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Time heals all wounds.What a ridiculous saying. If left untreat-

ed, a wound can kill a person, dependingon its severity.

There have been several wounds in-icted upon those within the Edon School

District.The state of Ohio continues to cut fund-

ing to rural schools such as Edon, alsoadding new costs for which they have todeal. This has been a devastating wound tothe district, and the Edon Board of Educa-tion has been forced to make several toughdecisions over the past ve years.

Edon teachers have suffered their ownwounds as well. Offering to take a volun-tary wage freeze in 2010, they agreed to athree year pay freeze in their last contractwith the board, hoping to aid the schoolin such difcult times. They also believed

there was an understanding that no teach-ers would be let go during this period.

They were wrong, as three of their own

were directly released from their positionsby the board, while two more saw theirhours cut to the point that they soughtemployment elsewhere. A source close tothe situation claimed that it was a lack ofstudent interest in the courses said teach-ers taught that led to their dismissal andthat it was difcult for board members to

justify continuing to pay their salaries giv-en their nancial situation.

Despite whatever reasoning they mayhave had, the teachers felt betrayed by theboard, a wound that cuts deeper than anyother.

Now, after more than ve months of

failed negotiations, Edon Northwest Lo-cal Schools is on the verge of chaos. Theteachers have had enough of sacrice and

have demanded pay raises they feel theyrightly deserve to be placed into their new

contract with the district. The board claimsit doesnt have the funds to meet this de-mand, however. Neither side has shown apropensity to budge and now the districtis may be on the verge of a teachers strike.

Can this be avoided?I can tell you that the board of educa-

tion continues to want to work towards aspeedy resolution to the contract disputewith our teachers, Superintendent EdEwers stated about the situation.

That speedy resolution may have hit asizable speed bump recently.

After the last round of negotiationshad failed, the board elected to releasethe terms discussed in the meeting to thepublic through several radio stations andnewspapers, including this publication.

The move much maligned by the Edon

Northwest Teachers Association (ENTA),with chief negotiator Mark Blue, whobrings twenty-ve years negotiating expe-rience to the table, referring to the deci-sion as highly irresponsible, reckless, andcareless.

Board member Dave Wehrle had a dif-ferent perspective on the release, however.

We did it because it was in the bestinterest of the kids, Wehrle defended the

move.He went on to cite that parents of stu-

dents were gaining a majority of theirknowledge on the situation from their ownchildren, a development in which bothsides of the dispute have expressed regret.

Another issue arose from the release aswell. There are some questions as to justhow authentic the details given to mediasources were.

The information that I read was inac-curate, said Blue.

In response to this claim, Ewers hadthis to say.

The information published is a true re-ection of the negotiated offers.

Regardless of what really transpiredbehind the closed doors of the negotiationroom, the one clear fact to come out of theordeal is that no contract has been signedas of yet. With each day that passes with-out an agreement between ENTA and theschool board, the possibility of a teachersstrike looms larger and larger. The ques-tion of what the school will do in such ascenario becomes more pressing as well.

We certainly hope to avoid any poten-tial strike, but if that happens, the Districtwill work hard to provide an education forour students. Ewers explained. We cer-tainly realize, however, that our best op-tion is to keep our teachers in the class-room.

Edon teachers arent taking the pros-pect of a strike lightly, either.

Its the last thing we want to do, Bluespoke on the potential of a strike.

There is no set date for which the teach-ers are planning their work stoppage atthis time. However, backed by a unani-mous vote from the teachers themselves,ENTA negotiators have been authorized tostrike. If it comes to that, early Novemberseems to be the most likely time frame forsaid strike to occur.

Of course, there is a process involvedin orchestrating a strike for public schoolteachers. They must rst make their inten-tions known to the Ohio Education Associ-ation. Then, the State Employee Associa-tion Board needs to be notied. Lastly, a

ten day notice must be given to the districtboard of education before the strike can -nally begin.

If the school were to come to terms withits teachers before, or even after they wenton strike, one would have to wonder fromwhere the money to satisfy the conditionsof a new agreement would come. Accord-ing to the ve year forecast drafted by Dis-trict Treasurer Kerry Samples projects thatEdon will have just $6,795 in its GeneralFund come 2018 on its current spendingcourse.

Blue, however, mentioned that the

school has been decit spending for sixyears, and that the General Fund was sup-posed to be in the red by 2014. Instead,the fund currently has a roughly $1.7 mil-lion surplus, an accomplishment he attri-butes to the four consecutive years of payfreezes suffered by Edon teachers.

They feel very disappointed that theboard and superintendent have forgot-ten their sacrice, Blue announced on

the teachers behalf, beforecontinuing. Ive done thisfor a long time; Im not try-ing to put the school intobankruptcy.

The money generatedfrom that sacrice is al-ready spoken for, accord-ing to nancial projections

made by Samples, though.So where would the fundsnecessary to compensatethe teachers for their effortsbe generated?

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Contract Dispute Continues To SplitEdon Northwest School District

By T.J. Hug


Theres a bright star shining from with-in the Montpelier Chamber of Commerce.

Jeanette Hull will be amongst theChamber Bright Stars of Northern Ohio tobe honored at Club Velvet in the Hard RockRocksino in Northeld, OH on October 29,

courtesy of the Northern Ohio Area Cham-

bers of Commerce. She will be amongstthe recipients recognized in the pages ofInside Business magazine.

A proud employee at C.K. Technolo-gies of Montpelier, Hull is now serving asthe President of the Montpelier Chamber.It was her actions as President that ledChamber Executive Director Terry ...

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Jeanette Hull To ReceiveBright Star Award For Efforts

In Montpelier Chamber

By T.J. Hug


Kids are always looking for somethingto do, even in the digital age.

Gathering with others, interactingwith them, and learning while stillhaving fun; this is a description of theideal after school activity. Instead ofupdating their status on social media,perhaps today's youth should put a bitmore focus on developing their socialskills. After all, there are opportunitiesfor them to do so while still learningsomething.

One such opportunity is the 21stCentury Program.

Designed with several goals inmind, the 21st Century Program iscentered around enriching the learning

experience of students while providing a

safe, supervised environment for themto spend time and meet their potential.It is also intended to compliment achild's regular school experience as

well, with supervisors challengingtheir knowledge in reading, math, andscience. Safety and nutrition are alsopoints on which the program attemptsto educate children.

Funded through grant money,21st Century gives students an activelearning environment before and afterschool. It also provides a place and

reason for them to congregate together.In fact, ran correctly, the program canbe a complete and total enrichment ofthose enrolled, both from an education

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Stryker Brings Kids Into 21st Century

PHOTO BY T.J. HUG, STAFF

WHAT AN HONOR ... Jeanette Hull, Montpelier Chamber of Commerce President, sits ata conference room table at C.K. Technologies holding an invitation and letter from theNorthern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce.


21ST CENTURY PROGRAM ... Pictured above are (front row, left to right): Devon Wei-rauch, Brandon Bowers, Logan Boetz, Kaleb Holsopple, Kinsey Myers, Teacher, LarryFreshour Jr. Back row: Joseph Ramon, Luke Holsopple, Jenna Ramon, Cameron Won-ders, Shauna Miehls, Hannah Wood, Emma Rodeheaver.


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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

Kevin R. Walz, age 54,

of Edon, Ohio, died at 8:28

P.M. on Tuesday, October

21, 2014, at Community

Health Professionals In-

patient Hospice, near De-ance, Ohio, after a brief

illness.

Kevin R. Walz was born

on August 29, 1960, in

Montpelier, Ohio, the son

of Robert F. and Elinor J.

(Parson) Walz. He married

Rhonda J. (Grant) Hinch-

cliff on January 11, 2002, and she survives.

Mr. Walz was a 1978 graduate of Edon High School

and was a longtime machinist, employed by Mohawk

Tools until the plant closed and H Machining in Bryan,

and was currently plant manager for Ferguson Toolsin Edgerton. He was an avid hunter of deer, rabbit and

racoon. Kevin was an avid fan of Edon Bomber sports

and coached his kids in both baseball and softball. He

also played softball for many years.

Survivors also include his six children, Casey(Chris) Hathaway, of Antwerp, Ohio, Korey (Angie)

Walz, of Hicksville, Ohio, Kyley (Alan) Maynard, of Ant-

werp, Trey Walz, of Edon, Holly Hinchcliff, of Antwerp,

and Kelsey Hinchcliff, of Hicksville; eleven grandchil-dren; his parents, Bob and Elinor Walz, of Edon; and

his siblings, Kathy (Gary) Mohler, Kenny (Lisa) Walz,

Kim (John) Fry and Kris (Patti) Walz, all of Bryan. He

was preceded in death by an infant brother, Kent Walz.

Memorials are requested to Community Health Pro-

fessionals Inpatient Hospice.

To sign the online register or to send condolences,

please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com.

Kevin R. Walz (1960 - 2014)

Shirley A. Batt, age 59, of Montpelier passed away

Tuesday October 21, 2014 at Community Hospitals of

Williams County in Bryan. She owned and operated

Batt Accounting in Toledo.

Ms. Batt was born in Montpelier on November

15, 1954 the daughter of Bernard and Annabelle

(Replogle) Batt. Surviving besides her parents are

brothers; Maurice (Cathie) and Michael (Bonnie) both

of Montpelier. Also surviving are many nieces and

nephews and great- nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 am

Saturday at the Evansport Cemetery. Friends may call

at the Grisier Funeral Home in Stryker from 10:00 am

until service time. The family requests that memorial

contributions be made to either the American Cancer

Society or the American Heart Association. Online

condolences may be made to the family at www.

