Attend an Adult Coloring Class at the Stryker Branch Library on Tuesday, November 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Pictures and coloring utensils will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own. Refreshments will be served. Come and relax at the library while coloring! The Stryker Branch Library is located at 304 South Defiance Street. For more information, please contact Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081. INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Fulton County Public Utilities Director Ziad Musallum provided his third-quarter update to the county board Oct. 27. The update reported normal monitoring of several water and sewer systems. Solid Waste collection totals are as follows: Recycling: Plastics – 25.36 tons Cardboard – 113.75 tons Electronics – 49.14 tons Non-ferrous metals – 17.04 tons Ferrous metals – 12.91 tons All paper – 89.49 tons Transfer station: Construction and demolishing waste – landfill – 533.29 tons Municipal waste – landfill – 345.68 tons Scrap metal – recycled – 14.52 tons Tires-Henry Co. Tire processing – 1.85 tons The county has hauled 120,000…
It was a mixed result for the Fulton County Jobs and Family Services in its quarterly report. Director Amy Metz-Simon presented the report to the Board of County Commissioners at its Oct. 25 meeting. The report shows that positive trends in some areas do not spread across the board. The results included: A downward trend for July-September in Food Assistance. The agency helped 3,012 people in June, but saw that number drop to 2,924 by September. Total benefits for the quarter were $934,153. The agency averaged 3,136 in the second quarter and 3,243 in the same quarter of 2015. There…
Ross G. Rummel, 91, a lifelong resident of Montpelier passed away early Thursday morning at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 27, 1924 in Montpelier to Chester Arthur and Jessie M. (Henry) Rummel. Ross proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. On April 20, 1946, he married Beatrice Coler in Hillsdale, Michigan and she survives. Ross retired from the United States Postal Service as a Letter Carrier after 14 years. He is survived by his wife of…
Fixing an oversight from a half century or more ago was the top action of the Fayette Village Council Oct. 26. The village told Jerry Bailey all he needed to do to vacate an alley along his property was to get the signatures from other property owners. The alley in question exists only on paper on the county auditor’s map. The Baileys own six to seven lots and another family has a lot on the “alley.” The “alley” has been built on over the years. Bailey said his parents got permission to build a garage where the alley goes through…
Come Nov. 1, the village of Lyons will no longer be the only town in Fulton County not to have an income tax. The village will be sending letters out to residents the week of Oct. 24 informing them of the new tax. The city will tax incomes 1 percent. The village’s finances have been impaired by recent projects for the water system, Mayor Andrea Gleckler said. The village also needs funding for streets and sidewalks, she said. “We do need more money,” Gleckler said. James Pruitt may be reached at publisher@thevillagereporter.com
With some funding changes coming up, the Montpelier Village Council decided to change the distribution of its income tax revenues. The council approved a change in the income tax distribution from 55 percent for operating expenses and 45 percent for capital improvements to a 70-30 split at its Oct. 24 meeting. The move will help the general fund amid some cuts in state aid. The council also approved the door hanger-termination schedule for unpaid water and electric bills. The village’s goal is to keep bills current and it will work with customers who have not defaulted on previous extensions. The…
Saturday, October 29 Scoring Summaries BOYS VARSITY SOCCER Archbold 3, Ottawa Hills 2 The Bluestreaks claimed their second District championship in a row with the one-goal win over Ottawa Hills. It was the Josh and Jared Kidder show as the Bluestreaks kept rolling along improving to 18-0-1 on the season. After Ottawa Hills scored first at the 37:07 mark to start the contest. Josh Kidder tied the game less than two minutes later before Jared Kidder found the goal to give the Streaks a 2-1 advantage as the 22:36 mark. After the half, Ottawa Hills found the net with 23:00…
Friday, October 28 Scoring Summaries VARSITY FOOTBALL Gibsonburg 49, Hilltop 8 The Cadets ended their season with the non-conference contest. Hilltop’s only score came with 7:50 left in the first half with a 21-yard Tyler Suboski run. Suboski threw for the two-point conversion. Quinn Smith was good on five of 15 passes for 75 yards while Suboski was the leading ball carrier with 45 yards on seven carries. Patrick Henry 41, Wauseon 14 The Indians finished their season 4-6 while the Patriots won the NWOAL title with a perfect 10-0 mark. It was three quick first quarter scores by Patrick…
Tuesday, October 25 Scoring Summaries VARSITY VOLLEYBALL The Pettisville Blackbirds season came to an end in the Division IV District semifinal round of the state tournament with a three set loss to Antwerp with scores of 25-23, 25-21 and 25-22. The season included an outstanding 20-4 overall recored and a perfect 12-0 and a BBC championship. Against Antwerp Jess Youse led the Blackbirds bid finishing with 11/11 Serving with two aces, 27/35 Hitting w/13 Kills and three solo blocks. Others finishing a fine season were: Kyra Behnfeldt- 10/10 Serving with one ace and 17 digs; Teagan Kauffman 8/9 serving, 24/28…
The high school staff has begun department meetings for scheduling purposes. Staff will evaluate how the courses are going this year especially the new courses added this year. “We will examine enrollment trends and begin to plan for next year,” Short said. Teachers will give input on the classes they are teaching and propose additional electives to offer as well as updating the course descriptions in the curriculum guide. “We use the information gathered in the department meetings to help plan the master schedule for next year,” Short said. Approved Lease Agreement between Archbold Board of Education and Kinsman Propane…
