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By: Angi WalkupTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

Officially, Stryker School board accepted the resig-nation of Principal Denise Meyers at the end of the 2013 school year at their February school board meeting on Tuesday eve-ning. Mrs. Meyers has been a part of the Stryker school system for 30 years, not in-cluding the years she spent as a Panther student.

“Truly, I bleed blue,” stated Myers after the meeting. “I wouldn’t go back and change anything, I’ve enjoyed it all.”

Board President Jeff Erb presented Mrs. Meyers with a plaque of appreciation even before the board voted to accept her resignation. Undeniably, a few tears were shed for this long time

administrator in gratitude and appreciation for her dedication to the Stryker school system.

“We knew this day was coming,” stated Erb. “I know you go above and beyond the call of duty. You put a lot of extra time in that people don’t know about. It is appreciated. And you have been the glue for Stryker schools for a long time and you are ap-preciated.”

“I would personally like to thank Denise for all of her help and support,” stated Superintendent Nate Johnson.

The Board also heard from Stryker resident Steve Planson with concerns on the amount of taxes, he alone, will be paying. He addressed concerns that he has, that the school taxes he will be paying will be paying “towards the debt” as he sees a lot of money be-ing spent. Mr. Planson gave the Board a figure which he will spend in taxes, which is considerably higher than the year before.

Treasurer Richelle Ober-

lin explained that Stryker district is in their 6th year of paying a 35 year loan. To date, the district has paid $1,729,378 on the proper-ty tax so far. Hopes of re-financing the debt cannot be done until the loan is 10 years old.

The levy that was just passed is only for 5 years. It would have to go back on the ballot if the board deems it necessary after that.

“I just want to make sure it is going towards the debt,” stated Planson.

The money that is be-ing spent on the school, for example, the all-weather track, comes from the Per-manent Improvement fund, not the General Fund Ober-lin explained.

Farm land values have increased, even though commercial and residen-tial values have decreased, which is where the district picked up extra millage, however small that amount was.

Board president Jeff Erb ...

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By: Kay RaypholtzTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

Superintendent Ken Boyer discussed a cost-effective plan to increase security measures at their February school board meeting on Monday, February 18. The board has received quotes on the cost of installing ballistic win-dow film, office video cameras and panic switches.

In other business, the board approved the agenda for the evening, and the following items as the consent agenda:• Minutes from the January14, 2013, organizational

meeting, January 22, 2013, Regular meeting min-utes, and the January 30, 2013, Audit Committee meeting.

• Financial statements and investments from Decem-ber and January

• Employments:• Rodger Swank – Assistant Varsity Softball Coach• Nelson Turner – Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach• Doug Faler – Volunteer Assistant JH Track Coach• Kyle Cogswell – Volunteer Assistant Varsity Track

Coach

Resignations:• Barb Oyer – Elementary Guidance, Effective June 1st

for the purpose of retirement

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North Central School Board Plans Security Measures

PHOTO BY: LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFFJERRY LUCE AWARD … During halftime at the Edon-North Central varsity boys basketball game, the Jerry Luce Award for “Loyalty and Service to the Edon Area Community” was presented to Edon/Blakeslee area native Cheryl Flynn Michael. This 20th Annual award, named in honor of the former Florence Township Fire Department Chief and active community member who lost his life in a 1993 car accident, is given annually to an Edon area citizen who exemplifies volunteerism at its best. Recipients are found unselfishly sharing their time and talents with others in the community, their church and/or school. Through her dedication, leadership and ability to get things organized ~ “the one to go to when something needs to get done”; Cheryl has devoted many hours in supporting the efforts of several activities involving her sons, including the Edon Music Boosters. From currently serving as president (a job now in at least its fifth year!) to heading up the annual Ice Cream Social, Fruit Sales and Track Concessions, Cheryl thoughtfully gives her time in making sure jobs are covered and everything is taken care of. “I know I’m bossy, but somebody has to be in charge, I guess” she chuckled. Cheryl has also headed the EHS Junior Class Post Prom Committee, been involved with St. Peter Lutheran Church teaching Sunday School and going on youth mission trips and with the Boy Scouts, first as a den mother, and later on, assisting in a variety of other capacities until her boys earned their Eagle Scout rank. “I haven’t been in this alone,” noted Cheryl, “I’ve had a lot of people help out with events I’ve headed and I couldn’t have done it without them.” She went on to share how she’ll very much miss the help of one her dedicated Music Boosters volunteers ~ and friend ~ Sara Handy, who was killed in auto accident last month. Shown with Cheryl during the presentation are members of the Jerry Luce family, from left, his son Allyn Luce, daughter Jennifer Maier and wife Jo Ann Luce. Cheryl and her husband Doug live in Edon and are the parents of two sons, John, a senior at Miami University and Jacob, a freshman at The Ohio State University. “This is one of the greatest honors,” said Cheryl through heartfelt tears, “getting recognized for doing what you love to do.”

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Cheryl Michael 2013 Jerry Luce Award Recipient


The Holiday City council held a short meeting Thursday, February 21, 2013. Acting mayor Shawn Clark was unable to attend due to being called in to work to prepare roads for a winter storm. Member Dennis Hutchison was also ab-sent due to being out of state. There were still enough members in attendance for a quorum, however.

Following approval of the agenda, council heard the financial report for January 2013. Council heard the second reading of Resolution R-2013-3, which would authorize the payment of certain fees for debt service related to water and sewage fees owed by village businesses to Montpelier. It will not be voted upon until after the third reading.

The annual audit for the village will begin on Monday, February 25. Clerk/Treasure Lauri TenEyck-Rupp reported on new software that had been pur-chased for the office’s computers.

Representatives of the Visitor’s Bu-reau participated in a tourism showcase in Toledo. This is part of an effort to fo-cus attention on Holiday City to get bus tours to stop at the hotels here.

Village Administrator Gary Baker re-ported that work continues on the tor-nado siren. Some new parts have been

installed, but there are more that need to be installed yet. They expect repairs to be completed before tornado season. Baker informed council that they had been invited to the WEDCO Annual Meeting on March 6.

Baker also told council that he had re-ceived a proposal from AMP-Ohio called the Eastlake Peaking Project which is in partnership with First Energy. An effort is underway to convert an old coal-fired plant to gas power. They are expected to propose that the town buy power from this project. The village’s consultant will be looking into the proposal for feasibil-ity and to evaluate cost effectiveness. This is just a proposal at the present time. There is a chance that the facility may not be on line for a few years yet; however, the proposal calls for the town to sign up by June.

The council is searching for a new person to be employed as landscaper and grounds-keeper for the Town Hall and Visitor’s Bureau. Anyone who may be interested is invited to call the office at 419-485-5881.

With no further business to discuss, council adjourned the meeting. Meetings are held on the third Thurs-day of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Kay Raypholtz may be reached at [email protected].

Holiday City Council Hears About Proposal from AMP-Ohio

STRYKER BOARD OF EDUCATIONStryker Principal To Retire At End Of

School Year, Board Approved Conceal Carry

PHOTO BY ANGI WALKUP, STAFFAPPRECIATION ... Principal Denise Meyers accepts a plaque of appreciation from board president Jeff Erb for her dedication and service to Stryker schools for 30 years.

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Peter D. Traxler, 94 of Montpelier died Monday morning at Hillside Country Living in Jefferson Township. He was born October 24, 1918 in Jefferson Township to Charlie and Carrie (Wirick) Traxler.

Peter graduated from West Unity High School in 1936. He retired from the Ohio Turnpike Commission in 1983 after 29 years as a Toll Collector. Pete had also

been a Madison township farmer. He was a member and former trustee of the Pioneer

United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Pioneer Lions Club.

Peter is survived by a son Thomas and wife Joan of Pioneer, two step daughters, a step son, two grandchildren David Traxler and Heather Fairchild, three great grandchildren, two sisters Donna King and Janet Lee both of Montpelier.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Ferne (Krill) in 1987, his second wife Alice (Bauer) in 1996, a brother Charles, three sisters Florence Keiser, Irene Fauver and Alice Tressler.

Visitation hours for Peter were Tuesday, February 19 at the Thompson Funeral Home in Montpelier. A Pioneer Lions Club service was Tuesday evening in the funeral home. Services were Wednesday at the funeral home with Reverend Michael Raypholtz officiating. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery in Montpelier. Donations may be made to the Pioneer United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent online at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com

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Michael J. Sito, 73 of Bryan died Saturday night from heart complications due to heart surgery at the Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born December 4, 1939 in Hicksville, Ohio to John E. and Elanora E.Y. (Salay) Sito. He graduated in 1959 from Fairview High School in Mark Center, Ohio. Soon after high school Mike married

Bonnie M. Eitzman on September 30, 1961 in Holgate, Ohio.

Mike worked at Robinair Manufacturing in Montpelier for approximately 28 years. For a period of eight years Mike helped with managing a campground. During the past five years Mike was an onsite manager of Foxglove apartments in Bryan.

The annual Bike to the Bridge for Cancer Assistance was important to Mike and he has made it a point to ride in the event for the past three years. At one time he was very active in the Montpelier Jaycees and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Montpelier. Mike was also a member of the Eagles in Montpelier and Bryan and the Moose in Bryan.

Mike is survived by his wife Bonnie of 51 years, three sons Carl (Vicky) Sito of Stryker, Philip W. Sito of Montpelier, Kevin (Sally) Sito of Montpelier, a daughter Denise (Kyle) McKelvey of Hicksville, 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and two God-daughters.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Yolanda Core.

Services for Mike were Thursday, February 21 at the Thompson Funeral Home in Montpelier with Pastor Paul Gruetter officiating. The family greeted friends Thursday prior to the time of the service. Donations may be made to Williams County Cancer Assistance. Condolences may be sent online to www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com

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“Doctrines of Grace” R E V I V A L

• Larry Bunting – High School Math Instructor, Effec-tive June 1st for the purpose of retirement

• William Peiffer – Remedial Reading Instructor, Effec-tive June 1st for the purpose of retirement

• Norm Fiser – Custodian, Effective February 1st for the purpose of retirement

Overnight trip for baseball team, March 22nd & 23rd to Hillsboro, Ohio

In his report, Elementary Principal Paul Jones informed the board that kindergarten screening would be held April 11 – 12 at the Methodist Church in Pioneer. Thirteen stu-dents are presently signed up for evaluation, but more are expected. At present, there are 351 students enrolled in the elementary school. Ohio Achievement tests will be ad-ministered April 23 – 26.

The Reading Guarantee will go into effect for third grade students next year, and for kindergarten through second grade during the 1014-2015 school year. This is part of new legislation from the state, and will require that all teachers who provide reading intervention will have to be Reading Certified. Those who already carry the certifi-cation must have three years of experience. The school will continue to implement a transition plan for the Common Core Standards for grading schools. This will be slowly im-plemented through the grade school. Jones said that elec-tronic tablets that had been distributed to teachers prior to the beginning of the school year are being used in class-rooms, allowing teachers more mobility in their rooms and provides greater interaction. Coming up, on February 26, students who passed the OEA tests will get ice cream.

Tim Rettig, high school and junior high principal, said that OGT week is March 11-15. He and Chief of Police Tim Livengood and other officers sat down and updated the school’s safety plan. They have documented changes in the new manual. The safety plan may continue to change over the year to reflect increased safety needs. He and oth-er principals and school officials heard from the Defiance County Sheriff’s office about a lockdown procedure called ALICE, which stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Con-front, and Escape. This is a procedure that is being taught in some schools to educate students and staff on what to do if there is an intruder in the school.

Laptops have been distributed to participating high school students in grades 9 -12. Those who elected not to participate in the laptop initiative will still have access to a computer through the school. As prom season approach-es, the school will hold three screening assemblies from texting and driving, to alcohol/drug issues, and Facebook issues. These problems tend to ramp up during the spring and the school wants their students to be educated and informed. The school will also have a driving simulator so that students can experience firsthand the simulated ef-fects of drunk driving and texting and driving.

Band and choir students will be participating in the All County Concert on February 24 at 4 p.m. in Montpelier. On Friday, March 1, students in grades 9 and 12 will at-tend a program called Real Money, Real World where they will learn such things as how credit card interest works as well as other money matters and skills that they will need to get by in the real world. The senior class will head to Kalahari resort on March 4 for their senior trip, and on March 7, there will be a high school band and choir con-cert at 7 p.m. in the junior high gym.

For the financial report, Eric Smeltzer asked the board to pass a resolution “accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor for the 2013-2014 school year. Board members voted to pass a motion on the resolution. This addresses changes in the amount of taxes paid to the district be-cause of lower millage, and in general, reduces the taxes paid by homeowners.

The board also approved the following appropriation ad-ditions:

General Fund---------------- AmountSupplies and Materials----- 1,355.28Capital Outlay----------------- $187.49 Total General Fund--- $1,542.77

Other Funds ----------------- AmountPrincipals Fund------------- $625.64Other Grant----------------------50.00IDEA Part B Grants -----------109.43Improving Teacher Quality--- 856.90Misc. Federal Grant Fund--- 219.23 Total Other Funds--$2,861.20

The board discussed and approved a memorandum of understanding with the North Central Education Asso-ciation establishing the Custodian II position and salary effective March 1, 2013. Since the Custodian II position involved cleaning, and the Custodian I includes mainte-nance duties as well, the Custodian II position will start at a rate of $10.05 per hour.

A motion was declared to approve a one-time retirement incentive for certified staff as follows:• $6,000 if resignation for retirement is received by the

Superintendent on or before March 1, 2013.• $2,000 if resignation for retirement is received by the

Superintendent on or before April 1, 2013.The board approved the incentives for certified staff

only.In view of the increased measures that schools are tak-

ing to protect their students in the wake of recent trage-dies, school administrators have sought a budget-friendly resolution to stepping up security for the school. Entrance doors are already locked during the day, and people wish-ing to enter the building must identify themselves and be buzzed in. A quote was received from Leever Glass for ballistic window film for entrances and other targeted windows at a cost of $8,500. They are designed to with-stand a 60 caliber slug. Habitec Security has made quotes of $1760 for three security cameras, and $65 a piece for panic switches which are portable. There would be an ad-ditional monthly fee to monitor videos of the facility. Su-perintendent Ken Boyer said that the total cost was ac-tually less than he expected and that adding these extra security measures were a “significant upgrade to enhance the security of our facility.” The window film will carry a 5-year warranty.

Boyer also discussed updates in the proposed state budget. According to the proposed budget, no Ohio school districts will receive less than last year. However, the dis-trict has already lost approximately $800,000. The gover-nor has proposed an initial increase in funding and then a larger increase in the second year of the biennium. Over half of the districts in Ohio saw no increases in the last year, while those districts whose enrollment gained num-bers would receive in increase in funding as did some eco-nomically disadvantaged districts. The budget will go on to the state house and senate for approval.

North Central School Board holds meetings on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. unless other-wise indicated.

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North Central School Board Plans Security Measures

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The Fountain City Christian School, located at 120 South Beech Street in Bryan, Ohio

has adopted the following racial nondiscriminatory policies.

Fountain City Christian School recruits and admits students of any race, color or ethnic origin to all its rights, privileges, programs and activities. In addition, the school will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.

Any persons having knowledge of racial discriminatory practices on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, and athletics and other school-administered programs should contact the Ohio Department of Education, Quality School Choice and Funding, Nonpublic Educational Options Programs, 25 South Front Street, Mail Stop 309, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

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STRYKER P.D.(Feb 15) Traffic Warning - Speed(Feb 15) Search Warrant Executed - Drug Complaint(Feb 15) Keep the peace(Feb 16) Agency Assist(Feb 16) Domestic Dispute(Feb 16) Telephone Harassment(Feb 17) Agency Assist(Feb 17) Citizen Arrest(Feb 17) Civil Complaint - Custody Dispute(Feb 18) Well Being Check(Feb 18) Traffic Citation(Feb 19) No reports(Feb 20) Traffic Warning - Speed(Feb 20) Traffic Warning - Stop Sign(Feb 20) Abandoned Motor Vehicle(Feb 21) Traffic Citation - OVI & DUS(Feb 21) Traffic Warning - Improper Passing(Feb 21) Traffic Warning - Head-lights Required(Feb 21) Disabled Vehicle - Traffic hazard

WEST UNITY P.D.(Feb 11) Marked Lanes - Warning(Feb 11) Unruly Juvenile(Feb 11) Medical(Feb 11) Telephone Harassment(Feb 12) Speed - Citation(Feb 12) Telephone Harassment(Feb 13) Alarm(Feb 13) Agency Assist(Feb 13) Ordinance Violation(Feb 13) Speed - Warning(Feb 15) Stop Sign - Driving Under Suspension - Citation(Feb 15) Well Being Check(Feb 16) Marked Lanes - Warning(Feb 16) Turn Signal - Warning(Feb 16) Agency Assist(Feb 17) Turn Signal - Warning(Feb 17) Equipment - Warning(Feb 17) O.V.U.A.C. Marked Lanes - Citation(Feb 17) Underage Consumption(Feb 17)Drug Paraphernalia(Feb 17) Message Delivery(Feb 17) Disorderly Conduct(Feb 17) Theft

MONTPELIER P.D.

On 2/17/2013 2:37 am we arrested Michael Sagnimeni 18322 CR 11

Pioneer, OH age 35 for OVI, driving under suspension, stop sign, and fictitious plates. He was released.

On 2/17/2013 at 5:10 pm we arrest-ed a 16 year old Montpelier, OH female for domestic violence and taken to the Juvenile Detention Center.

FAYETTE P.D.

(Feb 3) Traffic violation(Feb 4) Traffic violation(Feb 4) Burglary (Feb 4) Prowlers (Feb 4) Assist other unit (Feb 4) Assist other unit (Feb 4) Assist other unit (Feb 5) Assist other unit (Feb 5) Traffic violation (Feb 5) Open door(Feb 6) Traffic violation (Feb 6) Traffic violation (Feb 6) Traffic violation (Feb 7) Traffic violation(Feb 7) Civil complaint (Feb 7) Assist other unit (Feb 7) Assist other unit (Feb 7) Traffic violation (Feb 7) Traffic violation (Feb 8) Traffic violation(Feb 8) Civil complaint(Feb 8) Open door(Feb 8) Traffic violation (Feb 8) Open door(Feb 9) Assist other unit (Feb 9) Special detail(Feb 10) Animal complaint (Feb 10) Suspicious car(Feb 10) Traffic violation (Feb 10) Traffic violation (Feb 10) Traffic violation (Feb 11) Civil complaint (Feb 12) Animal complaint(Feb 13) Assist other unit(Feb 14) Burglary (Feb 15) Animal complaint(Feb 15) Traffic violation (Feb 15) Traffic violation (Feb 15) Traffic violation (Feb 15) Traffic violation (Feb 16) Traffic violation (Feb 16) Traffic violation (Feb 16) Assist other unit(Feb 17) Assist other unit

WILLIAMS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE

Marissa Siegel, 18, Edon, was travel-ing north on SR-49 and ran off the east side of the roadway striking a

ditch and overturning.

PROSECUTOR’S NEWSLETTER

Several individuals were sen-tenced recently in the Fulton County Common Pleas Court according to county prosecutor Scott A. Haselman.

Stephen Lester, 61, of 12328 Co. Rd. 27, West Unity, Ohio, previously was convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition. On August 3, 2012, he had sexual contact with another per-son who was under 13 years of age. Judge Barber sentenced Mr. Lester to 3 years of community service and ordered him to pay prosecution costs, pay a $1,000 fine, not reside with juveniles, successfully complete the sex offender treatment program at the Center for Child & Family Advocacy, not possess any porno-graphic materials, have no contact with the victim, abide by an 11:00 pm to 6:00 am curfew, and report to CCNO on February 25, to serve 90 days with work release. Mr. Lester was found to be a Tier II sex offender which requires registration every 6 months for 25 years.

Ryan Nofziger, 37, of E. Church Street, West Unity, Ohio, previously pleaded guilty to Theft. From March 17, 2011 to July 12, 2012, while employed at Bil-Jax in Archbold, he stole over $6,000 worth of product. Judge Barber sentenced Mr. Nofziger to 2 years of community control and ordered him to pay prosecution costs and attorney fees, make restitution to Bil-Jax, have no contact with Bil-Jax, successfully complete drug and alcohol treatment, abide by an 11:00pm to 6:00am curfew, stay out of bars/taverns, not possess alcohol, and serve 30 days in CCNO with credit for 1 day served, with work release. Failure to comply could result in Mr. Nofziger spending 11 months in prison.

