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By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER Sharon Morr, director of corporate and community health promotion at the Fulton County Health Center, talked about the benefits of smoke-free parks. As of July 1, there were 1,266 municipalities in the nation that have total smoke-free park ordinances, Morr said. While many communities in Ohio have bans in place, Delta and Archbold don’t have ordinances for smoke-free parks, but they have put up signs. The only thing is if someone doesn’t comply, then there is no recourse. However, it has been conveyed to her that it hasn’t been an issue for them. Obviously…

Metamora Council met in regular session Monday, September 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Council members present: Council president Karon Lane, John Hudik, Richard Sauerlender, Justin Kreischer and Suzie Stough Other officials present: Mayor Ken Wysong and VFO Sue Clendenin Guests: John Pupos, Kenna Elizardo and Amber Moore-Espinoza A vacancy on the Metamora Village Council did not last long. The council appointed John Pupos to fill the seat vacated by Andrew Carr. Pupos had expressed interest in the opening. Pupos’s term will expire Dec. 31, 2017. The council scheduled a public information meeting on the half-mill Park levy for 6:30 p.m.,…

By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER The Stryker Village Council approved three pieces of legislation at its meeting Sept. 12. Council passed Ordinance 2016-05 which repealed Ordinance 2015-8 which set the salaries, benefits and certain duties for elected and appointed officials and hourly employees. The legislation was needed to set the salary for new Administrator Alan Riegsdecker. His salary will be $1,816.80 bi-weekly. No other salaries were affected. The council approved Resolution 09-2016-4 which sets a public hearing for 5 p.m. Oct. 10 to hear a proposal to amend the Zoning Map. The request comes from Joe Johnston of Gresham,…

By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER Trick or treating in the village of Edgerton will be on the Saturday before Halloween this year. The Village Council set the time for 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. There will also be a costume contest at the fire barn. In other news, Administrator Dawn Fitzcharles said the village is accepting sealed bids on the two white Crown Victorias in the parking lot along SR 49. The bids will be accepted until noon Oct. 3. The village is midway through its utilities billing conversion, but not without some hiccups along the way, Fitzcharles said.…

The West Unity Chamber of Commerce recently held a Ribbon Cutting for the Patten Insurance Agency, a subsidiary of Farmers Insurance. Pictured from left to right (front): Glen Shaffer (family), Landon Patten (son of Karrie), Marlene Morarity (family), and Larry E. Long (Chamber Board Member). Back: Jane Schmucker (West Unity Chamber of Commerce President), Sam Silva (Farmers District Manager), Peg Bernath (West Unity Mayor), Ryan Patten (Karrie’s husband), Brytton Patten – being held by father (Karrie’s daughter), Allison Patten (Karrie’s daughter), Karrie Patten (owner) Russ Patten (family), Amy Patten (family), Kathy Merillat (Chamber Member), Angel Higgins (Chamber Member) and Cheryl…

Donald L. Humbarger, III., age 47, of Montpelier, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Community Hospital & Wellness Center in Bryan. He was born on January 10, 1969 in Bryan to Donald L. and Linda L. (Green) Humbarger, Jr. Don graduated from Fairview High School in 1987, where he was a member of the football, wrestling and baseball teams. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. Don was an avid sports fan and loved bowling. Don is survived by his mother, Linda Lewis of Montpelier; children, Alyssa (Lee) Dean of Kaiserslautern,…

By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER The new school bus routes for Edon School have been established and officials are pleased with the results. The first bus arrives at the school each day at 7:41 a.m. and the last by 7:45. There was an adjustment made after it was determined that 70 children ride the new town route and the bus was not big enough. Still, no student has to ride the bus for longer than an hour, Granger said. “The drivers are driving more than an hour,” he said. Granger said he likes the town route. The kids able…

The September Meeting of the Four County Career Center Board of Education was held on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. As part of the Treasurer’s Report, the Board accepted and/or approved the following items: •August Meeting Minutes. •Financial statements and investments for the month of August as presented. •Club Budgets for 2016-17 as presented. •The Permanent Appropriations for Fiscal Year 17 as presented. •The blanket purchase orders for Fiscal Year 17 as presented. •The renewal of the Web Based Policy Update Service with the Ohio School Boards Association for one year. •“Then and Now” Certifications as presented. As…

Fountain City Christian School’s Servant Leaders for the month of September are Logan Beck – 3rd grade (left) and Austra Phillips – 9th grade (right). Teachers and staff choose students each month who exhibit servant’s hearts as they set an example for their fellow classmates.

