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By: Tammy AllisonTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

Years ago a star in the windowsymbolized a silent reminder of a lovedone actively serving the country. TheBlue Star Banner program, started inWorld War 1, hung the star proudlyin the windows of homes where aserviceman on active duty resided.

This popular practice faded during theVietnam War but Sherryann Franks ofArchbold is striving to bring awarenessof our military personnel back to thecommunity through both the Blue Starand the Gold Star banners.

On the recent cold, breezy Sundayafternoon of October 5, 2014, the 7thAnnual Blue Star/Gold Star BannerEvent, organized by Franks, was held atthe Wauseon VFW. The sunny yet chillyweather didnt deter eighteen Blue Starfamilies and one Gold Star mother fromattending. As everyone gathered outside,the patriotic tone of the afternoonwas set by the bagpipe music of JohnGalbraith followed by a police escort ofthe West Unity American Legion Riders.

Everyone then gathered inside tohonor this years banner recipients. Theparents and other representative lovedones of the Blue Star Banner service

personnel were escorted in by the HonorGuard. The American Legion Riderspresented the banners to each family asDavid Kleck of WNDH Radio Napoleonread the biographies of each servicemanand servicewoman represented by thestars.

Perry Marvin, Director of the areaAmerican Legion Riders, expressed,When one goes to war, the whole family

does. This event demonstrates thatAmericans care about Americans. OneBlue Star Banner mother expressedgratitude of receiving a banner to hangin her window so she can retire thebanner presently hanging in her windowthat hung during World War 2 for hergrandfather and great-uncle. Bannerscan hold up to ve stars to represent upto ve family members serving.

In addition to the Blue StarBanners, every year, Sherryann Franks,coordinator of the event, selects a Gold

Star mother to honor and present aGold Star Banner. The Gold Star Bannerhonors a loved one who was killed whileserving. This year the fallen solidermemorialized was Staff Sgt. Sonny C.Zimmerman, formerly of Waynes eld,Ohio, who was killed in action July 16,2013 in Afghanistan. As the ceremonywas emotionally raw for his motherMichelle Zimmerman, three former GoldStar families who attended the days eventsurrounded her in order to offer love andsupport. In an emotional presentation,the Honor Guard presented her withan oil painting of her son, painted anddonated by local artist Nora Sallows.

Every Blue Star Banner family and theGold Star Banner mother were presentedwith prayer shawls knitted by MartyRoss and friends. The prayer shawls areprayed over as they are being made andprovide families with something tangiblethey can hold onto in those dif cultmoments of missing their loved oneserving the country.

A symbol of love and peace, two whitedoves were released at the close of theevents to honor the life of Staff Sgt.

Sonny C. Zimmerman. Aluncheon was providedfor all in attendance. Forthose unable to attend, thedays events were recordedfor viewing on INTV.

Franks has witnessedpositive response to theevent. As emotional and

raw as this is, I know I amdoing the right thing. Thehealing starts.

Tammy may be reached at [email protected]

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By: Forrest R. Church, PublisherTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

On Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 stu-dents and faculty at the Four County CareerCenter of rural Archbold / Ridgeville Cor-ners were evacuated due to a bomb threat.

The threat was made via a letter found bya student on campus in an undisclosed lo-cation. Authorities are not releasing the lo-cation of where the letter was found at thistime due to the ongoing investigation. Theletter was handed over by the student whofound it to a supervisor who handed the let-ter off to Superintendent Tim Meister, whothen contacted the Henry County Sheriff'sDepartment.

Nearly 1,200 students and staff wereevacuated to neighboring Northwest StateCommunity College per the school's evac-uation protocol for such matters via theschool's announcement system. Parents ofFour County Career Center students andstaff received a phone alert via the school'salert system notifying what was occurring.According to Superintendent Meister theevacuation occurred at 12:54 p.m. and by12:57 p.m. "there was not a soul in thebuilding", only taking three minutes to clearthe large campus.

Superintendent Tim Meister stated in aninterview with "The Village Reporter" afterthe building was successfully cleared, "Our

staff did a tremendous job, they got the kidsto a safe place quickly, they (staff) moni-tored them the entire time, and it is good forour parents to know their kids are in greathands."

In an interview with one of the few stu-dents who remained on campus after thethreat had been cleared (name being omit-ted due to being a minor), "We were noti edby the school's overhead announcement,

we were not noti ed why we were leaving, just that we had to leave. We were sent allthe way to Northwest State Community Col-lege and sat in the grass until our normaldismissal time, around two hours later".When asked if everything was calm amongstudents, she stated "not exactly, I feel itwould have been calmer if they told us whywe were being evacuated. Nobody would tellthe students why we were being evacuated."

In an interview with Henry County Sher-iff Michael D. Bodenbender, Bodenbendercon rmed that after the sweep conducted

by law enforcement and re was completethat staff were requested to return to theirrooms to see if there was anything suspi-cious in their rooms, as those sweeping thebuilding were obviously not familiar withthe set up and items normally associatedwith each classroom. Assistance was alsooffered by the FBI but declined as local au-thorities had matters in hand, according toSheriff Bodenbender.

When asked "if the school had surveil-lance video in place", Superintendant ofschools Mr. Tim Meister con rmed that theschool has cameras which will be used aspart of the investigation. "It is safe to say wewill use every resource we have available toassist the investigation".

Four County Career Center provides ex-perienced based education to prepare stu-dents for college, secondary education anda range of speci c careers. The school hasstudents from twenty two "base schools"from Fulton, Williams, De ance and Hen -ry Counties including Edon, Montpelier,North Central, Hilltop, Stryker, Fayette andWauseon within The Village Reporter's cov-erage areas.

Forrest R. Church may be reached at [email protected]

Four County Career Center Evacuated Due To Bomb Threat

Blue Star/Gold Star BannerEvent Held At Wauseon VFW

PHOTO BY TAMMY ALLISON, STAFF PROUD RECIPIENTS ... Brenda Stickley Lippert and son Kristian Lippert II ofWauseon are presented with their Blue Star Banner with 4 stars to represent 4family members serving. Additional photos on page 22.

By: T.J. HugTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

Even angels need help sometimes.In this particular instance, they

will be looking to a lighthouse for thatassistance, with hopes that it will guidegenerous souls in their direction.

For the rst time ever, the CommunityHealth Professionals (CHP) of Williams

County will host a dinner and charityauction in order to raise funds for itsHospice Program, acquired by the CHPin May of 2013. Representing the lives

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Hospice To Host BeaconOf Hope Dinner & Auction

PHOTO BY FORREST R. CHURCH, STAFF QUICK RESPONSE ... October 2 turned into an eventful day at Four County CareerCenter when bomb threat was discovered.

PHOTO BY T.J. HUG, STAFFSHOWING SUPPORT ... Community Health Professionals Volunteer and Event Coor-dinator Becky Kimble and Hospice Ambassador Kim Peebles, right, each lean on theCHP sign.


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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

Doyle C. Miller, age70, of Edon, Ohio, died at2:35 A.M. on Saturday,September 27, 2014, inhis home, surrounded byfamily, after an extendedillness. Mr. Miller attendedNorth Central High Schooland was employed by FiftyPlus Five in West Unity,Ohio, for fteen yearsuntil the plant closed,Krill Trucking at NettleLake and then retiredfrom Robinair Corporation

in Montpelier, Ohio, with fteen years of service. Heenjoyed being outdoors and cutting wood in his woods.

Doyle C. Miller was born on November 28, 1943,in Williams County, Ohio, the son of William K. andMyrtle E. (Daring) Miller. He married Kathryn I. Yoh onSeptember 30, 1962, in Bryan, Ohio, and she survives.

Survivors also include one daughter, Deborah (Larry)Meyers, of Edon, Ohio; one grandson, Todd (Deanne

Tibbits) Meyers; three great-grandchildr en, ShelbyMeyers, Benjamin Paul Allen and Camber Meyers;two brothers, Kenneth (Martha) Miller, of Montpelierand Wilbur Miller, of Melbern, Ohio; and two sisters,Valeria Sis Brown, of Melbern, and Yvonne (Kenneth)Beck, of Montpelier. He was preceded in death by hisparents, three brothers, Wayne, Dwight and ElmerMiller; and one sister, Evelyn Bish.

In lieu of owers, memorials are requested to thefamily for expenses.

To sign the online register or to send condolences,please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com

Doyle C. Miller (1943 - 2014)Lawrence (Larry) R.

Christy, age 67, of ruralStryker, passed awayWednesday morning,Oct. 1, 2014 at RegencyHospital in Sylvania. For40 years he had been theSports Director for WMTRRadio in Northwest Ohio.

Larry was born inWauseon, Ohio on July31, 1947, the son of Mikeand Barbara (Lawrence)Christy. On December17, 1977 he married

Becky Praet, and she survives. He was a memberof the Archbold United Methodist Church and amember of the Ohio Sportscasters Association. Hewas a 1965 graduate of Archbold High School, andreceived his Bachelors of Science in Business from

The Ohio State University.Surviving are his wife, Becky; son, Ryan Christy

of Bowling Green, Ohio; daughter, Tracy (Ron)Garber of Liberty Center, Ohio; three grandchildren,Zane, Morgan and Blake Garber; and two sisters,Carol (Joe) Jaggers of Camden, Michigan and PattyChristy of Archbold. He was preceded in death byboth parents, and brother, Tom.

Interment will be in the Archbold Cemetery. Thefamily requests that memorial contributions begiven to the Zane, Morgan and Blake Garber CollegeFund. Online condolences may be offered to thefamily at www.grisierfh.com. Grisier Funeral Homein Archbold has been entrusted with arrangements.