WESTERN DISTRICT COURT

Charlene E. Miller, Stryker, Failure to stop for red light, $37, $88

Johnnie R. Torres, Jr., Fayette, Fail-ure to stop for school bus with lights flashing, $50, $88

Anthony G. Gimson, Pioneer, As-sured clear distance ahead, $25, $64; No operator’s license, $50, $88

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Stryker Senior CenterMon., March 4: 11:00ExerciseClass 11:45Tele-HealthwithAmeriCare-Getyour bloodpressure&weighttakenTue., March 5: 10:00Movie&Popcorn 12:45CardsWed., March 6: 10:30MakeHeartySoupMix 12:45LeaveforshoppinginBryanThurs., March 7: 10:30BibleStudyGroup 12:45LincolnBingo

Williams County Senior Center NutritionMon., March 4: CountryFriedSteak,MashedPotatoes, EuropeanBlendVegetable,Prunes& Peaches,DinnerRoll,MilkTue., March 5: ChickenAlaKing,Succotash,HavardBeets, GrapeJuice,Cookie,MilkWed., March 6: RubenCasserole,(ChickenAlt.)MixedVegetable, FruitCocktail,Biscuit,MilkThurs., March 7: CheesySloppyJoeonBun,Corn,BakedBeans, Peached,MilkFri,, March 8:TunaCasserole,Peas,Plums,RyeBread,Milk, Chef Salad

Montpelier Senior CenterMon., March 4: 10:43FountainParkBingo 11:30Lunch 12:30TeamBowling 4:00WestUnitytoDinnerandMusic-FeeTue., March 5: 9:30CraftRoom 10:15BibleStudy 10:30PennyBingobySeniors 11:30Lunch 12:30BryanShoppingafterlunch 12:30TeamBowlingWed., March 6: 10:30HumanaBingo 11:10StretchExercise 11:30Lunch 12:30GroceryShop 12:30TeamBowlingThurs., March 7: 10:00Movie"AliceInWonderlandQuestions AskedAtTheTeaParty 11:30Lunch 12:30BookClub 12:30TeamBowlingFri,, March 8: 10:30It'sjustaboutspring&Betsyishavinga MadHattersTeaParty 11:30Lunch 1:003-13Cards

Pioneer Senior Center (Community Center)Mon., March 4: 10:30GrassisGreener-BringYourPennies 12:00CardsTue., March 5: 10:30Golfcardgame 12:00CardsWed., March 6: 10:30LincolnBingoandDirectorsChat 12:00CardsThurs., March 7: 10:30WheeloFortune 12:00Cards

Edon Senior CenterMon., March 4: 9:30Exercise 10:30LincolnBingo 11:30Lunch,Cards&GamesTue., March 5: 10:30TeleHealth 11:30Lunch-BryanShoppingWed., March 6: 10:30Euchre 11:30Lunch YouChoose-CardsorBoardGamesThurs., March 7: 10:30BibleStudy 11:30Lunch 1:00LincolnBingo

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Symphony Orchestra will present an evening concert in Founder’s Hall at Sauder Village. The performance, which begins at 7:30 p.m., is co-hosted by the Black Swamp Arts Council and Sauder Village.

This is the 24th year this highly respected orchestra has performed in beautiful Founder’s Hall in Archbold. Tickets may be purchased by calling 800.590.9755 or stopping by the Welcome Center at Sauder Village. Ad-vance ticket purchases are recommended. All general admission tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door.

Resident Conductor Jeffery Pollock will again lead the evening performance at Sauder Village. Mr. Pollock is a conductor known for the intensity of his perfor-mances and his ability to connect with audiences. Mr. Pollock was the associate conductor at the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra for two seasons and the assistant conductor with the North Carolina Symphony for three seasons. In 2001 the American Symphony Orchestra

League chose him as a featured conductor for its presti-gious National Conductor Preview. His guest conducting appearances included performances with the Houston, Nashville, Charlotte, Lubbock, Harrisburg, Cleveland Chamber and Waterloo-Cedar Falls symphony orches-tras. He has had guest conducting appearances with the Eastern Music Festival Orchestra, National Sym-phony Orchestra of Ukraine, and with members of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Tulsa Philharmon-ic. Mr. Pollock has also worked for the Baltimore Opera Company, Opera Delaware, and Annapolis Opera.

This year’s concert is sure to delight music lovers of all ages. The program includes a wonderful mix of clas-sical music, “Americana” waltzes, jazz and other tradi-tional American music. Some highlights of the Archbold program include Symphony No. 32 by Mozart, Roses From the South Waltz by Strauss, Three Spirituals by Hailstork and The Girl I Left Behind Me arranged by Anderson.

The evening concert also provides a great reason to arrive at Sauder Village early to enjoy a delicious meal at the Barn Restaurant. Recognized throughout the re-gion for home-style favorites like roast beef, Barn chick-en and real mashed potatoes – enjoying a tasty meal in the relaxed setting of the Barn Restaurant will make the night even more special!

This is the eleventh year for the Black Swamp Arts Council to co-host this popular event with non-profit Sauder Village. The 2013 concert is also underwritten by the Farmers & Merchants State Bank and Parkview Physicians Group – Midwest Community Health Associ-ates.

“We are happy to be working with Black Swamp Arts Council again this year,” shared Jeanette Smith, Direc-tor of Sales and Marketing at Sauder Village. “We also appreciate the many donations provided by underwrit-ers and patrons throughout the region. These donations help provide music students from local schools with free admission to the Toledo Symphony performance at Sauder Village.”

All money raised through ticket sales and patron donations underwrites the costs of bringing the To-ledo Symphony to the community on March 14. For more information or for tickets to the Toledo Sympho-ny Orchestra Archbold concert call Sauder Village at 800.590.9755 or visit www.saudervillage.org

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Last month, musicians from Edon High School traveled to Edgerton Lo-cal Schools to participate in the daylong Ohio Mu-sic Education Association (OMEA) ~ District 1 High School Solo and Ensem-ble Contest. Using The Ohio Plan of Adjudication, judges awarded each per-

formance with a Superior Rating (I); Excellent Rat-ing (II) or Good Rating (III) in one of three Classes ~ A, B or C, with Class A being the most difficult.

Results for Edon stu-dents for the adjudicat-ed event are as follows:

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CON-

TEST

Instrumental Solos ~ Superior Rating (I)• Cheyenne Kimball ~

French Horn (Class A)

• Abby Hill ~ Flute (Class B)

• Corey Bailey ~ Tuba (Class C)

• Mariah Hantz ~ Flute (Class C)

• Emily Kaylor ~ Flute (Class C)

• Carley Muehlfeld ~ Flute (Class C)

Instrumental Solos ~ Excellent Rating (II)• Corey Bailey ~ Eu-

phonium (Class A)• Corisa Brown ~ Flute

(Class B)• Karli Munger ~ Tenor

Saxophone (Class C)• Kaitlyn Richards ~

Flute (Class C)

Instrumental Solos ~ Good Rating (III)• Karli Munger ~ Flute

(Class B)

Instrumental Ensembles ~ Superior Rating (I)• Edon Flute Trio I

(Class A)• Becky Fisk, Mariah

Hantz, Abby Hill

Edon Flute Trio II (Class C)• Emily Kaylor, Karli

Munger, Kaitlyn Richards

VOCAL SOLO AND EN-SEMBLE CONTEST

Vocal Solos ~ Superior Rating (I)• Abby Hill ~ (Class A)• Corey Bailey ~ (Class

B)• Cheyenne Kimball ~

(Class B)• Cassidy Wilson ~

(Class B)

Vocal Solos ~ Excellent Rating (II)• Andrea Cherin ~

(Class B)• Kaylie Brown ~ (Class

C)• Alexis Mitchell ~

(Class C)• Karli Munger ~ (Class

C)• Mikaela Myers ~

(Class C)• Crista Wortkoetter ~

(Class C)

Vocal Solos ~ Good Rat-ing (III)• Levi Cvikel ~ (Class

C)

Vocal Ensemble ~ Supe-

rior Rating (I)• Edon Mixed Ensem-

ble • Corey Bailey• Shane Bergdall• Ben Brown• Levi Cvikel• Malynda Comment • Emily Kaylor • Cheyenne Kimball• Shane Kohl• Chase Mercer• Alexis Mitchell • Karli Munger • Mikaela Myers • Kenny Ordway• Cassidy Wilson

Vocal Ensemble ~ Excel-lent Rating (II)Edon Women’s Ensemble• Andrea Cherin • Malynda Comment • Emily Kaylor • Alexis Mitchell • Karli Munger • Mikaela Myers • Cassidy Wilson • Crista Wortkoetter• Karlee Trausch

Rating I (Superior) ~

An outstanding perfor-mance, with very few technical errors and ex-emplifying a truly musi-cal expression. This rat-ing should be reserved for the truly outstanding performance.

Rating II (Excellent) ~ An unusual performance in many respects, but not worthy of the highest rat-ing due to minor defects in performance, ineffec-tive interpretation or im-proper instrumentation.

Rating III (Good) ~ An acceptable performance, but not outstanding. Showing accomplishment and marked promise, but lacking one or more es-sential qualities.

Edon High School stu-dents are under the di-rection of Mrs. Stephanie Bonitz, instrumental mu-sic and Mrs. Cathy Fra-staci, vocal music.


Edon Musicians Take Part In OMEA Adjudicated Event

PHOTOS BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFFEDON HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL SOLO AND ENSEMBLE PARTICIPANTS … Participating in OMEA District 1 Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Events held January 26, 2013 at Edgerton Local Schools were: Front Row (L-R) ~ Mariah Hantz, Corisa Brown, Emily Kaylor, Cheyenne Kimball and Corey Bailey. Middle Row (L-R) ~ Karli Munger, Abby Hill and Becky Fisk. Back Row (L-R) ~ Car-ley Muehlfeld and Kaitlyn Richards.

EDON HIGH SCHOOL VOCAL SOLO AND ENSEMBLE PARTICIPANTS … Partic-ipating in OMEA District 1 Vocal Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Events were: Front Row (L-R) ~ Corey Bailey, Levi Cvikel, Emily Kaylor and Andrea Cherin. Sec-ond Row (L-R) ~ Malynda Comment, Mikaela Myers and Crista Wortkoetter. Third Row (L-R) ~ Cheyenne Kimball, Karli Munger, Kaylie Brown and Cassidy Wilson. Back Row (L-R) ~ Shane Bergdall, Kenny Ordway, Abby Hill and Ben Brown. Not pictured ~ Karlee Trausch, Shane Kohl, Chase Mercer and Alexis Mitchell.

Edon & Montpelier Senior Center Celebrates February Birthdays & Anniversaries

PHOTOS BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFFSPECIAL DAY … Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries at Montpelier Senior Center on Thursday, February 14, 2013 were, seated from left, Robert Teats (90th birthday); Carol Custer, Barb Kreischer, Edna Cluckey (98th birthday) and, stand-ing from left, Charles and Sandra Cluckey (36th Wedding Anniversary), Richard Barnhart, Marge and Dane Michael (64th Wedding Anniversary), Jane Rath, Larry Wells, Doyle Smethurst, Jim Lehman. Hosting this month’s Birthday celebration were T.R.U.S.T. students from Bryan High School. Site Manager Jewel Head was also pleased to announce Doyle Smethurst (floral arrangement from Huntington Bank tellers) and Sandra Cluckey (two free Senior Center Lunches) as February’s Monthly Door Prize winners.

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SPECIAL DAY … Celebrating birthdays at the Edon Senior Center on Thursday, February 14, 2013 were, from left, Lucy Bauer, Karl Mauerhan, Mary Ann Shilling and Shirley Aldrich. St. Joseph Catholic Church provided this month’s special table favors and birthday gifts.

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ESTABLISHED 1878130 YEARS AGOFebruary 1883

Mrs. Polly Leech, 92, oldest resident of this place, died on Wednesday of last week. .

120 YEARS AGO February 1893

Mahlon Barkdoll, now a Ne-braska cattleman, is visiting his mother and other relatives at Leatherwood.

110 YEARS AGOFebruary 1903

The Brady Township Fire Ins. Co. has moved to the West room of the L.P. Charpiot Hardware

H.L Gish is leaving the farm and will move to Waldron, Mich.


Mr. Elmer Keener has pur-chased the O.J. Reese store and expects to be ready for business in a few days.

Warren Lutz and family will leave soon for North Dakota.


Mrs. Mildred Crawford, 55, passed away at her home Monday

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Figgins and family moved here last week from South Bend, Indiana.


Funeral services were held on Saturday at the Beach Fu-neral Home for Mrs. H.E. May-ers, who died suddenly at her home in Sunnyvale, Calif., Tuesday morning.


Fire of undetermined origin caused considerable damage to

the second floor apartment of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Hausch, at 106 1/2 E. Jackson St., shortly after noon on Tuesday.


Mark Bostater, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Bostater of West Unity, has been assigned to Taiwan.

Chuck Hancock was elected president of the area Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Roesch celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary Feb. 17.

The West Unity Area Cham-ber of Commerce plans to pur-chase five buildings at the corner of Jackson and Main Streets owned by Millard Sta-cey. Robert E. Grisier and George A. Simmons, both West Unity, were named executive vice presidents of the Citizens National Bank.

STRYKER ADVANCEESTABLISHED 1884


Four new cases of smallpox appeared in the family of Fred Posey southeast Springfield.

Yesterday’s blizzard made it impossible to warm the Gram-mar room in the town hall and school was dismissed.

The school board of Tiffin Township have hired the follow-ing teachers: Birdie Sigg, May Moon, Lou Cameron, Ida Miller, Clara Hane and Pearl Ashton.

The Board of Education of Stryker School District is ad-vertising for sealed bids for ma-terials and the construction of a Public School building to be erected in Stryker.

Augustine and Vernier have sold their saloon to Charles and Frank Chappuis, who took pos-session Tuesday.


The Stryker U.B Sewing Cir-cle had shipped to Sierra Leone, Africa, a sewing Woodward, to a missionary stationed there. The machine was purchased of Wie-derkehr Bros. who prepared it for shipment.


The 12th annual Springfield Township Farmers Institute elected Frank Johnson as presi-dent for next year.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Steensen will leave soon for Lyons. A fare-well dinner was held for them by Mrs. Ernest Mohr.

The Archbold Telephone Co. has purchased the Elmira Tele-phone Co. equipment.


Miss Elsie Creek of Catawba became the bride of Rev. Paul J Erney at the Stryker Lutheran Church.

William Murphy was seriously burned at his home when he was starting a fire in a stove with oil.


The Ury property sold at auc-tion for $1,025 by Don Cameron

Fred Meyers, 61, died Satur-

day of apoplexy.


Mr. and Mrs. C.Z. Clark will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Feb. 19th.

Mrs. Mary Mohr, 81, passed away Feb 5.


Jeannie Wyse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mahlor Wyse of Stryker, was named Valedictori-an. Mary Lou Stuckey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Stuckey was named Salutatorian of the Stryker High School.

An all time low of 18 degrees below zero was recorded for the months of February.

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The West Unity Betterment Advisory Committee elected as officers: Mayor Richard Nofziger as Chairman, Duane King as Vice Chairman, and Sharon Stotz as Secretary/Treasurer.

Selected to represent Wil-liams County in the “Young Ex-perimental Science Program” are delegates from North Central & Stryker. Representing Stryker will be Bonnie Burkholder, Er-ich Bailey, Mark Troyer, Matt Wagner and Jeff Lavinder.


West Unity Mayor Marvin Stuckey signed the proclamation, proclaiming Feb 22-26 as Nation-al FFA week.

A duplex at 112 S. West Street, owned by Mike Short, was totally destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning, leaving two families homeless.


Firefighters, Craig Preston and Bill Brenner were honored Saturday, Feb 8th for 25 years of voluntary service with the Springfield township-Stryker Village Fire Department.

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013 “The Village Reporter” 5


The Edon Hardware store owned by Jess Eyster and son LaMoyne and Mrs. Relmond Eyster was sold to Edward E. DeMeritt of Morenci. Mr. De-Meritt owns three other stores located in Morenci, Milan and Hudson and has not had time to decide whether he will continue the Edon store or move the stock to the other places.

Edon Junior High won the Williams County tournament held at West Unity by defeating the host team 8 to 6 Saturday afternoon and then walloped Edgerton 29 to 16 to capture high honors.


Edward Butler, assistant administrative director of the Ft. Wayne blood center, will at-tend the Red Cross kickoff din-ner at the Smith Hotel, Mont-pelier.

Mac Skiles who has been stationed in France will be dis-charged soon. He will arrive at the home of his wife’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Aldrich,

near South Camden, soon. 50 YEARS AGO February 1963

Edwin Kaltenbach, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kalten-bach was named to the Dean’s list at Defiance College for his high academic grades during the first semester period.

There will be a special bo-nus for several lucky custom-ers during the “Lucky 7 Trea-sure Hunt Sale,” which starts Thursday, Feb. 21 at the Edon Hardware Store at Edon.


The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, expects Montpelier to eventually be-come the hub of a regional sewage treatment facility, it was learned at the Williams County Commissioners meet-ing on Monday.

Mrs. Anna Young was in-jured in an auto accident in Fort Wayne, Ind., Friday while on the way to her son Carlton’s funeral. She was riding in a car driven by another son, Paul.


The unique Mr. Jack Dan-iels Original Silver Cornet Band will be the next concert in the Williams County Com-munity Concert Association series, and it is schedule for season ticket holders next Thursday evening, Feb 17 in the Bryan Junior High Audito-rium.


Edon High School’s Quiz Bowl team took first place

league honors for the year. Looking forward to regional competition in Sandusky are members Melinda Bigger, Gina Allomong, Denise Schröding-er, Mike Curry, John Juhasz, Todd Cunningham and Josh Baughman.

Neil Hothouse retired from Simpson Industries and was honored by Edon Machine Di-vision for 40 years of service.


Benjamin McCullough,

class of 2005, has been se-lected to participate in the National Student leadership Conference on Congressional Process, Policy and Politics, and extraordinary leader-ship development program for outstanding high school stu-dents.

Sectional Champs! That is the title the Lady Bombers gar-nered Saturday February 22.

Downtown Edon has a new business, “Mamma’s Place.” It is located in the former Edon American Legion building.

WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO IN THE WEST UNITY REPORTER, THE STRYKER ADVANCE & THE ADVANCE REPORTER

1975 Edon Varsity Volleyball

A GLIMPSE OF HISTORY AND WHAT WE READ THROUGHOUT THE YEARS IN “THE EDON COMMERCIAL”

SENIOR PLAY CAST ... Pictured above is the 1969 Senior Play Cast. The ‘69 class produce the play “Death of a Salesman”. SEATED ON FLOOR: Kenton Haye, Gregory Miller. FIRST ROW: Kamie Short, Gery Williams, Mary Jo Spielvogel, Barb Knapp, Jim Frank. THIRD ROW: Mr. William Wagner, Bill R. Hancock, Joe Rupp, Linda Dilts. FOURTH ROW: Tim Short, Pam Bernath, Mark Alexander.

BOMBER VARSITY VOLLEYBALL ... Sitting: MaryAnn Smith, Teresa Hug, Denise Dick, Louise Held. Kneeling: Gail Thiel, Sue Thiel, Mary Hog, Sheryl Livensparger. Standing: Coach Karen Blanchard.

1969 Stryker Senior Play Cast


By: Lucinda Held-FaulhaberTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

Earlier this month, attorneys at Edon Northwest Local Schools revised opening and closing statements and witnesses re-viewed statements as final case prepara-tions were made for their team’s entry into the 30th Annual Ohio Mock Trial Competi-tion.

Edon High School students took part in Ohio Mock Trial District Competition held Friday, February 1, 2013 in Toledo Mu-nicipal Court. This is the school’s twenty-third year of participation in the program sponsored by Ohio Center for Law-Related Education. Each year the Center writes an original, Constitution-based case meant to inform students of their rights as citizens as well as help them develop critical think-ing, reading, writing, public speaking and listening skills.

In this year’s case, a fifteen-year old high school sophomore is suspected of set-ting a fire at the school that resulted in the death of a maintenance worker. Police engaged in a lengthy interrogation process that involved driving to the scene of the crime and the victim’s home as well as various interrogation techniques. Late in the day, the defendant made a statement claiming responsibility for the fire and was subsequently charged with Murder and Arson. The confession, however, was later recanted by the defendant, alleging the statements were improperly coerced by the police in violation of the Fifth and 14th Amendments; a motion to suppress was filed.

