Author: Newspaper Staff

Mary Beth (McGowan) Doriot, age 60, of Stryker, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, in care of hospice and nursing staff at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier, surrounded by her family. Prior to her retirement, Mary had worked as a medical secretary for Community Hospitals and Wellness Center – Bryan and also the Defiance Regional Hospital. Mary was born in Wauseon, on January 23, 1954, the daughter of Lowell McGowan and the late Anna (Clark) McGowan. Mary attended Stryker Methodist Church. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed making crochet, knit and sewing crafts. Surviving are…

Minnie C. Sprouse, age 91, of Wauseon and formerly of Napoleon, peacefully passed away February 21, 2015 at Heartland of Wauseon. She was born in Ridgeville, OH on April 27, 1923 to the late Henry Meyers and Caroline (Frysinger) Meyers. Minnie graduated from Ridgeville High School in 1941. She was united in marriage to Robert Sprouse who preceded her in death in 1967. Minnie worked production for many years with Campbell Soup Co. in Napoleon. Minnie is survived by her sons, Richard Sprouse of Toledo and Ronald (Sue) Sprouse of Wauseon; grandchildren, Sandi Zuchowski, Shannon Swartz and Sara Sprouse; great…

NEW ARRIVALS … Members of the Edon High School Cinderella Project Committee are busy finalizing details and organizing prom dresses, shoes and accessories for the eleventh annual event slated for Saturday, March 14 in the school’s band room.  Shopping at the 2015 Cinderella Boutique gets underway at 10:00 a.m. and will conclude at 2:00 p.m.  (Note:  Boutique doors will remain locked until the scheduled opening time.)  Alexis Mitchell and Nicole Newell, from left, join advisors Pam Rupp and Annette Peckham in reminding everyone donations of gently used prom dresses and formal gowns are accepted throughout the year and will be…

(February 21, 2015) – WAUSEON: With Buckeye Border Conference opponent Pettisville arriving in town, the junior varsity boys of Wauseon were on top of their game as they represented the North Western Ohio Athletic League on Saturday, February 21. From start to finish, the Indians held control of the contest, never allowing Pettisville to make a serious run at the lead. Wauseon took down the Blackbirds 47-16. Early in the game, the boys of Wauseon established a wide degree of separation between themselves and their guests from Pettisville. By the conclusion of the first quarter, the Indians enjoyed a 15-5…

(February 19th, 2015): EDON – Both the Bombers of Edon and the visiting Cadets from Hilltop were determined to end their four-game losing streaks on Thursday night. The Bombers displayed consistency at the free-throw line, ultimately paving the way to victory for the evening. The lady Bombers got the ball rolling in the first half; Sophomore Kaitlyn Sonneberger put up 7 points, shooting well from the inside. Alex Kiess also racked up 7 points, making five out of six free-throws and one from inside the three-point line. Hilltop’s Ariana Brown had a prolific first half, totaling 8 points, 6 of…

(February 19th, 2015): NORTH CENTRAL – Two BBC teams were on the hunt for a win to conclude the regular season on Friday night; the Eagles of North Central were pitted against a forceful offense of the visiting Stryker Panthers. While a close-scoring first half would instill hope for the Eagles, a stunning second half by the Panthers would secure the victory. The first quarter was all about the underclassmen; North Central’s Alysaa Swank and Makayla Hayes drained two three-pointers, with teammate Rachel Oxender also adding two points. Stryker’s Taylor Haines and Haley Doehrmann totalled 11 points between the two…

ARCHBOLD, OHIO –Students put into action what they learn in the classroom as they participate in the EVMotorsports Club at Northwest State Community College. Over 20 students work together each year designing and building a race car, fundraising and marketing, and ultimately racing at Indianapolis Speedway. The competition features colleges and universities from across the country, however, the race is just one small piece of the NSCC EVMotorsports experience. Students prepare all year for the competition. Members of the EVMotorsports club and their advisors recently met with Doug Link, chief operating officer for Powers and Sons of Montpelier, Ohio. The…