Lawrence Christy (1947 - 2014)Larry G. Johnston,

age 60, of Wauseon,passed away Tuesday,September 30, 2014, athis home, surrounded byhis family. Larry workedfor General Motors for38 years. He was also abasketball of cial andsoftball umpire for theOHSAA and a member ofUAW Local 14. He had apassion for athletics, ashe coached softball, gave

pitching lessons, and actively followed the De anceCollege Yellow Jackets and the University of ToledoRockets.

Larry was born in Jackson, Michigan, on June 17,1954, the son of Virgil and Barbara (Myers) Johnston,

Jr. On June 19, 1976 he married Debbie McCaskey,and she survives. Larry attended North ClintonMennonite Church in Wauseon.

Besides his wife Debbie, surviving are daughters,

Jennifer (Charlie) Bryan of Philadelphia, PA, and Justine Johnston of Wauseon; grandson, CooperBryan; brothers, Norm (Angie) Johnston of Surfside,SC and Jim (Diane) Johnston of Macomb, MI; brothersand sister-in-laws, Dan and Kym McCaskey of Adrian,MI, Chuck and Deanne Stock of St. Charles, MO,Doug and Amy McCaskey of Sylvania, OH, motherand father-in-law, Charles and Grace McCaskey ofMorenci, MI, aunt, Betty Ayers of Adrian, MI, as well asmany nieces, nephews and friends . He was preceded indeath by both of his parents.

Larry was a devoted husband, loving father andgrandfather and loyal friend, but to all a HERO for hishard fought, courageous battle with brain cancer. Hisfocus always remained on his family and his undyingfaith.

The family requests that memorial contributionsbe given to the NWOAL Line Drives for Larry AthleticScholarship Fund. Online condolences may be offeredto the family at www.grisierfh.com.

Larry G. Johnston (1954 - 2014)

Leone R. Meeks, age88, of Swanton, passedaway peacefully at herhome Thursday, October2, 2014, surrounded byher loving family. She wasborn January 15, 1926 tothe late Claude Young andDora (Mominee) Young.Leone attended ClayHigh School in Toledo.She married the lateClarence E. Red Meekson January 9, 1946 in

Angola, IN.Leone was a homemaker throughout her years. She

enjoyed gardening, caring for the yard and variousoutdoor landscaping projects. She is survived by herchildren; Connie (Wayne) Donaghue, Carol (Ron) Echler,Cheryl (Frank) Chapa, Cindy Meeks, Danny (Tammy)Meeks, 12 Grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren,brother, Irving Young and sister, Florence Jones. She

was preceded in death by her parents; husband of67 years, Red; brothers, Raymond, Arthur, Claude,Harry and Harold Young; and sisters, Dorothy Oppe,Elsie Cousino and Hazel Gillmore.

Those wishing a show of sympathy are asked toconsider contributions to the family, with a choiceof charity to be decided at a later date. Please visitwww.barnesfuneralchapel.com to send condolences toLeones family.

Leone R. Meeks (1926 - 2014)

Larry A Mercer, 75, of Montpelier, passedaway Saturday afternoon, October 4th in hishome. He was the husband of the former Mary B.Rademacher. As Larry requested there will be noservices held. Condolences may be made online atthethompsonfuneralhome.com

Larry A Mercer

Dorothy Mae Cook,98, of Montpelier passedaway Thursday, October2, 2014 at the De anceInpatient Hospice inDe ance, Ohio. She wasborn March 05, 1916 inHarbor Springs, Michiganto Frank A. and Clara M.(Funk) Rosemeier. Shewas a Montpelier residentmost of her life.

Dorothy workedfor Spangler Candy

Company in Bryan as a machine operator for 23 years, retiring in 1981. She was a member of theLiberty Bible Church in Pittsford, Michigan. Dorothywas a loving mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother.

Dorothy is survived by two sons: Chet (Delores)

Cook of West Unity and Jerry (Deborah) Cook of Ruby,South Carolina; seven daughters: Barbara (John) Tidmore of Arab, Alabama, Mary (Mark) Sandersof Edon, Ohio, Virginia (Mike) Cary of Highland,Michigan, Clara Jo (Roger) Hagemeyer of Casa Grande,Arizona, Shirley Cook of Watsontown, Pennsylvania,Rebecca Frechette of Lenoir City, Tennessee andRuth Ann Owens of Bryan; one daughter-in-law:Phyllis Cook of Bryan, one-half sister: Betty Pugsleyof Florida; twenty- ve grandchildren; thirty-onegreat grandchildren and numerous great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by herparents, one son: Garold Cook in May of 2003 andone brother: Louis Rosemeier.

Preferred donations are to the Liberty BibleChurch, Pittsford, Michigan. Condolences may bemade online at thethompsonfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy Mae Cook (1916 - 2014)


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EDON P.D.

No reports received at time ofpress.

STRYKER P.D.

(Sept 26) Assault(Sept 26) Traf c Citation - Speed(Sept 27) Found Property(Sept 27) Theft(Sept 27) Information Report(Sept 28) Disabled Vehicle(Sept 29) Traf c Warning - Speed

(Sept 29) Traf c Warning - Speed(Sept 30) Traf c Warning - StopSign(Sept 30) Traf c Citation - Speed(Sept 30) Forgery(Oct 1) Juvenile Problem(Oct 1) Theft(Oct 1) Traf c Warning - Left OfCenter(Oct 2) Traf c Warning - Speed(Oct 2) Traf c Warning - Speed(Oct 3) Traf c Warning - Speed(Oct 3) Traf c Warning - Speed

PIONEER P.D.


WEST UNITY P.D.

(Sept 22) Assist Fire Dept(Sept 22) Domestic Violence(Sept 22) 911 Hang Up(Sept 23) Driving Complaint/Left of Center (Warning)(Sept 23) Speed/Warning(Sept 23) Telephone Harass-ment(Sept 24) Truck Off Route/Warning(Sept 24) Traf c Crash/PrivateProperty(Sept 24)Juvenile Complaint(Sept 24) Unruly Juvenile(Sept 24) Expired Plates/Warn-ing(Sept 25) Traf c Complaint(Sept 25) Child Abuse(Sept 25) Child Abuse(Sept 25) Disorderly Conduct/Bench Warrant(Sept 26) Fraud(Sept 26) Theft(Sept 26) Traf c Complaint(Sept 26) Agency Assist(Sept 27) Speed/No OperatorsLicense (Citation)(Sept 27) No Tail Lights (Warn-ing)(Sept 27) Debris in Roadway(Sept 27) Soliciting WithoutPermit(Sept 27) Suspicious Person(Sept 27) Loud Music(Sept 27) Speed/Warning(Sept 28) Left of Center/Warn-ing(Sept 28) Dog at Large(Sept 28) Medical Emergency

MONTPELIER P.D.

Elyse R. Wilson, age 30, Mont-pelier, OH, was arrested on Sep-tember 28 for assault.

Robert J. Moats, age 28,Montpelier, OH, was arrestedon October 3 for assault. He wastaken to CCNO.

FAYETTE P.D.


WAUSEON POLICE

(Sept 25) 137 N Brunell St, Ani-mal Call(Sept 25) 810 N Shoop Ave, Lar-ceny(Sept 25) 864 N Fulton St, Sus-picious Vehicle(Sept 25) 1170 N Shoop Ave, Il-legal Dumping(Sept 26) 738 Fairway Dr, Acci-dent (Property Damage)(Sept 26) 725 S Shoop Ave, 911Hang Up Contact In Person(Sept 26) 1066 N Ottokee St,Stolen Car(Sept 26) 230 Clinton St, Inves-tigate Complaint(Sept 26) 318 E Chestnut St,

Threats/Haras sment(Sept 26) 380 Virginia Dr, AlarmDrop(Sept 26) Enterprise Ave @ WLinfoot St, Disabled Vehicle(Sept 27) 712 Lawrence Ave Unit2, Civil Matter

(Sept 27) 708 S Harvest Ln,Open Door on Vehicle(Sept 27) 485 E Airport Hwy,Hit-Skip(Sept 27) 147 N Franklin St, An-imal call(Sept 28) 230 Clinton St, Inves-

tigate Complaint(Sept 28) 1462 N Shoop Ave,Disabled Vehicle(Sept 28) 414 Cedar St, AnimalCall(Sept 28) 414 Cedar St, AnimalCall

(Sept 28) 712 Lawrence Ace Unit2, Threats/Harassment(Sept 28) 1445 N Shoop Ave,

Threatening Waitres s(Sept 28) 840 W Elm St Unit702, Investigate Complaint(Sept 29) 1495 N Shoop Ave,Alarm Drop(Sept 29) 840 W Elm St Apt 702,Investigate Complaint(Sept 29) 826 N Shoop Ave,Alarm Drop(Sept 29) 555 W Linfoot St, Ac-cident (Property Damage)(Sept 29) 650 E Linfoot St, Nar-cotics(Sept 29) 839 Lawrence, AlarmDrop(Sept 29) 116 Arrowhead Trail,Divets in Sidewalk(Sept 29) 615 Ottokee St, OpenDoor(Sept 29) 1120 N Shoop Ave Unit41, Investigate Complaint(Sept 29) 728 Fairway Dr Unit 1,Suicidal Threats(Sept 29) 13115 Deer Run Dr,Fire/Alarm(Sept 30) 200-B Fulton St, Sus-picious Activity(Sept 30) 840 W Elm St Unit902, Domestic Trouble(Sept 30) 840 W Elm St Unit908, Vandalism(Sept 30) 940 E Leggett St, 911Open Line(Sept 30) 104 W Chestnut Ct,

Threats/Harassment(Sept 30) Wabash St, FoundBike(Sept 30) 311 S Shoop Ave,Barking Dog(Oct 1) 450 Marshall St, 911Hang Up Contact In Person(Oct 1) 209 E Walnut St,

Threats/Harassment(Oct 1) 117 E ELm St, Larceny(Oct 1) 485 E Airport Hwy,Counterfeit Bill(Oct 2) 550 W Linfoot St, Suspi-cious Vehicle(Oct 2) OttokeeSt @ Wabash,Disabled Vehicle(Oct 2) Wabash St, Disabled Ve-hicle(Oct 2) 704 Fairway Dr Unit 102,Fraud

WILLIAMS COUNTY

CRIMINAL

Cavin E. Mcconnell, Public In-decency. Fine $250, Costs $119.No future violations within next2 years, no contact with victim.