To maximize student learning in the competition, a team consisting of five to eleven students prepared both prosecu-tion and defense cases and competed in two trials against different teams. District winners throughout the state advanced to regional competition on Friday, February 22; state finals are set for March 7-9 in Co-lumbus with the final championship round taking place at the Ohio Statehouse. The state winner moves on to national compe-tition in Indianapolis May 9-11.

Comprising Edon High School’s 2013 Mock Trial Teams were:

Team AlphaTrials ~ Team Alpha Defense vs. Central Catholic HS; Team Alpha Prosecution vs.

St. Francis de Sales HS

Chelsey Handy ~ Prosecuting AttorneyDesiree Howard ~ Prosecuting AttorneyChandler Siebenaler ~ Quinn Patel, Wit-

ness for the ProsecutionAndrea Headley ~ Detective Sam O’Leary,

Witness for the ProsecutionSydney Stoll ~ Counselor Casey High-

lander, Witness for the ProsecutionSabrina Brown ~ Defense Attorney

Becky Fisk ~ Defense AttorneyDakota Parrish ~ Dakota Allen, Witness

for the DefenseCiera Mocherman ~ Detective Alex Jones,

Witness for the DefenseMeredith LaDuke ~ Kris Martinez, Wit-

ness for the Defense

Team Beta

Trials ~ Team Beta Defense vs. St. Fran-cis de Sales HS; Team Alpha Prosecution

vs. St. John’s HS

Reid Bowling ~ Prosecuting AttorneyKyle Gearhart ~ Prosecuting Attorney

David Headley ~ Quinn Patel, Witness for the Prosecution

Sabrina White ~ Detective Sam O’Leary, Witness for the Prosecution

Kaylyn Brigle ~ Counselor Casey High-lander, Witness for the ProsecutionMihkaya Best ~ Defense Attorney

Abby Hill ~ Defense Attorney Justin Kirkpatrick ~ Dakota Allen, Wit-

ness for the DefenseClay Parrish ~ Detective Alex Jones, Wit-

ness for the DefenseKennedy Brigle ~ Kris Martinez, Witness

for the Defense

Mike Spangler, an attorney with New-comer, Schaffer, Spangler and Breininger, served as legal advisor to the Mock Trial teams; Mark Blue, American History/Gov-ernment teacher was their advisor. The Ohio Center for Law-Related Educa-tion designs programs to assist teachers in teaching students about government, citi-zenship and the law. The Center is spon-sored by the Supreme Court of Ohio, the Ohio State Bar Association, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. In addition, the Ohio Mock Trial Competi-tion was made possible, in part, by a grant from the Ohio State Bar Foundation.

Lucinda Held-Faulhaber can be reached at [email protected]

Edon High School Students Argue Due Process Mock Trial Case

TOP HONORS … Edon seniors garnering six of eight possible awards for their four tri-als at the 2013 Ohio High School Mock Trial District Competition in Toledo Municipal Court were, clockwise from upper left, Mihkaya Best, Team Beta ~ Best Defense Attor-ney; Sabrina White, Team Beta ~ Best Witness for the Prosecution; Ciera Mocherman, Team Alpha ~ Best Witness for the Defense; Sabrina Brown, Team Alpha ~ Best Defense Attorney; Clay Parrish, Team Beta ~ Best Witness for the Defense and Andrea Headley, Team Alpha ~ Best Witness for the Prosecution.

TEAM ALPHA … Comprising Edon High School’s 2013 Mock Trial Team Alpha are se-niors, seated from left, Andrea Headley, Becky Fisk, Ciera Mocherman, Dakota Parrish, Sabrina Brown, Meredith LaDuke, Sydney Stoll, and standing, from left, Lucas Wert-man, Chelsey Handy, Kalyn Lyman, Desiree Howard and Chandler Siebenaler.

TEAM BETA … Comprising Edon High School’s 2013 Mock Trial Team Beta are seniors, seated from left, Sabrina White, Kennedy Brigle, David Headley, Kaylyn Brigle, Abby Hill, and standing, from left, Clay Parrish, Mihkaya Best, Reid Bowling, Justin Kirkpat-rick and Kyle Gearhart.

thanked Mr. Planson for approaching the board with his concerns. “We appreciate you coming in. It’s always good to know exactly what’s going on. I appreciate you coming in and being forthright enough and saying your piece. We appreciate your in-put and would like more input. We don’t get enough people coming in and express-ing their opinions and it would be nice to have more.”

The Stryker school board also approved a resolution authorizing certain individu-als to carry concealed firearms on school premises pursuant to the ORC relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols.

“This is something we have looked at pretty seriously and have had a hard time with. This is the route we’ve decided to go,” stated Erb.

• Recommended the board approve the resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the budget com-mission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the county auditor

• Recommend the board to approve the Software License Agreement with EDGE Document Solutions

• Recommend the board to approve

the OSBA’s annual membership dues• Recommend the board to approve

Dawn Woolace and Kinsey Woolace as Classified and Bus Driver substitutes

• Recommend the board approve Laurin Waidelich, Aide for remainder of 2012-13 school year

• Girls basketball tournament be-gins February 19

• All County Chorus is February 24 at Montpelier, 2 pm

• Jr. High Quiz Bowl is February 25 at Edgerton, 6:30 pm

• Boys basketball tournament be-gins February 27

• Jr Hi/High School band concert, March 4, 7:30 pm

• Archery Team to compete at NASP State Tournament in Columbus on March 1

• OGT State Testing March 11-15• Spring Break will be March 25-29• All-weather surface for the track

will start in mid-May contingent upon the weather

The Board will meet again in regular session on March 18th at 6:30 pm in the art room.

Angi Walkup may be reached at [email protected].

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The Williams County Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO) con-tinues to work on plans to bring their annual Manu-facturing Expo to the Ra-mada Inn in Holiday City on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, from 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. This year’s event has been opened to counties adjacent to Williams Coun-ty, and for the first time will also include manufacturers in nearby in Indiana and Michigan and any other business within a 50 mile radius.

As told in a flyer about the expo, the purpose of the event is to increase brand recognition, promote/launch products and ser-vices, and to reinforce busi-ness connections within the region. It will provide business representatives in manufacturing to display their products and infor-mation about their busi-ness. Expo 2011 Commit-tee Member Steve Raymond explained that, “The expo is about an industrial aware-ness: to let everyone see what each manufacturer produces. Many companies purchase from outside of the tri-state area and some-times overseas because they are not aware that the products are made nearby. Supply chain and trucking expenses can play a major role in the cost of a product. This event is to connect one manufacturer to another.”

There is no cost to man-ufacturers to display their products or to attend the event. Last year’s event was a success with 20 – 25 manufacturers. So far this year, 45 have signed, and they hope for 50 business-es.

Coordinator Diamond Zimmerman has been busy in the last few months speaking at meetings and events to spread the news this year’s expo. The expo will showcase the region. The tri-state area is rich in resources such as ample access to water, land, and transportation as the Turn-pike runs through the area. Several large cities are also within a few hours driving distance. Also, this area has a workforce who is seeking jobs. Many schools in the

area have received a grade of Excellent by the state. Williams County is a Manu-facturing Certified county, and WEDCO is available to offer support to businesses.

Students are also en-couraged to attend the event. Business members will be there and available to be interviewed by youth as to what futures they can have by being employed in a manufacturing setting. WEDCO’s Steve Raymond explained at an earlier meeting of the Montpelier Chamber of Commerce that many are unaware of jobs available in the field, and this will increase their knowledge of the skills they will need to enter the job force. Manufacturing jobs are increasingly more tech-nical and some of this tech-nology will be appealing to younger people who will be entering the field.

WEDCO will conduct their annual meeting and a luncheon prior to the event from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00

p.m. Current officers will be recognized for their hard work, and new officers will be elected. Business repre-sentatives and leaders who are interested in becoming members of WEDCO are also invited to attend. There will be a $25 charge, and those wishing to participate will need to RSVP the office by February 28 by calling 419-636-8727.

TV 26 will be present and filming at the event. Registrations are still be-ing accepted through Feb-ruary 28. Those wishing to do so may contact Diamond Zimmerman at 419-636-8727, or email the office at [email protected]. She can also be reached by fax at 419-636-5589. The address for the event is: Ramada Inn, 13508 State Route 15, Montpelier, Ohio, and is located just south of the turnpike in Holiday City.

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[email protected]

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LIBRARY NEWSWest Unity Library To Host

“Tail Waggin’ Tutors”West Unity Library would like to invite area children

to make an appointment to reserve their time to come and read to a visiting therapy dog. “Tail Waggin’ Tu-tors” will be available on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm and on Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm beginning February 26. A therapy dog that has been trained as a “Tail Waggin’ Tutor” will be at the library to listen to each child read. Up to five students per hour will be allowed to sit and read to the dogs Sky, Myleigh, or Pebbles, for a 10 to 25 minute time slot.

According to the Therapy Dog International web-site, “The main objective of this program is to provide a relaxed and ‘dog-friendly’ atmosphere, which allows students to practice the skill of reading.” This program builds excitement about reading and is a great op-portunity for children to improve their reading skills. Most children seem to naturally love dogs, and it brings them joy to be around them. The participating dogs have their certificates from Therapy Dog International and are trained to be calm and gentle. More informa-tion about “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” can be found at the TDI website: http://www.tdi-dog.org/OurPrograms.aspx?Page=Children+Reading+to+Dogs.

West Unity Library is located at 109 S. High Street in West Unity. For questions about the program or to make an appointment for a reading time, please con-tact Ruth Meyer at the library at 419-924-5237.


Pioneer Branch Library has a volunteer available who wishes to offer after school kindergarten and el-ementary learning assistance. If anyone is in need of this assistance and is interested in taking advantage of this free opportunity, please call the library for more information. Pioneer Branch Library is located at 106 Baubice Street in Pioneer, and the phone number there is 419-737-2833.


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Edon Village Council suspended the three-reading rule and approved Ordinance 03-13 Permanent Appro-priations during its monthly meeting held Wednesday, February 20, 2013 in Council Chambers. In attendance for the evening session were Councilors Roxana Nester, Duane Thiel, Dick Chapin, Chuck Bidwell, Sam Steffes, Mayor Darlene Burkhardt, Fiscal Officer Heidi Bidwell and Solicitor Tom Thompson; not answering roll was Councilor Lamar Kline.

Passed as an emergency, Ordinance 03-13 appropri-ates nearly $1.2 million in funding for fiscal year 2013 as follows:

Ordinance 03-13 ~ Permanent Appropriations for 2013

2012 Budget/Actual Expenditures noted in parenthe-sis

GENERAL FUND

• Police ~ $195,000 ($191,375; $185,555 actual); salaries, benefits, contractual, Capital Outlay, opera-tions/maintenance

• Street Lighting ~ $11,500 ($11,500; $10,918 ac-tual)

• Williams County Health Department ~ $1,500 ($3,000; $1,222 actual)

• Park & Recreation ~ $22,500 ($22,500; $18,545 actual); salaries, benefits, contractual, operations/main-tenance

• Zoning Inspector ~ $18,200 ($18,200; $22,558 actual); salary, benefits, operations/maintenance

• Transportation ~ $32,000 ($42,000; $41,196 ac-tual); salary (twenty-five percent Street Superintendent), benefits (one hundred percent Street Superintendent), contractual, operations/maintenance

• Storm Sewer ~ $10,000 ($14,000; $4,863 actual)• Mayor ~ $9,000 ($9,000; $8,424 actual); salary,

benefits, operations/maintenance• Council ~ $8,000 ($8,000; $6,393 actual); sala-

ries, benefits, operations/maintenance• Clerk ~ $29,250 ($28,950; $27,770 actual); sal-

ary (fifty percent Fiscal Officer), benefits, operations/maintenance

• Land and Buildings ~ $40,000 ($82,000; $79,758 actual); operations/maintenance, Community Building

• Williams County Auditor ~ $2,000 ($2,000; $1,444 actual)

• State Examiner Fees ~ $7,380 ($0; $0 actual)• Village Solicitor ~ $9,000 ($8,000; $8,945 actual)• Economic Development ~ $1,312 ($1,312; $984

actual)• Misc/Transfers ~ $12,954 ($90,412; $30,065 ac-

tual) TOTAL General Fund ~ $409,596 ($532,249;

$448,640 actual)

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS

• Street ~ $45,991 ($46,575; $41,220 actual); sal-ary (seventy-five percent Street Superintendent), opera-tions/maintenance

• State Highway ~ $8,429 ($7,370; $2,164 actual); contractual, operations/maintenance, Capital Outlay

• Motor Vehicle License Tax ~ $18,532 ($16,097; $0 actual)

• State Grant ~ $108 ($687; $578 actual) • Law Enforcement Fund ~ $574 ($825; $301 ac-

tual) TOTAL Special Revenue Fund ~ $73,634 ($71,554;

$44,263 actual)

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND

• Capital Improvements ~ $97,805 ($133,726; $55,741 actual).

ENTERPRISE FUNDS

• Water ~ $182,512* ($171,107; $157,538 actual); salaries (twenty-five percent Fiscal Officer; fifty percent each Superintendent’s salary and BPA stipend), ben-efits operations/maintenance, , contractual, *(includes $50,599 payment to OWDA Debt Service)

• Sanitation ~ $45,775 ($41,123; $44,032 actual) • Sanitary Sewer ~ $377,302* ($354,255;

$308,985 actual); salaries (twenty-five percent Fis-cal Officer; fifty percent each Superintendent’s salary and BPA stipend), benefits, contractual, operations/maintenance,*(includes $188,285 payment to OWDA Debt Service)

• Utility Deposits ~ $220 ($220; $0 actual)TOTAL Enterprise Funds ~ $605,809 ($566,705;

$510,555 actual)

TOTAL ALL FUNDS/2013 APPROPRIATIONS ~ $1,186,844 ($1,304,234; $1,059,199 actual)

In other action, Council:• Accepted the Minutes, Financial Report and Bills

as presented. • Supported Mayor Burkhart’s proclamation of

February as “Career and Technical Education Month” in Edon. The declaration urges all citizens to become famil-iar with the benefits offered by career and technical edu-cation programs available at Four County Career Center.

• Approved Mohre’s quote, presented by Street Su-perintendent Brigle, to remove nine trees within the Vil-lage at a cost of forty-five hundred dollars.

• Heard Chief Tom Szymczak’s monthly Service Log and Vehicle Report as well as the Police Department’s 2012 Year End Report. Included were Logged Events (1,655 calls for service, 232 complaints, 107 citations, 401 warnings, 9 accidents, 9 alarms, 5 arrests, 177 as-sists and 437 follow-ups); Operational Data (25,259 to-tal miles for both vehicles; Fuel Costs ~ 2,293 gallons ~ $8,969; Maintenance Costs ~ $1,299; Average Cost per mile to fuel/service vehicles ~ $2.72, a twenty-six cent decrease from 2012) and Municipal Court Revenue ($6,153 from fines and fees). He also noted he had at-tended multiple safety meetings with personnel at Edon Northwest Local Schools.

• Learned from Street Department Superintendent Jim Brigle that office and restroom renovations are un-derway; the dump truck’s rear brakes were replaced and the Village Tile Map had been updated.

• Authorized Solicitor Thompson to proceed in updating Resolution 01-13 Opposing State Control of Municipal Income Tax Collections to reflect changes in House Bill 5 ~ Municipal Income Tax Uniformity Bill; eliminating local income tax collections could eventually lead to collections by the State.

• Heard Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies would be awarded to only three county-wide projects this year; applications are due mid-April.

• Was updated on Ohio Revised Code changes; vil-lage councils may now have a minimum of five mem-bers (from the present six) and staggered terms would be eliminated.

• Learned the annual Audit had been completed.• Noted the Safety Committee and Street Commit-

tee would conduct meetings next month.• Was informed the Annual Williams County

Economic Development Corporation Meeting (WEDCO) would be held Wednesday, March 6 prior to start of the Tri-State Manufacturing Expo; both events will take place at the Ramada in Holiday City.

• Voted to enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel; no action was taken.

The next monthly meeting of the Edon Village Council will be held Monday, March 18, 2013 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Village Chambers.

(Based on information provided by Edon Village Council.)

Edon Village Council Approves 2013 Permanent Appropriations

Fayette Local Board Of Education Fills Digital Academy Position At Special Session

The Fayette Local Board of Education convened in special session on February 21 to discuss the recently posted position of the Director of Digital Academy and Student Services.

At the February 11 regular session meeting, the Board agreed to the job description for the Director of Digital Academy and Student Services, and on the

afternoon of February 21, they convened in executive session to further discuss the position. Coming out of executive session, the Board named Mr. Gene Rupp as the new Director of Digital Academy and Student Services, and approved a three-year contract with Mr. Rupp beginning August 1, 2013.


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Have you seen the TV commercial from AT&T about which is better – “faster or slower?” Beck Bennett sits with children and asks them whether faster or slower is better. The kids all agree faster is better, but what’s fast? It’s funny listening to the chil-dren, especially the boy de-scribing his grandma with a cheetah strapped to her to make her faster. Let me ask you a question, which is better, “walking or run-ning?”

According to ABC News, it was reported that the amount of calories burned standing and walking over the course of a day is su-perior to an hour of in-tense exercise, as well in improving cholesterol and preventing diabetes. The report states that, “Dan-ish researchers followed 18 young people ages 19 to 24, all of normal weight, who performed three sepa-rate exercise regimens over the course of the study.” In the first study partici-pants did not exercise, as they sat for 14 hours. In the second study partici-pants sat for 13 hours, but performed one hour of vigorous cycling. In the fi-nal study, participants sat for 8 hours, but engaged in 4 hours of walking and 2 hours of standing. The researchers found the par-ticipants had improved in-sulin sensitivity and lower cholesterol by simply walk-ing and standing compared with when they performed

no activity. Surprisingly, however, the researchers also found the participants who walked and stood had improved insulin sensitivi-ty, more so than when they participated in one hour of intense exercise.

So, which is better…walking or running? (This could be a non-ending de-bate, right?)

Allow me to change the focus. It seems that many of us tend to move at a fast pace running everywhere to do big things for our churches or ministries, sprinting to work to make ends meet, accomplishing many things, and check-ing off an endless “to do” list. But is all that running around really healthy? What about all the running around many of us parents do for our kids. Do they really need to be involved in everything?

What if all that run-ning isn’t actually good for us? What if we slowed our pace and took time to walk with a discerning attitude. Check out what Proverbs 28:25-26 says; “Greed causes fighting; trusting the Lord leads to prosper-ity. Those who trust their own insight are foolish, but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.”

These are some inter-esting verses, don’t run past them. Stop…walk in those Words slowly…

“Greed causes fighting” – duh! The word “Greed” describes someone who wants more, someone who

can’t seem to get enough of things and they are always ready to snatch up more. This leads to controversy with other, an engaging in war. Check out what James says about this in his book – James 4:1-3.

Instead we are to “trust the Lord, which leads to prosperity.” Another word for “prosperity” was “fat” which described the fill-ing marrow in the bone. This wasn’t just blubber, it was a fattening which leads to strength. When we choose God’s portions and not our own portions, we become stronger. Think about this for a minute, Jesus tells us in Matthew 6 to pray for daily bread (that which strengthens us), instead we pray for a bakery – we want more. Right? It seems innocent, like a righteous hunger, so we work at a frantic pace, gobbling up opportunities, running frantically to keep the bakery open. But is that really healthy?

Read on…”Those who trust their own insight are foolish.” In our quick paced world we tend lis-ten to our own heart and ignore the helpful advice of godly friends, mentors, pastors, or wise coaches. We run through life go-ing with what seems right to us. We trust our own insight, instead of lis-tening to the counsel of God’s Words. What is that called? The author uses the word “foolish” which also mean stupid or arro-gant! Ouch.

So what should we do? Finish the verse, “but anyone who walks in wis-dom is safe.” Walk. Not run…walk. Walk in wis-dom. The Biblical word for “walk” means to “choose a lifestyle or a manner of liv-ing.” What manner? What lifestyle? We are promised that daily choosing the right thing; the wise choice leads to “safety.” This word “safety” describes being in a dangerous or harmful place, but escaping by the skin of your teeth. That’s close!

So, which is better – walking or running? How about today and every day we make the choice to walk in God’s Word, in His truth that leads to prosperity and safety. Anything else is foolish! For more inspi-ration words of God, check out 2 Peter 1:1-10.