By: Shar Dimick THE VILLAGE REPORTER Councilor Martin Estrada was registered to vote in Wood County, but not Fulton County when he was sworn into office on September 2, 2014. At February 16 council meeting, Councilor Jeff Stirz pointed out that Estrada was in violation of the city charter, which states that a council member must be an electorate of the municipality when elected and while in office. Estrada was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late Don Matthews to December 31, 2015. He has lived in Wauseon since 2013. Estrada said that on September 11 he became…

By: Shar Dimick THE VILLAGE REPORTER Wauseon Safety and Code Committee voted unanimously to recommend to City Council Police Chief Keith Torbet’s proposed changes to the dangerous/vicious dog ordinance. The proposed new ordinance eliminates the breed-specific language from the law that Tasha Grieser, Certified Dog Trainer, ABCDT, April Petz, Wauseon pit bull owner, along with other concerned citizens have rallied to have removed over the past few months. In addition, Torbet said “it adds the word ‘annoyance’ ¬¬dog and also adds the menacing area into the dangerous ordinance, which was not in there previously.” He explained that he received numerous…

By: T.J. Hug The Village Reporter The young children of the Wauseon Head Start program were surprised by a visit from their town’s Mayor on February 19. Mayor Kathy Huner stopped in on two separate classes to chat with the citizens of tomorrow, explaining how the town operates to the preschool students. First, Huner described the role of the Village Council. Then she moved into more familiar territory for the children, the police and firefighters. Lastly, she told them how it is the mayor’s job to ensure that everyone else is able to do their work to the best of…

Midge Dilts, Margaret Boynton, Majorie Brown, and Helen Bell all recently spent some time at the Stryker Senior Center preparing prizes for the Evening Meal. The meal, sponsored by the Stryker Senior Center, will be held at the Montpelier Senior Center on March 19. Serving will take place between 4:30 and 5:30 PM with Bingo directly following.

By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber THE VILLAGE REPORTER Edon Village Council suspended the three-reading rule to approve Ordinance 01-15 Permanent Appropriations during its monthly session held Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in Council Chambers. Mayor Darlene Burkhardt called the meeting to order with Councilors Roxana Nester, Lee Lawrence, Duane Thiel, Richard Chapin, Chuck Bidwell, Gale Horn, Village Administrator Randy Mahlman, Fiscal Officer Heidi Bidwell, Solicitor Tom Thompson, Police Chief Tom Szymczak and one guest in attendance. Ordinance 01-15 appropriates just over $1.224 million (up from $1.123 appropriated in 2014) in funding to Village Departments for the current fiscal year as follows: VILLAGE OF…

Better late than never, Chief Livengood received a special Christmas gift from his officers. To honor the Chief on his 15 years of Honorable Military Service in the US Army, Chief Livengood was given a Medal Box displaying the many ribbons and awards he received during his service including, but not limited to: Military Police (crisscrossed pistols), Army Commendation medal with second award attachment, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct medal with second award attachment, National Defense medal, Army Service ribbon, Army Overseas Service ribbon, and Army Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development ribbon. It is with great pride and true appreciation…

Shouts of approval and roaring applause flooded the room as senior Heath Brown and junior Kaitlyn Sonneberger were crowned Sweetheart King and Queen during the annual Edon High School Sweetheart Dance held Friday, February 13, 2015 in the Edon Schools Auditeria. Making the announcement was Mistress of Ceremonies Kaela Gearhart, Student Council Secretary and Advisor Amanda Reiter. Hosted by Student Council, Heath and Kaitlyn were selected by the student body from a slate of candidates nominated by Edon High School clubs and organizations. This year’s candidates included: 2015 Edon High School Sweetheart King and Queen Candidates Band Karli Munger Heath…

