overdose Rodney Tingle, Montpelier, OH, Theft – 66/55 Speed – Waive Amount: $130. (Jan 29) 214 Madison St, 911 Hang Up Jail: 30 days suspended. Waive Amount: Eric W. Woolace, Stryker, OH, 48/35 Contact In Person $733.75. Fine: $250. Costs: $337. Speed – Waive Amount: $130. (Jan 30) 840 W Elm St Unit 705, LarCriminal Trespassing – Jail: 30 days Larry A. Richer, Wauseon, OH, Seatceny suspended. Waive Amount: $368.75. belt – Fine: $30. Costs: $40. (Jan 30) 135 E Linfoot St, Investigate Fine: $250. Costs: $45. Leon D. Cogswell, Montpelier, OH, Complaint Justin D. Bauer, West Unity, OH, En- 48/35 Speed – Waive Amount: $125. (Jan 30) 230 Clinton St, Investigate dangering Children – Jail: 90 days susComplaint pended. Fine: $300. Costs: $95. WILLIAMS COUNTY (Jan 30) 227 S Brunell St, Identity Theft James Dykhuis, Stryker, OH, Passing DIVORCES GRANTED (Jan 30) 840 Parkview, 911 Hang Up Bad Check – Jail: 180 days suspended. James D. Ridenour, of Bryan, OH, and Contact In Person Fine: $1000 suspended. Costs: $84. Tina Ridenour, Bryan, OH, married on (Jan 30) 405 E Oak St, Suspicious Passing Bad Check – Jail: 180 days August 31, 2006. Activity suspended. Fine: $1000, with $800 Brenda Thacker, of Bryan, OH, and Ed(Jan 30) 1130 Barney Oldfield Dr, Dosuspended. Costs: $204. Passing Bad die Thacker, of Salem, OH, married on mestic Trouble Check – Jail: 30 days suspended. Waive April 28, 2001. (Jan 30) 783 Fairway LN Unit C, Unruly Amount: $380.63. Fine: $100. Costs: Juvenile $155. FULTON COUNTY (Jan 30) 1170 N Shoop Ave Unit 58, Tishia M. Cook, Montpelier, OH, DoSHERIFF’S OFFICE Loud Noise mestic Violence – Jail: 180 days susSheriff Roy E. Miller announces that (Jan 31) 840 W Elm St Unit 501, Loud pended. Fine: $350. Costs: $290. the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office conNoise Toby J. Groll, Pioneer, OH, Disorderly ducted three High Visibility Blitzes in (Jan 31) 1462 N Shoop Ave, Alarm Drop Conduct – Fine: $150. Costs: $85. the month of January. The blitzes ran (Jan 31) 485 E Airport Hwy, Accident January 1 through January 2, Janu(Property Damage) WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC ary 7 through January 17, and January (Jan 31) 225 E Linfoot St, Alarm Drop Dylan N. Jordan, Montpelier, OH, 21 through January 31. Deputies who (Jan 31) 1250 N Shoop Ave, Alarm Drop Driving Under a Suspended License – worked these Blitzes made 54 traffic stops (Jan 31) 418 Birch St, Civil Matter Jail: 90 days suspended. Fines: $250. and issued 7 citations. The citations is(Jan 31) 940 E Leggett St, Alarm Drop Costs: $237. License suspended from sued were for 6 speed violations and driv(Jan 31) 715 N Harvest LN, Investigate 02/03/2015-03/05/2015. ing under suspension. Deputies also isComplaint Robert A. Taylor, Montpelier, OH, sued 51 warnings to motorists. The High (Jan 31) 940 E Leggett St, Alarm Drop Improper U-Turn – Fine: $40. Costs: Visibility Blitzes are paid from a grant (Feb 1) 940 E Oak St, Alarm Drop $93.01. that the Sheriff’s Office has received from (Feb 1) 940 E Oak St, Alarm Drop Justin D. Bauer, West Unity, OH, the Ohio Department of Public Safety. (Feb 1) Glenwood, Disabled Vehicle OVI/Breath (Low) – Jail: 20 days, with Sheriff Miller and his deputies are dedi(Feb 1) 126 Birch St, Investigate Com17 suspended. Fine: $650. Costs: $95. cated to protecting the citizens of Fulton plaint No Operator’s License – Jail: 90 days County and the motorists who travel its (Feb 1) 200-B E Oak St, Disabled Vesuspended. Fine: $300. Costs: $45. highways. This grand allows extra patrol hicle Dustin W. Hardee, Fayette, OH, OVI/ to enforce traffic laws that will increase (Feb 1) 200-B N Fulton St, Non-Injury Under the Influence – Jail: 20 days, the safety of motorists on the roadway in Accident with 17 suspended. Fine: $650. Costs: areas that are prone to a higher number (Feb 1) Lawrence Ave @ W Elm St, Dis$89. of serious and fatal crashes. abled Vehicle Jack W. New, Fayette, OH, Lane/Line (Feb 1) 331 N Shoop Ave, 911 Hang Up Violation – Fine: $25. Costs: $86. FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC Contact In Person Santisouk Champada, Montpelier, Chalsey M. Myers, Wauseon, OH, (Feb 1) 720 N Shoop Ave, Disabled OH, Failure to Reinstate – Fine: $300. D.U.S./O.V.I. - Costs: $88. Vehicle Costs: $109. David L. Printke, Wauseon, OH, O.V.I./ (Feb 2) 401-1/2 Elm St, Attempted Chelsie M. Nofziger, West Unity, OH, First Offense – Jail: 3 days. Fine: $600. Suicide OVI/Under the Influence – Jail: 20 Costs: $88. (Feb 2) 1285 N Shoop Ave Unit 37, Suidays, with 17 suspended. Fine: $650. Elisha P. Beck, West Unity, OH, 87/70 cidal Threats Costs: $84. Failure to Control – Fine: Speed – Fine: $150. Costs: $88. (Feb 2)221 E Walnut St, Blowing Snow $50. Costs: $40. Kami L. Pierce, Wauseon, OH, A.C.D.A. on Roadway (Verbal Warning) Steven M. Shaull, Montpelier, OH, - Fine: $102. Costs: $88. (Feb 2) 725 S Shoop Ave, Investigate OVI/Under the Influence – Jail: 20 days, John R. Jakeway, Fayette, OH, ExComplaint with 17 suspended. Waive Amount: pired License – Fine: $100. Costs: $88. (Feb 2) 453 E Elm St, Snow on Roadway $923.75. Fine: $650. Costs: $89. F.R.A. Robin T. Behnfeldt, Wauseon, OH, Tex(Verbal Warning) Suspension – Waive Amount: $675. ting and Driving – Waiver Amount: $125. (Feb 2) N Shoop Ave @ E Elm St, AcciFine: $500. Costs: $40. Stop Sign – Failure to Control – Waiver Amount: dent (Property Damage) Waive Amount: $50. $166. (Feb 2) 980 Fairway LN, Accident (PropMichael E. Hupe, Alvordton, OH, OVI/ Ryan K. Pursel, Wauseon, OH, Seaterty Damage) Under the Influence – Jail: 40 days, belt – Fine: $30. Costs: $51. (Feb 2) 1009 Cherokee Dr, Animal Call with 30 suspended. Waive Amount: Joshua R. Startzman, Montpelier, OH, (Feb 2) 418 Birch St, Larceny $1050. Fine: $750. Costs: $90. Driv- 75/55 Speed – Fine: $100. Costs: $88. (Feb 2) 725 S Shoop Ave, Person Trying ing Under a Suspension – Jail: 90 days, Joseph Mahnke, Wauseon, OH, Registo Escape with 80 suspended. Waive Amount: tration – Fine: $37. Costs: $88. (Feb 2) 706 Wauseon Senior Village, $431.25. Fine: $300. Costs: $45. Michael M. Hensen, Fayette, OH, Welfare Check Carl G. Anderson, Wauseon, OH, 66/55 Speed – Fine: $37. Costs: $88. (Feb 2) 840 W Elm St Unit 1300, InvesSeatbelt – Waive Amount: $70. Fine: Alan R. Albright, Wauseon, OH, Astigate Complaint $30. Costs: $43.50. sured Clear D – Waiver Amount: $190. (Feb 2) 940 E Leggett St, Alarm Drop John C. Schwartz, Blakeslee, OH, Wade R. Hodges, Wauseon, OH, 44/25 (Feb 2) 1495 N Shoop Ave, Alarm Drop 35/25 Speed – Waive Amount: $130. Speed – Waiver Amount: $188. (Feb 3) 418 Birch St, Run Away or UnTracy S. Robertson, Montpelier, OH, Lori S. Johnson, Wauseon, OH, Failruly Expired Plates – Waive Amount: $130. ure to Yield – Fine: $102. Costs: $88. (Feb 3) 485 E Airport Hwy, Lost/Found/ Jason D. Zuber, Montpelier, OH, L.S. Jessie A Rodriguez, Fayette, OH, 42/25 Recovered Damage – Jail: 90 days, with 90 sus- Speed – Fine: $47. Costs: $80. (Feb 3) 615 Ottokee St, Investigate pended. Fine: $300. Costs: $90. FailJames R. Samples, Wauseon, OH, Complaint ure to Control – Fine: $50. Costs: $40. 80/70 Speed – Fine: $37. Costs: $80. Li(Feb 3) 850 E Linfoot St, Sidewalks Not Leslie J. Herrick, West Unity, OH, cense Expired for Less Than Six Months Shoveled Expired Plates – Fine: $46. Costs: $79. – Fine: $50. Costs: $51. (Feb 3) 230 Clinton St, Telephone HaSydney S. Schmitt, West Unity, OH, Beverly J. Miller, Wauseon, OH, Failrassment Passing a Stopped School Bus – Fine: ing to Stop for an Emergency Vehicle – (Feb 3) 485 E Airport Hwy, 911 Hang $200. Costs: $79. Fine: $74. Costs: $80. Up Contact In Person Kenneth E. Vollmer, Edon, OH, Stop Diane E. Landbolt, Wauseon, OH, (Feb 3) 245 W Elm St, Multiple 911 Sign – Fine: $65. Costs: $85. 40/25 Speed – Waiver Amount: $127. Hang Ups Anthony J. Rodriguez, Stryker, OH, Uriah M. Michael, 73/55 Speed – (Feb 3) 625 N Shoop Ave, 911 Hang Up Failure to Reinstate – Fine: $300. Waiver Amount: $127. (Feb 4) 555 W Linfoot St, Disabled VeCosts: $85. 35/25 Speed – Fine: $30. hicle Costs: $40. FULTON COUNTY CRIMINAL (Feb 4) 455 E Airport Hwy, Alarm Drop Jessica E. McDaniel, Pioneer, OH, No Joshua D. Liechty, Fayette, OH, Crimi(Feb 4) 716 Lawrence Ave Unit 2, DoOperator’s License – Fine: $100. Costs: nal Trespassing – Jail: 30 days. Fine: mestic Trouble $85. Seatbelt – Fine: $30. Costs: $40. $100. Costs: $54. (Feb 4) 1400-B N Ottokee St, Investigate Marietta M. Irvin, Montpelier, OH, Alan Hines, Fayette, OH, Confine Dog – Complaint Stop Sign – Fine: $65. Costs: $85. Fine: $54. Costs: $78. (Feb 4) Monroe St @ W Elm ST, Animal Laura J. Lewallen, Montpelier, OH, Tracy A. Atchison, Wauseon, OH, DisCall 65/55 Speed – Waive Amount: $130. orderly Conduct – Jail: 3 days. Fine: $75. (Feb 4) W Linfoot St, # Kreiger St, HitSeatbelt – Waive Amount: $130. Costs: $78. Skip David B. Remenowsky, Stryker, OH, “THE VILLAGE REPORTER” - YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE - 3 MORE GENERAL AREA NEWS ... Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center Board Holds January Meeting WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO - THE EDON COMMERCIAL 1965 Edon Baseball Team BASEBALL ... Kent Adams, coach; Larry Hug, Don Muehlfeld, Ron Held, Steen Thiel, Jesse Godsey, Jerry Humbarger, Bill Hug, Lee Thiel, Mike Hug, Ronnie Oyer, Rodney Gilbert. EDON COMMERCIAL 80 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1935 School doings - Esther Brigle and Max Knapp reporting for the Seniors. We are pleased to learn that Willard Heckman of the Class of 1934 is now a page in the House of Representatives. Reporting for the Juniors, Helen Darr and Frederick Rockey. We juniors were always quite fortunate as the teachers always thought of us as being a pretty good class, but the teachers now seem to think we’re kind of slipping up on our work. So, I guess we will have to brush up some and do a little better work, eh? 70 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1945 The Milliman Drug Store, which has been serving the people of Edon for 35 years was sold this past week to Clair Hackett, principal of Florence Edon School. E.D. Brubaker of Detroit came Saturday night for a visit with relatives. He came by foot from road 20, as no one offered him a ride. However, he said it did not seem to hurt him any. Mrs. Howard Gladding was hostess to Edon Woman’s Club Wednesday. Mrs. Carl King of Bryan was the guest speaker. John Nye and Bernard helped the Earl Muehlfeld family get moved to their new house south of Blakeslee, the former Nick Huard farm. 60 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1955 Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Allomong and daughter Marilyn, who teaches at Delta, were in Columbus Saturday and Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Headley. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Held are the parents of a 6 pound 15 ounce son, Loren Lee, born Thursday at Williams County General Hospital. 50 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1965 Miss Barbara Sue Berry became the Bride of Kenneth Mason in a double ring ceremony Sunday afternoon at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Edon. Twenty-one relatives and friends were in attendance for the 98th birthday party for Mrs. Nettie Sinderson at the Strup Nursing Home Wednesday afternoon. She received many cards. Ice cream and cake were served. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kaiser and daughter Melanie and Judy Beach are having a ten day trip to Florida to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Motter at Fort Meyers. 