One of the consequences of living in a culture of affluence has to do with an insatiable appetite for more, where one can never have enough.

Nancy Ortberg illustrates this truth when she tells the story about how their family dog, a golden retriever named Baxter, would get covered with ticks. So after doing some research about ticks, here’s what she discovered:

They actually call ticks “the overeaters of the insect world.” For those of you who are really technical in your biology … they’re of the arachnoid family; they’re not really insects.

[Ticks] have the disease of “more,” and when they latch on they can’t stop. Before a tick lands on its host it’s not very attractive, but it is very flat. Then a tick drops onto (because they do not have the capacity to jump) from a bush or a thicket onto their host, looking for a warm-blooded creature. Once they engorge themselves with the host’s blood, they balloon up to 7-10 times their normal size. They’re

utterly transformed.The fascinating thing

is once a tick has bloated up it automatically drops off the host and then can’t move. All of the energy in its body is directed to digesting what it’s just eaten. For the next few hours it is at the mercy of predators because it has eaten so much that it can’t move. Nancy Ortberg claims there can be a

parallel with our spiritual lives. She says, “I have to admit that when I consider what I learned about ticks, there’s a little bit of a tick in me. I can be sometimes a picture of excess, not knowing when to say

‘enough,’ not knowing when to stop, and always wanting more.”

To curb and even cure our appetite for the material things of this world we read in scripture… Matthew 6:33 (NIV), 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness…” From this scripture we would always do well to remember to keep, “first things first.”

Rick Jones, Executive Director, Defiance Area

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LOCAL CHURCH LISTINGSSolid Rock Community

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Edon Church of Christ101 Franklin, Edon

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Montpelier Church of Christ104 W. Jefferson St.,

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Pioneer Church of the NazareneCorner of SR 15 & CR S

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Living Hope Free Methodist603 W. Jackson, West Unity

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Edon United Methodist103 Pleasant St., Edon

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Olive Branch ChristianSt. Rt. 127 & Co. Rd. P, Fayette

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First Lutheran Church701 S. Defiance St., Stryker*8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship*10:00 a.m. Sunday School

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St. Joseph Catholic625 Washington St., Blakeslee

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Columbia Church of Christ14832 Co. Rd. 1-50, Edon*9:30 a.m. Sunday School

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INFORMATION AND PHOTO PROVIDEDNEW BEGINNINGS ... Twelve couples from the Fayette United Methodist Church, in Fayette, renewed their Wedding vows during morning worship February 17, 2013. Rev. Kathy Currier is the pastor at the Fayette UMC, and Rev. Marla Brown, District Superintendent officiated the renewal service. Participating, left to right, Curt and Jeanne Johnson, Rodney and Robyn Bingman, John and Charlene May, David and Donna Dickson, Ron and Cretta Ely (front, center), Roger and Pat Borton, Jeni and Todd Rychener, Robin and Dale Pfund, Jim and Rev. Kathy Currier, Kirk and Tina Keiser, Trent and Nancy Lavinder, and Kraig and Shannon Keiser.

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WHEN DEALING WITH TEENS, TRY MORE SILENCEIt takes two to tango. You cannot have a tug of war

without people pulling on both ends of the rope. And, an argument between a parent and a teenager requires both participants to vocally state their point of view on the issue at hand. To halt the tango, one partner mere-ly has to stop moving. To end the tug of war, the people on one end of the rope merely need to let go. And to stop the argument, one person just has to stop speaking.

In short, one way to handle an argumentative teen-ager is to not speak. Silence makes anyone uncomfort-able, especially teenagers. They simply are not accus-tomed to having their parents in their physical presence and saying nothing. Try it and watch your teen twitch.

I am particularly in favor of trying silence when teenagers are at their verbal worst. That is, when they are calling people names, threatening to move out or quit school, making declarations about not being loved, or using any of the crude insults they’ve learned to de-ploy in their campaign to dominate their parents. Un-fortunately, when teenagers behave this way, they are

being so provocative that most adults feel compelled to respond. But no matter how difficult it may be, my recommendation is that parents refrain from speaking; merely stare and say nothing.

When teenagers argue, they are dominated by an emotional, reactive part of the brain. This part has little capacity for reflection. But when emotion subsides, a more reflective part of the brain takes over and reviews the argument made by the reactive part. In a sense, it reviews the mental tape that was “recording” while the argument took place. If there is only one voice on the tape (the teenager’s), and it sounds idiotic at best and virtually insane at worst, the reflective part of the brain will notice and possibly learn from it. However, if there are two voices on the tape – the teen’s and the parent’s – and both are exhibiting idiocy and possibly insanity, the reflective part of the teenager’s brain will later rule that the reactive part was fully justified in all it said (and did).

I hazard to guess it would be almost impossible to

find a parent of a teenager who hasn’t felt bad about having an argument with his or her lovely, but oc-casionally contentious, child. I would also hazard to guess it would be virtually impossible to find a parent who ever won such an argument. That is, a situation where a parent argued a point so successfully that the teenager, in the middle of the argument, stopped, com-plimented the wisdom of the parent’s perspective and promised to do better in the future.

Regardless of who is involved, most arguments merely match reactive brain part against reactive brain part and neither side gives an inch. That is why the ar-gument – although widely and frequently used – is not a very effective strategy for teaching a teenager some-thing.

Teaching can take place only when someone is will-ing to listen. By becoming the silent partner in an ar-gument with your teen, you can set the stage for some real teaching to begin.

~Edon Youth Development, Character Counts

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2013

“THE HOMETOWN”EDON • HILLTOP • STRYKER • MONTPELIER • PETTISVILLE • NORTH CENTRAL • FAYETTE

A WEEKLY SPORTS PUBLICATION COURTESY OF “THE VILLAGE REPORTER “

Packed WithBasketball Action

PHOTO BY ANGI WALKUP, STAFFON THE ARM ... Leah Maas of Montpelier draws a foul on a jump pass.

PHOTO BY ANGI WALKUP, STAFFAIR CADET ... Erik Stipe of Hilltop grabs some air around Tyler Cox of Fayette.

PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS. STAFFCONFRONTATION ... Conner Varner of Stryker looks to finish off a fast break. Kae-la Seiler of Fayette would rather she didn’t.

PHOTO BY LUCINDA HELD FAULHABER, STAFFFINDING A WAY ... Jacob Brown of Edon gets around Cam Cochran of North Central for a shot.

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MONTPELIER – The Swanton Bulldogs outscored Montpelier 31-9 in the second and third quarter on the way to a 55-29 NWOAL league win over the Locos on Fri-day February 15th.

The Bulldogs only led 9-6 before seizing control of the game in the second quarter and pulling away for the com-fortable win.

Parker Houk paced Montpelier with 7 points on the night. Blaine Thorp added 6 for the Locos, Alex Matzinger 4, Jared Shoup 4, Cody Caudill 3, Nate McCord 2, Dalton Surbey 2, and Jake Leung with 1.

The Locos shot 31% from the field for the game going 12 for 39 from the field overall, 3 for 10 from beyond the three point arc. Montpelier also went to the free throw line seven times and made two foul shots.

Cody Caudill’s 6 rebounds and Blaine Thorp’s 4 steals led the Loco defensive effort.

Montpelier fell to 1-18 on the season

SCORING BY QUARTER:

Swanton 9 13 18 15 – 55Montpelier 6 3 6 14 – 29

Locos Lose 55-29 To Swanton Bulldogs In

NWOAL League Action

North Central Rally Lifts Eagles Past Edon BombersEDON – The Edon Bombers know all too well the

story about ‘the one that got away;’ they lived it on February 15 against their BBC rivals, the North Central Eagles.

The Boys in Bomber Blue spun off an early 11-4 run to take a stout lead, but from that point forward they saw the Eagles rise in The Hangar. By the end of the third period, the hometown boys found themselves back to even at 36-36, and watched as the Eagles turned a 15-12 fourth into a 51-48 BBC win.

The 9-11 Eagles were led by Brandon Geiser with 14 points, with Jalen Dancer adding 12 points, Dylan Hutchison 9 points and Cam Cochran 6. Branden Turner and Josh Taylor each had 3 points, and Clayton Ferguson and Kole Peterson had 2 points apiece.

Brock Thiel had 14 points for the 5-15 Bombers, while Mike Peeples had 13 points and Kaden Sapp 10. Clay Parrish put in 4 points, Reid Bowling had 3 points, and Jacob Brown and River Wicker each had 2 points.

SCORING BY QUARTER:

North Central 4 17 15 15 - 51Edon 11 14 11 12 - 48

Pettisville Blackbirds’ Huge Fourth Quarter Rally Bounces Stryker From The BirdcagePETTISVILLE – The Pettisville

Blackbirds are tough customers in The Birdcage. They dropped a 13-point decision to the Stryker Panthers on the road on January 10, but those same Panthers were in Blackbird Country on February 15. The Battling Birds almost let another one slip through their fingers, but a 23-5 explosion in the fourth changed their fortunes, giving them a 50-35 win over their BBC rivals from the west.

Tanner Rufenacht hit on 12 points for the 5-4 / 8-12 Blackbirds, with

David Reyes adding 11 points, and Dominic Frey, Austin Dykstra and Kurt Siegel each adding 9 points.

Parker Ruffer put in 12 points for the Panther Pack, while Hunter Clingaman threw down 10. Alic ‘A-Mart’ Martinez canned 7 points, and Brandon Woolace, Austin Robison and Conrad Hausch had 2 points apiece.

SCORING BY QUARTER:

Pettisville 11 13 3 23 - 50Stryker 8 12 10 5 - 35

Fayette Eagles Defeat The Hilltop Cadets To Remain Perfect In Conference PlayFAYETTE – The Fayette Eagles

continued their march toward a per-fect BBC campaign on February 15 as they took out the Hilltop Cadets by a 40-27 score.

Fayette took a slim lead into the second period, but it was a 10-2 third period that put distance between the two teams.

Logan Franks landed a game-high 13 for the 16-5 / 9-0 BBC Champion Eagles, with Zayne Colegrove adding 7 points and Cole Burkholder 6. Tyler

Cox posted 4 points, Justin Stoltzfus canned a trey, Patty Hookstadt, Chandler Sanford and Matt Storrs had 2 points apiece and Koby Biddix hit a free throw.

Brandon Willis led the 3-17 / 0-9 Cadets with 11 points. Erik Stipe hit for 7 points, Kelby Grime drained a trifecta, and Kayne Grime, Joe Mohr and Xavier Lowery each had a deuce.

SCORING BY QUARTER:Fayette 8 10 10 12 - 40

Hilltop 7 6 2 12 - 27

PHOTOS BY LUCINDA HELD FAULHABER, STAFFPOSSESSION ... Jacob Brown of Edon takes command of a rebound, while Dylan Hutchison of North Central takes a swipe at the ball.

BOOM ... Mike Peeples of Edon tries to move against Cam Cochran and Brandon Geiser of North Central.

GOT ROOM FOR ME? ... Clay Parrish of Edon looks for driving room.

INBOUND ... Brandon Geiser of North Central finds a lane to the hoop.

FADEAWAY ... Jacob Brown of Edon gets a shot off with Cam Cochran of North Central closing.

SHOULD I? ... Xavier Lowery of Hilltop con-siders a shot over Chandler Sanford of Fay-ette.

A NEW MEANING TO 'LEANER" ... Logan Franks of Fayette finds himself draped over Brandon Willis of Hilltop.

PUT A TENT OVER THAT CIRCUS ... Zayne Colegrove of Fayette goes acrobatic on a layup.

PHOTOS BY ANGI WALKUP, STAFFNOT HERE! ... Jalen Towes of Hilltop chal-lenges a shot from Tyler Cox of Fayette.

A TOUCH TOO MUCH ... Erik Stipe of Hill-top gets the ball, AND Tyler Cox of Fayette on this rejection.

GET THAT OUTTA HERE! ... Tyler Cox of Hilltop redirects a shot from Payne Sentle of Hilltop.

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2nd Quarter Powers Wauseon To 56-43 Victory Over Pettisville In Backyard BattleBy: J.D. Elder

THE VILLAGE REPORTERWAUSEON – Five different Indi-

ans scored in the second quarter as Wauseon expanded a 9-6 lead to thir-teen points at the halftime break and broke open a close contest. Behind Collin Bzovi’s 15 points and Noah Castle’s 12, the Indians defeated Pet-tisville 56-43 in a non-league game Saturday, February 16 at Wauseon.

A good crowd showed up at the Wauseon gym on Parent’s Night to watch another chapter in the annual backyard contest between two well- coached teams who play old school, hard-nosed basketball.

It was the Wauseon power game featuring Bzovi and Hammons along with sophomore Noah Castle versus the Blackbirds’ passing offense with ace shooters David Reyes and Tanner Rufenacht.

Wauseon established their control of the boards early on. Offensive re-bounds on missed shots from Bzovi and Hammons, led to an early Kris Boysel field goal. The Blackbirds started the game cold from the field and Zac Robinson’s three point shot gave the Indians a 5-1 lead.

David Reyes brought Pettisville closer with a three and Jacob Valdez later tied the game at 6. Bzovi, fight-ing off the box and one defense the Blackbirds employed early on to slow him down, got open and hit a three to put Wauseon back on top. With both defenses playing hard and limiting

the offensive opportunities, the score remained 9-6 Wauseon going into the second quarter.

Pettisville started the second period with a fifty-five second possession pa-tiently moving the ball around against the Indian defense. Austin Dykstra finally found an opening but his base-line attempt misfired and Wauseon rebounded. The Indians also me-thodically worked the ball versus the Blackbird defense. The approach paid off when Hammons scored on a put back of a Dugan Shadbolt miss and Wauseon led by five. Tanner Rufe-nacht then answered with a three for Pettisville but Shadbolt’s three and a Noah Castle inside basket extended the Indian lead to seven at 16-9.

Free throws from Jeremy Mann and Jacob Valdez brought Pettisville within 18-12 with 3:42 in the half. Then the defense rose up and forced Wauseon into a time out as they tried to beat the 10 count bringing the ball up court. When action resumed, New-love zipped a pass down to Shadbolt underneath and the senior was fouled by Valdez. Shadbolt hit the first free throw and missed the second. Bzovi hauled down the rebound and stuck it right back in the basket and the Indi-ans led by nine.

Wauseon increased the lead to ten following a pair of Jacob Newlove field goals and then Robinson fired in a last second three at the buzzer to put Wauseon up 28-15 at the half.

The Blackbirds struggled mightily

from the field netting only four field goals in the first half. Meanwhile, Wauseon spread the scoring around as Robinson, Boysel, Bzovi, Castle, Shadbolt, and Newlove all contributed to the scoreboard while Hammons and Castle on the boards limited Pettisville to often just one shot per offensive trip. David Reyes had 6 points at the break for the Blackbirds but wasn’t getting a lot of help elsewhere. Junior Austin Dykstra had some open shots that wouldn’t fall and Jacob Valdez only had two free throws on the score-books after two quarters.

Tanner Rufenacht gave Pettisville a quick lift seconds into the second half with a three pointer and fired up his fellow students in the stands. But the feeling didn’t last long as the Black-birds fell behind 39-22 as Pettisville remained ice cold from the field and Hammons continued to be all over the glass collecting rebounds for the Indi-ans. Dykstra finally got on the score-board with fifteen seconds in the quar-ter to slice the Blackbirds deficit after three quarters to fifteen at 39-24 and scored again seventeen seconds into the final period to make it 39-26. Pet-tisville threw everything they had at Wauseon but they would not get any closer. Bzovi, Hammons, and Castle accounted for fifteen of Wauseon’s seventeen fourth quarter points while seven Blackbird players contributed to their nineteen point effort.

The Indians led by as much as nineteen points in the final stanza but

Pettisville continued to scrap and got to the free throw line, hitting nine of ten in the final quarter.

Pettisville shot 13 for 43 from the field for the game and 14 of 18 from the free throw line. The Indians- 21 of 37 field goals, 10 for 17 from the line.

Wauseon outrebounded the Black-birds 36-18.

Collin Bzovi was the top scorer of the night with 15 points but the Indi-ans relied on a balanced attack with Noah Castle kicking in 12 and Michael Hammons 9. The Indians’ inside trio overpowered the Pettisville front line and Hammons had another big night in the rebounding department.

David Reyes led Pettisville with 12 points. Tanner Rufenacht added 8 points, Austin Dykstra 6, Kurt Siegel 6, Jeremy Mann 5, Jacob Valdez 3, Korbin Rychener 2, and Dominic Frey 1.

Pettisville dropped to 8-13 and they hit the hardwood again on Friday the 22nd hosting the BBC’s first place team- the Fayette Eagles, at the Bird Cage. The Eagles are also the top seed in the upcoming Division 4 Boy’s Sec-tional Tournament, to be held in Bry-an.

Wauseon improved to 12-9 on the season.

SCORING BY QUARTER:Pettisville 6 9 9 19 - 43Wauseon 9 19 11 17 – 56

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The foundation of the Fay-ette Eagles’ 17-5 season

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Okay, so what if Baylee is not a household name...she should

be. In the opening round of Division IV Sectional play, the Edon Lady Bombers’ defense

was focusing on the perimeter. While they were drawn out,

Baylee went back door and got behind the defense to grab passes and shoot. Her 12

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Antwerp Archers Escape From The Bunker With A 50-46 Win Over The Hilltop Cadets

WEST UNITY – The Hilltop Cadets took on the Antwerp Archers in The Bunker on February 16. While both teams were evenly matched, it was Antwerp’s slight edges in the first and fourth quarters that gave them the edge at the final buzzer, 50-46.

Payne Sentle, Joe Mohr and Erik

Stipe each put in 12 points for the 3-18 Cadet Cadre, with Brandon Willis adding 6 points, Kayne Grime 2 points, 4 assists and 3 steals, and Xavier Lowery 2 points and 7 boards.

SCORING BY QUARTER:Antwerp 16 11 10 13 - 50Hilltop 14 11 10 11 - 46

Edgerton Bulldogs Roll Out The Welcome Mat & A Thumping For North CentralEDGERTON – The Edgerton

Bulldogs closed out their 2012-13 regular season at 19-3 after planting a 67-48 thumping on the visiting North Central Eagles on February 16.

Branden Turner stepped to the fore and led the 9-12 Eagles with 15 points off the bench, while Cam

Cochran had 11 points and Jalen Dancer 10. Clayton Ferguson put down 5 points, Kole Peterson 3, and Josh Taylor and Brandon Geiser each had a deuce.

SCORING BY QUARTER:Edgerton 11 21 9 26 - 67

North Central 10 18 7 13 - 48

Stryker Panthers Can Not Find The Offense To Knock Off Ayersville On February 16th

STRYKER – It’s not just Major League pitchers that feel the effects of non-support. The Stryker Panthers got strong games from Parker Ruffer and Hunter Clingaman against Ayersville, but the remainder of the team only mustered eight points in a 39-37 loss on February 16.

Ruffer hit a game-high 19 for the Panthers, while Clingaman added 10. Brannan Woolace, Cole Heath, Luke Graber and Conrad Hausch closed out the scoring with two points apiece.

SCORING BY QUARTER:Ayersville 6 16 10 7 - 39Stryker 11 8 11 7 - 37

Maumee Valley Country Day Posts 62-51 Win Over The Edon Blue Bombers

EDON – February 16 saw the Hawks of Maumee Valley Country Day flying into The Hangar for a tilt with the Edon Blue Bombers. The Boys in Bomber Blue wound up on the receiving end of an early 17-4 run and never fully recovered, dropping a 62-51 decision.

Brock Thiel led Edon with 14 points, while Kaden Sapp had 9 points and Mike Peeples 8. Reid Bowling and Jacob Brown each had 6 points, Clay Parrish 5 points and River Wicker 3.

SCORING BY QUARTER:\MVCD 17 11 19 15 - 62

Edon 4 16 15 16 - 51

North Central Eagles Ease Past EdgertonEDGERTON – The Edgerton

Bulldogs’ late rally fell short, giving the North Central Eagles’ JV squad a 34-31 win on February 16.

Chase Legacy led North Central with 13 points, with Josh Sawyer adding 11. Branden Turner posted 4

points, Jordan Bailey had 3 points, Clayton Ferguson 2, and Jordan Reeves one point.