GrisierFH.com. The Grisier Funeral Home in Stryker

has been entrusted with arrangements.

Shirley A. Batt (1954 - 2014)

Leona Onie Dell

(Williams) Edwards, age

78, of Delta, went to

be home with the Lord,

surrounded by her family,

on Sunday, October 19,

2014 at the University of

Toledo Medical Center.

Prior to her retirement

she had been a Licensed

Insurance Agent, working

alongside her husband,

Jerry, at their Insurance

Agency, Edwards

Insurance, in Delta.

Onie was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on December

23, 1935, the daughter of Crayton L. and Callie Lee

(Burchett) Williams. On April 13, 1954 she married

Gerald Jerry Edwards, and he survives. She was a

member of the Delta Church of Christ. She was also a

past-president of the Delta Garden Club, a Paul Harris

Fellow with Rotary International, a member of the Delta

Community Fire Department Auxiliary, and a past-

president of the Delta Chamber of Commerce. Oniewas a faithful wife, mother, grandmother and great-

grandmother and was a strong Christian inuence on

her entire family.

Surviving is her husband, Jerry; their children,

Dr. Phillip (Vicki) Edwards of Portsmouth, OH,

Sherry (Domingo) Martinez of Delta, Jerry Simon

(Kelly) Edwards of Paintsville, KY, Theresa Edwards,

Beth (Mike) McGirt, Kimberly (John) Lutheran and

Kristofer Edwards, all of Delta; many grandchildren;

and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded

in death by her parents, and one brother, Dennis

Williams.

The family requests that memorial contributions begiven to the Delta Community Fire Department or the

Church of Christ. Online condolences may be offered

to the family at www.grisierfh.com

Leona Edwards (1935 - 2014)

John G. Hummel, 75,

formerly of Bryan passed

away Friday afternoon

at the Tuscany House in

Summereld, Florida. He

was born on July 4, 1939

in Joliet, Illinois to Stuart

K. and Astrid G. (Erickson)

Hummel. John graduatedfrom Shorewood High

School in Milwaukee,

Wisconsin in 1957.

He then attended the

University of Wisconsin

for a year prior to serving

his country in The United

States Air Force. On July

27, 1963 he married

Sharon K. Brannan at Andrews Air Force Base and

she survives.

John retired as a Master Sergeant from the United

States Air Force in 1979 after 21 years of service. He

then worked for Aeroquip Corp in Arkansas and for

the City of Bryan, retiring in 1999 after 10 years as

a Power Plant Operator/Maintenance. John was a life

member of the Sherwood V.F.W. and T.R.E.A. (TheRetired Enlisted Association).

He is survived by his wife Sharon; two sons, Duane

(Veneldia) Hummel of Bryan and Jeffrey (Stacie)

Hummel of Deance; one sister Jeanette (Jim) Ragan

of Cambria, California; and ve grandchildren; and

three great grandchildren

John was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Donations may be made to the Northwest Ohio Heart

Association or to the Alzheimers Association for

research. Online condolences can be left for the family

at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com

V E T E R A N

John G. Hummel (1939 - 2014)

Donald Don L.

Dietsch, 58, a lifelong

resident of Montpelier

passed away Saturday

night at the Parkview

Regional Medical Centerin Fort Wayne, Indiana. He

was born on July 16, 1956

in Montpelier to Frank H.

and Barbara J. (Bavin)

Dietsch. Don graduated

from Montpelier High

School in 1974 and earned

a Bachelors Degree from

Bowling Green State

University in Biology with a minor in Chemistry.

Don was an Environmental and Safety Coordinator

at Sanoh America, Inc. in Archbold. He was a member

of the Bridgewater Community Church. Don was an

avid outdoorsman. He loved to sh, hunt, bird watch,

and garden.

He is survived by his mother Barbara J. Dietsch

of Montpelier; one son Evan (Lindsay) Dietsch of

Pioneer; one daughter Elaine Dietsch of Montpelier;two brothers, Roger (Trudy) Dietsch and Eric (Jamie)

Dietsch both of Montpelier; one sister Debra (Jeff) Wiles

of Montpelier; one granddaughter on the way; and the

mother of his children Lynda Dietsch of Montpelier.

Don was preceded in death by his father Frank.

Donations may be made to the Montpelier Athletic

Boosters or the Montpelier Class of 1974 Class Reunion

Fund. Online condolences can be left for the family at

www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com

Donald L. Dietsch (1956 - 2014)

Desiree M. Rapp, age

20, of Wauseon, passed

away Saturday, October

18, 2014 at the ToledoHospital. Desiree was

a senior at WauseonHigh School in Special

Education.

Desiree was born in

Toledo on March 20,

1994, the daughter of

Brandon Rapp and MelissaDominique. She was very

active with Crossroads

Evangelical Church in

Wauseon.Surviving is her father, Brandon (Kristina) Rapp of

Wauseon; mother, Melissa (Wes Penrod) Dominique

of Wauseon; brother, Desmond Rapp of Wauseon;

two sisters, Chantel Rapp and Brynn Rapp, both of

Wauseon; grandparents, Nita Specht of Detroit, Jim and

Pat Dominique of Wauseon, Bonnie and Harold Weber of

Wauseon; and great-grandparents, Al and Helen Spechtof Toledo. She is also survived by numerous aunts,

uncles, cousins and friends.

The family requests that memorial contributions begiven to the Memorial Fund for Desiree that that is being

established. Online condolences may be offered to thefamily atwww.grisierfh.com. Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home

in Wauseon has been entrusted with arrangements.

Desiree M. Rapp (1994 - 2014)

Todd A. Leu, age 46, of Wauseon, passed away

unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, October 21,

2014.

Todd was born in Wauseon on October 5, 1968, the

son of Robert Buggs and Sally (Reichard) Leu. He was

a member of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Surviving is his daughter; Jessica (Amanda) Leu

of Kent, Ohio; son, Dylan Leu of Wauseon; parents,Buggs and Sally Leu of Wauseon; grandfather, John

Reichard of Toledo; brother, Jason Leu of Wauseon;

and his nephew, Caleb Leu of Wauseon.

The family requests that memorial contributions be

given to the Cherry Street Mission in Toledo. Online

condolences may be offered to the family at www.

grisierfh.com. Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon


Todd A. Leu (1968 - 2014)

Matthew A. Knierim, of

Wauseon, on Thursday,

October 23, 2014 went to

be with God at the young

age of 20. He was met by

his grandparents, James

and Suzanne Danford. Hegraduated from WauseonHigh School in 2012 and

was currently working at

Haas Door. Matt enjoyed

hunting with his dad andbrother, Craig. He also

was a Detroit Lions fan,

recently attending a game

with his dad. Matts favorite vacation was going up

north to Lake Nettie with the extended family to swim,

sh and hang out at the bonre.

He will be greatly missed by his parents, Phil and

Lori (Danford) Knierim; brother, Craig Knierim; sister,

Aubrey (Joey Barthel) Knierim; his two nephews,

Tucker Knierim and Connor Barthel; the love of his life

for the past four years, Maddie Dunning; grandparents,

Harold (Jean) Knierim, great aunt, Mary Jane Grieser;

aunt and uncles, Kim (Tony) Sopko, James Danford

II, Steven Danford, Michael (Robin) Knierim, Daniel

(Cathy) Knierim and many cousins. And let us not

forget his favorite dogs, Katie and Jazz.

In lieu of owers, those wishing an expression of

sympathy are asked to consider contributions toHospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Rd.,

Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 in Matts memory. Online

condolences may be sent to the family through our

website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.

Matthew A. Knierim

Dr. Adriane K.

Huffman, age 34, of

Columbus, and formerly

of Archbold, passed away

unexpectedly in her home

on Wednesday, October

22, 2014.

Adriane is survived byher anc Joe Popp, of

Columbus Ohio, whom

she met at The Ohio State

University. Also surviving

are her loving parentsJohn and Deb Huffman,

brother Brian (Trena) with

nieces Brayton and Blaney of Archbold, sisters Crystal

(Tom) Street with nephews Winston and Rowan of

Fishers, IN, and Gloria (Matt) Wagner of Archbold.

Adriane knew early on in her life that she wanted to

become a Veterinarian. She attended The Ohio State

University where she completed an undergraduate

degree and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. She

went on to become a Certied Canine Rehabilitation

Practitioner through the University of Tennessee and

was one of only three that held this certication in the

state of Ohio.Her gift as a healer of animals was matched with a

boundless, hopeful spirit and a dry sense of humor.

She will be deeply missed by family, friends, and

former clients.

Online condolences may be offered to the family atwww.grisierfh.com. Grisier Funeral Home in Archbold


Dr. Adriane K. Huffman


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EDON P.D.

No reports received at time ofpress.

STRYKER P.D.

(Oct 18) Medic Assist(Oct 18) Trafc Warning -Head Lights Required(Oct 18) Unauthorized Use ofMotor Vehicle(Oct 19) Criminal Mischief

(Oct 19) Trafc Citation - StopSign(Oct 19) Theft(Oct 19) Accident - PrivateProperty(Oct 20) Found Property(Oct 20) Trafc Warning -Speed(Oct 21) Suspicious Activity(Oct 21) Medic Assist(Oct 21) Trafc Warning -Speed(Oct 22) Trafc Warning -Speed(Oct 22) Trafc Warning - StopSign(Oct 23) Prowler(Oct 23) Trafc Warning - TailLights Required

(Oct 24) Trafc Warning - StopSign(Oct 24) Theft

PIONEER P.D.


