The Village of Pioneer has a great deal of which to be proud. One aspect of our community that gives us a strategic advantage, helps improve the quality of life and is beneficial to our business environment is a public power community. We own and operate a municipal electric system literally giving ‘power to the people’ in terms of one of the most important aspects of our lives – electricity to power our homes and businesses. Reliability Reliability is a critically important characteristic of an electric system. When the power is out, our lives are interrupted and commerce comes to…
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STRYKER – In a September 20th Williams County showdown, the host Stryker Panthers romped past the Montpelier Locomotives by a final total of 155-171. The Brothers Clingaman led the way for Stryker as Tanner blistered the Riverside Greens course for a 33, and Hunter a 38. Chad Ruffer and Nathan Yoder had rounds of 42, while Nick Fox and Cody Hall shot identical scores of 44. Hunter Shaull paced the Locos with a 39, with Sam Rings registering a 41. Blaine Thorp needed 44 strokes to complete the course, while Leslie Clark and Zack Murray checked in with 47’s. Clay…
WEST UNITY – The Hilltop Lady Cadets hosted the Lady Blackbirds of Pettisville on September 25. Both teams gave it their all with Hilltop coming out on top in five sets, 25-12, 21-25, 25-21, 21-25, and 16-14. Emily Hubby had a monster night, leading Hilltop with 19 assists along with 12 digs, 9 kills, 2 aces, and 1 block. Clair Fry counted 10 assists and 6 digs on the night while Ashlynn Waidelich led the team with 5 kills while also counting 8 digs, 10 kills, and 2 blocks. Carley Hoffmire added 8 digs and 2 kills of her own…
PIONEER – The North Central Lady Eagles faced off against Fayette on September 25. The two eagle teams fought hard with North Central winning in four sets, 21-25, 25-22, 25-15, and 25-17. Shaylee Oyer had a monster night for North Central, leading the team with 17 kills while also contributing 8 assists, 12 digs, and 1 block. McKayla Swank led the team with 17 assists while adding 5 digs and 1 block. Bralyn Wyrick led the team in digs with 14 while also scoring 3 aces, 7 kills, and a team high 4 blocks. Brittany Laney and Ashton Huffman contributed…
EDON – The Pettisville Lady Blackbirds faced off against the Edon Bombers on Thursday, September 20. The Blackbirds put up a good fight, but lost in straight sets, 17-25, 16-25, and 20-25. Emily Hubby and Dana Fricke of Pettisville co-led the Blackbirds with 8 kills each in the contest with Hubby also adding 8 digs, 10 assists, and 1 ace while Fricke counted 1 assist of her own along with 2 blocks. Clair Fry led the team with 13 assists, she also had 1 dig. Ashlynn Waidelich hammered 2 aces in the contest as well as 5 digs, 1 assist,…
STRYKER – The Lady Panthers were all over the Fayette Lady Eagles on September 20, defeating them in straight sets, 25-21, 25-16, and 25-19. Conner Varner led Stryker with 8 kills while also counting 6 digs. Maddie Uribes racked up 10 assists, a team high, as well as hammering in 1 ace. Christie Huston had 7 kills, 7 digs, and 5 blocks in the contest with Rae Crutchfield contributing 3 blocks of her won along with 7 kills. Connor Sullivan rounded out the night with 4 digs and 3 kills. No statistics were provided for Fayette. Information Provided
WEST UNITY – The Stryker Varsity Lady Pantehrs faced off against Hilltop on September 18, losing in straight sets, 13-25, 18-25, and 14-25. Connor Sullivan led Stryker with 5 digs while Maddie Uribes racked up 11 assists. Conner Varner led the team with 9 kills while Rae Crutchfield added 7 kills of her own as well as 3 blocks, and Christie Huston had a monster 11 blocks in the contest. No statistics were provided for Hilltop in this contest. Information Provided
PETTISVILLE – The Pettisville Blackbirds sent the Swanton Bulldogs home on the sorry end of a 2-1 decision on September 17. Finding the back of the goal for the Blackbirds was Caleb Liechty and Kurt Siegel. Information Provided
OTTAWA HILLS – The first quarter was a stalemate. The second was manageable. The third period was when the wings fell off the fuselage for the Edon Bombers, as the Ottawa Hills Green Bears completed a run of 34 unanswered points in a 34-8 thumping of the visiting Bombers on September 28. After a scoreless first period, the Bears got on the board with a 26-yard touchdown pass with 3:48 left in the half. The PAT failed, and the home team had a 6-0 lead at the half. The manageable deficit got ugly for Edon in the third period as…