SCORING BY QUARTER:

North Central 14 3 11 6 - 34Edgerton 8 2 10 11 - 31

Stryker JVs Mowed Down By PettisvillePETTISVILLE – The Pettisville

Blackbirds rebounded from an early deficit to smear the Stryker Panther JV boys on February 15, 38-17.

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North Central Eagles Get BBC Win Over EdonEDON – The North Central Eagles

jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, handing the Edon Bombers a 34-27 BBC defeat on February 15.

Jordan Bailey threw down 11 points for the Eagles, while Ethan Douglass had 7 points and Branden Turner 5. Chase Legacy and Jordan

Reeves each had 4 points, Dylan Hutchison had 2 points, and Brady Zuver added a deuce.

No individual stats were received from Edon.

SCORING BY QUARTER:

North Central 11 7 6 10 - 34Edon 3 10 9 5 - 27

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Stoll’s 25 Points Leads Edon Lady Bombers Past North Central In BBCPIONEER – Sydney Stoll was unstoppable for Edon

as she torched North Central for 25 points in the Lady Bombers 53-33 Thursday February 14th in Buckeye Border Conference action.

Stoll started slowly with just 3 points in the first quarter and 4 more in the second. But she erupted with 18 second half points as the Lady Bombers steadi-ly pulled away from North Central.

Alex Kiess added 14 for Edon- 12 in the second half, as she and Stoll accounted for all 30 of the Lady Bomb-ers third and fourth quarter points.

Andrea Headly helped get Edon started in the first quarter with 5 of her 8 points for the game as the Lady Bombers jumped in front of North Central 12-5.

Edon held the Lady Eagles to just three first half field goals.

North Central was led by Bralyn Wyrick’s 12 points.Edon (7-15): Sydney Stoll 25 points, Alex Kiess 14,

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North Central (10-12): Bralyn Wyrick 12 points, Tia-na Wheeler 9, Shaylee Oyer 5, Sabina Pickford 4, McK-ayla Swank 3, and Abbey Litzenberg 2.

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Stryker Lady Panthers Trip Pettisville Lady Blackbirds Behind Michaela Rupp

STRYKER – One month prior, the Pettisville Lady Blackbirds shut down the Stryker Lady Panthers in the con-fines of The Birdcage. On February 14, it was Round Two…this time from The Cage in Panther Country. Both teams, famous for their defenses, kept the other off balance all night but it was a big night for Michaela Rupp that spelled the difference. Rupp splashed a trio of treys to lead the Lady Panthers to a 33-27 win.

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Dana Fricke led the Ladybirds with 13 points, while Mikala Avina added 6 points, Amber Klopfenstein and Jordyn Pursel 3 points and Lauren Hostetler 2 points.

SCORING BY QUARTER:

Stryker 7 13 6 7 - 33Pettisville 7 6 6 8 - 27

Hilltop Lady Cadets Zap The Fayette Lady Eagles In February 14th BBC Play

WEST UNITY – On January 11, the Hilltop Lady Cadets saw a golden oppor-tunity to keep pace in the BBC race go by the boards, as they were defeated by the eventual champions, the Fayette Lady Eagles. On February 14 in The Bunker, it was payback time for the Ladies in Red. Hilltop took a one-point halftime disadvantage and turned the tables on the Lady Eagles, outscoring them 35-23 in the second half to take a solid 54-42 win.

Emily Armbruster and Jackie Smith shared game-high honors for the 5-5 / 13-9 Lady Cadets, with Armbruster adding 4 steals and Smith grabbing 7

boards. Hannah Bleikamp had 10 points and 7 rebounds, and Sam Lillemon had 9 points and 11 boards. Kelly Geis and LeAnn Joost each had 4 points, and Cierra Carpenter had 3 points, 6 assists and 4 swipes.

Mikayla Smith led Fayette with 9 points, with Taylor Griffiths getting 8 points and Kaela Seiler and Alexis Fruchey 6 points apiece. Ashtyn Baker finished with 5 points, and Paige Keefer and Allison Cuff had 4 points apiece.

SCORING BY QUARTER:

Hilltop 10 8 16 19 54Fayette 9 10 12 11 - 42

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Stoll’s 25 Points Leads Edon Lady Bombers Past North Central In BBCPIONEER – Sydney Stoll was unstoppable for Edon

as she torched North Central for 25 points in the Lady Bombers 53-33 Thursday February 14th in Buckeye Border Conference action.

Stoll started slowly with just 3 points in the first quarter and 4 more in the second. But she erupted with 18 second half points as the Lady Bombers steadi-ly pulled away from North Central.

Alex Kiess added 14 for Edon- 12 in the second half, as she and Stoll accounted for all 30 of the Lady Bomb-ers third and fourth quarter points.

Andrea Headly helped get Edon started in the first quarter with 5 of her 8 points for the game as the Lady Bombers jumped in front of North Central 12-5.

Edon held the Lady Eagles to just three first half field goals.

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North Central (10-12): Bralyn Wyrick 12 points, Tia-na Wheeler 9, Shaylee Oyer 5, Sabina Pickford 4, McK-ayla Swank 3, and Abbey Litzenberg 2.

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Stryker Lady Panthers Trip Pettisville Lady Blackbirds Behind Michaela Rupp

STRYKER – One month prior, the Pettisville Lady Blackbirds shut down the Stryker Lady Panthers in the con-fines of The Birdcage. On February 14, it was Round Two…this time from The Cage in Panther Country. Both teams, famous for their defenses, kept the other off balance all night but it was a big night for Michaela Rupp that spelled the difference. Rupp splashed a trio of treys to lead the Lady Panthers to a 33-27 win.

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for the 7-3 / 11-11 Panther Pack, while Emily Rupp and Conner Varner each had 6 points, Connor Sullivan 5, and Maddie Uribes 3 points.

Dana Fricke led the Ladybirds with 13 points, while Mikala Avina added 6 points, Amber Klopfenstein and Jordyn Pursel 3 points and Lauren Hostetler 2 points.

SCORING BY QUARTER:

Stryker 7 13 6 7 - 33Pettisville 7 6 6 8 - 27

Hilltop Lady Cadets Zap The Fayette Lady Eagles In February 14th BBC Play

WEST UNITY – On January 11, the Hilltop Lady Cadets saw a golden oppor-tunity to keep pace in the BBC race go by the boards, as they were defeated by the eventual champions, the Fayette Lady Eagles. On February 14 in The Bunker, it was payback time for the Ladies in Red. Hilltop took a one-point halftime disadvantage and turned the tables on the Lady Eagles, outscoring them 35-23 in the second half to take a solid 54-42 win.

Emily Armbruster and Jackie Smith shared game-high honors for the 5-5 / 13-9 Lady Cadets, with Armbruster adding 4 steals and Smith grabbing 7

boards. Hannah Bleikamp had 10 points and 7 rebounds, and Sam Lillemon had 9 points and 11 boards. Kelly Geis and LeAnn Joost each had 4 points, and Cierra Carpenter had 3 points, 6 assists and 4 swipes.

Mikayla Smith led Fayette with 9 points, with Taylor Griffiths getting 8 points and Kaela Seiler and Alexis Fruchey 6 points apiece. Ashtyn Baker finished with 5 points, and Paige Keefer and Allison Cuff had 4 points apiece.

SCORING BY QUARTER:

Hilltop 10 8 16 19 54Fayette 9 10 12 11 - 42

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PHOTOS BY LUCINDA HELD FAULHABER, STAFFPOWER VS. POWER ... Bralyn Wyrick of North Central drives in against Hannah Brehm-Gutting of Edon.

PHOTOS BY ANGI WALKUP, STAFFCLEAR BELOW ... Hannah Blake of Mont-pelier clears a rebound

PHOTOS BY ANGI WALKUP, STAFFWHERE TO GO? ... Sam Lillemon of Hilltop finds her progress blocked by Paige Keefer of Fayette.

FULL SPEED AHEAD ... Leah Maas of Montpelier drives to the hoop.

REDIRECTION ... Cierra Carpenter of Hill-top tips a shot from Kaela Seiler of Fayette.

SHALL WE DANCE? ... Sabrina Pickford is in danger of drawing a whistle while defending Alex Kiess of Edon.

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3rd Quarter Rally By Ottawa Hills Sends Hilltop Girls To Defeat In Sectional Action

WAUSEON – Down eight points at the half, Ottawa Hills stormed back in the third quarter with sophomore guard Allie Dewire, cutting through the Hilltop de-fense like the evening’s cold north wind bitterly blowing through the Northwest Ohio fields, leading the way as the Lady Green Bears defeated the Lady Cadets 48-44 in Division 4 first round sectional tour-nament action on Tuesday February 19th.

Dewire, who only had four points at the halftime break, erupted for nineteen sec-ond half points, and Ottawa Hills used a full court press and a stifling man to man defense to turn an eight point deficit at the half into a six point lead after three quar-ters of play.

Hilltop’s fans and students showed up in force for the game, filling up their sec-tion of the gym. For the first two quarters they were very happy with the results on the floor. Turnovers played a huge part in the game and in the first quarter, Hilltop’s defense, led by Hannah Bleikamp’s ball hawking, forced 7 of them. A Bleikamp steal early on, one of four in the quarter for the junior guard, led to Cierra Carpenter’s lay up and the first points of the game. From there, both teams ground it out in a nip and tuck battle back and forth. Hilltop took an 18-12 lead after the first quarter with a 10-2 run fueled by balanced scoring from six different Lady Cadets.

The second period of action saw the offensive flow of both teams turn as cold as the wind driven wind chill outside the gym. Both teams turned the ball over six times total in the first minute alone. The first points of the quarter didn’t come until Bleikamp’s free throw nearly two minutes into the period. The first field goal- Sa-mantha Lillemon’s lay up midway through the quarter for Hilltop. Despite the dis-jointed offenses, the Lady Cadet managed to grind out a ten point lead against Ot-tawa Hills with Bleikamp’s put back of her own miss making the score 28-18 Lady Cadets.

Ottawa Hills turned the ball back over but the Lady Green Bears’s Allie Dewire, foreshadowing the effort she would put forth in the second half, stole the ball back and took it all the way for a lay up to cut the Lady Cadet lead to eight at the half.

If the first half was all about Hannah Bleikamp, her 7 points, and her contribu-tion to a Hilltop defense that forced twen-ty Lady Green Bear first half turnovers, the second half would be all about Allie Dewire.

Ottawa Hills used full court pressure to change the dynamics of the game and Hilltop began to struggle to get the ball upcourt. When they did, the Lady Ca-dets couldn’t get settled and the turnovers mounted. Down 28-20 at the break, the Lady Green Bears roared back with a 12-2 run. Dewire put Ottawa Hills into the lead at 32-30 with a driving lay up with under three minutes left in the quarter. Dewire then added a long jump shot a few seconds later to make it 34-30 and the Lady Green Bears used their defense to dominate the possession of the ball for the rest of the quarter. Hilltop turned the ball four times over the final two and a half minutes while Ottawa Hills rained shot after shot at the Lady Cadet goal until Lilly Petro finally got a mid-lane shot to fall with under ten sec-onds to go and gave the Lady Green Bears a 36-30 lead going into the final quarter.

How dominant was Ottawa Hills in the third quarter? A three to one advantage in field goal attempts on offense and a de-fense that harried Hilltop into ten turn-overs in the quarter. Dewire slashed her way through the Hilltop defense at will for nine points and she was just warming up while Bleikamp was held scoreless after her first minute basket.

Evan after the disastrous third quarter, the Lady Cadets came back in the fourth with a lot of grit and heart as they tried to tip the momentum back into their favor.

Bleikamp was still a dangerous force on defense and her steal in the early seconds of the fourth quarter set up a Hilltop bas-ket by Jackie Smith. Dewire, who would score Ottawa Hills first nine points in the period, answered but Cierra Carpenter’s had a response of her own and cut into the Lady Green Bear lead with a put back bas-ket to make it 38-34. Dewire split a pair of free throws from the foul line. Smith then drove the lane for Hilltop, missed a shot, grabbed the rebound, and was fouled on her second attempt. The senior forward made both foul shots and Hilltop was back within three.

Following an Ottawa Hills timeout, the Lady Cadets unleashed full court pres-sure and it immediately paid dividends when Emily Armbruster came up with the steal and a score to cut the lead to one. Bleikamp came up with yet another steal for Hilltop but she was then whistled for a travel heading towards the Lady Green Bear basket. Again, the Lady Cadets pressed but this time Dewire broke free to score on a two on one break and push the lead back to three at 41-38. Dewire added a steal and layup to push the lead to five at 43-38 and then after a Lady Cadet trav-el call hit a runner from the right side to make it 45-38.

With Bleikamp held in check on the offensive end, it was left to Carpenter, Smith, and Armbruster to pick up the scoring slack. Field goals from all three helped Hilltop make one last push and the Lady Cadets were also aided by poor foul shooting by Ottawa Hills- four for twelve overall in the quarter. Armbruster’s field goal with 45.1 seconds to go brought the Lady Cadets within two points of Ottawa Hills. Bleikamp fouled Lilly Petro with 41.7 seconds left but the Lady Green Bear missed both free throws to give Hilltop the opportunity to tie the game. Carpenter barged down the middle on a drive and missed a driving lay up. Hilltop came up with the rebound and Carpenter had a second chance to knot the game. Her right side baseline jumper was long though and Ottawa Hills came down with the rebound.

Dewire was fouled and made the first free throw to make it 47-44 with 24.3 sec-onds left. Her second attempt bounced off and Olivia VanSlooten of Ottawa Hills and Hilltop’s Armbruster battled for the rebound. The referee called a held ball and the arrow pointed in the Lady Green Bear’s direction, giving the ball back to Ottawa Hils with 22.8 seconds left in the game. Michelle Healy inbounded the ball to Dewire who dribbled out of a double team and pitched the ball back to Healy who then was fouled by Hilltop’s Carpen-ter. Healy split the free throws to make it 48-44 and the Lady Cadet’s last ditch three went in and out to spell the end of the season for the Lady Cadets.

Allie Dewire finished with 23 points to lead all scorers on the night- the only player in double figures for Ottawa Hills. The Lady Green Bears shot 41% from the field and went twenty-one times to the free throw line, making twelve.

Hannah Bleikamp led a balanced at-tack for Hilltop with 9 points and Emily Armbruster added 8. Also scoring for the Lady Cadets: Cierra Carpenter 7, Jackie Smith 6, LeAnn Joost 4, Kailey Creamer 4, Samantha Lillemon 4. Kayla Settlemire 2. Hilltop went six for ten from the free throw line and took eight more shots from the field than the Lady Green Bears but their shooting percentage was only 35% for the game.

The Lady Cadets ended their season with a 13-10 overall record.

Ottawa Hills improved to 12-10 on the season and would face the #2 seed in the Wauseon section, Pettisville, on Saturday February 23rd.

SCORING BY QUARTER:Ottawa Hills 12 8 16 12 – 48

Hilltop 18 10 2 14 - 44

Lady Panthers Makes Quick Work Of MVCD To Advance In Sectional Tournament

WAUSEON – The Stryker Lady Panthers wasted little time mak-ing quick work of Mau-mee Valley Country Day in Tuesday evening’s Di-vision 4 sectional opener in Wauseon jumping out to a 27-4 first quarter lead en route to a 56-22 rout of the overmatched Lady Hawks.

Conner Varner scored 23 points to lead all scor-ers while Connor Sulli-van added 18.

The Lady Panthers were all business in the first quarter as they stifled MVCD with their full court pressure while Sullivan and Varner took turns lighting up the scoreboard. Sul-livan scored Stryker’s first fourteen points of the game, including four from behind the three point arc. Sullivan hit three in a row from be-

hind the arc and Stryker took a 9-0 lead a little over a minute into the game. MVCD scored when a long pass to Kennedie Jackson beat the Lady Panther press and the Lady Hawk sophomore hit the lay up to make it 9-2. Stryker went on another 9-0 spurt before Jackson scored again for MVCD on another long pass over the full court pressure and finished the quarter with a 9-0 run. Varner scored ten of the Lady Panthers fi-nal twelve points of the first period.

Stryker Coach Steve Brown called off the press in the second quarter but the Lady Panthers still continued to score early and often. Emily Rupp’s converted a Varner steal into two points for the Lady Panthers. MVCD’s Cammie Lonsway an-

swered but Stryker, who dominated the rebound-ing battle 23-8 in the first half alone, hit the boards hard and Var-ner ended up with a put back field goal to make it 31-6 Lady Panthers. Michaela Rupp knocked down a three for Stryker following a Jackson free throw for MVCD. Sulli-van drained a trifecta of free throws after being fouled on a three point field goal attempt and the Lady Panthers

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PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFFTOUGH ANGLE ... Sydney Stoll of Edon tries to get a shot off past Leah Maas of Montpelier.

THINK FAST ... Sydney Stoll of Edon is about to get a hurry-up notice from Han-nah Blake of Montpelier.

AROUND AND UP ... Lauren Dye of Mont-pelier goes around and over the defense of Kaitlin Chrisman of Edon.

TRAIN WRECK ... Hannah Blake of Mont-pelier gets sandwiched on three sides.

TRYING TO GET THROUGH ... Andrea Headley of Edon takes the low road in get-ting the ball through the Montpelier de-fense.

KEY TO THE GAME ... With the Edon zone drawn out, Baylee Hageman of Montpelier slips in behind for two.

Montpelier’s Balanced Scoring Output Puts An End To Edon’s Tournament Run

By: Timothy KaysTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

BRYAN – To watch the Montpelier Lady Locomotives against the Edon Lady Bombers in the first quarter of their D-IV Sectional matchup on February 19, was an open invitation to ponder if aliens abducted the team and replaced them with clones. The Lady Locos seemed to sleepwalk through a period fraught with traveling calls and slow, sloppy play. Then came the second period, and the lights came on. After mustering just four points in the first period and trailing Edon going into the second, Montpelier found their vibe and their scoring touch, rallying back to oust Edon from the tournament in overtime, 44-41.

Trailing 8-4 going into the second period, the Lady Locos slowly made their way back into the contest behind seniors Lauren Dye and Leah Maas, sophomore Baylee Hageman and freshman Hannah Blake. The rising of these four eclipsed the output of Edon shooting star Sydney Stoll, who scored a game-high 25 in the loss. With 1:09 left in the half, Dye canned a three from the lower left that erased the deficit and tied the game at 14-14. Stoll replied with a three with 45.9 seconds remaining to put the Belles in Bomber Blue back on top by three, but as time expired in the half, Blake had the answer. At do-or-die time and nobody open, she juked Alex Kiess just enough to get a step around and drove to the right side of the lane and a waiting Hannah Brehm-Gutting. With Kiess hot on her heels and Gutting just ahead, Blake lifted off a soft, right-handed running floater between the two defenders that fell in as the buzzer sounded. Montpelier trailed by a point at the intermission, 17-16.

Edon opened the third with a 6-0 run, but Blake drilled two shots and Maas another to again close the gap to one point. Another running floater by Blake put Montpelier in the lead, 26-25, but Stoll replied with two free throws to make it 27-26 with 1:42 left in the period. A turnover on the left side and a forwarding pass to Brehm-Gutting running ahead of the pack added another two to the Edon lead, but another floater from Blake made it 29-28 with 20.2 seconds left in the period.

With 6:02 left in regulation, Kiess planted a long three from the upper left to up the Edon lead to four at 32-28, by Hayley Geren’s only bucket of the night cut the deficit in half. At the 5:23 mark,

Stoll, who had challenged the middle all night, did the same again, crashing the paint and sinking a pair of resultant free throws to make it 34-30, but Maas answered to keep it a two-point game. The patient perimeter passing of Montpelier was frequently successful in drawing out the Edon zone, leaving open lanes down low that were exploited by Hageman. With 4:13 left in regulation, Hageman cut into the lower left unopposed to tie the game at 34-34. Stoll sank both ends of a one-and-one to put Edon back on top, but Hageman again exploited the drawn out Edon defense at 2:39 to tie the game. Both teams failed to convert potential game-winning opportunities from the line late, and the buzzer sounded overtime with the score tied at 36-36.

Stoll hit a deuce at the 2:43 mark, but Blake found Hageman open again down low to tie the game at 38-38. The ensuing Edon possession saw a missed shot and a major floor scrum for the rebound. With bodies piling up in the key, the ball was knocked out to the upper right of the key. Stoll stepped to her left, picked up the loose ball and calmly buried a trey with 1:50 left to make the score 41-38. With 1:28 left and her team in need, Dye crashed the right baseline and connected to make it 41-40. With 23.3 seconds remaining, it was Dye again, this time going straight down the middle for a run-ning floater to break the tie and put the Lady Locos up for good. Stoll again tried to create something on a drive down the left side of the lane, but her shot was rejected. With 6.3 seconds remaining, Blake was fouled, and her two free throws ended the scoring on the night.