WEST UNITY P.D.

(Oct 13) Medical Emergency(Oct 13) Trafc Crash/PrivateProperty(Oct 13) Speed/Warning (2)(Oct 13) Suspicious Activity(Oct 14) Trafc Crash PrivateProperty(Oct 14) Speed/Warning (2)(Oct 15) Medical Emergency

(2)(Oct 15) Agency Assist(Oct 15) Left of Center/Warn-ing(Oct 16) Speed/Warning (4)(Oct 16) Medical Emergency(Oct 17) Harassment(Oct 17) Speed/Warning (3)(Oct 18) Speed/Warning (2)(Oct 18) Juvenile Complaint(Oct 18) Medical Emergency(Oct 19) Speed/Warning

MONTPELIER P.D.


FAYETTE P.D.

No reports received at time of

press.

WAUSEON POLICE

(Oct 16) 485 E Airport Hwy,911 Hang Up Contact In Per-son(Oct 16) Oak St @ Fulton St,Animal Call(Oct 16) 230 Clinton St,Threats/Harassment(Oct 16) 485 E Airport Hwy,Criminal Mischief(Oct 17) 1058 N Shoop Ave,Found Item(Oct 17) 840 Elm St Unit 503,Run Away or Unruly(Oct 17) 713 Third St, SuicideAttempted

(Oct 17) 126 W Linfoot St,Suspicious Activity

(Oct 17) 230 Clinton St, Inves-tigate Complaint(Oct 17) 230 Clinton St, Nar-cotics(Oct 17) N Fulton St @ W Wal-nut, Accident - Injury(Oct 17) 535 E Linfoot St, Dog

at Large(Oct 17) 370 Joanna Dr, Hit-Skip(Oct 17) 840 W Elm St Unit601, Unruly Juvenile(Oct 17) 430 W Elm St, Acci-dent - Injury(Oct 17) 230 Clinton St, Lost/Found/Recovered(Oct 18) 604 N Shoop Ave,Prowlers(Oct 18) 1489 N Shoop Ave,Accident (Property Damage)(Oct 18) 485 E Airport Hwy,Possible Child Abuse(Oct 18) 230 Darlene Dr, Bur-glary(Oct 18) 840 W Elm St Unit1403, Juveniles(Oct 18) 625 Ottokee St,Neighborhood Trouble(Oct 19) 503 Ottokee St, Sus-picious Vehicle(Oct 19) 845 E Leggett St, Ani-mal Call(Oct 19) E Oak St, SuspiciousVehicle(Oct 19) 650 Lawrence AveUnit 1, Suicidal Threats(Oct 19) 485 E Airport Hwy,Larceny(Oct 19) 1495 N Shoop Ave,Alarm Drop(Oct 19) 486 E Airport Hwy,Accident (Property Damage)(Oct 20) 1365 N Shoop AveUnit A, Larceny

(Oct 20) 740 Spruce St,Threats/Harassment(Oct 20) 485 E Airport Hwy,Investigate Complaint(Oct 20) 230 Clinton St, Un-ruly(Oct 20) 840 W Elm St Unit505, Suspicious Person(Oct 20) 840 W Elm St Unit104, Domestic Trouble(Oct 20) 200-BLK Greco Dr,Suspicious Activity(Oct 21) 1400-B N Shoop Ave,Alarm Drop(Oct 21) 1285 N Shoop AveUnit 37, Suicide Attempted(Oct 21) 412 Birch St, Hit-Skip(Oct 21) E Airport Hwy @ N Ot-

tokee, Disabled Vehicle(Oct 21) 1285 N Shoop Ave,Juveniles(Oct 21) 284 E Linfoot St, 911Hang Up Contact In Person(Oct 21) 485 E Airport Hwy,Vandalism(Oct 22) 840 Parkview,Threats/Harassment(Oct 22) 604 S Shoop Ave Unit200, Larceny(Oct 22) 152 S Fulton St, Ac-cident (Property Damage)(Oct 22) 230 Clinton ST,Threats/Harassment(Oct 22) Walnut @ Wood, Sus-picious Activity(Oct 22) N Shoop Ave, Juve-niles

(Oct 23) 230 Clinton St, Ani-mal Call(Oct 23) 1373 N Shoop Ave,Alarm Drop

WAUSEON FIRE

DEPARTMENT

(Sept 25) Co Rd 16 North of CoRd J, Injured Subject(Sept 25) 415 Cole St, AlarmMalfunction(Sept 25) 430 Dwight Ave, Dif-culty Breathing(Sept 25) 1210 N Ottokee St,Ill Subject(Sept 25) 1170 N Shoop Ave#22, Ill Subject(Sept 26) 7856 SH 108, Ill

Subject(Sept 26) 1285 N Shoop Ave#40, Lift Assist

(Sept 27) 7691 Co Rd 14) IllSubject(Sept 27) Co Rd 17 & Co Rd L,Injury Accident(Sept 27) 450 Eldredge, IllSubject(Sept 27) 15450 Co Rd H,

Grass Fire(Sept 28) 12985 Co Rd 14-2,Ill Subject(Sept 29) 133 Cedar Ct, IllSubject(Sept 29) 415 Cole St #18, IllSubject(Sept 29) 10938 US 20, InjuryAccident(Sept 29) 1120 N Shoop Ave,Odor Investigation(Sept 29) 13115 Deer Run,Alarm Malfunction(Sept 30) 205 W Morenci St,Lift Assist(Sept 30) 303 W Leggett St,Fall(Sept 30) 1285 N Shoop Ave#37, Ill Subject(Oct 1) 840 Parkview Ave, Sei-zures(Oct 1) 1285 N Shoop Ave #27,Ill Subject(Oct 1) W Oak St, Ill Subject(Oct 2) 555 W Linfoot St, Dif-culty Breathing(Oct 2) 840 W Elm St, Ill Sub-ject(Oct 2) N Shoop Ave & E ElmSt, Injury Accident(Oct 2) 810 N Shoop Ave, In-jury Accident(Oct 2) 610 Meadow Ln, IllSubject(Oct 3) 13115 Deer Run, AlarmMalfunction(Oct 3) 9353 Co Rd 14, Ill Sub-

ject(Oct 3) 508 Third St, Ill Sub-ject(Oct 3) 7856 SH 108, Ill Sub-ject(Oct 3) 1335 N Shoop Ave, Ve-hicle Fire(Oct 5) 7856 St Rt 108 #12,Fall(Oct 5) 7856 St Rt 108 #15,Fall(Oct 5) 339 Jefferson St, Fall(Oct 6) 604 S Shoop Ave, In-jury Accident(Oct 6) 840 W Elm St, Seizures(Oct 6) 415 Cole St #21, IllSubject(Oct 7) 7856 SH 108, Lift As-

sist(Oct 7) 721 S Shoop Ave, IllSubject(Oct 7) 3288 Co Rd 11, Fall(Oct 7) 860 Highland Dr, In-jury Subject(Oct 7) 205 E Hickory St, Sei-zures(Oct 7) 127 Commercial St, IllSubject(Oct 8) 242 Maple St, Seizures(Oct 8) 130 N Maplewood St,Fall(Oct 8) 14900 Co Rd #42, IllSubject(Oct 8) 213 E Hickory St, IllSubject(Oct 8) 420 Ottokee St, IllSubject

(Oct 9) 735 S Shoop Ave, IlSubject(Oct 9) 210 W Oak St, Fall(Oct 10) 121 N Adrian St,Transport(Oct 10) 840 W Elm St #501,Ill Subject(Oct 10) 620 W Leggett St, Fall(Oct 10) 7910 SH 109, Full Ar-rest(Oct 10) 414 N Fulton St, Fall(Oct 12) 8778 Co Rd H, FullArrest(Oct 13) 226 W Chestnut St,Injured Person(Oct 13) 1442 N Shoop Ave,Fall(Oct 14) 4960 Co Rd 18, Lift

Assist(Oct 14) 411 Cherry St, IllSubject

(Oct 14) 8591 SH 108, Unre-sponsive(Oct 14) 1190 N Shoop Ave,Injured Person(Oct 15) 411 Cherry St, Sei-zures(Oct 15) 840 W Elm St #601,

Fire(Oct 16) 310 Enterprise Ave,Ill Subject(Oct 16) 310 Enterprise Ave,Injured Person(Oct 16) 12732 Co Rd F, In-jured Person(Oct 16) 614 Douglas Drive, IllSubject(Oct 17) 4549 Co Rd E, IllSubject(Oct 17) 713 Third St, Ill Sub-ject

WILLIAMS COUNTY

CRIMINAL

Heather R. Koch. Montpelier,OH, Theft Jail: 30 days sus-pended. Fine: $250. Costs:$204.

Briana N. Miller, Montpelier,OH, Domestic Violence Jail:180 days suspended. Fine:$350. Costs: $390.

Colton M. Stiltner, Bryan,OH, Drug Paraphernalia Fine: $150. Costs: $86.

Lori A. Harrison, Bryan, OH,Failure to Maintain Jail: 30days suspended. Fine: $200,with $100 suspended. Costs:$84. All repairs to be madewithin 30 days.

Adam D. Baker, Alvord-ton, OH, Assault Jail: 90days suspended. Fine: $300.Costs: $90. Possession of

Fireworks Dismissed. Costs:$40.

Brittany Hurst, Bryan, OH,Theft Jail: 180 days, with170 suspended. Fine: $500.Costs: $89. No contact withthe victim, Walmart.

