By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER The village of Edgerton Parks Department received a Community Match Grant from the Edgerton Area Foundation for up to $5,000. The grant match is earmarked for projects at the Miller Park. The village wishes to work with the Edgerton Summer Recreation Association and use the funds to purchase a scoreboard for the Pony League field. A 50 percent community matching share may include, but is not limited to donations of cash, labor, equipment, and materials from local residents and businesses. Anyone wishing to contribute cash to this match, should send them to EAF at…
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Edon Village Council noted the following information during their recent meeting: Fall trash pick-up is Oct. 1. No major incidents at Edon Days. The village is giving the employee handbook an extensive overhaul. Officials estimate it will take 40-45 hours to complete. The council approved the second reading of Resolution 03-16 accepting the 2017 budget rates. The council approved the first reading of Ordinance 03-16 accepting the recodification of Edon Village Ordinances. The council tabled action on Ordinance 04-16 prohibiting cultivation and etc. of Medical Use Marijuana. The council received the monthly report from Village Administrator Randy Mahlman. Mahlman: -…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER The eyes of the nation will be upon the Williams County Fair this year when ABC News comes to town as part of a series it is doing on the pulse of the nation. Fair Board President Dave Page made the announcement at the Aug. 18 board meeting. The network is visiting five fairs in battleground states to get people’s comments on the presidential election. Ohio is a traditional battleground state and the network crew will be on scene the Monday of the fair. The American Red Cross will have representation at the fair…
Mayor Joey Beck presented the Good Neighbor Award to Dean, Sean, and Emma Shindledecker in order as pictured on August 20, 2016 during the Stryker Jaw Jam Event. These Shindledecker siblings provide an extremely valuable service to the Stryker community residents. Realizing that many families are struggling during these difficult economic times, Emma, Sean and Dean wanted to do something to help their classmates, friends, and neighbors by ”Paying It Forward.” So, they took the necessary steps to create a non-profit organization called Panther Packs, Inc. Panther Packs is a program designed to supply school-aged children and their family members…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER The Stryker Village Council is selling some land to a consulting firm in hopes it could bring in a new business. The council met in special session Aug. 17 to discuss the lone sealed bid for a 1.7-acre parcel across from the school track. The council discussed the proposal for 32 minutes before deciding to accept the bid. The purchaser is GBT Consulting, Inc. Their offer was for $20,000. The firm works with several businesses including Family Dollar, Fiscal Officer Beth Rediger The parcel is part of 36 acres the village leases out for…
The 1950 and 1951 graduating classes of Edon High School celebrated a joint reunion at Roger’s Harvest House in Hamilton, IN on Saturday evening, August 13th. Pictured are: Front: Joseph Mohre (51), Dollene (Borton) Rohrs (50), Helen (Livensparger) VanZile (50), Barbara (Knapp) Howland (50), Roger Thomas (50), Phyllis (Allomong) Headley (51). Back: Lyle Brigle (51), Ruth Ann (Siebenaler) Nofziger (51), Herbert Estrich (51), Joe Kiess (50), Robert Wortkoetter (50), Jeanette (Stackhouse) Champion (51), Paul Goshorn (51), Robert Gearhart (51), Frank Juhasz (51), Carl Fry (51).
You are invited to the 7th MHS Alumni Reunion on Thursday, September 15th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Montpelier School on Brown Road in Montpelier. Entrance to the event will be through the rear parking lot door to the auditeria. The doorway will be marked. A concession stand will be available for food and drink. Hot chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, macaroni salad, pie from Sauder’s, donuts from Athena, chips, and more will be available. Pictured are Dale Walker and Jerry McDonald, Montpelier Class of 1952. They hope to see you in September!