Blake finished the night with 14 points for the Lady Locos, who now face North Central for the D-IV Sectional title on February 23. Hageman landed 12 huge points, and Dye closed out the night with 10. Maas hit for a half-dozen, and Geren had a deuce.

Stoll closed out an incredible career as the all-time leading scorer in Lady Bomber history with a game-high 25. Kiess and Kaitlin Chrisman each had 6 points, and Brehm-Gutting hung up her high tops with 4 points.

SCORING BY QUARTER:

Montpelier 4 12 12 8 8 - 44Edon 8 9 12 7 5 - 41

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BRYAN – It was a gymnasium charged with rarified air in Bryan on February 23 as the North Central Lady Eagles faced off against the Montpelier Lady Locomotives. Not that these two teams are unfamiliar with each other, mind you…indeed they are. North Central opened their 2012-13 season with a November 23 loss to this same Montpelier team in The Railyard, 40-30.

This night was something vastly dif-ferent, as both teams had something within their reach that they had not experienced in years…a Division IV Sectional championship.

A close game was opened up ever so slightly in the third when the Lady Locos took a 17-17 halftime deadlock and spun it into a 27-24 lead going into the final frame. It was then that the Lady Eagles finally discovered cruising altitude and mounted a rally. Unable to shut it down, the Lady Locos found

themselves unable to match the Eagles’ pace as they pulled into a tie, then into the lead. Final shots in desperation missed their marks as the North Central Eagles capped off their rally with their first Sectional Title since 1983, winning the game by a 40-39 margin.

Bralyn Wyrick led the Lady Eagles with 14 points, and Sabrina Pickford added 13. Shaylee Oyer put up 8 points, Abbey Litzenberg had 3 points, and Tiana Wheeler 2.

Hannah Blake led all scorers with 19 points for the Lady Locos, and Baylee Hageman finished with 9 points. Lauren Dye ended her storied Lady Locos hoops career with 7 points, McKenzie Martinich hung up her high-tops with 2 points, and Hayley Geren also added a deuce.

SCORING BY QUARTER:North Central 10 7 7 16 - 40

Montpelier 9 8 10 12 - 39

Pettisville Defense Carries Them To The D-IV Sectional Crown Over Ottawa Hills


WAUSEON – A working strategy for the Ottawa Hills Green bears against the Pettisville Lady Blackbirds on February 23 was to get the ball into their center, who towered over the smaller Dana Fricke of Pettisville. We all know the axiom about a certain road that was paved with good intents. The strategy might have worked, had it not been for the blur commonly known as the Pettisville press, a high-speed hornet’s nest that is an ideal test for claustrophobia. The much slower Bears’ intents went by the boards in the first quarter, and they never found the speed to keep up in what became a 47-19 Sectional Championship runaway for the Ladybirds.

Fricke and Mikala Avina each hit for four points to lead a 13-6 first period run, but it only got worse for Ottawa Hills in the second. Lauren Hostetler hit a trey, Kate Kauffman hit her second deuce of the night and Avina put in another to up the Pettisville lead to 22-11 at the half. A 14-6 run in the third, followed by an 11-2 fourth quarter blitz in the fourth brought the game to its lopsided close.

In an attempt to shut down the Pettisville offense, the Bears turned to a novel approach of trying a triple team trap on Avina as she brought the ball up the court. The disparity in speed became apparent though as with three defenders trying to sur-round her, Avina still evaded the trap every time to get the offense set up. The same could not be said for Ottawa Hills, though. Even after Coach Jason Waldvogel pulled his starters and bench players and ran strictly with JVs late in the fourth, the Green Bears were unable to muster a field goal. The Ottawa Hills offensive pro-duction in the final frame came exclu-sively from the foul line.

Avina put in a game-high 13 for the sectional Champs, while Hostetler and Fricke finished with 10 points apiece. Jordyn Pursel put in 5 points, Kauffman 4, Amber Klopfenstein and Amber Loar 2 points apiece, and Samantha Shinhearl splashed a free throw.

SCORING BY QUARTER:

Pettisville 13 9 14 11 - 47Ottawa Hills 6 5 6 2 - 19


Fayette’s Hunger Trumps Stryker’s Experience In D-IV Sectional Play


WAUSEON – The Stryker Lady Panthers and the Fayette Lady Eagles. These two teams not only know each other very well, but during the postsea-son play of recent years it has been the Lady Panthers leaving Fayette far behind on the playoff trail. On February 23, they met head-to-head for some-thing bigger than the BBC title that the Lady Eagles had earlier wrested away from Stryker. This time around, it was for all the Division IV Sectional mar-bles. Fayette had to overcome a slow first half, then hold on for dear life as Stryker’s Conner Varner went on a one-girl fourth quarter crusade. In the end, the Lady Eagles were able to pro-tect the ball and respond when needed to pull off a 43-39 cliffhanger win for the D-IV Championship, their first since 2006.

Connor Sullivan opened the scoring with a trey from the lower left to give Stryker an early edge, but Kaela Seiler got Fayette on the board with a deuce. Sullivan got those points back with two free throws, but Seiler tied the game with a three from the upper left. A pair of free throws from Taylor Griffiths made it a 7-5 game at the end of the first.

Allison Cuff added to the Fayette lead with a pair of free throws to open the scoring in the second period. Emily Rupp answered with two for Stryker, but Mikayla Smith put up a deuce of her own to keep the Fayette lead at 11-7. Varner took that deficit down a notch with a pair of free throws. With 3.1 seconds left in the half, Michaela Rupp launched a three from the lower left to give Stryker their first lead since the opening seconds of the game at 12-11. The second half would see the opening jitters shaken off for both teams, and a tempo change that made the first half look like a sleepwalk.

The Lady Eagles added to their lead in the third on the strength of threes from Seiler and Smith, but their 25-22 lead going into the fourth was far from secure. A nice spin move from Paige Keefer opened the scoring for Fayette in the final frame, and a floater down Main Street from Griffiths with 5:52 remaining made it 29-22. With 5:29 on the clock, Alexis Fruchey beat the Panther zone for a deuce to make it a 31-22 game, forcing a Stryker timeout.

When play resumed, Sullivan sank a pair of free throws, but a Keefer free throw made it 32-24. Griffiths sank a pair of free throws to open up a ten-point lead, and also brought chants of ‘auto-matic’ from the Fayette cheering section. Those cheers would be tempo-rarily dimmed though as Varner began her torrid skein of creativity in the

w a n i n g minutes . From well behind the u p p e r right side of the arch, she drilled a three to make it

34-27. Seiler put in a pair of free throws with 3:35 remaining, but Varner answered with another trey from well behind the arch to make it a 36-30 game with 3:19 remaining. The double-digit lead was gone for good, and the Panthers were pushing for momentum.

A Fayette turnover resulted in an Emily Rupp put back to make it 36-32 at the 2:45 mark. Arguably, the shot of the game came with 2:15 remaining. Smith, trapped under the rim and sur-rounded by Lady Panthers clawing for the ball, bent herself backwards and put the ball up behind her head. It bounced off glass, the back plate and in to make it 38-32.

With 2:01 left, it was Varner again, this time nailing a three from the upper left to cut the deficit to three. With the clock at 1:37, Varner went straight at the middle of the Fayette defense, drawing a foul. She hit on both free throws to make it a one-point game at 38-37, and bringing out one of the area’s most formidable deterrents to offensive production…the Stryker full-court press. At the 48.3 second mark, Ashtyn Baker hit her only buck-et of the game to give the Lady Eagles some breathing room at 40-37. With 33.9 seconds left, Fruchey went to the line to add two more free throws. With 19.6 seconds remaining, Cuff hit a free throw that would prove to be the final Fayette point of the night. Varner added two more free throws with 6.3 seconds left in the game, but the final buzzer put an end to the Stryker rally.

“We hit some big shots when we had to,” said Fayette Head Coach Tim Nicely, “..but Varner…she’s a phenom-enal player. Allison (Cuff) did a great job on her. That was our goal all week was to put her on her, and she accept-ed the challenge. I think she did a fairly good job on her…the best she could do.”

The difference between the 2012-13 Lady Eagles and last year’s model was summed up by Cuff, who said, “This year, we have a lot better defense, and we’ve got people who can shoot. Mel (Melani Seiler) face guards. I take on the challenge of any big girl. Taylor, Kaela, Alexis, Mikayla…they all put up shots. That’s what we needed last year.” Allison’s explanation also paints a clear picture as to how the Lady Eagles rose to the top during the regu-lar season, capturing the BBC Championship.

Kaela Seiler led the BBC and Sectional Champion Lady Eagles with 12 points, while Griffiths finished with 10 and Smith 7. Cuff put in 5 points, Fruchey 4, Keefer 3 points and Baker 2.

Conner Varner led all scorers with 19 points, 13 of which came down in her epic fourth quarter run. Sullivan finished with 11 points, Emily Rupp 4, Michaela Rupp 3 and Hannah Doehrmann 2 points for the Lady Panthers.

SCORING BY QUARTER:

Fayette 7 4 14 18 - 43Stryker 5 7 10 17 - 39


Fayette’s Hunger Trumps Stryker’s CONTINUATION OF VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL

PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFFCLOSING OUT THE BREAK ... Conner Varner of Stryker flies in to convert a fast break into two points.

SHE BE GONE ... Taylor Griffiths of Fay-ette zips through a lane in the Stryker de-fense.

PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFFNOTE THE FLOATER ... Lauren Hostetler of Pettisville gently lifts off a floater in the lane.

INSIDE MOVE ... Kate Kauffman of Pet-tisville powers up for two. The expression on the face of the defender is open to other captions.

PHOTOS BY ANGI WALKUP, STAFFBABY HOOK LOOK ... Bralyn Wyrick of North Central gets a shot off over Baylee Hageman of Montpelier

ON THE ARM ... Leah Maas of Montpelier draws a foul on a jump pass.


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Lady Panthers Makes Quick Work Of MVCD led 37-7 with 5:54 left in the second quarter.

Stryker, to their credit, took the foot off the gas after the 27-4 first quar-ter and began to rotate their players in and out. MVCD, to their credit, did not. The Lady Hawks continued to play hard on the defensive end and their efforts paid off as they held the Lady Panthers to just one more field goal- a Conner Varner basket, the rest of the half.

In the second half, the Lady Hawks, who despite the huge deficit kept plug-ging away, rewarded the sizable con-tingent of supporters who traveled west to Wauseon with a few moments of brilliance of their own.

After MVCD’s defense forced a ten second violation late in the third quar-ter, Cammie Lonsway drove into the lane, and the Lady Panther defense, and scored on a buzzer beating run-ning jump shot. And Kennedie Jack-son scored the shot of the night mid-way through the final period when she grabbed a rebound of a misfired Emily Rupp shot and drove coast to coast hitting a right hand bank shot on the dead run that had even some of the Stryker students cheering.

But in the end, it was all Lady Pan-thers who outmanned and outgunned MVCD to take home a 56-22 victory.

Varner’s 23 points and Sullivan’s 18 led the Stryker scoring parade. Emily Rupp and Hannah Doehrmann each added 4 points while Michaela Rupp scored 3, and Jordan Waidelich and Ashley Haines finished with 2.

Stryker shot 34% from the field, including six for twenty-one from be-hind the three point line, doubled the amount of field goal attempts MVCD had, and outrebounded the Lady Hawks by more than a two to one mar-gin. Stryker also forced 22 turnovers on defense.

Kennedie Jackson paced Maumee Valley Country Day (1-19) with 10 points and Cammie Lonsway added 6. The Lady Hawks made 30% of their field goal attempts and went four for six from the free throw line.

Stryker (12-11) advanced to the sectional finals to face Buckeye Border Conference rival, and #1 seed in the Wauseon sectional, Fayette (17-5), on Saturday February 23rd. This would be the third meeting of the season be-tween to two teams with Stryker win-ning the first game 57-56 and Fayette coming out on top in the rematch 68-53.

SCORING BY QUARTER:

Stryker 27 12 11 6 – 56MVCD 4 3 4 11 - 22

Montpelier’s Benner & Taylor Bow Out At D-III Districts

BOWLING GREEN – Sean Taylor and Tyler Benner of the Montpelier Locomotives saw their 2012-13 sea-sons draw to a close in D-III District competition at the Stroh Center at BGSU on February 22 and 23.

Both men were relegated to the consolation brackets after their first round matches. Taylor was eliminat-ed in the first round of consolation competition, but with a win in the first round, Benner was a step closer to the third place finish and a trip to Columbus. That target could not be met though, as he was eliminated in the second round of the consolation bouts.

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match results for Benner and Taylor, including season records…

126 - Sean TaylorRecord: 35-15

Lost to Chase Griffith Western Reserve M-Dec 8-0

Lost to Zach Smith Cory-Rawson Fall 1:55

152 - Tyler BennerRecord: 38-20

Lost to Cody Ramage Western Reserve Fall 5:43

Won over Keegan Green Fostoria Dec 2-1

Lost to Dylen Hartman Cory-Rawson Dec 10-4

KEEPSAKE … Edon Athletic Boosters President, Lynn Kundard, (right) is pleased to present the varsity girls autographed basketball to Chelsey Handy, along with her father, Randy. The memento was purchased for the Edon Lady Bomber Senior by several school employees, members of the Edon Athletic Boosters and loyal Bomber fans. Auction proceeds of three hundred thirty-five dollars were given to the Handy Family in memory of Chelsey’s mom, Sara.

INFORMATION AND PHOTOS BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABERSUCCESSFUL BID … Following an auction conducted during Senior Recogni-tion Night, Edon Athletic Boosters President Lynn Kundard presented senior Clay Parrish with the varsity boys autographed basketball. Successful family bidders of this special gift for their number one Edon Blue Bomber basketball player were: Front Row (L-R) ~ Brenda Parrish, Clay, Wade Parrish, Marilyn Parrish and Lynn. Middle Row (L-R) ~ Tina Parrish, Chandler Siebenaler (se-nior classmate and friend), Howard Parrish, Capri Parrish, Kathy and Jerry Zigler. Back Row (L-R) ~ Leanne Haynes, Frank Parrish and Steve Parrish. Not pictured ~ Cambell Parrish, Tami and Ross Sumney. A portion of the twelve hundred dollars netted by the annual fundraiser was earmarked for the boys basketball program.

Annual Fundraiser Benefits Edon Athletic Boosters Projects

Varsity Boys & Girls Autographed Basketballs Auctioned Off

Edon Bombers Vs Fairview ApachesGames Stats Not Provided

Pettisville Ladybirds Escape Stryker JVsSTRYKER – The Pettisville Lady

Blackbirds tripped the Stryker Lady Panther JVs by a 15-12 score on February 14.

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Hilltop Caps Perfect Season With Win Over FayetteWEST UNITY – The Hilltop Lady

Cadets finished the season with a 17-2 overall record and a perfect 10-0 BBC mark after defeating Fayette on February 14, 30-25.

Cierra Grant led all scorers with 11 points, and Allie Schmitt had 6 for the

BBC Champion Lady Cadets.Maddie Maginn led Fayette with 7

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SCORING BY QUARTER:

Hilltop 7 6 10 7 - 30Fayette 2 5 8 10 - 25

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PHOTOS BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABEREDON GIRLS BASKETBALL … Joel, Mihkaya and Jodie Best.

EDON PEP BAND … Terry, Shane and Annette Cart-er.

EDON BOYS BASKETBALL … Tammy, Reid and Neil Bowling.

EDON PEP BAND … Becky, Abby and Rich Hill.

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EDON GIRLS BASKETBALL … Joe, Andrea and Shelly Headley.

EDON PEP BAND … Charlie, Mariah and Melissa Hantz.

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EDON BOYS BASKETBALL STATISTICIAN … San-dy, Kyle and Jim Gearhart.

EDON GIRLS BASKETBALL … Paul, Sydney and Penny Stoll.

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EDON GIRLS BASKETBALL STATISTICIAN … John, Becky and Dawn Fisk.

By: Lucinda Held-FaulhaberTHE VILLAGE REPORTER

Edon High School honored their graduating senior Pep Band and Basketball participants during its 2013 Winter Senior Recognition Night held Saturday, February 16 prior to the boys varsity basketball game against Maumee Val-ley Country Day School. Fifteen seniors, along with their escorts, were individually called out to center court where each was applauded for their commitment and hard work over the past four years. Honorees that night included:

2013 EHS Winter Senior NightGirls Basketball Team

Mihkaya Bestdaughter of

Joel and Jodie Best

Chelsey Handydaughter of

Randy Handy and the late Sara HandyEscorted by her father and sister Courtney

Handy

Andrea Headleydaughter of

Joe and Shelly Headley

Sydney Stolldaughter of

Paul and Penny Stoll

Becky Fiskdaughter of

John and Dawn Fisk

Pep BandCorey Bailey

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Escorted by Pat and Deb Callaway

Shane Carterson of

Terry and Annette Carter

Mariah Hantzdaughter of

Charlie and Melissa Hantz

Abby Hilldaughter of

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Derek Jacksonson of

Herbert and Nancy Jackson Cheyenne Kimball

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Alex Kochertson of

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Ciera Mochermandaughter of

Tim and Heather Mocherman

Chandler Siebenalerson of

Chip and Amy Siebenaler

Marissa Siegeldaughter of

Jennifer Pattee and Scott Siegel

Boys Basketball TeamLogan Bechstein

son of Terri Kellogg and Matt Bechstein

Reid Bowlingson of

Neil Bowling and Tammy Bowling

Clayton Parrishson of

Frank and Brenda Parrish

Kyle Gearhartson of

Jim and Sandy Gearhart

In addition to looking ahead to postseason action, the graduates-to-be will also be working towards one final goal of the year ~ receiving their diplomas from Edon High School.

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“We are pleased to have so many exhibitors from throughout the region joining us for our Bridal Show again this year,” shared Jeanette Smith, Di-rector of Sales & Marketing at Sauder Village. “Fashion, travel, music, cater-ers, bakeries, jewelry, photographers, unique gifts and ice-carvings . . . . there will be something for everyone at our Bridal Show!”

From noon until 4:00 p.m., brides and grooms-to-be can plan their en-tire wedding in one location while meeting with bridal professionals from throughout the region. From photog-raphers, florists and DJs to caterers, wedding planners and decorators – Founder’s Hall will be transformed into a unique environment where en-gaged couples can network with wed-ding industry professionals as they showcase their products and services.

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Guests will have the opportunity to explore the wide range of bridal servic-es offered by Sauder Village including unique shops with gifts for the bride and groom, rehearsal dinner options at the Barn Restaurant and rooms at the Sauder Heritage Inn for guests or the bridal party. In the beauty of Founder’s Hall, a variety of food and drink options are available – from hors d’oeuvres and drinks to family style, buffet and plated dinners – the friend-ly staff at Sauder Village will create a delightful dining experience for that special day.

Admission to the Bridal Show is $7.00 but guests can pre-register at www.saudervillage.org/bridal to re-ceive a coupon for $2.00 off admis-sion. Registered guests will also be entered into the grand prize drawing. Bouquets will be tossed out through-out the afternoon – providing brides a chance to win a variety of prizes and gift certificates from participating ven-dors and Sauder Village.

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More and more cou-ples planning to walk down the aisle are em-bracing save-the-date cards to give guests ad-equate notice that there is a party on the horizon.

Save-the-date cards do more than let guests know when you’re get-ting hitched. The cards are a preliminary way to keep guests informed and let them know they are, in fact, on the guest list. These cards haven’t always been so popu-lar, but have risen in popularity due to longer engagement periods, a growing number of desti-nation weddings and the growing number of cou-ples with guests from all over the country, if not the world. Considering people often plan busi-ness trips, vacations and other excursions sev-eral months in advance, save-the-date cards help secure a greater num-ber of attendees at your wedding.

Save-the-date an-nouncements can vary in many ways. They may be postcards or magnets that can be attached to a refrigerator door. If you desire a cohesive theme to your wedding statio-nery, select the save-the-date cards at the same time you choose your wedding invita-tions. This way you can ensure that either the patterns, fonts, colors, or style of the cards will match. It will also help convey the tone of the wedding. Guests often take their cues regard-ing the level of formality of the wedding from the type of stationery cou-ples choose.

