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Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Wauseons NanSee EyeWear & Chic Boutique Celebrate New Location
Fayette Village Council Hears News Of A New Industrial Business Coming To Town
By: Timothy Kays THE VILLAGE REPORTER Members of the Fayette Village Council convened in regular session on the evening of November 26. Council agreed to the payment of bills totaling $73,252.37, then heard the report of Village Administrator, Mr. Steve Blue. Highlights of Mr. Blue's report included updates on the sewer separation project, but the most discussed topics centered on the Fayette Industrial Complex. DCI Plastics has announced that they will be moving from their Magda Drive location in Montpelier to Fayette. They will be bringing a few employees with them, and hiring locally with the target of having around fifty employees by early spring of 2014. Another company is still in negotiations with the village for occupancy in the Industrial Complex. Should the negotiations prove successful and the business commits to Fayette, they plan on quickly hiring around fifty employees locally, eventually expanding to nearly 200. "This is the best news that we've had in a long time," said Fayette Mayor, Ms. Ruth Marlatt. DCI, "...has signed the lease; they're moving in now," said Mr. Blue. Council heard the third reading of, and adopted Ordinance 2013-17, allowing for the allocation of money in the Capital Projects Fund for streets. The Councilors joined in unison to pass Ordinance 2013-18 under suspended rules of reading. This Ordinance, which amends Chapter 513 of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Fayette, puts the village in line with several other communities across the area, the state and the nation that are banning the manufacture, sale, distribution or possession of designer 'synthetic' drugs within corporate limits. Synthetic hallucinogenic chemicals with street and/or brand names such as K-2, Spice, Bath Salts, Texas Silver, Black Diamond, White Dove, White China and a host of other titles, are included in the ban. The Council heard the first reading of Ordinance 2013-19, pertaining to Appropriations for 2014, then adjourned into executive session for the discussion of personnel issues.
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NEW LOCATION ... On hand to celebrate the new location of NanSee EyeWear and Chic Boutique at 1115 N. Shoop Ave., Suite 4 were, from left, Bev Meridew (Vice President, Wauseon Chamber of Commerce), JD Martinez, John Martinez, owner Nancy Martinez, Sue Dieringer (Chamber Member), Steve Wilburn (Chamber Member), and Neil Toeppe (Executive Director, Wauseon Chamber of Commerce). By: Chelsie Firestone THE VILLAGE REPORTER When Nancy Martinez, owner of NanSee EyeWear and Chic Boutique, was offered the opportunity to move from her previous Elm Street location to a larger location on Shoop Avenue, she seized that opportunity. After all, the Shoop Avenue location offers both a prime location for retail merchants and a comfortable, room environment for Martinezs customers. The new location at 1115 N. Shoop Avenue, Suite 4 houses both NanSee EyeWear as well as Nancys other business, Chic Boutique. Offering everything but the eye exam, NanSee Eyewear will continue to offer great service and an expanded line of fashionable and affordable frames and lens while Chic Boutique, formally BASH Boutique and Bling offers a great selection of equally affordable ladies apparel, jewelry, handbags, and accessories. The change in locations comes after Martinez celebrated ten years in business this past June and Martinez is hoping that the community will help her celebrate both her success and the move. The December welcome package from NanSee EyeWear consists of a frame purchase with polycarbonate lighter, thinner, scratch resistant and 100% UV lenses for free. Customers are reminded to bring their prescriptions in with them. Just in time for Christmas, the Chic Boutique side of the business will be offering 10% off all merchandise through the month of December. Winter hours for NanSee EyeWear and Chic Boutique are Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 5:00 and Saturday 10:00 2:00. Gift certificates are available and Wauseon Chamber Bucks are accepted. Chelsie Firestone can be reached at chelsie@thevillagereporter.com
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Williams & Fulton Counties Continue To Maintain; Ohio Unemployment Rises

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West Unity Village County Appoints Kevin Gray To Fill Vacant Seat
passing of Resolution 112013-7 which adopts the Ohio Public Employees Deferred Compensation Program for village employees at no cost to the village. The program offers the option for village employees to defer funds into an account to be set aside until retirement. The resolution was passed on emergency with hopes of being able to offer the program to village employees as early as January. Village Administrator Ric Beals also noted during the meeting that the village will be done picking up leaves on December 6. After that point residents will need to bag leaves. The next meeting of the West Unity Village Council will be held at its regularly scheduled time and date of 7:30 pm on December 12. However, the second meeting for December will be moved to Monday, December 30 at 7:30 pm. Chelsie Firestone can be reached at
OATH ... West Unity Mayor Peggy Bernath administers the Oath of Office to Kevin Gray. By: Chelsie Firestone THE VILLAGE REPORTER Members of the West Unity Village Council held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 26 with a main purpose of selecting a candidate to fill the council seat left vacant by Rich Merillat, who had retired from council at the end of October. Kevin Gray was selected from the nominees who had previously submitted their letters of interest to the village. His appointment was approved with a vote of four yeas, zero nays, and with council member Dave Chester abstaining. Gray, who is currently employed at Wilson Auction and Realty, will fill the seat vacated by Merillat for the remainder of the term expiring in December 2015. The only other matter brought before council during the meeting was the
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Recently released seasonally adjusted unemployment figures for the state of Ohio show unemployment rising slightly from 7.3% in August to 7.4% in September to 7.5% in October. Despite this rise, 74 of Ohios 88 counties saw declining rates over the last two months. Included among these is Fulton County who saw unemployment drop from 7.8% in September to 7.4% in October. Williams County saw no change in unemployment rates over the last month. Even with the unchanged rate, William County rose from 43rd ranked in the state to 45th while Fulton County rose from 32nd to 36th. Rankings are set with the highest unemployment ranking, still belonging to Meigs County, ranked first. In total five counties continue to see rates of over 10.0%. Meigs (12.0%), Pile (11.9%), Monroe (11.6%), Scioto (11.2%), and Adams (10.3%) counties continue to struggle. On the reverse side of the scale, six Ohio counties saw rates at or below 5.2%. These include Mercer (4.3%), which has maintained the lowest unemployment rates in the state for some time, Holmes (4.7%), Geauga (5.0%), Auglaize (5.1%), Delaware (5.2%), and Union (5.2%) counties. The national unemployment rate moved from 7.2% in September to 7.3% in October. The vast majority of lost
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jobs continues to be government jobs which have declined by a total of 6300 across local, state, and federal positions. The vast majority of these losses occurred at the local level, which saw a decrease of 4300 jobs. In contrast, the fast growing job market for both the state and nation continues to be the private service providing sector which has seen an increase of 6400 jobs over the last month. Professional and business services saw a decline of 1200 jobs; education and health services lost another 600.
The largest increases were seen in trade, transportation, and utilities (+3500), leisure and hospitality (+3000) and construction (+1000). Ohioans wishing to learn more about unemployment benefits or who are in search of a job can visit www.ohiomeansjobs. com. This information in this article and the monthly statistical summaries it is based on are also available at http://jfs.ohio.gov/ ocomm.
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Area Obituaries & Death Notices

Mary Ann Soule (1940 - 2013)
Mary Ann (Schelling) Soule, 73, formerly of Montpelier and Butler, IN, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter Cristina Lovejoy in Mooresville, IN, near Indianapolis, on Friday, Nov. 22nd. Born June 8, 1940 in Hillsdale, MI, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Evelo (Rath) Schelling. Mary graduated from Montpelier High School Class of 1958 and married Paul Eldon Soule June 14, 1958. She had worked as a book binder in the Ft. Wayne area and was a member of the printers union. She loved flowers, especially roses. She was a former member of Montpelier Chapter 270, Women of the Moose. Mary attended her high school class reunion this past summer in Montpelier. Surviving are four daughters, Roberta (Erwin) Harrington of Montpelier, Cindy Martin of Oregon, Marsha Soule of Dayton, and Cristina Lovejoy (friend David Miller) of Mooresville, IN; two brothers, Jearld Schelling of West Unity and Charles Schelling of Pioneer; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband and her parents, a granddaughter Sunnie Dae Antrup, and greatgranddaughter Kate Lynn Coker. Arrangements were entrusted to Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. Memorial services are to be scheduled at a later date.
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Doris Reinking (1928 - 2013)

Doris (Lohse) Reinking, age 85, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013 in Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio. Doris was born August 03, 1928 in Archbold, Ohio to the late Alva Dennis and Bertha Mary (Rueger) Johnson. She married Robert "Jake" Lohse on November 24, 1946 and he precedes her in death. Following Jake's death, she married Luther Reinking on March 21, 1987 and he survives. She was a homemaker, great cook, and caregiver to her first husband and son Michael. Doris was also employed at Sauder Village, Archbold in the cafeteria. She was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church, Wauseon, Ohio and was a regular attender at St. John Lutheran Church, rural Stryker, Ohio. She was a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League and a Sunday School Teacher at Emmaus Lutheran Church. Doris was known as one of the "Johnson girls" of the Archbold and German Township area. She was the youngest of eight siblings and known as a very kind lady and was loved by many for her contagious smile. Survivors: Husband, Luther Reinking, Wauseon, Ohio. Son, David (Tani) Lohse, Toledo, Ohio. Step-children, Paula (Bill) Cathcart, Bev (Jim) Lingvai, Mark Reinking, Kathy (Jerry) Koppenhoffer, Dean (Diane) Reinking, Natalie (Mark) Weinhardt. 15 Grandchildren. 8 Great-grandchildren. In-laws, John and Nellie Lohse, Betty and Merle Griffin. Several nieces and nephews. Doris is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Robert "Jake" Lohse , son, Michael Lohse, and all of her siblings. Special thanks to her caring niece, Shirley Rittichier, her compassionate caregivers at Fairlawn Haven and Pastor Dale Kern and Pastor Charles Althoff.
Larry Plug Summers (1939 - 2013)

Larry Plug Summers, 74, of Montpelier passed away Wednesday afternoon in the Emergency Room at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier. He was born on February 9, 1939 in Montpelier to Warren H. and Martha L. (Gorman) Summers. Larry graduated from Montpelier High School in 1957. Larry was a machinist at Mohawk Tools in Montpelier for over 30 years, retiring in 2001. He was a member of the F.O.E. #2246 in Montpelier; serving as president for numerous terms. He is survived by two sons, Joel (Yolanda) Summers of Montpelier and Doug (Ragna) Summers of Montpelier; six grandchildren Madison and Will Summers, Matthew Call, Jessica Marrero, Amanda Marrero and Meggan Collins; six great grandchildren; one brother William Summers of Montpelier; two sisters Barbara (Bill) Wolfe of Peru, Indiana and Marilyn Westerlund of Montpelier; and numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Joe, Sam and Tom Summers; three sisters Betty Payne, Patricia Summers and Margaret Stuck.
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Thomas Potts (1942 - 2013)

Thomas Michael Potts, age 71, of Defiance, passed away Monday morning, November 25, 2013 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. A Realtor and Auctioneer, Tom had been a co-owner of Century 21 Strait Realty, Inc. in Defiance, and also Potts & Company Auctioneers of Defiance. Tom was born in Defiance on August 12, 1942, the son of Lawrence C. and Mary (Shisler) Potts. On February 24, 1963 he married Sharon Goebel, and she survives. He was a 1960 graduate of Defiance High School, a 1962 graduate of International Business College in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and he went on to Repperts Auction School in 1965. Tom had also been an Auctioneer at the Defiance County Fair, where he was a lifetime supporter. He was also a member of the Northwest Ohio Board of Realtors. Tom was a member of the Independence United Methodist Church, and was also a member of the Defiance Elks and the Defiance F. & A.M. Surviving besides his wife, Sharon, are three daughters; Tami VanAlstine of Maumee, Lori Fragapane of Avon, OH and Michelle Stark of Defiance. Also surviving are seven grandchildren; Jason and Justin VanAlstine, Emily and Maggie Fragapane, and Dakota, Olivia and Sara Stark, and three sisters; Helen (Fred) Grisier of Stryker, Nancy (Larry) Noffsinger of Defiance and Susie (Stephen) Miller of Defiance, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and an infant son. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be given to Independence United Methodist Church, the Defiance County Fair Endowment, or Defiance County Heart Association. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com. Grisier Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Paula R. Borton (1927 - 2013)

Paula R. Borton, 86, of rural Fayette, died Monday morning, November 25, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born April 7, 1927, in Toledo, OH, to the late George and Juanita (Gleason) Robison. She married Max Borton on December 30, 1945, and he survives. Paula was a graduate of Gorham Fayette High School and a 50 year member of the Fayette Christian Church-Disciples. She served as a Deaconess and was an active member of the Christian Womens Fellowship, along with many projects of stewardship and care of the church itself. She was a homemaker where she kept busy decorating her home, flower gardening, sewing, and perfecting delicious recipes. She enjoyed painting china, and family and friends were the recipients of many beautiful pieces of china. Family was important to Paula and she especially looked forward to every new baby in the family. Holidays were a big event with a full house. Max and Paula enjoyed their retirement years at their home on Black Lake in Onaway, MI in the summer, and at Okeechobee, FL in winters. Children and grandchildren remember visiting at Black Lake, where they enjoyed fishing and swimming, and playing cards and board games with grandma, where you better be on top of your game because grandma took no mercy. Surviving in addition to her husband, Max, are two sons, Greg (RaeNel) Borton of Perrysburg, OH, and Gary (Carol) Borton of Fayette; two daughters, Penny (Randy) Merillat of Fayette, and Jennifer Borton of Wauseon, OH; a sister, Beverly (Roger) Kunkle of Fayette; twelve grandchildren, Jason, Andrew, Wesley, Jadea, Mac, Abigail, Austin, Joshua, Jasmine, Lee, David, and Allison; and 17 great-grandchildren. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorial donations in honor of Paula to Promedica Hospice or a charity of the donors choice. Friends can share memories and words of comfort with Paulas family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes. com
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Rosalie F. Haye (1944-2013)

Rosalie F. Haye, age 69, of Stryker, passed away Friday morning, November 22, 2013 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. She, along with her husband, farmed together for many years. After his retirement she continued to work with her son as secretary of the family business. Mrs. Haye was born on January 14, 1944, in Stryker, the daughter of John Simmons and Edna (Shepard) Simmons. Rosalie was a 1961 graduate of Stryker High School. On April 27, 1970 she married Arthur A. Haye, and he preceded her in death on January 1, 2010. Rosalie was a member of the Evansport United Methodist Church, where she was secretary for the U.M.W. for many years and had also served as President for several years. She also served as financial secretary for the church for many years as well as serving on several other committees. She also served as Minority Advisor at the Williams County Farm Service Agency. She is survived by one son, Scott, of Stryker; brotherin-law, Terry Culver, nieces, Rebecca Culver, Cindy Krass, Gina Gordon, nephews, Calvin (Fannie) Stantz, John Wesley L. Gordon, Colin Scott Gordon, Brian (Gina) Gordon and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three sisters, Lesta, Phoebe, and Oda Fay, and brother, Clarence Edward and two halfsisters, Velma Daft and Mary Peugeot. ADDITIONAL OBITUARY ON PAGE 6
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Marjorie Miller (1918-2013)