Cavin E. Mcconnell, Public In-decency. Fine $250, Costs $45.No future violations within next2 years, no contact with victim.

Donald L. Shull, Pass BadCheck. Fine $100, costs $84. Nofuture violations within 2 years.Restitution $44.44 to prosecu-tor.

Angel Resler, Pass Bad Check.Fine $100, costs $84. No futureviolations within next 5 years.Restitution of $150 to prosecu-tor. No checking account for 5

years.Rebecca Fenstermaker, Dog

at Large. Fine $96, costs $79. Julie R. Simmons, Drug Para -

phernalia. Fine $150, costs $79. Teresa M. Taylor, Theft. Fine

$250, costs $84. No future vio-lations within next 2 years, nocontact with victim Wal-Mart.

Judy A. Wagner, Theft. Fine$250, costs $90. No future vio-lations within 2 years. Restitu-tion of $29.86 to Prosecutor.

Elyse R. Wilson, Assault. Fine$250, costs $210. 50 hourscommunity service. No futureviolations within 2 years. Resti-tution to prosecutor. No violentor threatening contact with vic-

tim.Amber Cavazos, Pass BadCheck. Fine $250, costs $84. Nofuture violations within 5 years.Restitution $46.59 to prosecu-tor. No checking account for 5

years.Christopher M. Aufdencamp,

Unlicensed Driver. Fine $300,costs $102.

Matthew W. Weber Jr, Dis-orderly Conduct. Fine $250,costs $99. No violations within2 years.

Antonio Gonzales Jr, ViolatePro Ord. Fine $300, costs $125.

Jail 180. No future violationswithin 5 years.

Antonio Gonzales Jr. Violate TPO. Fine $500, costs $119. Jail 180. No future violationswithin 5 years.

WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC

Ruby A. Guillen, 71/55 Speed.Fine $46, costs $79.

Andrew M. Brossia, 67/55

Speed. Fine $46, costs $82.50. James W. Heisler, 70/55

Speed. Fine $46, costs $82.50.Bonnie S. Wilks, Impr Start/

Back. Fine $50, costs $85.Laura J. Lewallen, 69/55

Speed. Fine $46, costs $79.

David R. Wagner, 71/55Speed. Fine $71.00, costs$82.50.

Kylie S. Reckner, 68/55Speed. Fine $46, costs $79.

Stacey J. Nungester, 75/55Speed. Fine $46, costs $79.

Keith A. Spruce, 85/70 Speed.Fine $46, costs $82.50.

Carl W. Yarger, 65/55 Speed.Fine $46, costs $79.

Chelsea M. Jenkins, 90/70Speed. Fine $46, costs $82.50.

Mauricio G. Gomez, 83/70Speed. Fine $46, costs $79.

Joshua A. Dixon, 86/70Speed. Fine $46, $87.50.

Jesus S. Sandoval, 83/70Speed. FIne $46, costs $82.50.

Amanda Mercer, 65/55 Speed.Fine $46, costs $79.

Michael F. Paffrath, 86/70Speed. Fine $46, costs $82.50.

Barbara J. Shi ey, 81/70Speed. Fine $46, costs $79.

Limor P. Makoul, 82/70Speed. Fine $46, costs $79.

FULTON COUNTY

TRAFFIC & CRIMINAL

Aaron C. Huffman, Delta, Nobrake lights. Costs $64.

Aaron C. Huffman, Delta,D.U.S. Costs $64.

Aaron C. Huffman, Delta, OVI.Fine $525, costs $88.

Amanda K. Collis, Reading MI,No Valid Operator License. Fine$200, costs $88.

Bret D. Campbell, Wauseon,OVI. Fine $575, costs $88.180 suspension, 180 days jail,$500 ne, no violations until2/7/2017. Not to consume orpossess drugs or alcohol for one

year.Bret D. Campbell, Wauseon,

66/55 Speed. Fine $25, costs$64.

Bret D. Campbell, Wauseon,Headlights. Fine $25, costs $64.

Otis D. Plassman, Wauseon,Phys Control. Fine $500, costs$88. CC Sanctions: 180 days

jail, $500 ne, no viola tions for2 years. 30 hrs community ser-vice.

Robert W. Chase, Archbold,

60/55 Speed. Fine $37, costs$88.Chelsea G. Rothfuss, West

Unity, OVI. Fine $500, costs$88. C/C sanctions: 180 daysand $575 ne. No violations for2 years. DIP and 30 hours com-munity service. ALS vacated.

Chelsea G. Rothfuss, WestUnity, Fail to Control. Costs $64.

Billy R. Boyd, Wauseon, OVI.Fine $500, costs $88. C/Csanctions: 180 days jail and$575 ne. No violations within2 years. DIP and 30 hours com-munity service. ALS vacated.

Billy R. Boyd, Wauseon, Failto Control. Costs $64.

Clayton P. Cameron, Wauseon,Special Vehicle. Fine $150,costs $88.

Jessie A. Rodriguez, Fayette,D.U.S. Costs $88.

Kori C. Degner, Toledo, 80/65Speed. Fine $150, costs $88.

Kenneth R. Locke Jr, Wauseon,Improper Backing. Fine $102,costs $88.

Imogene M. Buehrer,Wauseon, Fail to Control. Fine$102, costs $88.

Orlando Santiago, Archbold,69/55 Speed. Fine $37, costs$88.

Gregory D. Kinsman, Pioneer,69/55 Speed. Fine $37, costs$88.

Thomas E. Powers, Belleville,MI, 84/70 Speed. Fine $37,

costs $88.Laurie L. Stone, WentzvilleMO, 84/70 Speed. Fine $37,costs $88.

Leonel A. Campos, Chicago IL,94/70 Speed. Fine $100, Costs$88.

Michael E. Moran, Rock Is-land IL, 80/70 Speed. Fine $37,costs $88.

Cierra R. Hewes, Maumee OH,85/70 Speed. Fine $77, costs$88.

Derrick M. Walker, Cheboy-gan MI, 84/70 Speed. Fine $37,costs $88.

Sara N Bailey, Whitestown, IN,87/70 Speed. Fine $47, Costs$88.

Brad Woods, Des Plaines, IL,90/70 Speed. Fine $100, costs$88.

Edward M. Kochalski, PortClinton OH, 81/70 Speed. Fine$37, costs $88.

Michael S. Hornacek, LakeZurich, IL, 82/70 Speed. Fine

$37, costs $88.Crystal Harris, Wheaton IL,

90/70 Speed. Fine $100, costs$88.

Basthi E. Reyes, Archbold,Improper Backing. Fine $102,costs $88.

Kenneth P. Service, BethelPark PA, 81/70 Speed. Fine $37,costs $88.

Michael L. Ahrens, Daven-port, IA, 83/70 Speed. Fine $37,costs $88.

Brennan P. Crane, HomerGlen IL, 86/70 Speed. Fine $47,costs $88.

Eric F. Long, Chicago IL,83/70 Speed. Fine $37, costs$88.

Chidozie C. Dike, BrookhavenPA, 103/70 Speed. Fine $150,costs $88.

Roberta M. Eisenberg, Flush-ing NY, 88/70 Speed. Fine $47,costs $88.

FULTON COUNTY

SHERIFFS OFFICE

Sheriff Roy E. Miller an-nounces that the Fulton Coun-ty Sheriffs Of ce conducted aHigh Visibility Blitz, designatedHomecoming Blitz. This Blitzwas worked in conjunctionwith the Evergreen High SchoolHomecoming Football Game andDance. The Blitz started on Sep-tember 26, 2014 and ended onSeptember 27, 2014. Deputieswho worked this Blitz made 37traf c stops and issued 2 cita-tions. The two citations were is-sued for speed violations. Depu-ties also issued 39 warnings tomotorists. The High VisibilityBlitz is paid from a grant thatthe Sheriffs Of ce has receivedfrom the Ohio Department ofPublic Safety. Sheriff Miller andhis deputies are dedicated toprotecting the citizens of FultonCounty and the motorists whotravel its highways. This grantallows for extra patrol to enforcetraf c laws that will increasesafety of motorists on the road-way in areas that are prone toa higher number of serious andfatal crashes.

Sheriff Roy E. Miller announc-es that the Fulton County Sher-iffs Of ce is conducting a HighVisibility Traf c Blitz, designat-ed as Homecoming Blitz whichstarted on October 3, 2014 and

will end on October 26, 2014. The Sheriffs Of ce will be work-ing this Blitz in correspondencewith the Wauseon, Archbold,and Delta High School Home-coming Football Games andDances. Deputies will be work-ing various hours and locationsnear Wauseon, Archbold, andDelta High Schools during thisBlitz. The Sheriffs Of ce will beprimarily looking for impaireddriving violations. Sheriff Millerand his deputies are dedicatedto protecting the citizens of Ful-ton County and the motoristswho travel its highways. ThisBlitz is being funded from agrant that was awarded to theFulton County Sheriffs Of cefrom the Ohio Department ofPublic Safety. The grant paysfor extra patrol to enforce traf claws that will increase the safe-ty of motorists on roadways inareas that are prone to a high-er number of serious and fatalcrashes.