Thelma “Jeanie” Kelley, age 80, of Liberty Center, passed unexpectedly at St. Luke’s Hospital Thursday morning, February 19, 2015. She was born at home in Providence Twp. of Lucas County on January 14, 1935 to the late Harry Vollmar and Olus (Wittes) Vollmar. Jeanie graduated from Anthony Wayne High School in 1953. On August 26, 1961 she was united in marriage to Loyd Kelley and together shared 53 years together. Thelma enjoyed gardening, growing orchids, and baking; especially sour dough bread and noodles. Most of all she loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren and having family gatherings. Thelma served many years…

Lila Ilene (Ames) Shoup, 82, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, quietly passed away at 8:30am Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at The Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. She was born on the family farm in Bryan, Ohio on July 30, 1932 to John Harold and Mildred (Shaull) Ames. She graduated as the valedictorian of Bryan High School in 1950. She was active in basketball, band and was the class president. After graduation she was employed by Edward Flinn Accounting in Bryan until 1959. She then operated Lila I. Shoup, Bookkeeping and Tax service from 1959-1999. Lila attended First Church of Christ in…

Maurice D. Boetz, age 87, of Stryker, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center – Bryan. Prior to his retirement in 1985 he had worked in construction for Baker and Schindler for 30 years. After retirement he worked for Planson’s Farms in Stryker and also as a security guard for Sauder’s in Archbold. Maurice was born in Evansport, on June 18, 1927, the son of Augusta and Germaine Boetz. On August 28, 1971 he married Doris Wilcox, and she survives. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, having served in the Panama…

By: T.J. Hug The Village Reporter For the next month, students in the North Central Local School District will spend an extra half hour attending classes. During their February regular meeting, the North Central Board of Education elected to extend their school day by an additional thirty minutes. This change will take effect on Monday, February 23, and will cease on Friday, March 27. Thus far in the academic year, the district has canceled classes eight times, while delaying them by two hours on six separate occasions. Overall, North Central has lost eighty-one hours of school, which is how the state…

Join Tami Manly at the Montpelier Public Library for her first painting class on 2015. You can paint “Cardinal in the Pine” or be adventuresome and paint the cardinal on a fence post. There will be two classes one at 3:30 and another at 6:00 on March 5th. The $35 fee covers all the materials. To sign up or for more information call the Library at 419-485-3287.

Lavern C. Grime, age 90, of Delta, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at Heartland of Wauseon, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 17, 1924 in Archbold, to the late Cyril and Viola (Dominic) Grime. On September 9, 1946, he was united in marriage to Jeanette L. (Falor) Grime, who survives. Lavern worked in construction as a plasterer, drywall finisher for most of his career and owned his own plastering and drywalling business. He served in the Unites States Air Force during World War II from 1943-1945; where he was a turret gunner on a B-29, serving…

Robert L. Wilson, age 76, of Delta, passed away Monday morning, February 16, 2015 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. He was born in Waldron, MI on October 16, 1938 to the late E.J. Wilson and Ruth (Tuttle) Wilson. Robert was a graduate of Lyons High School in 1957. He was an U.S. Veteran having served with the U.S Army. Robert married Sarah “Sally” Chilcote on September 9, 1961; and later preceded him in death in 2001. In 2004 Robert married Judith (Cedoz) Maddock and she survives. Robert was owner and operator of Mann’s Corners Skating Rink in Lyons…

Travis (T-Dog) John Coll, age 21, passed away peacefully after a courageously long battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is now experiencing everything he had been taught and reassured of through his faith. He is now dancing and singing with the angels before our God. Travis enjoyed traveling, playing video games, and spending time with friends and family. He loved to help others and sharing his faith. He was a member of Crossroads Evangelical Church Wauseon. He was a 2012 graduate of Wauseon High School. Travis was born May 18, 1993. Surviving are his parents Timothy and Susan Coll, brother…

(February 14th, 2015) – AYERSVILLE: Both the Wauseon Boys and Girls Swim and Dive Teams made the trip to Ayersville to take part in Sectional competition. Several members of each squad qualified for Districts, to be held in Bowling Green. For the Indian divers, Cody Fry and Tony Schweinhagen each qualified to advance, as Schweinhagen took seventh place at the meet, while Fry claimed eighth. The Lady Indians also fared well in diving action, with Patience Bachman, Jordan Sloan, Alexis Witt, and Jenna Rhodes all moving on as well, with the girls taking second, fourth, seventh, and eighth places respectively.…