Marjorie Miller, age 95, of Edon, Ohio, died at 11:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 23, 2013, in her home, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Miller was a 1936 graduate of Milford High School in Milford, Illinois. A farm wife, she had also worked in accounting at Essex Wire in Fort Wayne. Indiana, for ten years and was a member of the Edon Church of Christ, where she was the oldest member. The greatest joy in her life was spending time with her family, especially all of her grandchildren. Marjorie Miller was born on May 22, 1918, in Milford, Illinois, the daughter of George H. and Christina (Grey) Smith. She married Harold D. Miller on April 17, 1949, in Edon, Ohio, and he preceded her in death on November 7, 2008. Survivors include two daughters, Marsha (Bill) Balon, of Elkhart, Indiana, and Jeanne (David) Magnuson, of Edon; six grandchildren, James (Becky) Balon, of New Paris, Indiana, Christina (Rob) Buss, of Elkhart, Tabitha (Arron) Siebenaler, of Edgerton, Ohio, Amy (Wayne) Murray, of Montpelier, Ohio, Brad (Lisa) Magnuson, of Salem, Ohio, and Cory (Melissa) Magnuson, of Hanoverton, Ohio; fourteen greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She also was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold, Gerald and Dwight Smith.
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Reckless Operation. Waived amount: 150.00. Lucas M. Andrews, Bryan, OH. Turn Signal. Waived amount: 150.00. Lucas M. Andrews, Bryan, OH. 30/25 speed. Waived amount: 125.00. Lucas M. Andrews, Bryan, OH. Stop Light. Waived amount: 125.00. Lucas M. Andrews, Bryan, OH. Stop Sign. Waived amount: 150.00. Jeannie A. Hicks, Bryan, OH. Turn Signal. Waived amount: 150.00. Jeannie A. Hicks, Bryan, OH. Expired Plates. Waived amount: 125.00. Duane A. Quimby, Bryan, OH. Seat Belt. Waived amount: 75.00. Shawn J. Lafferty, Alvordton, OH. Seat Belt. Waived amount: 75.00. Victoria R. Friesen, Bryan, OH. Failure to Yield Right of Way. Fine: 71.00, Costs: 79.00. Jacinda L. Santos Camarillo, Bryan, OH. 40/25 speed. Fine: 46.00, Costs: 79.00. David N. Cotter, Bryan, OH. 69/55 speed. Fine: 40.00, Costs: 85.00. George J. Kaiser, Edgerton, OH. Failure to Control. Waived amount: 155.00. Justin A. Fenter, Bryan, OH. Stop for School Bus. Fine: 200.00, Costs: 85.00. Bruce E. Stevens, Bryan, OH. 68/55 speed. Waived amount: 130.00. Aliah M. Hitzeman, Montpelier, OH. Passenger Seat Belt. Fine: 20.00, Costs: 40.00. Beth A. McKarns, Pioneer, OH. 65/55 speed. Fine: 46.00, Costs: 79.00. Lorne T. Rossman, Bryan, OH. Failure to Yield/Private Road-Drive. Fine: 71.00, Costs: 79.00. Joel A. Merillat, West Unity, OH. Driving Under Suspension. Arraignment. Austin Guise, Bryan, OH. Improper Registration. Waived amount: 130.00. Vickie S. Ridenour, Bryan, OH. Stop for School Bus. Fine: 200.00, Costs: 85.00. Frieda M. Sauder, Wauseon, OH. 40/25 speed. Waived amount: 130.00. Cassandra S. Shafer, Bryan, OH. Assured Clear Distance Ahead. Waived amount: 150.00. Gavin A. Whitaker, Montpelier, OH. A.C.C.A. Fine: 50.00, Costs: 79.00. Matthew A. Quota, Bryan, OH. OVI/ Under Influence. Arraignment. Matthew A. Quota, Bryan, OH. Expired Operator License. Waived amount: 150.00. Matthew A. Quota, Bryan, OH. Failure to Control. Waived amount: 150.00. Kyle I. Fields, Bryan, OH. OVI. Arraignment. Kyle I. Fields, Bryan, OH. Stop Sign. Waived amount: 150.00. Dustin M. Tilley, Stryker, OH. Stop Sign. Waived amount: 150.00. Dustin M. Tilley, Stryker, OH. Improper Passing. Waived amount: 111.11. Johnathon D. Klempner, Edon, OH. Operator License Suspended. Arraignment. Ray R. VanDeVoorde, Edon, OH. OVI/Under Influence. Fine: 650.00, Costs: 84.00. Jail: 20, Costs: 17. Operator License suspended from 11/24/2013 to 05/23/2014. First Timers Retreat within 90 days. Vacate ADM license suspension and fees. Ray R. VanDeVoorde, Edon, OH. OVI/Breath Low. Dismissed. Ray R. VanDeVoorde, Edon, OH. 62/55 speed. Fine: 35.00, Costs: 40.00. Steven R. Koch, Montpelier, OH. OVI. Arraignment. Duane M. Hoover, Montpelier, OH. Driving Under Suspension. Arraignment. Duane M. Hoover, Montpelier, OH. Expired Plates. Waived amount: 125.00. Victoria S. McClaine, Montpelier, OH. OVI. Arraignment. Victoria S. McClaine, Montpelier, OH. Turn Signal. Waived amount: 150.00. Regan J. Rathge, Montpelier, OH. OVI. Arraignment. Regan J. Rathge, Montpelier, OH. Stop Sign. Waived amount: 150.00. Tyler J. Smith, West Unity, OH. Passing Bad Checks. Waived amount: 105.50. WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL NEWS David D. Osmun, Montpelier, OH. Disorderly Conduct. Fine: 250.00, Costs: 90.00. Jail: 30, Suspended: 30. No future violations within next two years. No contact with victim. Shannon Hugg, Bryan, OH. File City Tax 06. Fine: 200.00, with 200.00 suspended, Costs: 139.00. Jail: 30, Suspended: 30. No future violations within next 2 years. Shannon Hugg, Bryan, OH. File City Tax 06. Fine: 200.00, with 200.00 suspended, Costs: 124.00. Jail: 30, Suspended: 30. No future violations within next 2 years. Shannon Hugg, Bryan, OH. File City Tax 09. Fine: 200.00, with 200.00 suspended, Costs: 114.00. Jail: 30, Suspended: 30. No future violations within next 2 years. Shannon Hugg, Bryan, OH. File City Tax 11. Fine: 200.00, with 200.00 suspended, Costs: 114.00. Jail: 30, Suspended: 30. No future violations within next 2 years. Dawayne Gilbert, Stryker, OH. Criminal Damages. Fine: 300.00, Costs: 90.00. Jail: 90, Suspended: 85. No future violations within next 3 years. Restitution by 1-3-14 to prosecutor, to get amount within one week. Dawayne Gilbert, Stryker, OH. Disorderly Conduct. Found Not Guilty. Trent A. Jason, West Unity, OH. File City Tax 06. Fine: 200.00, with 200.00 suspended, Costs: 120.00. Jail: 30, Suspended: 30. No future violations within next 2 years. Must file taxes within 30 days and set up payment agreement. Trent A. Jason, West Unity, OH. File City Tax 07. Fine: 200.00, with 200.00 suspended, Costs: 120.00. Jail: 30, Suspended: 30. No future violations within next 2 years. Must file taxes within 30 days and set up payment agreement. Jared C. Johansen (no address listed). Resisting Arrest. Fine: 300.00, Costs: 94.00. Jail: 90, Costs: 80. No future violations within next 2 years. Jared C. Johansen (no address listed). Criminal Trespass. Dismissed. Jared C. Johansen (no address listed). Disorderly Conduct. Fine: 50.00, Costs: 40.00. Tiffany G. Wheeler, Montpelier, OH. Assault. Arraignment. Matthew W. Weber, Sr., Bryan, OH. Obstructing Official Business. Arraignment. Gene E. Ferrell, Bryan, OH. Theft. Arraignment. John J. Tingley, Montpelier, OH. Furnishing. Arraignment. Felicia M. Dusseau, Montpelier, OH. Furnishing. Arraignment. Ashlee Scott, Montpelier, OH. Disorderly Conduct. Fine: 90.00, Costs: 85.00. Ronald S. Tingley, Montpelier, OH. Drug Paraphernalia. Fine: 150.00, Costs: 85.00. Operator license suspended from 11/27/2013 to 05/26/2014. Agency to destroy contraband. Ronald S. Tingley, Montpelier, OH. Possession. Fine: 150.00, Costs: 40.00. WILLIAMS COUNTY SENTENCINGS Dustin T. Coler - Breaking and Entering, a 5th degree felony: 10 months at ODRC, and up to 3 years post-release control. Credit for 8 days of incarceration already served. Karolyn K. Harmon Failure to comply with community control: Community control extended for an additional 2 years until 1-23-15. Drugs, a 5th degree felony; and Tampering with Evidence, a 4th degree felony. Anita D. Vaughn, Montpelier, OH. Illegal Manufacture of Drugs Knowingly Obtain, Possess, or Use a Controlled Substance, a 1st degree felony; Possession of Drugs Knowingly Obtain or Use a Controlled Substance, a 5th degree felony; Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals for the Manufacture of Drugs, a 2nd degree felony; Trafficking in Drugs, a 3rd degree felony; and Endangering Children, a 3rd degree felony. Anthony M. Vaughn, Montpelier, OH. Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a 5th degree felony; Illegal Manufacture of Drugs or Cultivation of Marijuana, a 1st degree felony; Illegal Manufacture of Drugs or Cultivation of Marijuana, a 2nd degree felony; Trafficking in Drugs, a 3rd degree felony; and Endangering Children, a 3rd degree felony. WILLIAMS COUNTY DOMESTIC COURT Stephanie D. Dennison, Edgerton, OH versus Thomas A. Dennison, Baltimore, MD. Complaint for divorce granted. Sharon B. Thiel, Ashley, IN versus Gary J. Thiel, Edon, OH. Complaint for divorce granted. WILLIAMS COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Austin L. Imm, age 33, Edgerton, OH, Union Brick Layer, and Lindsay K. Rolf, age 33, Ney, OH, Teacher. FULTON COUNTY COURT NEWS FULTON COUNTY CRIMINAL NEWS Todd J. Gerig, West Unity, OH. Count IX -Attempted Delayed Price Agreement. Sentence to 1 year community control and 180 days at CCNO. Defendant shall have no contact with co-defendants. Counts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII dismissed. David V. Carroll, Wauseon, OH. Resisting Arrest. Dismissed with costs: 78.00. David V. Carroll, Wauseon, OH. Disorderly Conduct. Fine: 50.00, Costs: 54.00. Lance C. Otterson, Wauseon, OH. Drug Paraphernalia. Arraignment. FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC NEWS Codie L. Clymer, Wauseon, OH. Expired Plates. Waived amount: 125.00. Karen L. Ringenberg, Archbold, OH. Failure to Yield. Waived amount: 190.00. Adam J. Stough, Fayette, OH. Registration Violation. Waived amount: 250.00. Christopher A. Waidelich, Archbold, OH. Passing School Bus. Fine: 150.00, Costs: 88.00. Kelli R. Lake, Wauseon, OH. Traffic Control Device. Waived amount: 125.00. Lance C. Otterson, Archbold, OH. Expired Plates. Arraignment. Christine L. Minnemeyer, Archbold, OH. 45/35 speed. Waived amount: 125.00. Janae M. Hernandez, Wauseon, OH. 75/55 speed. Waived amount: 188.00. Nathan Pace , Archbold, OH. Assured Clear Distance. Waived amount: 190.00. Derrick C. Moseley, Wauseon, OH. Stop Sign. Arraignment. Brooke E. Albring, Swanton, OH. Traffic Control Device. Waived amount: 117.00. Robert A. Davenport, Jr., Delta, OH. 55/40 speed. Waived amount: 254.00. Sherry A. Bittinger, Lyons, OH. 82/70 speed. Waived amount: 234.00. Jorden S. Conners, Delta, OH. No Operator License. Dismissed. Adel A. Aboiuzeid, Fayette, OH. 87/55 speed. Arraignment. Jordan Taylor, Wauseon, OH. 56/40 speed. Waived amount: 254.00. Cherissa V. Schroder, Delta, OH. Failure to Control. Waived amount: 182.00. Kevin R. Pirrwitz, Delta, OH. 70/55 speed. Waived amount: 127.00. Elliot E. Ott, Pioneer, OH. 63/50 speed. Waived amount: 117.00. Shannon L. Hall, Metamora, OH. 70/55 speed. Waived amount: 254.00. Ryan J. Leu, Delta, OH. 68/55 speed. Waived amount: 234.00.
Edon P.D. Weekly reports not received by press deadline. (Nov. 22) (Nov. 22) (Nov. 22) required (Nov. 22) (Nov. 23) (Nov. 23) (Nov. 23) required (Nov. 25) (Nov. 25) (Nov. 25) (Nov. 26) (Nov. 26) Stryker P.D. Open door, commercial Traffic warning, speed Traffic warning, headlights Traffic citation, speed Open door, commercial Alarm, commercial Traffic warning, headlights Traffic warning, stop sign Medic assist Traffic warning, speed Well being check Burglary
Pioneer P.D. Weekly reports not received by press deadline. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. (Nov. 18) 18) 19) 19) 20) 20) 20) 20) 20) 20) 21) 21) 21) 21) 22) 22) 22) 23) 23) 23) 23) 24) West Unity P.D. Speeding Speeding Well being check Civil Fraud Alarm Agency assist Citizen assist Theft Suspicious male subject Fraud Solicitors Criminal mischief Agency assist Parking complaint Warrant, arrest No tail lights, warning Marked lanes, warning Improper turn, warning Stop sign, warning Keep the peace Improper turn, warning
Montpelier P.D. (Nov. 20) 7:10 p.m. - Ronald Tingley, 21, of 312 W. Court St. Montpelier, was arrested for possession of paraphernalia. (Nov. 20) 7:10 p.m. - John Tingley, 39, of 516 S. Jonesville St. Montpelier, was arrested for furnishing alcohol to minors. (Nov. 20) 7:10 p.m. - Felicia Dusseau, 30, of 516 S. Jonesville St. Montpelier, was arrested for furnishing alcohol to minors. (Nov. 20) 7:30 p.m. - Ashlee Scott, 28, of 318 S. Jonesville St. Montpelier, was arrested for disorderly conduct. Fayette P.D. Weekly reports not received by press deadline. Wauseon Police Weekly reports not received by press deadline. WAUSEON FIRE DEPARTMENT Weekly reports not received by press deadline. WILLIAMS COUNTY SHERIFF (Nov. 25) 7:42 p.m. - Anita Vaughn, Montpelier, was arrested on a Common Pleas indictment for aggravated possession of drugs, illegal manufacture of drugs, trafficking in drugs and endangering children. (Nov. 25) 7:42 p.m. - Anthony Vaughn, Montpelier, was arrested on a Common Pleas indictment for aggravated possession of drugs, illegal manufacture of drugs, trafficking in drugs and endangering children. WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC Eva M. York, Montpelier, OH. Expired Drivers License. Fine: 50.00, Costs: 85.00. Lucas M. Andrews, Bryan, OH. Failure to Control. Waived amount: 150.00. Lucas M. Andrews, Bryan, OH.
WILLIAMS COUNTY INDICTMENTS The following indictments were handed down by the Grand Jury on November 26: Denise L. Black, Ney, OH. Burglary, a 2nd degree felony. Shane J. Chestnut, Defiance, OH. Violating a Protection Order, a 5th degree felony. George R. Clark, Edon, OH. Illegal Cultivation of Marijuana, a 3rd degree felony. Jeffrey A. Crites, Montpelier, OH. Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a 5th degree felony. Gene E. Ferrell, Bryan, OH. Petty Theft, a 1st degree misdemeanor; 15 counts of Theft, 5th degree felonies; 14 counts of Theft, 4th degree felonies; Money Laundering, a 3rd degree felony; and Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Behavior, a 1st degree felony. Zachary C. Heckman, West Unity, OH. Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor, a 4th degree felony. Matthew R. Hesselschardt, Bryan, OH. Burglary, a 3rd degree felony. Anthony W. McCoy, Bryan, OH. Domestic Violence, a 4th degree felony. Jessica Ramirez, Defiance, OH. Illegal Conveyance of Prohibited Items onto the Grounds of a Detention FacilFULTON COUNTY DOMESTIC ity, a 3rd degree felony. COURT NEWS Eugene R. Richmond, Montpelier, Gail M. Brown and Vincent L. Brown, OH. Illegal Manufacturing of Drugs, a both of Wauseon, OH. Petition for Dis5th degree felony; Illegal Cultivation of solution of Marriage granted.
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Robert Lee Bertke, 68, of Pioneer passed away Friday evening surrounded by his family at his home. He was born on February 2, 1945, in Celina, Ohio to Ralph F. and Ellen Annie (Wenning) Bertke. Robert graduated from Marion Local High School in 1963 and then earned his Mechanical / Drafting degree at Allied School of Mechanical Trades in Chicago, IL. On May 1, 1965, he married Barbara L. Link at St. Francis Catholic Church in Cranberry Praire, Ohio and she survives. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1966-1968. He deployed to Vung Tau, Vietnam with the 148th ORD Company from 1967-1968. Since 1983 he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and served on the Finance Council. He has been a member of the Pioneer American Legion, Post 307. In 2008 Robert retired as an over the road truck driver. He was the owner of Bertke Trucking in Pioneer; and also worked for several other trucking companies in the area. He was an avid craftsman and carpenter, a man of many talents. He enjoyed hunting and travelling, had travelled to all of the states except Alaska. Robert is survived by his wife of 48 years, five children, Jennifer (John) Woenker of New Haven, IN, Joe (Sheila) Bertke of Farmer, OH, Don (Teresa) Bertke of Camden, MI, Debra (Michael) Traxler of Pioneer, and Cathy Bertke of Pioneer; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; four brothers, Tom (Kathy) Bertke of Celina, OH, Fred (Gerri) Bertke of New Knoxville, OH, Virgil (Jane) Bertke of St. Marys, OH, Randy (Kim) Bertke of Franklin, NC; seven sisters Pat (Ken) Bensman of New Bremen, OH, Bev (John) Froning of Lake City, TN, Karen (Fred, dec.) Schulze of Minster, OH, Joan (Mark) Baumer of Coldwater, OH, Joyce (Pat) Berger of Coldwater, OH, Connie (Eric) Seger of Ft. Loramie, OH and Pam (Jim) Simon of Troy, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandchild, John Robert Woenker. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com
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REUNION ... The Edon High School class of 1973 made it a weekend affair during the beautiful Labor Day holiday for their 40th class reunion. By having several events planned classmates could attend one or all, giving those who traveled a great distance the chance to spend plenty of time renewing old friendships or those with prior obligations the opportunity to pick an event that fit their busy weekend schedule. The class kicked off the weekend on Friday night with an EHS home football game. On Saturday morning they met at the Made With Love restaurant in Edon for a delicious breakfast buffet and a lot of catching up. Following breakfast was a 10:00 tee time at Windwood Hollow Golf Course. Classmates and guests gathered Saturday evening for social hour and dinner at Sams Place in Blakeslee and completed the weekend festivities with music at the Edon Steak House. Pictured at the Saturday evening banquet are: kneeling LuAnn (Moore) Jerger, Linda Long, Vickie (Lyman) Thiel; seated - teacher Dan Thiel, Becky (Stutler) Curtis, teacher Terry Caris, Vickie Davis, Rita (Wehrle) Harding, teacher Burt Blue, Lynn (Prince) Mohre, Gail (Stayner) Reitzel, Brenda (Bond) Jennings; standing - Dottie (Beers) Cook, teacher Tom Amstutz, Buddy Krontz, Monica (Knapp) Hurd, Jack Kline, Kent Hake, Mike Zimmer, Gary Best, John Hug, Larry Sutton, Dana Smith, Larry Thiel, Mickie (Duckworth) Keller, Joe Hays, Marvin Wheeler, John Colbart. Those in attendance over the course of the weekend but not pictured were Don Osmun, Vic Rockey, Elaine Skiles and teachers Chris Gotshall, Len Johnson and Lamont Knapp.
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Edon Northwest Local Schools is proud to announce the selection of Jordan Whittaker and Cort Eicher as November 2013 Students of the Month. Nominated by teachers, the grades 7-12 studentrecognition program honors recipients for their classroom accomplishments and behavior, peer relations, extracurricular involvement and overall good and respectful attitude. In addition to having their picture displayed in the main school hallway, Jordan and Cort were awarded a special Student of the Month Certificate and ten dollar gift card to Slatterys Marathon. standing there for over five minutes. He is a very polite young man who goes above and beyond. His academics are outstanding. He is a great role model for his peers. Cort is the son of Brian and Lizabeth Eicher.
Edon High School High Honor Roll For 1st Nine Weeks Announced
Seniors Alex Baker Shane Bergdall Hannah Gutting Corisa Brown Ashley Bryant Baylee Gearhart Trevor Green Haley Jacoby Kaitlyn Manahan Jordan Matthews Samantha Mercer Michael Peeples Wyatt Walkowksi River Wicker Britney Ziko Wyatt Zulch Juniors Kaitlin Chrisman Corey Icenhour Autumn Joice Emily Kaylor Alexandra Kiess Alex Kirkingburg Kyle Long Karlin Munger Phillip Richmond Kaden Sapp Sophomores Landon Bloir Orion Dargitz Breanna Davis Alexia Ewers Tyler Frantom Kaela Gearhart Andrew LaDuke Colten Lyman James Peckham Taylor Schuller Tyler Seaman Kaitlyn Sonneberger Freshmen Alyson Bergdall Jared Best Joshuah Braun Katherine Church Evan Fisk Selena Heckman Hannah Kaylor Josh Landel Sarah Lemmon Alyssa Maier Shaylee Manahan Paige Schaffter Karissa Sonneberger Samantha Trausch Jordan Winebernner Eliza Zulch
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Fads and Fashion ... Jamming out, Ange Snyder enjoys her J. Geils album. The album features the song Centerfold, which was popular among the students
70 YEARS AGO December 1943 Harry Schaefer, Sr., of Bilaspur India, will speak at the Church of Christ Friday evening, under the auspices of the Missionary Committee of the church. The opening of the cafeteria of the Florence- Edon schools Wednesday was a big success. There were a total of 202 students and faculty members served. Due to the fact that there has been confusion lately regarding new and renewal applications for tractor gasoline information has been released in order to be of assistance to the farmers in this community. . 60 YEARS AGO December 1953 All boys in Edon Boy Scout Troop No. 74 who helped in getting the television set which was presented by them to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Long and their family deserve a lot of credit for their unselfish work. Local farmers are invited to attend the two sessions of the adult agriculture course which have been planned for Monday, Dec 7. 50 YEARS AGO December 1963 Edon F and AM Lodge #474 installed new officers at their Monday night meeting. Franklin Michael was installed as worshipful master by E.C. Derbyshire. Robert C Winzeler, who has served Williams County as state representative for the past five years announced today that he would be a candidate for reelection. 40 YEARS AGO December 1973 Michael Luce, son of Mrs. Ramona Luce, of Edon became a member of Alpha Chi College honor Scholarship Society at the initiation ceremony held Nov. 30. The Williams County Farm Bureau was recognized for outstanding work in five program areas during the past year, at the 1973 Ohio Farm Bureau annual meeting. A theft and an arrest were reported by the Williams County Sheriff Department. Mrs. Jack Osburn of Edon reported a theft of approximately 50 chickens from a chicken coop. 30 YEARS AGO December 1983 The Second Annual Christmas Tree lighting was held last Wednesday night despite freezing temperatures. B. Lynn Bloir of Edon, Ohio has enrolled at Tri-State University in Angola, Indiana. 20 YEARS AGO December 1993 Every year students from the Edon High School participate in the Voice of Democracy contest sponsored by the V.F.W Post in Bryan. The students compete for various scholarship prizes and a trip to Washington D.C. in March. The contest consists of 3-5 minute speech on the topic My Commitment to America The 1993-94 winner from Edon High School is Justin McKibben. 10 YEARS AGO December 2003 The Edon High School Student Council in conjunction with the Edon Area Ministerial Association will be sponsoring an angel tree at Edon School once again E4 Specialist Dustin Muehlfeld has been called to active duty and will be shipping out on December 2nd or 3rd for Texas and then to either Iraq or Afghanistan.
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EDON HIGH SCHOOL NOVEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH Edon Northwest Local Schools is proud to announce Senior Jordan Whittaker as Edon High School Student of the Month for November 2013. During a medical emergency in my room, Jordan EDON JUNIOR HIGH maintained composure and SCHOOL NOVEMBER STU- helped keep other students DENT OF THE MONTH stay calm while I attend Edon Northwest Local ed to the issue at hand, Schools is proud to name shared Mrs. Pam Rupp, Eighth-grader Cort Eicher nominator. As the event as Edon Junior High School was happening, some stuStudent of the Month for dents were frightened and November 2013. I fre- Jordan, without being told, quently see Cort holding guided all the students the doors in the morning away from the situation for students and teachers, and talked to them to help noted Mrs. Annette Peck- them calm down. Jordan ham in her nomination of is the son Jodi and Carlota Cort. Ive witnessed him Whittaker.
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On Friday, December 6th the Pioneer Library will be putting on a Christmas Crafts program. Parents and students are invited to stop in at any time between 3:00 and 5:00 pm to create a pine cone ornament and a wintry snow globe. As you work on your crafts, you can enjoy listening to Christmas music and snacking on delicious cookies.
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When you are finished, you will have two perfect items to take home and add to your holiday decorations. This program will be held instead of Afterschool Gaming. The Pioneer Library is located at 106 Baubice Street. For more information, contact library manager Rose King at 419-737-2833.
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Family Holiday Movies To Be Shown At The Pioneer Library

