Celebrate Right to Read Week, May 02-06, at the Stryker Branch Library! Take part in exciting programs with this year’s Candyland theme “Reading is Sweet!” Area students are invited to visit the library to join in on afterschool crafts, contests, cookies, games, prizes, guessing jars, and more! Each day of Right to Read Week will hold something special. Activities start at 3:15 pm. On Monday, May 02 everyone is welcome to stop in and make a Candyland craft. This will be a “Make and Go” program. On Tuesday, May 03 take part in a scavenger hunt plus decorate a cookie.…
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Boy Scout Troop 8 completed an overnight adventure on Saturday, April 9th at Bluespring Caverns Park in Southern Indiana. Participants enjoyed a boat tour through several miles of America’s longest underground river: The Myst’ry River. They also were able to do the “Wild Cave Tour” which required walking, climbing and crawling through an undeveloped part of the cavern not seen on regular tours. This resulted in EVERY participant getting a bit wet and muddy. They were also given a very informative presentation about cave exploration that included information about proper equipment, ropes and knots used for caving. And they were…
Joe Beck, Mayor of Stryker, addressed the Stryker Rotary Club at their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 12th. Joe thanked the club for all they have done over the years for the citizens of Stryker. He also said he was happy to see that the club was hosting a fund raising dinner on Mother’s Day to support the Summer Rec Program and the new Canine Unit for the Stryker Police Department. He encouraged the members to visit a council meeting. He said he felt the Stryker Rotary had helped to get the word out on the November vote for reallocation…
All the hard work and dedication has paid off for Edon High School band students. A Superior (I) Rating at last month’s OMEA District 1 Contest in Bowling Green qualified the Concert Band for State Contest ~ the first time in thirteen years! Musicians will perform for their OMEA Northwest Region State Rating at Findlay High School on Saturday, April 30, 2016 beginning at 9:15 a.m. The grades 8-12, twenty-nine member band is under the leadership of Christa Perry, Director of Bands at Edon Northwest Locals Schools.
All About Health owner Caroline Richer, with husband Jerry on her right and daughter Carrie on her left is about to cut the ribbon held by building owner Eric Bueter (far left) and Wauseon Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bill Drummer (far right). The Richers began the business in their home nine years ago and moved into their current location at 1244 N. Shoop Ave in February. They have recently expanded their line of products and services and added a tanning booth operation as well.
Doris Edna Baldwin, age 95, of Wauseon, passed away Tuesday morning, April 26, 2016 at Heartland of Wauseon. Prior to her retirement in 1992, she had worked as a bookkeeper for Kolb Feed Mill in Wauseon for many years. Doris was born in Wauseon on March 6, 1921, the daughter of John “Jack” H. and Ruby L. (Guilford) Neuenschwander. On August 9, 1941 she married Earl C. Baldwin, and he preceded her in death in 1993. She was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church, near Wauseon. Surviving are two sons, Gerry Baldwin of Wauseon and Scott (Liana) Baldwin…
The Pioneer Branch Library will be holding a Watercolor Painting Class, instructed by Sandra Lashaway, on Tuesday, May 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Create a beautiful floral painting while being instructed in skills and techniques you can not only to use in this class, but also in future paintings you may wish to create on your own. This class is designed for anyone who would like to learn or build on their current abilities to watercolor paint.. Any level of experience is welcome as both group and individualized instruction will be given. The cost to take the class is…
Fifteen Four County Career Center Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter members recently have qualified for state FCCLA skill competition in Columbus. Contest winners from Fulton county are (LEFT TO RIGHT) Alexis Karl (Evergreen) competing in Hotel Linen Operations; Brynne Riegsecker (Fayette) competing in Chapter Service Project Display; Danielle Whitmire (Delta) competing in Chapter Service Project Display; Mandie Atwater (Evergreen) competing in the Early Childhood Education Team Event; Elaine Snyder (Wauseon) competing in Fashion Design; and Tori Manz (Archbold) competing in Interpersonal Communications. FCCLA members from all parts of Ohio will be in Columbus April 27-29 to…
The Williams County Public Library in Bryan is once again inviting patrons who are interested to adopt a flower pot and plant it with their favorite flowers as part of the “Brighten with Blooms” effort at the library. If they prefer, patrons can donate $20, and the library will buy and plant the flowers for them. The library will then display the pots in the West Annex Building windows. A sign will be hung near the adopted flower pot on the window inside at the West Annex acknowledging who adopted the pot. There are nine flower pots up for adoption.…