40 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1975 Rev. James H. Bond will be guest speaker Sunday at the Bethlehem Christian Union Church, Rt. 2, Edon for the beginning of their 100th year of observing and sending forth the gospel in the area. Jennifer Lynn Kaiser and Joseph Marc Hayes were united in marriage on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 PM. Miss Kathy Colbart served as maid of honor and Loren Held acted as best man. 20 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1995 The Edon United Methodist Church was the setting for the October 1 wedding uniting Lynne Marie Kannel and Lance David Nofziger. Doug Haver, administrator, and Pam Goll, social services director at Park View Nursing Center, were pleasantly surprised to receive a plaque from Representative Richard Hodges (R) and Speaker of the House Jo Ann Davidson honoring Park View for its 25th anniversary. 10 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 2005 A traveling exhibit of Ground Zero artifacts will be on display at the Ramada Inn at Holiday City on Sunday, Feb. 6th through Friday, Feb. 11. Students from St. Joseph’s school in Blakeslee were finally able to hold their DARE graduation on Thursday afternoon, January 20, which was previously canceled due to weather. The following actions were taken by the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Board at their organizational meeting held January 27, 2015. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Ron Crawford. All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed in memory of staff member, Jennifer Wensink. •Elected Mr. Ron Crawford as president of the NwOESC governing board for 2015. •Elected Mr. William Green as vicepresident of the NwOESC governing board for 2015. •Established the following for regular monthly meetings: TIME: 7:00pm LOCATION: NwOESC Conference Room DATES: February 24, 2015 March 24, 2015 April 28, 2015 May 26, 2015 June 23, 2015 July 28, 2015 August 25, 2015 September 22, 2015 October 27, 2015 November 24, 2015 December 15, 2015 (third Tuesday) Audit committee to meet quarterly before the regular NwOESC governing board meetings (January, April, July, and October). Records commission to meet two times after the regular NwOESC governing board meetings (April and October). •Approved the appointment of the superintendent, director of special education, and the director of curriculum, instruction, and professional development as purchasing agents for 2015 with the dollar limit of $10,000 for the superintendent per purchase, and $5,000 for the director of special education and the director of curriculum, instruction, and professional development per purchase. Purchase requests in excess of the superintendent’s limit will require Board approval. •Approved motion to grant the Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer authority to pay bills, process payrolls, invest Board funds and make all necessary cash advancements to grants during 2015. •Approved motion to allow the superintendent or designees to participate in Federal, State or other funded grants, contracts or agreements as they become available to the Board in 2015, and then be brought to the Board for ratification. •Appointed Jill Gilliland (Director of Special Education) as Compliance Officer female representative and Joel Sutton (IEC School Psychologist) as Compliance Officer male representative for Civil Rights, Anti-Harassment, Section 504, ADA, and Title IX for 2015. •Approved motion to permit the superintendent to hire employees during 2015 contingent upon Board approval at the next regularly scheduled meeting. •Approved a resolution allowing the superintendent of the Northwest Ohio Educational Service to approve school bus drivers and van drivers for Board certification who have met all of the established requirements. At the next regularly scheduled Governing Board meeting, these names will be approved also by the NwOESC Governing Board. •Appointed the following people to serve on the Audit Committee to quarterly review calendar year 2015 financial reports: 1. Dorthy Pietrykowski, Treasurer/ Chief Financial Officer 2. Jim Brubaker 3. Ron Crawford 4. Nona Liechty And also to appoint the following people to serve as OSBA Liaisons: OSBA Legislative Liaison: Brian Baker OSBA Student Liaison: Le Ann Fritch •Appointed Dorthy Pietrykowski as the designee for each NwOESC governing board member effective 01/01/15 to comply with the requirements of the Ohio Public Records Law. The following items were approved under the consent agenda format: •Approved minutes of the regular board meeting held December 16, 2014. •Approved Financial Transactions -NwOESC to provide to Defiance City Schools, SLP Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) Mentoring Services for the period of 8/15/14-6/15/115 -Three Cord to provide to NwOESC, 21st Century (Liberty Center Elementary-REVISED), Student Entrepreneurial, Career Readiness Development Activities Services for the period of 9/22/2014-6/19/2015. Leaves and FMLA •EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATIONS CONTRACTS Classified Limited Holsopple, Jacquelyn, CLASS-1 Yr, 1/6/15- 7/31/15, Class Sup-Para Oehlers, Amanda, CLASS-1 Yr, 1/12/15-7/31/15, lass Sup-Para Quigley, Michaela, CLASS-1 Yr, 1/28/15-7/31/15, Class Sup-Para 21st Century Teachers Swanton-Joseph Bolyard Stryker-Blake Burkholder 21st Century Specialized Education Assistants Bryan-Cynthia Haase Substitute Teachers Susan Beck, Jerry Bowser, Timothy Burkholder, Jennifer Croft, Jessica Davis, Koreen Gilbert, Ericha Griep, Mallory Haefner, Deborah Lenhart, Jennifer Link, Denise Marvet, Heather Merritt, Jilayne Michelsen, Marla Nafziger, Christopher Nagel, Kristen Olsen, Rebecca Ortloff, Roger Pence, Josiah Poletta, Jennifer Rodriguez, Tiffany Schwartz, Alexa Short, Michael Silliman, Thomas Smith, Kevin Snyder, Sharon Stein, Andrea Wachtman, Deborah Weagley Substitute Paraprofessionals Genevra Black, Koreen Gilbert, Michelle Gurzynski, Kendall Homan, Elizabeth Kuhbander, Kristen Lauf, Melissa Miles, Marla Nafziger, Kristen Olsen, Dale Openlander, Jennifer Rodriguez, Christine Rohrs, Jennifer Smith, Alicia Thiel, Jessica Trevino, Robyn Venier, Andrea Wachtman Substitute Speech-Language Pathologist Martha Foltz Bus Drivers Edon Northwest - Trevor Thiel Evergreen - Anthony Williams Pike-Delta-York - Richard Myers, Kerri Simon, Arthur Thomas, James Wolpert Student Teachers/Interns/Volunteers Katie Myers, Speech externship as an Ohio University Student, Spring Semester, 2015 Placed with Heidi Bell Michelle Nickels, Speech externship as an Ohio University Student, Spring Semester, 2015 Placed with Kelsey Schwanz Brittney Roeder, Field Experience as a Rhodes State College Student, Spring Semester, 2015 Placed with Matthew Ferguson •Approved the following RETIREMENTS Gregory Lawrence, Adapted PE Teacher, effective 6/1/15 Paula Turner, Paraprofessional, effective 7/1/15 •Approved proclamation. The CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 The Edon State Bank Dedicated To Serving Your Agricultural Lending Needs • Equipment Loans • Farm Real Estate Loans • Operating Loans The Edon State Bank remains an independent bank offering exceptional service since 1893. 101 N. Michigan, Edon OH • 43518 419-272-2521 4 - “THE VILLAGE REPORTER” - YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2015 Pioneer Possesses Plenty Of Pride & Patriotism By: T.J. Hug THE VILLAGE REPORTER Contrary to what some may have heard, patriotism is alive and well. At least, it is in Pioneer. The village’s residents gave a rousing response to a request made by Ed Kidston, a second generation mayor of the town. In his annual newsletter last November, Kidston asked the citizens of his town to help him continue Pioneer’s majestic display of patriotism. Anyone Drawing To Be Held At Lake La Su An Wildlife Area For Youth Turkey Hunting FINDLAY, OH - A special drawing will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Lake La Su An Wildlife Area headquarters for youths interested in turkey hunting according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. Youths age 17 and younger may participate. Lake La Su An Wildlife Area headquarters is located at 09455 County Road R, Pioneer, Ohio. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and will continue until the drawing at 10 a.m. Youth hunters must possess a 20152016 hunting license to register. Youth hunters are not required to be present to register. Adults may register a youth by presenting the youth’s hunting license. PHOTO PROVIDED Successful applicants will select an SHOWING HER PATRIOTISM ... Local business owner Evelyn Deetz, of Evelyn’s Excuravailable section of their choice for a sions, is shown adopting a flag for the village of Pioneer. Accepting a check for the adopthree, four, or five day permit between tion is second generation Pioneer Mayor Ed Kidston. the dates of April 18 through May 17, 2015. There are 56 date/ section who has ever come into the village while a big way.” Kidston expressed. “This is combinations available. For more information, contact heading north on State Route 15 knows just fantastic!” There is a dedication ceremony the Lake La Su An Wildlife Area exactly to what he is referring, as the headquarters at (419) 485-9092, or the street posts aligning the road are littered planned in the village in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer held in Division of Wildlife District 2 Office at with American flags. Kidston’s goal is to replace worn May. All of the support offered to this (419) 424-5000 Monday through Friday, flags year after year, keeping the quite country by Pioneer’s patriots will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. visual support for the American way of on full display along State Street all life fresh. In order to accomplish this, Summer long. he requested some of his fellow Pioneer Several Pioneer residents, including residents help out as well. organizations, have expressed their own “I encourage you to get your kids pride at the idea as well. involved, do it as a family, or join “We are thankful for the opportunity with one of your neighbors,” Kidston to honor and remember my dad, Harry proclaimed, “maybe a class at school or Semer, by purchasing a flag...” Pam a business or organization you belong Smith stated. “My dad proudly served to.” his country during the Korean War.” What the mayor was asking for was Senior Pastor Steve Smith, of Lake that some of the people of Pioneer adopt View Church, expressed his thoughts at least a flag. Roughly ninety people, on the dedication as well. actually. Kidston was optimistic that “We are honored as members of the idea would be embraced by the the community to participate in an community. opportunity to offer support and to fly “Let’s show our Pioneer pride the flag that so publicly displays who we together!!” He wrote with great are and what we stand for.” enthusiasm. “I think it will be great Even Village Councilwoman Connie fun knowing you are part of something Salisbury, whose daughter, Tiffany special.” Snider is amongst those being honored, As it turns out, his optimism was not was filled with a renewed sense of pride misplaced. To date, one hundred and by this event. twenty-three flags have been adopted “This ‘Pioneer Patriot’ event is a visual FFA ... Row 1: Roy Schroeder, Advisor; Gary Hamrick, Art Brown, Jim by entities within the village. Some are statement of the care and concern of the Weber, Scott Brown, Keith Cummins, Jody Grant, Heather Houser. Row individuals. Others local businesses residents in the Village of Pioneer!” 2: Troy Kirkendall, Ed Walkup, Shane Haines, Ed Hauenstein, Amber or churches. But, overall, more people Anyone claiming that patriotism is Creech, Jenny Fitzenrider, Brian Harrington, David Traxler, Bill Hopkins, than even mayor Kidston could have dead need only take a quick drive down Corey Manley. Row 3: Ray Kope, Kyle Pettit Peggy Forrester-Mitchell, predicted answered the call to show State Street come May to see that they their patriotism. are wrong. John Laney, Brad Siebeneck, Billy Henderson, Gene Fisher, Tyson Reed“I am so proud of our citizens and er, Keith Adkins. Row 4: Eddie Robison, Matt VanDyke. T.J. Hug can be reached at their willingness to contribute in such