The Pioneer Library will be showing holiday movies for the whole family on Monday, December 9th from 3:007:00 p.m. The first movie to be played will be Silver Bells, starring John Bailey, Channelle Battles, and Bruce Boxleitner, who play characters in the story of a hyper-competitive father and his journey to discover hope and the true meaning of Christmas. Immediately following will be the tale of one brave young girl Nicki, who discovers two horses stranded deep in the Rocky Mountain snow and determines to set them free in The Horses of McBride featuring Aidan Quinn, MacKenzie Porter, and Kari Matchett. Both of these movies are family friendly. Patrons are invited to stop in at any time during the showing. Come sit down, relax, and enjoy the festive films that are sure to get you into the holiday spirit. This program is free to the public. PHOTO BY KAY RAYPHOLTZ, STAFF The Pioneer Library is located at 106 PLAYING THE HIGH NOTES ... Nathan McBride plays the piano as Pastor Mike RayBaubice Street. For more information, pholtz observes. contact library manager Rose King at 419-737-2833. By: Kay Raypholz glory to God.
1972 North Central Sophomore Class Officers
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SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS ... Pictured above are (left to right): Homer Hendricks, treasurer; Bob Stahl, president; Anne Reifel, secretary and Kim Brown, vice president.
Believers from Pioneer, Ohio, and surrounding communities gathered together to worship on Sunday evening, November 24. Sponsored by the Pioneer Ministerial Association, the service was preceded with piano music from Nathan McBride and a welcome from host church pastor Mike Raypholtz. Attendees worshipped in song and Ethel Dooney also provided music during the service. Pastor Gene McBride of offered up the Prayer of Thanksgiving, while Pastor Terry Baldwin presented the Offertory. Pastor Ron Evans read the Scripture. Pastor Mark Pitman of Bridgewater Community Church gave the message. He said that Christian life has foundational building blocks on which we base our Christian faith, including our relationship with Jesus Christ. Our walk with Christ will be stymied if we do not have an attitude of gratefulness. Gratefulness is an essential building block in our faithfulness. He cited the story in Luke 7: 11- 21, about the 10 men who were suffering from leprosy who met Jesus on the road between Galilee and Samaria. Jesus healed them all, yet only one man, identified as a sinner, return to thank Jesus and express his gratitude. Jesus declared that he was also cleansed of his sin. Pastor Pitman continued with a fivepoint sermon, discussing the following: 1. God gives us opportunities to choose to be thankful. 2. Choosing to be thankful brings great
3. There is no automatic relationship between a persons access to truth and his willingness to cultivate a thankful heart. 4. There is no automatic relationship between the amount of blessings, and the degree of thankfulness. 5. Being genuinely thankful is evidence of salvation. He noted that above all, we need to establish a personal relationship with Christ. Following a closing prayer from Pastor Ben Gladhill, refreshments were served in the fellowship hall. The Pioneer Area Ministerial Association shared that they exist to Communicate Gods love through worship and outreach in the church and the community. Provide special and seasonal joint worship services (Good Friday, Thanksgiving, Bacclaureate, etc.) Help establish funding and provide need for those who need help financially. Provide the forum for fellowship, accountability, and encouragement for the pastors/clergy. Provide spiritual care and pastoral care within the community. Help in any way possible to meet the needs within the community. The Association estimates that they helped over 100 families/individuals over the past year. The offering during the service will be used to fund their helping services. Kay Raypholtz may be reached at publisher@thevillagereporter.com
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MONTPELIER NEWS
Montpelier Moose Legion Donates To Toledo Ronald McDonald House
Montpelier Public Library To Host Poinsettia Glass Painting Class
PRESENTING THE CHECK ... Montpelier Lodge 312 Moose Legion Committee, member of Maumee Valley Moose Legion #30, presented a $2500 donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio, based in Toledo, at a special dinner meeting Wednesday, Nov. 20th. Pictured from left to right are Jim Witker, Maumee Valley Moose Legion #30 secretary; Phil Hallock, Moose Legion Committee secretary; Jim Heller, Moose Legion Committee president; Travis Creek, Chad Bringman, president and executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities, Toledo; Gary Russell and Charlie Schelling, both past presidents of Moose Legion Committee; and Bob Gearig, Montpelier Moose 312 administrator. Funds for the donation were raised by various projects conducted during the past year by the Moose Legionnaires. Chad Bringman, president and executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio, was the special guest speaker for a dinner meeting hosted by Montpelier Moose 312, Moose Legion Committee Wednesday, Nov. 20th. Following his informative presentation concerning the operation of Ronald McDonald House located next to Toledo Hospital, he was presented a $2500 donation from the local Moose Legion Committee. Moose members attending the meeting were given a history of the founding of Ronald McDonald House, which started as a project of the Philadelphia Eagles NFL football team called Eagles Fly for Leukemia. The first house was started in 1974 in Philadelphia to serve as temporary housing for families of hospitalized children. The project expanded and later partnered with McDonalds as a corporate donor and Ronald McDonald House became a 501C3 independent charity entirely dependent on donations to fund operations. There are 335 Ronald McDonald Houses located around the world. The Toledo house became reality in 1982 and currently serves approximately 500 families annually, 18 families at a time in a 14 bedroom structure which was originally a farmhouse build in the early 1900s. Some families stay as overnight guests and some are day guests only. Nearly 90% of the families utilizing Ronald McDonald House have children at Toledo Childrens Hospital, but other hospitals
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in the area are also included for services. The Toledo house has 19 paid employees on staff including a manager, along with nearly 125 volunteers assisting. Overflow accommodations are provided at the Ramada Inn at a discounted rate. In planning for the future, the board of directors for the Toledo house conducted a feasibility study regarding projected needs for the next 15 years and concluded that the present structure would have to be replaced and additional space would be necessary. In April, 2011 the charity launched an $8 million campaign to fund building a new structure in a town house design with three stories including 28 rooms in the first phase and an administrative addition in the second phase. As of this date, $6.5 million has been raised toward the goal including financial pledges and construction material donations. Groundbreaking for the new facility is planned in the spring of 2014. Donations of aluminum pull tabs from cans for recycling purposes continue to be received at each McDonalds and may be sent directly to the Toledo charity office. Funds from the pull tabs are used to provide groceries needed for the families at each Ronald McDonald House. Aluminum can donations are also accepted anytime. There are approximately 106 schools in the Northwest Ohio area participating in collecting pull tabs, in addition to other organizations including the Moose fraternity. INFORMATION PROVIDED
PAINT CLASS ... A "Poinsettia Glass" painting class will be held at the Montpelier Public Library on December 12th. Join Tami Manley for the last class for 2013. There will be two classes one at 4:00 and the other at 6:30. For the $28. fee you will paint a set of 4 Poinsettia glasses. The classes fill up fast so to reserve your spot call the Library at 419-485-3287.
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Reflections Of The Past

1966 Montpelier Golf Team
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Northwest Fire & Rescue Holds Annual Cookout
Montpelier GOLF TEAM ... Pictured above are (front row, left to right): F. Kirk, R. Saneholtz, R. Jones, T. Kirk, P. Zeisloft, T. Dilworth. Back row: N. Bowers, D. Siebenaler, M. Firestone, J. Huston, M. Donaldson, R. Bavin, M. Harmon and J. Thompson.
Northwest Fire & Rescue Fall Cookout ... On Saturday November 16th, the Northwest Fire & Rescue held their bi-yearly cookout. The cookout started at 5 and the community was invited out to enjoy lots of food that was purchased by the Fire & Rescue Department. The main menu was hamburgers and hot dogs. The auxiliary also made soups, sides, desserts, and other baked good for the event. This cookout was a perfect opportunity for the community members to come out for an evening and receive a good meal and fellowship. Lots of people were coming in for dinner. Northwest Fire & Rescue hosts two of these cookouts during the year as well as some other community events.
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WEST UNITY AREA NEWS

1966 - Hilltop Science Club
Hilltop National Honor Society Members & Inductees Announced
HILLTOP SCIENCE CLUB OFFICERS... Pictured above are: Holly Zedaker, publicity; Debbie Leu, Secretary-Treasurer; Claudia Patterson, Vice President; and Dan Miller, President.
West Unity had its only accumulation of snow in Nov. on the very last day of the month. Linda Viers, a senior, was chosen as queen and will reign over Hilltop 110 YEARS AGO High Schools first homecoming celeDecember 1903 bration this Friday. Her court includes Elgie Burns and wife are the proud Virginia Borton, freshman; Nancy Esparents of a daughter who came to live terline, junior; Jamie Wirick, senior; with them Nov. 24. and Judy Storts, sophomore. Married Nov 26, Mr. N.F. Shawley and Miss Edith Bailey. 40 YEARS AGO December 1973 100 YEARS AGO The Hilltop Cadets soundly defeatDecember 1913 ed the Edgerton Bulldogs 60-46. Leatherwood-born to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Mavis of Alvordton, took Sylvan Jordry, Nov 28, a son. Best of Show for the Tinman at the Married Nov. 26, Miss Vernie Bowman art show held at the Citizens National of West Unity and Mr. Samuel Rupp of Bank in Pioneer and sponsored by Archbold. the North Central Art Club. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Planson have Honored at the Three Score and returned home after a three month visit Ten banquet: Mr. and Mrs. Todd with relatives. Kill-oldest married couple, Mr. Ross Munch-oldest man and Mrs. Carmah 90 YEARS AGO Hutchison-oldest lady at the banquet. December 1923 Guy Lutz has sold his restaurant and bakery to Mr. Curry of Edgerton. THE ADVANCE Mr. W.F. King, a former resident of REPORTER West Unity, while her husband was (MERGE) pastor of the Evangelical Church here died at her home in Blissfield, MI. ESTABLISHED 1976 80 YEARS AGO December 1933 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Moore of Bryan announced the marriage of their daughter Velma Mae to William Lauber of Archbold. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ely observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary last Wed. Carol Caughey, Harrison Strang, and Jack Bucklew were home from ONU at Ada for the Thanksgiving vacation. 70 YEARS AGO December 1943 Richard Camerson of the U.S. Navy arrived home Tuesday for a months furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Milton Cameron. He has been recovering from wounds and exposure suffered when his ship, the U.S. Bristol was sunk by an enemy torpedo. 50 YEARS AGO December 1963
30 YEARS AGO December 1983 125 guests attended the 49th annual Three Score and Ten Banquet held Dec. 1st at the West Unity United Methodist Church. 20 YEARS AGO December 1993 The 22nd annual Sermon in Music presented by the members and friends of St. Johns United Church of Christ Archbold, will be on Sunday, December 5th. 10 YEARS AGO December 2003 The Stryker Junior Class invited you to join them for a buffet style breakfast on Sunday Dec. 7 at the Eagles in Bryan. All profits will be donated to the class for their prom fund. Sgt. Kevin Beck was promoted to Chief Deputy position for Williams County Sheriffs Department.
2013 NEW INDUCTEES ... Front row: Jalen Towers, Jami Burdine, Sami Burdine, LeAnn Joost, Erik Stipe. Back row: Shayla Coffman, Emily Trisel, Kayla Settlemire, Adreyn Yates, Emily Armbruster.
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2013-2014 NHS MEMBERS ... Front row: Jami Burdine, Taylor Tompkins, Brooke Ashbaugh, Bre Franks, Gabie Johnson, Emily Maneval, Kailey Creamer, Alexis Dunson, LeAnn Joost, Sami Burdine. Middle row: Brooke Chapin, Shayla Coffman, Emily Trisel, Kayla Settlemire, Adreyn Yates, Emily Arbruster, Hannah Bleikamp Back row: Cayden Blaisdell, Jalen Towers, Travis Haynes, Brad Grime, Erik Stipe, Brady Livensparger, Jesse Westfall.
Hilltop Student Added To Hocking Hills Deans List For Spring 2013
Hocking Hills has announced that Ashlyn Purk of West Unity has been added to the Deans List for the spring semester of 2013.
Santa Claus Is Visiting The West Unity Library On December 7th

Santa Claus is coming to the West Unity Library! Stop by after the parade on Saturday, December 7th between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. and visit jolly old Saint Nick. Kids are invited to get their picture taken with Santa, make a Christmas craft, decorate a gingerbread cookie, and receive a special treat. This program is in partnership with the West Unity Chamber of Commerce and is free to children. The West Unity Library is located at 109 S. High Street. For more information, contact library manager Ruth Meyer at 419-924-5237.
Hilltop Student Recognized As FCCC Student Of The Month

Four County Career Center is pleased to announce Kelby Grime from Hilltop High School as Student of the Month. Kelby is the son of Troy and Jeri Grime and is a junior in the Electrical program at the Career Center. Kelby was nominated by his instructor, Scott Williams. He is a member of Skills USA. After Kelby graduates he plans to work in the electrical field. Students who achieve this recognition throughout the 2013-2014 school year are honored with a certificate of recognition.
Hilltop Student Participates In FCCC Medical Reserve Corp.