FULTON COUNTY

COMMON PLEAS

Several individuals were sen-tenced recently in the FultonCounty Common Pleas Courtaccording to county prosecutorScott A. Haselman.

Amanda Bowser, age 33, ofDelta, OH, previously pled guiltyto Grand Theft and Forgery. Be-

tween December 14, 2012 and June 26, 2013, while employedby Deardorf Property Manage-ment as an on-site manager forapartment complexes in Deltaand Archbold, she stole cash.On January 20, 2013, she forgeda deposit receipt form and/or aresident certi cation for one ofthe tenants. Judge James E.Barber sentenced Ms. Bowserto 2 years of community controland ordered her to pay pros-ecution costs and attorney fees,make restitution of $241.00 toa victim, have no contact withDeardorf Property Manage-ment employees or properties,seek and maintain employment,make restitution of $5,100 to

Travelers Insurance Company,and serve 5 days in CCNO, withcredit for 2 days served, within60 days. Failure to comply couldresult in Ms. Bowser spending10 months in prison.

Christian Lantz, 42, Fayette,

OH, along with his wife, TonyaLantz, 48, each previously pledguilty to Grand Theft. BetweenMay 1, 2009 and April 31, 2012,they received bene ts from theFulton County Departmentof Job and Family Services to

which they were not entitled. Judge Barber sentenced Mr.Lantz to 5 years of communi-ty control and ordered him topay prosecution costs, obtainhis GED, seek and maintainemployment, make restitution

jointly and severally with Tonyain the amount of $15,092.00,and serve 6 days in CCNO, withcredit for 6 days served. JudgeBarber sentenced Mrs. Lantzto 5 years community controland ordered her to make res-titution jointly and severallywith Christian for $15,092.00,seek and maintain employment,and serve 5 days in CCNO withcredit for 5 days served. Failureto comply could result in bothof them serving 10 months inprison.

Shawn Laver, 23, of LibertyCenter, OH, previously pleadguilty to Theft. On February7, 2014, he stole a credit cardfrom a Delta man. Judge Bar-ber sentenced Mr. Laver to 2

years of community control andordered him to have no con-tact with the victim, pay pros-ecution costs and attorney fees,pay a $250.00 ne, stay out ofbars/taverns, not possess alco-hol and/or drugs, abide by an11:00 PM to 6:00 AM curfew,successfully complete drug/al-cohol treatment, forfeit his 2008Crysler Sebring, and spend 4days in CCNO with credit for 4days served. Failure to complycould result in Mr. Laver serving7 months in prison.

Samuel Sorrell, 27, previouslypled guilty to Aggravated Traf-

cking in Drugs. According toFulton County Prosecutor ScottHaselman, on or about January22, 2014, Mr. Sorrell sold or of-fered to sell a drug in the vicin-ity of a juvenile. Judge James E.Barber sentenced Mr. Sorrell toserve 24 months in prison. TheCourt ordered that Mr. Sorrellpay prosecution costs, court-appointed counsel fees, and anyother fees. The Court also sus-pended his drivers license for

six months.Andrew W. Parks, age 25, pre-viously pled guilty to Traf ckingin Heroin and Possession of Her-oin. According to Fulton CountyProsecutor Scott A. Haselman,on or about March 15, 2014 andApril 22, 2014, Mr. Parks soldand/or possessed heroin. Judge

James E. Barber sentencedMr. Parks to two years of com-munity control. He ordered Mr.Parks to pay prosecution costsand counsel fees; pay restitu-tion of $150 to the MAN Unit;pay a ne of $250; not consumeor possess alcoholic beveragesor illegal drugs; not enter barsor taverns; successfully com-plete the SEARCH Program ata corrections center in BowlingGreen; seek and maintain em-ployment; and abide by a 10:00PM to 6:00 AM curfew. His driv-ers license was suspended forsix months. Failure to abide bythese conditions could result inMr. Parks serving 20 months inprison.

FULTON COUNTY

CRIME STOPPERS

The Fulton County CrimeStopper Program would like

your help in solving the fol-lowing crimes:

Authorities are investigatinga break-in at 25126 County

Road F, Archbold. On Septm- ber 27, 2014, the homeowner reported that power toolswere taken from a pole build- ings on the property. Missingis a Hasavarna weed eater, aHasqavarna chain saw and 2chains, a chain for a pull saw,and some oil. Total value ofstolen items is $568.

If you have any informationconcerning these crimes thatcould lead to the arrest andincarceration of the person(s)involved, please contact theFulton County Crime Stop-per Hotline. Anyone with in-formation about these or anyother felony will be eligiblefor a reward of up to $1,000cash. Call is con dential andanonymous. The number tocall day or night is 1-800-255-1122, toll free.

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MORE POLICE NEWS MORE GENERAL AREA NEWS

Archbold, OH On October 17 and18 families from throughout the regionare invited to gather at Sauder Village tocelebrate fall by taking an evening train

ride, decorating pumpkins and cookies,making a fall-themed craft, and muchmore! Reservations are now being takenfor the fth annual Fall Family FunNight - a memorable way to celebratefall at Sauder Village

There is something magical aboutbeing in the Historic Village after hours,shared Kim Krieger, Media Relations.This evening program providesfamilies with a special opportunity tocreate special memories while enjoyingtraditional fall activities at SauderVillage.

The evening program includes a trainride on the Erie Express and a hay ridein the tractor driven trolley. At Natives& Newcomers guests will learn aboutNative American life and make a cordagebracelet. Throughout the evening guestscan also make a fall-themed craft totake home, enjoy pumpkin and cookie

decorating, and warm-up with hotcocoa.

Pre-registration and pre-payment arerequired for this special fall program that

will be held from 6:00-9:00 p.m. eachevening. The program cost is $12.00 foradults, $7.00 for students ages 4-16 andchildren 3 and under are free. Specialrates are available for members, lodgingguests and groups of 14 or more.

For more information or to registerfor the Fall Family Fun Night Programvisithttp://www.saudervillage.org/Creativity/Events/Fall_Family_Fun_ Nights.asp or call 800.590.9755.

There are many other activitiesplanned at Historic Sauder Villagethrough the end of October. Some ofthe special fall events include Fall onthe Farm and Scout Day October 11,Community Health Day/Fulton CountyCommunity Appreciation Day October18 and Woodcarvers Show & SaleOctober 25 and 26.

INFORMATION PROVIDED

Make Special Memories At Sauder Village Fall Family Fun Night

Medicare Open Enrollment OpportunitiesOffered Through Fulton County Senior Center

The Fulton County Senior Centeris offering many opportunities forassistance to seniors who are enrollingin or are already enrolled in Medicarethroughout October and November2014. The Medicare Open Enrollmentperiod opens on October 15th and endsDecember 7th, 2014.

It is very important for seniors totake part in Open Enrollment to makesure that their plans are working thebest for them, states Cheryl Witt, FultonCounty Senior Center Assistant Director.Last year I was able to help seniors savean average of $551 per person on theirMedicare Open Enrollment dollars. Wittnotes that the Fulton County SeniorCenter, Wauseon site, will be holdinga Medicare Check-Up Day in Octoberas well as many other opportunities forone-on-one appointments throughoutthe county during the open enrollmentperiod.

What can be done during OpenEnrollment?

-Change from Original Medicare to aMedicare Advantage Plan and visa versa

-Switch from one Medicare AdvantagePlan to another Medicare Advantage Plan

-Switch from a Medicare AdvantagePlan that does not offer drug coverageto a Medicare Advantage Plan that offersdrug coverage and visa versa

-Join a Medicare Prescription DrugPlan

-Switch from one MedicarePrescription Drug Plan to anotherMedicare Prescription Drug Plan

-Drop your Medicare prescriptiondrug coverage completely

All changes made will take effect on January 1, 2015.

The following Mobile Of ce

appointments are available free ofcharge:

October 17 at Swanton Site (10-2)October 21 Wauseon Senior Center (10-2)

October 23 at Wyse Commons (9-3)October 28 at Evergreen Library (10-2)November 6 at Swanton Library (10-6)

November 13 at Fayette Site (10-2)November 18 at Delta Site (10-2)

November 20 at Wyse Commons (9-3)November 25 at Evergreen Library (10-2)

To make an appointment, contactCheryl Witt at 419-337-9299. The aboveinformation is also available on theFulton County Senior Centers Website atwww.fultoncountyoh.com/seniorcenter

To receive noti cations and updatesregarding upcoming Senior Center

events via email or text, please visit www.fultoncountyoh.com and click the NotifyMe tab located on the home page.


The Wauseon PoliceDepartment is warningbusinesses and residentsthat counterfeit $20 billsare circulating throughWauseon. On October 1,

the Police Departmenttook a report ofcounterfeit money beingused at the Wauseon Wal-Mart. The suspect madea signi cant purchaseusing the counterfeitmoney. The WauseonPolice Department isasking businesses andresidents to be a littlemore vigilant with theirtransactions and lookover the change theyare receiving back. If

you do come across anycurrency that appears tobe counterfeit, report it

immediately to the store.If you wait, you will be outwhatever is counterfeit.