Highlights of the Pike-Delta-York Local School District school board meeting include: The board approved the following recommendations from the superintendent: •Resignation: Bronson Ebaugh Spanish teacher/technology effective Aug. 17. Volunteers Jerry Smith, Elementary Running Club Sue Smith, Elementary Running Club Certified Staff/Contract Offers Jolene Kopena, Sub Teacher Substitute Classified Staff Jaimie Ruika, Substitute Bus Driver Amanda Strayer, Substitute Bus Driver •Approved the LPDC Handbook. The board approved a request to allow the sixth-grade class to attend outdoor education camp at Camp Storer in Jackson, Mich. Students will leave Delta Middle School on district buses at approximately 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19,…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER The Hilltop School Board voted to approve an agreement for a school resource officer from the West Unity Police Department. The cost will range from $33,143.33 to a maximum of $42,000. The board: Approved the reduced lunch prices for the school year. Lunch is 40 cents and breakfast is 30 cents. The prices are set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the state. Approved agreements with parent driving their kids back and forth to school for $10 a day; IRS mileage rate per mile. Approved employment of Nancy Myers (eight years’ experience) at…
John Edwin “Jack” Shaffer, age 89, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 12:47 P.M. on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Shaffer was a lifelong resident of the Bryan and served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was employed by the 50 and 50+5 Corporation as a foreman until retirement and then for MetalForge in Stryker where he was also a foreman until retiring again. Jack was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and was a Life member of Bryan VFW Post #2489 where he served as Post Commander from…
Wayne L. Willeman, age 84, of Wauseon, passed away on Thursday morning, August 18, 2016 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Prior to his retirement he had been a truck driver. Wayne was born in Napoleon, Ohio on September 5, 1931, the son of Cleo Lin and Delia (Bates) Willeman. On June 17, 1950 he married Irene Colon, and she survives. Wayne was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and a lifetime member of the Wauseon American Legion Post. He enjoyed trap shooting, fishing and trapping. Surviving besides his wife, Irene, is son, Craig (Helen) Willeman; daughter, Vickie (Kevin)…
Pauline M. Clark, 86, of rural Montpelier passed away Tuesday Morning at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan shortly after admittance. Pauline was born on August 9, 1930 in Edon, Ohio to Clarence and Bernetta (Schlachter) Herman. She married John Clark on May 18, 1950 in Angola, Indiana and he preceded her in death on May 28, 2001. A 1948 graduate of Montpelier High School she resided in rural Montpelier for most of her life. Pauline had been employed at Spangler Candy Company, and Allied Moulded before retiring from the Ohio Turnpike in 1995. She was also a hand…
Connie D. Grant, 79, of Montpelier passed away Sunday afternoon at Genesis Healthcare in Bryan. She was born on August 10, 1937 in Montpelier. Her parents were Les and Leone B. (Stoy) Gamber. Connie graduated from Montpelier High School in 1955. On August 13, 1955 she married Max D. Grant and he survives. Connie was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Montpelier, where she was a very active member. She retired from the Isaac Corporation in 2001, but continued to work part time for George until her health prevented her from working. Prior to that she worked…
Once again junior beef, sheep, and swine exhibitors will have a chance to compete in the youth skillathons that contribute to the Overall Market Exhibitor (OME) Award. This year’s skillathons will be held on Wednesday, August 31st, from 4:00-8:00 pm in Spangler Arena on the Fulton County fairgrounds. Youth wishing to be eligible for the OME Award in their species, must compete in the skillathon. Registration is on-site and first come, first serve. There is no cost to participate and all youth, clubs, and chapters are encouraged to participate and demonstrate their knowledge of the livestock industry. Youth need to…
VARSITY VOLLEYBALL August 20th, 2016 The Stryker Panthers were winners in five games over Liberty Center. The resulting scores were 22-25, 25-22, 25-19, 21-25, 15-13. Leading the Panthers were Brooklyn Whitlock 18/18 serving with two aces and 14 digs; Kira Pettit 23.25 serving with one ace; Haley Doehrmann 22/27 hitting with 13 kills and 14 digs; Kaitlyn Wonders: 24/27 hitting with nine kills and Emma Grime 90/95 setting with 35 assists and 23 digs.