When to send out the save-the-date an-nouncements is impor-tant as well. As a general rule of thumb, it is wise to mail out the cards 6 months in advance for a

standard wedding. If the wedding requires travel or extended overnight accommodations, you may want to mail them out 8 months to a year in advance to give guests the time to investigate flight costs and hotel ar-rangements. A wedding also may necessitate planning a vacation or personal time off from work. Therefore, ample advanced notice is ad-visable.

Be sure to make your guest list in advance of sending out save-the-date cards. Everyone who receives a card should also be sent an invitation prior to the wedding. Remember to include any members of your planned wed-ding party in the list of recipients. Just because a person has verbally confirmed attendance at your wedding doesn’t mean they should be ex-cluded from subsequent announcements. Guests may talk to one another and it is best to avoid hurt feelings and any added drama before the wedding by treating ev-eryone equally.

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the wedding date, your names and the loca-tion of the wedding on the save-the-date cards. You do not need to of-fer RSVP information or detailed specifics at this time. You may want to include a Web site URL on the card so guests can check it frequently for updates on wedding information. Be sure to also include that a for-mal invitation will follow at a later date. You do not want to cause con-fusion by having guests think that the save-the-date card is the actual invitation. Also, make sure you address the save-the-date cards cor-rectly to show your in-tentions with respect to guest invites. For ex-ample, be clear about whether children will be invited and whether a boyfriend/girlfriend or another guest can tag along.

Although save-the-date cards are not a necessity, they have become a popular part of wedding planning to eliminate confusion about invitations as well as help guests plan time off for your wedding.

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Many people dream of a wedding in a church or synagogue before dozens of family members and friends, while there are others who prefer to forgo the fanfare of a large wedding ceremony and are content with a civil wedding instead.

Civil ceremonies are often a choice for couples who may have different religious beliefs or do not belong to a particular religious persuasion. In lieu of be-ing presided over by a pastor, priest or rabbi, civil ceremonies are conducted by an authorized official, such as a judge or justice of the peace. The marriage also can be performed by a licensed wedding officiant. Depending on where a couple lives, mayors or even notary publics can solemnize a marriage. Pilots and ship captains also may be able to preside over the cer-emony. Some states and provinces will allow anyone to solemnize a wedding, provided they have filed for a special permit for the day.

In terms of location, the most basic of civil ceremo-nies take place at the county courthouse, where pa-perwork is immediately filed. Ceremonies also occur at City Hall. Couples can choose to hire an officiant to go to another location to oversee the marriage cer-emony. The latter is the more expensive option and will be based on the officiant’s schedule.

The structure of a civil marriage is much more lax than those which follow the more traditional course. Rather than being required to wear a certain ward-robe or meet with the requirements of a particular church or other house of worship, couples often find flexibility with the civil route. Although some brides

and grooms prefer to wear a tuxedo or suit and a wedding gown, it is not necessary to do so. There are many couples who have tied the knot in more casual clothing or even costumes.

In order to participate in a civil ceremony, couples must secure a marriage license. This is usually ob-tained by a county registrar or another officer of re-cords where the couple lives. Regulations will vary as to the time period in which the ceremony can be done after the mariage license is received. Some licenses may be voided if the couple does not tie the knot with-in a few days of securing the license.

When the ceremony will take place is generally up to the couple and, if a member of the judiciary will be overseeing the wedding, the courthouse. Some courts require an appointment for the wedding, while others may have a walk-in policy. Determine these policies well in advance of the wedding day.

There is often a fee collected for the wedding cer-emony in addition to what was paid for the marriage license. For those hiring a private officiant, the fee will be much higher than what a clerk of the court will cost. The couple will need to bring the marriage license and photo identification. Certain municipali-ties require witnesses, who will need to be present with their own photographic identification. These wit-nesses will be needed to sign the marriage certificate.

Because there is no firm tradition with civil cere-monies, couples may need to be more hands-on when it comes to executing the wedding. Here are some tips to consider.

* An officiant may not organize the wedding, mean-ing it will be up to the couple to choose vows, arrange where people will stand, request any clerical bless-ings, or include any other special elements.

* Some officiants enjoy presiding over weddings, while others see it as just a part of public duty. Cou-ples can try to find an officiant who meets with their approval and will keep with the tone that is expected of the ceremony.

* For those adding personal vows, keep them brief and tailored to the occasion.

* Know how many people can attend the ceremo-ny in advance. Couples should recognize that space could be limited and restricted to only a few people if the wedding is taking place at the courthouse.

* Arrange the venue for a party afterward. Cou-ples may choose to record a video of the ceremony for playback at a reception to enable those who were not in attendance to be part of the special moment where the rings and vows were exchanged.

Civil ceremonies are advantageous to those who have factors that may make a religious ceremony un-favorable.

What To Expect With A Civil Ceremony

CIVIL CEREMONY ... Many couples forgo a religious ceremony, opting instead for one that is presided over by a civil officiant at a courthouse or another location.

Couples planning a wedding quickly realize just how challenging a task that planning can be. From paring down the guest list to arranging the music to choosing a menu for the reception, couples must make several decisions when planning their big days.

Staying organized when planning a wedding is no small task, as the planning can be spread out over several months or even more than a year, making it difficult to keep track of what’s has and hasn’t been done. The following are a few organization tips that should help couples keep on track when planning a wedding.

* Write things down. Whether you write things down the old-fashioned way in a notebook or jot down notes in a tablet, write down your plans as

you go. Write down important phone numbers, ven-dor information and all the other details you’ll want instant access to. It’s important that such notes are taken in something that’s portable, allowing you to jot down notes immediately as opposed to forcing you to remember until you arrive home.

* Create a to-do list. A to-do list is another great way to stay organized when planning your wedding. As you make certain decisions, simply strike those tasks from the list. This way you will know which tasks you’ve polished off and which ones you still need to work on.

* Create a wedding calendar. Keep a calendar devoted specifically to the wedding. Include ap-pointments with vendors and information regarding payment schedules and other deadlines on this cal-endar. If you set any deadlines for yourself, such as when you prefer to choose a band for the reception, jot these deadlines down on the wedding calendar as well.

* Take a digital camera along when shopping for your wedding. Many couples want to explore their options before making any decisions with regard to attire, floral bouquets and other aspects of the wed-ding. But it can be difficult to remember all of the things you might have seen throughout the process. Bring a digital camera along when shopping so you won’t have to rely strictly on memory when making your final decisions. As you take pictures, upload them to your computer so when the time comes to make a decision, those photos are easily accessible.

* Delegate certain tasks. Even couples that con-sider themselves taskmasters can benefit from del-egating some tasks when planning a wedding. This can save you some time and make it easier to keep track of everything. When delegating, ask friends or family to handle those tasks that don’t require a personal touch. For example, ask a best man or maid of honor to arrange for guest transportation to and from the airport. It’s not too much responsibil-ity, but it’s one less thing for busy couples to worry about.

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Couples planning a wedding can utilize a tablet, laptop or notebook to keep track of all the details.

Flowers, flowers and more flowers. Beautiful blooms and foliage are usually an integral part of decorating and setting the mood for a wedding. They’re part of cen-terpieces, adorn the wrists or lapels of wedding atten-dants and decorate churches and ceremony aisles. It’s hard to envision a wedding without flowers.

Flowers are abundant in our gardens, parks and neighborhoods, and quite affordable when purchased at a local nursery in their planting containers. Some-thing happens to flowers once they are cut and pre-pared for bouquets and centerpieces, however. They become one expensive commodity. As a result, many couples consider different floral options when trying to fit flowers into their wedding budgets. They may wonder if artificial flowers are more affordable.

The topic of artificial flowers elicits different re-sponses from different people. Some people feel there are many pros to using silk flowers, while others cringe at the idea of something seemingly “cheap” at the fes-tivities.

Silk flowers vary in price and quality. Typically, the lower the price of the flowers, the less realistic they look and the less durable they are. These flowers can be found at 99 cent stores, close-out shops and local craft and hobby stores. As silk flowers become more intri-cate in design and quality, their prices increase. Some silk flowers rival fresh flowers so much that it can be difficult to tell one from the other without touching or smelling the bloom itself. There are many online ven-dors who specialize in the sale and distribution of very realistic-looking flowers.

According to PriceHelper.com, an inexpensive bou-quet of silk wedding flowers typically costs between $20 and $100, depending on the size and flowers used, while lifelike bouquets can cost more than $300. In compari-son, fresh flower bouquets may be just a few more dol-lars. The national average for a medium to large-size fresh bouquet is anywhere from $150 to $350, de-pending on the flowers and whether they’re in season. Also, basic bouquets can be bought at supermarkets or wholesale warehouses from around $20 to $30.

There are different pros and cons when it comes to selecting artificial flowers over real ones. The debates are similar to choosing a real Christmas tree over a fake one. Here are some points to consider.

* Real flowers are good for a few days before they’re past their prime. Artificial flowers can last a lifetime when stored away properly.

* Artificial flowers are usually part of a do-it-yourself wedding. Couples who prefer the look of a professional centerpiece or bouquet may feel fresh flowers are the better choice. The price of fresh flowers includes the expert arrangement of the florist, who is knowledgeable in complementary colors and placement.

* Fresh flowers that are out of season may have to be shipped in from outside of the country, which will increase the price significantly. No such problem exists with artificial flowers.

* Artificial flowers sometimes carry a stigma, and some people might feel you took the cheap route by choosing fake flowers -- even if the flowers themselves were not cheap.

* Fresh flowers have a distinct aroma that artificial flowers can’t provide. But fresh flowers may trigger al-lergies whereas artificial flowers will not.

* If you want artificial flowers to be professionally arranged, you could have difficulty finding a florist to do so for you. After all, they’re in the business of selling fresh flowers.

* You may compromise appearance if you select less expensive varieties of silk flowers. An alternative is to simply use fewer fresh flowers you will then still have the benefit of the real thing.

* There is no expiration date on artificial flowers; therefore they can be purchased in advance and stored until you are ready to create arrangements.

Ultimately, the choice between fresh flowers and ar-tificial ones is largely a personal preference. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and because they are relatively similar in price, their subtle differences may solidify one choice over the other.

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A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event for many couples, so brides and grooms wish for the event to be momentous and memorable. As such, couples are increasingly integrating personal nuances into their ceremonies and receptions to tailor weddings to their unique visions. The desire to include personalized wedding vows continues to be a popular trend.

If you are considering personalized wedding vows, first realize that it may not be a simple task. That’s because you want the message conveyed to be dear to your heart, and that can be challenging when faced with the pressures and planning of the rest of the wedding. That isn’t to say that writing your own vows is impossible. Here are some guidelines for personal-izing your ceremony with your own sentiments.

* Schedule time for writing. Amid the bustle of dress fittings and interviews with photographers, it can be easy to put off the important task of writing vows for another day. But as any great writer can at-test, it takes writing -- and rewriting -- to achieve a finished product you can be proud of. Give the task of writing your vows your undivided attention. Mark it in on your calendar or set a reminder on your com-puter just as you would any other appointment.

* Be aware of ceremony guidelines. It is best to check with your officiant and confirm that personal-ized wedding vows are allowed. During civil ceremo-nies it’s often acceptable to customize vows as you see fit. However, during religious ceremonies there

may be lines of scripture that need to be read or certain passages required. Before you spend hours working on the task, be sure that it is allowed and that your spouse and you are on the same page.

* Jot down your feelings. Answer some ques-tions about what marriage means to you and how you feel about your spouse. Try to avoid trite sayings and think from your heart and personal experiences. Think about what is the most important thing you want to promise to your future partner. These notes can serve as the starting points for the actual vows.

* Read inspirational writings. Perhaps there is an author or a poet who inspires you? You can quote certain writers in your vows or let the tone of their works help shape the words of your vows. There also are suggested wedding readings and other quotes about marriage readily available at the library or with a quick search online.

* Decide on a tone. Although the day is based on love and affection, you may not feel comfortable spouting words of adoration in front of friends and family. Feel free to tap into your unique personality. Humor can be used if it aligns with the way you nor-mally express your affections. Be sure to weave this tone into more traditional passages to create a cohe-sive expression of your feelings.

* Establish an outline. Put together all of the words and phrases you’ve jotted down into an outline to help you organize the flow of the vows, using these words as a blueprint for the vows and building upon them. Make sure the vows will be concise. Aim for your entire speech to be around 1 minute in length to keep everyone engaged and the ceremony moving along.

* Put everything together. Draft your vows and then practice them by reading out loud. You want to avoid long sentences or anything that trips you up. Although large words may sound impressive, they could make the vows seem too academic and not nec-essarily heartfelt. Enlist the help of a friend or two to act as your audience to see if the vows sound good and are easily understandable.

Writing your own vows can be a way to include personal expressions of love into a couple’s wedding day. Public speaking is seldom easy, nor is finding the perfect words to convey feelings about a future spouse. However, with some practice and inspiration, anyone can draft personalized vows.

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When the time comes to walk down the aisle, more and more couples are choosing to make the procession in a far-off land. Des-tination weddings are on the rise, with researchers at TheKnot.com reporting that roughly one in four couples who tied the knot in 2011 chose to have a destination wed-ding.

Destination weddings may ap-pear to be an ideal way to tie the knot, but couples should know that planning such a ceremony may be even more difficult than planning a more traditional affair. Couples who choose to have a destination wed-ding must be ready to put a signifi-cant amount of faith in a wedding planner, who is often affiliated with the resort where the couple will be staying. Though the wedding plan-ner may handle many of the details concerning the ceremony and the reception, couples should know that some of that planning will still fall on their shoulders as well. That planning may not be so simple, so before couples spread the word about their island wedding, it’s best to consider a few factors to de-termine if a destination wedding is

truly the best way to go.* Guests: How many guests a

couple hopes to invite is a great starting point when determining if a destination wedding is for you. Many couples who choose to have a destination wedding do so be-cause they prefer a more intimate ceremony. Destination weddings are obviously more expensive for guests than a more traditional cer-emony, so many guests won’t be able to afford to attend. Couples who intend to invite many guests might want to avoid a destination wedding.

* Locale: The destination for your destination wedding should be a locale that holds a special place in your heart. A random location that you find on the Internet might work out, but having some prior experience with the destination can help you anticipate minor, yet po-tentially problematic, issues. These issues can include the accessibility of the airport, currency exchange rate and the weather. In addition, you can help guests have a better time on their trips if you have al-ready familiarized yourself with the locale. If you haven’t traveled much

as a couple and don’t have a partic-ular place in mind, then you might find a destination wedding is more hassle than it’s worth.

* Accessibility: A common prob-lem many couples encounter when planning a destination wedding is the accessibility of their chosen lo-cale. Couples will likely have to vis-it the destination at least once prior to their wedding, which will eat up some of your wedding budget and your vacation time (which you will need to save for the actual wedding and your honeymoon). If the locale is a remote island that’s not very accessible, that can make these pre-wedding trips pretty stressful.

Accessibility should also be a consideration for your guests. How far will your guests have to travel? How much money will guests have to spend on airfare and hotel ac-commodations? The less accessible the locale is, the more you and your guests are going to have to spend.

Accessibility of the airport is an-other consideration. Some island locales and resorts are known for their remoteness, which can be a problem for wedding guests. If the resort is a long ride away from the airport, that’s another expense for guests. The resort may provide a shuttle service, but that cost will fall on the couple and the shuttle may not run frequently, which can prove problematic when guests’ ar-rivals are staggered.

* Legality: The law is another thing couples must consider when deciding if a destination wedding is for them. Laws vary depending on the locale, so before you commit to a specific locale, make sure you’re legally allowed to get married there and if there are any hurdles you must clear before you can. Those hurdles might be significant, and couples may find they’re not worth the hassle.

Destination weddings are on the rise, but couples must consider a host of factors to ensure a destina-tion wedding is truly for them.

Determining If A Destination Wedding Is For You

DESTINATION ... Destination weddings can make for a beautiful cer-emony, but such weddings are not for every couple.

Calligraphy, embossing, fonts, watermarks -- these and other terms are finely engrained in the wedding stationery lexicon. While traditionalists may pore over carefully crafted invitations and other stationery products from commercial printers, cou-ples looking to rein in wedding spending may choose to take a more hands-on approach to wedding invi-tations ... by printing the invites themselves.

Before the advent of sophisticated home com-puter systems and affordable desktop printers, brides- and grooms-to-be had to rely on professional printers and engravers. The process of producing wedding invitations likely involved printing plates or some form of thermography and took place in a building replete with bulky equipment and the pun-gent aroma of ink. Though formal and often exqui-sitely executed, these wedding invitations can still prove quite expensive.

The Bridal Association of America says that the average cost of professionally produced wedding in-vitations is $659. This refers to invitations that have printed envelopes, reply cards, and printer reply card envelopes. Changes in design or even the color of the text can impact prices further. It is not unheard of to spend as much as $2,000 for high-quality engraved wedding invitations. Considering the invitation is held for a short period of time and then tossed away, some couples cannot imagine spending so much on invitations. In such instances, making your own in-vitations may be the most affordable option.

As the evolution of home-based printing has broadened the possibilities of do-it-yourself print-ing, couples who hope to design and produce their own wedding invitations have many options at their disposal.

Pre-Made KitsA visit to a stationery store or even the local craft

retailer should present shoppers with several differ-ent wedding invitation kits. These packages often include blank invitations, response cards, envelopes and other embellishments pertaining to the invita-tion design. Some can be quite elaborate, with the inclusion of vellum or card inserts, as well as die-cut designs. Couples who want control over the word-ing and printing but would rather leave the creative design to someone else can benefit from these invi-tation kits. They also tend to be affordably priced in comparison to a professional printing service.

Crafty Card-MakingInterest in scrapbooking and card-making has

spurred craft centers to stock many different ma-terials that can be used to design wedding invita-tions. Layering different types of paper to create a three-dimensional effect and using embellishments such as rhinestones or ribbon can help dress up the wedding invitation.

Couples hosting a casual wedding for a small number of guests may enjoy the process of hand-crafting wedding invitations and possibly custom-izing them for each guest. Intimate affairs lend themselves well to this level of personalization, and handmade invitations could set the cozy tone of the celebration.

Graphic Design WorkCouples who have a creative spark may want to

draw up their own invitation design or look for the assistance of an artist or graphic designer. There are many different programs that employ the use of clip art and stock imagery that can be put to use with regard to invitations. Those who have a cursory knowledge of some design applications can import text and images and manipulate the size of their templates accordingly for the type of invitation they desire. The finished file then can be printed at home or brought to an office supply center for more pro-fessional results.

Digital ServicesThe Internet has brought many services right

into the homes of the average person. Discount in-vitation printing vendors abound and couples can choose and customize everything they want on their invitations. Due to low overhead costs and an abun-dance of customers, these online retailers are often priced lower than other venues. Depending on how much control the couple desires over the invitation, there may be ready-made templates or the ability to pick items “ a la carte.”

The opportunities to create wedding invitations at home enables some budget-conscious couples to keep costs for stationery at a minimum. Not only does making their own invitations save money, it also enables couples to have more creative control over one of the important components of a wedding that helps set the tone for the occasion.

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A Quick Look At Edon’s FFA Chapter

Without a doubt, one of the largest and most ac-tive Chapters around the area is located in Edon where thirty-eight percent of the high school student body is involved in FFA. Established by Charter in 1939, the Chapter and advisors Paul Stoll and Krista Cape will celebrate seventy-four years of progress during the An-nual FFA Parent and Member Banquet in March 2013.

Under Stoll’s and Cape’s guidance and leadership this school year, students have participated in team and individual judging contests, such as Ag Mechan-ics, Dairy Production, Poultry, Small Animal and Swine Production as well as in Career Development Events (CDE) ~ Grain Merchandising, Parliamentary Procedure, Rural Soils and Urban Soils, Farm Busi-ness Management and Dairy. Members have also attended State and National Conventions and have hosted several community activities including the an-nual Daddy-Daughter Dance and American Red Cross Bloodmobiles.

Hundreds of Edon students have experienced and enjoyed the variety of programs FFA has to offer and have earned awards and accolades for their efforts. To date, twenty students have achieved their American FFA Degrees and sixty-six their State Degrees.

Primarily a rural community, most chapter mem-bers at Edon High School are considered “farm kids” in the true sense of the word; however, many are not. Yet, regardless of background, they all choose to par-ticipate in FFA. Having an opportunity to develop leadership skills, to become involved with the commu-nity and learn more about careers in the agricultural field, has always attracted students to the organiza-tion. Upon high school or college graduation, many students continue to be involved in agriculture or its related fields.