Some of the items tocheck are the securityfeatures in the currency.Some of those featuresare magnetic strip, feel/texture of the currency andquality of print. Attachedis a link to the U.S. SecretService for identi cationof Counterfeitmoney. http://www.

secretservice.gov/money_ detect.shtml

Shown in the pictureis the suspect that usedcounterfeit money. Thesuspect was drivinga small red/maroonhatchback vehicle.

Anyone with the nameof the suspect or hisidentity, please contactthe Wauseon PoliceDepartment at 419-335-3821.


Police Warn Of CounterfeitMoney Usage In Wauseon

The Trustees of the Fulton CountyCrime Stopper program have authorizeda reward of $250 to be paid to a Deltacouple for information they providedregarding an attempted burglary. Theywere able to give authorities a descriptionof a suspicious vehicle and driver. Thatinformation led to an indictment being

led against Seth Bowser of Delta for

Attempted Burglary. Mr. Bowser iscurrently serving a 16-month prisonsentence. The Trustees commend thisfamily for their brave actions and arepleased to recognize them for theirefforts. Community involvement doesmake a difference in the ght againstcrime.


Fulton County Crime Stopper

Trustees Award Delta Couple For Information Leading To Indictment

(Edgerton) The De ance Postof the Ohio State Highway Patrol isinvestigating a two vehicle crash, whichoccurred US 6 near milepost 7 in Center

Township. A 1996 Dodge Ram pickup,driven by Joel Birky, age 23, of 10157CR 17-75 West Unity, Ohio had beenwestbound on US 6, when the driverattempted to pass a semi. Mr. Birkyfailed to see an eastbound 2004 PontiacGrand Am, driven by Alexis Gors, age21, of 870 Summit Street De ance,

Ohio. Both drivers attempted to avoidthe crash by going off of the south sideof the roadway but struck head-on.

A front seat occupant, Cody L.

Rochester, of 870 Summit StreetDe ance, Ohio, along with bothdrivers were transported to the BryanCommunity Hospital. Seat beltsappeared to not have been in use at thetime of the crash. Both vehicles receivedheavy front end damage and were towedfrom the scene. The crash remainsunder investigation.

The Post units were assisted at thescene by the Bryan Fire Department,Williams County Sheriffs Department,

Edgerton Police Department andWilliams County EMS.INFORMATION PROVIDED

Ohio State Highway Patrol Investigating Two

Vehicle Crash On US 6


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When the weather be-gins to grow cold, individu-als turn to supplementalforms of heat for a varietyof reasons. The rising costof home ownership as wellas escalating fuel prices of-ten set people on a searchfor the least expensive andmost ef cient ways to keepcomfortable during the coldweather season. Space heat-ers, wood-burning stoves,and replaces are amongthe more common and pop-ular supplemental heatingsources.

The same heating sourc-es that can be cost-effectiveand safe when used correct-ly can become hazardouswhen safety guidelines arenot followed. The NationalFire Prevention Associationstates that in 2010 heatingequipment was involved inan estimated 57,100 report-ed home structure res inthe United States alone, re-sulting in 490 deaths, 1,540injuries and $1.1 billionin direct property damage.

These res accounted for 16percent of all reported home

res.In an effort to prevent

property damage or loss oflife, homeowners shouldfollow the safety guidelinesthat come with a supple-mental heating device. Also,simple steps can prevent reand injury.

Test smoke alarmsmonthly to ensure they arein proper working order.Should a malfunction of aheating appliance occur ora re start, a smoke alarmcould be your rst indicatorof a problem.

Keep anything that canburn at least 3 feet awayfrom any heating equip-ment, including a furnace,a wood stove, portable spaceheaters, or a replace.

Consider the use of agate or another obstruc-tion to keep children andpets several feet away froma space heater or anotherappliance that can easily beknocked over.

Never use fuel-burningappliances without properroom venting to the outdoorsto prevent carbon monoxidepoisoning.

Only use the fuel rec -ommended by the productmanufacturer.

When making a re in astove or replace, never use

ammable liquids to start oraccelerate the re.

A wood-, pellet- orcoal-burning stove shouldbe burned very hot at leasttwice a day for about 30minutes to reduce the creo-sote buildup in the chimneyor ue.

Chimneys should beprofessionally cleaned at thebeginning of each use sea-son.

Do not use an oven toheat the home while it is inthe on position.

Electric space heatersshould be kept away fromwalls, curtains and furni-ture.

All supplemental heat -

ing sources should beturned off or extinguishedbefore leaving the house orgoing to bed.

Carbon monoxide de -tectors should be installedin every level of the home.Install the detectors close toall bedrooms. Carbon mon -oxide is a colorless, odorlessgas that cannot be detectedeasily. It quickly robs thebody of oxygen and can befatal when present in highamounts.

Any stationery spaceheating equipment or HVACsystem should be installedby professionals and in-spected so that it adhereswith local building codes.

This is to ensure your safetyas a homeowner.

Use safety screens infront of replaces.

Make sure the damperis open every time you lighta re.

Do not move a heaterwhile it is hot or ll it withfuel at this time.

Cinders and ashesshould be cleaned routinelyfrom stoves and replacesand stored away from thehome in a heat-safe contain-er until cool.

Never position an elec -tric heater next to a watersource.

Extension cords shouldnot be used unless abso-lutely necessary. The cordsshould be heavy duty andmeet the draw of the unit.

Children should not beallowed to touch or play nearany heating appliances. Donot leave children or petsunattended in a room witha re or space heater going.

Before investing in aheating unit, homeown-ers should consider addingmore insulation to homesor caulking drafty windowsand doors as a method towarming a home.

Whether out of neces-sity or just to provide anadded measure of warmthto a home, many people usesupplemental heating appli-ances frequently during thewinter. Emphasizing safetywhen using such devicescan prevent many of the

re hazards associated withthese devices.


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Fire Prevention WeekOctober 5 - 11, 2014

A house re can engulf and destroy ahome in a matter of minutes. Even with thefast-acting response of re ghters, a homethat has caught re may be irreparablydamaged by ames, soot, and water. Fireis no laughing matter and it behooves ho-meowners to take precautions to reprooftheir homes as much as possible.

The Centers for Disease Control andPrevention state that although death andinjuries caused by residential res have de -clined gradually during the past several de-cades, re-related deaths continue to posea signi cant health hazard. In 2010, it isestimated that someone died in a re every169 minutes in the United States alone. Aperson was injured by re every 30 min -utes, according to the National Fire Pro-tection Association, Fire Analysis and Re-search Division. The Canadian Associationof Fire Chiefs estimates an average of 375people die every year from res in Canada,mostly from smoke inhalation.

Most res are largely preventable. Thefollowing are a few reproo ng measuresfor safety-conscious homeowners.

Install smoke detectors and checkthe batteries regularly. Smoke inhalationcauses many re-related deaths. A smokedetector should be installed outside ofevery bedroom and on every level of thehouse. Dont install a smoke detector neara window, door or forced-air register, wheredrafts could interfere with the detectorsoperation. Be sure to routinely check thatevery smoke detector is working properly.

Have a re extinguisher in an easilyaccessible location. Ideally, there shouldbe a re extinguisher in every room of thehome, but at the least keep one wherever

re is used regularly, such as a kitchen orby a replace. Ensure the re extinguisheris charged and that you understand how tooperate it.

Remove combustible materials fromaround the house. Do not allow old cloth -ing, rags, newspapers, or cardboard boxesto accumulate around the house. Discardnewspapers and magazines as quickly aspossible and be careful to avoid storinganything too close to heaters, furnaces orelectrical equipment.

Adhere to the recommended wattage inlamps and lighting xtures. Do not exceedthe recommended bulb wattage for lightsaround the house. There may be overheat-ing or shorting that can lead to re.

Look for reproof interior decor items.

Nowadays, carpeting and furniture can becoated with reproof chemicals. The addedinvestment may be worth it in the long run.

Do not leave candles unattended.Many people like the look and aroma thatcandles provide. Candles also provide emer -gency illumination in the event of a poweroutage. Candles can be easily knockedover and start a re. In fact, candles areone of the top causes of house res. Neverleave a candle unattended, even for a shortamount of time. And certainly never go tosleep without extinguishing a candle.

Keep the chimney clean. Inspect thechimney ue regularly and have it cleanedto prevent an abundance of residual burnt

material from accumulating. This creosotecan catch re itself. Use a re-resistant roo ng material. A

roof should be made from metal, clay or as-phalt tiles. Trim any overhanging branchesor vegetation to reduce the amount of com-bustible material nearby.

Have a re-safe wall behind woodheaters. A brick wall or another reproofmaterial should be used on any walls thathouse a wood- or gas-burning appliance foradded safety.

Verify electrical safety. Extensioncords and power strips should be kept toa minimum, and the outlets should notbe overloaded. Replace fuses properly anddont be afraid to call a certi ed electricianto verify you are correctly set up.

By making a few tweaks in and aroundthe house, a homeowner can decrease thelikelihood of a re.

Discover The Ways To Fireproof A Home

PROVIDE A WARNING ... Smoke inhalationcauses many re-related deaths. Properly

installed smoke detectors can give time toget out of a house.

Christmas trees are abeloved staple of the holi-day season. But as beau-tiful and inspiring asChristmas trees can be, itsimportant that men, wom-en and children exercisecaution around trees so noaccidents occur. The fol-lowing are some Christmastree safety tips courtesy ofthe National Fire ProtectionAssociation.

Choose the right tree. The tree you choose can

go a long way toward en-suring the tree will makeit through the season ac-cident-free. Arti cial treesshould be identi ed on theirlabels as re retardant. A

freshly cut tree should havefresh, green needles that donot fall off when the tree istouched.