Mentoring students from the Four County Career Center Health Careers class recently started a Jr. Medical Reserve Corp. In this program, the students created a program and talked with 1st graders in the Fulton county schools teaching them proper hand washing and how germs are spread. They also incorporated a "preparedness game" where Health Careers students talked to 1st graders about "what ifs" certain things happen. Shown with Archbold Elementary student Broden Piercefield (LEFT) is Breanna Frank (Hilltop). Health Careers instructor, Karen Walker, coordinated the program with the elementary schools. INFORMATION PROVIDED
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West Unity Omnibus Club Celebrates 25th Annual House Walk & Craft Show
The Henrys are big Ohio State fans. In the living room you will find Wandas collection of OSU Santas on display. Along with her extensive collect of Mary Moos in all sorts of winter and holiday scenes, the family Christmas tree is also located in the living room. This year the tree will be decorated with lots of wood objects and natural materials. Wayne and Wanda invite one and all to come and see their home decorated for this holiday season. STEVE & SANDY HILLARD 11919 County Road 15, Montpelier The home of Sandy and Steve Hillard is located at 19919 CR 15 and was built in 1963. For the last 27 years, the Hillards have celebrated Christmas in this home. The Hillards purchased the home in 1986 from Helen and Al Cobb, former owners of the Ace Hardware in Montpelier, and sits on 2 acres of land. The brick, onestory home has approximately 2700 square feet, with four bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, utility room, work room and sun room. In 1999, the Hillards added an in-ground pool and pool house. The Hillards enjoy decorating for all seasons, especially Christmas. Many of the Christmas decorations are collections from family and friends, both recent and lifelong. Nativity sets adorn the home from visits to France, Germany, Italy and Mexico. The home is decorated in country French style. Since the house was built in the 60s, the Hillards have purchased three aluminum trees with revolving color wheels. One of the trees, purchased at a local antique shop, when new was actually sold from the previous owners hardware store. We hope you enjoy the opportunity to visit our home at Christmas.
The West Unity Omnibus Club is celebrating their 25th Annual House Walk & Craft Show, SILVER BELLS on Saturday, December 7th. They are featuring 4 charming homes and the Presbyterian Church for your viewing this year: The cost to view these is $5 and you can purchase your ticket at the Kissell Building (Memorial Park) between 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on December 7th. Presale tickets can be purchased at the Holly Jolly Christmas Shoppe in West Unity anytime. Home/church viewings begin at 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Kissell Building is filled to capacity with many crafters. Were sure you will find that special item for your Christmas giving this year! Shopping hours are 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., with lunch available. The West Unity Omnibus Club promotes many worthwhile community services to their community. The proceeds from the House Walk and Craft Show are given back to the community into various projects. The Club members would like to extend a Welcome and Thank You to the homeowners, church members, craft booth exhibitors and You, the participants. Without your interest and support, this venture would not be possible.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 201 East North Street, West Unity On June 2, 1849 fifteen persons under the guidance of Maumee Valley Presbytery organized the First Presbyterian Church of West Unity. In January of 1850 Rev. A.T. Wood was called as half-time pastor at a salary of $100 per year, paid quarterly. For a time the Presbyterian and Methodist churches of West Unity were served by half-time ministers. One Sunday the Methodist minister would preach and the next Sunday the Presbyterian would preach, both using the same building. On November 18, 1870 Reverend J.P. Stockton was installed as minister and he served for fifty years. On June 4, 1890 the Clive Corner was selected to build the present church. Dr. W.N. Denman bought the corner lot on Madison and North Street and the present church was built. One June 19, 1892 the church debt of $1,900 was paid and the church was dedicated to the Glory of God. The bell at a cost of $200 was rang for the first time on that day. In 1940 the four Presbyterian churches of West Unity, Kunkle, West Eagle Creek, and West Bethesda were united. Worship services were held two Sundays a month in West Unity with Rev. Frank Trubee. Later, only West Unity and Kunkle were yoked. That continued until 1978 when this yoke was dissolved and each church became independent. In June 1992 a centennial celebration was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the church building. In 2007 the church took a leap of faith to build a new fellowship hall. Architect Lee Short was hired to design it. It features a large fellowship room, kitchen, pastors study, restrooms and class room. Tim Scherer was the general contractor. It was dedicated on October 9, 2008 and the congregation enjoys it very much. ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE ... Hilltop Elementary students recently completed a McDonThe church is currently being served by the Rev. Tom Steensma. The church alds Peeler Card sale, raising $800 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest welcomes visitors and continues to praise God after 164 years. Ohio. Pictured are the students who sold 20+ cards (left to right): Blake Tarkington,
Hilltop Elementary Students Raise Monies For Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio
BRENT & KATHLEEN STANLEY 102 West North St., West Unity Brent and Kathleens home is a Victorian home built in 1902. The home has elements from the past, as well as touches which reflect their own style. The house has most of its original woodwork, which is in excellent condition. Brent and Kathleen purchased the home in March of 2013 as a foreclosure. The exterior was in need of many updates. A new roof was installed along with a new front porch. Brent installed a new privacy fence around the in ground pool and extended it to accommodate for Bentley the Boston! The home is conveniently located four blocks from their businesses, Stanleys Guns and Ammo and Untangled Hair Salon. The home includes a two car detached garage, four bedrooms, two full baths and an in ground pool. Kathleen has a special talent for decorating. She has kept the Victorian style with a contemporary twist. The interior has been updated with new paint and light fixtures. It is very colorful and bright. Brent and Kathleen share the home with their son Jared, Bentley the Boston terrier and have a baby on the way. The main level consists of the kitchen, dining room, living room, master bath, master suite, and the closet which Kathleen calls her fitting room. The master suite was once used as a parlor, displaying family members who have passed. The entryway leading into the room has been closed off and now serves as a bedroom wall. The home has a total of four Christmas trees and has been decorated with simple but elegant touches. Brent and Kathleen have a strong faith in God and feel very blessed to be where they are today. You will see many crosses throughout the home as a reminder of what Jesus did for all of us! The Stanleys invite you to come and see their home. God Bless! AL & JUDY STUCKEY 12991 County Road 17, West Unity Al and Judy have called the house on the northwest corner of what has been known as Bistline corners, home since 1976. It was built in 1902 by the Bistline family and still contains many of the original features. The quarter sawn woodwork, the wood floors and the two porches make this home the beauty that it is. The fireplace, although added after the home was built, is the focal point of this home. The original site had two houses and a barn on the 3 acre lot. Als grandfather bought the farm from the Bistline family in 1954. At that time he moved the smaller house from this lot to where it now sits a quarter mile to the west. Als father bought the farm from him in 1971 and Al bought the farm from his father in 1974. The original barn that sat on the property was destroyed in the strong winds that blew across Williams County in the year 2000. That ended Als career as a pig farmer and now he only crop farms. In 1995 Al and Judy remodeled the kitchen area and added on the current garage and the screened in back porch. In doing this project it was important to them that the new area complemented the old woodwork and style of the home. The front door of the home has a frosted glass window pane that was designed by Marilynn Royal of West Unity. Al and Judy are collectors of antiques and display many throughout their home. Judy has collected snowmen for many years and decorates each room in a country snowman theme. Lori Burcham of Montpelier has helped with the finishing touches. WAYNE & WANDA HENRY 15228 US Hwy 20A, Montpelier Wayne and Wandas home was built by Audus Runyan, whose daughter Elaine Boland still lives in the subdivision her dad started in the late 1950s. Elaines dad built 10 of the 18 homes located in Hillcrest Subdivision. None of the 10 homes he built cost more than $23,000 to construct. Their home was the first home constructed in the subdivision. It was started by Mr. Runyan as a spec house, the Santas, no relation to the jolly gentleman who comes around on Christmas, purchased the home before completion. The Henrys are the second owners of the home since it was built. After purchasing the property in August of 2007, the Henrys replaced windows, flooring, countertops, furnace and central air, added lighting and extensive landscaping. There are several Christmas trees which stay up year round, one of the trees is decorated with Boyds Bear Angels, and it is in the spare bedroom which holds an antique bedroom suite. The second year-round tree is decorated with Longaberger pewter ornaments which sit in the main bathroom. Visitors will find a tree decorated with Longaberger Tree Trimming baskets in the family room.
Brian Bruce, Shelby Goins, Bryce Buehrer, and Shane Netcher.
Tea Time with Downton Abbey To Be Held At The West Unity Library
The West Unity Library invites you to Tea Time with Downton Abbey on Thursday, December 12th from 6:00-9:00 pm. Enjoy a night of watching the popular British TV series, Downton Abbey which follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the early 1900s. This Golden Globe winning series has become one of the most watched shows currently on television. The library will play selected episodes to prepare you for the season 4 premiere in January. Come dressed in period clothing if you like and enjoy English tea and treats such as scones, cucumber sandwiches, short bread, and sticky toffee pudding. Please register at the library if you would like to attend this event. This program is free to the public. The West Unity Library is located at 109 S. High Street. For more information, please contact library manager Ruth Meyer at 419-924-5237.
Hilltop Elementary November Good Student Awards
GOOD STUDENTS ... Row 1 (L to R) Eleana VanArsdalen, Brennan Dempsey, Carson Crossgrove. Row 2 Ella Calvin, Gabe Hill, Maggie Wheeler, Brynn Rodriguez, Joseph Williams, Myah Higgins. Row 3 Kyla Zuver, Emmitt Burdine, Katelynn Smith, Makenzie Ledford, Kasin Deck, Bailey Moreland, Elijah Kuszmaul, Faith McKinney.
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Hilltop High School Principal Participates In Four County Career Center Tour
TOUR ... Four County Career Center recently held a Member School Principal Tour at the Career Center arranged by Career & Technical Director, Rick Bachman. Hilltop High School Principal, Steven Riley, toured the career and technical labs and saw in-lab demonstrations by the students from Hilltop who attend the Career Center. Shown in the Floriculture lab are (LEFT TO RIGHT) Courtney Underwood (Floriculture); Principal Riley; and Breanna Franks (Health Careers).
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STRYKER NEWS
Stryker High School Announces 1st Quarter Honor Roll Students For 2013-2014
7th Grade Caylin Benson * Logan Boetz Thomas Bost Jordan Boyd Erica Breier Breanna Doriot Daniel Fether Chase Glock Alexander Grice Emma Grime Reece Hall Cody Moser Jeffrey Neville Jacob Rohrs Tristin Sampson 8th Grade Colin Anders Levi Chappuis Haley Doehrmann MathaDell Ferguson Samantha Haas McKenna Louys Madison Myers * Amanda Oberlin * Kira Pettit Gabriele Stuckey * Kimberly Stuckey Noah Welsh Sierrah Whitman Sterling Wisnewski 9th Grade Israel Aguilar Colton Benson * Emily Cadwell * Chyanne Cameron * Gabriella Clark Hayden Clingaman Kaelyn Currier Amelia Dangler Bristle Dix Cameron Frey Allison Frisbie Austin Frisbie Andrew Fritch Miranda Maynard Emma Shindledecker * Paige Speelman Lynne Stuckey Zachory Tucker Brooklyn Whitlock Tricia Wolfrum Kaitlyn Wonders Kaid Woolace Maygen Wray * 10th Grade Brittney Breier * Megan Graber * Kaycee John Melissa Kinkaid * Miranda Pegorch Trevin Rhoades Chad Ruffer Audra Rupp * ShiAnna Whitman * 11th Grade Miranda Cassidy Amy Chappuis * Tanner Clingaman * Naomi Diaz Bryan Garlock Cody Hall Kylee Livengood Bayli Louys * Emily Musser Gabrielle Paxton * James Perry Sharleen Reeves Casey Reiniche Parker Ruffer Caleb Short Kaci Smith Zachary Tingley * Shelby Uran * Madeline Uribes * Alexander Weirauch Brannan Woolace Katie Yoder * 12th Grade Jordan Baltosser Zachary Birky * Quintin Clark Austin Dilyard Kyrstin Goodnight Zachary Greutman Jacob Hancock Christine Huston Donna Jodry McKinzie Leu Megan Neville * Kari Oberlin * Derek Opdycke Natasha Pegorch Kyle Rohrs Ashley Schlosser Bailey Short Connor Sullivan * Conner Varner * -Four County Students * -All As
Four County Career Center HOSA Member Announced
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Stryker Rotary Hears About The Brick N Brew in Napoleon
HOSA MEMBERS ... Four County Career Centers new Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) Chapter members include over ninety Health Careers and Sports Fitness & Exercise Science students. These students work on chapter projects, compete in district, state, and national leadership and skill competitions, and sponsor student assemblies throughout the school year. Officers of the Four County Career Center HOSA Chapter include (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT) President - Kari Oberlin, Health Careers (Stryker); Vice-President - Veronica Valdez, Sports Fitness & Exercise Science (Holgate); Secretary - Erin Betz, Health Careers (Pettisville); Treasurer - Dara Davis, Health Careers (Napoleon); (BACK - LEFT TO RIGHT) Reporter - Allison Carpenter, Health Careers (Napoleon); Parliamentarian - Travis Jaramillo, Health Careers (Archbold); and Historian - Abbey Bice, Health Careers (Edgerton). Career Center Advisors include Robin Hill, Health Careers; Karen Walker, Health Careers; Donna Badenhop, Health Careers; and Mike Nye, Sports Fitness & Exercise Science.
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1969 Stryker NHS Inductees
ROTARY ... The Stryker Rotary Club learned about the Brick N Brew in Napoleon at their regular meeting. Christopher Kline, General Manager and Chef, spoke to the club about the specialties offered and the special attention given to service the customer. He felt if the United States President paid the same level of attention to taxpayers as restaurant managers do to customers the government would be run very differently. He understands that the restaurant business must keep customers satisfied each and every time customers visit because your reputation is only as good as the last visit. Mr. Kline grew up in the Napoleon area and has opened 10 restaurants in different areas of the country during his career. He felt it was time to take his talent back to the town where he grew up. He has only been involved with the Brick N Brew for several months, but feels he has made a positive impact. Christopher Kline, on the right, is pictured with Stryker Rotary President Ruth Wieland.
State Representative Candidates Speaks At Stryker Rotary Club
1969 STRYKER NHS INDUCTEES ... Pictured above are (front row, left to right): Mrs. Frank, Ruffer, Haye, N. Bernath. Second row: Clark, Auby, Speiser, Knapp, P. Bernath. Back row: St. John, Zigler, Juillard, Dangler and Miller.
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110 YEARS AGO December 1903 J.L. Sloan, D.C. Garber and James Howard are now appointees of the board of Stewards of the M.E. Church. J.T. Betts, who has been on the board for 25 years resigned. Postmaster Louys received notice to start the north rural route, Jan 2. John Keller will be the carrier. Frank Baker was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Charles Cappuis as marshal and street commissioner.
at the Masonic Hall. 80 YEARS AGO December 1933 Mrs. V.W. Hassa, 44, died due to burns received while starting a fire in a stove with kerosene oil, an explosion resulting. The Springfield Township Garden Club elected Mrs. Susie Hyatt, president; Mrs. C.G. Goll, vice president; Mrs. W.S. Ufer, secretary-treasurer. Arther Kudor was installed as Worthy Matron of the Masons and OES. 70 YEARS AGO December 1943 Vaughn E. Bolles was elected to serve a second term as president at the Ohio Convention of Clerks held at Columbus. Beef steak is quoted at 42 cents per pound at the Central Market and the Hub Market advertises hamburger at 28 cents per pound.
Jason Rockey, candidate for the 81st district State Representative, met with the Stryker Rotary Club at their regular meeting on Tuesday evening. Jason is running for the position currently held by Lynn Watchman who will not be running
because of term limits. Jason and his family live in Montpelier where he has served in several leadership positions including village council. He has been a member of the Republican Central Committee for ten years. He and his family are members of New Hope
Church where Jason has held leadership positions as well. He believes that the success of small business holds the key to turning the economy around. He also understands that regulations create hurdles for small businesses to get over. These hurdles may keep these businesses from being profitable especially during startup stages. He told the rotary club he was a common since, conservative candidate and would like their support in the election. Jason, pictured on the right, spoke as a guest of Stryker Rotarian Steve Planson.
100 YEARS AGO December 1913 The mayor issues a proclamation that the public is warned that any member of a family quarantined on account of a contagious disease, who leaves the premises without the consent of the health officers, will be arrested and punished. The Advance will swap subscrip60 YEARS AGO tions or cash for farm eatables. Dont December 1953 be bashful, come in. The nation mourns the death of Born to Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Jodry, President John F. Kennedy, age 46. a son on Nov. 28. The 35th president of the U.S was assassinated Nov 22, while riding in a 90 YEARS AGO motorcade in Dallas, Texas December 1923 Earl Becker, foreman at the T & I 50 Years Ago barns, received severe burns on his face December 1963 and head by coming in contact with a Deaths noted were: Mrs. Amanda trolley wire while assisting in loading J. Mignery,94, Dora Miller, 79, Brayn; machinery. Mrs. John Sloan was elected Worthy and Harry W. Graef, 54 father of PasMatron of the Eastern Star in Evansport tor Graef.
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Community Christmas Movie Night Stryker Welding Opens SW Hardware To Be Held At The Stryker Library
In Response To Customer Need
The Stryker Library will be holding a Community Christmas Movie Night on Tuesday, December 10th at 6:00 pm. Youre invited to come and watch, The National Tree which tells the story of teenage boy, Rock Burdock, whose tree is chosen to be planted outside the White House. In order to deliver the tree, Rock and his father must take a road trip from Oregon to Washington D.C. which brings them closer together. A heart warming tale, this familyfriendly movie is a must see for all ages. This program is free to the public. Refreshments will be provided. The Stryker Library is located at 304 S. Defiance Street. For more information, contact library manager Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081. INFORMATION PROVIDED
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CONVENIENT ... Located directly in front of Stryker Welding, SW Hardware offers a convenient shopping location for local patrons. By: Chelsie Firestone THE VILLAGE REPORTER
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As the doors of Shorts Hardware closed this past summer, the owner of Stryker Welding, Jason Baltosser, was well aware of the loss of the business that had served as a convenient place for local businesses and do-it-yourselfers to purchase their hardware needs. After all, Baltosser had frequented the hardware store often whenever he was in need of an item. The loss of Shorts Hardware, if not replaced, would ultimately lead to the need for Baltosser to travel or send employees much further to buy their hardware need and to do so would cost Stryker Welding both time and money. With this in mind, Baltosser approached the business community, asking if there was any intent from anyone else in the community to purchase the Shorts Hardware storefront and re-open the hardware store. With little interest being shown from other business owners, Baltosser began to move to make sure that he, Stryker Welding, and other local residents didnt lose the convenience of having a hardware store in town. His endeavors recently led to a notice included in the billing statements his Stryker Welding customers received. In the notice Baltosser explained that As many of you may be aware, I purchased a small, but I think important, portion of the assets of the former Shorts Hardware. This included the extensive fastener inventory and the hydraulic hose crimper and fittings. I have recently placed this inventory and a growing amount into a bona-fide hardware store at 201 N. Defiance Street here in Stryker named SW Hardware. If you are a current Stryker Welding customer, I want you to know that you can expect the same prompt, courteous service at our new hardware that you have grown accustomed to here at Stryker Welding.
Quadco Rehabilitation Center (QRC) is set to hold their 2nd annual benefit and gift shop open house a week after Thanksgiving at their Stryker building. Chelsie Firestone can be reached at Since last years benchelsie@thevillagereporter.com efit proved so popular, they are once again planning to hold a dinner in the cafeteria. This years menu will include spaghetti, breadsticks, salad, apple crisp and a drink for a free will The Stryker Library will be holding its annual Senior Citizens Christmas Tea on donation. Take out will be Friday, December 13th from 10:00-11:00 am. Come out and enjoy a time of good food available. QRC Executive Direcand excellent company with entertainment being brought to you by the Stryker Kindergarten classes, who will be performing Christmas carols and sharing holiday poems for tor Bruce Abell reminded your enjoyment. Registration is required as there is a limit of 25 spaces available for this the members of Quadcos Administrative/Non-Profit event. Stop in to the library or call ahead to reserve your spot today. This program is free to the public. The Stryker Library is located at 304 S. Defiance boards about the benefit Street. For more information or to register, contact library branch manager Connie Ae- at their joint meeting held Tuesday (Nov. 26). schliman at 419-682-5081. The event is slated for Thursday, December 5 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Along with the meal, there will also be an open house of the Carriage House Gift Shop behind the building. There will be plenty of baked goods and gift items such as unique signs, log cabins, stuffed animals, and more. QRCs Brush Creek Candles will also have fragrant melting tarts and decorative tart warmers on hand, and Santa is expected to make an appearance that night. Proceeds from the benefit are to be used for QRC participants who need help with field trip entrance fees, meals and other activities. Bill Priest, director of marketing, reported that the awards day program will be held in conjunction with the annual Christmas party on Thursday, December 12, at the Knights of Columbus hall in Defiance. Mr. Priest said the awards program will start
The statement also included a partial list of the items available for purchase at SW Hardware which include not only the items customers might expect to find at a small hardware store but also hydraulic hose assemblies, fittings, and adapters. Located directly in front of Stryker Welding, a choice Baltosser made to make managing both the welding shop and the hardware store a bit easier, SW Hardware operates as part of Stryker Welding. While Baltosser has hired experienced and hardworking help to aid him in the start up and running of the hardware store, SW Hardware and Stryker Welding are, in fact, the same entity. This means that customers can expect the same commitment to quality and service from SW Hardware that Stryker Welding has been giving their customers for over 100 years. Because Shorts Hardware has been out of business since this past summer and because Baltosser is aware that buying habits change, he is aware that the start up time for SW Hardware may be slow. However, he is hopeful that area customers will keep in mind the importance of shopping local as well as the value of their time. SW Hardware offers prices that are competitive with other, larger hardware stores especially once customers factor in the cost of their time and gas money spent driving outside of town. Baltosser credits his wife, kids, and good help with the success he has had since taking the helm of Stryker Welding as well as for aiding him in the learning curve and transition in starting up SW Hardware. He looks forward to continuing to serve the community and hopes that the addition of SW Hardware to Stryker will be of benefit for both the residents of Stryker and other neighboring towns.
Four County Career Center senior Law Enforcement & Security Tactics students have partnered with local law enforcement officers from the four county area to communicate a safety message to their communities regarding the Ohio Child Restraint Laws. According to the Ohio law, if your child is four years or younger and weighs less than forty pounds or just one of those categories, then they are required to have the child properly secured in accordance with the manufacturers instructions in a child restraint system that meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from 2012 states that lives were saved by restraint use. According to their statistics, the use of seatbelts in passenger vehicles saved
12,174 lives, 284 of those lives were children four and under who were saved by child restraints (lap and shoulder belts and car seats). The Law Enforcement students would like to see those numbers increase by encouraging every person to take the time to clip that seatbelt on, especially for young children, and make it home safely. Shown above are (LEFT TO RIGHT) Law Enforcement students Donna Jodry (Stryker); Jacob Hancock (Stryker); and Destiny Cocke (Tinora) with Fulton County Sheriff Roy Miller discussing this important message on how to keep young children safe while riding in a vehicle. Kevin Thomas, Law Enforcement & Security Tactics instructor, assisted the students in coordinating this important project.
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Quadco To Hold Second Annual Benefit On December 5th