ARCHBOLD – Although they controlled the battle of time of possession by a sizeable margin and collected more first downs, the Montpelier Locomotives hopes of spoiling Homecoming for the Archbold Bluestreaks was short lived. The hosts were able take advantage of big plays and capitalize on four Montpelier turnovers to down the Locos by a final of 76-13. Archbold had the ball for less than 2:30 in the first half, and only ran a total of 10 plays, yet amassed a commanding 49-7 lead at halftime. The Locos won the toss and elected to receive. After a nice return by…
Students at Edon High School are showcasing their Bomber Spirit this week as Homecoming 2012 has arrived. The exciting week-long celebration ~ filled with a variety of activities ~ culminates October 5 when the Blue Bombers take on the Hilltop Cadets in gridiron action beginning at 7:00 p.m. Friday night’s ‘Tis the Season for Bomber Victories festivities get underway with the Edon High School Marching Band, under the direction of Mrs. Stephanie Bonitz, stepping off at 6:10 p.m., leading the Homecoming Parade from Webster Street to Leanne Field where fired-up students and fans anxiously await. Upon arrival, as is tradition,…
Bethlehem Christian Union Church will host “The Songsters Quartet” in concert on Sunday, October 14th at 2:00 p.m. There will be a special guest appearance while they shared the “good news” in song. All are welcome to attend. Bethlehem Christian Union Church is a bible centered church with an evangelistic approach, and a call to a decision. Gospel music is traditional with a blend of southern gospel. Services are as follows: Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Worship Hour 10:30 a.m. and Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Nursery is provided for infants to two years old and junior church for 2-12 years…
Mayor Peg Bernath announced at the Thursday, September 27, meeting of West Unity Village Council that Daryl “Ric” Beals was being recommended as the new village administrator to replace Randy Mahlman who resigned earlier in the year. Beals’ starting date will be Monday October 8 when he will begin his 6 month probationary period with the village. Starting probationary wage will be $37,000 and he will not be eligible for paid vacation days during the probationary period. Once the probation has been completed he will have 3 weeks’ vacation available per year. In 2014 his vacation time increases to 4…
Upon the recommendation of Village Administrator Steve Blue, Mr. Matt Moats was promoted to the position of Fayette Maintenance Coordinator at the September 26 regular session meeting of the Fayette Village Council. Mr. Moats will receive a pay raise commensurate with the position, bringing him from $13.45 per hour, to $14.45 per hour. Prior to hearing the report of Mr. Blue, Council agreed to the payment of bills totaling $72,750.49, the bulk of which was a payment of approximately $49,000 to Arcadis. Mr. Blue reported that the public notice period for the environmental notices for the Long Term Control Plan…
AIRMAN GRADUATES … Air Force Airman First Class Jordan F.L. Faulhaber graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive eight-week program which included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Faulhaber is the son of Allen and Lucinda Faulhaber of Edon. He is a 2008 graduate of Edon High School.
BOMBER COURTESY CLUB … Students at Edon Northwest Local Schools honored September 28 as the first inductees into the 2012-2013 Bomber Courtesy Club included: front row, from left ~ Marley Moyer, Logan Reeb, Kyler Sapp and Tresten Burlew and back row ~ Kendol Brigle, Kerrin Towers, McKenna Hickman, Tray Howard and Jenna Dulle. Not pictured ~ Alyssa Entenman and Christian Owens. Each student received a special certificate and coupons good for a cookie and ice cream treat from the Edon Schools Cafeteria.
INAUGURAL WINNER … Edon’s FFA Chapter claimed bragging rights as winner of the 1st Annual Shopping Cart Races held during the 2012 Williams County Fair. A total of three races ~ boys, girls and coed teams ~ were run with Edon earning the overall point total for the competitions. FFA participants receiving their trophy are, from left, Kaylie Brown, Wyatt Zulch, Cassi Trausch, Connor Hug, Dakota Parrish, Charlotte Stantz (presenting the award), Taylor Schwartz, Karlee Trausch and Kenny Ordway. (Information and picture provided by Edon FFA.)