Dustin W. Hardee, Fayette,OH, Unauthorized Proper-ty Jail: 30 days suspended.Fine: $250. Costs: $204. 50hours of Community Service.

Rebekah A. Ellis, Bryan, OH,Violation of TPO Jail: 180days. Fine: $350. Costs: $55.Domestic Violence Jail: 180days, with 170 suspended.Fine: $300. Costs: $204.

WILLIAMS COUNTY

TRAFFIC

Michael M. Lukey, Montpe-lier, OH, Failure to Reinstate

Fine: $250. Costs: $85.Bufe D. Thibo, Bryan,

OH, OVI Jail: 20 days, with17 suspended. Fine: $650.Costs: $84.

Britanie A. Neill, West Unity,OH, FRA Suspension Fine:$300. Costs: $93.01.

Kelly A. Neill, Bryan, OH,64/55 Speed Waive Amount:$125. Fine: $35. Costs: $91.Timothy J. Miller, Bryan,

OH, 65/55 Speed WaiveAmount: $125.

Adrian L. France, Bryan, OH,68/55 Speed Waive Amount:$130. Fine: $46. Costs:$87.50.

Kyle L. Knoll, West Unity,OH, 64/55 Speed Fine: $46.Costs: $79.

Trevor J. Manning, Bryan,OH, Seatbelt Fine: $30.Costs: $40.

Mariah C. Slayback, Bryan,OH, 67/55 Speed Fine: $46.Costs: $79.

Charlene S. Priest, Bryan,OH, Passed Stopped SchoolBus Fine: $200. Costs: $79.

Nathan E. Goodman,Wauseon, OH, Seatbelt

Waive Amount: $70.Tony J. Melroy, Bryan, OH,Seatbelt Fine: $30. Costs:

$40.Larry D. Baden, Montpelier,

OH, Stop Sign Fine: $71.Costs: $79.

Scott R. Hill, Bryan, OH,70/55 Speed Waive Amount:$125. Fine: $46. Costs:

$82.50.Arnold L. Ledford Jr., Edon,

OH, Seatbelt Waive Amount:$70. Fine: $30. Costs:$43.50.

Nicholas A. Kessler, Edon,OH, 69/55 Speed WaiveAmount: $130.

Julie L. Lane, Stryker, OH,Seatbelt Fine: $30. Costs:$40.

Laura K. Robinson, Bryan,OH, 70/55 Speed Fine: $46.Costs: $79.

Thelma R. Spieth, Pio-neer, OH, U-Turn Fine: $71.Costs: $79.

Deanna L. Snider, Bryan,OH, Hazardous Zones Fine:$71. Costs: $79.

Charlene L. Niccum, Bry-an, OH, Stop Sign WaiveAmount: $150. Fine: $71.Costs: $82.50.Jesse J. Blevins III, Pioneer,

OH, 75/55 Speed WaiveAmount: $125. Fine: $46.Costs: $82.50.

Gary A. Beggs, Montpelier,OH, 68/55 Speed Fine: $46.Costs: $79.

Edgar L. Hauenstein, Mont-pelier, OH, 64/55 Speed Fine: $46. Costs: $79.

Clayton J. Grim, Bryan, OH,Stop Sign Fine:$71. Costs:$79.

Warren G. Edwards, Bryan,OH, Stop Sign Fine: $71.Costs: $79.

Rita D. Saunders, Stryker,OH, Stop Sign Fine: $110.Costs: $40.

Lillian H. Granger, Bryan,OH, Improper Turn Fine:$71. Costs: $79.Tyler P. Esterline, Bryan,

OH, Stop Sign Fine: $71.Costs: $79.

Amanda E. Gilmore, Bryan,OH, 43/25 Speed Fine: $46.Costs: $79.

Arian W. Fischer, Bry-an, OH, No Moped License Waive Amount: $150.

Dustin W. Hardee, Fayette,OH, OVI/Under the Inuence Jail: 20 days, with 17 sus-pended. Fine: $650. Costs:$89.

Destiny S. Roehm, Bryan,OH, No Operator License Fine: $200. Costs: $79. Fail-ure to Control Fine: $50.Costs: $40.

Tamara E. Dickinson, Edon,OH, 46/35 Speed Fine: $40.Costs: $85.

Stephanie J. Butler, Mont-pelier, OH, Expired Plates Waive Amount: $130.

Sarah A. Mocherman, WestUnity, OH, 72/55 Speed Fine: $40. Costs: $85.

Stacey M. Martin, Pioneer,OH, 71/55 Speed Fine: $46.Costs: $79.

Chrissieanna H. Hamblin,Bryan, OH, 33/20 Speed Fine: $90. Costs: $85.James R. Black, Bryan, OH,

Seatbelt Fine: $30. Costs:$40.Troy L. Thorp, Montpelier,

OH, OVI/Under the Inuence Jail: 20 days with 17 sus-pended. Fine: $650. Costs:$90. 61/55 Speed Fine:$40. Costs: $40.

Crystal Vasquez, Bryan, OH,Failure to Reinstate Fine:$300. Costs: $84.

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4/18

Aurora, Colorado -- Sheriff Roy E.

Miller of the Fulton County Sheriff's

Ofce completed participation in the106th session of the National Sheriffs'

Institute (NSI) held in Aurora, Colorado,

September 14-19, 2014. The NSI is theonly national executive developmentprogram designed for sheriffs. This no-cost program is co-sponsored by theNational Institute of Corrections (NIC)and the National Sheriffs' Association(NSA). Sheriff Miller is the rst sheriff ofFulton County to graduate from the NSI.

Sheriff Miller joined 25 other sheriffsfrom across the country for trainingon contemporary challenges facingAmerica's sheriffs today. In light of thosechallenges, the sheriffs

explored the role of thelocal sheriff in providingeffective leadership for thepublic good in such areasas public safety, criminaljustice system police,community relations, andorganization effectivenessand efciency.

Fred G. Wilson, NSA

Director of Operations,said "Sheriff Miller is a

leader with vision for theFulton County Sheriff's

Ofce. It is an honor tohave Sheriff Miller jointhe more than 2,500graduates of the NSI since1973."

The NIC is a divisionof the U.S. Departmentof Justice, Bureau ofPrisons. It is the primaryfederal source of technicalassistance, training, andinformation services forstate and local corrections.NIC provides a wide varietyof services to the nation'sjails, most of which are theresponsibility of sheriffs.

The NSA is a non-prot professionalassociation located inAlexandria, Virginia. NSArepresents the nearly3,100 elected sheriffsacross the nation and has

more than 20,000 members, includinglaw enforcement professionals, stateand federal government employees,concerned citizens, students, andothers. Since 1940, NSA has servedas an information clearinghouse forlaw enforcement professionals. NSAalso provides management training forsheriffs and their personnel in courtsecurity, crime victim services, domesticviolence, homeland security initiatives,jail operations, and trafc safety.Additionally, NSA administers the highlysuccessful National NeighborhoodWatch and Triad program.

INFORMATION PROVIDED


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

FOUR COUNTY CAREER CENTERProudly Presents Our 2014

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

& WALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Thanks to our Wall of Fame graduates and thanks to over 22,500 Four County Career Center graduates

over the past 45 years who have used this rm foundation of technical skills t o build a successful career.

Carole Wolfe- Retired Guidance Counselor - Four County Career CenterRonald R. Burk (1982 - Diesel Mechanics - Tinora H.S.)

Owner/Operator of Exceptional MotorcarBrent Savage(1974 - Machine Shop - Hicksville H.S.)

Engineering Administrator at Eaton CorporationG. Michael Christman(1972 - Drafting - Hicksville H.S.)

President/Owner of Guardian EngineeringMichael Kohl Sennett

(2002 - Computer Networking & Repair - Ayersville H.S.)IP System Administrator at Buckeye Cable SystemJody (Hallett) Strahle (1976 - Clerical - Bryan H.S.)

Accounts Payable/Cashier at Community Hospitals & Wellness CentersAbsent: Shelly Wagner (1983 - Cosmetology - Edgerton H.S.)

Owner of Hair Loft

Fulton County Sheriff Roy E. MillerCompletes 106th Session

Of National Sheriffs InstituteWauseon, OH Mike Oricko, Health

Commissioner, announces the receipt of$31,482.50 to continue promoting safedriving in Fulton County. I am pleasedto announce that we have been awardedthese funds as the Fulton County Safe

Communities, and the opportunityto do all we can to reduce the numberof trafc fatalities on the roadways ofour community, stated Mr. Oricko.Fulton County Sheriff, Roy Miller, is

also encouraged by the money received,It is imperative to not only enforcethe laws regarding trafc safety, but tocontinue our efforts to improve visibilityof my deputies and to add education tocomplete our vision of a safer Fulton

County.The grant through the Ohio

Department of Public Safetys TrafcSafety Ofce, is funded by moniesprovided by the National HighwayTrafc Safety Administration. The SafeCommunities approach is to create acommunity-based initiative where theexpansion of resources and partnershipsbrings awareness for the need of trafcsafety education and public awareness.The mission of Fulton County SafeCommunities is to create safety programsand provide enforcement serving allcommunities in the Fulton Countyarea that will lend to reducing trafc-related injuries and fatalities. In 2013there were 12 fatalities related to vehicleaccidents. That number is two less

than the 2012 statistics. Many partnersare working together to decrease thosenumbers including law enforcement,ODOT, emergency services, county

engineers, county commissioners,health department, county extensionofce, local insurance businesses andpublic safety because even one fatalityis too many.

The need to add awareness of trafcsafety issues with enforcement is agreat concern for our county, especiallyfor our younger drivers, noted RachelKinsman, Project Director. Awarenessand education are key to saving lives.