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Craig played both basketball and football and Paula was a cheerleader. They graduated together in 1968. Upon Graduation Craig joined the Air Force and went to Vietnam. Upon returning to the states in 1971, he and Paula were united in marriage. From there they moved to Tampa, Fl for the last two years of his military career. In 1976 Craig was hired at the National Bank of Montpelier and at that time the Peffley’s set up a household locally. Craig worked at that bank from 1976 until 1986 and then went to First Federal for 5 years. During this time Paula was employed as a hairdresser and they also owned a catering business by the name of “Angels Food Catering” for 5 years. Craig was called into the ministry in 1990 and is presently the assistant pastor at The House of Prayer in Montpelier, Ohio. They celebrated their 43rd anniversary last October and have two sons, Trevor (Beth) and Austin (Lisa) Peffley. They also have ten grandchildren. When one meets this couple it doesn’t take long to figure out that they differ very much in their demeanor. Craig is the quiet thinker and Paula is the outspoken, aggressive go-getter. But together they flourish in every way. The love they share for each other is very evident. The Peffleys attended Souls Harbor Church on the river in 1985 and the Lord gave Paula a vision for a food pantry. So they started with one small shelf in the boiler room. When Souls Harbor built the new church on route 20A east of town, they did not continue with the pantry, but Paula never lost the vision that God had given her. In 2002, along with Montpelier Police Department Honors Officers At Awards Banquet On January 31 the Montpelier Police Department held its Honor and Awards Banquet, honoring officers efforts. Officers earn certificates and award ribbons according to Montpelier Police Department policy. The banquet highlighted officer accomplishments in 2014 and goals of 2015, as well as specialized awards and a key note speaker. This year various officers earned ribbons for things like Perfect Attendance, Good Conduct, Safe Driving, Armed Services, Community Service, two officers earned ribbons for Life Saving and one officer earned a Special Commendation. PHOTOS PROVIDED In addition, Chief Dan HELPING THE VILLAGE ... Sandy Gordon of the Village McGee recognized of Montpelier Parks Department is presented with the the Montpelier Police Community Partnership Award. Department Reserve Unit for their dedication to volunteerism and assistance to the full-time staff. The department also recognized Sandy Gordon of the Village of Montpelier Parks Department with Community Partnership Award, given to those persons or organizations who assist the Montpelier Police Department with helping make Montpelier a better place to live. Mrs. Gordon was recognized for her efforts in helping keep the parks clean and flowers blooming, as well as her dedication and efforts with the parks recreation programs and summer lunch program. Judge Steven Bird of the Williams Co. Juvenile HONORABLE ... Judge Steven Bird of the Williams Court was the key note County Juvenile Court spoke of the honor that police speaker. Judge Bird officers show in their work. was asked to speak on the topic of “Honor” and noted that “police work is one of the Association of Chief’s of Police “Oath of more noble and selfless occupations in Honor” for officers to hear. INFORMATION PROVIDED society” and recited the International another lady from church, Paula started the “Helping Hands Food Pantry”. They started by walking in faith and found a building; they then scouted for finances and finally opened in July of that year. The original location was at 410 West Washington Street with only three rooms. The building didn’t even have heat but they faithfully did what they had to do on a day to day basis. In 2007 the pantry was blessed by being given the south side of the old Louden’s building to operate from. The first order of business was to clear out lots of “stuff” from the previous owner. The next step was a remodeling project that took one year to complete, with the opening at the current location being in 2008. This is the same building where the House Of Prayer holds their services. Upon entering the facility today, a person is welcomed into a very appealing, comforting environment. Paula’s great talent in interior decorating is evident everywhere you turn. The atmosphere and ambiance is one that is very relaxing and user friendly. The facility has conference rooms, storage rooms, freezer and refrigerator rooms, consoling rooms, training rooms, and much more. They not only have food available for needy families, but also offer educational classes on such topics as computers, cooking in a specially designed kitchen, and also training on videos. Paula says, “I had no idea the ministry would become what it is today.” An example is in 2013 the pantry distributed to 1263 households and gave out over 31,760 pounds of food and products. And in 2014 these numbers increased substantially. She continues by stating, “The doors that The Lord has opened for me to go out and speak to churches, organizations and factories have been amazing. He also has helped me to teach other pantries how we function and to help them get started and operate in the right manner. “THIS IS MY PASSION” Helping Hands Food Pantries is entering their 12th year and they have 12 volunteers. PHOTO BY JOHN WINRIGHT, STAFF HELPING HANDS ... Craig and Paula stand in their remodeled kitchen which is used to teach others how to took and use kitchen utensils. Everything in the kitchen was donates and it turned out beautifully. And we must not overlook the fact that Craig is very involved in all of this too along with his job at the church. Paula’s official title is Executive Director. The Peffley’s say the things that have made their marriage strong are being best friends and growing together through the ups and downs that life has to offer. Also communicating together and praying at all times and in all situations. Their Christian walk and faith are at the center of everything they do. Craig says that after receiving Christ as his savior in 1984 he felt the need to press in more and help people more than he ever had before and it totally changed his life. Some great influences on his life were his Grandfather and several of his coaches. Paula says that two great influences on her life were her mother and Marleen Garber, who was an “Oak Tree” to her in ministry. Two mentors in Craig’s spiritual walk were Jan and Marleen Garber and Don and Gaylynn Harris. In his personal life they were Kim and Janis Repp. Paula stated that she followed in her mother’s footsteps with a career in hairdressing. Her mother was in the business for 49 years and Paula has now been doing it for 40 years. Professionally Paula was mentored by Tina Greenfield in Ft. Wayne Indiana and she taught Paula a lot about the business. In her Christian walk it was also Jan and Marleen Garber and Don and Gaylynn Harris who were very influential and helpful in mentoring Paula. Craig and Paula both received many awards for sports and cheerleading achievements while in school. And the Helping Hands Food Pantry received the “Agency of the Year Award” from the Toledo Northwest Food Bank in 2008. Paula’s hobbies are collecting Pepsi items, scrapbooking, and she loves crafts. Craig loves gardening, woodworking, and raising chickens. In the near future he would like to start a beehive colony for producing honey. On social issues the Peffley’s are very strong pro-lifers. Paula spent several years working at the Community Pregnancy Center as a councilor. Craig’s favorite book is The Readers Digest and he remembers as a child reading his grandfather’s on a regular basis. Paula likes a wide assortment of cook books and magazines. They both put the Bible at the top of CONTINUED TO PAGE 7 ADDITIONAL MONTPELIER NEWS ON PAGE 13 .FR REFLECTIONS OF THE PAST 1977 Montpelier JV Basketball JV BASKETBALL ... Kneeling: Greg Repp, Tim Fisher, Steve Rings, Randy Hartman, Tom Page, Ric Mercer. Standing: Coach Ted Zigler, Tim Rice, Jeff Hephner, Jeff Kuhn, Kent Barry, Alan Davis, Jeff Rowley, Kent Wolff. 6 - “THE VILLAGE REPORTER” - YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2015 West Unity Chamber Of Commerce Looks Forward To 2015 Events The February West Unity Area Chamber of Commerce Board meeting was called to order on Monday, February 2, 2015 with 10 of 14 of the directors present. Two guests, Eagle Scout Justin Wiyrick and his mother, were also in attendance. Wiyrich addressed the Board about an upcoming project he will be working on at Walbash Park and thank the Board for approving the materials that were purchased at Peltcs Lumber. Wiyrich noted that, due to the weather conditions, he has yet to have those materials delivered but hopes to have that done soon. The target completion date for the project is the end of summer and the Board Wiyrich know that they would like to do a celebration announcement when he is done and ready to deliver the projects. The Business and Member Services reported during the meeting that the 2015 Membership Drive is in full swing and that there has been a great response to the applications sent out. More membership plaques as well as 2015 tags will be ordered from Hit Trophy. Old business brought before the Board included the Gun Raffle fundraiser. The Board discussed the viability of the fundraiser and then voted to start a committee for the project, with Lindsey Smith volunteering as Chairman. Movie Night and doing a fun family project sponsored by the Chamber was also once again brought to the discussion table. The Board will be working with the school to continue on these plans for a possible event date. It was also reported that Gathering Days 2015 flyers were handed out and that there are already a lot of events planned. It is hoped that the early ANNUAL “Bundles of Joy” Tab Wednesday, February 25, 2015 FREE advertising with the flyers will help to draw a large crowd. New business brought before the Board included the review of the suggestion made by the Fair Board about volunteering at the gates during the Williams County Fair. Due to the Chamber’s commitment to having a success fair booth at the fair, the Board elected to decline. The Board also learned during the meeting that many new lights and decorations have been purchased for the next Christmas season. Minutes of the January 5th Board meeting, as well as the reports presented by Treasurer Pat Burkholder, were both approved at the meeting. MORE MONTPELIER AREA NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 Montpelier’s Craig & Paula Peffley their list. Paula’s favorite music is The Sound of Music and The Chick Flick’s movie sound tracks while Greg’s favorite movie is Bridge Over the River Kwai and he also likes western movies. When it comes to food Craig’s preference is burgers and ribs while Paula likes Chinese and Mexican. Two of the most memorable vacations they have taken were on their 40th wedding anniversary they went to the state of Maine via traveling through New York, Vermont and New Hampshire. Another time they went to Florida to visit old military friends from 42 years ago. One thing folks may not know about Craig and Paula is that they have been able to work together for 43 years in self employment, public service, etc. as a team and have, at all times, been able to strengthen each other and work together to attain the final outcome in a very successful manner. As many of you know this is a special couple and Montpelier, Ohio and Williams County is very fortunate to have them as part of their community. What an amazing story of two folks who really do love what they are doing and the folks that they come into contact with every day. John may be reached at
