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It had been a rough

week for Gavin Leiba.

The seventeen month

old had been lethargic.

His doctors were debating

whether or not to give the

Orlando youth a blood

transfusion. Such are

the struggles that come

with Acute Lymphoblastic

Leukemia treatment,

particularly in someone

so young.

Then came Saturday.

S u d d e n l y , G a v i n

seemed a bit more awake,

more aware. He appeared

to be excited. Its almost

as though he knew.

T h a t p a r t i c u l a r

Saturday just so happened

to be the day of the North

American Powerlifting

Championships, held in

Melbourne, Florida. Gavin

would be attending the

event, with his parents

and brother of course.

The Leiba Family had onecompetitor in particular

for whom they were

cheering.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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PHOTO BY CHELSIE FIRESTONE, STAFF

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Lewis D. Hilkert was recently named West Unitys 2014

Citizen of the Year by the West Unity Area Chamber of Commerce. Pictured is

Hilkert receiving the honor from West Unity Area Chamber of Commerce President

Alan Bennett.

By: Chelsie Firestone


Honored by the West Unity Area

Chamber of Commerce during their

annual banquet held on Wednesday,

November 5 was Lewis D. Hilkert.

Known to most in the Williams County

area as Lew, Hilkert was born and raised

in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania and is the

youngest child of the late Raymond L.

and Helen M. Hilkert. Lew is a 1968

graduate from Lewisburg Area High

School in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

Additionally, Lew graduated from the

Ohio School of Banking in 1977, the

Ohio School of Consumer Credit in

1979, the Ohio School of Commercial

Credit in 1981, and the Graduate School

of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin in

1997.

After completing his basic training

in the U.S. Army National Guard,

Lew worked in the retail management

program for J.J. Newberry Company

and was transferred to Bryan as a

store manager in 1973. Lew eventually

accepted a position with the Farmers and

Merchants State Bank in 1974. Lews

involvement in West Unity rst occurred

in 1981 when he was promoted to OfceManager of the West Unity branch. Lew

continues his work with Bank today as

a Commercial Development Ofcer.

Additionally, Lew was appointed

Williams County Commissioner in 2007

and is currently serving his second

elected term.

Lew married his high school

sweetheart, Gayle, in 1970 and they

have four children: Wendy (Mike) Davis

of Tampa, Florida; Tammy (Tyson) Stoll

of Toledo, Ohio; Lindsay (anc Aaron

Rock) Hilkert of Eatontown, New Jersey;

and Tyson (Nikki) Hilkert of Pataskala,

Ohio. Lew and Gayles grandchildren

are Drew Davis (anc Marin Willis),

Clay Delaney Davis, Ava Stoll, Elly Stoll,

and soon to arrive Bella Hilkert.

Lew has served three terms for a total

of nine years on the Board of Directors

for the West Unity Chamber, includingas a past president. He and Gayle attend

New Hope Community Church. Lew has

also been very active in his involvement

over the years with the Hilltop Athletic

Boosters, the Milcreek-West Unity

School Finance Committee, and the

Unity Tractor Club.

Currently Lew serves on the West

Unity Area Foundation as President,

County North Foundation, Williams

County Economic Development

Corporation, Williams County Revolving

Loan Fund, Williams County Republican

Central Committee, Northwest Ohio

Community Action Commission, and the

Northwest Ohio Area Ofce of Aging. He

is also the chairman of Maumee Valley

Guidance Center and Secretary of the

County Employee Benet Consortium

of Ohio. When he does have spare time,

Lew enjoys hunting; spending time at

the lake; and, most of all, spending time

with his wife and family.

In his acceptance, Hilkert expressed

that he was both honored and humbled

by the honor as well as that he would

like to share it with the community as

a whole. Expressing his

sincere gratitude to all of

those that had mentored

and supported him in the

past, Lew also expressed

his hope that he and

others would continue

to mentor and support

others so that West Unity

can continue to grow. Healso expressed his love

and pride in his family

and noted that, while his

CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

West Unity Area Chamber OfCommerce Honors Lewis D.

Hilkert As Citizen Of The Year By: Shar DimickTHE VILLAGE REPORTERAfter three years as

mayor and ten years on

council, Mayor Doug

Shaw adjourned theNovember 3rd, Wauseon

City Council meeting

and ofcially retired.

Immediately following

the meeting, Thomas A.

McWatters III, City Law

Director, swore former

Council Member, Kathy

Huner, in as the new

mayor.

President of Council,

Heather Kost, presented

Mayor Shaw a plaque in

recognition of his years

of service to the City of

Wauseon. Kost said,

Sometimes I think that

people dont recognize

how much extra time

it takes to address the

different issues that come

forth from citizens. Its

really a great thing to be

able to serve, but its also

pretty time consuming. So I really want

to make sure we recognize Mayor Shaw

and thank him for all the time that hes

spent devoting his time to the City of

Wauseon.

Mayor Shaw said, Its truly been a

pleasure serving. Ive been in Wauseon

all my life. I didnt do this for personal

gain. I did it for personal gain for the

City. All you guys, its been a great time

as the years went past. Its been fun.

Theres been high points, low points, but

overall its been a good deal. Wauseons

a great place and I hope to see it go

forward.

The Citys really gone a long way. Its

got a long ways to go, but were in good

hands. I wish everybody the very best,

he continued.

In other Council business:

Council accepted Kathy Huners

resignation as council member effective

November, 3 for her unexpired term

through December 31, 2017. Huner had

CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

Wauseon Welcomes New MayorKathy Huner As Shaw Retires

PHOTO BY SHAR DIMICK, STAFF

A WARM WELCOME ... Retiring Mayor Doug Shaw

congratulates new Mayor Kathy Huner as she assumes

her new duties.


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T H E V I L L A G E R E P O R T E R

A r e a O b i t u a r i e s & D e a t h N o t i c e s

Esther F. Fox of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on

November 1, 2014 at her residence. She was born

January 15, 1914 near Montpelier, Ohio, to Emerson

and Ida (Ricketts) Haines. On June 2, 1935 she married

Harmon J. Fox and he preceded her in death in 1998.

Esther was a retired 5th grade teacher at Union

Township School of Van Wert, Ohio in the Crestview

School District. She was an avid quilter and loved

sewing. Her biggest inuence on others was sharing

her Christian faith. Esther was a member of Pleasant

Chapel United Methodist Church since 1948. She

served on many committees for the church and taught

Sunday School for more than 60 years.

Esther is survived by children Danny G. (Karen

Knudson) Fox, Ithaca, New York; David L. (Carol) Fox,

Lake Wales, FL; Gloria B. (Larry) Wendel, Van Wert, OH;

Jeanne F. (Jim) Rosendahl, Washington Court House,

OH; 13 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Esther was preceded

in death by one son, Harmon D. Fox, brother Clarence

Haines, and sisters Lelah Herriman and Zelma Agnew.

In lieu of owers, the family requests that memorial

donations be made to the Van Wert County Foundationand Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice

Center. Online condolences may be expressed at www.

alspachgearhart.com

Esther F. Fox (1914 - 2014)

Donald F. Zuver, age

83, of Archbold, passed

away Monday morning,

November 3, 2014 at

Deance Area Inpatient

Hospice. Don had workedand retired from the

former Napoleon Lynx in

Archbold. He had also

worked for Bil-Jax, Pauls

Friendly Service, Archbold

Truck Lines, Miller

Brothers Construction,

and Howard Snyder

Trucking

Don was born in West Unity, Ohio on July 11, 1931,

the son of Jacob and Mary (Rutledge) Zuver. On August

12, 1950 he married Pauline Louise Yedica, and she

preceded him in death in 2012. He was member of the

Archbold Evangelical Church and a retired lieutenant of

the Archbold Fire Department with 25 years of service

Surviving are children; Michael (Kimberly) Zuver,

Jerry (Denise) Zuver, Doug (Dawn) Zuver, Randy

(Cathy) Zuver, JoAnn (Peter) Cousino, Jane Zuver Jodi

(Carl) Short, Tracy (Lisa) Zuver; 14 grandchildren; and

nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his

brother, LeRoy Zuver of Texas; and two sisters, Della

Leupp of Florida and Dorothy Semer of Montpelier.

He was preceded by his wife, Pauline; his parents;

grandson, Travis Cousino; brother, Robert Zuver; and

three sisters, Kathryn, Norma, and Audrey

The family requests that memorial contributions

be given to the Archbold Fire Department, Hospice

of Williams and Fulton Counties or the Archbold

Evangelical Church. Online condolences may be offered

to the family at www.grisierfh.com

Cynthia D. Tipping,

age 58, of Swanton, was

reunited with her family in

Heaven Saturday morning,

November 1, 2014 at

St. Lukes Hospital inMaumee. She was born in

Adrian, MI on October 12,

1956 one of eight children

to the late Robert S. Cole

Sr. and Willo (Smith)

Cole, who survives. Cindy

graduated from Swanton

High School. On November

14, 1998 she married

Joseph Tipping and he survives.

Cindy was recently employed as a scheduler for

Loving Families Home Health Care. She was a member

of Calvary Baptist Church in Delta. Cindy was a master

of many talents; some of the ones that stood out the

most were cooking, baking, decorating, gardening,

crafts, painting, singing, piano playing; but most of all

she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death

by her siblings, Claudia Jean, Kent Eugene, Kevin

Lynn and Robert S. Cole II and nephews, Tracy and

Michael Cole.Cindy is survived by her husband Joe; children,

Vernon (Pamela) Pinson III, Jeffery (Emily) Pinson,

Brian Herrin, Christopher Herrin and Laura (Shawn)

Houze; brothers, Doug (Ruth Ann) Cole, Fred (Kim)

Cole and Scott (Sheila) Cole; grandchildren, Victoria,

Darren, Veronica, Caitlyn, Cole, Kylie and Logan

Pinson and Sharla Houze; and along with other loving

nieces and nephews, special niece April Baumgartner.