If through education, we can getpeople to realize how they can increasetheir safety by merely putting on aseatbelt or not driving impaired, we havesucceeded and used this grant well,Kinsman said. The costs associated

with the loss of life cannot be measuredin dollars and cents, especially to thosewho lose someone they care about.

The Fulton County Sheriffs Ofcealso has a grant through the OhioTrafc Safety Ofce for High VisibilityEnforcement during major Holidays andNational Mobilizations Blitzes such aClick It Or Ticket and Drive Sober orGet Pulled Over. This grant will add tothe efforts of the Sheriffs Ofce to maketrafc safety a priority of the Ofce, andfor the safety of citizens and visitors tothe area.

For more information regardingFulton County Safe Communities,contact Rachel Kinsman, Fulton CountyHealth Department at 419-337-0915.For information on trafc related

issues and programs, visit the NationalHighway Trafc Safety Administration atwww.nhtsa.gov


Fulton County ReceivesGrant To Continue Working

Towards Zero Trafc Deaths

WILLIAMS COUNTY

DIVORCES GRANTED

Laura Snyder, Bryan, OH,and Noah Snyder, Bryan, OH,married on April 14, 2007.Jamie Meek, Montpelier,

OH, and John Meek, Genoa,

OH, married on December 23,2008.

WILLIAMS COUNTY

DISSOLUTIONS GRANTED

Dawn Robbins (Brown),Montpelier, OH, and BarryRobbins, Montpelier, OH, mar-ried on December 15, 2006.

FULTON COUNTY

TRAFFIC

Eric Colter, Wauseon, OH,OVI Jail: 60 days. Fine:

$625. Costs: $88.Ondrayah D. Thorton, Arch-

bold, OH, No Valid DriversLicense Fine: $150. Costs:$88.

Keith E. McCullough,Wauseon, OH, No Valid Op-erators License Fine: $200.Costs: $88.Justin B. Leveck, Wauseon,

OH, OVI Second Offense Jail:150 days. Fine: $500. Costs:$88. Following Close Dis-missed. Costs: $64. Expired

Plates: Dismissed. Costs: $64.Tara Banister, Archbold, OH,

No Valid Operators License Fine: $250. Costs: $88.Tammy L. Porter, Wauseon,

OH, No Valid Operators Li-cense Fine: $200. Costs:

$88.Erin M. Fricke, Wauseon,OH, OVI First Offense Fine:

$500. Costs: $88. Failure toControl Fine: $50. Costs:$64.

Ashley A. Lane, Wauseon,

OH, 67/55 Speed Fine: $37.Costs: $88. Seat belt Fine:$30. Costs: $51.

Karen S. Irelan, Delta, OH,

67/55 Speed Fine: $37.Costs: $88.

Cory L. Miller, West Uni-

ty, OH, Seat belt WaiverAmount: $81.

Kevin L. Neifer, Wauseon,OH, 72/55 Speed Fine: $47.Costs: $88.

Grant T. Nicholls, Bryan,OH, 83/70 Speed WaiverAmount: $125.

Sarah E. Leininger, Delta,OH, 51/35 Speed WaiverAmount: $135.

Katherine E. Miller,

Wauseon, OH, Failure to Con-

trol Fine: $102. Costs: $88.

Jennifer R. Gonzales,Wauseon, OH, Registration Waiver Amount: $125.

Samantha D. Thomas, Fail-ure to Register Vehicle Fine:$27. Costs: $80. One Head-light Fine: $27. Costs: $51.

Tracy L. Olejownik,Wauseon, OH, 91/55 Speed Fine: $102. Costs: $80.

Brian K. Young, Delta, OH,Failure to Register Vehicle Fine: $150. Costs: $80.

Brandi S. Shadbolt,Wauseon, OH, 73/55 Speed Fine: $47. Costs: $80.

Rebekah E. Both, Swanton,OH, 71/55 Speed Fine: $102.Costs: $80.

Rosemary I. Zolman, Delta,OH, 68/55 Speed Fine: $37.Costs: $80.

Rachel E. Cox, West Unity,OH, 85/70 Speed WaiverAmount: $127.

Matthew D. Kroggel, Swan-

ton, OH, Stop Sign -WaiverAmount: $117.

Maria I. Beebe, Swan-ton, OH, Stop Sign WaiverAmount: $117.

Sarah, M. Schobinger,Swanton, OH, 69/55 Speed Fine: $37 Costs: $80.

FULTON

COUNTY

CRIMINAL

Christopher L. Wainscott,Wauseon, OH, Criminal Mis-chief Fine: $125. Costs:$78. Criminal Trespassing

Dismissed. Costs: $54. Dis-orderly Conduct Dismissed.Costs: $54.

Eric J. Makula, Delta, OH,Theft Jail: 8 days. Fine:$100. Costs: $78.

Robyn Venier, Archbold, OH,No Dog License Fine: $25.Costs: $78. Conne Dog Fine: $25. Costs: $54.

Christina Cordova, Wauseon,OH, No Dog License Fine:$25. Costs: $78. Conne Dog

Fine: $25. Costs: $54.Ronald Kempher, Fayette,

OH, Passing Bad Check Fine:$50. Costs: $78.

Benjamin C. Meeker III,Wauseon, OH, Petty Theft

Dismissed. Costs: $41. Fal-sication Fine: $250. Costs:$70.

Mark A. Miller, Archbold,OH, Driving on the Sidewalk Waiver Amount: $125.

FULTON COUNTY

COMMON

PLEAS

On October 20, 2014, theFulton County Grand Jury

considered indictments charg-ing individuals with FultonCounty Crimes, according toFulton County Prosecuting At-

torney Scott A. Haselman.Brett A. Farless, age 29, ofSwanton, OH, was indictedon three counts of Theft Froman Elderly Person or DisabledAdult and one count of Bur-glary. On or about September24, 2014 and September 26,2014, he allegedly stole cashfrom three elderly persons andallegedly trespassed in an oc-cupied structure in Metamora.

Sos Ohanyan, age 53, ofGlendale, CA, was indicted on14 counts of Forgery. On orabout October 1, 2014, he al-legedly possessed forged cred-it cards belonging to severalindividuals.

Joseph A. Lopez, age 19, ofWauseon, OH, was indictedon one count of Gross SexualImposition and one count ofRape. On or about May 30,2014, he allegedly had sexu-al contact with a person lessthan 13 years of age.

By: Forrest R. Church,

PublisherTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

Two individuals werearrested in connectionto the burglary outbreakin Fulton County. Sher-

iff Roy Miller shared with

The Village Reporterthat Melvin J. Rayoum III,21, of Swanton has wascharged with ve countsof burglary while Chel-sea B. Green, 22, of theDelta/Swanton area hasbeen charged with fourcounts of burglary.

Sheriff Miller added,

The investigation contin-ues, with more chargespossible. Miller said thearrests were made possi-ble with cooperation fromother law enforcementagencies. He said countyresidents should remainvigilant and continue tocall in suspicious activityand vehicles.

Residents fromthroughout the countyhave been monitoring thesituation on Facebookwith a new group calledFulton County WatchGroup which you can

view at: https://www.facebook.com/

Forrest R. Churchmay be reached at

[email protected].

Two Arrests Made InFulton County Burglary Spree


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Thats where things get abit more complicated.

The simple solutionwould appear to be tosimply pass a levy in or-der to procure the money

from taxpayers. After all,residents of the Edon Dis-trict pay the lowest schooltaxes in Williams County,and the cost of a levy nec-essary to rectify this is-

sue wouldnt be too heavya burden on the averagehousehold.

Theres a aw in that

line of thinking, though.Forty-one percent

of district residents arefarmers, Wehrle pointedout. A two percent taxincrease might raise theaverage households taxesby $20 (for example), buta farmers tax increasewill be a lot more than

that $20.This is because of allthe acreage necessary togrow crops and sell themat a prot. Wehrle men-tioned that hes seen afarmers property tax costas much as $16,000, andthats just in his personalexperience.

With these woundsnearly causing ampu-tation amongst variousgroups of Edon residents,separated by their differ-ing opinions on the situa-tion, both parties involvedin the negotiations really

seem to want whats bestfor the village.It is our hope to come

up with a fair agreementand bring this commu-nity together, Blue pro-claimed.

Ewers expressed a sim-ilar interest in ensuring apositive outcome from thisexperience.

All steps will be takento make sure we continueto have a safe learning en-vironment for our kids.

Bringing the communi-ty back together. Having asafe learning environment

for our children. These areideals necessary to healthe district.

The rest will come ingood time.

T.J. Hug can be reached at

[email protected]

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QUIZ BOWL ... Row 1: Todd Cunningham, Gina Allomong, John Juhasz,Mike Curry. Row 2: Melinda Bigger, Josh Baughman, Stacy Stickman, DeniseChroninger, Justin McKibben. Missing: Eric Ankney, Coy Dunkle.

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60 YEARS AGO

OCTOBER 1954

Miss Marilyn Kinnison was guestof honor at a surprise bridal showerheld at her newly furnished apart-ment last Wednesday evening. Therewere nineteen guests, including thehostesses, Louise Wherle and LaRueHeld.

50 YEARS AGO

OCTOBER 1964

Mrs. Myron Knight and Nancywere in Leipsic Sunday afternoon toattend a District MYF meeting.

Mrs. Leonard Peck and Vi Lou andBonnie Hamilton accompanied Mrs.Jim Mann and others from Edonto Wauseon Saturday to attend theOhio Association Future Homemak-ers of America sub-regional meeting.