[email protected] WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO Hilltop 1989 Varsity Baseball Submission!!! DO NOT MISS THE FEBRUARY 19TH DEADLINE! Actual Photo Size: 2.75 x 3.75 Parents, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles Introduce your baby or toddlers to friends and family throughout our coverage area for FREE this year! Qualifications: 1.) 5 years old or younger 2.) One child per photo 3.) Photos must be print quality Submit photos with just a few clicks at thevillagereporter.com * Photo(s) must be at least 200 dpi resolution in JPEG Format. or drop off at our office during office hours. 115 Broad Street - Montpelier Please fill out the following form and send with photo by Thursday, February 19, 2015. If you would like your photo(s) returned, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope or photos may be picked up at the main office in Montpelier after publication. PLEASE PRINT Baby’s Name: Date of Birth: Parent’s Name: Put wife’s name in brackets. Example: John & Jane (Page) Jones Hometown: Grandparents Name: Hometown: Phone: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2015 VARSITY BASEBALL ... Coach Dewey VanArsdalen, Robbie Gorsuch, J.C. Riley, Jamie Taylor, Kevin McNeal, Kevin Champion, Erik Belcher, Brad Johnston, Coach Kenny Esterline, Kent Holsopple, Wes Wieland, Chas Newcomb, Scott Dennison, Mike Sentle, Steve Jones, Doug Smith, Coach Bruce VanArsdalen. WEST UNITY REPORTER 130 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1885 The horse of A.J. Murbach, M.D. of Archbold, ran away, breaking the cutter and bruising itself. The doctor was not in the sleigh at the time. Byron Stires and Joseph Ely start for Kansas next Monday. 120 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1895 Chris Rupp, living on Bean Creek, one-half mile north of the site of Johnson’s Grist Mill, has had splendid success with his trapping. He has caught six otter and has received $1 to $9 per pelt. Unruly pupils in the Hamer school compelled a change of teachers last week. 110 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1905 Charles Groff and Co. have sold the Pioneer Alliance to O.H. Kanauer. Henry Bever will move to West Unity and go into business with Wm. Grindle. The Kunlke Mfg. Co. has been trying to manufacture furniture. They are employing nine men. Married were Mr. Ford Shultz and Miss Fay Winkler. 100 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1915 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Siegel, Feb. 1, a daughter, Grace May. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Strang Feb. 2, a son. W.I. Johnson’s have purchased the George Smith property on the corner of High and Jackson St. 90 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1925 H.L Reynolds died at his home near Hamer. Word was received of the death of Mrs. Harrison Strang. Sherman Newcomer was in Toledo the latter part of the week attending the auto show and visiting with Frank Hoover. 80 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1935 The West Unity school buildings have been redecorated through FERA aid, giving work to a number of local men. Born to Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Armbruster Feb. 4, a daughter. Frank Roland, 64, died at his home in West Unity. 70 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1945 Jan. 21, Miss Winona Kunkle, became the bride of Mr. Oreighton Showers of Chicago. Deaths: Miss Emma Randels, 85; Rufus Harris, 72; and Jacob Magner, 84. Mrs. Ora Colon, who operated the Mary Ellen Beauty Shop sold equipment to Mrs. Roy Moore of Hicksville. 60 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1955 Funeral services were held for Mrs. Grace Waller, 73; and Mrs. Otha Beucler, 58, of Alvordton. Harry P. Short, 56, passed away at his home Monday. Lester Beals sold his Sinclair Gas Station on Monday to Dale Hornung and Marvin Beals, who took immediate possession. 50 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1965 The West Unity American Legion Post 669 was awarded first place in Division II for the highest percentage of membership attained. Saturday brought the worst ice storm in years, interruptions in electric and telephone service, the year’s first fire alarm, and a water main break that created a crisis. 40 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1975 New directors named to the Chamber Board of Directors are Marion Smith and Norm DeGroff. Mr. and MRs. Emmett Esterling of Pioneer observed their 50th wedding anniversary Jan 31. Recognition for his ability as a corn grower has been given to Ronald Fielitz of West Unity, by the Producers of Dunk’s G Hybrids. 1974 yield of 138.9 bushels per acre. “THE VILLAGE REPORTER” - YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE - 7 Panther Pride Family Fun Stryker Rotary Listens To Plans Night: A Synergy Between For Increased Courthouse Safety Education & Entertainment PHOTO PROVIDED COURTHOUSE SECURITY ... Sheriff Towns spoke as a guest of and is pictured here with Stryker Rotary member Bill Brenner. Sheriff Steve Towns updated the Stryker Rotary Club on planned updates to the courthouse security. Sheriff PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF Towns said the sheriff office is tasked CATLIKE CONVERSION … Julie Doehrmann applies the Panther Paint to the face with court security and he has been working together with the Judges to of Abby Fulk. improve the security of the courthouse. Soon some of those plans will begin to take shape with the addition of metal detectors installed is several areas of the courthouse. The current Judges have taken an active role in assisting with the implementation plans. High definition cameras have already been installed and many of the courthouse employees have received training and issued equipment to aid in making the courthouse a safer place to work and visit. In addition to the metal detector, the main entrance will be manned by a uniformed officer who will also have a hand held device used to aid in finding weapons. This officer will also aid in screening mail and packages sent to the courthouse. Sheriff Towns said care has been taken in the planning process so as not to detract from the beauty of this historical building. He also mentioned that the building offers some unique challenges as we think about security differently today. He believes the plan set forth will provide a more secure environment without seeming to intrusive to the public. INFORMATION PROVIDED WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO THE HISTORY HALL - AND MORE … Coming down the crossover hallway, you could learn about the history of Stryker Athletics, as well as contribute your own message on the poster wall. Stryker 1968 CLC Club CLC CLUB ... Row 1: Rufer, M. Clark, Mrs. Depew, T. Clark, VanNortwick. Row 2: B. Leichty, Jane Graber, S. Auby, Julia Graber, Depew, R. Frazer. Row 3: Jolly, A. Graber, S. Frazer, P. Leichty, Sloan, P. Clark, Haye. FASHION DESIGNER … With the help of Anissa Brown and Anna Stuckey, Laura Leupp begins the construction of her own Stryker Scarf. By: Timothy Kays THE VILLAGE REPORTER Panther Pride Family Fun Night at the Stryker School was everything that it was advertised to be in the title…and more. The event, held prior to the Stryker versus Fayette game on January 30, brought families of the elementary students of the district to the school for a great time, with an educational edge that was hardly noticeable in the midst of the fun. Education, while having fun, doesn’t feel like education, and educational opportunities abounded, right down to Stryker School District history. There are many kids attending Stryker (parents too), that never knew about the Stryker High School football team. Yes, at one time, the Power of the Panther extended onto the gridiron. “Family Fun Night was a concept that we put together this year for our Pre-K through sixth students,” said Superintendent Nate Johnson. “We wanted a family-engaging activity in which the parents and their children could enjoy family time together, as well as have an educational experience through math and reading activities at the school. The families and students came in, we provided them with a no-cost meal. Our staff volunteered their time to put it together for the students of the 13abc All Stars vs. Stryker Staff/Alumni Basketball Game Saturday, February 14, 2015 • 3:00 p.m. Local Churches Potato & Nacho Bar 12:30 – 2:30 pm Free will donation Athletic Booster 50/50 Drawing Admission: $3.00/person Lunch Proceeds for Stryker School Supplies • Game Proceeds to Athletic Department community, and it was a great experience.” Timothy Kays can be reached at
[email protected] STRYKER ADVANCE 110 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1905 Northwestern Ohio will soon be covered by the rural mail carriers. Henry County is the latest to be granted this system. About 15 carriers being required for the whole county. A.F. Clark sold a short horn cow weighing 2015 pounds for 4 cents a pound in Stryker. Ernest Hitt’s blacksmith shop in Evansport was destroyed by fire Wednesday. Henry Grieser wrote of battlefields, patriotism, and education of the southern states. A sleigh load of 16 young people took a trip to Bryan to enjoy an oyster supper. John S. Young, for many years editor of the Fayette Record, has passed away. 100 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1915 This is the 21st year that H.F. Bruns has served as director of the Farmers National Bank in Bryan. O.A. Kanauer is now sole owner of the Pioneer Alliance, having purchased the interest from Charles Groff and Company. M.V. Woodcox remains as editor. Lee Stough died in Toledo. He was an employee of the News-Bee. Frank Gamber, who for two years has run a harness shop in Tontoggony, has sold his shop and will return to Stryker. 90 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1925 The obituary of Mina Posey nee 8 - “THE VILLAGE REPORTER” - YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE Thiel was published. J.P. Lantz has purchased an elevator and coal business in Middlebury, Ind. and resigned as Mayor of Stryker. D.E. Rosendaul, Council president, was elevated to the position of Mayor. 80 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1935 Bringing three teams to Stryker last week, Fayette went home with as many games. The President’s birthday party held at Gurwells Hall, netted $50.50. The Junior Class is rehearsing the play “The Hobgoblin House”. 70 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1945 Miss Anna Aberle has resigned her position as night operator of Stryker Telephone Co., following 27 years of service. Pfc. Ellery Stambaugh is in hospital in Staten Island after receiving a shrapnel wound in his knee. Richard Erney has been appointed instructor in a Radio School at Wisc. Nate DeGroff writes while at sea. Tells of a typhoon considered to the worst the Navy has had in 25 years which occurred on Dec. 17 and 18. 60 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 1955 Mrs. W.O. Taylor, 82, mother of the Archbold Buckeye publishers, passed away Jan. 27. She was the widow of the former editor of the Buckeye, who founded the paper in 1905. Mrs. Floyd Beucler, 58, of Alvordton died Jan. 23. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2015 Make the most of your night out this Valentine’s Day Chocolates and flowers may be staples of Valentine’s Day, but many couples take it one step further and dine out on February 14. According to the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association’s Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, 34.6 percent of respondents indicated that dining out would be part of their Valentine’s Day agenda. A romantic dinner is an ideal capper for a day geared around love and affection. But Valentine’s Day is a busy night for many restaurants, so it pays to heed the following advice to ensure this special night is memorable for all the right reasons. Make reservations well in advance. Dining out is especially popular on Valentine’s Day, so call several weeks in advance to secure your spot. Also, do not underestimate the draw of all types of restaurants on Valentine’s Day. People who were not able to get a table at their first choices may trickle into chain restaurants or smaller establishments in search of an easy meal. If you think your lesser-known haunt will not be packed, think again. Always play it safe by making a reservation early. Expect some crowding. Restaurants tend to add extra tables on Valentine’s Day, when they expect an influx of customers. Dining rooms may be more packed than usual, and you may not have a choice of where you will be seated. Even a reservation does not guarantee you won’t have to wait for a table. Be patient upon arriving at the restaurant, and consider wait time when factoring in childcare. Be flexible with the menu. Price-fixed menus are commonplace on nights when there will be a large turnover of customers in a short amount of time. These menus allow restaurants to stock up on the necessary ingredients and cook en masse. Diners may find that price-fixed menus offer a limited selection, and their favorite dishes Building memories...one tour at a time CHARTER BUS TOURS PLAN AHEAD ... Expect Valentine’s Day to be a busy night for dining out and reservations may be needed. may not be available. Be patient with servers. Valentine’s Day is a busy night for staff at the restaurant, particularly servers who must be the liaison between the kitchen staff and diners. The sheer volume of customers can test the skills of even the most veteran servers. Consider your budget. Diners can expect to pay a premium for dining out on Valentine’s Day. Select a lower-priced restaurant if your budget is on the smaller side. Be on time. Being respectful of your reservation will not only benefit you, but also it is a courtesy to fellow diners who will be sitting at your table later in the evening. While you may want to linger over dessert, try not to linger too long. Promptly store leftovers. If you take a doggie bag home from dinner, stash it in the refrigerator as soon as possible to prevent foodborne illnesses. If you will be going out dancing or to a movie after dinner, it may be best to skip the doggie bag altogether. Valentine’s Day is a busy night for dining out. Patience, courtesy and flexibility are traits that can keep your evening moving along smoothly. 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In ancient times, people believed that the heart was the center of all human emotions. Since the heart is prominently located in the center of the chest and the middle of the body, it became the cornerstone of human feelings. Love is considered to be one of the most profound and strongest human emotions, therefore it was reasoned that the feeling must emanate from the heart. Surprisingly, the heart has not always been the only organ associated with love. During the Middle Ages, the heart was deemed a useless organ. Followers of the Greek physician Galen theorized that the liver actually was the seat of the soul and love. The first depictions of a symbolic heart date back to the 11th century, when the heart was drawn to resemble a pinecone held upside down with the point facing upward. The scalloped heart that is more familiar today first arose in the early 14th century. Around the same time, the heart was depicted with the point facing downward and the indentation at the base. Naturally, as time passed and more was learned about human anatomy, it became obvious that the brain was the seat of all emotion and thought processes. However, as the brain was something intangible in a living body in ancient times, and the beating heart could be much more readily monitored - with a pulse rate speeding up when a person is excited or aroused - it’s easy to see how the link between the heart and love has endured. Although the human heart is not bright red like symbolic hearts, that was the color chosen. Red has long been associated with passion, so it made sense to depict the heart in a bright red hue. Many other theories have been offered regarding the symbolic heart and its representation of love. While there’s no definitive correlation between love and hearts, the heart has become an accepted symbol of the emotion and the season of romance. 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[email protected] 419-485-5555 All Meals Prepared By RESTAURANT Visit us on FB at Ramada Montpelier Hotel and Conference Center Valentines Day Is Saturday, February 14 Assorted Russell Stover Fine Chocolates SIGN UP TO WIN A 34 oz. BOX OF RUSSELL STOVER CANDY Winner Announced Feb. 14 Gifts • Yankee Candles • Jewelry 221 W. Main Street Montpelier, Ohio 419-485-5115 Hours: Mon. - Fri 8:30 - 8 Sat 8:30 - 3; Sun. 9 - 1 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2015 “THE VILLAGE REPORTER” - YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE - 9 GENERAL AREA NEWS CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE Community Health Professionals Coyotes: The Myth & Its Reality Honors Long Term Employees even skunks have been known to target chickens, as well as several other small domesticated animals humans fancy having around. In particular, minks very much enjoy hunting rabbits, even if they're in their cages. “A coyote can't fit through that six inch hole in your rabbit's cage.” Stated Kochert. “A mink sure can, though.” That's not to say coyotes won't attack healthy domesticated animals. If the risk is minimal, and the reward is great, they will absolutely go after livestock. What usually keeps them away is humans. Yet, if humans don't take the proper steps to keep coyotes from feeling threatened by humanity, namely trapping and hunting them, that can change quite quickly. “They get pretty brazen,” informed Kochert on unimpeded coyote activity. “They start losing their fear.” This is why hunting and trapping coyotes is so important. Without that PHOTO PROVIDED HELPING HANDS ... A portion of the 82 Community Health Professionals employees recognized for 10 or more years of service to the area nonprofit, home health and hospice organization. Community Health Professionals home health and hospice recently honored 82 employees with 10 or more years of service to the organization’s three affiliated nonprofit corporations and 12 offices in Northwest and West Central Ohio. 10-14 years: Alan Birt, driver/ maintenance – Celina; Trina Brinkman, clerk – Van Wert; Jody Brown, clerk assistant – Van Wert; Roberta Culler, registered nurse – Defiance; Monica Davis, licensed practical nurse – Van Wert; Susan Dyer, personal care aide – Delphos; Stephanie Fisher, vol. coordinator – Defiance; Jodel Freeman, personal care aide – Bryan; Bonnie Gruber, personal care aide – Lima; Leisa Hayes, personal care aide – Celina; Cynthia Hiett, registered nurse – Delphos; Korene Holifield, registered nurse – Defiance; Linda Holley, registered nurse – Archbold; Nancy Hoying, registered nurse – Celina; Alice Landwehr, personal care aide – Delphos; Elaine Laney, office manager – Defiance; Ronda Lewis, RN, nursing supervisor – Defiance; Joan Long, licensed practical nurse – Celina; Janis Mathews, diagnosis coder – Van Wert; Ruth McMinn, personal care aide – Delphos; Rob Place, information systems manager – Van Wert; Kay Randolph, personal care aide – Celina; Jacquie Reinemeyer, diagnosis coder – Van Wert; Jeanie Saum, RN, hospice supervisor – Van Wert; Maryilyn Schmerge, personal care aide – Wapakoneta; Deb Schmidt, RN, nursing supervisor – Celina; Nancy Schroeder, registered nurse – Delphos; Sharon Schroer, personal care aide – Wapakoneta; Carrie Slone, personal care aide – Ada; Caprice Smith, office manager – Celina; Tyra Stearley, licensed practical nurse – Wapakoneta; Cindy Tollas, RN, document coordinator – Hicksville; Brent Tow, president/ CEO – Van Wert; Kathy Ulm, RN, staff development – Van Wert; Jenni Whitaker, activity director – Celina; Susan Will, personal care aide – Delphos; and Diana York, personal care aide – Archbold. 15 - 19 years: Shelly Barrett, RN, vice president of operations – Van Wert; Fawn Burley, vice president of finance – Van Wert; Kim Carder, office manager – Delphos; Jama Cline, registered nurse – Paulding; Claudia Crawford, RN, nursing supervisor – Ada; Jane DeMoss, home health aide & driver – Van Wert; Janetta Dilyard, personal care aide – Archbold; Kathy Eisert, registered nurse – Wapakoneta; Doris Evans, personal care aide – Van Wert; Michele Federinko, licensed practical nurse – Defiance; Susan Hamrick, licensed practical nurse – Van Wert; Teresa Hill, personal care aide – Lima; Karen Hunter, registered nurse – Celina; Carol Jutte, registered nurse – Celina; Phyllis Kinkle, licensed practical nurse – Delphos; Sheila Looser, personal care aide – Delphos; Pam Miller, personal care aide – Van Wert; Jenny Nelson, receptionist – Van Wert; Jacquie Niese, registered nurse – Lima; Sharon Norbeck, personal care aide – Delphos; Frank Scott, maintenance director & driver – Van Wert; Rebecca Short, medical social services coordinator – Archbold; Julie Stutz, home health aide – Van Wert; Shirley Sutton, personal care aide – Van Wert; Deb Tracey, administrative assistant – Van Wert; Susan Wendlowsky, activity director – Archbold; Deb Williams, medical social worker – Celina; and Amy Zalar, RN, nursing supervisor – Delphos. 20- 24 years: Kathy Bauer, registered nurse – Celina; Peggy Carnahan, RN, director of nursing – Van Wert; Deb Griesdorn, office manager – Celina; Glenda Schaadt, personal care aide – Van Wert; Sue Stokes, personal care aide – Van Wert; Nancy Thompson, home health aide – Celina; Betty Wasserman, licensed practical nurse – Van Wert; and Greg Yinger, public education & communications – Van Wert. 25- 29 years: Gloria Boroff, personal care aide – Lima; Laurel Svabik, RN, clinical director – Van Wert; and Susan Ulrey, registered nurse – Van Wert. 30- plus years: Garnett Beagle, registered nurse – Paulding; Linda Boggs, vice president of human resources – Van Wert; Karen Bortel, office manager – Paulding; and Joel Knerr, MD, medical director – Van Wert. “At a time when high employee turnover rates are common among home health and hospice agencies, we are unique to have over 80 employees with 10 or more years of experience,” said Brent Tow, president/CEO of Community Health Professionals. “That kind of longevity speaks to the quality of our staff and their dedication to those we serve.” Community Health Professionals of Bryan, located at 127 Blakeslee Ave., Bryan, offers home health, hospice, private duty and adult day services throughout Williams County and surrounding area. For more information, call 419-633-7590. INFORMATION PROVIDED FA natural deterrent, they begin to stray closer to more populated areas in search of food. Now seeing humans as a non-threat, coyotes will be less likely to hesitate when going after livestock or other domesticated animals. Like horses. Those who feel as though coyotes are a problem are able to hunt them, as the state of Ohio labels them as varmints. This means that there is no restriction on season or firearms for hunters seeking out coyotes. However, if hunting on a property other than one's own, they will need to obtain a hunting license. More coyote hunters would be a welcome addition to Williams County. The more they're hunted, the less likely coyotes are to become anywhere near as big an issue as people believe them to be. T.J. Hug can be reached at