Do not place the treenear a heat source.

Keep the tree clearof exits. A Christmas treeshould never be placed in aspot that bars an exit.

Add water to the treestand every day. A dry treeis a signi cant safety risk.

Inspect lights beforedecorating the tree. All

Christmas lights should beinspected before they arehung on the tree. Replaceany loose or burned outbulbs, and inspect cordsto make sure they are not

worn down or frayed. Use appropriate lights.

Many lights are exclusive toindoor or outdoor use, so besure to use the appropriatelights for your indoor tree.

Turn lights off beforegoing to bed. The lights onthe tree should always beturned off before going tobed or leaving your home toprevent re.

Properly discard thetree. Trees that have driedout pose a considerable re

risk, so its best to discarda tree when it starts to dropneedles. Do not place a dis -carded tree in the garageor lean it up against yourhome.

According to the National Fire Protec-tion Association, 92 percent of all civilianstructure re deaths in 2011, the most re -cent year for which statistics are available,resulted from home structure res. Notsurprisingly, kitchens are the leading areaof origin for home structure res. Forty-two percent of such res, which peak dur -

ing the dinner hours between 5 p.m. and8 p.m., began in the kitchen. And whilesmoke alarms may not prevent res, theycan prevent deaths stemming from homestructure res. Three out of ve reportedhome deaths resulted from res in homeswith no smoke alarms or homes withsmoke alarms that were not in operation.

Stay Safe With Supplemental Heating

SUPPLEMENT HEAT SAFELY ... Wood-burning stoves are just one method of supplemental heating that should beused in a safe manner.

Celebrate With Safety Around Your Tree This Season

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People rely on re and smoke detectors to help keep them safe intheir homes. Though re and smoke alarms are effective, a rm resafety plan that will keep everyone calm should a re occur couldmake the difference between life and death.

The U.S. Fire Administration says that more than 3,500Americans die each year in res, while roughly 18,300 more men,women, and children are injured each year. Cooking accounts for

the greatest percentage of residential res, followed by arson. Dryervent res are also a big concern. FEMA says that smoke, rather thanthe res ames, is responsible for 75 percent of all deaths by re.

In addition to physical injury and material damage, res cancause a host of problems. Psychological distress, monetary damagesand loss of pets may come with res. Loss of irreplaceable personalitems is also a concern. Although res can be devastating, theyrealso highly preventable, and smoke alarms and a home re safety

plan are two precautionary measures everyone should take.Creating an evacuation plan doesnt have to be complicated.

Such a plan can be established in a few minutes and then reinforcedthrough practice every so often to keep everyone fresh on what to do.

Begin by assessing the layout of the home. Figure out the two best exits from the home.

If your home doesnt have two doors, invest in a re ladder sothat one of the windows can be a point of exit.

Know how to gain access to the exits, including the best pathto take to avoid injury. Its a good idea to consider a few differentscenarios. A kitchen adjacent to the upstairs staircase may becomeengulfed in ames and make exit by way of staircase impossible. Just

because you have doors to the outside doesnt mean theyll presentthe best type of exit.

Sketch out the layout of the home and the escape plan. Smokecan make it dif cult to know up from down. Be sure everyone canreach the exits even if vision is obstructed. Try it with your eyesclosed.

Check re alarms routinely, and change batteries at least everyyear.

Make sure windows can be easily opened if they are an exit point.

Make note of who will be helping children or the elderly outof the home.

Establish a place where the family will meet outdoors. This

area should be far enough awayfrom the home so that everyonewill be safe from smoke, amesand falling debris. Fires mayignite fuel explosions, so be surethe meeting spot is a good dealaway.

Children should beinstructed to run to the meetingspot immediately withoutwaiting behind for anyone tocatch up. No one should reenterthe home after arriving at themeeting spot.

Do a few practice runs sothat everyone will be accustomedto getting out quickly.

While in most cases it is better to escape and let the redepartment extinguish a fire,in the event of a small fire,occupants may be able to stanch it with a personal re extinguisher.Follow the acronym PASS to properly put out the re. PULL the pin in the extinguisher. AIM the nozzle or hose at the base of the ames. SQUEEZE the trigger. SWEEP the foam across the re base; do not just aim in one

place.Fire safety is very important. In conjunction with smoke alarms,

a re safety plan can help everyone get out alive.

PLAN ... Keeping family members safe from re involves establi shinga re safety plan.

KNOW LED GE ... Knowing

how to properly use a fireextinguisher can stop a small refrom becoming large and out ofcontrol.

Candles are one of the easiest and most effective waysto add aroma and ambiance to a home. While many peo-ple would like to use scented candles in their homes, theymay be weary of the re risk. However, candle-related

res appear to be on the decline.It is estimated that candles are used in seven out of

10 American households and that people spend around$2 billion annually on candles, according to the NationalCandle Association. Candles can be used for aromather-apy or to make a room feel more cozy. People who areanticipating a weather event that may knock out electricalpower also rely on candles as an alternative light source.

Although using candles can lead to res, the NCA re -ports that candle-related res have dropped to their low -

est level in roughly 10 years. Data shows candle resdropped by nearly 50 percent between 2001 and 2010. Thats thanks in part to the industrys safety standardsand consumer education efforts.

According to a Home Candles Fires report issued bythe National Fire Protection Association, there were ap -proximately 9,600 accidental candle res in 2010, the lat -est year for which gures are available, compared to apeak of 18,900 in 2001. The statistics are based on data

reported by the federal governments National Fire Inci -dence Reporting System and NFPAs survey.

While candle res tend to peak during the holiday sea -son, when candles are an integral part of holiday deco-rating, candles are widely burned throughout the year,including during outdoor gatherings in the summertime.

To reduce the risk of re when using candles, considerthese guidelines.

Trim the wick to 1/4 inch each time before burning. . Use a candle holder speci cally designed for candle

use. It should be sturdy and heat-resistant. Avoid drafts, vents or air currents that can cause

rapid or uneven burning and excessive dripping. Never leave a burning candle unattended.

Do not burn candles by or on anything that mightcatch re. Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets. Follow the manufacturers recommendations. Dont touch or move a burning candle. Always keep a candle within sight. Extinguish all candles before bed or if you feel sleepy.When used safely, candles make a welcome addition

to a home.

Simple Steps For Candle Safety

Fire Prevention WeekOctober 5 - 11, 2014


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WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO - THE EDON COMMERCIAL

1986 Edon Student Librarians

STUDENT LIBRARIANS ... Kneeling: Brian Siebenaler and Nan Moulder. SecondRow: Todd Kissinger, Donna Parrott, Tracy Henderickson, Dawn Burlew,Melinda Oyer, Alice Williams. Third Row: Advisor Mrs. Culbertson, Chris Boling,

Teddie Gambler, Bill Lovejoy, Dustin Favourite. Missing: Yvonne Mocherman.

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Miss Florence Eyester is clerk-ing in the Gladding Store.

60 YEARS AGOOCTOBER 1954

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Luke, Mr.and Mrs. Kinzer, Mr. and Mrs. Mar-vin Rockey, Mr. and Mrs. OrvilleRockey, and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Har-roff, Jr. met for Mrs. Richard Lukesbirthday.

Edons Treblearies, sponsoredby the Edon Lions Club, will go toNew York today to participate in anational barbershop contest. SweetAdeline, Inc. Lion Charles Huard isfurnishing transportation for thegirls.

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Lautzenhiserentertained with a birthday partySunday for the pleasure of theirdaughter Karen. Ten guests werepresent and a ne potluck dinneras served to the group.


The fth grade and their teach -er, Eleanor Lesnet, went on a eldtrip Monday. They were guidedaround Lake LaSuAnn by Mrs. Lo-retta Kohl and room mothers, PatSlagel and Glenna Robison andbus driver Dewayne Fox.

Names of members of the newlyorganized Student Council at EdonHigh School were announced re-cently. The Student Council wasorganized this fall and memberswere selected by the faculty.


Miss Emily Foster is the newband director at the Bryan HighSchool. Miss Foster makes all herown shows. Each show has a drill,dance and feature number whichgives a variety.

The Edon Church of Chris would

like to proclaim this Sunday, Octo-ber 27 as Jerry Borton Day. Thepurpose of this special say is toraise funds for buying a wheelchairthat will t in the Borton van.

ADDITIONAL EDON NEWS ON PAGE 8

PHOTO AND INFORMATION PROVIDED DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ... LeRoy and Marilyn (Kinnison) Held arehaving their 60th Wedding Anniversary. The couple were married on October 9,1954 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Blakeslee. Their adult children, Lucinda(Allen) Faulhaber, Edon; Deborah (Marc) Grisier, Toledo; Sandra (Paul) Reese,Raleigh, NC; Robert Held, Carmel, IN and their children hosted a catered Chipotlemeal honoring the couple at their home on an earlier date. They are greatly blessedwith 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Edon Couple Celebrate 60thWedding Anniversary

Bombers Steakhouse Hosts Bene t For WolfeBy: T.J. Hug

THE VILLAGE REPORTER

Given the nature of Edon and the peo-ple who live there, it should come as nosurprise that they would rally around him.

After all, Lee Wolfe is one of their own.Wolfe, a Bomber native, worked at the

Menards Distribution Center in HolidayCity when it happened. A board fell from amachine and fractured his skull in severalplaces, giving him severe head trauma. Asbad as his injuries were, they could havebeen much, much worse.

He was very lucky, claimed Lee's fa-ther, Chad Ordway.