Meet Brenda Nixon. She is an author, wife, mom, educator, and speaker who has had the unique opportunity throughout the years to get a behind-the-scenes look at real Amish life. Living in Ohio-home to the largest number of Amish districts nationwide-Brenda has opened her heart and home to many youths who’ve left the Old Order Amish and Swartzentruber order. Her intense and interesting experiences have inspired her to share her knowledge of Amish culture with others. Brenda will be visiting the Bryan Main Library on Monday, May 02 and at 3:30 pm will be holding the presentation “The Amish: Inside…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER The county is trying to resolve a running issue with a fire suppression backflow preventer at the county’s East Annex. The commissioners discussed the matter at their April 11 meeting. The county has been rebuilding the unit on an almost annual basis and now will try a brand new unit and see if that works. The main problem is the aging pipes under the building, but replacing them would be too costly. “We rebuilt it last year,” Maintenance Supervisor Josh King said. “It held until now.” A talk with the service manager of Stark’s…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER A Bryan company’s bid has won out over three competitors to perform improvements on Hogan Lane in Center Township. The Williams County Board of Commissioners unanimously selected the bid of Bryan Excavating at its meeting April 7. The winning bid came in at $187,691.50, far below the engineer’s estimate of $231,724.50 Bryan Excavating’s bid beat out the following bids: -Geddis Paving and Excavation, Toledo, $216,000 -Hohenbrink Excavation, Findlay, $194,217 -Gerken Paving, Napoleon, $196,811 The project will require prevailing wages be paid. In other news: Commissioners approved a subordination of mortgage request from the owners…
Hilltop students in grades 7-12 which were chosen by their teachers for March Students of the Month. Front Row Left to Right: Josiah Law, Danny Ackley, Shanti Wyse, Kasin Deck, Teryn Ganster, Colleen Bell, Mackenzi Rivera, Connor Schlosser, Ashton Repp, Jazmon Kessinger, Hunter Franklin. Second Row Left to Right: Alex Lopez, Shelby Kuney, Caleb Stiltner, Ben Routhier, Cade Keefer, Jacob Champion, Johnnie Roth, Emmi Ryan, George Kunkle, Michael Garcia, Jaden Fuller.
The Jobs and Family Services Building could see its entrances change if a request from a safety committee is granted. The Fulton County Commissioners discussed the matter at its April 12 meeting. The safety committee asked that the east door of the Detwiler Building at 604 S. Shoop Ave., be turned into an exit-only door. T he committee made the request after an active shooter drill at the building. Having one door for the staff, clients and public to use was deemed better to monitor possible threats to the facility. The north doors are at ground level and would allow…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER The Montpelier Park Board had a full agenda at its meeting April 6 as preparations are gearing up for the spring and summer schedule. Highlights include: •Girls Softball Commissioner Nikki Uribes told the board she had emailed softball schedules to Recreation Director Sandy Gordon that afternoon. Sandy Gordon will be forwarding them to the board. Uribes also noted there were a couple sponsorship changes this year. Banners are still being sold for the outfield fences as a fundraiser. She also stated the league rules were to be finalized by April 10, and she would…
Save the date for Wauseon’s Annual Chili Cook-Off coming Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM in downtown Wauseon on Fulton Street. Free events include a health screening by FCHD, Children’s Finger Painting, Fire Department Safety Program, and train ride. There will also be inflatables, face painting, a Ronald McDonald Meet & Greet, crafters, vendors, and food available. Entertainment and hourly raffles will also take place. Hope to see you there! INFORMATION PROVIDED
Four County Career Center is pleased to announce Brynne Riegsecker from Fayette High School as Student of the Month. Brynne is the daughter of Brian and Michala Riegsecker and is a senior in the Early Childhood Education program at the Career Center. Brynne was nominated by her instructor, Susan Myers. She is a member of Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) where she competed at Regional Skills Competition and will be competing at State Skills Competition, an FCCLA Officer, and is on the Four County Honor Roll. Following graduation, Brynne plans to attend Northwest State Community College and…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER Should the village of Pioneer accept an offer by North Central Schools to share a room for council and school board chambers? That’s the question the Pioneer council discussed at its April 11 meeting. The offer could provide both entities with a chance to have a meeting room to call their own with several amenities. “That all has to be done with local money,” Kidston said. Mayor Ed Kidston said he talked with North Central Local Schools Superintendent Ken Boyer about joining forces to turn an empty room at the new high school into…
The public is invited to join us for the 3rd Annual “Project Runway” which will be held May 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Four County Career Center. The evening will feature unique hair designs and makeup artistry with matching outfits, all created by senior Cosmetology students and modeled by junior Cosmetology students. Over 30 designs will be displayed throughout the show. A magical runway for the models will be designed by the Floral Design and Interior Design students. The Visual Art & Design students will be taking professional photos of the models as part of the…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER Pioneer residents can show their support for veterans by displaying a green light on their homes every Friday night. The Village Council agreed to purchase 50 light bulbs and hand them out to anyone who wants one to support the initiative. Mayor Ed Kidston brought the idea to the council after hearing about it through the Pioneer Chamber of Commerce. According to the website, greenlightavet.com, the goal is to have Americans change one light on their porch, in their home or at their office and keep it “glowing every days as a symbol of…