Donna L. Lump, age 88, of Edon, Ohio, died at 1:20 A.M. on Monday, September 19, 2016, at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton, Ohio, where she was a resident. Mrs. Lump was a 1946 graduate of Edon High School and worked as an editor for Earth Publications in Edgerton, retiring in 1999 with twenty years of service. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Edon, where she sang in the choir and played the organ, and was a member of Edon American Legion Post #662 Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing the piano any time she could. Donna L.…

The Wauseon Indians Girls Soccer Team is in its 19th year of existence. The program has been fueled over the years by the Wauseon Parks and Recreation Department. Hundreds of boys and girls of all ages compete during each season of the year. The youngsters start making memories the first time they lace up their shoes. For Girls Soccer, seven from the class of 2017 remain. This year’s collection of seniors includes: Beth Yackee (D), Taylor Benschoter (M/F), Timber Kreiner (D), Amanda Hammontree (M), Taylar Held (D), Torri Bost (M) and Kate Precht (D). These seven ladies have been enjoying…

By: Bill O’Connell THE VILLAGE REPORTER The Evergreen School District held its eleventh consecutive Trot for a Track event this past Sunday morning to help raise funds for its track program. With registration beginning at 8:00 AM, approximately 155 participants gathered at the football/track stadium to run in either the 5k race or the one-mile fun run. While hopping out of bed that early on a Sunday morning to run a few miles might have been difficult, getting to the stadium proved equally challenging as a heavy fog blanketed the entire region, reducing visibility to near zero in some areas.…

Twenty-five years ago an un-ranked team from Hilltop High School made school history as the only team to win a state championship title. These nine girls did so by defeating Stryker in the district tournament, then Fort Recovery; the defending Division IV state champions in the regional tournament. They followed that up with a win over Convoy Crestview in the semi final match to make it to the State Championship match where they defeated Centerburg in two games; 15-13 and 17-15. As printed in the November 13, 1991 edition of the Advance Reporter, a huge celebration ensued. It began with…

Listen To Our Score Board Show Being Broadcast With Media Partner WLZZ Radio 104.5. Ayersville 28 Tinora 0 (Final) Defiance 20 Bath 14 (Final) Crestview 28 Grove 25 (Final) Rossford 24 Lake 7 (Final) Bryan 26 Evergreen 0 (Final) Swanton 42 Archbold 14 (Final) Hicksville 27 Holgate 0 (Final) Bowling Green 35 Maumee 17 (Final) Wauseon 28 Delta 14 (Final) Northwood 37 Edon 18 (Final) Edgerton 43 Fairview 32 (Final) Ottawa Glandorf 21 Celina 14 (Final) Blufflton 42 Paulding 14 (Final) Spencerville 22 Ada 19 (Final) Patrick Henry 22 Liberty Center 14 (Final) Woodward 22 Montpelier 20 (Final OT)…

Virginia Mae Pinette, 81 years, of Alvordton passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 in her home. Virginia was born June 30, 1935 in Alvordton, Ohio, the daughter of the late, Frank Morris and Dorothy Margaret (Haas) Ostheimer. She married Gerald B. Pinette on April 28, 1973 in Alvordton, and he preceded her in death on June 4, 2006. Virginia was a loving wife and mother who cared for her family and her home. She also previously worked at Colonial Manor, Holiday Inn and at Fayette Tubular.  Virginia enjoyed making crafts, going shopping and to travel.  She also cherished the time…