about 10:00 a.m. that day. Following the awards program a luncheon featuring turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, roll and cinnamon apple sauce jello will be held. There will be a dance in the afternoon with a DJ and souvenir photos will be offered as in past years. A collection of canned or boxed goods will be held that day for the PATH Center in Defiance. There will also be a tree for hanging hats and mittens that will be donated to the center that serves people without homes in the area. Audrey Benner from Stryker and Arlene Cole from Liberty Center were introduced as guests at the board meeting. Audrey is part of the janitorial program, food service program and does production work. Arlene has worked over 30 years at QRC and is presently at Northwest Products. She told the board members, I like everything about Quadco. When not working on production work, people participate in a number of programmatic activities. Program Coordinator Jessica Douglass said there have been groups participating in the art club making some gifts for the holidays and for the benefit. She said a group recently heard Training Specialist Bobbi Schlosser, who leads the art club, tell them about a book she wrote and illustrated about a cat she found near Thanksgiving that she named Pilgrim. She then read the book and showed the crowd the pictures she had drawn. Her husband, Dave, came in for the presentation and everyone got to meet Pilgrim and their dog, Lucy. Program Director Philip Zuver said the baseball club ended after the World Series, but the football club has started up at Northwest Products and is a popular one there. He said people are weighing in and sharing healthy recipes and lifestyle tips in the Healthy Choice club. He also reported that a new group has formed around the popular TV program, Duck Dynasty. The next QRC board meeting will be held on January 28, 2014, when the Administrative Board holds its annual organizational meeting.
Senior Citizens Christmas Tea To Be Held At The Stryker Library
New Local Hardware Store Featured During Recent Rotary Meeting
NEW BUSINESS ... Stryker has a new hardware store at the north edge of town next to the doctors office. Jason Baltosser spoke to the Stryker Rotary about his first few weeks in the hardware business. He told the Rotarians that he purchased a portion of the inventory from Shorts Hardware and has added some items provided by a hardware wholesaler. Jason said the inventory value has grown more quickly than he had anticipated. The new hardware is also providing service related items such as constructing hydraulic hoses and window screen repair. He has also begun to add plumbing supplies. This is truly a family hardware store as his wife and children are also helping at the store. The store is open 8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday, and 8AM to noon on Saturday. Jason spoke as a guest of Bruce Rosebrock. Jason is pictured on the left.
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FAYETTE AREA NEWS

Each year, the Fayette FFA members practice for the Rural and Urban Soils Contest. This year the District Rural Soil participants were Casen Burkholder, Seth Beaverson, Wade Burkholder, Ceairia Keller, Taylor West, Paige Keefer, and Jessie Wheeler. Urban participants were Mason Maginn, Haley Clifton, Christian Suarez, Tharyn Colegrove, Kaela Seiler, Andrew Lichtenwald, Austin Jennings, and Isaiah Garret. Members that moved on to the state Rural Contest were Wade Burkholder, Paige Keefer, Taylor West, and Casen Burkholder. Great job! Every year Fayette FFA offers a Dairy Foods contest for the members to participate in. In this contest, members tasted different cheese, milks, and learn how to determine if a cow has Mastitis. Members that participated in the dairy foods contest this year were: Miranda
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Minzey, Emilie Keiser, Jessie Wheeler, Alexis Fruchey, Michaela Bates, Haley Perdue, Noah Logston, and Paige Aschemeier. Members can also participate in Dairy Judging where they judge cattle. Members who participated were Jena Myers, Demi Powers, Seth Beaverson, Wade Burkholder, Taylor West, Paige Keefer, Joel Smith, Casen Burkholder, Junior Brehm, Tharyn Colegrove, Christopher Jaso, Austin Lopez, and Austin Jennings. There is also a trap shoot that members can participate in every year in Wauseon, OH at the Fulton County Sportsman Club. At this activity, the members shot 25 clay pigeons each. Members who participated this year were Casen Burkholder.
Fayettes Jill Stuckey Is Accepted To Ashland University

Jill Stuckey of Fayette, OH, has been Fayette High School, will receive the Direcaccepted to Ashland University for the fall tors Scholarship for $7,000 annually to semester of 2014. attend Ashland University. Stuckey, who is a senior at Gorham INFORMATION PROVIDED
1972 FAYETTE FRESHMEN CHEERLEADERS ... Pictured above are (left to right): M. Schaffner, B. Schaffner, S. Roth, A. Wilson, B. Schang, and N. Davis.
Fulton County Senior Center Presents an Evening At The Fayette Opera House
Join the Fulton County Senior Center Cloggers for an evening of dance, music and enter6:00 p.m. Buffett Meal (freewill donatainment as they present an Evening at tion) the Opera House on Saturday December 7:30 p.m. Eddie Boggs Show ($6.00) 7th, at the Fayette Opera House located 9:00 p.m. Reception at 105 E. Main Street, Fayette, OH 43521. For more information or to register, call The following events to take place are list419-337-9299. Car-pooling is encouraged. ed below: Transportation can be made available. 5:00 p.m. Bean Creek Line Dancers and INFORMATION PROVIDED
Fulton County Senior Center Invites All Seniors To Evening At The Opera House
On Saturday December 7th, The Fulton County Senior Center invites all Seniors for a night out at the Fayette Opera House. A special evening full of dance, music and entertainment has been planned in conjunction with the Fayette Opera Houses Guest Artist Series featuring Eddie Boggs, country-western singer and songwriter. Special pre-show activities are planned for area Seniors in conjunction with the Fulton County Senior Center and the Fayette Opera House. For the Seniors, the evening will begin at 5:00pm with a clogging performance and the Bean Creek Line Dancers. At 6:00pm, a buffet style meal will be served. Following the meal, Seniors are invited to attend the Opera Houses Guest Artist Series concert by Eddie Boggs, which begins at 7:30pm with a reception following at 9pm. The Boggs performance is open to the public, but Seniors are eligible for a low cost discounted ticket rate. Seniors interested may contact the Fulton County Senior Center at 419-337-9229 for tickets, ticket pricing and for reservations. Reservations are required. Car-pooling is encouraged and other transportation can be made available. To receive notifications and updates about this event, or other Senior Center events via email or text, please visit www. fultoncountyoh.com and click the Notify Me tab located on the home page. The Fayette Opera House provides a location for food and fellowship for area Seniors in conjunction with the Fulton County Senior Center every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am-2:00pm. They are located at 105 E. Main Street, Fayette, OH, 43521. For more information on the Fayette Opera House, you may reach them at 419-237-3111 or visit their website at www. operahouse-fayette.org. The Fulton County Senior Center is operated under the direction of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners and is located at 240 Clinton St., Wauseon, OH, 43567. Their operating hours are from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Senior Center also operates a number of nutrition sites throughout Fulton County which include the Archbold Nutrition Site (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m., Delta Nutrition Site (Tuesday and Thursday) 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m., Fayette Nutrition Site (Tuesday and Thursday) 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m., Swanton Nutrition Site (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Visit the Fulton County Senior Center Website at www.fultoncou n tyoh.com/sen ior center for more information.
Fulton County American Legion Riders Meeting Hold Meeting November 7