20 YEARS AGO

OCTOBER 1994

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Haroff of Edonwill celebrate their golden weddinganniversary with an open house offriends and relatives on Sunday, Oct.

23 from 2 to 4 PM at the Edon LegionHall.

Josiah Hulbert has auditioned forand has been accepted as a memberof the rst American Choral Directors

Association National Honors Boy-choir.

A vehicle driven by David L. Raabe,Montpelier, was struck by a semi driv-en by Hugh L. Keegan, Montgomery,Mich., when Raabe attempted to backout of an east-facing parking space onN. Michigan.

10 YEARS AGO

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In a news conference held in theBurger King parking lot Monday, Sen-ator Lynn Watchman and State Rep-resentative Steve Buehrer announcedthat the Turnpike Commission willpass a resolution next week that willensure that Exit 2 will remain open.

Harold E. Freed, 81, of rural Mont-pelier, died Tuesday, October 5, 2004at the Dilworth Center of Commu-nity Hospitals and Wellness Centers-Montpelier, following an extended ill-ness.

The emerald ash borer is wipingout ash trees in Michigan, Ohio, Indi-

ana, and Ontario.

By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber


Hearing projected costs for upgradesat Walz Park was part of the light agendaaddressed by Edon Village Councilduring its regular session held Monday,October 20, 2014 at Village Hall. MayorDarlene Burkhardt called the eveningmeeting to order with Councilors RoxanaNester, Lee Lawrence, Duane Thiel,Richard Chapin, Chuck Bidwell, GaleHorn, Fiscal Ofcer Heidi Bidwell, and

Solicitor Tom Thompson in attendance;

Board of Public Affairs members AndyLedyard, Warren Henry and ChipHulbert were present as well.

Over the past few months, identifyingareas for improvement at Walz Park hasbeen an interest and focus of discussionby members of the Villages ParkBoard. According to Board PresidentMartha Michael, one plan now underconsideration calls for the removal ofthe parks existing tennis court andadjacent fencing and to replace the sitewith ll dirt.

As with all projects, nancing the

undertaking must be addressed beforemoving ahead. While the Villagewould have ll dirt available to help

create a more functional and practical

recreational area within the park,getting rid of nearly three hundred tonsof debris ~ at a cost of fty-six hundred

dollars ~ is another story.To help offset expenses, Park Board

members inquired if funding for phaseone could be appropriated in the 2015Village Budget. Then, once primed andready, the area would be lled with new

playground equipment secured throughdonations.

The Park Board has directed itsattention towards the basketball courtat Walz Park as well. While exploringhow best to deal with its currentcondition, members were quick to pointout regardless when restoration getsunderway, they will be looking at a verylarge expenditure. One possible solution

to nance the project would be a parklevy; this future option will most likelybe taken up for review as warranted.

In the meantime, Park Board

members will keep Council apprisedof their ideas as they work togetherto develop Walz Park into a wonderfulplace for the community to enjoy.

Additionally that evening, Councilscheduled a Public Hearing at thestart of the November meeting tosolicit comments, concerns, testimony,etc. regarding its proposed zoningamendment. Slated for approval duringthe evenings session, the revised VillagePlanning and Zoning Ordinance (Part11 Chapter 1175) would now include

a twenty dollar fee for temporaryaccessory structures.In other business brought forward,

Council:Heard Police Chief Tom Szymczaks

detailed Service Log and Vehicle Reportfor September. He additionally notedthe department had provided escort forthe annual EHS Homecoming SnakeDance and would be watching trafc

during the Villages upcoming Trick orTreat and Haunted Forest events; healso attended the recent county-widemeeting with State Attorney GeneralMike DeWine.

Learned from Street Superintendent

Jim Brigle that fty tons of salt for the

upcoming winter season had arrived;leaf pickup is now underway through

November 26.Reminded everyone the Villages

annual Trick or Treat Night was slatedfor Saturday, October 25 from 6-7:00p.m.

Accepted the Minutes, Financial

Report and Bills as presented.Voted to enter into Executive Session

with Edon BPA prior to adjournment forthe expressed purpose of discussingpersonnel; no action was taken.

Edon Village Council will convenewith Edon Board of Public Affairsin Joint Executive Session Monday,November 3, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. todiscuss potential hiring of personnel;their next regular monthly meeting isset for Monday, November 17 beginning

at 7:00 p.m. in Village Chambers.Lucinda Held-Faulhaber

May be reached [email protected]

Edon Village Council Learns

Cost For Park Improvements;Announces Public Hearing


6/18

By T.J. Hug


Giving is a wonderfulthing. The act of simplyhanding something overto someone, without

expecting anything inreturn, can give one thegreatest reward of all.

Just ask Ed Kidston.Kidston, Mayor

of Pioneer and ChiefExecutive Ofcer of

Pioneer Artesian, hasbeen instrumental in hiscompanys involvementin the Veterans DayAssembly held by NorthCentral schools each year.Pioneer Artesian providesthe school with shirts forthe kids to wear at theassembly. Some are red,others white, and blueones are handed out as

well. The students thenstand together in sucha way that, with colorscheme of the shirts, theymake a living AmericanFlag.

Its kind of cool.Kidston notes. The kidslove it.

The shirts themselveshave unique phrases onthem, varying from year to year. Thisyears expression is amongst Kidstonsfavorites thus far.

If youre lucky enough to be anAmerican, then youre lucky enough.

This falls in line with Kidstons goalin handing out the shirts each year.

He hopes to inspire pride in the futurecitizens of the United States of America,as well as help them to understandthe American Value System andphilosophies.

Its a small part. It may not meananything. Kidston admits. (But) mygoal is to give the kids something to beproud of.

This tradition of trying to inspirethe students of North Central wasborn from the rst assembly the school

held on Veterans Day. Kidston was inattendance, and wanted totake an active part in theevent. Coming up with theidea to give away shirts,and using them to makean American Flag, he got

in contact with the school.I made a phone call,

and they thought it was acool idea.

Of course, NorthCentral Administratorsinitially thought Kidstonwould want the shirts backafter the assembly, so thatthey could do the samething again the followingyear. He informed themthat not only would thestudents be allowed tokeep the shirts, but thathe planned on continuingthe tradition anyway.

That many shirts

doesnt come cheap,either. Kidston estimatesthe cost of the shirts toaverage around $2,000a year, a price hiscompany is proud to payto play some small rolein honoring Americas

Veterans, as well as teaching youngergenerations to do the same.

I want them all to grow up to beproductive citizens. says Kidston.

Perhaps the greatest reward Kidstonreceives is when he sees a studentwearing the shirt, not for the assembly,but just for the sake of wearing it. Itmakes him feel good to see his gift inuse.

I get so much more out it. Kidstonreferenced giving away the shirts. WhatI get out of it is ten fold.

For Kidston, giving is its own reward.Aside from the noble reasons for handingout the shirts, the smiles he sees on thekids faces makes him feel good inside.

And that is a feeling no amount oftaking can produce.

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


REFLECTIONS FROM PIONEERS PAST

1979 North Central Golf Team

GOLF TEAM ... Front: Grant Gilcher, Roy Hylander, Mike Clark, BobWalz, John Kidston. Back: Coach Rob Sheldon, Doug Nearing, Steve Ely,Jeff Gunn, Al Henry, Brook Bandeen.

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By: T.J. Hug


On October 21, the North CentralBoard of Education met in regular session.During the course of this meeting, agood many things were discussed andaccomplished by the board.

First to address the board wasElementary School Principal Paul Jones.He went into detail about the schoolscurrent iteration of the 21st CenturyProgram. Due to lack of funds, the morningportion of the program had to be dropped,leaving only the after school time slot of2:45-3:45 P.M. for students to take part.Busing is provided for the roughly sixty-two kids who attend the program.

Jones also informed the board thatthirty-three students have elected to enrollin the Church Release Time Program. Said

program will allow students to attend thelocal Methodist Church from 1:50-2:30P.M. on Fridays. Again, busing will beprovided for these students.

Jones concluded his report by sharingwith the board his recommendations onwho should take part in the after schoolprogram, which he had already given toSuperintendent Boyer. Amongst thoselisted in the recommendation were AshleyStewart, Nicole Geiser, Sally Wheeler,Doonie Fidler, Dustin Campbell, TanyaWiles, Lisa Blue, Amanda Blohm, MarySmith, Joe Fidler, Brent Saneholtz, LindaCochran, Angie Lashaway, Marcia Geiser,and Julie Taylor. These recommendationswere met with board approval, as was thehiring of Curt Short and Tina Sobczak asbus drivers for the program.

In his report to the board, Junior Highand High School Principal Tim Rettig madeit known to the board that students will betested constantly, starting in February.

Come February, some group ofstudents or another will be tested everythree days until May, Rettig proclaimed.

Its kind of frustrating for me. I didnt get

into education just to test kids all the time.The board shared in Rettigs frustration,

and the state testing practices employed bythe State of Ohio were discussed in greatlength.

District Treasurer Eric Smeltzerannounced that the school had soldbonds valuing at $2,024,999 between theSeptember and October board meetings.

In preparation of another harshWinter, the board approved a CalamityDay Alternative Make-Up Plan. Such aplan allows for students to make-up anadditional three days of canceled schoolonline, should weather problems make itnecessary to do so.

Four Seasons Environmental, Inc.was employed by the board to providecommissioning services related to theschools building project. As a third party,Four Seasons will oversee the work doneby architects and construction managerson the project, informing the board ofany further work that may done to thenew structures, as well as any mistakesthat might be made by said architectsand managers. The cost for this service is$24,420, which had already been factoredinto the overall cost of the building project.