[email protected]. Fulton Soil & Water Conservation District To Host Annual Tree Sale (WAUSEON, OH) -- The Fulton Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting their annual tree and plant sale. This event offers a wide variety of trees and wildflower seeds at a low cost. The SWCD offers these materials to encourage landowners to increase or establish windbreaks, prevent erosion, provide wildlife protection and enhance the natural environment. This event is open to the public with no restrictions on who can purchase or where these trees and flowers can be planted. The plants available are bare root stock, making them economical to purchase Most tree seedlings are three years old and range in size from 12-36 inches, depending on species. New this year, the tree and plant sale features three species of 3 gallon potted trees as well as garden cover crop seed mixes. The Fulton SWCD staff is available to assist customers with plant selection that will best meet their needs. They can assist customers by: identifying plants suitable for specific soil types, providing information on how to plant seedlings, suggesting varieties that attract wildlife and various other areas that help increase the value and enjoyment that trees and plants can bring to property owners. The district also has tree planting bars and a tree seedling planter (pulled behind a tractor) available for rent. Deadline for ordering plants is March 20. Pick up dates are April 10th 1-5 P.M. and April 11th 8-Noon at the Fulton County Fairgrounds. Order forms can be obtained from the Fulton SWCD office at the Robert Fulton Agriculture Center, across from the fairgrounds at 8770 State Route 108, Suite B, Wauseon, OH. To receive a form via mail, call the office at 419-337-9217. Forms can also be emailed by contacting Amanda Podach at
[email protected] or downloaded from the website at swcd. fultoncountyoh.com. For more information on Fulton SWCD, you may call them at 419-3379217, visit their website at http:// swcd.fultoncountyoh.com/, or receive email notifications by visiting http:// www.fultoncountyoh.com/list.aspx. They also have a Facebook page at Fulton Soil & Water Conservation District. INFORMATION PROVIDED MORE STRYKER AREA NEWS Stryker’s Fritch Performs On Denison University’s Women’s Track & Field Team GRANVILLE, OH -- Rebecca Fritch, Class of 2016, is a member of the Denison University women’s track & field team. Rebecca is a native of Stryker, OH and is a graduate of Stryker High School. Denison will host the Bob Shannon Invitational, its second of three home meets this season, on February 7th at the Mitchell Fieldhouse in Granville, Ohio. Last weekend, the Big Red placed 4th at the Wooster Fighting Scots Invitational. For more information on Rebecca and Denison women’s track & field visit: www. denisonbigred.com/sports/wtrackind INFORMATION PROVIDED Family Movie Night Friday, February 13th at 6 p.m. Solid Rock Community Church REFLECTIONS FROM FAYETTE’S PAST 1915 FAYETTE GIRLS BASKETBALL Inspired by the Song of Solomon. It’s a music-driven romantic drama about the things we all pursue…..love and meaning. Perfect for any couple, singles who are dating, or families with older students. It is rated PG-13. 102 Egly Dr., West Unity, OH, 43570 419-924-2882 No admission fee. Snacks are available for a donation. GIRLS BASKETBALL ... Lucile Goll, Zada Woolace, Amie Crane, Georgia Vine, Glee McCaskey, Bernice Lyons, Margery Prickett, Geneva Ward, Miss Isley, Coach. 10 - “THE VILLAGE REPORTER” - YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2015 Wauseon’s Public Service Fulton County Seniors Celebrate Commended On Handling Their Birthdays In Wauseon Of Recent Winter Storm PHOTO PROVIDED FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS ... Happy Birthday to the following seniors who celebrated February birthdays at the Fulton County Senior Center, Wauseon. Pictured: Front, left to right: Joan Ziegler, Eva Dickey, Joann Lawrence, Mary Gype, Joyce Plassman. PHOTO BY SHAR DIMICK, STAFF Back: Julius Hoste. KEEPING ROADS CLEAN ... Despite the temporary piles of snow lining the center of Fulton Street, the Public Service Department made sure primary roads remained MORE GENERAL AREA NEWS passable throughout the winter storm. By: Shar Dimick THE VILLAGE REPORTER Wauseon Mayor Kathy Huner commended the Public Service Department at the February 2 council meeting for their hard work and long hours keeping the streets of Wauseon clear after 15.2 inches of snow fell on the city in a 24-hour period. Dennis Richardson, Director of Public Service said “As all storms are this was a unique storm as far as how long it lasted, its intensity, the winds that came with it, we decided early on that we were not going to be able to treat it as a normal storm where we have forces all come in a clear off the streets immediately. We knew had to take a defensive position at first.” Richardson said that beginning at 6 AM Sunday morning two crews began working to keep the primary streets open and “by 7:30 PM they had all 15 of their guys out on every piece of equipment we owned.” Huner said she received “a lot of calls about why the secondary roads were not done and also about the levels. Talking with the Chief [of Police, Keith Torbet], the reasons that we don’t go up [to level 3] is the fact having the hospital, having people in the city limits that can get to work. If are roads are passable it is good to keep them open for that reason alone. Thanks to public works we were able to keep them open.” Councilor Shane Chamberlin asked Richardson if there was a way to know if all the roads have been touched. He said that some citizens wondered if their road had been forgotten. Richardson said “by sometime last night there had been a truck everywhere at least once, but with the blowing and drifting it was hard, but the guys are always communicating with each other.” Torbet said if people are concerned about their road they can contact the Police Department as they are in constant contact with the plow crews during the storm. In other business, council passed: •Emergency ordinances effective immediately to amend Section 139 of the Codified Ordinances of Wauseon regarding Fire Department rules, regulations and membership and to approve the new positions on the fire department along with their pay scales. The new positions are first assistant chief, second assistant chief, captain/ EMT-paramedic, captain/EMT, lieutenant/EMT-paramedic, lieutenant/ EMT, firefighter/ENT-paramedic and firefighter/EMT. A Civil Service test for these positions will be held March 7. •Emergency resolution designating Public Depositories, awarding public monies and authorizing the mayor to sign memoranda of agreements with the Public Depositories effective immediately. •Emergency resolution to authorize the mayor to enter into an agreement with Countywide Emergency Management Agency effective immediately. •Third reading of Resolution 20154 to authorize the mayor to enter into a client services agreement with Medicount Management, Inc. for EMS billing services effective in 30 days. •Second reading of a resolution to establish that if a new pool is built it will be built at Reighard Park •A motion to accept the Justice Assistance Grant – Law Enforcement. •A motion to approve the Building and Grounds Committee recommendation to grant an easement to Rover Pipeline for a gas pipeline across the bike path east of Carter Lumber pending NORTA approval. •A motion to approve the Street Committee recommendation to grant Toledo Edison an easement in the City’s right of way along the east side of Glenwood Avenue from Airport Highway to just south of Banister Drive for an underground electricity utility. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Northwest Ohio Educational Service superintendent recognizes each board member for their dedicated service to the NwOESC governing board, as January is Board Member Appreciation Month in the State of Ohio. Their commitment strengthens public education. OSBA LEGISLATIVE LIAISON: Mr. Baker reported on discussion and activity at the state level to review the “testing burden” on students related to state testing and accountability system requirements. Topics of interest are time spent on testing, practice testing, Kindergarten Readiness Assessment, Third Grade Reading Guarantee Fall administration, diagnostic assessments, and Students Learning Objective requirements. Discussion will be ongoing. SUPERINTENDENT: Mrs. Gearhart reported that planning is underway for Fall Staff Meeting and the Administrative Conference 2015. A summary of statewide ESC services was shared. An update on instructional hours missed due to inclement weather was provided. Work continues with area districts and colleges/universities on College Credit Plus. Mr. Lero, custodian/maintenance at the IEC, is to be commended for his work in keeping our facility there compliant with EPA and other requirements. An update on the main facility HVAC and lighting systems was shared. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: Mrs. Pietrykowski reported the on-site audit is wrapping up this week. Mid-year Program Costs were handed out in early January, and Initial Estimates will be handed out soon for FY16. Work continues on Affordable Care Act implementation and compliance. 1,010 W-2’s and 55 1009s were issued this month. DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION: Mrs. Gilliland reported on the Read Aloud Guidance for Ohio’s New State Tests, as disseminated by ODE recently. Discussed were testing accommodations for students with disabilities or eligible for 504 accommodations. •As all of the business of the evening was complete, meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. The next regular meeting of the board will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the NwOESC office located at 205 Nolan Parkway, Archbold, OH. School Board Recognition Month Proclamation WHEREAS, it shall be the mission of the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center to assist in providing all students with the best possible education; and WHEREAS, the governing board sets the direction for the Educational Service Center by envisioning the educational future of the communities we serve; and WHEREAS, the governing board sets policies and procedures to govern all aspects of the Educational Service Center; and WHEREAS, the governing board keeps attention focused on progress toward goals and maintains two-way communication with all segments of our communities; and WHEREAS, serving on a governing board requires an unselfish devotion of time and service to carry on the mission and business of the Educational Service Center; and WHEREAS, the governing board must respond on behalf of the communities to the educational needs of students; and WHEREAS, the governing board voluntarily accepts the above-mentioned responsibilities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center does hereby proclaim January 2015 as School Board Recognition Month in Defiance, Fulton, Henry and Williams Counties. 