The American Legion Riders of Fulton County met on November 7, 2013 at 7 pm at the Swanton American Legion Post #479. Six members were present. The meeting began with the Salute to the Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence for friends, family, and fellow motorcyclists and comrades who have passed on. Under old business, it was discussed that the Support Shirts are now available. The American Legion Riders Support Shirts are made in the USA and are available for purchase. The shirts, each $20.00, will be available at area VFW and American Legion halls in Fulton County to view for those interested in purchasing one. The shirts must be prepaid prior to the order. Along with the money, your name, contact number, and size are needed with the order. The American Legion Riders have been involved in many recent events. Many riders took part in the send-off of the recent Honor Flights which departed from the Toledo Express Airport. The Riders then returned later that night to the Toledo Express Airport to welcome home the veterans. Another event the group took part in was the Disabled Veteran Hunt. Commander Doc was able to get the monies and blinds donated for this event, and they were donated to the Pickaway County Disabled Veterans deer hunt to Hunt Organizer William Frost on November 9th at the Deer Creek State Park. The group also took part in the free Veterans Day dinner at the Golden Corral in Lucas County with 14 participating. Most recently, the group again traveled to the Toledo Express Airport. This time, they welcomed home PFC Stephanie LaRae Morris returning home from the Walter Reed Army Hospital. PFC Morris was involved in a mortar fire attack in Afghanistan on June 18, 2013, and was the sole survivor of the five members in the unit training at the time of attack. The American Legion Riders of Fulton County participated in her escort from the airport to the Sultan Club on Dorr Street in Toledo. The next meeting will be at the Wauseon American Legion Post # 265 at 7pm. The group is always looking for new members. Those interested may contact Call Commander " Doc " Roth at 419583-0130 or Vice Commander Marv " Mac " McIntosh at 419-250-3954.
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Habitat For Humanity Of Fulton County Third Annual Holiday Home Tour Slated For December 8th
Archbold, Ohio is the community chosen for the third annual Holiday Home Tour sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of Fulton County, Ohio. The Tour is from 2:00PM6:00PM on Sunday, December 8th, 2013. The Archbold community is laced with charm, a sense of giving and historical character. Seven homes will be highlighted on this years tour along with two churches, Sauder Village and The Candy Cane Christmas Shoppe - each location brings its own history and Christmas character to light for ticket holders. The three-level contemporary home on Flory Lane spouts a modern dcor but holds true to the integrity of the house design. Marble flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows provide elegance and a fantastic, peaceful view. The kitchen adds charm with its open storage system and fun colors against the classic grey walls. Many of the items displayed by area businesses will be on sale so tour-goers may find more than a beautiful view at this one-of-a-kind Tour location.
The Grisier House at 303 Stryker Street was constructed in 1882. Originally built as a residence for Henry Winzeler, the founder of the Ohio Art Company, the original rooms in the home still have the quarter-sawn oak woodwork that was milled from native timber. Today, not only a residence, but also the Grisier Funeral Home, several generations of the Grisier family have lived in the house. Tour-goers will find various themed holiday decorations throughout the three levels of this home. The Victorian charm is maintained throughout the house and Todd and Sabrina invite you to tour all three floors!!! St. Johns Christian Church is located at 700 S. Defiance Street. Before entering the sanctuary, a Holy Night Nativity set reminds visitors of the real meaning of the Christmas holiday season, the birth of a baby who changed the world forever. Classic wreaths greet guests at each of the doors before entering the Nave. For holiday appeal, garlands line the side and back walls bringing a feeling of fresh, frosty wintry accent indoors. Swags and wreaths add to the gala inside the sanctuary. Lining each window sill, figures of the Holy family and angels appear, each symbolizing their own part of the Christmas story. A magnificent 16 foot pre-lit spruce tree stands regally near the altar spreading holiday spirit to all who enter. The tree is embellished with white lights along with classic glass sphere ornaments in cranberries and golds. Poinsettias, the most popular holiday plants, add color and effect to the overall Christmas dcor. St. Johns Christian Church, known as the church on the corner whose cornerstone is Christ, has been preaching the Word of God and seeking to love and care for Gods people since 1852. Weve been on the corner since 1957. Worship services are at 8:00 and 10:30 Sunday mornings, with an education hour for all ages held at 9:15, and our Wednesday evening LOGOS ministry for children and youth begins at 6pm with a family meal.
Always a lovely site in the North Pointe neighborhood, the Winzeler home at 328 North Pointe Drive boasts a family friendly style. This 15 year old home will be adorned with dcor from The Weeping Willow and Pennycrest, along with the homeowners personal charm. The open concept allows tour-goers to view the living, dining and kitchen areas while enjoying a beautiful backyard view. The 12 foot family Christmas tree and family portraits throughout reminds us all of whats most important in life, while the unique carousel horses add a bit of whimsical uniqueness.
Pat and Carleen Wyse have raised three sons in their Burke Street home which features an eclectic style on a budget. Carleen uses the econo method of decorating for the holidays by finding unique items in thrift stores and other fun places. But dont let her fool you; Carleens use of variety and nontraditional colors has net a beautifully decorated home full of style, joy and family memories. From the parquet flooring in the entryway to the built-in oak bookcases in the living room, this home boasts an array of beauty. Pat is known as the King of Illumination and is in charge of all lighting but this couple enjoys holiday decorating together too. Unique to this home are numerous fine woodworking pieces made by all three of the Wyse sons, a revolving Christmas tree in the bay window and the grandchildrens toy room will be full of fun and surprises for all to enjoy. The Holiday Home Tour is sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of Fulton County, Ohio. Proceeds from this tour will be used to build decent, simple affordable homes for families in need of safe and secure living conditions. Tickets will be checked at the door of each home for entrance. Shoe booties will be provided and required for entrance to the seven homes on the tour. Tickets are $10 presale and available at all county F&M Bank locations, Huntington Bank in Archbold, The Candy Cane Christmas Shoppe and the Archbold Chamber office through December 6th. Maps will be available and tickets will also be sold the day of the tour for $12, starting at 1:30PM at both church locations, Sauder Village and The Candy Cane. Door prize drawings, silent auction items and holiday refreshments will be available at the churches. Information can be found at http://www.facebook.com/#!/habitatfco or by calling 419-335-7000, or emailing director@habitatfco.org. Join us for a day of holiday magic and help make someone elses future brighter at the same time by supporting Habitat for Humanity of Fulton County, Ohio.
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The Mav and Eloise Yoder home has a traditional ere, while feeling like everyone is welcome to stay for one of Mavs delightful homemade candies. Every room is accented by stained wood accents but each holds its own individual character. The sun room provides a wonderful St. Martins Lutheran Church located at 203 S. Defi- view of the surrounding neighborhood while enjoying the ance Street will also be holiday-ready. This time of re- fireplaces warmth. A one-of-a-kind handmade stone wall membering the reason for the season is complimented is the highlight of the well-equipped kitchen and the spaby the excitement of introducing the churchs recently cious basement gives a taste of how enjoyable it is when renovated sanctuary and new organ. Known as the old- the entire Yoder clan is home for the holidays. Mavs ofest church in Archbold, St. Martins combines old world fice is a special place where he displays the numerous charm with a community-oriented mission. Enjoy the Hess trucks he has collected over the years. handicapped accessible fellowship hall every Wednesday at 5:15PM for a community meal followed by a very casual come as you are service at 6PM. The on-going furniture mission provides a way for people in need to receive furniture donated through the church. Thank you to both churches for offering complimentary refreshments and a holiday atmosphere to ticket holders. Besides purchasing tickets and picking up maps at the churches, tour-goers can sign up for complimentary door prize drawings and bid on silent auction items which have been graciously Glora Belle Yoder has enjoyed life in her Burke Street donated by various local retailers and individuals. home which her family helped fully remodel. The classic style compliments an open floor plan while a mix of family heirlooms and modern, traditional dcor can be found throughout. A gold and white Christmas tree glistens in the sunroom next to the French doors but the highlight of this room is the antique trunk which was brought over from Europe by Glora Belles great grandparents. Other unique pieces displayed in other rooms are shared reminders of how important home and family are to us all.
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Unique to our tour is the addition of Sauder Village and The Candy Cane Christmas Shoppe. Both locations will provide ticket sales to the Tour along with gift ideas from their Shoppes. At Sauder Village, the Grime Homestead is ready for the holidays. The plum pudding on the kitchen table shows that preparations are well on the way for a 1910 holiday celebration. The dining room and parlor are festooned with garlands of leaves and flowers, and hand-made banners wishing family and friends good tidings for the season. Visit with the costumed interpreter to see how the Grime family celebrated the holidays 100 years ago. Also stop in St. Marks Lutheran Church to admire the large Christmas tree, with glass ornaments, and candles that would have been lit on Christmas Eve. How that was possible may surprise you as you learn about early holiday traditions in the country churches around our area. Our Tour wouldnt be complete without the addition of The Candy Cane Christmas Shoppe and its holiday spirit. Open year-round with a large inventory of Christmas ornaments, Vera Bradley, the childrens room and other fine collections, youll always find just the right gift at The Candy Cane and a smiling staff to remind you that its always the season to be jolly. Tour-goers will enjoy a special discount on purchases, just for being part of our Tour! The seven homes on the Tour will entertain and delight all who come. Whether you enjoy old world and Victorian themes, fun and whimsical decorating or historical memorabilia, Archbolds homes will entice your holiday fancy and put you in the spirit of Christmas. Some tour locations will be first level only while others will be a full home tour. Each home holds its own unique place on this tour, adding to the variety of this experience.
Dana Sauveur understands how much home matters, as she and her daughter, Presley are Habitat for Humanity homeowners. The Sauveur family has personalized their DeGroff Avenue home, making it truly a work of art both inside and out. Each room holds special memories for Dana, especially of the Build Project and the wonderful volunteers who gave so much of themselves so she could purchase her home through the Habitat program. Touches of Haiti are everywhere, closing in the miles between Dana and her beloved husband, Wilsaint, who resides in his home country for now. Fun holiday dcor can be found in Presleys room while a handmade white tissue Christmas tree brings smiles when people enter the guest bedroom.
Steve and Julie Brink love calling this town home. In fact, Julie is the Archbold Chamber of Commerce president and has graciously included many of the local businesses to decorate various areas of her home for our Tour.
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that they will enjoy music. For the Oyers, living in a small town is not only a wonderful place to raise a family, but there also exists a sense of community that develops into friendships. Mary says, Some people say that in a small town, everyone knows your business. I suppose that might be true at times, but it is nice to go to the store and see people you know, to see friends. Vernon agrees Its not like the city. What makes a small town a community, is the sense of neighbors helping each other. For the Oyers, the sense of community service and giving back, is very important to them. Vernon has been involved with the Salvation Army since the mid-50s when he was first approached about becoming the treasurer. Although people are most familiar with the Salvation Armys visible presence ringing the bell at Christmastime and have probably seen Vernon at Chief doing just that, the Salvation Armys mission is to help people in need year round. The organization is always available to provide food to those in need or perhaps overnight shelter for someone passing through in need of a place to stay. Last year, Vernon was honored by the Salvation Army for his involvement and dedication and received the 2012 Distinguished Service Award. Vernon is also heavily involved with the FISH, Friends in Service and Humanity, organization which assists local families in need with food. Salvation Army works together with the FISH organization. As part of a bigger organization, we can help more people and work together in our efforts to reach those in need. He was also a long-time member of the Wauseon Kiwanis Club. Mary, also involved in the community, has been a member of the Wauseon Womans Club for over forty years as well as the Business Professional Womens Club and the Delta Kappa Gamma, a sorority for honored career educators. She also belongs to a group of music educators. Collectively, their sense of service and giving to others extends within their church as well. The Oyers are familiar faces at Crossroads Church in Wauseon where they both sing in the choir and have assisted in multiple roles over the years. Our service has changed through the years, shares Mary, but they have always found an area where they can serve and give to others. In their younger years, they helped with childrens programming and Vacation Bible Schools. Now, they assist with mailings, mission work to help inmates and staff of CCNO, and adoptive families within their church. Mary and Vernon agree they have much to be grateful for in their lives. This humble couple credits God with the lives they have lived. Mary says, I am thankful for my heritage. I accepted Christ at an early age and grew up going to church. I find that I become more thankful of this as I get older. To which Vernon adds, I would second that. I was also born in a Christian home. The Lord became very precious to me when I was serving in Korea. I was so thankful to have Him to rely on. He (the Lord) is an important part of our life together. They are honored to have been chosen as the Grand Marshals this year. Weve been honored for things before, but this is something different for us. We have never been awarded something together, Vernon states. They share that they were both very surprised when it was announced to them that they had been selected. They asked Jim Kerr, member of the Wauseon Downtown Association, Why us? to which he replied Why not? This deserving couple is honored to serve the community they love in such a way. They are deeply touched that people respect them enough to have even considered them for this honor. They wish continued success to the city of Wauseon. They are looking forward to their horse-drawn carriage ride in the Christmas Parade and plan to dress warm! They want to remind everyone to celebrate the real meaning of Christmas in their activities and with their families. For this couple, their attitude of gratitude and giving back to the community has not only blessed others, but has blessed them with an amazing life in Wauseon. Tammy Allison may be reached at publisher@thevillagereporter.com
Serving The Community They Love Is A Way Of Life For Wauseons Grand Parade Marshals
By: Tammy Allison THE VILLAGE REPORTER The Thanksgiving and Christmas season are typically the time of year when we turn our thoughts toward gratitude and giving to others. For one Wauseon couple, this spirit of gratitude and giving is a yearlong way of life. It is for this reason that the Wauseon Downtown Association has selected Mary and Vernon Oyer as the 2013 Grand Marshals for the Wauseon Christmas Parade. Based on selection criteria of community service and involvement, the Oyers have spent 58 years together serving the community they love. Vernon, originally from Pioneer, Ohio, and the youngest of 8 boys, grew up in a close knit farming family. In 1946, his father decided to move the family to Wauseon to be closer to his brother who farmed in this area. Vernon graduated from Chesterfield High School and was drafted in 1950 to the Korea War. When he returned from his time of service in 1952, his parents had moved to town. He figured upon returning home that he would turn to the US Postal Service for employment. Instead, his parents neighbor suggested he come to the Peoples State Bank. Vernon was told he was just the person the bank was looking to hiresomeone a little older who had already served his country. Vernon had never thought of himself as a people person but found out he enjoyed working with the public. His wife agrees. Hes been a people person ever since. Vernon spent 35 years in the banking business. Mary on the other hand is a born and bred Wauseon citizen. In fact, she presently lives only miles from her homestead. The couple first met through mutual friends, and their first date was a wedding of another set of mutual friends. Fifty-eight years later, they are still happily married with four adult children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Life has not always been easy, though. You have to make adjustments along the way, Vernon
shares. The couple lost a grandchild at the young age of 3 from cancer. They feel very fortunate to have the support and love of their family which helped them through that event. All their children live in Northwest Ohio. Some of their grandchildren reside in other states, but they enjoy the moments they are able to spend together. We were never pushy parents, Mary says. Both Oyers agree as parents, it is important for children and families today to pick and choose activities because you cant be involved in everything. Marys advice to parents today? Spend time with your children. They grow up much too fast. What you can teach them now will pay dividends. Mary emphasizes that this may take sacrifice on the parents parts. Vernon feels the same way, but definitely feels that life for todays parents is more complicated. Life is different now. It was more simple then. It seems like it is coming from every direction. But both would agree that the sacrifices they have made in raising their family have been worth it. When asked what she feels her greatest accomplishment has been in life, with a laugh, Mary answers, Raising four kids who have never been in trouble with the law. Besides her own children, Mary has devoted and invested herself in the lives of many of Wauseons children. Mary was a kindergarten teacher at Elm Street for 31 of her 35 teaching years. Mary is thankful for a wonderful teaching career. Many good memories and friendships have come from those years with former students. Besides teaching in the school system, Marys own home has been a catalyst for learning through music and years of piano students. In fact, she currently has 25 piano students. Music has been an important piece of her life. Vernon says she is very proud of her piano students. Although many have gone on to specialize in music, Mary says she never expects to make music majors of themshe only expects
Local Veterans Treated To A Free Breakfast
Reflections Of The Past 1962 Wauseon Cheerleaders
MORNING CHOW ... Paul Barnaby, Art Perry, & Dave Smith enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, and coffee...as well as each others company during the free veterans breakfast.
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A Veterans Free Breakfast was held on Friday November 8th. All veterans were invited with their spouse, as well as surviving spouses. We had sausage, pancakes, orange juice,
fruit, and coffee. All the staff with the Senior were involved with cooking, preparation and serving. Our very own Commissioner Paul Barnaby help set-up and served.
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Church & spiritual News
Winning The Battle For A Generation

Who do you need to ask forgiveness from?
He called himself General Butt Naked, and stripped himself bare before wading into battle during Liberias horrific civil war. His real name? Joshua Milton Blahyi, a man responsible for the deaths of 20,000 people. Repentant now, he is seeking forgiveness from those who survived his cruelty, one by one. During the war, his mix of guerrilla warfare, torture, folk magic, and even cannibalism was cruel, indescribable. Because of legal difficulties, it is likely that he will never be punished for his crimes. The German magazine Der Spiegel recounts an interview with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in which he confesses to recruiting nine-year-old children for his war efforts. Then he trained these children to be ruthless killers. When asked why he volunteered to come to the commission, he simply said, For my faith. I was told that I should tell the truth, and the truth will set me free. He is now a Christian pastor and evangelist who seeks out his victims, bows to them, and begs forgiveness. He is met with a variety of responsesfear, anger, indifference. His story highlights the pathos of forgiveness. If the man who had murdered your family came to your house, groveling and begging you to forgive him, what would go through your mind? Only the power of Christ could enable forgiveness like that. Who do you need to ask forgiveness from? The pursuit to catharsis, a biblical cleansing from guilt and sin begins with Jesus words in John 8:32, You shall know the truth and the truth will set you free.
Rick Jones, Executive Director, Defiance Area Youth for Christ. For more information about the work of Youth for Christ, 419-782-0656, or email: defyfc@embarqmail.com
Devotional Thought / Fellowship of Christian Athletes

By: Dan Britton - the thankful competitor
A Christian competitor is a thankful competitor. Every time you step onto the field of competition, your heart is exploding with thankfulness, because you are abundantly grateful for Gods blessings. You have a deep conviction that your gifts, talents and skills to play and to compete come from Him alone. You never take it for granted. Every stride, swing, shot, pass, goal and point is a response to Gods goodness. The way you compete is marked with, Thank you God, because you count all of Gods blessings in your life. You always show gratitude. You have been given much by the Lord, and you play with that mindset. You are simply grateful for the opportunity to compete. Your sweat is an offering of thanks to Him. There is no room for pride in a heart full of thankfulness. A thankful competitor is a humble competitor. You dont try to impress others when you are thankful that God is making an impact through you. You dont care if you are starting when you are overwhelmed with gratitude at simply having a spot on the team. You dont put unrealistic expectations on your teammates shoulders when you realize Gods grace on your life. You dont care about the scoreboard when your definition of winning is becoming more like Jesus every time you compete. You dont look at your opponent as your enemy when you are thankful that Jesus loved His enemies. You dont view competition as crushing your opponent when your view of competition is to play in such a way that you elevate all participants involvement to a higher level of competition. You are not consumed with what others think of your play, when you are overcome that God is your Audience of One. You dont demand attention when your attention is on others. You dont hide your weaknesses when you know that when you are weak, God is strong. You dont criticize teammates when you believe the best about them. You dont look at teammates as worthless when you are thankful that God has wonderfully made them. You dont have to be #1 when you are already grateful for whatever place you receive. You dont have to play for others when you already feel Gods pleasure when you compete. You dont seek glory and recognition when your goal is to glorify the One who made you. You dont have to worry about making the team when you know God has selected you as His first pick. You dont have to impress your coach when you are competing with all your heart as for the Lord. You dont have to worry about your uniform when you are already wearing the jersey of Jesus Christ. Be a thankful competitor! With a grateful heart, much can be accomplished. Let the power of thanksgiving change the way you compete. A Christian competitor is a thankful competitor.
Pastors Thoughts
Pastor Doug King, Tedrow Mennonite Church
Take a timeout
Do you ever feel off balance? Recently in my personal devotions I was reading through the Gospel of Mark. One of the things that impressed me most about Jesus is his sense of balance. He was a very busy person, preaching to the crowds, healing the sick, challenging the teachers of the Law and the Pharisees, training his disciples and yes, even attending to his own family life. Did Jesus have any spare time? Yes he did! In Mark 6, Jesus and his disciples were having a very long day, and Jesus says Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest. They tried to get away from their work for a short time, but were unable to because the crowds followed them where ever they went. Jesus had compassion on the crowds and began to teach them and feed the 5,000 men plus women and children. As soon as they had eaten Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. After leaving them, he went up on a mountainside to pray. (Mark 6:45-46) Jesus needed a timeout and knew his disciples did too. Jesus does a wonderful thing, providing
Fourth Annual Blue Christmas Prayer Vigil To Be Held At Fayette Christian Church
4th Annual Blue Christmas Prayer Vigil: This ecumenical service, which will honor the souls whose families Eagle Funeral Home has served the past year, will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. at the Fayette Christian Church-Disciples. Join our local clergy and community families in supporting those who are enduring recent loss this Christmas. The evening will consist of scripture readings, Christmas hymns, a candle-lighting ceremony, and a soup and sandwich dinner. Freewill offerings will be accepted to benefit the charitable works of the Fayette Ministerial Association. Everyone of all ages is welcome.
space for his disciples to be by themselves and away from the crowds. Then he goes into the mountains to re-energize himself by being alone and praying to God. Jesus knew the importance of a balanced life. It is essential we learn the importance of a balanced life as well. We are in a busy time of the year all the hustle and bustle of getting ready for Christmas. Shopping, making cookies and candies, preparing for the Christmas program and extra worship services at church...and the list goes on. Indeed many people are stressed this time of the year. Our society has made Christmas be something that it wasnt intended to be - busy. Unfortunately, we have bought into it. Christmas wasnt intended to be stressful. It was designed to take time out to worship and reflect on the Christ-child, Jesus; to celebrate and commemorate his coming into our world only to die, so that we might be saved from sin, and gain eternal life. We need a balanced life so that we resist becoming a stressed-out people. During this Advent and Christmas season lets look to example Jesus set forth and find times and spaces to get away from the busyness and spend quality time with God in prayer, meditation and reflection on His word. In the end, we will be energized!
Promise Of Light Christmas Cantata To Be Performed In West Unity