HAPPY COUPLE … Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rasor of Cairo, Ohio are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Gail Rasor to Christropher Graber, son of Gloria and the late James Graber of Stryker, Ohio. Ms. Rasor, a graduate of Davis & Elkins College, is a dispatcher at the OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Graber has attended TriState University, Northwest State Community College and the University of Northwestern Ohio and is currently a mechanic for TARTA Bus Systems in Toledo, Ohio. A December 1st wedding is planned at the Cairo United Methodist Church. INFORMATION PROVIDED
When you first meet John Vanover of Montpelier, Ohio, you are greeted with a broad smile, and are just as likely to also be on the receiving end of a hug as you are a handshake. After a few minutes of talking to him, you will also find out that he is passionate about the issues and people of this area. In his excitement to talk about the issues, he might even forget to tell you that he is running for a state office. He is making his bid to become the next State Representative for the 81st district. This…
ASSEMBLY FOR SAFETY … A safety assembly for over 500 new Four County Career Center students was recently held at the school. The assembly was held to promote safety in the Career Center for all students, personnel, and visitors. Ohio State Highway Patrol Sergeant Fernando Chavez and Henry County Sheriff John Nye both stressed the importance of safe driving habits. They emphasized that obeying traffic laws is vital as well as paying attention to speed limits and the actions of other drivers. Jim Cooper, Career & Technical Education Supervisor at the Career Center, also spoke to the students about lab…
The Fayette FFA Chapter was very busy during the Fulton County Fair in the past week. Not only did some of the members compete with their 4-H projects there was also many various activities the students participated in during the course of the fair. Every year our chapter volunteers to work in the pork stand. This year we had 42 students sign up for a time shift and help make the sandwiches as well as serve them. This is always a great opportunity for the students to help out. Each year the chapter participates in two Jr. Fair Day activities.…
The North Central School board met on Monday, September 24, with a short agenda. The first item of business was to approve a motion to include the FFA’s (Future Farmers of America) trip to the annual convention on the consent agenda. The FFA will be sending 15 students and two chaperones to the convention in Indianapolis. Member Chelsea Montag will be receiving the American FFA Degree at the convention. This is the highest honor that an FFA member can receive. The motion to approve the agenda was passed. The Board approved the minutes from August’s meeting, approved the financial statements…
Imagine that you have a blessed life as a wife and the mother of three beautiful children. Imagine that you’re coming home from a trip to the grocery store after a long day at work with a container of your oldest son’s favorite ice cream. Then imagine the gut-wrenching horror of going into your bedroom and finding that son dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Imagine how your life would never again be the same. This is the life of Sherri Hammersmith. On Tuesday, September 25, she spoke to an attentive audience of teens and staff at North Central High…
Edith M. Durst, 90 years, of West Unity, passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 at Hillside Country Living, rural Bryan. Edith was born April 2, 1922 in Ripley, West Virginia, the daughter of Samuel Curtis and Edna (Pickens) Anderson. She married Frederick durst on July 16, 1946 in Ripley, West Virginia, and he preceded her in death on April 9, 2000. Edith was employed as a machine operator for Beatrice Frozen Specialties in Archbold for nearly 25 years, retiring in 1987. She enjoyed reading, sewing and caring for her family. Surviving is her son, Larry Roush of Letart, West Virginia;…
TALENTED SISTERS … On Sunday, September 23rd, Noelle Goodson from Fayette placed first in the Senior Solo Division of the Hillsdale Fair Talent Competition. She sang “Jar of Hearts” by Christina Perri while playing her guitar. She was accompanied by her sister Jessica Goodson playing her violin. Photo & Information Provided
After a great deal of discussion, council upheld their earlier decision to hold the annual Montpelier Trick or Treat event on Tuesday, October 30 from 6-7 p.m. Angel Fritsch once again presented to council her request to have Trick or Treat moved to a Saturday. At the September 10 meeting, council recommended Ms. Fritsch contact Laura Gray of the Main Street Park committee to determine whether or not Mrs. Gray’s committee would be open to the change. Angel spoke to Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Terry Buntain of the Montpelier Chamber. Both groups felt too much planning had already been done…
Montpelier, Ohio – October 1, 2012 – The aspirations of high school students vary – from professional athlete or rock star on down. Probably few look to the same sort of future as Alex Cook. Alex is a senior at Montpelier High School with a highly creative interest in pottery. After high school, he would like to attend art school and, eventually, open an art store. But Alex doesn’t just want to sell art, he wants to teach it – providing classes for the public – especially in ceramics. Alex takes a very different view of pottery. He creates small…
The Williams County Genealogical Society met on September 10, 2012 for pot luck at the Harmon Room of the West Annex of the Bryan Public Library. There was plenty of good food, sharing and laughter about our summer experiences. The coming events for the year were announced. Watch for future articles informing the public, which is invited, to hear exciting speakers, join in computer classes and even start scrapbook your genealogy. The next meeting will be October 8, 2012 at 6:30pm in the Harmon Room of the West Annex to the Bryan Public Library, Bryan, OH. The guest speaker for…
Lawrence “Ike” L. Corman, 94 of Alvordton, died Saturday evening at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. A Williams County resident for most of his life he was born on Christmas Eve in 1917 in Millcreek Township, Ohio to Henry and Olive B. (Raymond) Corman. He graduated from West Unity High School in 1936. After school Ike entered the US Army serving his country during WWII. Ike was a Millcreek Township farmer and did work for Baker-Schindler Construction Company in Defiance as a carpenter retiring in 1982. Ike is survived by one son John (Jackie) Corman of Alvordton,…
Stryker Branch Library would like to invite everyone to join in the fun at their Community Fall Party. The party is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 11th from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. There will be a straw tunnel, face painting, a guest reader, pumpkin decorating, a popcorn catching contest, corn hole games, a penny dig, a blue grass band, and hotdogs, popcorn, and donuts to eat. This program is funded by a 21st Century Community Partner Grant. Stryker Library is located at 304 S. Defiance Street in Stryker. For more information about the fall party, please contact Connie Aeschliman at…