Wauseon, OH – If you’re guilty of hording that old medicine, thinking you may need it for some other ailment later on, think again. Medications do expire, and they are prescribed for specific problems, not as general drugs to cure whatever ails you. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30 is an opportunity to get rid of unused or expired prescription medications. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. For the safety of our Fulton County youth and families, the Archbold, Delta, Swanton…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER The ever rising costs of audits by the state on village finances will require tapping into enterprise funds to pay for it. Fiscal Officer April McMillen told the council the cost has risen to $18,245, an increase of $2,500 from last year. Changes in the way the state requires the audit to be completed are behind the higher cost, she said. The village has been able to pay for the audit out of the general fund, but now it will have to tap into the enterprise funds, McMillen said. This has been allowed under…
The Four County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services approved service contracts for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2016 totaling $4,266,500 at Thursday’s meeting (April 14). The contracts with 11 of the board’s largest service providers cover a variety of mental health, addiction and family violence services as well as job training and housing services for qualifying individuals served by the ADAMhs Board system. Specific agencies and contract amounts approved Thursday include Maumee Valley Guidance Center, $1.1 million; Family Services of Northwest Ohio (dba Four County Family Center and Comprehensive Crisis Care), $1 million; Recovery Services…
The Swanton Area Chamber of Commerce recently was awarded a Fund Every County grant from the Ohio Arts Council. In continuing our effort to bring awareness to the arts in Swanton, we will be offering FREE art classes for the young and young at heart. The Chamber will provide all materials at NO COST to the participants. All that will be necessary is an interest in exploring acrylic painting for adults and drawing for the youth. These classes will be led by award winning artist Nora Sallows. Seating is limited to the first 20 adults and youth in each class…
The Williams County Historical Society will be opening for the season with a tea on Sunday, May 1st at the museum 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. We are celebrating our 60th anniversary this year. Tickets for the event are $7.00 and can be purchased at the door. The menu will be assorted teas, buttermilk scones, raspberry jam, lemon curd, and clotted cream. The savories will be pea salad in phyllo cups, three cheese, bacon and spinach quiches, and cucumber sandwiches with mango chutney. The sweets are fresh fruit cups, mini cheesecakes and chocolate truffles. INFORMATION PROVIDED
Two new members of the Academy of Friendship Degree were honored at a special meeting Thursday, April 7th for Montpelier Chapter No. 270, Women of the Moose. Shown from left to right are Gloria Poorman, aide; Chris Potts, new Friendship Degree recipient; Joyce Schelling, Higher Degree Committee chairman; Terri Groll, new Friendship Degree recipient; Pat Fitzcharles, aide; and Lee Hart, pro-tem Jr. Graduate Regent and presentation officer. Both Chris and Terri received their degrees at Mid-Year Conference in February and were honored by the chapter with their special Academy of Friendship gold rings, symbol of the degree. Joyce conducted the…
Scoring Summary Saturday, April 23, 2016 BOYS VARSITY TRACK and FIELD Wauseon finished second with 104 points at Artie Miller Memorial Invitational in Huron 4×800 relay: 2nd ( Tyler Wilson, Christian Saurez, Aaron Beck, Caleb Blanchong) 8:34.86; 110 meter hurdles: 5th Seth Hutchison 16.52; 100 meters: 8th Travis Atkins 12.34; 4×200 relay: 4th Travis Adkins, Ty Leininger, Mason Creager, Dawson Rupp 1:38.86; 1600 meters: 1st Kyle Vernot 4:37.46, 4th Caleb Blanchong 4:43.33; 4×100 relay: 6th Andres Blanco, Travis Atkins, Junior Martinez, Spencer Clausen 47.97; 400 meters: 3rd Mason Creager 53.33; 8th Chase Reynolds 54.93; 300 meter hurdles: 6th Seth Hutchison…
A total of six individuals were indicted by a Williams County Grand Jury on April 19. Andrew L. Wiler of Montpelier was indicted on a total of four counts including one count of manufacture of drugs (F2), one count of illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs (F#), one count of aggravated possession of drugs (F5), and one count of possession of heroin (F5). Brent R. Reynolds of West Unity was indicted for unauthorized use of a vehicle (F5). Amanda L. Recollet of Bryan was indicted on one count of tampering with evidence (F4). Michael L.…
Stephen D. “Steve” Bowling, age 58, of Edon, Ohio, died at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 23, 2016, in his home, surrounded by his family. Steve was a 1975 graduate of Edon High School, attended the University of Toledo and was employed by the Williams County Engineer. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Blakeslee, Ohio, and Knights of Columbus Council #3883. He was a member of the OHSAA and had been a longtime umpire of baseball and softball and basketball referee. He was the North Central High School girls varsity basketball coach from 2009-2013. An active…
James R. Hane, 82 years, of Bryan, Ohio, and a former life-long resident of Ney, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. Jim was born June 7, 1933 in Antwerp, Ohio, the son of the late John and Foryst (Connelly) Hane. An Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, Jim married Shirley E. Ford on July 4, 1959 in Montgomery, Michigan, and she survives. Jim worked for the ARO Corp. for 40 years, retiring in 1997. He was the former owner of Hane’s Fashions in Bryan, and Hane’s Fashions and Footwear in Defiance. …