Viola Irene Woolace, 100 years old, of West Unity passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance. Viola was born April 14, 1916 in Dupont, Ohio, the daughter of the late, George W. and Eula B. (Elser) King. She was a 1934 graduate of West Unity High School. Viola married Leo Donald Woolace on November 27, 1938 in Bryan, Ohio and he preceded her in death on September 17, 1990. Viola was a loving wife and mother, caring for her family and taking care of the home. Viola also worked at Holibird Corporation and Bly Auction…

Phyllis (Spengler) Krieg, 90, passed away peacefully the morning of July 25, 2016. Completing a full life devoted to family, friends, and community. She was born March 18, 1926, in Delta to the late William and Maude Spengler. Beloved wife to the late Harold Krieg. Left to cherish her memory are her children John, Keith and Eric (Vickee); six grandchildren, Erik, Alison, Eric R., Brian, Mathew, Ross, Veronica, Corynn, Alexis and Jag. Phyllis retired from Bowling Green public school system. She was an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society. Memorial service September 24 @ 2:00 PM at Lauber Hill…

Edward Paul Witt, age 90, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday morning,  September 20, 2016, at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania . He was born July 2, 1926 in Adrian, Michigan to Francis Xavier and Elizabeth (Dickerson) Witt.  Edward worked for the Jeep Corporation for 40 years, retiring in 1991. A devout Catholic, Edward was a  member of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Assumption. His daily routine was reading the newspaper and drinking coffee. He cut and sold wood and loved his cats.  On a nice day, you would often find Edward sitting outdoors in…

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Hannah Kaylor led Edon (5-8, 3-2) to the BBC win over Montpelier with scores of 23-25, 25-17, 25-22 and 25-13. Kaylor slammed 11 kills during the game. Shaylee Manahan led Edon in serving with three aces. The Lady Locos (2-7, 2-4) showed great improvement and great team chemistry. Leading the Lady Locos were Jaelyn Lyons with five kills, three blocks, and one ace, Erin Prekop with five kills and one block, and Misheala Robertson with four kills and one block. North Central defeated Hilltop with scores of 25-18, 20-25, 28-26, 20-25, 15-10.  The Eagles were led by Makayla…

BOY VARSITY GOLF Delta 172, Anthony Wayne 173 Jay Vann was the match medalist for the Panthers with a round of 38.  But the big news of this match was the hole-in-one by Delta’s Chase Sandusky. Fayette 176, Hilltop 182 Hilltop Jay Garrett was the match medalist with a round of 41, but it was the Eagles who won this BBC battle. Fayette got a pair of 43s from Noah Brinegar and Travis Wagner to lead the way. They were followed by twin 45s from Tharyn Colegrove and Brett Merillat. Skyler Butterfield carded a 45 for Hilltop while Jestin Maddox…

By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER A local effort to recognize and remember the POWs and MIAs held a ceremony Sunday afternoon in Montpelier. The event drew about 50 people, mostly veterans, came out to the Veterans Memorial Building at the Williams County Fairgrounds. This is the third year for the event, organized by AMVETS of Bryan. The event is celebrated on the Sunday following the third Friday of the month, which is POW/MIA Day. The ceremony featured an honor guard, Boy Scouts, vigils, a POW/MIA table and various speakers. Montpelier Mayor Steve Yagelski issued a proclamation making Sept. 18,…

The official ribbon cutting to open Linfoot Street in Wauseon occurred in the early morning hours of September 15. The picture includes: From left, Bill Drummer, Chamber executive director; Rick Frey and Jeff Stiriz, City Council; Marc Nagel, Vernon Nagel Inc.; Jim Bauman, Fulton Industries; Wauseon Mayor Kathy Huner; Janice May, Fulton County Expositor general manager; Rick Shatzer, Fulton County ODOT administrator; Gloria Kuntz, Passion4Fashion; and Wauseon Police Officer Will Rogers.