As for construction managers for thebuilding project, interviews for the positionbegin on October 31. Three nalists have

been selected to compete for the contract,with one hailing from Toledo, another fromLima, and the third from Columbus. Inorder to be considered for such projects,companies must be on a state approvedlist, in order to assure the quality of theirwork.

The board concluded the meeting byentering into Executive Session to discussdiscipline of personnel. No action wasexpected.


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North Central Board Of

Education Has Busy Evening

Pioneer Artesian Proud To ContinueT-Shirt Tradition For Veterans Day


FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS ... Ed Kidston, ChiefExecutive Ofcer of Pioneer Artesians and Mayor of

Pioneer, is a proud American citizen looking to helpimpart upon the younger generations just what thatmeans.

PIONEER On Saturday, October 25,the North Central Athletic Boosters heldtheir annual membership drive. Twenty-six student-athletes as well as 15 coachesand athletic booster members took timeout of their Saturday morning to assistwith the membership drive. From 10 am

to 12 pm the student-athletes, along withthe adults, canvased the streets of Pioneerseeking the nancial support of the com-munity in the form of a North Central Ath-letic Boosters Membership. Following themembership drive, the athletic boostersgraciously provided pizza to the student-athletes.

Three membership options are avail-able. A Bronze membership costs $25,a Silver membership is $50, and a Goldmembership runs $100. All membershipsprovide members with their names includ-ed in the sports program, as well as beingdisplayed on the newly purchased mem-bership board which will be posted out-side the Varsity Gym. Members are alsogranted voting privileges at booster meet-ings, as well as a decal to proudly display

their support.The North Central Athletic Boosters pro-vide nancial support for all of the athletic

programs at North Central. Recent contri-butions include: A reverse rafe, annual

golf outing, booser membership board,track/cross country warm-up suits, 1000point sign, baseball and softball score-

boards, construction of the concessionstand for outdoor events, senior postersin the gymnasium, as well as several othercontributions. Future projects include apress box for the baseball/softball com-plex and photos of athletes and teams thathave competed in the State Tournament or

received All-State recognition.If you didnt see one of the smiling fac-

es pictured at your doorstep, its not toolate! There are still ways you can becomea North Central Athletic Booster. One wayis to contact Booster President, Nelson

Turner at 419-799-0637, Treasurer, DawnCogswell at 419-553-0469, or Athletic Di-rector, Kent Hutchison at 419-737-2366.Booster membership forms are also avail-able in the North Central High School Of-ce during regular school hours, and at all

winter athletic events held at North Cen-tral.

The NC Athletic Boosters meet at 7pm the rst Monday of each month in the

Cafeteria. Everyone is welcome to attendthese meetings. If you have any questions,comments, or concerns the athletic boost-

ers encourage you to attend a meeting orcontact any of the ofcers.The North Central Athletic Boosters

hope you will consider supporting the or-ganization so they can continue to servethe needs of the student athletes of NorthCentral Local Schools.


North Central Athletic BoostersConduct Annual Membership Drive

NORTH CENTRAL BOOSTER DRIVE ... The following student-athletes assisted with themembership drive held on October 25. Front row L-R: Blake Sakos, Evan Traxler, JackBailey, Eryn Shaw, Emilie Eustace, Madison Eberus, Hailey Culver, Allyson Hutchi-son, and Brittany Cozart. Middle row: Cady VanDeVoorde, Aleea Lonabarger, KelsieBeres, Levi Huffman, Jason Singer, Austin Echler, Sydni Peel, Ryan Taylor, and BrookeBryan. Back row: Makayla Hayes, Kaleb Geiser, Jordan Reeves, Brady Wolfrum, Na-than Traxler, Josh Bailey, Zachary Rhinard, and Noah Wolfrum.


EVERYONE PLEASE RISE ... Members of the North Central Board of Education standas they prepare to recite the Pledge of Allegiance before beginning their October Regularmeeting.


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1928 Montpelier Theta EpsilonREFLECTIONS OF THE PAST

THETA EPSILON ... Seated: Laura Riggard, Julia Brandeberry, Markorie

Copeland, Leona Thompson. Standing: Front Row: Elizabeth Best, Leona

Mercer, Hazel JoHanson, Elinor Haines, Alice Elson, Loretta Chapman,

Josephine Gump, Florence Bell, Nathalie Schmell, Greta Grifth, Elizabeth

Farley, Naomi Wyatt, Ruth Snow, Reinette Carr. Middle Row: Gladys Tur-

ney, Aldythe Elson, Marvel Decker, Lenore Cornell, Margaret Bechtol, Doris

Richardson, Margaret Woods, Lucille Mower, Viola Rundell, Dorothy Zulch,

Elinor Worthington, Wiltrude Tedrow, Thelma Hanover, Eva Crouse. Back

Row: Loretta Hein, Rachel Fletcher, Zara Chapman, Donna Neil, Lucille

Reader, Evelyn Woods, Reba Clapp, Abbie Horner, Athlene Wildrich, Bea-

trice Barnhart, Lucille Brown, Ruby Clay, Clarice Mercer.

PHOTO PROVIDED

FIREFIGHTER FRIEND ... The Montpelier Fire Department met with Head Start

through 2nd graders at Montpelier Elementary on October 17th. Fire Chief Dale

Fritsch, along with a couple of Montpelier reghters, met with the students to let

them know that reghters are their friends and will help rescue them in the event

of an actual re. After discussing and explaining the importance of re protocols

and safety, the re department took the students outside to show them a handful of

the towns re eet. Students were able to observe the trucks, ask questions, tour

inside, and they even were able to see the ladder in action. The students learned a

lot and had a great time!

Montpelier Fireghters Teach Kids

A Thing Or Two About Fire Safety

PHOTO PROVIDED

EXTREMELY GRATEFUL ... Through the generous donation from the Loyal Order

of the Moose the Montpelier Public Library was able to upgrade their magazine

display. The new display cases are able to hold up to two years of a magazine,

making it easier for patrons to nd the issue they are looking for. Pictured are Pat

Henricks Library Fiscal Ofcer and Bob Gearig representing the Moose.

Montpelier Public LibraryGets Some Needed Updates

Thanks To The Local Moose

Buntain to nominate her for the award.Hull suspects one particular aspect of her

tenure with the Chamber that motivatedher nomination.

I think it might have a lot to do with The

Balloon Festival, theorized Hull.Hull was instrumental in the popularity

of this years Bean Days festivities, play-ing a large role in the air-balloon themed

event. Actually, it was the Balloon Festivalthat propelled Hull into a more active role

within the Chamber. One factor to which

she attributes the celebrations success wasthe ability of the Chamber to bring in spon-

sors not only from Montpelier, but beyondas well.

There were a lot of sponsors from out-side of Montpelier. Hull announced. We

couldnt have done it without the commu-

nities of Williams County.That level of modesty has served Hull

well during her time as Chamber President,and is a quality that surely helped to make

her one of the Bright Stars of the NorthernOhio Chambers.

One humble act taken by the Chamber

in which Hull takes pride is the returning ofPocket Park back to the Montpelier public.

I think we did the right thing donating(the park) back to the village.

The Chamber received the property froma private owner before deciding to give it

back to Montpelier residents.

Thats not to say the Chamber hasnt

had its fair share of issues with which todeal in recent times. In fact, there are somechallenges through which Hull is currently

leading the Chamber.Perhaps the most pertinent of the issues

Hull and the board are addressing is the

retirement of Buntain, effective in Decem-ber. After nearly a decade of service, Bun-

tain will be leaving behind a huge void toll. Hulls plan to nd a replacement began

when she assigned a committee of threeboard members to sift through the pleth-

ora of resumes sent in by those seeking to

become theChambers

new Execu-tive Director.

That com-

mittee nar-

rowed the search down to three applicants,with the interview process starting last

Thursday.Another obstacle the Chamber is work-

ing through under Hull is dealing with the

status of their current building. While thestructure is still in solid shape, there are

several upkeep issues that will need moreattention in the near future. Hull is co-

writing a grant proposal in order to requestfunds necessary to rectify such concerns.

The building provides a different com-

plication as well. There are tenants livingwithin its walls. While expressing that a

majority of the Chambers experiences withthese tenants have been positive, serving as

landlords has produced a set of challengesunique amongst chambers of commerce.

The board is evaluating its options re-

garding the building. According to Hull,they are even open to selling it, if a fair offer

is made. It should be noted that the Cham-ber is not listing the building, and that they

have a particular gure in mind, which theywont go below.

Hull hopes to put more of an empha-

sis toward the members of the Chamberonce these issues are properly handled. In

her estimation, the best way to serve theirmembership is to bring those businesses

and service organizations together with vil-lage ofcial.

Thats one of the things Ive tried to fo-

cus on, Hull proclaimed, bringing every-

one together.Perhaps the best method of accom-

plishing such a lofty aim is to establish a

common goal for both the ofcials and theChamber members. According to Hull, the

Chamber already has a great relationship

with both local and county ofcials, givingChamber leadership an advantage in this

area.When can Montpelier expect its Cham-

ber of Commerce to pursue this directionso vigorously?

I would say at the rst of the year, youll

be seeing a lot of activity (from the Cham-ber). Hull said.

An appropriate enough time for theChamber to follow its bright star.

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

CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE

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WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO

1992 Hilltop Softball

SOFTBALL ... Front: Shawn Shirley, Georgia Drewes, Nicki Wheeler, Melissa

Laser, Brooke Belcher, Kris Engel, Tara Rising, Tanya Gable, Jamie Dennison.