Metamora is going to allow a regional land conservancy to explore the idea of selling the reservoir. The village council heard a presentation Oct. 17 by Rob Krain, executive director of the Black Swamp Conservancy, about some farmland an unnamed person wishes to donate. Krain offered some options about the farmland and the reservoir before council made its decision. The conservancy is a regional non-profit organization working to protect farmland and set up park lands. The conservancy has been approached by a landowner willing to donate their farm to the conservancy in hopes it would be developed into a nature…
The following Stryker High School students have achieved high enough grades in the first nine week period to make the honor roll (* denotes all A’s, + denotes Four County student): Grade 12 Colton Benson* Emily Cadwell* Chyanne Cameron +* Gabriella Clark* Hayden Clingaman* Kaelyn Currier Bristle Dix + Cameron Frey* Allison Frisbie Michael Fryar + Erica Garlock+ Ashely Miller + Michelle Robinson+ Emma Shindledecker* Carly Smith* Dustin Teschke + Zachary Tucker + Tricia Wolfrum* Kaitlyn Wonders Kaid Woolace* Maygen Wray* Trevor Zachrich Grade 11 Levi Chappuis Jalyn Dickerson* MathaDell Ferguson Kristian Grapengeter McKenna Louys Madison Myers* Amanda Oberlin* Kira…
Talks between Archbold Village and German Township over fire equipment ownership have up to 60 days to wrap up or the village will seek it elsewhere. The village council approved a resolution Oct. 17 granting 30 additional days of talks with the township with the goal of acquiring the fire apparatus and equipment. The resolution amends Section 7 of Resolution 2016-52 which had authorized the Village Administrator and Director of Finance to expend or offset the $569,100 for the material or seek alternative sources for the equipment. The council and township agreed to a 60-day window for talks and now…
If you should be driving past the new Bryan High School from mid-November to mid-December, and you wonder why you are seeing the Bryan High School Marching Band outside practicing in the wonderful Northwestern Ohio early winter weather, there’s a really good reason for it. The BHS Band will be on the road over Christmas break, with a double date in Orlando, Florida. “The main purpose of the trip is to play at the Russell Athletic Bowl,” said Band Director, Mr. Rich Will. “We will be coming together with 12 to 15 other high school bands from around the country.…
The following actions were taken by the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Board at their regular meeting held October 25, 2016. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Ron Crawford. All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The following items were approved under the consent agenda format: •Approved Financial Transactions -Ayersville Local Schools to provide to NwOESC, Paraprofessional Services for the period of 8/15/16-6/15/17. -Sufficient Grace Ministries to provide to NwOESC, 21st Century (Patrick Henry MS/HS), Youth Mentoring Services, Character Development Service Learning and Self Esteem Experiences for the period of 9/1/16-6/30/17. -The RIDGE…
A maintenance assistant is leaving the Wauseon school district to enter the mission field. Jason Suon, a six-year employee for the district, submitted a letter of resignation with his announced intention of building a permanent school for the children of Haitian immigrants working in the sugar cane fields of the Dominican Republic. His last day will be Dec. 30. The Board of Education accepted his resignation Oct. 27, as well as one from Katie Black as District Mentor, effective Oct. 10. In other personnel moves, the board approved: – Lisa Kuszmaul as a substitute bus driver, retroactive to Jan. 7.…
On Monday, November 14, at 6:30 PM, Wauseon High School will be holding an informational meeting for any Wauseon student in grade 6-11 that is interested in participating in the College Credit Plus program during the 2017-18 school year. College Credit Plus (CCP) is the program where students can take college courses for both high school and college credit at the same time through a local college. A representative from Northwest State Community College will be presenting information about taking courses through NSCC. Wauseon students are asked to pre-register with their school counselor by Friday, November 11. A parent must…
Napoleon, Ohio – One area dentist is redefining the phrase “put your money where your mouth is.” This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can sell their excess candy to Dental Excellence of Napoleon in support of our troops overseas. Dr. Michael Carpenter will give away dollar bills in exchange for cavity-provoking candy. The candy will then be donated to Operation Gratitude for distribution to service men and women deployed in harm’s way. Last year, Dr. Carpenter and his staff collected over 200 pounds of candy for our troops. Children can bring their bags of unopened Halloween candy to the Dental Excellence of Napoleon…
The Touchstone Energy® hot air balloon could be seen floating across the sky or glowing at dusk as it participated in the Montpelier Bean Days Balloon Festival and in the Defiance County Hot Air Balloon Festival this past summer. As a result of the balloon’s appearance at the festivals, North Western Electric Cooperative presented donations in the amount of $1020 to Williams County Agricultural Society and Defiance County Agricultural Society. The donations represent North Western Electric’s commitment to the communities in which they serve. Sponsored by North Western Electric, the balloon was introduced back in 2000 by Touchstone Energy® as…
Pioneer Area Lion Gloria Gilcher with speaker Bryan Lion Ben Murray at a meeting on Oct 24th. Ben is wearing his E-Sight glasses and told us how they have totally changed his life. Ben is helping Montpelier HS Freshman, KaSandra Romero, with getting E-Sight to improve her limited vision from retinopathy incurred at birth.