(February 7th, 2015) – FAYETTE: Facing a 9-5 deficit at the half, the Bomber Seventh Grade squad knew they had to improve their play if they wanted to claim a spot in the Buckeye Border Conference Finals. Their play did improve, and they were able to pull out a 28-20 victory over a good North Central team. Limited to just 3 points in the first quarter, and 2 points in the second, Edon gave up 4 and 5 points in each of the respective periods to North Central. The Bombers came out in the third stanza, determined to catch back…

(January 31st, 2015) – FAYETTE: The Edon Seventh Grade Boys got off to a great start in the Buckeye Border Conference Tournament, defeating the Panthers of Stryker in the opening round. The Bombers took the game 40-25. In the first quarter, Edon jumped out to a sizable lead, finishing out the period with a 16-4 advantage. With a 6-4 showing in the second period, the Bomber boys were up 22-8 at the half. The third quarter saw Stryker display more fight, barely losing the stanza 9-7. They were finally able to gain a bit of ground on Edon, outscoring the…

(February 9th, 2015) – PETTISVILLE: A Buckeye Border Conference Champion has been crowned for the eighth grade girls. Pettisville overtook Stryker 45-19 in order to claim that honor. The Lady Blackbirds established themselves in the first half. They laid claim to an early lead with a 12-2 opening period. That was followed up with a 10-3 showing by Pettisville to close out the half. Going into the locker room, the hometown favorites were up 22-5. Stryker found new life in the second half. The Lady Panthers kept pace with Pettisville in the third period, falling just short of matching their…

(February 7th, 2015) – PETTISVILLE: The Lady Eagles of Fayette were unable to hold their own against Stryker in the Eighth Grade Semi-Finals of the Buckeye Border Conference’s (BBC) Girls Tournament. Stryker claimed victory, as well as a spot in the BBC Finals with a 26-16 victory over the Eagle girls. The Lady Panthers got off to a great start, taking charge with a 10-3 lead in the first period of the contest. They added to that advantage in the second quarter, outscoring Fayette 5-2, At the half, Styrker enjoyed a 15-5 cushion. The third period saw the Panthers pull…

(January 31st, 2015) – PETTISVILLE: In the first round of the Eighth Grade Girls Buckeye Border Conference Tournament, the Lady Eagles of Fayette did battle with their counterparts from North Central. Fayette was able to defeat the Williams County Eagles, winning the contest 32-20. Gaining an 8-5 lead in the first period, Fayette never relinquished control of the game. Things remained close in the second quarter, as North Central found themselves just short of tying things up. They were down 15-13 going into the locker room. The Fayette defense gave themselves some breathing room in the third quarter, however. Holding…

(February 10th, 2015) – FAYETTE: The Eagles of Fayette had their hands full in their home match-up against non-conference opponent Lenawee Christian. Still, Fayette was able to hold onto the lead throughout the contest, winning the game 49-40. In the opening quarter of the game, the Eagle boys were able to establish a 14-9 advantage. They retained most of that lead in the second quarter, taking a 24-20 cushion into the locker room. Lenawee made a push in the third period, coming with 1 point of tying the Eagles. Fayette was quick to respond, however, as they pulled away by…

(February 10th, 2015) – PIONEER: Despite Maumee Valley claiming an early lead, North Central had little trouble dispensing of the non-conference foe. The Lady Eagles emerged from the contest victorious, 50-21. It was just a bit closer than that in the first period, though. In fact, Maumee Valley finished the quarter leading 9-8. That wouldn’t last, however, as the girls of Pioneer stepped up on both ends of the court for the rest of the game. The second stanza saw North Central outscore their opponent 14-6. This put the score at 22-15, in favor of the Eagles, at the half.…