In lieu of owers, those wishing a show of sympathy

are asked to make contributions to the family. Online

condolences may be sent to through our website at

www.barnesfuneralchapel.com

Bernadine M.

Overmyer, age 86, of

Delta, peacefully passed

away early Saturday

morning, November 1,

2014 at Swanton Health

Care with her loving family

by her side. She was born

in Swanton on April 28,

1928 to the late Ralph

Krieger Sr. and Margaret

(Britegam) Krieger.Bernadine graduated from

the former Fulton School

in Ai. Later she married

Ronald Overmyer on December 10, 1948 and he

preceded her in death.

Bernadine started driving school bus in 1957

for Fulton Township School, now Evergreen Public

Schools, and continued for over 30 years before

retiring. Her fondest hobby was tending to the family

farm near Delta.

Along with her parents and husband, Bernadine was

preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Krieger Jr. She

is survived by her children, Carl (Claudia) Overmyer of

Wauseon, Dennis (Deborah) Overmyer of Dublin, OH

and Shirley (David) Willson of Delta; grandchildren,

Jennifer (Brian) Harchar, Nathan (Rachel) Overmyer,

Thomas (Theresa) Willson, Alan Overmyer and Alyssa

Overmyer and great grandchildren, Madison, Gavin,

Alexander, Samantha and Thomas J.

Those wishing a show of sympathy are asked to

make contributions to the Fulton County Fair in her

memory. Online condolences may be sent to through

our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com

Donald F. Zuver (1931 - 2014) Cynthia D. Tipping (1956 - 2014)

Bernadine M. Overmyer (1928 - 2014)

Violet Genevieve

Brubaker Bible, 96,

of Montpelier, Ohio,

passed away peacefullyon Thursday, October

30, 2014 at the Oaks in

Shreveport, LA. Violet, a

beloved wife, mother and

grandmother was born in

Bridgewater Township,

Williams County, Ohio,

June 28, 1918, the

daughter of Vera and

Ellsworth Brubaker.

She was a 1936 honor

graduate of Montpelier High School, and a 1940

graduate of Bowling Green State University where she

later completed graduate studies in Library Science.

Mrs. Bible was a Latin and English teacher. In 1961 she

took the position of School Librarian in Montpelier High

School, from which she retired in 1978 after serving the

school system for 30 years.

Violet was very active and lived independently forover 95 years. She was a life-long member of St. Pauls

United Methodist Church in Montpelier, Ohio. Violet

was Secretary of the Northwest Ohio Antique club and

Historian for the Retired Teachers Association and the

National Retired Teachers Association. She belonged to

Friends of the Library, and was active in the Williams

County Historical Society. In May, 2014 she suffered a

stroke and then moved to the Oaks in Shreveport to be

near family.Mrs. Bible was preceded in death by her husband

of 50 years, Chester Adam Bible and by her elder son

Chadwick Adam Bible. She is survived by her son,

Douglas Spencer Bible and wife Linda of Shreveport,

Louisiana, and three grandchildren, Kristen Bible and

Adam Bible of Raleigh, NC, and Travis Bible of Santa

Monica, CA.

Preferred memorials are to St. Pauls United Methodist

Church, Montpelier, Ohio. Online condolences may beleft for the family at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com.

To all who knew her, Violet was a special lady and

will be missed.

Violet Bible (1918 - 2014)

Eilene Lillian (Maier)

Sickmiller was born

August 28, 1922 on the

Alex Haines farm west of

Montpelier to Clinton and

Edith (Haines) Maier and

peacefully went to her

heavenly home on Nov 2,

2014 in Leo, Indiana justoutside of Fort Wayne.

She was a member of the

graduating Class of 1940

of Montpelier High School

and attended many

of the reunions in recent years. In February 1944

Eilene graduated from the Fort Wayne International

Business College, completing the Secretarial Course

and excelled in shorthand and typing.

Eilene married Richard James Jim Sickmiller

of West Unity, Ohio on Aug 16, 1946 in Cincinnati,

Ohio. In 2006 they celebrated their 60th wedding

anniversary at First Lutheran Church in Bryan, Ohio

where they were life-long members. Eilene was a

fth-generation Lutheran, serving a term as church

Financial Secretary and President of the Womens

Group. For sixty years she and Jim lived in Bryan,

Ohio and worked together in the cost department at

the ARO Corporation for over 35 years. They were

blessed a son, Richard J. Rick and a daughter,

Ronda.

Eilene was preceded in death by her parents, her

sister Pauline Brannan, and her husband, Jim, in

2006. Those left with hearts full of treasured thoughts

and memories of Eilene are her son Rick (MaLisa)

Sickmiller of Friendswood, Texas and her daughter,

Ronda (Dave) Roose of Fort Wayne, Indiana; also,

grandchildren Jennifer (Tracy) Chrestman of Byhalia,

Mississippi, Amanda (Derek) Hogan of New Braunfels,

Texas, and Kenneth Eyster of Auburn, Indiana, and

seven great-grandchildren Emmalee Grace Owen and

MaKenna Faith Hogan, Elisa Jane and Tracie Lynne

Chrestman, Kayla Marie, Alexa Jane, and Ethan

James Eyster.

Charitable donations may be made in Eilenesname to the First Lutheran Church of Bryan, Ohio.

The staff of Thompson-Geesey Funeral Home

considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the

family and friends of Eilene L. Sickmiller. Online

condolences may be left for the family at www.

thethompsonfuneralhome.com

Eilene Sickmiller (1922 - 2014)

Robert D. Dion, age 70,of Wauseon, passed away

unexpectedly in his homeon Thursday, November 6, 2014. Prior to his retirement

he had been a supervisor for the former Illinois Bell.

Robert was born in Chicago, Illinois on November

24, 1943, the son of Leon N. and Genevieve M. (Klaus)

Dion. He married Judith Salapath and she preceded

him in death. He later married Claudette (Rupp) Snyder,

and she preceded him in death in 2013. He was an Air

Force Veteran of the Viet Nam War. He was a member

of St. James Lutheran Church, near Archbold. He was

also a member of the VFW Post 7424 in Wauseon.

Surviving is his sister, Joan G. Tubay of Epharta,

PA and brother, Frederick L. Dion of Crestwood, IL. He

was preceded in death by his wives, both parents, and

infant brother, Kenneth R. Dion.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at

www.grisierfh.com

Robert D. Dion (1943 - 2014)

V E T E R A N

Brian D. Frank, age 57,

of Pensacola Beach, FL

and formerly of Delta, OH,

passed away unexpectedlyearly Thursday morning,

November 6, 2014 at his

home in Pensacola.

Brian was born inWauseon, OH on March

27, 1957 one of three

children to the late Richard

L. Frank and Geraldine(Bernath) Frank. Brian

was a 1975 graduate of

Delta High School. Heserved in the U.S. Air

Force and was stationed

in the Netherlands where he served on security patrol.

Brian was a member of the Delta Eagles. Some of hisfondest hobbies included golng, billiards, darts and

socializing with his friends while supporting his OSU

Buckeyes. Brian was often referred to as The Bologna

Man; from which he earned the name deliveringvarieties of food items to the local Pensacola homeless

shelters. He is survived by his sister, Lynn Frank of

Delta and brother, Richard Frank of Delta.

A memorial service celebrating Brians life willbe announced at a later time. Interment will be at

Greenlawn Cemetery in Delta, also at a later date.

In lieu of owers, those wishing a show of

sympathy are asked to make a contribution to theDelta Outreach or the Open Door, both at 104 Monroe

St., Delta, Ohio 43515 in his memory. Arrangements

have been entrusted to Barnes Funeral Chapel,5825 St Hwy 109 in Delta. Online condolences may

be sent to the family through our website at www.

barnesfuneralchapel.com

V E T E R A N

Brian D. Frank (1957 - 2014)

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EDON P.D.

(Oct. 27) Warning, speed(Oct. 27) Warning, speed(Oct. 27) Citation, speed(Oct. 27) Agency assist(Oct. 27) Suspicious vehiclecomplaint(Oct. 28) 911 hang up(Oct. 29) Warning, speed(Oct. 29) Agency assist(Oct. 29) Warning, expired reg-

istration(Oct. 30) Agency assist(Oct. 30) Warning, speed(Oct. 31) Juvenile complaint(Oct. 31) Citizen assist(Oct. 31) Wires down com-plaint(Oct. 31) Removed debris fromroadway(Nov. 1) Citizen assist(Nov. 1) Detail at park(Nov. 1) Warning, speed

STRYKER P.D.

(Oct 31) Disorderly Conduct(Oct 31) Trafc Warning -Speed(Oct 31) Criminal Trespass(Oct 31) Theft

(Oct 31) Domestic Dispute(Oct 31) Disorderly Conduct -Adult Arrest(Nov 1) Trafc Hazard(Nov 1) Agency Assist(Nov 2) Keep the Peace(Nov 2) Trafc Complaint(Nov 3) Missing Person(Nov 3) Keep the Peace(Nov 4) K-9 Use(Nov 4) Disabled Vehicle(Nov 4) Citizen Assist(Nov 4) Trafc Warning - Weav-ing(Nov 5) Menacing(Nov 6) Domestic Violence,Criminal Damaging, Aggravat-ed Menacing (2) Adult Arrests.

PIONEER P.D.

No reports received at time ofpress.

WEST UNITY P.D.

(Oct 27) Medical Emergency(Oct 27) Trafc Crash / Pri-vate Property(Oct 27) Speed / Warning(Oct 28) Well Being Check(Oct 28) Equipment / Warn-ing(Oct 29) Suspicious(Oct 29) Medical Emergency(Oct 29) Speed / Warning (2)(Oct 30) Found Property (2)(Oct 30) Agency Assist (2)(Oct 30) Speed/Warning

(Oct 31) Lock Out(Oct 31) Speed / Warning(Oct 31) Equipment /Warning(Nov 1) Medical Emergency(Nov 1) Theft(Nov 1) Alarm(Nov 1) Illegal Burning(Nov 1) Lock Out(Nov 2) Lock Out(Nov 2) Found Property(Nov 2) Criminal Damaging(Nov 2) Speed / Warning

MONTPELIER P.D.