The third annual Swanton Fine Art Exhibit and Sale, held at Valleywood Golf Club from October 21st to the 23rd, played to rave reviews from artists, visitors, sponsors and many patrons of the arts who praised the quality and diversity of the art, the warm and spacious ambiance of the venue and the value of the prize money and scholarships awarded. Over 200 works of art were put on display by 85 artists from three states and 20 different communities. There were nine separate categories for the Adult Group and four separate categories for the Youth Group. On the first…
Reacting to unsubstantiated rumors that the Swanton Board of Education had decided to take a neutral position with regards to the proposed Norfolk Southern railcar staging project on the eastern edge of their community, a large contingent of anxious residents attended the Board’s October 19 meeting to voice their concerns and garner support for their anti-railyard cause. Following the meeting’s preliminaries, Board President Steve Brehmer called for anyone wishing to address the Board to do so at that time. Three members of the crowd took advantage of the opportunity with Mary Solomon of Swanton Township speaking first. “This is a…
The October Meeting of the Four County Career Center Board of Education was held on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Prior to the 7:00 p.m. meeting, the Records Commission met at 6:20 p.m., and the Building and Grounds, and Policy Committees met at 6:30 p.m. as previously announced. As part of the Treasurer’s Report, the Board accepted and/or approved the following items: •September Meeting Minutes. •Financial statements and investments for the month of September as presented. •The copier lease agreement for Adult Ed through USBank. •The 5-Year Financial Forecast and assumptions for Fiscal Years ending June 30, 2017 through 2021 as…
September Student of the Month is Hayden Clingaman Core Value for the month was Responsibility. Pictured is Sharon vonSeggern, sponsor from Mama DeLuca/Subway.
The Wauseon Marching Indians received a SUPERIOR rating at the Swanton Bulldog Bowl on Saturday October 22nd. The Marching Indians earned straight 1’s in all aspects of their performance “World Tour”. The Wauseon Marching Indians are under the direction of Mr. Don Clark, Ms. Amanda Aniolowski, Dr. Mark Cook, Mrs. Jamie Clark, and Mr. Austin Brown. The Field Commanders are Paige Moden and Blade Johnstone. The Marching Indians would like to thank the community for their continued support this year. With the Superior rating, the Wauseon Marching Indians have secured a spot in the Ohio – State Marching Band Competition.…
The following Wauseon Middle School students have obtained a 3.0 grade point average or above for the first quarter of 2016-17 (* denotes 4.0): 6th Grade Austin Aeschliman Ella Albright Mary Andrews Jude Armstrong* Avery Baldwin Jazmine Barajas* Ethan Borton* Isaiah Bourn Kelsey Bowers Jackson Callan Grace Calvin Megan Carder Danielle Carr* Rachel Carr Addyson Case* Jillian Colon Avery Coronado Eli Delgado* Keylee Demaline Ezra Dixon* Justin Duncan Mason Felzer Ashley Fisher Jaxton Fisher Kya Foote Ashley Freestone* Joshua Freestone* Manuel Gante Harlin Gault Macy Gerig* Calaway Gerken* Jackson Gleckler Lyric Gleckler Samuel Gonzalez Dawson Goodman Kimberly Graham Nicholai Grzegorczyk…
FCCS Student Council Members are ready to serve their school and local communities for the 2016-2017 school year. Front row: Ella Cummins (8th grade) and Devin Franklin (7th grade); Back row: Sam Cummins (10th grade), Jared Stokes (12th grade), Justin Purk (12th grade), Kiria Law (10th grade).
Fountain City Christian School’s Servant Leaders for the month of October are Emma LaBo, 2nd grade (left) and Jaiden Heisey, 8th grade (right). Teachers and staff choose students each month who exhibit servant’s hearts as they set an example for their fellow classmates.
Four County Career Center is pleased to announce Paige Blad from Fayette High School as Student of the Month. Paige is the daughter of Nick & Melissa Dean and Patrick & Kyleigh Blad and is a senior in the Veterinarian Assistant program at the Career Center. Paige was nominated by her instructor, Mrs. Pippin. She is vice-president of FFA, and on the Career Center Honor Roll. At Fayette H.S., she is a cheerleader. After Paige graduates she plans on attending college to become a large vet technician. Students who achieve this recognition throughout the 2016-2017 school year are honored with…