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[email protected] dedicated service to our children. School Boards Strengthen Public Education! •Ratified the appointment of Ken Esterline to the Four County Career Center Joint Vocational School District INFORMATION PROVIDED Board of Education for a three year term of office to commence on January 1, 2015 and expire FINDLAY, OH -- Kasey Riegsecker of Wauseon, 43567, graduated from The on December 31, 2017. • Ratified the University of Findlay in December 2014. Riegsecker received the following: bachelor appointment of Carol Kleck of science in animal science. to the Four County Career Center Joint Vocational School District Board of Education for a three year 1st 125 Teams term of office to commence on January 1, 2015 and expire on December 31, 2017. Choose Day or Days To Play • Ratified the • Location: Reading, Michigan • appointment of Ron READING ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Crawford to the Four & 6th Grade Boys County Career Center Joint 3rd, 4th, 5th -INDIVIDUAL PLAQUES FOR FIRSTVocational School District 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Grade Girls -MEDALS FOR SECONDBasketball Tournament Board of Education for a (ALL DIVISIONS)& Sunday three year term of office Date: Thursday, Friday, Saturday March 18, 19, 20 & 21, 2010 to commence on January Choose Which Two Days To Play 1, 2015 and expire on YOU CAN CHOOSE YOUR Michigan DAYS TO PLAY Location: Reading, December 31, 2017. 16 DIVISIONS FOR 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th GRADE BOYS $40.00 Entry Fee For 1 Team • Ratified the 12 DIVISIONS FOR 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th GRADE GIRLS appointment of William ********************************************************** 3 Teams or More $35.00 Each Team Individual Plaques for First - Medals for Second - All Divisions Green to the Penta Career ********************************************************** Center Joint Vocational $40.00 Entry Fee For 1 Team Contact: Tom Richards More: $35.00 Each Team School District Board of 3 Teams OrCell: (517) 320-9102 Education for a three year Admission: $3.00 - All Day Home: (517) 283-2074 term of office to commence ART GUILD ... Row 1: B. Hasselschwert, K. Mercer, J. Clark, S. Fink, C. Miller, D. Contact: Tom Richards Address: Tom Richards on January 1, 2015 and Home (517) 283-2074 Woodward, J. Huner, D. Whitmer. Row 2: P. Davis, P. Conway, C. Ledyard, K. O’Neil, expire on December 31, E-Mail
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Join Ohio State University Extension in Fulton County Tuesday, February 17 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. as we present a hands-on, intensive soybean management workshop for Ohio Crop Producers that will help you become a more profitable soybean producer. This will be held at the Robert Fulton Agriculture Center, 8770 State Route 108, Wauseon, Ohio. The workshop will feature Dr. Laura Lindsey, Ohio State University Soybean/Wheat Extension Specialist; Dr. Andy Michel, Ohio State University, Field Crop Extension Entomologist; Dr. Steve Culman, Ohio State University’s Soil Fertility Specialist and Dr. Anne Dorrance, Ohio State University’s Field Crop Extension Pathologist. Topics covered during this workshop include: Agronomic factors to maximize yield, Hands-on evaluation of soybean yield components, What’s “bugging” soybeans, identification of key insects, thresholds and insecticide timing, stink bugs – a bug that won’t go away, key soybean diseases for Ohio, pathogen biology, SCN, soybean fertility, genetic resistance, foliar fungicides, seed treatments, handson identification of soybean pests and diseases and site of action management for weed control. The Soybean College host is Eric Richer, OSU Extension – Fulton County, who will also share some of the local on farm research being done in Fulton County. In addition to the great presentations throughout the day, participants will receive a soybean management notebook. The notebook will include the following publications: • Management of White Mold • Soybean Cyst Nematode Management Guide • OSU Agronomy Guide • Profitable Soybean Disease Management Guide • Corn, Soybean, Wheat and Alfalfa Guide • Soybean Growth & Development Guide • 2015 Weed Control Guide Continuing Education Units will be offered in the following areas: Private PAT credits (3.5): 3 hrs. Cat. 1 (grain), ½ hr. Cat. 2 (forages) Commercial Credits (3.5): 2 ½ hrs. 2A (ag pests), ½ hr. 2C (weeds), ½ hr. 2D (seed treatment) CCA Credits (5): 1 hr. CM, 1 hr. NM, 3 hr. IPM To download the registration form, go to fulton.osu. edu or if you have questions, call 419-337-9210. Preregistration of $70 is due by February 10th. Limited to 40 seats. After February 10th, registration is $100 (space permitting). INFORMATION PROVIDED The Village Reporter SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES IN WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTIES ATTORNEY THOMAS S. 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Back - Heath Frantom – 5th grade, Caden Parm – 6th grade, and Ethan Marihugh – 6th grade. By: Timothy Kays THE VILLAGE REPORTER Members of the Montpelier Exempted Village Board of Education convened in regular session on the evening of February 5. Items from Elementary Principal Lance Thorp's report included mention of the D.A.R.E. graduation, which took place on January 16. He also reported that the third graders participated in a PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career) practice test, known as an infrastructure test. The purpose was to determine if the school's technology is capable of handling all the data needed for the test. "I'm proud and glad to say that it all went well, District-wide, and not just for the third grade," reported Mr. Thorp. High School Principal Su Thorp reported that the recent Blood Drive netted 42 units, topping the challenge goal, and earning the school a $250 scholarship to be awarded to a fortunate member of the Montpelier Class of 2015. In financial matters, the Board moved to approve the financial statements for the month of January, and accepted a donation of 1,874.00 from F.I.R.S.T. Club, to be given to Girls’ Basketball. The Board agreed to a cash advance of $35,000 from the General Fund to the Permanent Improvement Fund, to be repaid in August of 2015, and the creation of fund number 300-9460 for the Jazz Band. In matters of the employment of certified staff, the Board approved a maternity leave for Kaitlin Brancheau, beginning April 6, 2015, through the end of the 2014-15 school year. The Board approved the graduate hours for David Bauer and Alysha Saneholtz for the 2014-2015 school year, and agreed to authorize Athletic Director Joseph Brigle to secure workers for high school and junior high school Ohio High School Athletic Association tournaments, as needed, for the 2014-15 school year. Receiving supplemental contracts for the 2014-15 school year were Lance Thorp as Head Baseball Coach; Timothy Ford as Varsity Baseball Assistant; Taylor Muehlfeld as JV Baseball Coach; Troy Roth as Head Track Coach; Blayne Bible and Anthony Coleman as Varsity Track Assistants, and David Apple and Jason Johnston as Junior High Track Coaches. In matters pertaining to the employment of classified staff, the Board agreed to employ Carla Rice as District Interim CFO/Treasurer, beginning February 5, 2015, thru March 15, 2015 at $27.73 per hour, then extending her a three year-plus contract as District CFO/Treasurer beginning March 16, 2015 thru July 31, 2018 at a salary of $76,000. The Board authorized Athletic Director Joseph Brigle to secure workers for high school and junior high school Ohio High School Athletic Association tournaments, as needed, for the 201415 school year. Supplemental contracts for the 2014-2015 school year were awarded to Scott Goodnight as Varsity Track Assistant; Darrin Repp as Head Softball Coach; Greg Repp as a Varsity Softball Assistant; Brooke Watts as JV Softball Coach, and Samantha Brubaker as a Softball Volunteer. The Board moved to approve an agreement with Frontier Communication of America, Inc., and in an annual housekeeping measure, agreed to approve a resolution accepting the amounts and rates determined by the Budget Commission, authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor. In his Legislative Report, Mr. Chris Wurm noted that the Governor's proposed budget has been released for fiscal years 2016 and 2017. Proposed changes in school funding were noted, proposing changing the funding priorities from being based upon community size, to that of community income. The Student Achievement Liaison Report of Mr. Darrell Higbie again recognized high achieving students, as nominated by their teachers. Being recognized this month were… Mallory Hornung – 1st grade Sabrina Wiyrick – 2nd grade Eli Fackler – 3rd grade Gavin Zyjewski – 4th grade Heath Frantom – 5th grade Caden Parm – 6th grade Ethan Marihugh – 6th grade Prior to adjournment, the Board retired into executive session for the purpose of the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of an employee or the investigation of charges or complaints against an employee, official, licensee, or student. No action was taken as a result of the executive session deliberations. Timothy Kays can be reached at
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Did that superstar athlete commit a crime? Did that college athlete sign autographs for money? It’s a mystery, right? It seems that on the field and off the field we can easily be baffled with the mystery of what really took place. We are left scratching our heads, voicing our opinions on the matter, and yet in the end we aren’t really sure what took place…so we call it a mystery! I would love to say that I know God, and that I know Him well. But yet God and His ways are still a mystery to me. There are times in my life when I’d like to believe I know exactly what is going on. I’d like to believe that I can make sense of difficult times, and actually control my life and my surrounding circumstances. But I can’t. I’m human and I’m limited in what I can do and how I think. I’m limited in knowledge and understanding. And because this is true that which goes on around me, especially spiritual things, are a mystery to me at times. I can’t predict and control my life, my sport, my vocation… A man by the name of Job struggled with so many issues and adversities, but in the end he confessed, “Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.” So I rest in this truth; God will never be predictable or controllable. He is mysterious. But God is also trustworthy, so when my circumstances go bad for me or my loved ones I trust Him. I trust God to during mysterious and confusing times. I trust God to make sense of things that don’t make sense to me. I trust God. Is God mysterious? Yes, we must also admit that He is trustworthy. So just like walking in the dark, when you can’t seem to see your path clearly, you walk slowly. Smaller steps, but yet you still keep moving. Trust God, keep moving forward in your life. For more reading, check out: I Timothy 3:16, Job 1:20-22, Hebrews 6:18-20 MORE GENERAL AREA NEWS Red Cross Needs Donors Of All Blood Types To Maintain A Diverse Blood Supply February 2, 2015 — The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to help ensure a sufficient and diverse blood supply by giving blood this February. Since the beginning of the year, widespread flu and inclement winter weather in some parts of the country have prevented many regular donors from making or keeping their blood donation appointments. Healthy and diverse blood donors are needed to help maintain a sufficient blood supply. Diversity among blood donors is important because red blood cells carry markers that determine one’s blood type, and certain blood types are unique to specific racial and ethnic groups. Blood must be matched very closely for those patients with rare blood types or for those who need repeated transfusions. Patients are less likely to have complications from blood donated by someone with a similar ethnicity. All blood types are needed, especially types O negative, A negative and B negative. To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Williams County: 2/20/2015: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., First Lutheran Church Stryker, 701 South Defiance St. in Stryker. 2/27/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Bryan High School, Robert C. Chrismer Registered Representative SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION Securities Broker/Dealer Member FINRA/SIPC 111 Chase St., PO Box 3600 Stryker, Ohio 1-886-660-9228 Fax: 419-682-4213 Home: 419-682-1231