No reports received at timeof press.

FAYETTE P.D.

No reports received at time ofpress.

WAUSEON POLICE

(Oct 30) 200-B E Superior St,Non-Injury Accident(Oct 30) 604 S Shoop Ave,Non-Injury Crash(Oct 30) 840 W Elm St Unit702, Investigate Complaint

(Oct 30) 300-B W Elm St, Fire(Oct 30) 237 E Walnut St, Ani-mal Call(Oct 30) 840 W Elm St, Rape(Oct 30) 200-B W Elm St, Ju-veniles(Oct 30) 840 W Elm St Unit505, Suspicious Activity(Oct 31) 123 N Fulton St, Fight(Oct 31) 1170 N Shoop Ave,Loud Noise(Oct 31) 804 N Fulton St, Sus-picious Activity(Oct 31) 425 Cole St Unit 108,Man With Gun(Oct 31) 1497 N Shoop Ave,Suspicious Vehicle(Oct 31) 1000-B N Shoop Ave,

Accident (Property Damage)(Oct 31) 826 N Shoop Ave, In-vestigate Complaint(Oct 31) 1105 N Shoop Ave,Accident (Injury Complaint)(Oct 31) 211 S Fulton St, Dis-orderly Conduct(Nov 1) 100-B Depot St, Juve-niles(Nov 1) 1170 N Shoop Ave Unit64, Loud Noise(Nov 1) N Shoop Ave @ E Lin-foot St, Disabled Vehicle(Nov 1) 840 W Elm St Unit 702,Investigate Complaint(Nov 1) 620 Spruce St, WelfareCheck(Nov 1) 620 Spruce St, Theft(Nov 1) 877 E Linfoot St, Ani-

mal Call(Nov 1) 840 Elm St Unit 702,

Trespassing(Nov 1) 700-B Fairway Dr,Loud Noise(Nov 1) 510 W Elm St, Juve-niles(Nov 2) Clinton St @ W Elm St,Suspicious Vehicle(Nov 2) 840 W Elm St, Suicidal

Threats(Nov 2) 606 S Shoop Ave, In-vestigate Complaint(Nov 2) 205 S Shoop Ave, 911Hang Up Contact In Person(Nov 2) W Leggett St, SomeoneBurning Tires(Nov 2) 840 W Elm St Unit

1404, 911 Hang Up Contact InPerson(Nov 3) 100-B S Shoop Ave,Disabled Vehicle(Nov 3) 200-B N Shoop Ave,Disabled Vehicle(Nov 3) 825 Ottokee St, Lost/Found/Recovered(Nov 3) 229 Commercial St, In-vestigate Complaint(Nov 3) 840 W Elm St Unit1203, Telephone Harassment(Nov 3) 550 W Linfoot St, In-vestigate Complaint(Nov 3) 230 Clinton St, Miss-ing Person(Nov 3) 715 N Fulton St, RunAway or Unruly(Nov 4) N Ottokee St @ Barney

Oldeld, Juveniles(Nov 4) 1462 N Shoop Ave, Ac-cident (Property Damage)(Nov 4) 1285 N Shoop Ave Unit11, 911 Hang Up Contact InPerson(Nov 4) 774 Fairway Dr, Sui-cidal Threats(Nov 5) 1250 N Shoop Ave,Alarm Drop(Nov 5) 828 N Shoop Ave,Alarm Drop(Nov 5) 1052 N Shoop Ave,Alarm Drop(Nov 5) 225 E Linfoot St, AlarmDrop(Nov 5) 1207 N Shoop Ave,Alarm Drop

(Nov 5) 940 E Oak St, AlarmDrop(Nov 5) 701 Burr Rd Unit 38,

Neighborhood Trouble(Nov 5) 650 Lawrence Ave Unit3, Loud Noise(Nov 5) 340 W Leggett St,Alarm Drop(Nov 5) 950 E Oak St, Larceny(Nov 6) 1170 N Shoop Ave Unit

2, Welfare Check(Nov 6) 415 E Linfoot St, Sus-picious Person(Nov 6) 225 E Linfoot St, AlarmDrop(Nov 6) 725 Harvest Ln, AlarmDrop(Nov 6) 1150 N Shoop Ave,Disabled Vehicle(Nov 6) 415 Cole St Unit 36,Welfare Check

WAUSEON FIRE

DEPARTMENT

(Oct 17) Fulton & Walnut St,Injury Accident(Oct 17) 2575 US 20 Alt Arch-bold, House Fire(Oct 17) 485 E Airport Hwy,Injured Subject(Oct 17) 400 Block of W ElmSt, Injury Accident(Oct 18) Rt 66 B/T Co Rd F &20A, Injury Accident(Oct 18) 15926 US 20 Alt, IllSubject(Oct 18) 14707 Co Rd J, Fall(Oct 19) 205 W Morenci St,Fall(Oct 19) 301 Enterprise Ave, IllSubject(Oct 19) 7856 St Rt 108, IllSubject(Oct 19) 48 MM Post Ohio

Turnpike, Injury Accident(Oct 20) 15926 US 20A, IllSubject

(Oct 20) 725 S Shoop Ave,Alarm Malfunction(Oct 20) 138 E Elm St, Ill Sub-ject(Oct 20) 485 E Airport Hwy,Injured Subject(Oct 21) 1285 N Shoop Ave#37, Ill Subject(Oct 21) 448 Dwight Ave, Un-responsive(Oct 22) 303 W Leggett St, IllSubject(Oct 22) 750 E Linfoot St, IllSubject(Oct 22) 485 E Airport Hwy, IllSubject(Oct 22) 430 Dwight Ave, Un-responsive

(Oct 23) 7856 St Rt 108 #45,Fall(Oct 23) 2067 Co Rd 13, Unre-sponsive(Oct 23) Co Rd EF & Co Rd 16,Injury Accident(Oct 23) 1285 N Shoop Ave#90, Fire(Oct 23) 312 Cherry St, IllSubject(Oct 23) 14900 Co Rd H, LiftAssist(Oct 25) 415 Cole St #14, IllSubject(Oct 25) 242 Monroe St, IllSubject(Oct 25) 229 Monroe St, In-jured Subject(Oct 26) 1105 N Shoop Ave, No

Transport(Oct 26) 405 Fernwood AveDelta, Injured Subject(Oct 26) 1265 N Shoop Ave, In-jury Accident(Oct 26) 11797 Co Rd K, Unre-sponsive(Oct 26) 555 W Linfoot St, Sei-zures(Oct 27) 18581 Co Rd 18, FieldFire(Oct 27) 4995 Co Rd 16, LeafFire(Oct 28) 312 Cherry St, IllSubject(Oct 28) 221 Greco Dr, Ill Sub-ject(Oct 28) 238 N Franklin St, Ill

Subject(Oct 28) 415 Cole St, Lift As-sist

(Oct 29) 732 Wauseon SeniorVillage, Ill Subject

WILLIAMS COUNTY

CRIMINAL

Zachary M. Witham, Bryan,OH, Theft Jail: 180 days sus-

pended. Fine: $250. Costs:$45.

Andrea K. Kohlbeck, Mont-pelier, OH, Domestic Violence

Jail: 180 days suspended.Fine: $500. Costs: $210.

Laura S. Allen, Pioneer, OH,Distribution of Cigarettes Fine: $200. Costs: $79.

Rena M. Garber, West Uni-ty, OH, Passing Bad Checks

Jail: 30 days suspended. Fine:$100. Costs: $84.

David C. Zaleski, Bryan, OH,Disorderly Conduct Fine:$150. Costs: $79.

Kelly J. Mitchell, Bryan, OH,Disorderly Conduct Fine:$150. Costs: $79.Julie Austin, Montpelier, OH,

Passing Bad Checks Jail: 30days suspended. Fine: $100.Costs: $167.

WILLIAMS COUNTY

TRAFFIC

Kimberly M. Gillett, Bryan,OH, No Operator License Fine: $200. Costs: $79. Ap-proaching a Safety Vehicle Fine: $50. Costs: $40.

Colt S. Clark, Montpelier,OH, 66/55 Speed Fine:$291. Costs: $84.

Shaleena F Nicolen, Pioneer,OH, 69/55 Speed Fine: $46.Costs: $82.50.

Matthew L. Randolph,Stryker, OH, 66/55 Speed Fine: $40. Costs: $79.

Christa L. Burns, Bryan,OH, 70/55 Speed Fine: $46.Costs: $79.

Cynthia D. Hoffman, Bryan,OH, Stop Sign Fine: $71.Costs: $79.

Leslie A. Wheeler, Montpe-lier, OH, 68/55 Speed Fine:$46. Costs: $79.Jakob L. Walker, Bryan, OH,

Failure to Reinstate Fine:$350. Costs: $79.

Kristan L. Happ, Montpelier,OH, 67/55 Speed Fine: $46.Costs: $79.

Chasity L. Lee, Montpelier,OH, Expired Plates Fine:$46. Costs: $79.

Kenneth A. Caneld, Bryan,OH, Driving Under a Sus-pended License Fine: $500.Costs: $84.

Steven J. Blue, Fayette, OH,Seatbelt Fine: $30. Costs:$48.50.

Irvin L. Derks, Bryan, OH,67/55 Speed Fine: $46.Costs: $79.

Walter S. McKelvey, Mont-pelier, OH, 71/55 Speed Fine: $46. Costs: $82.50.James L. Gibson, Pioneer,

OH, Seatbelt Fine: $20.Costs: $40.

Taylor D. Collins, West Uni-ty, OH, 67/55 Speed Fine:$46. Costs: $87.50.

Preston S. Downs, Bryan,OH, 67/55 Speed Fine: $46.Costs: $79.Travis S. Walters, Stryker,

OH, 65/55 Speed Fine: $46.Costs: $79.

Kirsten M. Helms, Pioneer,OH, Stop Sign Fine: $35.Costs: $85.