The Promise Of Light Christmas Cantata will be performed at the West Unity United Methodist Church located at 311 N. Liberty Street in West Unity, Ohio. on Sunday, December 8th at 7:00 P.M. This 45-minute Christmas musical written by Joel Raney is an inspiring celebration of God's gift of eternal light! Traditional Christmas carols are masterfully blended with original music to tell the timeless story of the birth of Christ -- the light of the world.
First Baptist Church Of Wauseon To Host Free Live Nativity

Wauseons First Baptist Church is hosting a free live nativity which visitors can actually drive through to experience on Saturday & Sunday, December 14th and 15th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Visitors can enjoy costumed Biblical characters, live animals and a chance to create a new Christmas tradition.
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River of Life Worship Center

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Sunday: Praise & Worship - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 4TH, 2013
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Edon Farmers Cooperative Association Stockholders Convene For Annual Meeting

As part of the subsequent Managers report to Stockholders, Rick Dunbar paused first to acknowledge the Cooperatives retired employees and past Board of Directors in attendance before recognizing and congratulating current employees Joe Radabaugh (10 years), Brian Shaffer (10 years), James Jackson (10 years), Greg Livensparger (5 years) and Mike Trausch (5 years) for reaching a milestone in their years of employment as well. When looking over the status of the Cooperative and its accomplishments during Fiscal Year 2013, Manager Dunbar echoed previous reports of having another solid year. We had a good fall harvest season and spring planting season, he shared. Put them all together, with a couple other factors, and it made for another successful year. He additionally pointed out the Board had continued discussions regarding the direction the cooperative would take and a major decision was reached: a new fertilizer plant would be built at the present site. Weve talked about this in planning sessions for the past five years, Dunbar said. Weve already purchased twenty acres and the plant we plan to build will be just under seven thousand tons. Plans also call for a second liquid plant along with a tower you can drive underneath (for easy blending and loading) and drop scale. With groundwork now underway, the 3.5 million dollar project will be financed with five hundred thousand dollars of working capital and a three million dollar, ten-year loan from CoBank; first phase completions are anticipated in fall 2014. Dunbar also went on to share possible future projects ~ more grain storage, a dryer and new agronomy equipment ~ along with summarizing yields and quantity of bushels of wheat, corn and beans taken in this harvest before turning the meeting back over to Chairman Walz. Thanks again for supporting your Cooperative, concluded Dunbar. We appreciate your business and congratulations on another good year. As the night drew to a close, prizes were awarded to several lucky ticket holders. Overseen by Kylene Nester and Rob Walz ~ with assistance from the remaining Board of Directors ~ forty gift cards and six fall centerpieces were given away; each Board members wife received a beautiful centerpiece as well. With all business addressed, the assembly was adjourned until the 95th Annual Edon Farmers Cooperative Association Stockholders Meeting in November 2013.
Lucinda Held-Faulhaber may be reached at publisher@thevillagereporter.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ready to face the challenges ahead is the 2014 Edon Farmers Cooperative Associations Board of Directors, from left, Rob Walz, Keith Crowl, Jake Reitzel, (re-elected), Jon Hake, Mike Bever (newly elected) and Duane Appel. Not pictured are Board Director Mark Trausch and Manager/Treasurer Rick Dunbar.
By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber THE VILLAGE REPORTER Stockholders of the Edon Farmers Cooperative Association gathered to conduct business for the ninety-fourth time during their Annual Meeting held Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Edon Northwest Local Schools. Nearly three hundred members and guests dined on a delicious steak and chicken dinner as the night got underway. With everyone warmly welcomed by Chairman Rob Walz, Rod Stoller of Arend, Laukuf and Stoller, Inc., Certified Public Accountants, presented the financial report for Fiscal Year 2013 noting once again it was another good year for the Association. With consistent patron support, good stewardship, dedicated employees and great leadership, the cooperative continues to be a solid presence in the community. Sharing what a difference a year makes ~ from harsh drought conditions to bountiful harvest ~ Chairman Walz presented a rundown of the Cooperatives purchases, improvements and undertakings over the past twelve months, stating the Board of Directors had: Installed a new outbound scale with electronic printer at Montpelier; traffic flow has greatly improved at the facility. Buried all electrical wiring at Edon (Cooperative qualified for a rate reduction which, in five years, pays for initial project costs); replaced the truck scales and installed a zero entry bin sweep. Improved the lighting at Edon and Montpelier facilities. Purchased four new fertilizer buggies and truck chassis. Awarded scholarships to Kaleb Long (Edon), Kyle Gearhart (Edon), David Headley (Edon), Sabrina Brown (Edon) and Morgan Keil (Montpelier). Purchased projects at Junior Fair Livestock Sales held in seven surrounding counties across three states (twenty thousand dollar budget); donated towards Defiance County Fairs new swine barn project. Paid out five hundred eight thousand dollars in February; six hundred sixty-two thousand dollars from this years business will be paid out to members in February 2014. Additionally, the association will try and pick up two hundred fifty thousand dollars in equity.
PHOTOS BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFF
SERVICE AWARD During the 2013 Annual Meeting, Edon Farmers Cooperative Associations Board of Directors honored employees for special years of service. Receiving his token of appreciation from Board Chairman Rob Walz for ten years of service is Joe Radabaugh (left).
ELECTION RESULTS Garry Oberlin, Nominating Committee Chairperson and retiring Board Secretary, announced Jake Reitzel and Mike Bever had been elected to the Board Directors.
Local Church Listings

LUTHERAN Emmaus Lutheran 841 N. Shoop Ave. Pastor: Charles Althoff Creative Worship: 8:15 a.m. Education Hour: 9:30 a.m. Classic Worship: 10:45 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church 398 S. Shoop Ave. Interim Senior Pastor: Keith A. Hunsinger Associate Pastor: Jennifer Herrmann Saturday: 5 p.m. Sunday Worship: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. St. Luke Lutheran 1588 St. Rt. 108 Pastor Dave Goehmann Saturday Eve.: 7 p.m. Sunday Bible Study: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Midweek School: 6:30 p.m St. Peters Lutheran Church Rev. Roger Marlow, Pastor 201 N Church Edon, OH 43518 Tel: 419-272-2113 *9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship *10:15 a.m. Sunday School *6:30 p.m. Wednesday Catechism Class First Lutheran Church 701 S. Defiance St., Stryker *8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship *10:00 a.m. Sunday School *5:00 p.m. Saturday Evening Worship Zion Lutheran Church 405 Hickory Street, Montpelier *10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship *9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Bible Study Mennonite Tedrow Mennonite Church 252 Windisch St. Pastor: Doug King Youth & Young Adult Pastor: Ryan Nafziger Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. North Clinton Mennonite Church 831 W. Linfoot St., Wauseon Pastor Glenn Coblentz 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Sunday classes Children & Adults 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Sunday classes Adults Pine Grove Mennonite 04524 Co. Rd. 20-50, Stryker *9:30 a.m. Sunday School *10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Lockport Mennonite Church 09269 Co. Rd. 21N, Stryker. Pastors: Steve Heatwole & Gloria Beck Sunday Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Catholic St. Caspar Catholic Church 1205 N. Shoop Ave. Father David Bruning Saturday Mass: 5 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Spanish Mass: Sunday, 1 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic 625 Washington St., Blakeslee *4:00 p.m. Saturday Mass *8:30 a.m. Monday Mass *7:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth CCD Class nazarene Wauseon Community Church of the Nazarene 139 Cherry St. Pastor: Timothy Moebs Worship: 10 a.m. Small Groups (Sunday): 6 p.m. Small Groups (Monday): 7 p.m. Pioneer Church of the Nazarene Corner of SR 15 & CR S Pioneer, Ohio *10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship *11:00 a.m. Sunday School *7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting methodist Church of the Master United Methodist 229 W. Chestnut Pastor: Ben Sheaffer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10: 30 a.m. North Dover United Methodist 11080 St. Rt. 108 Pastor: Rev. Don Krieger Bible Study/Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: 9:00 a.m. Living Hope Free Methodist 1051 W. Jackson St., West Unity *9:30 a.m. Sunday 10:15-10:45 Fellowship 10:45-12:00 Worship Service Youth Groups through the school year are: *6:30 p.m. Wednesday 1-12 year olds 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High 8:00 p.m. Sr. High Christ United Methodist Church 215 N. Fulton St. Pastor Ruth Ann Scoby Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Fellowship: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 10:15 a.m. West Clinton Mennonite Church 18029 Co. Rd. C Pastors Jess & Naomi Engle Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. St. Pauls United Methodist 402 Broad St, Montpelier, *9:00 a.m. Sunday Prayer Walk *9:00 a.m. Young Adult Sunday School *9:00 a.m. Junior Choir Practice *9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School *9:30 a.m. Cherub Choir Practice *9:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School *10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship *10:00 a.m. Wed. Bible Study *10:00 a.m. Wed. Night Meal *6:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study *7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice Edon United Methodist 103 Pleasant St., Edon *9:00 a.m. Sunday School *10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship West Franklin United Methodist Corner of Fulton Co. Rd L & 27-1 West Unity, Ohio *9:14 a.m. Sunday Worship & Jr. Church *10:30 a.m. Sunday School Church of christ Christ Church 410 N. Shoop Ave. Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening: 7 p.m. Columbia Church of Christ 14832 Co. Rd. 1-50, Edon *9:30 a.m. Sunday School *10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship *7:00 p.m. Adults & Youth Service Edon Church of Christ 101 Franklin, Edon *9:00 a.m. Sunday School *10:00 a.m. Worship Montpelier Church of Christ 104 W. Jefferson St.,Montpelier *Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m. *Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. *Wednesday Workouts: 6:30-7:30 p.m. *Classes for all ages. brethren West Fulton Dunkard Brethren 18354 US20A Pastor: Fred Johnson & Brant Jamison Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Evening: 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: 7:30 p.m. Alvordton United Brethren 311 East Main St., Alvordton 9:30 am Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship 7:00 p.m. Every 3rd Thursday Community Sing baptist Faith Baptist Church 15878 Co. Rd F, Wauseon, Pastor Randy Titus Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Eve. Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Eve. Worship 7 p.m. First Baptist Church 854 S. Shoop Ave. Pastor John Shirley Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship: 6 p.m. Wednesday: Awana: 6:50 p.m. Adult Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Youth Group: 7:30 p.m. Haven Heights Baptist Church 1373 N. Ottokee St. Pastor Larry Polston Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship: 10:15 a.m. Sunday Small Groups: 6 p.m. Wednesday: Team Kid: 6 p.m. Youth: 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study: 6:30 p.m. COMMUnity church True North Church Meets @ Wauseon Elementary & Middle School Pastor Rex Stump Worship: 10:00 a.m. Wauseon New Life 850 West Elm St. Pastors Mark & Rebecca Sanchez Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday: 6:00 p.m Eagle Point Worship Center 115 S. Fulton St. Pastors: Michael & Marilyn Lulfs Sunday Morning Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday Adult Bible Study: 7 p.m. Teen Bible Study: 7 p.m. Childrens Bible Class: 7 p.m. Solid Rock Community 102 Egly Drive, West Unity *9:15 a.m. Sunday School *10:30 a.m. Worship *7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Adult, Children & Youth Studies River of Life Worship Center 14226 U.S. 20A, Montpelier *9:30 Sunday Worship *7:00 p.m. Wed. Worship www.rolworship.org Hope Christian Fellowship Located 1.5 miles west of Walmart on US 20A Pastor: Donna Stutzman Sunday School/Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Oasis Christian Fellowship 400 Enterprise Ave. Pastor Louie Weber Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday Adult Bible Study: 7 p.m. Childrens Classes, K-5th Grade: 7 p.m. Northwest Christian
Edon NW School, Edon *9:00 a.m. Sunday Service (Jr. Church &Wee Church) New Beginnings Church 201 W. Lawrence, Montpelier Pastor: Mike Martinelli Sunday School/Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. evangelical Crossroads Evangelical Church 845 E. Leggett St. Senior Pastor: Matt Boyers Asso. Pastor: Nate Hamblin Sunday Morning: 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Kids: 6:45 p.m. Wednesday Adults: 7-8 p.m. Christian union Bethlehem Christian Union Co. Rd. M-50 &4, Edon *9:30 a.m. Sunday School *10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship *7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship Service *Tuesday Food Pantry *7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study & Prayer, Adventure Club for children & youth Mt. Union Christian Union St. Rt. 49, Cooney, Ohio *9:30 a.m. Sunday School *10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship *6:00 p.m. Sunday Service *7:00 p.m. Wednesday Adult & Children Olive Branch Christian St. Rt. 127 & Co. Rd. P, Fayette
*9:30 a.m. Sunday School *10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship *6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening *6:00 p.m. Bible Study disciples of christ Winameg Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 10925 Co. Rd 10-2, Delta Pastor Floyd Vincent Worship: 10:30 a.m. East Chesterfield Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 14901 County Road 14, Lyons Pastor Floyd Vincent Worship: 9:00 a.m. First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 129 E. Elm St. Senior Pastor: Mitchell Maxted Associate Pastor: Mary Jo Bray Traditional Worship: 8:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Blended Worship: 10:45 a.m. Church of GOD First Church of God 507 N. Fulton St. Pastor: Paul Flores Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Wednesday Night Kids: 7 p.m. universalist First Universalist Church of Lyons, Ohio 145 East Morenci St., Lyons Youth Activity -9:45 am Adult Religious Ed. 9:45 am Youth Religious Ed. 10:45 Worship Service 10:30 am
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Continuation of WAUSEON AREA NEWS
Fulton SWCD Partners With Wauseon Tree Commission With Planting New Trees At Homecoming Park Wauseon Fire Department Holds
Annual Feather Party
JUMP AROUND ... Kids enjoy the bounce house at the Annual Wauseon Fire Department Feather Party. By: Mitch Peebles THE VILLAGE REPORTER Fire fighters all over the country constantly put others well being ahead of their own, and put their lives in danger to ensure the safety of the communities they serve. Friday night the community of Wauseon returned the favor by supporting the fire department's feather party. Citizens gathered at the Fire Hall located on Clinton Street in Wauseon for the annual event. Volunteers served food for donations, there was a bouncy house and games for kids, raffles for prizes, and bingo. Feather party goers also participated in auctions for various items, all to help raise money for the event. The money that was received goes directly to the fire department to help them buy new equipment. This event allows us to serve the needs the
PHOTO BY MITCH PEEBLES, STAFF
citizens more effectively said Wauseon fire fighter Sean Rossman ...the fire department uses funds raised from the feather party to purchase equipment and tools to better serve the community. The Wauseon Fire Department currently has 33 men and women who have spent their own time and money to get certified and trained. These 33 heroes do more than just put out fires, they are active members of the community who are involved in many activities. The Wauseon Fire Department helps to put on the Fourth of July fireworks show every year, donates free smoke detectors to the first grade students of Wauseon Primary School, train citizens in CPR, and guard the railroad tracks during the homecoming, just to name a few things that the department does to help out the city of Wauseon. The most important thing the department does those is to be first responders when an emergency happens. In 2012, the department responded to over 1,200 calls. These men and women drop what they are doing in order to ensure the safety and well being of every member of the community. According to Rossman, the Fire Department and the community as a whole support each other, and that is what makes these events so important. It means a lot to see the community support us. Rossman said We have a lot of nice equipment and they are a big reason why we are here and can do what we do.
Mitch Peebles may be reached at publisher@thevillagereporter.com
PLANTING ... The Fulton SWCD and the Wauseon Tree Commission partnered on the planting of these trees yesterday at Homecoming Park. We planted 11 potted trees of various varieties yesterday with an auger operated by Curt Jones and Mick Britenriker. The trees were given to the Homecoming Park as an anonymous donation. Pictured above are (L to R) Dan Nelson, Tom Savage, and Jeff Lako.
Santa is Flying Into The Fulton County Airport