[email protected] Hallett, Hallett & Nagel Attorneys At Law TIMOTHY W. HALLETT ERIC K. NAGEL 132 S. Fulton Street Wauseon, OH 419-335-5011 150 S Portland in Bryan. 2/27/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Enrichment Center, 11246 State Rt 15 in Montpelier. How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. INFORMATION PROVIDED “Winning The Battle For A Generation” HOW DO YOU CLEAR YOUR MIND, HEART, CONSCIENCE OF PAST SIN? How do you clear your mind, heart, conscience of past sin? Many in our culture turn to alcohol or some other mind-altering substance to rid themselves of guilt, shame, sin, that which no chemical or other known remedy can bring relief. Consequently, paranormal events, or man-made traditions have been concocted to substitute as a cleansing agent for that which there has been one and only one cure, the substitutionary life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for sin. For example, consider with me as reported in PreachingToday.com; the sensational effort of the people of India to rid themselves of sin… The Kumbh Mela is the largest gathering on earth. During its last celebration in 2013, it was conservatively estimated that around ten million people gathered in Northern India. The Kumbh Mela (or the “pitcher fair”) takes place every four years. In 2013, the festival was called the Maha (meaning “Super”) Kumbh Mela, which happens only once every 144 years. It is estimated that this Kumbh cost around 210 million dollars whiled generating approximately ten times that amount in revenue. Hindu tradition says that there was a war between the gods and the demons over divine nectar, and in the process, four drops of nectar fell from the pitcher. These fell on four different locations, which overlap the cities where the Kumbh is held. One of those drops fell at Haridwar where the river Ganges flows, while another fell at the Sangam. The Sangam is the confluence of three rivers—the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythological river Saraswati. The other two drops fell at Kshipra in Ujjain and Godawari. A dip in these rivers on auspicious dates during the Kumbh is said to rid pilgrims of their sins. Anyone who reads the newspaper and honestly reflects on it is hard-pressed to deny the reality and universality of sin. Through the ages, humans have tried to rid themselves of sin and its consequences. Religious rituals, idols, journeys, and sacrifices have all tried to assuage and comfort the sinner’s heart, but have been found wanting … In the Christian religion, grace that is made available through the death and resurrection of Jesus is the very fount which offers release from the burden of sin and restores our relationship with God … Thus, we can confess Jesus as Lord anytime, anywhere, and we will be saved! It makes one gasp in wonder at the overarching simplicity and compelling elegance of this very good news. This is why we read in scripture…Acts 4:12 (NKJV), “12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” No other name, no other remedy, no other paranormal event, nothing, no one to cleanse us of sin but Jesus. Rick Jones previously served on the staff of Defiance Area Youth for Christ for 36 years, first as a ministry coordinator and later as Executive Director. Rick is currently a pastor of an area local church. L A U S A C UKIDSNLOVE F ATMOSPHERE BRITSCH, INC ROLLIN BRITSCH Vice-President 247 N. Brunell St. P.O. Box 391 Wauseon, Ohio 43567 (419) 335-8871 1-800-466-1628 Cell: (419) 466-3577 Email:
[email protected] HOT TOPICS COOL MUSIC PERRYSBURG WEST TOLEDO WHITEHOUSE SOUTH TOLEDO FINDLAY iCAMPUS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS 5:15 7 9 10:45 12:30 PM PM AM AM PM If you can’t join us in person, watch live online at CedarCreek.tv CHURCH DIRECTORY LISTING & SPIRITUAL NEWS SPONSORED IN PART BY: Farmer’s Edge BUCKEYE Fountain City Christian School Veterinary Hospital Providing Academic Excellence, Christian Dedication, Community Involvement, International Commitment, Spiritual Formation 03422 SR 49 North, Edgerton 419-298-2339 120 S. Beech St. * PO Box 150 * Bryan C -Store -n-More For information call 419-636-2333 419-298-2385 1432 Whitaker Way, Montpelier 419-485-5668 River of Life Worship Center Pastor Homer Miller 14226 US Hwy 20-A • Montpelier • 419-485-5029 Sunday: Praise & Worship - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening - 7:00 p.m. 14 - “THE VILLAGE REPORTER” - YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2015 MORE GENERAL AREA NEWS Williams County Fair Board’s Reverse Raffle Huge Success By: Helen Elkins THE VILLAGE REPORTER PHOTOS BY HELEN ELKINS, STAFF NAME CALLING…Master of Ceremonies for the evening was none other than former announcer for WBNO/ WQCT radio, JB Orendorff. FARMING FOR FUNDS…One auction item was this adorable but sturdy battery operated tractor and trailer set. the fundraiser’s proceeds for building maintenance at the fairgrounds. So many in the community contributed to this event by donating items or time. Not only does the Fair Board profit from such an event, but the benefits continue to flow back into the community. The fundraiser was an amazing success. For more information about upcoming events, or to find out how to become a volunteer, visit the Williams County Fair website at wcofair.com or check out their page on Facebook. There was a packed house at the Gillette Building Saturday night Helen may be reached at for the Fair Board’s 3rd
[email protected] annual Reverse Raffle. With 300 tickets sold, there was barely an empty seat for the fundraiser and the night was ablaze with activities for everyone. Some of the fundraising events included a reverse raffle, 50/50 drawing, auction, silent auction, and raffle ticket drawings for other merchandise, including Stoney Ridge wine, homemade Apple Pie liqueur, and an amazing assortment of guns and bows. The dinner was catered by Sooz Catering in Pioneer, music entertainment provided by Jamie J. Shaffer of SHOWTIME DJ and PHOTO BOOTH, and the MC for the evening was JB Orendorff, former announcer with WBNO/ WQCT radio. Without a lot of help from the state for building upkeep, Reverse Raffle Chairman Chuck Wallace WATCH THE TUBE…Raffle winner Melissa Stark proudly displayed her 40” LED said the board uses all of TV prize. “THE VILLAGE REPORTER” S E R V I N G W I L L I A M S F U LT O N W I L L I A M S & F U L T O N C O U N T I E S A N D B E Y O N D GET YOUR AD SEEN IN “THE VILLAGE REPORTER“! YOUR AD WILL BE VIEWED BY THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERS AND READERS IN WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTIES, AS WELL AS VIEWED ONLINE ON OUR WEBSITE! TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM. YOU MAY ALSO CALL OUR MAIN OFFICE AT (419) 485-4851. PLEASE NOTE THAT CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT (PREPAID ONLY) IS DUE THE FRIDAY BEFORE PUBLICATION AT 5PM. $8 FOR 1-20 WORDS, $10 FOR 20-40 WORDS; +$2 FOR EACH 20-WORD BLOCK Help Wanted Help Wanted MACHINIST NEEDED THE MONTPELIER PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT FOR 2015 Qualified candidate will have a minimum of one year experience with Bridgeport Mills. We offer paid vacation, paid holidays, and insurance. Anyone interested in any of the following positions may pick up an application at the Montpelier Utility Office (211 N. Jonesville St., Montpelier) or download a copy at www.montpelierpark.net. All completed applications are due by March 2, 2015. Completed applications may be dropped off at the Montpelier Utility Office or mailed to Montpelier Parks & Recreation, P.O. Box 148, Montpelier, Ohio 43543. Send resume to or apply in person between 9 am and 4 pm at KP Precision Tool & Machine Co. • SEASONAL POOL EMPLOYEE whose duties would include assisting the Park Supervisor with lifeguard scheduling, time sheets, organization, record keeping, and any other duties as needed or required. Position would be 30 hours a week or less. Applicant must be 18 years or older. Questions about this position should be directed to Don Brown, Park Supervisor at 419-4855389. PO Box 519 • 604 North Park Street Fayette, Ohio 43521 Real Estate/Auctions • SEASONAL PARK MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE whose duties would include assisting with spring and fall mowing, weed eating, general park maintenance, and any other duties as needed or required. Position would be 30 hours a week or less. Applicant must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver’s license. Questions about this position should be directed to Don Brown, Park Supervisor at 419-485-5389. PUBLIC AUCTION THURSDAY, FEB. 26TH, 2015 @ 5:00 PM • SEASONAL PARK MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE whose duties would include summer mowing, weed eating, maintaining ball diamonds, picking up trash, cleaning restrooms, general park maintenance, and any other duties as needed or required. Position would be 40 hours a week or less. Applicant must be 16 years or older and have a valid driver’s license. Questions about this position should be directed to Don Brown, Park Supervisor at 419-485-5389. • SEASONAL LIFEGUARD FOR THE MONTPELIER MUNICIPAL POOL who would have a valid lifeguard certificate, would be responsible for opening and closing pool maintenance, and any other duties as needed or required, including, but not limited to, public swim lessons and water aerobics. Position would be 40 hours a week or less. Applicant must be 15 years or older. Questions about this position should be directed to Don Brown, Park Supervisor at 419-485-5389. • SEASONAL RECREATION EMPLOYEE whose duties would include working in the concession stand, assisting with spring garden maintenance, and any other duties as needed or required. Position would be 40 hours a week or less. Applicant must be 15 years or older. Questions about this position should be directed to Sandy Gordon, Recreation Director at 419-485-3496. • SEASONAL RECREATION EMPLOYEE whose duties would include assisting with summer crafts, programs, & activities, assisting with garden maintenance, and any other duties as needed or required. Position would be 40 hours a week or less. Applicant must be 16 years or older and have a valid driver’s license. Questions about this position should be directed to Sandy Gordon, Recreation Director at 419-485-3496. Anyone interested in seasonal summer employment with the various departments in the Village of Montpelier should pick up an application at the Montpelier Utility Office (211 N. Jonesville St., Montpelier). Work will include various tasks and any other duties as needed or required. Position would be 40 hours a week or less. Applicant must be 16 years old or older and have a valid driver’s license. Applications are due by March 2, 2015 at the Utility Office. Questions about available positions or duties should be directed to Pam Lucas, Village Manager at 419-485-5543. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2015 Help Wanted Antiques ANTIQUES - Fort Defiance Antiques - 402 Clinton Street, downtown Defiance. 419-782-6003. MondaySaturday 10-5. Storage STORAGE - West Unity Storage Units for Rent. Month To Month Rates Call 419/924-5007. 10x20 $49 • 10x10 $38. 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