Ryan H. Palmer, Bryan, OH,No Operators License Fine:$200. Costs: $79.Terrion D. Blakely, West

Unity, OH, 40/25 Speed Fine: $40. Costs: $79.

Jennifer L. Disbro, Edon,OH, ATV on Highway Fine:$71. Costs: $79.

Kyle J. Shirey, Bryan, OH,Reckless Op Fine: $75.Costs: $79.

Rubin Romero, Bryan, OH,No Operators License Fine:$200. Costs: $85.

Anthony W. Sheline, Edon,

OH, OVI/Under the Inuence Jail: 20 days, with 17 sus-pended. Fine: $650. Costs:$90. No Tail Lights Fine:$35. Costs: $40.Jacob A. Blanton, Bryan,

OH, Operating Under a Sus-pended License Jail: 180days, with 170 suspend-ed. Fine: $500. Costs: $84.Expired Plates Fine: $35.Costs: $40.

Devin M. Pefey, Montpelier,OH, Stop Sign Fine: $65.Costs: $85.

Trinity L. Lee, Bryan, OH,No Operators License Fine:$200. Costs: $79. No head-lights Fine: $35. Costs: $40.

WILLIAMS COUNTY

SHERIFFS OFFICE

(Nov. 8) 7:08 a.m. - Wil-liams County Sheriffs Ofcewas contacted referencing

and occupied vehicle in the

ditch along US20 N/S be-tween County Road 13 and

County Road Q in Madison

Township. The vehicle/driverwas believed to have been in-

volved in a crash hours ear-

lier. Through the investiga-

tion, it was found the driver,

Cody Richardson, age 25, of

Hamilton, Indiana, had beenoperating his 1996 Chevrolet

S-10 pickup around 3:30 a.m.when he traveled off the road-

way and struck a culvert, dis-

abling the vehicle with minor

damage. Mr. Richardson stat-

ed that he had been injured

as a result of the crash and

remained in the vehicle until

discovered. Mr. Richardson

was transported to the Mont-

pelier ER for further evalua-

tion and treatment by the Wil-

liams County EMS. Alcohol

was believed to be a factor in

this crash. Charges are pend-

ing as the incident remains

under investigation. Assisting

at the scene were the Pioneer

and Kunkle Fire Departments,

First Responders, and the Pio-

neer Police Department.

WILLIAMS COUNTY

DISSOLUTIONS GRANTED

Adam Ridgway, Deance,OH and Rebekah Ridgway,Bryan, OH.

WILLIAMS COUNTY

DIVORCES GRANTED

Terry Stahler, Montpel ier,

OH and Sandra Stahler, DelRio, Tennessee, married on

December 22, 1979.

Melissa Bell, Bryan, OH andBrandon Bell, Stryker, OH,married on August 3, 2009.

FULTON COUNTY

TRAFFIC

Robert Geiner Jr., Wauseon,

OH, OVI/First Offense TotalOwed: $776.

Carl F. Garza, Wauseon, OH,D.U.S. Total Owed: $462.

Edwin Andrews, Wauseon,

OH, D.U.S. Fine: $200.Costs: $88. Expired Plates Fine: $50. Costs: $64.Joshua J. Demoulin,

Wauseon, OH, OVI/First Of-fense Fine: $575. Costs: $88.

Selena K. Lomas, Wauseon,

OH, A.C.D.A. - Fine: $37.Costs: $88.

CONTINUED TO PAGE 4

WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY AREA LOCAL POLICE, EMS & FIRE REPORTSKEEPING READERS NOTIFIED OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE, COURT & CRIME STOPPER ACTIVITIES

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, 2014 THE VILLAGE REPORTER - YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE - 3


4/24

By: Shar DimickTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

From learning about the

Intoxilyzer 8000 to viewing

the state-of-the-art 9-1-1

communication center, citizens

enjoyed a sneak peek into the

inner-workings of the Fulton

County Sherriffs Ofce.Thursday evening, November 6,

Sheriff Roy Miller hosted an open

house. He said that citizens shouldbe very proud of their sheriffs

ofce, its facilities, and advancedtechnologies. Most citizens neversee the inside of his ofce andhe encouraged them to take this

opportunity to stop in, take a tour,

and meet staff.Throughout the evening groups

of eight to ten citizens did just that

as the visited different areas of the

Sheriffs ofce.In road patrol, Sergeant Trejo

explained how they use a high-

tech board to monitor rooms in the

ofce as well as the court house,track incoming calls, and send

deputies where they need to be.

He said that they have 19 full-timedeputies that patrol the 407 squaremiles of Fulton County, averaging

125 miles a shift and 32,000 miles

a year keeping Fulton County safe.Trejo also said that deputies

receive 40 hours of specialized

training each year to keep current

on new technologies. For example,one deputy recently completed

computer forensics training,

another attended crash school to

become a Reconstructionist, and

a third just completed a six-week

training course with his three-year-

old K9 partner, Maggie.Deputy Simon, said that Maggie,

who also greeted citizens on the

tour, knew German commands,

but that she knew the Czechcommands of his last K9 partner

(who retired last December after

ten years of service). The trainerstold him it would be easier to teach

Maggie Czech than the other way

around. He said she picked thenew commands up quickly and

now knows three languages! She

is trained in handler protection,

article searches, tracking, building

searches and narcotics detection.The last stop on the tour was

the 9-1-1 communications center.Richard Kilgour, 911 Coordinator

said that the state-of-the-art

equipment is funded through the

911 levy. He said that they havetwo dispatchers working 24/7 and

can have up to three dispatchers

during busy times (such as during

last winters snow emergencies).He said that dispatchers takein 19,000 types of calls and are

busiest around 7:00 PM. In thefuture, Kilgour said that people will

be able to text in a 911 emergency.Additionally, Lt. Max Nafziger

said that so far this year theyve

received 17,872 law enforcement

and emergency medical service

calls of which deputies responding

to 4,477 with an average response

time of 13:27 minutes.

Shar may be reached [email protected]


WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY AREA LOCAL POLICE, EMS & FIRE REPORTSCONTINUED FROM PAGE 3

On Wednesday November 5, 2014, a Williams

County Sheriffs Ofce deputy, who is assigned tothe Multi Area Drug Task Force, was attempting to

locate some wanted persons in reference to warrants.While searching for the wanted persons information

was obtained about a house on CR N-30 west of CR

10 near Montpelier. The deputy went to the houseand recognized an odor that is associated with the

manufacture of methamphetamine.At that time a search warrant was obtained. The

search and investigation revealed an active large

meth production operation and the location of eleven

individuals in the house. Four of those individualswere arrested and transported to CCNO on active

warrants. All of the individuals found in the house arefacing charges as the investigation continues.

Representatives from the M.A.N. Unit, WilliamsCounty Sheriffs Ofce, Montpelier Fire Department,Montpelier Police Department, County Prosecutors

Ofce as well as EMS Director Jim Hicks all assistedat the scene.

INFORMATION PROVIDED

Williams CountyPolice Uncover Meth

Lab Near Montpelier

Citizens Tour Newly Remodeled

Fulton County Sheriffs Ofce

CANINE UNIT ... Deputy Simon ispictured here with Maggie.

PHOTOS BY SHAR DIMICK, STAFF

COMMUNICATION CENTER ... Richard Kilgour, 911 Coordinator explains how the workstations work.

David L. Ingmire, Wauseon,OH, Brake Equipment Fine:$75. Costs: $88.Jason A. Heller, Wauseon,

OH, No Valid Operators Li-cense Fine: $200. Costs:$88.Juanita Alvarado, Wauseon,

OH, Registration WaiverAmount: $125.Justin H. Hite, Wauseon,

OH, 68/55 Speed - Costs: $88.Alexander J. Hofner,

Wauseon, OH, F.R.A. Sus-pension - Fine: $250. Costs:$88. 70/55 Speed - Fine: $47.Costs: $64.

David P. Mattin, Wauseon,OH, D.U.S./F.R.A. - Fine:$200. Costs: $88.

Keith E. McCullough,Wauseon, OH, 60/35 Speed -Waiver Amount: $238.

Robert J. Geiner Jr.,Wauseon, OH, 73/55 Speed -Waiver Amount: $135.

Craig J. Ackerman,Wauseon, OH, Failure to Yield- Fine: $102. Costs: $88.

Alec B. Hylander, Fayette,OH, Failure to Yield - Fine:$102. Costs: $88.

Carrie L. King, West Unity,OH, 70/55 Speed - Fine: $47.Costs: $88.

April M. Brehm, Fayette,OH, 68/55 Speed - WaiverAmount: $125.

Kenzie R. Stickley, Wauseon,OH, 70/55 Speed - Fine: $47.Costs: $88.

Carl R. Adkins, Pioneer,OH, 80/70 Speed - Fine: $37.

Costs: $88.Sara M. Donnelly, Wauseon,OH, 81/70 Speed - WaiverAmount: $117.Judd L. Smith, Wauseon,

OH, 69/55 Speed - Fine: $37.Costs: $80.Jennifer L. Leininger,

Wauseon, OH, 68/55 Speed -Fine: $37. Costs: $80.

Nathanael C. Betz, Wauseon,OH, 67/55 Speed - Fine: $37.

Costs: $80.Steve J. Vasvery, Wauseon,

OH, Slow Vehicle Signs - Fine:$37. Costs: $80.

FULTON COUNTY

CRIMINAL

Lindsay Miller, Wauseon,

OH, No Dog License Fine:$25. Costs: $54.James M. Tye, Wauseon,

OH, Disorderly Conduct Jail:3 days. Fine: $100. Costs:$78.

Brandi M. Lyons, Wauseon,OH, Disorderly Conduct Fine: $100. Costs: $78.Joy A. Curry, Wauseon,

OH, Conne Dog Fine: $25.Costs: $78.

Brooke M. Kelly, Fayette,OH, No Dog License Fine:$25. Costs: $78. Conne Dog

Fine: $25. Costs: $54.