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER August 20th, 2016 Rossford 4, Wauseon 2 The Indians fell in their inaugural match of the season to the Bulldogs. Wauseon’s two goals were scored by Aaron Spieles and Brandon Martinez. Bryan 4, Paulding 1 The Golden Bears opened their regular season at home against Paulding. Goals for the Golden Bears were scored by Logan Deel (2) and Daniel Borland (2). Recording assists for Bryan were Isaac Bowers, Atland Sayarath, and Bleus Creek (2). Archbold 7, Fort Jennings 0 The Blue Streaks began their 2016 campaign off after advancing all the way to the regional finals in…
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER August 19th, 2016 Wauseon 5, Rossford 3 The Indians opened their season in grand fashion with the two goal advantage over the Bulldogs. Wauseon scored three times in the first period. The first was at the 39:18 when Amanda Hammontree found the net from the left corner. Jadelin Vasvery fouled suite in at the 14:49 with a goal from the right corner to build the lead to 2-0. With five minutes remaining in the period Torri Bost used that same corner to notch her first goal of the season as the Indians led 3-0 at the break.…
Varsity Golf August 15th, 2016 Fairview defeated North Central and Montpelier in a tri-match. The Apaches total score of 187 was five shots better than the Eagles’ 192 strokes. The Locomotives compiled a total score of 217. Individual for North Central, David Pinc shot a nine-hole score of 40. Chace Boothman was one shot behind with a 41. Allyson Huthison was in third position for the Eagles with a 53. Brock Zuver turned in a round of 58 while Landon Patten (60) and Evan Livengood (65) rounded out the Eagle scores. Montpelier was led through the nine holes by both…
Girls Varsity Tennis August 15th, 2016 Bowling Green 4, Archbold 1 The Blue Streaks started their season with a loss to the Bobcats. The lone win for Archbold was in where Caroline Kinsman defeated Petras of BG with scores of 6-4, 6-4. In first singles Darby Stevens was defeated 2-6, 2-6. Isabel Krieger dropped her third singles match 4-6, 4-6. In double action, Morgan Perry and Amanda Payne were defeated 0-6, 2-6 while the second doubles team of Belle Clark and Leah Miller fell 2-6, 3-6. Bryan 5, Wauseon 0 The Golden Bears got off to a fast start against…
On 8/18/16, Jon Ely presented our department with a token of his appreciation for law enforcement. Jon, who uses his time in retirement from the Navy and JPO, to re-purpose things (see Jon’s Re-purposed Life on Facebook). The Thin Blue Line Bat Flag was a special gift that has humbled our officers. Thank you Jon!
A total of 9 individuals were indicted by a Williams Grand Jury on August 16. Included amongst them were: Ankeny, Jessica L. (Bryan, Ohio). Indicted for domestic violence (F3). Armstrong, Autumn N. (Edon, Ohio). Indicted for grand theft (F4). Brown, Janathen A. (Montpelier, Ohio). Indicted for failure to appear (F4). Day, Waco D. II (Bryan, Ohio). Indicted for failure to notify change of address (F3). Fuentes, Juan J. (Toledo, Ohio). Indicted on two counts of vandalism (F5). Johnson, Aurora J. (Toledo, Ohio). Indicted for non-support of dependents (F5). Kruger, Michael D. (Angola, Indiana). Indicted for operating a vehicle under the…
On August 15, 2016, the Fulton County Grand Jury considered indictments charging individuals with Fulton County crimes, according to Fulton County Prosecuting Attorney Scott A. Haselman. Phillip George, age 48, of Maumee, OH, was indicted on four counts of Nonsupport of Dependents. On or about April 1, 2014, to March 31, 2016, he allegedly failed to pay child support totaling $5,590.00. Tara K. Zuber, age 26, of Sylvania, OH, was indicted on one count of Improperly Handling Firearms in a Motor Vehicle and one count of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated. On or about July 2, 2016, she allegedly…
The Wauseon First Church of God held a community Back to School event on Saturday, August 13th from 10-1pm. The event included activities for children of all ages including inflatables, a dunk tank, crafts, basketball, and Gator rides. Each child who attended received a free backpack filled with school supplies for the upcoming school year. Refreshments including grilled hotdogs were served. Approximately 250 people attended the event as well as 35 volunteers from the church. Everyone agreed based on the smiles and laughter of the children that the event was a huge success.