Indeed, the board could have donemuch more damage to his skull, and veryeasily might have lead to his death. In-stead, he's not only alive, but recoveringas well. There will come a time when hecan actually go back to working.

That is amongst Wolfe's largest obsta-cles at the moment, actually - his inabil-ity to work. Edon residents have ralliedaround him since the incident, with localestablishments such as the town's branchof Slattery's Gas Station taking up collec-tions for him.

Edon villagers took that assistance a

step further on September 27, as a bene twas held for Wolfe at the Bombers Saloonand Steakhouse. People gathered at theeatery to show their support both morallyand nancially.

Those in attendance were treated topulled pork, cheesy potatoes, macaronisalad, and baked beans, served buffet-style in the back of the Steakhouse. A si-lent auction was also held, as well as a50/50 drawing, a cornhole tournament,and a blind draw with proceeds going toWolfe.

DJ Jeff Clark provided music for theday, though there was plenty of live enter-tainment as well. The Back Up Band and

The Double Cross'd Band both rocked thestage of the Saloon. A karoke contest wasalso held.

Patrons around the Steakhouse worespecial shirts sold during the event. Theshirts refer to Wolfe as The Hard HeadedOne.

Given what had happened to Wolfe,and why a bene t was needed in the rstplace, the phrase seemed oddly appropri-ate.

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COME ON IN ... Edon residents pile into the Bombers Saloon and Steakhouse to sup-port the Lee Wolfe Bene t. Special Mr. Lees Crew shirts were sold as part of the fundraising campaign.

PHOTOS BY T.J. HUG, STAFF JUST LIKE OLD TIMES ... Enjoying their time at the bar, Edon patrons talk amongstthemselves while attending the Lee Wolfe Bene t.

ROCK THE HOUSE ... The Back Up Band rocks out on the stage of the Bombers Saloonand Steakhouse.


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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11THWest Unity Fall Fest (See page 13for a detailed listing of events.)Archbold Fall Fest (See page 20for a detailed listing of events.)Williams County Historical Soci -ety Fall Fest 10:00AM - 4:00 PMFayette Schools Family Fun Day9:00 AM - 8:30 PMEdgerton Fall FestChloe Merrilat and WilliamsCounty Cancer Assistance Bene tSquare Dance 5:00 PM - 9:00 PMEdon Fire HallEdon School Board Special PublicMeeting 10:00 AMWauseon Crossroads EvangelicalChurch Habitat Home Run 9:00AM

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I'll be at every meeting.

So says Allyson Hutchison, a memberof the North Central Book Club. The group met for the second time

ever on Friday, with three studentsin attendance. Discussing the bookDivergent, the group aimed to capitalizeon the success of big budget Hollywoodmovies based on books to inspirestudents to read.

In an effort to jump start the club, thefour teachers comprising the Junior High

and High School English Departmenthave joined forces to achieve theirgoal. Mary Boots, Tana Kappen, KelliHills, and Carolyn Hopper, all English

Teachers at North Central, will all takepart in the group.

The Book Club met last month,deciding on Divergent as their frst bookto discuss. At the conclusion of themeeting, members selected The Maze astheir next book.

According to Mrs. Hopper, the goal isfor word of mouth to spread informationabout the club to the students of North

Central.We're hoping the

students will start talking,and word will get outabout us.

With three enthusiasticmembers already onboard, the students of

North Central are sure tohear all about the NorthCentral Book Club.

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

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PHOTO BY T.J. HUG, STAFF BOOK CLUB ... Pictured from left to right: Front Row, Seated Austin Echler. BackRow Allyson Hutchison, Brooke Bryan, and Mrs. Carolyn Hopper.

Meet author Victor A. Baird on Tuesday, October 21st at 6:00 pm atthe Edon Branch Library. Mr. Bairdwill be promoting his historical bookRailroading on the Wabash FourthDistrict.

Built as the Wabash RailroadsChicago Extension and an integralpart of the shortest railroad betweenDetroit and Chicago, the FourthDistrict through Northwest Ohioand Northern Indiana has a colorfulhistory. It was the frst WabashDistrict dieselized (1950) and homeof the last mixed train in Indiana(1962). In addition to an illustrated,researched history, dating back to1891, Railroading on the WabashFourth District tells the story in the

words of railroaders that workedthe line and folks that rememberit. This book includes hundreds ofphotographs, maps, illustrations,diagrams, timetables, track charts,

and so much more. As a bonus, thepostscript chapter provides an up-date on what happened to the railroadafter the 1964 Wabash lease to Norfolk& Western.

Victor A. Baird will be speakingon the history of the Wabash FourthDistrict, as well as signing andselling copies of his book, whichcontains information on Edon andthe Williams County area. This isthe perfect program for history buffsand railroad enthusiasts. If you areunable to attend the book signing

you can purchase Railroading on theWabash Fourth Districtonline at www.erstwhilepublications.com.

The Edon Branch Library is locatedat 105 S. Michigan Street. For more

information, please contact librarymanager Cyndi Jewell at 419-272-2839.


Meet Author Victor A. Baird At The Edon Branch Library

MORE EDON AREA NEWS

Williams County Historical Society

F a l l F e s t October 11 10 AM - 4 PM

at the museum 611 East Main Street, Montpelier(adjacent to the fairgrounds) 419-485-8200

Join us for a day filled with fun! Enjoy the craft show, bake sale,chili contest, butter churning and basket weaving demonstrations,childrens crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides, magic show,bounce castle. AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!

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Special Waitress Teresa Hillis waschallenged to sing Im a Little Teapot,with motions included, by her table.And she accepted. Such was the envi-ronment of the Celebrity Dinner put onby Jade Scott and Elayna Hasty.

Patrons gathered at Millers CountryKitchen in West Unity to partake in thefun of the event, roughly fty in number.

They were treated to a festive eveningpowered by the vibrantly youthful per-sonalities of Scott and Hasty.

Scott, the reigning Junior Miss Mont-pelier, has been working with the Ten-nessee H.U.G.S. organization to collectshoes for those in need throughout theworld. Going into the evening, she had474 pairs of ip ops in her possession,nearly halfway toward her goal of 1,000.With several guests arriving at Millerswith footwear to donate, its quite likelyScott has crossed the 500 pair mark al-ready.

For Hasty, her hope was to raisemoney for G.A.B. Girls, an anti-bully-ing organization which the young girlfounded. After moving to Montpelierfrom Toledo in rst grade, she foundherself the victim of hazing from a groupof girls. But it was the bullying sufferedby a friend, so intense that said friend isnow home schooled, that led Hasty, the

current Junior Miss Williams County, toform G.A.B. Girls. The simple fact that both girls have

gone so far out of their way to nd a wayto help people, and completely on theirown accord, demonstrates why it is thatthey were drawn together. That so manyshowed up in support of their respectivecauses demonstrates just how impres-sive these young ladies truly are.

Serving those in attendance were vespecial waitresses for the evening. Hil-lis was joined by Shelley Duran, JodySmith, Miss Edgerton Hannah Herman,and Teen Miss Williams County Mor-gan Mitchell in bringing the people their

drinks and food, as well as honoring anoccasional request from their respectivetables.

Overall, the evening was fun, festive,and meaningful, a unique combination,not unlike the combination of hosts whoput the dinner together.

T.J. Hug can be reached at publisher@thevillage reporter.com.


PHOTO AND INFORMATION PROVIDED SPECIAL GUEST ... Several grade levels at Montpelier Elementary have beenlearning about Johnny Appleseed with his birthday being on September 26th.

Teachers thought it seemed smart to invite him (portrayed by Elementary PrincipalLance Thorp) in to discuss what his life was like and the role he played in plantingso many apple trees across many parts of the United States. Johnny visitedclassrooms, read a story to the students, gave everyone an apple, and told his manystories! Kids loved their time with Johnny and learned so much.

Johnny Appleseed Makes A Visit To

Montpelier Elementary Classrooms

By: Chelsie FirestoneTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

Paula Pef ey, Director of the HelpingHands Food Pantry in Montpelier, saysthat she is appreciative of all of thedonations received by the pantry at theirrecent food drive but points out thatthe Pantry is still very much in need ofmonetary and perishable food donationsto help assist those in need.

Helping Hands, located at 309 W.Washington Street in Montpelier, isa fully self-suf cient pantry staffedsolely by volunteers who take no salaryin return for their service. Monetarydonations received and funds generatedthrough fundraising events pay foroverhead expenses such as utilities andbuilding upkeep as well as to help keepfood stocked on the pantrys shelves.

While the recent food drive brought in$122 in cash donations and 755 poundsof food, that food isnt likely to last longas the pantry has seen the number offamilies they assist grow as much as40% over the last few months. Currentlythe pantry is serving approximately 140families each month and each of those

families averages between 50 and 75pounds of food over a month meaningthe pantry needs as much as 10,000pounds of food each month to continueto assist those in need.

Cash donations are always acceptedand allow the pantry to both pay

overhead as well as purchase food at the Toledo Food Bank, where the pantry canpurchase bulk food items at 18 centsper pound. However, Pef ey also pointsout that the food bank is also sometimeslacking in certain items. Of particularneed at the pantry are non-perishablefood items such as dry and cannedgoods. Meat and toilet paper are also inhigh demand and dif cult for the pantry

to keep in stock without help from thecommunity.

The pantry is also asking thatWilliams County residents considerpartnering with them by pledging $10each month. Its a small amount thathas the potential to go a long way. AsPef ey explains, if 200 people fromWilliams County would make thatpledge, the pantry would have enoughfunds to keep the food shelves stocked,to cover all of their expenses includingbuilding maintenance, and to supporttheir Hands That Teach program,which provides valuable education inlife skills to those in need.