FULTON COUNTY

COMMON PLEAS

A Liberty Center woman

was sentenced on November3, 2014, in the Fulton County

Common Pleas Court accord-

ing to county prosecutor Scott

A. Haselman. Chelsea Harper,20, of 8465 County Road S,

pled guilty to Permitting Drug

Abuse. On July 26, 2013, sheallowed her vehicle to be used

in a felony drug abuse offense.Judge James E. Barber sen-tenced Ms. Harper to 2 yearsof community control and

ordered her to pay prosecu-tion costs, make restitution of

$100.00 to the Multi Area Nar-cotics Drug Task Force, forfeither 1997 Ford Taurus, serve

3 days in CCNO with credit for

1 day served, have her driv-

ers license suspended for 6months with privileges, obtain

her GED, seek and maintainemployment, and successfully

complete drug/alcohol treat-

ment. Failure to comply couldresult in Ms. Harper spending

11 months in prison.An Ionia, Michigan man

pled guilty and was sentenced

on November 3, 2014, in the

Fulton County Common Pleas

Court. Jon B. Swabb, 47, wasconvicted of Assault. Accord-ing to Fulton County Prosecu-

tor Scott A. Haselman, on orabout August 31, 2014, Mr.Swabb caused or attempted

to cause physical harm to a

peace ofcer while in the per-formance of his ofcial duties.

Judge James E. Barber sen-tenced Mr. Swabb to serve 12months in prison. The Courtordered that Mr. Swabb payall prosecution costs, court-

appointed counsel costs, and

any fees.A Ney, Ohio man was sen-

tenced on November 4, 2014,

in the Fulton County Common

Pleas Court according to Ful-

ton County Prosecutor Scott

A. Haselman. Juan Montez,Jr., 19, of 3441 Glenburg Rd,Ney, Ohio, pled guilty to Forg-ery. On September 2, 2014, hewas passing counterfeit mon-

ey at the fairgrounds. JudgeJames E. Barber sentencedMr. Montez to 2 years of com-munity control and orderedhim to pay prosecution costs,

stay out of bars/taverns ex-

cept for employment purposes,

seek and maintain employ-

ment, write an apology letter

to the victim within 30 days,

successfully complete drug/alcohol treatment, and serve 7

days in CCNO with credit for7 days served. Failure to com-ply could result in Mr. Montezspending 11 months in prison.

A Montpelier, Ohio man

was sentenced on November4, 2014, in the Fulton County

Common Pleas Court accord-

ing to Fulton County Prosecu-

tor Scott A. Haselman. GeorgeBail, II, 35, of 171 Modoc Tr.Montpelier, Ohio, pled guilty

to Possession of Cocaine. OnMay 21, 2014, during the in-

vestigation of a trafc crash,cocaine was found in Mr.Bails possession. Judge Bar-ber sentenced Mr. Bail to 2

years of community control

and ordered him to serve 21days in CCNO with credit for

21 days served, successfully

complete drug/alcohol treat-

ment, seek and maintain em-

ployment, stay out of bars/

taverns, not possess or con-

sume illegal drugs, obtain avalid operators license, and

have his drivers license sus-

pended for 6 months with

privileges, once valid. Failureto comply could result in Mr.Bail spending 11 months inprison.

A Delta, Ohio man was sen-


in the Fulton County Com-

mon Pleas Court according

to Fulton County Prosecutor

Scott A. Haselman. LemuelMcCullough, 48, of W. MainSt., Lot 19, Delta, Ohio, pledguilty to domestic violence.On August, 27, 2014, he was

involved in an altercation with

a family or household mem-

ber. Judge Barber sentenceMr. McCullough to 2 years ofcommunity control and or-

dered that he serve 8 days in

CCNO with credit for 8 days

served, successfully complete

drug/alcohol treatment, suc-

cessfully complete a batterstreatment program, seek and

maintain employment, stayout of bars/taverns, not pos-

sess or consume alcohol or

illegal substances, obtain his

GED, and obtain a valid driv-ers license. Failure to com-ply could result in Mr. Mc-Cullough spending 12 months

in prison.A Wauseon, Ohio woman

pled guilty and was sentenced

on November 6, 2014, in the

Fulton County Common

Pleas Court. Erica J. Gomezpled guilty to Possession of

Heroin. According to FultonCounty Prosecutor Scott A.Haselman, on or about Au-gust 6, 2014, Ms. Gomez pos-sessed heroin. Judge JamesE. Barber sentenced Ms. Go-mez to three years of commu-

nity control. He ordered Ms.Gomez to serve one day in

CCNO, pay prosecution costs

and counsel fees, and suc-

cessfully complete the inpa-tient drug treatment program

at Serenity Haven in Fayette,Ohio. Her drivers license wassuspended for six months,

with occupational driving

privileges. Failure to abideby these conditions could re-sult in Ms. Gomez serving 11months in prison.

A Wauseon man was sen-


in the Fulton County Com-

mon Pleas Court according

to county prosecutor ScottA. Haselman. ChristopherMcMahon, 38, of 705 Cherry

St, pled no contest and was

found guilty of Attempted

Trespass in a HabitationWhen a Person is Present or

Likely to be Present. FromFebruary 27, 2014 to July 7,2014, he attempted to tres-

pass in a residence located

at 639 Cherry St in Wauseon.Judge James E. Barber sen-tenced Mr. McMahon to 2

years of community control

and ordered him to serve 78days in CCNO with credit for

78 days served., have no con-tact with the victim, seek and

maintain employment, stay

out of bars/taverns, and notpossess or consume alcohol

or illegal substances. Fail-ure to comply could result in

Mr. McMahon spending 11months in prison.

PHOTOS PROVIDED

STAND BY ... Montpelier reghters stand ready incase of an explosion.

SAFETY FIRST ... Containers using chemicals used tomake meth were handled cautiously.


5/24

By T.J. Hug


Williams County voters passed three separate leviesto keep vital parts of the community at large up andrunning.

Each levy will operate for ve years, and consists ofone-mill. One levy will be used to address the currentexpenses of the Williams County General HealthDistrict. Another shall fund the Williams CountyPublic Library. The third and nal levy is to generaterevenue for Williams County Senior Citizens Services.

The Edon Northwest School District also receivedsome good news on election night. A Permanent

Improvement levy for the school passed with nearlyseventy percent approval from Edon residents. Saidlevy is a renewal, rather than a new tax, and will lastfor ve years at 3 mills. According to SuperintendentEd Ewers, the funds will go toward renovating thebuildings parking lot, purchasing new buses, andimproving playground safety.

There were four township levies on their respectiveballots in Fulton County as well. York Township passeda half-mill renovation levy for their Fire Department.Chestereld Township approved two levies on electionday. They passes a one-mill renovation levy for theirFire Department, and a two-mill renovation levy forroads in the area. Dover Township also voted in favorof a one-mill renovation for their Fire Department aswell.

Brian Davis, running for Williams CountyCommissioner, Deborah Nester, a candidate for County

Auditor, and Steven Bird, Probate and Juvenile CourtJudge, all won their respective positions, with eachrunning unopposed. Each of the three still earnedbetween seven and eight thousand votes anyway.

In Fulton County, Jeffrey Rupp took the open seatfor County Commissioner. The role of County Auditorwill be lled by Brett Kolb. Char Lee won the vote forCounty Treasurer. The Court of Common Pleas will bepresided over by Michael Bumb after his victory for theposition.

Mike DeWine took down David Peppers by just over5,000 votes for the job of Ohio Attorney General. In theState Auditor race David Yost won over John Carneyby a 4,100 vote margin. Incumbent John Hustedmaintained his position as Ohios Secretary of State,beating Nina Turner by more than 5,000 votes. JoshMandel will continue to serve as Ohios Treasurer,as he defeated Connie Pillich by over 3,000 votes.

Meanwhile, Robert McColley will represent the eighty-rst district, earning a 3,500 vote victory over JohnLymanstall for the state representative position.

Sharon Kennedy and Judi French both kept theirseats on the Ohio Supreme Court as well.

Ohioans decided to reelect Republican GovernorJohn Kasich, who won a commanding victory with

nearly sixty-four percent of the vote. This reected anational trend which saw the Grand Old Party not onlymaintain its lead on the governorships of the country,but gain two more as well, totally 31 states run by theright.

Bob Latta retained his seat as representative forOhios Fifth District, defeating opponent Robert Fry byover 4,500 votes.

In fact, the Republican Party earned several decisivevictories in national elections. The GOP will now enjoycontrol of both The House of Representatives and TheSenate. Expanding on their advantage in The House,Republicans gained eleven seats, bringing their

number to 244, compared to the Democrats 184. InThe Senate, the party of Lincoln took seven new seatsto seize control with 52 versus the 46 seats held by ourcountrys oldest political party.

Alaska and Oregon now count themselves amongstthose states allowing the recreational use of marijuana.This doubles the number of states to legalize cannabis,joining Colorado and Washington State. WashingtonD.C. voters passed a measure that makes possessionof marijuana legal, but not the sale of said substance.In Florida, the medical use of marijuana is still illegal,at least for now. Despite Amendment 2 earning fty-eight percent of the vote, the legislation failed to meetthe sixty percent it needed to pass.

Four states elected to raise their minimum wage,including the aforementioned Alaska. Joining TheLast Frontier in this push to increase wages wereArkansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Alaskan

workers will enjoy a $9.75 minimum wage by 2016,while Nebraskans will see an increase to $9 in thatsame span. In South Dakota, the change to $8.50 willtake place in 2015, while Arkansas will make the samejump in 2017.

Also of note nationally, Berkeley, California becamethe rst city in the United States to enact a tax on sodapop and other sugary beverages.

T.J. Hug can be reached at

[email protected]


Addi t i ona l

O bi t uar i e s &

D e a t h N o t i c e s

Lawrence LYLESpiess, age 94, of LibertyCenter passed awaypeacefully at DeanceInpatient Hospice earlyWednesday morningNovember 5, 2014.