By: Timothy Kays THE VILLAGE REPORTER The flooding of Louisiana has been epic, not just in the scope of rainfall, but in the financial and human costs. Adding insult to injury, the media, rather than underscore the tragedy and the needs it has created, has instead opted to use it to score political points. There are those however, who refuse to be distracted by the media circus, remaining focused upon those who are suffering, and wanting to reach out. Ellen Gearhart and the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Montpelier are in that group, and a relief effort is currently underway.…
By: Kent Hutchison THE VILLAGE REPORTER For the third consecutive year, Walgreen’s along with the Williams County Safe Communities Coalition, hosted the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Kickoff on Saturday, August 20. The event included speakers from the Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Williams County Sherriff’s Department. Other organizations participating in the event included the Bryan Police Department, Bryan Fire Department, and Williams County Health Department. The gathering included interactive booths for participants. Williams County DARE Officer, Paul McCord, provided a child tracking and identification kit that included fingerprinting and other pertinent information to use…
For half a century the Dum Dum’s Drum Man has acted as the official mascot of the Spangler Candy Company. On Saturday, August 20, Spangler’s, along with several hundred community members, gathered to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Drum Man. The event, which also marked the 110th Anniversary of Spangler’s, included a wide variety of events that all ages participated in. The day began with photo opportunities with the “Birthday Boy”, as well as mingling and pictures with over 30 other mascots that came out to the celebration. Some of the mascots present included local school mascots from Bryan,…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER The Williams County Fair Board severed its ties to the Fair Foundation in a series of swift actions Aug. 18. The move brings to a close a tumultuous year in which relationships had become strained at best. Next steps could include legal action on the part of the Foundation to recover equipment it says it owns. The board rejected the Foundation’s request to retake control of the kitchen at the Thaman Building, since it was “making too much money now.” Foundation President John McDonald asked for a clarification on the motion, since his group…
MONTPELIER, Ohio, August 17, 2016 – CK Technologies (CKT), a leading supplier to the commercial truck and bus industry, and a business unit of Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Cascade Engineering, today announced the promotion of Tony Kramer to president of CKT. In his new position, Kramer will be responsible for leading the manufacturing, engineering, sales, marketing, human resources and finance teams at CKT. He replaces Christina Keller who will be relocating to Grand Rapids as president of the Cascade Business team. Kramer will report to Cascade Engineering Family of Companies, president and CEO, Mark Miller. Kramer joined CKT in 2007 as…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER The Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved the following resolutions Aug. 16: Contracted with Frey and Sons for the 2016 County Auction to be held Sept. 24 at the county engineer’s building. Allowed renters of county farm property to apply for federal funds to offset the cost of grassy filter strip installations. At the Aug. 18 meeting commissioners: Discussed receiving notice from ODOT that the agency will fund 95 percent of the county’s project to replace turf runway markers. The county must put out the project for bid and select a contractor by May…
By: James Pruitt THE VILLAGE REPORTER Williams County residents won’t be paying a higher fee for new dog tags after the county board tabled the matter. The commissioners will revisit the matter in a year. As it stands now the current fees are meeting expenses, Commissioner Lewis Hilkert said. Board President Brian Davis said he was not favor of raising rates and said the board will revisit the issue next August. In other actions, the board: Named the following people to the county’s first Dangerous Wild Animal Team: Steve Towns, Williams County Sheriff Bruce Siders, Bryan Fire Chief James Hicks,…