See Santa flying into the Fulton County Airport on December 14, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Santa will be flying direct from the North Pole to visit with all the girls and boys in the Fulton County Area. Photos with Santa will be available for a freewill donation or one non-perishable food item. All proceeds and food donations will be given to the Wauseon F.I.S.H. food pantry this holiday season. Santa will be available for pictures from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on December 14 and parents are welcome to bring their own cameras. For more information, please contact Ben Hastings at Stewart Aviation at 4719-335-3993.
Wauseon Elementary School Releases Honor Roll List For First Nine Weeks
THIRD GRADE Aeschliman, Austin Albright, Ella Armstrong, Jude Baldwin, Avery Barajas, Jazmine Borton, Ethan Bourn, Isaiah Callan, Jack Calvin, Grace Carder, Megan Carr, Danielle Carr, Rachel Case, Addyson Colon, Jillian Delgado, Eli Dixon, Ezra Duncan, Justin Felzer, Mason Fisher, Jaxton Foote, Kya Freeston, Ashley Freestone, Joshua Gerig, Macy Gleckler, Lyric Gype, Ben Hall, Jadyn Hartsock, Keaton Hays, Katelyn Henricks, Layne Hines, Landon Hull, Hudson Kessler, Zaidan Kuntz, Natalie Leatherman, Jack Leininger, Alden* Little, Kage Marks, Ryan Meraz, Ashton Moore, Hannon Nation, Reece Panico, Kane Ramos, Jayde Reeder, Beau Rhoades, Grace Roblero, Yasmin Roush, Drue Siefker, Zebedee Siefker, Zeph Smith, Sam Soltis, Clay Spiess, Jacob Torres, Zaden Twigg, Collin Vasquez, Antonio Vasvery, Rylee Vielma, Aciano Wensink, Macey Yackee, Madyson FOURTH GRADE Batdorf, Logyn Bauer, Evan Brown, Garrett Burt, Carson Carroll, Kadence Challenger, Abby Cheezan, Anthony Chester, Nicholas Chittum, Braden* Demoulin, Kaylyn Drain, Alexis Duden, Magdalena* Dulaney, Tucker Eberle, Andrew Estep, Cameron Fisher, Jadyn Fruchey, Ian Garcia, Adriana Gigax, Olivia Glover, Aaliyah Goings, Braxton Grime, Lawson Gype, Kate Hardy, Nathaniel Hernandez, Bella Hite, Daniel Hutchinson, Marie Ibarra, Marriah Jackson, Shanon Jimenez, Jasmin Kebschull, Makayla King, Jordan Kuntz, Grace* Lange, Aliina Love, Jasmine Maness, Jadelyn Manz, Ava Martinez, John McCarley, Emma McKean, Tucker Mennettie, Eva Montano, Darwin Nagel, Connor Nofziger, Carter Pelok, Autumn Poorman, Kaylee Powers, Krue Ramirez, Issac Richer, Nathan* Riley, Braelyn* Ritter, Mason Robinson, Zachary* Roderick, McKenna Rodriguez, Ellie Rufenacht, Amber Sluder, Colton Stein, Samantha* Stump, Bryson Stump, Clay* Tester, Jonas Tester, Luke* Twigg, Connor Waldron, Logan Wasnich, Hunter Yarbro, Traven FIFTH GRADE Adkins, Caylee Albright, Payton* Allan, Ben Arps, Ian Baker, Lizzie* Banister, Jaden* Barone, Nic* Bauer, Jackson Becker, Noah* Britsch, Tyson* Burget, Jettie* Burkholder, Jackson Burrow, Brady Callan, Josie Cantu, Cameron* Carter, Gentry Case, Caden* Chamberlin, Maddux Cheney, Ayden Christenson, Kaitlynn Conti, Ava Couts, Jacob Cuayahuitl, Sandra Degroff, Kolton DeLaCruz, Uzziah* Delgado, Easton* Dominique, Evaan* Dong, Darren Everly, Brayden Figgins, Adrew Gallardo, Caden Garrison, Mykah Garza, Elicia Gault, Hunter Goolsby, Kamron Grahn, Dylan Hageman, Jacob* Harman, Noah* Haury, Alexis* Hite, Carter* Holthues, Jordan Jutze, Brent Kelb, Nancy Kesler, Zander Knapp, Hunter Knauer, Sam Kuszmaul, Gabriel Lane, Cooper Leininger, Audrey Lynch, Katie Maya, Iziah McGuire, Bailey McQuillen, Lexe Menningen, Mackenzie Miller, Natasha Molina, Damon Moore, Logan Nofziger, Hunter* Nye, Ken O'Neal, Mia Orzechowski, Hayley Oyer, Ellie Parker, Emily Penrod, Connar Perkins, Levi Plotner, Morgan Pownall, Leanne* Pratt, Ian Raabe, Chelsie Radabaugh, Jaxon Richer, Josh Richer, Logan Rios, Victoria Rodriguez, Maysyn* Rogers, Serenity* Rohda, Quinlynn Rupp, Lance Sauber, Noah Schang, Macee Schmucker, Gabe* Schroeder, Jac Shema, Jack Sigg, Chaney Smith, Amber Smith, Haylee Starkweather, Loren Stipp, Lexus Stutzman, Kiara Suarez, Jalen Tanner, Cody Thomas, Brady Thourot, Nolan Vajen, Zach Vernot, Braden* Vielma, Benicio Walther, Jayden Wensink, Trevor* Widman, Kayden Willson, Layton Wilson, Isaac Wurst, Haleigh*
* INDICATES ALL As Honor Roll students need to carry all As and Bs
Fulton County Dog Warden Expands Hours, Adds Website

On November 4, shortly after approval by the Fulton County commissioners, the new Fulton County Dog Warden website went live to include photos and descriptions of adoptable dogs. The Fulton County Dog Warden, operated under the Fulton County commissioners, functions as the dog shelter for Fulton County. The Dog Warden strives to educate county residents about dog ownership and accountability, and the website is just another means through which to achieve this. The website which is easy to navigate features two divisions- a Redeemable dogs section and an Adoptable dog section. Once dogs arrive at the shelter, Ohio revised code requires the shelter to hold the dogs for three days to allow owners the opportunity to claim their dogs. If the dogs are not claimed in three days, then they are moved to the Adoptable dogs section. The website features a description of the dog with the gender, estimated age, details of how the dog was obtained, and a personality description. Other details such as shot information are included if known. Presently, there is not an option to do an online inquiry, but those people interested in adopting dogs can call the shelter at 419337-9219. Messages can be left on an answering machine after hours. There is also a link for email on the website. Brian Banister, the Fulton County Dog Warden, states that email is another option that people have if interested in adopting dogs, and he has seen the use of email increase. I never thought we would have the response. We do get quite a few emails. As another benefit to the public, the Fulton County Dog Warden added the addition of part-time staff to man the office. The Dog Warden hours are now Monday-Friday 8-3 with hours on Saturday from 8-10. The dog warden is located at 9200 County Road 14, two miles north of Wauseon. Adoption fees are $25 and a dog license costs an additional $20. Besides working with individuals, the dog shelter also works with Planned Pethood and the Animal House Rescue out of Swanton. Within only a few days of listing two dogs currently available, one dog had already had 775 views while the other dog had 692 views. In less than 24 hours of posting another dog, Banister, shared that the dog had 90 views. The public response has been very positive. Although the website is already a hit with the community, Banister states it is a work in progress and is currently only about 25 percent finished. Much time and research has gone into the development of this website. Banister envisions a website with information for the community including a question and answer section that covers such topics as Ohio dog license laws and dog bite information. He hopes it will be complete by the first of the year. Banister wants to remind all dog owners that the best defense against losing your dog is to make sure the dog has a license securely attached to its collar. Nine times out of ten, we can trace the dog to the owner if the dog is wearing its license. Often, the dog is only a short distance from its home when it is located. The Dog Warden will return a dog to its owner with no charge or fine. If the dog has no identification, then it is assumed to be a stray. Any form of ID such as a Rabies tag can also be traced. ID is the only fool-proof way.
Williams County Humane Society

Myrtle Beautiful Myrtle, and her sister Mildred, are 6 months old now. Both Girls have been with us since they were around 10 weeks old. Myrtle is a gorgeous dilute calico. Both girls have a tendency to be a little shy, but have made great strides since they came to us. They have never been apart and because of this someone has sponsored their adoption fee if they are adopted together. Please stop out to meet these girls today Grover Grover is the cutest little Chihuahua mix. He is between 2 and 4 years old. Grover loves attention from peopleand if he feels he is being ignored he will tell you so! Stop out to meet this adorable little guy today.
For more information, call or visit the Williams County Humane Society at 09464 County Road 13, Bryan, Ohio 43506, (419) 636-2200. The cost of adoption is $160 for dogs and $35 or 2 for $50 through August 31st for cats and includes the pets spay or neuter, disease testing, updating of shots, flea and parasite treatments.
Fulton County Republican Central Committee To Hold Meeting

The Fulton County Republican Central Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 12, 2013 at the Fulton County Administration Building, 152 S. Fulton St., 2nd Floor Conference Room, Wauseon, Ohio. The meeting will begin at 7:00 oclock p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to appoint a new Treasurer due to the resignation of Mrs. Beverly Schlosser effective November 30, 2013. The Committee will receive resumes until December 8, 2013. They should be addressed to the Fulton County Republican Party and sent to 4360 County Road 20 Archbold, Ohio. Since the Committee is meeting to make an appointment to fill a vacancy, the process is subject to open meetings statutes in the Ohio Revised Code. As Chairman, I am required to give the media at least 24 hours notice when a special meeting is being called for the purpose of making an appointment. Please consider this memo as formal notice. Several candidates are interested in the position and have already sent resumes for review. All eligible candidates will receive questions on December 12, from a panel appointed by the committee. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at Danny@ foundationsteel.net or on my cell: (419) 574-1889.
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Human Resources
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Events
EVENTS Charter Bus Tours. Dec. 27-29-Christmas @ the Galt House; Jan. 1026Ft. Myer Beach. Stay w/ us at the Outrigger or ride the bus down and back & stay w/ friends or relatives. Call for detailed fliers & cost. Evelyns Excursions 419-737-2055; www.evelynsexcursions.com.
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For Sale
FOR SALE - Harley Davidson Golf Cart (Fast!) - Accepting offers, Montpelier area, (419) 6308843.
For Sale - 1997 Chevy Astro Van. Used as newspaper delivery vehicle. Very reliable, serviced regularly. Blue Book: ($1,923 - $2,748) $1,499 OBO. Call (419) 630-4305. FOR SALE - Sports Memorabilia - Selling more of my collection! 1920 and up, signed items with C.O.A.s, H.O.F.ers, Yankees, Reds, etc. Call Don in Wauseon (419)335-6365. FOR SALE - Firewood split & delivered in Williams County. 419-250-8329.
Storage
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Real Estate & Auction

FARM AUCTION
180.8 +/- Acres with Home & Buildings in Fulton Co. Ohio & Hillsdale Co. MI, Fayette Ohio and Prattville, MI Offered in 5 Tracts via the Wilson Multi-Parcel System
Pets
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 @ 5PM
2-STORY DUPLEX SALE TO BE CONDUCTED AT: FAYETTE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE - FELLOWSHIP HALL 511 S. FAYETTE ST., FAYETTE, OHIO 43521 Tr. #1: 15016 County Rd. 24, Fayette, OH - 3 Bedroom, 1 bath, 2 story home on the North edge of Fayette with public water & sewer, full basement, updated kitchen, newer window & roof, hot water heat, 2 car garage, Large barn, nice country setting on the edge of town all on 3 +/- Ac. Tr. # 2: Approx 56.7+/- Ac on County Rd. S and County Rd 24 on the North edge of Fayette with approx. 52.1 +/- tillable. CRP contract completed September 2013, ready to be farmed. Tr. #3: Approx 40.43 Ac at 14621 Territorial Rd., Waldron, MI. Approx. 18.1 Ac is in Michigan and Approx. 22.25 of the back half of the farm is in Fulton County Ohio CRP contract completed September 2013, ready to be farmed. Tr. #4: Approx. 40.1+/Ac on the corner of E. Burt Rd. and Coman Rd., Prattville, MI. This parcel has approx. 10.56 Ac of beautiful woods and approx. 29.5+/- Ac tillable ground. Tr. #5: Approx. 40.3+/- Ac on Coman Rd. that adjoins the South side of Tract 4, mostly all tillable. Terms: 10% down day of sale, balance at closing. Seller to pay all 2013 Taxes. PERSONAL PROPERTY, TOOLS & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO BE SOLD
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Wanted to Buy - Junk cars & trucks, dead or alive, top dollar $ paid. 419-708-1615, 419-335-1358.
Pets - Young Cats - Free to a good home. Housebroken. 419-485-5691.

PUBLIC AUCTION
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home 3 Lots, Lg. Garage/Shop & Pond Saturday, December 14th, 2013 @ 10 AM
Location: 505 N. State St., Pioneer, Ohio 43554

4 Bedroom, 2 Story Home on Corner Lot, Car & Personal Property
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12TH @ 4PM
ABSOLUTE AUCTION
Saturday, December 7th, 2013 @ 10:00 AM Location: 15016 County Rd. 24, Fayette, OH
Offering: This vintage 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home on 3 lots w/ lg garage/shop. Vintage throughout w/ natural woodwork, hard wood floors on both levels, open stairs, pocket door & more. Lg Living & Dining rooms, updated kitchen, bedroom on mail level. Partial basement, natural gas high efficiency furnace w/ central air. Freshly painted, newer roof some replacement windows just waiting for its new owner. Taxes: Currently $985.88/yr prorated at closing. Possession at closing. Terms: 10% down day of sale balance ASAP not to exceed 10 day after completion of sellers title. Personal Property: Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower. Appliances: Kenmore Gas Range; Electric Dryer & Other Small Kitchen Appliances. Antiques & Collectibles: Victorian Chair; Waterfall Design Dresser & Chest; Printer Cabinets And Drawers; Fenton Bell; Carnival Glass Dish; Pink Depression; Milk Glass; Fireking; Several Wine Goblets; & Many More Pieces Of Glassware & China. Household: Italian Design Chairs; Recliner; Beds; Chest Of Drawers; Sm. Drop Leaf Stand; Book Shelves; Floor Lamps; Stools; Chairs; Stands And More Good Usable Household Items. Terms on Personal Property: Cash, Check w/ Bank Letter, Visa or M/C.
Hillis D. Boothman, Estate Williams County Probate Case #20131238 Cherie R. Francis, Executrix Stephen F. Hubbard, Esq. attorney for the estate
Auto: 1996 Yamaha Wave Runner & Trailer; Tools: JD 300 Back Hoe w/ 3 Buckets; 4x4 Fiber Glass Containers; Snapper LT125 Mower, 24 HP; Lawn Roller; Lawn Mower Lift; Ariens Snow Blower; CH Dual Tank Air Compressor; Hand Tools; Yard Tools; Antiques & Collectables: Antique Crocks & Jugs; Antique Cupboard; Antique Floor Lamp; Antique Secretary; Antique Cupboard; Antique Chairs; Gone w/ the Wind Collectable Plates; Oil Lamps; Doll Collection; Antique Armoire (Knock Down); Wash Stand; Spinning Wheel; Cobblers Stools; Antique Trunk; Furniture & Household Items: (2) Love Seats; Recliner; Eden Pure Heater; Cuckoo Clock; Amish Electric Fireplace; Mission Oak Love Seat Rocker; Table & Chairs; Roper Refridge; GE Gas Range; Wood Knee Hole Desk; Walnut Commode; Maple Table, 6 Chairs & China Hutch; Kenmore Washer & Dryer; Victorian Dresser & Mirror; Blanket Chest (Maple); Sewing Machine (White); Cast Iron; Old Baskets; Pots, Pans, Baking Dishes & Tupperware; Christmas Decorations; Linens; Vanity; Quilt Rack; Manatee Clock; Dressers; Bicentennial flag; Gail Bench; Double Beds; Antique Baby Buggy; Marble Coffee Table; Kitchen Utensils; Glassware: China; Press Glass; Wedge Wood; Pauline Link; Milk Glass; Pink & Amber Depression; Jewel Tea Pitcher & Bowl; Pictures & Frames. Terms: Cash, Check w/ Bank Letter, Visa or M/C. 10% Buyers Premium to be Added.
LOCATION: 211 N. STATE ST.,PIONEER, OH 43554 This 4 bedroom, 1 bath home on a corner lot has a lot of potential, front room for office or TV room, LR, dining room, eat in kitchen. 1 bed down & 3 bed up on, on a partial basement. Be sure to inspect this home and be prepared to bid your price. Terms: 10% Down day of sale, balance at closing. 10% Buyers premium to be added. Automobile: 1998 Buick Park Ave. 108,990 +\- Miles. Appliances: Roper Frig/Freezer; Hotpoint Frig/Freezer; Maytag Dryer & Several Sm. Kitchen Appliances. Household: Sofa; (3) Recliners; Upholstered Chair; Twin Bed; Lamps; Stands; Pots; Pans; Dishes; Cookware & More Good Household Items. Collectibles: Low Boy With Beveled Mirror; Serpentine Front Dresser With Mirror; Serpentine Front Commode; Jennie Lynd Style Bed; Drop Front Ladies Secretary; Treadle Sewing Machine; Crock Churn; 12 Place Setting Lady Doris Silver Plate Flatware In Case; Horse & Carriage Clock; Horse Clock; Ohio Art The Giant Ride Metal Ferris Wheel Tin Toy; Bubble Monkey Toy In Box; 45s Several Children (Peter Pan); Depression; Milk Glass; China; Box Cameras; Bronson 63 Fly Reel & More Collectibles. Terms of Personal Property: Cash, Check w/ Bank Letter, Visa or M/C. 10% Buyers Premium to be added. GO TO WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION
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825 N. Main St. Bryan, OH 43506 419-636-5500 419-354-7653 Toll Free: 866-870-5500
825 N. Main St. Bryan, OH 43506 419-636-5500 241 S. Main St., Bowling Green, OH 43402 419-354-7653 Toll Free: 866-870-5500
Auctioneers: Wayne M. Wilson CAI, Brent J. Wilson CAI, Denver N. Geitgey CAI, Fred Nott, Keith Whitman, William H. Retcher, Shad T. Ridenour CAI, Richard Reed, Rick Roth, Bart Westfall, Justin VanAlstine Apprentice Auctioneers: Nick Fondessy, Dave Dempsey

Auctioneers: Wayne M. Wilson CAI, Brent J. Wilson CAI Denver N. Geitgey CAI, Fred Nott, Keith Whitman, William H. Retcher, Shad T. Ridenour CAI, Richard Reed, Rick Roth, Bart Westfall, Justin VanAlstine Apprentice Auctioneers: Nick Fondessy, Dave Dempsey
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