Lyle is survived by hiswife of 72 years, Hilda(Saul) Spiess, daughterConnie and son-in-law,Denny Cahill of Dublin,OH, granddaughtersJulie Cahill and Erin(Tony) Knein and agreat grandson, GraemeMichael Knein.

Lyle was a life-longresident of Liberty Center, Ohio. Born on May 25th,1920, he was preceded in death by his parentsLawrence and Esther Spiess and daughter, Beth AnnAndrews.

After serving in the Army Air Corp in the PacicTheatre during World War II, Mr. Spiess began hiscareer with The Ohio State University as the FultonCounty Cooperative Extension Agent in 1947. In thatposition, he was instrumental in establishing 4-H CampPalmer as a youth and adult retreat in Fayette, Ohio.He continued to be a major contributor throughout hislife to 4-H Camp Palmer and the entrance is dedicatedto Mr. Spiess and his deceased daughter, Beth Ann. He

retired from The Ohio State University Extension Servicein 1976 after 30 years of service. During his tenure,he created the 100 Bushel Corn Club, worked withthe Cattlemens Association and was actively involvedwith the Fulton County Fair. In 1984, Mr. Spiess wasinducted into the Fulton County Agricultural Hall ofFame. He was deemed an OSU Instructor Emeritusat his retirement. Mr. Spiess was known far and widefor his OSU clothing and was an AVID Buckeye fan.He and his family attended the 1976 Rose Bowl gamein Pasadena, California. Mr. Spiess was a member ofthe Liberty Center United Methodist Church. He was aFree Mason and a member of the Order of the ScottishRite, F&AM. He and his wife Hilda enjoyed over 40years of retirement by traveling the United States withfriends in their RV and wintering in Florida. Mr. Spiessenjoyed gardening and outdoor activities. He was anavid books-on-tape reader of historical novels.

The family would also like to thank caregivers,Jo Murrey, Lisa Wolpert, Amanda Chandler, KelseyBare, Rebecca Woodring, Shannon Baumbarger andRuby Prater for their at-home support and assistance.Thanks, too, to the Community Health ProfessionalsHospice for their caring ways.

For those who would like to keep Lyles memory alive,and in lieu of owers, donations (OSU Fund # 302345)can be sent in his name to 4-H Camp Palmer, c/o Mr.Bill Goodson, 26450 County Road MN, Fayette, Ohio43521. Online condolences may be sent to through ourwebsite at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com

V E T E R A N

Lawrence Spiess (1920 - 2014)

Thad Grapengeter,age 39, of Stryker passedaway unexpectedly Mon-

day November 3, 2014.Thad was born in Dav-

enport, Iowa on April 29,1975, the son of Valerie(Guthmiller) and Cal-vin Grapengeter. On Au-gust 13, 2011 he marriedBuf Chiow in Deance,Ohio. He loved sports,drawing, shing with hiswife and friends, playingcards, camping and sitting

around campres with family and friends. Thad andBuf enjoyed watching all events for all seven of theirkids. They were seen at sports events, school func-tions, any activity involving their children. Thad hasalways enjoyed being around family and friends. Healways had a special place in his heart for his childrenand grandson.

He is survived by his wife Buf and parents; Valerie(Jim) Coday of Davenport, Iowa, Calvin Grapentgeterof Springeld, IL, sons; Justin, Chance and KristianGrapengeter of West Unity, Joey Chiow of Stryker,Jacob Couts of Wauseon, daughters, Jessica Chiowof Stryker, Jackie Couts of Wauseon, brother; Adam(Stephanie) Grapengeter of Bluffton, IN, step-brothers;Jimmy (Mindy) Pecoraro, Travis (Tenaya) Guinn andSean Pecoraro all of Davenport, Iowa, sister; Christy(Josh) Monroe of Davenport, Iowa and Susan Hollyof Rhode Island. Also surviving is grandson; OakleyGrapengeter of Bryan, OH, paternal grandparents;Ruth (Charlie) Brown and many aunts, uncles andcousins. Special friends Paul and Kim Swalley andThomas Adams of Stryker and many others who calledhim Uncle Thad also survive. Preceding him in deathwere his maternal grandparents; Gus and Alicia Guth-miller, Paternal grandfather Harry Grapentgeter, Sr.

and nephew Sebastian McConnell.Arrangements are pending at the Grisier Funeral

Home in Stryker.

Thad Grapengeter (1975 - 2014)

ADDITIONAL POLICE NEWS

By: Timothy KaysTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

Times are tough. I know that information canhardly qualify as news, but tough times can bringabout desperate times for some. That desperationcan sometimes force people into criminal acts of theft.

Both Williams and Fulton Counties have seen upticksin thefts, and they are not of the Robin Hood varietyThese people are looking for quick turnover items tofence for ill-gotten cash. What can you do to prevent

yourself from becoming a statistic? Plenty, say yourlocal law enforcement ofces.

Sheriff Steve Towns of Williams County said, Shortof having an alarm system, you dont have too manyways to monitor yourself 24/7 and even alarm sys-tems can occasionally be compromised. Theres ofcourse also having a neighbor check in, and dead-bolts; every deterrent helps. Security lights are help-ful. Motion lights are helpful.

Some modern technology helps, he said. Nowa-days, youve got the internet, where you can put upthe camera systems, and when youre not at home,

you can check your smartphone and see your house.Some of that stuff is not super-expensive. Thereseven one alarm where you dont have to pay a ser-viceit rings back to your cell phone. Security lightsare helpful. Motion lights are helpful.

Document your valuables, Sheriff Towns contin-ued. Serial numbers are always a big help to us. Takephotographs of your valuables. Another area that hementioned was putting your valuables on display.Sure, we always like showing off that prized piece, butis it necessary to show where it is kept? Do a diligent

job to make sure that they are in some place wherenobody knows. So many of our cases, well over half ofour break-ins, are done by someone who knows who

you are. They know your routine. They either knowwhere you keep your stuff, or theyve got a pretty darngood idea as to where you keep your stuff. Most ofour break-ins arent people getting in, ransacking theplace and tearing everything all to heckthey knowwhat theyre looking for. They go in and get it. Dontlet people know where you keep your valuables.

Sheriff Towns suggests breaking up the monotonyand keeping it fresh. If youre retired, he said, dont keep the exact same routine all the time. Peoplewill know when youre gone, when youre coming, andgoing. If you have a set routine, it leaves you vulner-able to anybody that gures that out.

A lot of our thefts are drug-related, Sheriff Townsadded. Youve got a family member or somebody theyknow with a drug problem. A high percentage knowwhose house theyre getting into, and a high percent-age that we are dealing with, are people trying to getmoney for drugs. The home invasion is very rare for

us, but if they know the people and the routine, theycan get by with that.

Sheriff Roy Miller of Fulton County says, If youregoing away from your home for a period of time, have

your mail held, and let your newspaper carrier knowso that you dont have ve or more papers lying in

your driveway. They drive by, look, and say, Thats

nice. Another thing Sheriff Miller pointed out is be-coming epidemic is modern society. With todays so-cial media, he said, people want to post all theirvacation photos online. You dont have to tell them

youre on vacation they now know that youre onvacation. People mean well, but they dont think ofthe potential criminal side of it. If you are going awayfor a while, ask someone that you trust to house sit.If you have a neighbor close by, ask them to keep aneye on your house, and maybe park their car in yourdriveway.

Another thing that we talk about, he said, are things that block the line of sight from the house.Hedges, fences and things like that. If there are prowl-ers, it makes it easy for them to hide in the bushesand things like that. Obviously you need to lock yourdoors and windows. The biggest thing that we nd alot of though, is even though the doors and windowsare locked, things that are left around the outside ofthe house are used to gain entry. They could breaka window with a baseball bat that they found in thebackyard. Tools that you leave for them means thatthey dont have to bring their own. We just had aburglarythe house was very secure with deadbolts.

They couldnt get in if they tried, so they just walkedaround the front, picked up a rock from a rock gar-den, and knocked a window out. Face itif they wantin, theyll get in. The harder you make it for themthough, the better.

Security systems and security lights are also rec-ommended by Sheriff Miller, especially around theback of the property. We nd that a lot. Find a pole ora building to mount a night light on, and that wouldbe awesome. Another thing is putting electric timerson the lights in your housethey still make those

things. We also like to see deadbolt locks installed.I know it takes extra time to put them in, but if youdo install them, make sure that they go all the waythrough to the studnot just the door frame.

If you should see or suspect that someone maybe casing a neighbors house, get a description of theperson, the vehicle, and the license plate number,and call your local law enforcement agency. Whenneighbors watch out for each other, malefactors haveno choice but to sound the retreat.

Timothy Kays can be reached [email protected].

Williams & Fulton Counties See Increase In Thefts:In Tough Times, You Need To Protect Yourself By Being Tough On Crime

GENERAL AREA NEWS

Williams & Fulton CountiesProve Generous With Levies


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WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO - THE EDON COMMERCIAL

1993 Football Cheerleaders

FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS ... Row 1: Amy Muehlfeld, Brandi Hake, KellyMcDonald, Lyn Muehlfeld, Mendy Phillips, Summer Aldrich. Row 2: Sara Davis,Carla Hays, Betsy Whitman, Barbie Davis, Kristin Peugeot, Lynette Jaessing.

EDON COMMERCIAL

70 YEARS AGO

NOVEMBER 1944

Miss Marlee Buck is employed in abakery in Toledo.

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gayer movedthis week into the Imhof house va-cated by W.P. Young and family a fewweeks ago.

60 YEARS AGO

NOVEMBER 1954

Fosters Cash Store, owned andoperated in Edon for 35 years by theJ.D. Foster family, was sold Mon-day to John B. Campbell of Detroit,Michigan. The store was started byJohn D. Foster Sr. in March 1919.

A baby girl, Monica Sue, was bornTuesday, November 9 at Fort Camp-bell, KY. The little miss weighed 7pounds 4 ounces and was born onthe birthday of her maternal grand-mother, Mrs. William Hutchinson ofKunkle.