Back: Coach Tom Smith, Nancy Roesch, Lisa Cromwell, Mandy Balser, Kendra

Myers, Jennifer Borton, Hollie Borton, Lynne Borton, Gaye Filip.

WEST UNITY REPORTER

130 YEARS AGO

OCTOBER 1884

Conrad Felger has gone to Wauseonto clerk for D.R. Patrick.

Corn husks are thick which meansthat we are to have a cold winter.

Temperance meeting to be held onOctober 12.

120 YEARS AGOOCTOBER 1894

John Holtzberg, 80, died Septem-

ber 24.

Mrs. Catherine Critcheld Burnspassed away at age 45.

Mr. and Mrs. William Swisher cel-ebrated their 50th anniversary on Oc-

tober 6.

110 YEARS AGO

OCTOBER 1904

Rebecca Held Altman,69, died on

September 17, at the home of her sonat West Unity.

Geoge Leasure Martin, 81, died onSeptember 28.

100 YEARS AGO

OCTOBER 1914

Lizzie Barkdoll Oberlin passedaway at the age of 37.

Married October 1, Mr. Harry Ely

and Miss Margaret Jaquith.

Alice Hubbard Cliffton, 40, passed

away September 22.

90 YEARS AGO

OCTOBER 1924

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee ofAlvordton on October 3, a son.

80 YEARS AGO

OCTOBER 1934

Sara Ann Anspaugh near Edon will

celebrate her 100th birthday on Octo-ber 11.

Joseph Kerr Jr., 10, died Septem-

ber 22.

70 YEARS AGO

OCTOBER 1944

Kenneth Bly was given a farewellparty as he went to Detroit where en-

listed in the Coast Guard.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. CharlesHutchinson on September 24, a

daughter.Carl Yager and Karl Randels have

returned to Ann Arbor for the comingyears work at the university.

60 YEARS AGO

OCTOBER 1954

Forty students from the West Unity

Band were in attendance at BowlingGreen for the United States MarineBand.

Donald Geesey has purchased the

Shetler farm.


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Trunk or Treat - First Baptist

Church of Stryker 5:00 PM -

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West Unity Trick or Treat 6:00

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND

Souls Harbor Southern Gospel

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tian Union Church 6:00 PM

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD

Wauseon City Council Meeting

5:30 PM

North Central Fall Athletic

Awards 6:00 PM

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH

NetSense Meeting at Wauseons

Marshalls Fitness 5:30 PM

Wauseon Volleyball Awards (Ro-

tary Park) 6:00PM

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH

West Unity Chamber of Commerce

Annual Banquet - 5:00 PMMontpelier Park Board Meeting

5:30 PM

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH

West Unity Library - Tail Waggin

Tutors 4:00 PM

Wauseon High School Marching

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Williams County Historical Soci-

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FIRE DEPARTMENT TOUR ... West Unity Cub Scout Pack 669 visited the West UnityFire department and learned a lot of great things. They were taught what to do in a re

and got the see and hear what a reghter looks and sounds like with all their gear on.The boys loved talking to the reghters and getting to sit in the re trucks. Pictured

here are (sitting): Jarred Shelling, AJ Wade, Connor Durham Front row: Chris Cullis,

Aiden Lopez, Logan Stuckey, April McKinney (Cub Master).Back: Ben McKinney, LeoHahn, Darrius Ross, Shane Netcher, Luke Leatherman, Mark Leatherman.

West Unity Cub Scout Pack 669

Visits The Fire Department

By T.J. Hug


Meeting on October 20 for their

monthly regular board meeting, the

Millcreek-West Unity Board of Education

took in some information, and started

planning for the future.

Al Wheeler addressed a concern he

had with the current bus eet with the

board. He suggested that they consider

trading in two or three of the older buses

in the districts possession toward the

purchase of a new one.

The board approved twelve weeks of

maternity leave for Angela Dunson. The

leave will be regulated under the Family

Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and will beginon October 10. Eight weeks of maternity

leave was also approved for Sarah Rupp

through FMLA, as well ve days of sick

leave. It should be noted that absences

excused through FMLA are unpaid.

In personnel moves, the board

approved Michael Creamer, Corey Eisel,

and Michael Polley as Junior High

Track Coaches. Jeri Sue Beaverson was

approved as a Para Professional, with

Marsha Ruffer serving as a substitute.

New Substitute Teachers brought in

by the board include Marion Allen,

Kenneth Herbert, Paula Hudecek, Linda

Koch-Kious, Erin McCormick, Carol

Melnerney, David Miller, Katherine

Miller, Grant Nicholls, Christa Rupple,

Gary Solarik, Sammuel Steffes, James

Stoll, and Randy Stuckey. Taking over

the Seventh Grade Boys Basketball

Coach position is Kevin Schaffner. Mike

Bumb was approved as a Tutor for Home

Bound Students as well.

The meeting ended without going into

Executive Session, and was adjourned

by Board President Sara Carothers.


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Meets For October Session


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MORE MONTPELIER AREA NEWS

Montpelier Celebrates Halloween With Parade

By: T.J. Hug


Plastic injection molding companyC.K. Technologies, from their Montpelierfactory, hosted a Cruise-In for Canceron Friday.

The event was catered by WynnsRestaurant and Cookies On Demand,both vendors unique to the area.Enjoying the hot dogs, macaronitopped with bacon, chilli, and delicioushome-baked cookies served up by saidvendors, those in attendance saw theirappetites quite satised.

Several classic vehicles found theirway into the C.K. parking lot for thecruise-in. Muscle cars, antique vehicles,and even more traditional beautiesoccupied the slots just in front of theentrance to the ofces of the structure.

Onlookers congregated around saidvehicles, striking up conversationsabout a good many things.

Inside the factory, in the ofce portion

of the building, pink t-shirts and otherthings were being sold, with proceedsgoing toward cancer-related charity.

People gathered inside, waiting totake a tour of the factory itself. Guides

took turns leading groups through theconnes of the facility, showing them

the internal workings of the $1.5 milliona week sales generating company.

Building exterior parts for large semi-trucks, C.K. Technologies holds thelargest single injection molding press inthe world, though there is a press builtfrom two individual machines which islarger. Tour guides explained how partswere created, showing the people thetiny plastic ball that would be melteddown and shot into their respectivemolds as they shaped themselves intovarious forms. The workings of a roboticarm, packing procedures, and safetypractices were also discussed in theloud, but friendly environment of C.K.

The event had many in attendancethroughout the day. Those who decidedto make the trip were treated with goodfood, gorgeous cars at which to look,a plethora of information regardinginjection molding, and great company.


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MORE WEST UNITY AREA NEWS

By: Chelsie FirestoneTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

With the second round of bidding onthe empty lot behind Town Hall bringingin only one sealed bid of $1001, mem-bers of the West Unity Village Councilapproved a motion to accept the bid and

sell the lot during their October 23 meet-ing. The motion, made by Councilor RonHausch and seconded by Councilor DaveShort, passed on a 4-0 vote with Coun-cil President Kirk Thompson absent fromthe evenings meeting and Councilor DonLeu abstaining from the vote. The $1001bid was submitted by Roger Short, ownerof the old hotel building.

Also during the meeting, Council:Approved Ordinance-2014-13, which

will change the frequency of Councilsmeetings from twice each month to onetime each month, on second reading.

Approved the Health Insurance Re-newal Rates as presented.

Approved Deputy Clerk Katie Bal-tosser to be removed from probation witha pay rate of $13.01 per hour

Learned from Police Chief J.R. Jonesthat work continues to move forward onthe Spielman System that will enhancejoint efforts between local law enforce-ment and the Sheriffs Department aswell as that all of West Unitys full time

ofcers have been completing simulationtraining.

Was reminded by Mayor Peg Bernathof the library, senior, and health depart-ment renewal levies which will be ap-pearing on the November 4 ballot as wellas of the Chamber of Commerce Banquettaking place on November 5.

Was reminded by Village Adminis-trator Ric Beals that the Village intendsto end fall leaf pick up on Wednesday,November 26. Residents who would liketheir leaves picked up are encouragedto have their leaves to the curb by thatdate.

Also heard from Ric Beals that theeast sliding door of the old shelter houseat Memorial Park has been reinforced inhopes to deter the door being pried open.

Learned that Beals, along with Bry-an Mayor Doug Johnson and Montpelier

Mayor Steve Yagelski, recently spoke to agroup of students enrolled in LeadershipWilliams County as well as that Bealsrecently attended a Black Swamp SafetyCouncil meeting.

The next meeting of the West UnityVillage Council will be held on Thurs-day, November 13 at 7:30 PM in CouncilChambers.

Chelsie can be reached [email protected]

Motion To Sell Empty Lot ApprovedBy West Unity Village Council

PHOTO BY CHELSIE FIRESTONE, STAFF

CONTINUED IMPROVEMENTS The recent addition of new outside furniture on thenew concrete at the Kissell Building tops off the recent improvements made to the com-munity building.

AND HERE WE HAVE ... A tour guide leads a group through the injection molding fac-tory of C.K. Technologies.

AINT SHE A BEAUT ...People congregate around classic vehicles, taking in the maj-esty of their historical signicance as they talk amongst themselves.

HOMEMADE GOODNESS ... Becky Freese sells her Cookies On Demand at the Cruise-In for Cancer fund raiser in the parking lot of C.K. Technologies.

Documents

The Village Reporter - October 29th, 2014.pdf