Garrey L. Siler, 83, of Montpelier passed away Thursday morning at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier. He was born on October 9, 1931 in Lansing, Michigan to Marcel Margaret Siler. On August 30, 1962 he married Dorothy Jane Ott in Montpelier and she preceded him in death on March 15, 2002. Garrey proudly served his country in the United States Army. Garrey was a member of the Madison Church of God in Montpelier and the VFW in Bryan. He worked at Bard Manufacturing, ARO Corp in Bryan, and was a special Deputy Sheriff. He was preceded in death by…

By: Chelsie Firestone The Village Reporter The Hilltop Cadets Homecoming will be held on Friday, September 23 on Daft Field with the Cadets hosting the Edon Bombers beginning at 7:00 PM. The Homecoming Parade will start at 5:30 PM from uptown and go out to the football field. The Homecoming will then be recognized. The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, September 24 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Representing the Cadets as Queen will be Sydni Jane Rivera. Sydni is the daughter of Lennie and Janie Rivera and the sister of Mackenzi Rivera, Jordan Rivera, and Dani Pacey.…

The Pettisville Board of Education convened on September 12 at 7:00 PM. In the absence of President John King, the meeting was chaired by Vice President Rick Graber. The minutes of the prior meeting as well as the financial reports were approved by the board following roll call. Also approved were supplemental contracts for Gabe Jaramillo (Special Assistant and Junior High Cross Country Coach), Marla Miller (1/2 High School Stem Club), Donna Meller (1/2 High School Stem Club), Michael Short (play director), and Duane Beck (assistant play director). A partial supplemental contract was also approved for seventh grade girls basketball…

James E. Connolly, 83 years, of West Unity, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers, Bryan.  Jim was born October 4, 1932 in Columbia City, Indiana, the son of the late Harry and Virginia (Carriger) Connolly.  He was a 1950 graduate of Kunkle High School and continued his education at Northwest State Community College where he obtained a Mechanical Engineering degree in 1979.  He married Joan C. Sharp on August 4, 1968 in Hudson Michigan and she survives. Jim was an Army veteran, serving in Okinawa during the Korean Conflict.  He worked at Trim Trends…

By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER Williams County’s Emergency Management Agency will develop protocols for when an Emergency Operations Center can be set up. Bryan City Fire Chief Bruce Siders and Dawn Baldwin, 911 and EMA, appeared before the Board of County Commissioners Sept. 12 to discuss the matter. The pair was looking for direction from the commissioners, but the three-member panel deferred to the experts. As a result Baldwin and Siders will come up with the rules and policies dictating under what conditions the EOC may be opened and who will be in charge. They will return later with…

Help is needed to stuff the bus! Bulldog bags in in need of nonperishable food and monetary donations. On October 8th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM by the water tower in Edgerton, donations will be accepted. The PTO will also have a spirit ware sale during that time. INFORMATION PROVIDED

Seeking to recapture the feeling of driving around in his youth a Pioneer man has been collecting vintage cars for the past 30 years. Bob Becker has been acquiring vintage cars since 1986, but he seldom pays top dollar for them. That frugalness has allowed him acquire nearly 20 cars with an end in sight. Becker finds his cars in publications such as Ohio Auto Trader, the Internet and through friends and classic car shows. He started with a 1953 Plymouth, similar to the ones he rode around in the 1950s and 1960s. He found the car in the Ohio…

By: Bill O’Connell THE VILLAGE REPORTER A group of approximately forty volunteers, ranging from elementary school students to retirees, assembled at the Detwiler Manor on Shoop Ave in Wauseon this past rainy Saturday morning to package 5,000 bags of apple-cinnamon oatmeal which will yield 30,000 meals for Fulton County Schools Food pantries. The volunteers donned hair nets, plastic gloves and full-body aprons and were organized into an assembly line style operation to package the food as quickly and easily as possible. “This is the first Day of Caring Food Packaging Event that we have done,” explained Gina Saaf, Executive Director…