50 YEARS AGO

NOVEMBER 1964

A 1/C Robert Scott and Mrs. Scottwere guests of honor at a weddingshower held Sunday afternoon at theParish House. Host and hostess were

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Scott and Mrs.and Mrs. Lyle Manges and Scotty.

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Fenstermakerand family were recent visitors of hergrandmother, Mrs. Mary Keppler inhonor of their son Dennis secondbirthday.

40 YEARS AGO

NOVEMBER 1974

Mrs. Rolene Border and Mrs. Au-drey Austin returned home Mondayafter a trip to Hawaii and California.On their return to the mainland theyspent a week with Mr. and Mrs. TomShotke (Linda Kiess). Mr. and Mrs.Vern Kiess also visited the Shotkes atAlhambra, California while they were

there.Rev. Jack Stutler spent last weekconducting a series of Evangelis-tic services at the United Methodist

Church in Nelsonville, Ohio, were hisbrother, Wendall is pastor. He alsovisited his brothers and sisters.

30 YEARS AGO

NOVEMBER 1984

Mrs. Phyllis E. Disbro, 70, of RR2, Edon, Northwest Township, passedaway Sunday morning shortly afteradmittance to Cameron MemorialHospital, Angola.

Mark A. Hug, a 1975 graduate ofEdon High School, has been nameda Fellow of the Society of Actuaries

(F.S.A.)On Tuesday, November 6, ve sev-

enth graders from the Edon MiddleSchool spend the day in Columbusparticipating in the Young Experi-mental Scientist Program at the Cen-ter of Science and Industry.

20 YEARS AGO

NOVEMBER 1994

The Ohio Department of Agricul-ture (ODA) today announced it haseased guidelines on the temporarystorage of corn by licensed elevatorsdue to ideal harvest conditions.

The Bomber defense continues tosparkle, while their offense is nowshowing the awesome power everyoneknew they had as they manhandledtheir opponents from the north, 39-6.

Assistant Fire Chief David Mohrereported that the Florence TownshipDepartment reported to a car re at

the Buddy Stantz residence on Sat-urday, Oct. 29. The engine compart-ment of Stantzs 1981 Cadillac CoupeDeVille caught re for undetermined

reasons, destroying the vehicle.

10 YEARS AGO

NOVEMBER 2004

Jeffery and Joleena Mills wish toannounce the birth of their daughter,Tehya Lea Mills, born October 26th.

In keeping with a long standingtradition, local residents along withmembers of the Edon Chamber ofCommerce showed up early Saturdaymorning to begin the process of put-ting up the towns Christmas decora-tions.

PHOTO PROVIDED

BINGO WINNERS ... Edons Theta Kappa, a chapter of national sorority Psi IotaXi, hosted its annual Baskets, Bags and Bling Bingo Sunday, Nov. 2 at the EdonCommunity Building. Winners took home Lonabarger Baskets, Coach Purses, 31Bags, Premier Designs jewelry, and other fabulous prizes. The event raised morethan $4,300, and all proceeds will go back to the community through scholarships,donations, events and other projects. Pictured are a few of the days winners: frontrow, from left, Beth Dye, Allison Herman, Sharon Meyer, Emmie Hug, BrendaEnglish and Mary Mohre; and back row, Caitlin Bohner, Tricia Bloir, Janie March,Melinda Resor, Karrie Turner, Sue Manley, Bonnie Phillips, Vicki Hake and AbbyMohre.

Edon Theta Kappa Holds Annual

Baskets, Bags, & Bling Bingo

PHOTO BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFF

BOMBER COURTESY CLUB Students at Edon Northwest Elementary Schoolhonored as Bomber Courtesy Club members for October 2014 included, front row,from left: Lily McBride, Kyla Rummel, Ashton Rice, Lila Rice, Riley Hay; middle row:Eli Snyder, Carter Steinke, Peyton Trausch, Joey Boyer, Christian Owens, CalebDerico and back row: Eian Casebere, Caden Nester, Alexis Dulle, Adam Dericoand Natalie Spackman. Not pictured ~ Hayden Price, Kase Knecht. Each studentreceived a special certicate from Principal Michelle Molargik and coupons good for

cookie and ice cream treats at Edon Schools Cafeteria.

Edon Northwest Local

Schools Honors October BomberCourtesy Club Members

PHOTO BY LUCINDA HELF-FAULHABER, STAFF

MONTHLY GET-TOGETHER Edon Area Ministerial Association extends an open

invitation for area residents and families to join them at their monthly complimentaryCommunity Meal taking place Tuesday, November 18, 2014 in Cooney. Make plansnow to stop by Northwest Community Center (located at County Road P-50 andState Route 49) between 5:00-7:00 p.m. for an evening lled with plenty of fun, food

and fellowship for all to enjoy! Octobers hosts from St. Joseph Catholic Church ~Angela Brigle, Lyle Brigle, Clete Radabaugh, Cathy Horn, Mary Lou Radabaugh,Alexis Breier, along with Angie ODonnell, Karli Munger and Karol Livensparger(busy tending to additional meal preparations) ~ look forward to seeing you there!

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FOUR COUNTY TOUR ... Four County Career Center held a Member School PrincipalTour at the Career Center arranged by Career & Technical Director, Rick Bachman.Edon High School Principal, Anthony Stevens, and Guidance Counselor, AmandaReiter, toured the career and technical labs and saw in-lab demonstrations by thestudents from Edon who attend the Career Center. Shown in the Early ChildhoodEducation lab are (LEFT TO RIGHT) Taya Mason (Medical Ofce Technology);

Principal Stevens; Ambrosia Howard (Early Childhood Education); and Counselor

Reiter.

Four County Career Center GivesEdon School Principal A Tour

PHOTO BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFF

WORKDAYS SET Edon Area Chamber of Commerce cordially invites volunteers

from the community to join them as they prepare for Santas visit to Walz Park

Depot Sunday, December 7 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Hometown Festival of Lights 2014

work sessions are now underway and will continue each Sunday in November until

all displays are ready for the big event; start time is 1:00 p.m. If you enjoyed last

years beautiful Christmas displays, why not stop by and offer Chamber members

some of your time to ensure the lights will continue to shine brightly! Putting

displays in place, changing bulbs, etc. requires many, many hands and able-

bodied people in attendance. Kaitlyn Sonneberger, Haley Jacoby, Alex Jacoby

and Breanna Davis would like to remind everyone your assistance would greatly

be appreciated in keeping this wonderful tradition part of our community. For

additional information or to have questions answered, please feel free to contact

Chamber President Jim Whitman.

Edon Area Chamber OfCommerce Sets Workdays ForHometown Festival Of Lights

Anticipation resonatedacross the crowd ofparents, grandparentsand friends gatheredfor the Seventh AnnualEdon Pumpkin Runheld Tuesday, October21, 2014 at Walz Park.Organized by CrossCountry Coach TerryWhitney (with additionalsupport from Edon CrossCountry Teams and EdonAthletic Boosters), theevent is similar to otherMini-Bomber programsoffered at Edon NorthwestLocal Schools. Intendedto encourage students tolearn about the sport ofrunning and to becomemore physically t and

active, organizers simplyhoped everyone just hadfun!

Students in gradesone through six endureda cold and windyfall afternoon whilecompleting the quarter-mile or half-mile windingcourse. Future Edon

runners participating inthis years event included:

First and Second Grade

Runners

Blake BakerEian Casebere

Travis EntenmanBrianna FitchDevin HoffmanJustin HorneCohen HulbertZayne OberlinZian Oberlin

Christian OwensMax Radabaugh

Kally RandallAmanda SchwartzMiranda Schwartz

Carter SteinkeNatalie Wofford

Third and Fourth Grade

Runners

Alyssa AdamsTresten Burlew

Jenna DulleCameron Entenman

Reece FurnissKatrionna GrimesCourtney Heinze

Brianna HerrJoslyn Horne

Alexzander KurtzEmma Miller

Anastasha OwensAshton Rice

Kendall ShelineGarrett SkilesJade Wiley

Mallory Wofford

Fifth and Six Grade

Runners

Gage EicherCassius HulbertTrey Whitney

During the AwardsCeremony, each entrantreceived a special orangeEdon Pumpkin Runparticipation ribbon,pumpkin and pumpkindonut. Plaques were alsopresented to the top maleand female runner foreach grade.

2014 Pumpkin RunIndividual Winners

First Grade

Amanda SchwartzChristian Owens

Second Grade

Natalie WoffordMax Radabaugh

Third Grade

Alyssa AdamsTresten Burlew

Fourth Grade

Jenna DulleGarrett Skiles

Fifth Grade*

Cassius Hulbert

Sixth Grade*

Trey Whitney

*(No female entrants)

Coach Whitney waspleased with the successof this years event andlooks forward to anothergreat race in 2015.


Annual Cross Country MiniBombers Pumpkin Run

Held At Edons Walz Park

2014 TOP RUNNERS Taking top honors for their age groups in the SeventhAnnual Edon Mini-Bombers Cross Country Pumpkin Run were, from left, frontrow: Jenna Dulle (Fourth Grade), Garrett Skiles (Fourth Grade), Tresten Burlew

(Third Grade), Alyssa Adams (Third Grade), Natalie Wofford (Second Grade), MaxRadabaugh (Second Grade), Amanda Schwartz (First Grade) and back row: CassiusHulbert (Fifth Grade), Trey Whitney (Sixth Grade). Not pictured ~ Christian Owens(First Grade).

PHOTOS PROVIDED

STARTING LINE Terry Whitney, Edon Cross Country Coach and event organizer,makes sure his assistants and young runners are ready for the Seventh AnnualPumpkin Run to get underway.

complete stranger to theLeibas just a few monthsago, was now their favoriteathlete in the world. Anavid weight lifter duringhis days growing up inEdon, the Orlando manhad picked the sport backup after feeling he hadgotten out of shape, and,after dropping his weight,he was looking to get into

competitive lifting as well.That wasnt enough

for Prince, though.Something was missing.He decided that hewanted to use his liftingto help someone, lookingto associate with variouscharities. Eventually, hedecided to start his own,and soon afterward wastold of Gavins story by afriend. From there, Reps 4Remission was born.