With the holiday season comingquickly upon us, the pantry expectsto see the need for assistance to grow.Anyone who would like to help can stopby the pantry on Tuesday or Thursdaybetween 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM or

Thursday evenings between 5:30 PMand 7:30 PM.

Chelsie can be reached at [email protected]

Montpeliers Helping HandsFood Pantry Sees Growing Need

Montpeliers Scott & Hasty Host

Celebrity Dinner In West Unity

PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF A BIG DAY FOR THE G.A.B. GIRLS October 4 was a busy day for the GirlsAgainst Bullying Girls program. Beginning at 10:00, a meeting was held at CookiesOn Demand in Downtown Montpelier in preparation for the later event at the samevenue. Elayna Hasty, the founder of G.A.B. Girls hosted an event entitled The Prin-cess Within Me. The Princess Within Me was geared towards girls aged ve througheight years old, which taught young girls about beauty from within, and that allgirls are their own unique princess. Games and story time followed later, basedupon the book The Super Duper Princess Heroes: How It All Started by SanjayNambiar. Later that evening, a celebrity dinner fundraiser for G.A.B. Girls and Ten-nessee H.U.G.S. was held at Millers Country Kitchen in West Unity, full coverageof which can be found in this edition of the Village Reporter. Pictured above at theearlier meeting is Ms. Hasty, along with Kaiya Sechler.

G.A.B. Girls HostsThe Princess Within Me Event

SHORT AND STOUT ... Challenged by hertable, Teresa Hillis performs Im a Little

Tea Pot, complete with motions, at theCelebrity Dinner in West Unity.

MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE... Jamie Geren, mother to Jade Scott,makes an announcement to those in at-tendance at the Celebrity Dinner. Scottcame up with the dinner idea after seeingGeren host one for a work related event.

PHOTOS BY T.J. HUG, STAFF QUEENS UNITED ... Junior Miss WilliamsCounty Elayna Hasty, right, and JuniorMiss Montpelier Jade Scott, right, joinforces to host the Celebrity Dinner.

SERVICE FASTER THAN A LOCOMOTIVE... Special Waitress Shelly Duran dressesup as Supergirl as part of the fun of the

Dinner. Serving patrons as a super herolikely brings with it the expectation of ex-pedited service.

PHOTOS BY CHELSIE FIRESTONE, STAFF VOLUNTEERS ... Helping Hands Food Pantry volunteers Otis King and Mary Weirichshowcase the sign that invited local residents to aid the pantry by donating non-per-ishable food items or by making monetary donations to help the pantry keep shelvesstocked.

COLLECTING ... Helping Hands Food Pantry Director Paula Pef ey sets outside theMontpelier Fire Station during the pantrys recent food drive. Pef eys goal of collecting1,000 pounds of food for the pantry were not quite realized but she expresses sinceregratitude to all who reached out to help the pantry help those in need.


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With Jake Dewire and Jared Shoupon either arm, Sidney Houk stood atmid eld as the announcer told thecrowd about her high school career andfuture plans.

He also mentioned the possibility ofher becoming Homecoming Queen.

Now, before hes anointed a fortuneteller, it should be noted that the an -nouncer said the same of the othertwo Senior Attendants for MontpeliersHomecoming, Christy Duchene and Bre -anna Stein. Yet it did end up being Houkwho was proclaimed Queen at the con -clusion of the Homecoming Ceremony.

Of course, all of the attendants hada turn taking center eld. First in line

was Freshman Attendant Joy Scholma,accompanied by her escort Jaden Van -

Tong and Remingto n Beck. SophomoreAttendant Alyssa Stoy was escortedby Nick Buehrer and C.J. Roth. Zech

Thompson and Dylan Snyder walkedwith Hope Scholma, Junior Attendant,as she made her way to mid eld. Ofthe Senior Attendants, Christy Duchene

was accompanied by Jared Lyons and Jared Sargent, Breanna Stein by CodyCaudill and Hunter McKelvey, and Houkby Dewire and Shoup.

All the while, friends and familyawaited each attendant as they madetheir way toward the Montpelier side -line. With cameras and phones in hand,they captured memories of the momen -tous ceremony as the sun shined down

on the Homecoming royalty from behind.Upon her announcement as Home -

coming Queen, Houk was crowned bylast years Queen Jessy Duchene, whohappens to be the sister of Christy. Af -

ter her coronation, Queen Houk andher court were introduced to the homecrowd.

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

Montpeliers Sidney Houk Crowned At Homecoming

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1928 Montpelier High School Orchestra

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HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA ... Sitting: Estelleen Shearer, Martha Freed,Ruth Fisher, Gladys Flickinger, Pauline Kintigh, Beatrice Tedhams, LucilleMower, Audrey Tedhams, Laurice Drake. Stanging: Henry Walter, HowardBechtol, Lee VanFossen, Willard Bordner, Michael Ringenberg, Carl Le -gant, Paul Messner, Robert Augustine, Robert Boyer, Gerald Waterstone,Robert Lett, Leonard Drake.

A QUEEN AND HER COURT ... The 2014 Montpelier Homecoming Court, from left toright: Freshman Attendant Joy Scholma, Sophomore Attendant Alyssa Stoy, JuniorAttendant Hope Scholma, Queen Sidney Houk, Senior Attendant Breanna Stein, andSenior Attendant Christy Duchene.

PASSING OF THE CROWN ... 2013 Montpelier Homecoming Queen Jessy Duchene pre -pares to crown Sidney Houk as the 2014 Homecoming Queen at the conclusion of theHomecoming ceremony prior to the game against Delta.

PHOTOS BY T.J. HUG, STAFF WATCHING A CORONATION ... From left to right: Zech Thompson, Junior AttendantHope Scholma, and Dylan Snyder look on as the coronation of Queen Sidney Houk istaking place.

INTO THE FUTURE ... From left to right: Freshmen Remington Beck, Attendant JoyScholma, and Jaden VanTong stare at the coronation ceremony, perhaps looking four

years into their own futures.

HAPPY ESCORTS ... C.J. Roth (76) and Nick Buehrer (72) are all smiles as they posefor a picture with Sophomore Attendant Alyssa Stoy, whom they are escorting for the

Homecoming Ceremony.

ALL SMILES ... Senior Attendant Christy Duchene jokes with her escorts, Jared Sargent(59) and Jared Lyons (24), during the proceedings of the Homecoming Ceremony.

SAY CHEESE! ... From left t o right: Cody Caudill, Senior Attendant Breanna Stein, andHunter McKelvey stare right into the camera as they pose f or a picture at the Homecom -ing Ceremony.

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MORE MONTPELIER AREA NEWS MORE GENERAL AREA NEWS

Montpeliers elementary school heldits monthly Little Loco Leaders assemblyfor September on September 29th, 2014.

The word of the month was Teamworkand speci c students were recognizedby their teachers for showing acts of

Teamwork throughout the month.Students were taught by our guidancecounselor, Miss. Anderson, that togethereveryone accomplishes more withorganization, respect, and kindness! In

addition, many students showed acts of Teamwork throughout the month andwere given the opportunity to drop theirname in a bucket as a bucket ller tohave a chance to be drawn out randomlyat the assembly as well. These studentswere given awards that were donatedto the school by local businesses (CoolBeans and McDonalds).


PHOTOS PROVIDED KINDER KLUB AND KINDERGARTEN ... Front Row (left to right): Maggie Jacob,Alex Fedderke, and Rose Budd. Back Row (left to right): Wesley Brown, Zara Fry,Rozzlynn Kolbe, and Wesley Barron.

Montpelier Elementary Holds Little Loco Leaders Assembly

FIRST GRADE ... Front Row (left to right)Jaxon Zigler, Jason Lincoln, and AngelaStantz. Back Row (left to right)Mallory Hornung, Gabby Jones, and Luke Friend.

SECOND GRADE ... Front Row (left to right)Lilly Ayers , Peyton Boothman, LaineyBrigle, and Aleigha Hillard. Back Row (left to right)Alec Walz, Greyson Saneholtz,Isabella Scott, Reece Gooding, and Jarett Malone.

BUCKET FILLERS ... Front Row (left to right)Maggie Jacobs, Aiden Roland,Carsen Nixon, Darius Ross, Jaxon Stahler, and Alexa Stuck. Back Row (left toright)Wesley Barron, Gabby Jones, Luke Friend, Dreyden Endicott, and SabrinaWiyrick.

By: Chelsie FirestoneTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

In addition to addition to being askedto vote between several candidatesrunning for state of ces, WilliamsCounty voters will be asked to vote onseveral local issues and renewals of

levies. Those issues and levies, listed bylocality include:Countywide Issue 4 Proposed

Tax Levy (Renewal) - A renewal of atax for the bene t of Williams Countyfor the purpose of providing operatingrevenue to the Williams County GeneralHealth District at a rate not exceeding1 mill for each one dollar of valuation,which amounts to $0.10 for each onehundred dollars of valuation, for ve

years, commencing in 2015, rst due incalendar year 2016.

Countywide Issue 5 Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) - A renewal of a taxfor the bene t of the Williams CountyPublic Library for the purpose of currentexpenses at a rate not exceeding 1mill for each one dollar of valuation,which amounts to $0.10 for each onehundred dollars of valuation, for ve

years, commencing in 2014, rst due incalendar year 2015.

Countywide Issue 6 Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) - A renewal of a taxfor the bene t of Williams County forthe purpose of providing and maintainsenior citizens services and facilities ata rate not exceeding 1 mill for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.10 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for ve years, commencin

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