And, after three monthsof intense, brutal training,Prince stood ready to lift

at the North AmericanChampionships.For three months

thats all there was inmy life. Recalled Prince.I couldnt have done itwithout my wife.

Princes wife, Courtney,helped him train whenshe could. She alsohelped to set up the Reps4 Remission website, aswell as countless othermethods of support.

The goal of Reps 4Remission was to collectone-hundred pledges,with those wishing to do

so able to contribute aset nancial amount per

pound, starting with apenny. Those who wishedto simply donate wereencouraged to do so aswell, and the websiteoffered shirts for sale withall proceeds going to theLeibas.

Pledges were slow

to come in at rst, as

Prince struggled tobring his cause to theattention of the Orlandoarea. Local media didntseem as though theywanted to cover the story.Prince tried everythingto generate interest inthe Leibas plight. Heeven sent some Reps 4Remission wristbands to

a couple of celebrities.Thats when things

picked up a bit.As his daughter

Brooklynn was a fanof the San FranciscoForty-Niners, Prince senta few bracelets to theteams quarterback ColinKaepernick. They receiveda picture of Kaepernickand a few of his teammateswearing the bands, whichthe quarterback alsoposted on his Twitteraccount.

There was another big

name who took the causeto heart.Things started

happening when Larrythe Cable Guy came onboard, Prince claimed.

The comedian alsoposted a picture of himselfwearing the wristbandon Twitter as well, withsaid picture garneringmore than 30,000 likes.Aside from bring Reps4 Remission that levelof attention. Larry alsodonated $1,500 to Princescharity.

By the time people

stopped pledging, Princehad collected well overhis goal of one-hundredcontributors. Seventy-eight individuals pledged,while other pledgescoming from organizationsand their members werealmost too numerous tocount.

So when Prince

stepped up to the squatbar to begin his run at theChampionships, he knewthere was a lot riding onhow he performed. Wouldhis training pay off?

In a word, yes.Prince met his goal

weight by lifting 1250pounds total at the meet.That number was divinelyinspired, according to

Prince.For some reason, God

told me to pick 1250.That would become

more and more apparentas the meet went on.

Prince pushed up450 pounds in his bestsquat. He followed thatup with a personal recordof 300 pounds on thebench. Then, after neverdead lifting more than480 pounds in his life,Prince brought up 500pounds to reach his goal,screaming triumphantly

while doing so. Everyonein the building eruptedwith applause.

Princes feats earnedhim second place in hisweight division, and thefth highest total overall.

When it was all said anddone, the Prince familyhad raised over $6,000for the Leibas. Not onlythat, but the attentionthey brought to the Leibashas encouraged otheracts of charity. The FirstOviedo Methodist ChurchLadies Group in Orlandois planning to put on a

Christmas for the Leibasthis year. Also, the DeniseFlaherty Foundation, amajor east coast cancercharity, will be hosting agolf tournament, dinner,and auction on December8 for the family.

Reps 4 Remission willstay active, with peoplestill being able to donateto the Leibas if they wishat www.reps4remission.com. Prince also plansto collect pledges whenhe competes at the NorthAmerican Championshipsnext year.

Hopefully Gavin willhave a better week goinginto the meet.

T.J. Hug can be reached [email protected]

CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE

Edons Prince Raises Over $6,000

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REFLECTIONS FROM PIONEERS PAST

1990 North Central Varsity Volleyball

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL ... Front: Jacie Lamberson, Jackie Coy, Melissa

Lantz, Sara Schroeder. Back: Andrea Barta, Tina Bingman, Beth Siebe-

neck, Stacie Bailey.

North Central Elementary Recognizes Good Students

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EAGLE AWARD WINNERS ... Eagle Awards were presented for the rst nine weeks

at North Central Elementary School. Award winners and their teachers are: rst

row Brenna White, teacher Sally Knapp, Lauren Balser, Makinzy King, Zachary

Tomblin, Lilly Martin; second row, teachers Corey Kreinbrink, Angie Beauregard,

Tanya Wiles, Barb Waldron, Mary Smith, Sara Traxler, and Amanda Blohm. Missing

from the photo is Michelle Sierra.

GOOD SUBJECT AWARD WINNERS ... North Central Elementary presented subject

awards to fourth through sixth graders for the rst nine weeks. Award winners

are: rst row Erica Knapp, Quin Burt, Alisha Singer, Kinsley Martin, Vanessa

Ernsberger; second row Jessie Lonabarger, Kadden Reeser, Baylee Joice, Kassidy

Faler, Colton Hicks; third row Jazmine Hendricks, Gabe Wilson, Aleegan Kelly,

Luke Zuver, and Ivonne Sanchez.

GOOD CITIZEN AWARD WINNERS ... North Central Elementary School honored

Good Citizens for the rst nine weeks. Award winners are: rst row Eric Sanchez,

Kaiden King, Carlos Cadena Ramirez, Krimson Carnicom; second row Grifn

Cogswell, Zoe Guillemette, and Gage Kidston.

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Montpelier Chamber of Com-

merce Meeting 8:00 AM

Williams County Winter Proto-

col Meeting 6:00 PM

Terry Michael Owens (magic/

comedy) at The Loft 7:00 PM

Wauseon Round II Playoffs -

7:00PM

Fayette Eagle Hatch 7:00 PM

Edon High School Presents The

Wedding Singer 7:00 PM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH

Stryker Band Reverse Rafe 6:00

PM

Edon High School Presents The

Wedding Singer 7:00 PM

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH

Wauseon Board of Education

Meeting 5:00 PM

Wauseon City Council Meeting

5:30 PMHilltop School Board Meeting

6:00 PM

Stryker School Board Meeting 6:30

PM

Hilltop Football and Cheerleading

Awards 7:00 PM

Edon Fall Athletic Awards 7:00 PM

Edon Village Council Meeting

7:00 PM

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18THWest Unity Job Fair 8:30 AM

Fayette Banking Forum 6:00 PM

North Central School Board Meeting

6:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH

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West Unity Library Tail Waggin Tu-

tors 4:00 PM

Holiday City Village Council Meeting

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1958 Montpelier M ClubREFLECTIONS OF THE PAST

M CLUB ... Row 1: J. Irwin, J. Zulch, J. Humbarger, J. Rhodeback, D.

Steinke-cheerleader, J. Hendricks-cheerleader, D. Dreffer, L. Shoup, D.

Wilson, R. Hephner. Row 2: Mr. Dreher-advisor, G. Pignataro, R. Brandt,

R. Calvin, L. Mercer, D. Byall, D. Page, G. Stevens, Mr. Raymond-advisor.

Row 3: W. Stevens, P. Byall, L. Kasper, R. Bidwell, K. Lynn, N. Hicks, M.

Zigler, L. Eriksen. Row 4: T. Whetro, G. Kasper, W. McKelvey, S. Boszor, B.

Lung, P. Briner, R. Miller.

Columbus Village

Manager Pam Lucas and

the Montpelier Electric

System were honored

for achievements during

the past year at the 2014

AMP/OMEA Annual

Conference.

Lucas was the

recipient of the

prestigious AMP 7 Hats

Award, recognizing

her outstanding

accomplishments in

utility management and

service to her communityand public power. Lucas

has spent her entire

career in public power,

including with the City

of Bowling Green, 14

years with the City of

Bryan and now with

Montpelier. She started

with the village in 2002

as the supervisor of

administrative services

and then was named

village manager in

December 2004. She is

a tireless advocate ofpublic power, active with

AMP, OMEA and APPA.She has served on the

AMP Board since taking

over as village manager

and currently serves

as Board Secretary

and chair of both

the Nominating and

Personnel committees.

Pams knowledge and

experience are recognized

by her colleagues

and benecial to the

organization. Montpelier

Mayor Steve Yagelski

was enthusiastic in his

endorsement of Pams

nomination, recognizing

her commitment to thevillage, and the active

role she plays in the

community.

Initiated in 1966

to recognize utility

managers who serve

smaller communities,

the 7 Hats Award is given

annually in communities

of less than 2,500 electric

meters. Award winners

show skill in seven

areas: planning and

design, administration,

public relations, eldsupervision, accounting,

personnel or employee

direction, and community leadership.

Lucas was also re-elected Secretary

of the AMP Board of Trustees, one of

four ofcer positions on the Board.

In addition, she was re-elected

chair of the Ohio Municipal Electric

Generation Agency (OMEGA) JV4

Board of Participants, Chair of the

Municipal Energy Services Agency

(MESA), Vice Chair of the OMEGA JV6

Board of Participants and Secretary/

Treasurer of the OMEGA JV2 Board

of Participants. OMEGA JV2 Board

oversees operation of gas-red

distributed generation units located

throughout the state; the OMEGA

JV4 Board oversees operation of the

transmission line connecting WilliamsCounty public power communities; the

OMEGA JV6 Board oversees operation

of the AMP Wind Farm, located in Wood

County, Ohio; and MESA provides

technical assistance to participating

AMP member communities.

Montpelier Municipal Electric

System received an AMP System

Improvement Honorable Mention for

the LED lights and cameras project.

The project involved the installation

of LED ashing and trafc lights and

cameras at several intersections in

the village.

Montpeliers commitment to

safety was recognized with an AMP

Safety Award for no time loss dueto a reportable accident in the

transmission/distribution system.

The annual American Municipal

Power/Ohio Municipal Electric

Association conference was held in

Columbus October 27-30 and was

attended by nearly 425 municipalofcials and industry representatives,

with speakers from various national

organizations.


The Village Of Montpelier

Receives Special Recognition

AWARD ... Pam Lucas was the recipient of the

prestigious AMP 7 Hats Award, recognizing her

outstanding accomplishments in utility management

and service to her community and public power.

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