Edon FFAChapter Activities

Throughout the year, members of the Edon FFA Chapter participate in a variety of educational op-portunities and recreational activities both within the community and across the area. Highlights since Feb-ruary 2012 include:

• 212° and 360° Leadership Conference• 73nd Annual Edon FFA Parent and Member

Banquet • Hosting the 14th Annual Daddy-Daughter

Dance at Edon Northwest Local Schools• FFA Leadership Camp• FFA Officers Retreat• Sponsoring American Red Cross Bloodmobiles

at Edon Northwest Local Schools• Sausage Sales at home football games• Chicken Barbeque Fundraiser during Edon

Heritage Days Festivities• Edon Heritage Days Parade Entry ~ 1st Place

Non-Commercial Division• Serving assistants at the Annual Edon Farmers

Cooperative Stockholders Meeting• State FFA Convention in Columbus ~ Chapter

members Dakota Parrish, Clay Parrish, Allison Towne and Ben Brown received State Farmer Degrees ~ Clay Parrish was elected State Offi-cer/District 1 President

• National FFA Convention in Indianapolis ~ Chapter members Joey Brown and Dezra Goe-bel were presented the American Farmer Degree

• Exhibiting livestock and shop projects at the Williams County Fair

• 2nd Place Honors ~ State Grain Merchandising Team Competition

• • Winner of the Williams County Fair’s First An-nual Shopping Cart Race

• • Saving pop tabs for charitable organizations• Individual Honors in State Grain Merchandis-

ing Competition ~ Matt Cook (4th Place); Devin Reetz (7th Place) and David Ackley (8th Place)

• 1st Place Honors ~ Williams County Parliamen-tary Procedure Team Competition

• 5th Place Honors ~ District 1 Parliamentary Procedure Team Competition

• 5th Place Honors ~ District Farm Business Management Team Competition

• 1st Place Honors ~ District Dairy Judging Team Competition

• Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough – FFA Scholar-ship Program winners ~ Gabby Siebenaler and Payton Muehlfeld received $1000 each in schol-arship monies

With understanding, unselfish contributions and support from many individuals, the Chapter has been able to attain the goals it has set and to progress to the ranking it proudly proclaims.

EDON FFA OFFICERS … Installed last March as Edon Chapter Officers for 2012-2013 were: Front Row ~ Cassi Trausch, Assistant Reporter; Mariah Hantz, Secretary and Clay Parrish, President. Back Row ~ Kyle Long, Recreation Leader; Wyatt Zulch, Treasurer; Garrett Trausch, Chaplain; Dakota Parrish, Sentinel; Ben Brown, Vice President; Spenser Goebel, 2nd Vice President; Heath Brown, Historian; Alex Baker, Parliamentarian; Matt Cook, Student Advisor and David Headley, Reporter. Not pictured ~ Taylor Schwartz, 3rd Vice President.

2012-2013 Edon FFA Chapter Officers

The Reporter Wants to Know ... EDON FFA OFFICERSWhat Is One Lesson You Learned From FFA?

Clay ParrishPresident

“Through FFA, I’ve learned to never be afraid

to try new things.”

Dakota ParrishSentinel

“I’ve learned ‘profit’ is not a

dirty word.”

Mariah HantzSecretary

“One lesson I’ve learned is to measure

twice; cut once.”

David HeadleyReporter

“Mr. Stoll’s Philosophy Signs are a way of life.”

Ben BrownVice President

“I’ve learned how to use the biscuit maker.”

Taylor SchwartzThird Vice President

“I’ve learned how to use

jumper cables.”

Wyatt ZulchTreasurer

“The things you learn in Ag you can

actually use in life!”

Spenser GoebelSecond Vice President

“I’ve learned how to interact with

people through FFA.”

Cassi TrauschAssistant Reporter

“I’ve learned the best way to occupy my time is with

hard work and a great project.”

Kyle LongRecreation Leader

“Take every opportunity you can; you never know

who you will meet.”

Garrett TrauschChaplain

“I’ve learned more in Ag than in any other class

I’ve taken.”

Heath Brown Historian

“Paintballing with the FFA Officer Team

is where it’s at!”

PHOTO PROVIDED BY EDON FFA CHAPTER2012-2013 EDON HIGH SCHOOL FFA CHAPTER … Row 1(L-R) ~ Ms. Krista Cape, Advisor; Dakota Parrish, Sentinel; Matt Cook, Student Advisor; Wyatt Zulch, Treasurer; Kyle Long, Recreation Leader; Clay Parrish, President; Dave Headley, Reporter; Mariah Hantz, Secretary; Ben Brown, Vice President; Alex Baker, Parliamentarian and Mr. Paul Stoll, Advisor. Row 2 (L-R) ~ Taylor Schwartz, Third Vice President; Heath Brown, Historian; Spenser Goebel, Second Vice President; River Wicker, Reid Bowling, Kaleb Long, Kyle Gearhart, Garrett Trausch, Chaplain; Cassi Trausch, Assistant Reporter and Kaden Sapp. Row 3 (L-R) ~ Corey Icenhour, Zane Eicher, Julian Ridgway, Shane Carter, Brit-tany Combs, Corisa Brown, Kenny Ordway, Luke Price and Jordan Stuart. Row 4 (L-R) ~ Val Parrish, Kaylie Brown, Karlee Trausch, Autumn Joice, Destinee Riter, Taya Mason, Dylon Houser, Phillip Richmond and Rylee Smith. Row 5 (L-R) ~ Shane Kohl, Orion Dargitz, Jim Peckham, Landon Bloir, Jacob Prince, Nic Livengood, Tyler Seaman, Joey Fox, Nathan Engel and Kenny Fish. Row 6 (L-R) ~ Graeden Rupp, Hayden Runyan, Colten Lyman, Preston Thiel, Kaden Dulle, Crista Wortkoetter, Alex Busha, Brock Thiel, Connor Hug and Trevor Green.

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CHERRY PIE AND ICE CREAM DAY … During FFA Week 2013, teachers and staff at Edon Northwest Local Schools enjoyed a delicious mid-afternoon treat, compliments of the Edon Chapter. Ready to get things underway are Da-kota Parrish and Haley Jacoby, members of the “Pie Bake-Off” Committee.

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Wednesday, February 27th, 2013 THE VILLAGE REPORTER / THE WAUSEON REPORTER FFA Week Tribute 2013 - 3

2013 FFA Week Edon Community Faces

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Edon FFA1960-1964

Ron Swank

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Kevin Walz

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John Steffes

Edon FFA1958-1962

Dezra Goebel

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Wauseon FFA 2012 - 2013 Year In ReviewWauseon FFA was very busy during

the 2012 year and had a lot of great suc-cesses! During the months of January and February, students took the time to showcase their Supervised Agriculture Experiences by filling out Proficiency Awards, State Degrees, and American Degrees. After many hours of hard work, the Wauseon FFA had seven stu-dents take 1st place in the state in their respective proficiency award area at the State Convention in May. Those seven were: Brock Rohrs in Specialty Crop Pro-duction, Austin Wagner in Forage Pro-duction, Brenda Saldivar in Veterinary Medicine, Kelly Fager in Ag Sales, Kira Andre in Dairy Production, Saul Triana in Diversified Livestock Production, and Ethan Bingham in Wildlife Management. Out of those seven, Kira Andre and Saul Triana went on to become a top four fi-nalist in the nation in their respective areas.

After a busy season of filling out award applications, it was time for the annual Wauseon FFA Banquet. During the annual banquet, the Wauseon FFA recognized the highlights of the year and enjoyed a delicious meal. Members rec-ognized students who filled out proficien-cy awards, State and American Degrees, Career Development Event Teams, and Honorary Chapter Degree Recipients.

During the month of April, the Wauseon FFA planned a Clean the Woods Day for the wooded area located near the new middle and elementary schools. The purpose for cleaning the woods was to make paths that were wide enough for two wheelchairs to roll throughout the woods. After receiving a Learning to Serve Grant from the National FFA Orga-nization, valued at $3,000, FFA members began planning for a day that would en-compass the whole FFA, students from other organizations in the high school, middle and elementary school students, as well as community members. Even though the weather was very challenging on that day, students were able to make a path that went completely around the woods. Since the grant that was received from the National FFA Organization is re-newable, the Wauseon FFA expects the project to be completed in June of 2015. The woods will be fully functional and will serve as an outdoor learning lab for learners of all ages and of all kinds.

During the month of May, Wauseon FFA members attended the State FFA Convention held in Columbus, Ohio. Wauseon FFA had a very successful con-vention in 2012 due to all of the hard work that students put towards their Supervised Agriculture Experiences. At the State Convention, five students were

awarded the State FFA Degree. Those students were: Scott Dennis, Lindsay Fager, Blake Gurzynski, Ariel Pfaff and Levi Weber. In addition to those students attaining that high level of achievement, Ethan Bingham, Austin Arps and Blake Gurzynski walked across stage to receive their 1st place banner in the Nursery and Landscaping Career Development Event. Those students went on to compete at the National Level at the National FFA Convention.

During the summer months, students continued to work on their Supervised Agriculture Experiences at home and at the school. This year, 10 students kept their pigs that were to be shown at the Fulton County Fair at the Animal Sci-ence Facility next to the school. Stu-dents also worked to keep the school farm functioning, as well as worked on their projects at home. Many students exhibited their projects at the Fulton County Fair. Also, during the summer months the newly elected officers went on a retreat to FFA Camp Muskingum to plan out the upcoming year as well we as do some team bonding. While there, the new officers had the opportunity to take part in a high ropes course.

Once the school year got started back up, FFA Members competed in the county and district soils competition and

did very well. Students also continued to work towards completing the woods project by planting flowering plants and bushes that will attract butterflies and humming birds.

During the month of October, seven FFA Members attended the National FFA Convention. The members that competed at the National Level for the Nursery and Landscape Career Development Event were: Steven Kolb, Nick Raabe, Ethan Bingham, and Austin Arps. Those stu-dents took 19th in the Nation and were given a Silver Ranking! In addition to those honors, eight Wauseon FFA Mem-bers received the highest degree in the National FFA Organization, the American FFA Degree. Those students were: Perry and Kira Andre, Justin and Kelly Fager, Ariel Pfaff, Brian Pike, Paige Frey and Crystal Van Pelt.

During the month of November, Wauseon FFA Members held their first Food for America Third Grade Program. FFA Members invited the entire third grade out to the woods to engage them in fun agriculturally related stations. Each third grader experienced 15 different stations ranging from: finding out where their pizza comes from all the way to how to properly wash hands so not to

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Ethan Bingham: Four Years Well-Spent In The Wauseon FFA ChapterSince the start of the Wauseon FFA

Chapter in March of 1930, it has been an integral part of the school. Many stu-dents have had their lives affected by the Wauseon FFA Chapter in its more than 75-year existence. One of these most recent students is Ethan Bingham.

Ethan Bingham is a senior at Wauseon High School and has been an FFA Mem-ber for all four years. When asked to look back on his years in FFA and the experi-ences he’s had as a result, Ethan said, “It gave me opportunities to do new things that I wouldn’t have had the chance to do if I hadn’t joined FFA.” Ethan believes that one of the best things about FFA is that it, “takes students outside of their comfort zone and pushes them to become better people.”

During his time in FFA, Ethan has most enjoyed National Landscaping Competi-tion, National and State FFA Conventions, Toys for Cheer Distribution Day, and kick-off day at ACE Hardware. But FFA isn’t just about enjoyable events and communi-ty, for most students, it’s also about learn-ing lessons and skills that will inform and assist them for the rest of their lives.

“I learned interviewing skills,” said Ethan. “That I will apply when I go for job interviews in my career field.” And Ethan did more than just learn these skills, he seems to have mastered them as evidenced by his 1st place finish in the Fulton Coun-ty Senior Division Job Interview Contest.

“I also learned how to identify various species of plants and animals,” Ethan said. “I will need these [skills] because I am going to Hocking College in the fall and

majoring in Wildlife Resource Management in hopes of becoming a Wildlife Officer.” Ethan, again, seems to already have a sub-stantial skill set in this area; what with his 2011 3rd Place State Wildlife Management Proficiency Award as well as his 2012 1st Place State Wildlife Management Proficien-cy Award.

There’ve been a couple awards listed so far, but Ethan has quite an extensive list. In 2009, Ethan received his Green-hand Degree, finishing top 20 in State Rural Soils. In 2010, Ethan received his Chapter Degree as well as being a part of the 3rd Place Team in Nursery Landscape in Ohio. Along with the previously men-tioned 2011 award, Ethan also participat-ed in the 6th Place Nursery Landscape Big E Team. Just last year, 2012, also in ad-dition to previously stated awards, Ethan won 1st Place in the Team Nursery Land-scape Contest, as well as 5th place in the event as an individual and 19th place in the National Landscape and Nursery Con-test.

It’s clear that FFA has been good to Ethan, but it’s not been given. It comes from working hard and putting forth the effort, as any FFA Member will tell you. Ethan Bingham has worked hard to devel-op the skills he needs in order to pursue the career he desires. With a work ethic like this, and the skills to get the job done, there’s no doubt that Ethan will, one day, accomplish his goal of being a Wildlife Of-ficer. Congratulations to Ethan Bingham, and all of the other students involved in FFA, on a great year and many more to come.

Earning To Live

It has been a very busy year for the FFA. They have done quite a few activi-ties this year. Since FFA week last year members have participated in a wide variety of contest, events and activities. First up was the Cooperative Education. Mackenzie Fruchey, Reba Rash, Sarah Kovar, and Jessie Torres competed in the cooperative education contest where there knowledge of co-ops was tested. This team placed 4th in the state and 2nd in the district. Up next for the FFA were the various contests that many FFA members competed in. These contest consisted of General Livestock Judging, Meats Judging, Poultry Judging, Dairy Judging and the Dairy Handlers con-test. Members on these teams traveled to the Ohio Expo Center early one Sat-urday in March. Members were not only able to compete in these various contest but they were able to meet and associ-ate with many other FFA members from around the state.

Following a spring full of contest the FFA members were in full force to put on the 6th Annual Fayette FFA Banquet. This year’s banquet was host to 185 FFA members, parents, guest and school of-ficials. The night was a great reflection of the many accomplishments that the chapter had throughout the year. This year some of the top awards were giv-en to the following FFA members. Star Greenhand was Miranda Minzey and Adrianna Hibbard. Start Chapter farmer went to Demi Powers. The Outstanding Junior award was presented to Patty Hookstadt with the Outstanding Senior award being presented to Sarah Kovar. Next up the Farm Credit Service 110% award was presented to Mackenzie Fruchey. Reba Rash was this year’s re-cipient of the DeKalb Award. The awards for the evening were wrapped up with a new memorial award. The Kellen Keiser Memorial award was given to Noelle Goodson.

With another successful night of hon-oring all of our FFA members the Fayette FFA was on the move again this time 30 FFA members were headed to the 84rd State FFA convention. The FFA conven-tion is a two day long event where FFA members, chapters and alumni are rec-ognized for their many accomplishments throughout the year. This year while at the convention, Amanda Gilmore par-ticipated in the State FFA Choir, while Jessie Torres and Sarah Kovar played with the State FFA Band. To wrap up the convention 2 Fayette FFA members walked across the stage to receive their State FFA Degree, this is the 2nd highest degree that a FFA member can obtain. Cole Burkholder and Spencer Keefer re-ceived their degrees that night.

With the school year coming to an end the Fayette FFA was still busy. Members were readying their fair projects and Su-pervised Agricultural Education projects for Mrs. Schultz to come and evaluate. Each member’s project is evaluated on-site each year by Mrs. Schultz. Along with home visits, Mrs. Schultz and 3 other FFA members headed to FFA

Camp Muskingum for a week full of fun in the sun. Mikayla Smith, Josh Smith, and Kamrin Hunter were the members who attended camp.

With the summer coming to a close and school back in session FFA mem-bers were out in full force readying proj-ects for the fair, preparing for soils con-test and planning a trip to the National FFA convention.

With the fair just ending, the FFA was just beginning again. Many of the mem-bers had animals or other projects to ex-hibit at the fair. It was great to see the FFA members shine in the events that they do all the time. The FFA is excited to have many new contests to so this year. While members were still busy wrapping up the fair there were also gearing up for another great year in Career Develop-ment events. First up would be the Ru-ral and Urban Soil judging contest. The Rural Soil judging team placed 1st out 22 teams in the district contest. Joshua Smith was also the first place individual. The other team members included: Mi-kayla Smith, Demi Powers, Cole Burk-holder, Collin McCabe, Patty Hookstadt, Thomas Ehman and Noelle Goodson. This was the first district contest that the Fayette FFA members have placed 1st in. The Urban soils team placed 3rd out 22. Members included 3 place individual Jessie Torres, MacKenzie Fruchey, Reba Rash, Sarah Kovar and Travis Pennington. Both teams were able to advance to the State soil judging contest. Next up was the District Dairy Foods and Dairy Judging contest. The dairy foods team placed 3rd out of 15 and was made up of members including: Allison Cuff (4th place individual), Reba Rash, Noelle Goodson, Joshua Smith, Patty Hookstadt, Travis Pennington, Presley Pennington. The dairy judging team placed 2nd out of 17 and members were Sarah Kovar (tied 1st place), Zayne Colegrove, MacKenzie Fruchey, Demi Powers, Taylor West, Cole Burkholder, Spencer Keefer, Alec Hylander.

The officers went to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Those who attended were Alec Hyland-er, Noelle Goodson, Patty Hookstadt, Cady Stockburger, Cole Burkholder, Demi Powers, Miranda Minzey, Taylor West, Adrianna Hibbard, and Casen Burkholder. At National Convention the members attended many activities such as listening to Scott Hamilton speak, Brantley Gilbert and The Band Perry Concert, Buckeye Bash, and The Rally to Fight Hunger. The officers had a blast!

Wrapping up a year of FFA members prepare for the National FFA Week, held February 18 – 25. Fayette FFA members will be celebrating with a district wide spirit week, teacher luncheon and Ag. Olympics for both the elementary and Jr./High school students. This week will be a great week for the FFA members to show their pride in their organization and be proud of being part of the largest youth organization in our country.


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The West Unity FFA has been busy throughout the year as well as through-out FFA week. They began their activities in the fall with a bonfire hosted by member Matthew Schmitt for the purpose of getting to know one another, an activ-ity that would serve them well as they began to focus on teamwork in the group and moved on to other ac-tivities and events.

During FFA week, the West Unity FFA took some time to have some more

fun, which they shared with the rest of the school, by putting together a cornhole tournament and providing entertainment on the stage in the commons area by having an apple bobbing contest. The members of the FFA also showed their appreciation for the school staff during FFA week by preparing a picnic style meal for the staff to en-joy. It is estimated that the group served close to 75 staff members as well as themselves. The group also intended to have a cow milking contest during the week but the event was un-fortunately postponed due to the closing of school due to inclement weather. In the classroom the group also competed against one another in an engine and tools trivia game that was won by David Smith, who answered every question correctly.

However, the West Unity FFA is more than about hav-ing fun. Serving as Career

Development Events, the group participates in judg-ing contests throughout the year and have already par-ticipated in urban and ru-ral soil judging as well as a judging in agronomy. The group will also have mem-bers soon participating in Division 1 livestock man-agement judging, which will encompass and showcase their knowledge and skills in poultry, equine, and wildlife management.

Other upcoming events include sending a delega-tion of students to the state convention in late April or early May, the FFA banquet to be held on March 21, and small animal education day, in which the FFA will help educate younger stu-dents about small animals, sometime in May.

Students participating in the West Unity FFA take a specialized set of classes that include Introduction to Agriculture, Livestock Science, Agronomy, Agro-Business, and classes in mechanical sciences that focus on the sciences of a variety of subjects includ-ing engines, agriculture, electronics and construc-tion. The West Unity FFA learns these skills with the hopes of being able to better serve their community. It is in this spirit that he FFA helps with set design for the schools plays and musicals as well.

The West Unity FFA is generally comprised of ap-proximately 20-25 percent

of the school’s total enroll-ment. This is a number that King hopes he will see grow in the near future. King, as well as the students of the West Unity FFA encourage all students entering high school to consider joining the FFA because the activi-ties the group participates in as well as their course-work encourage teamwork, leadership, and responsibil-ity and because, while the students of the West Unity FFA have fun, they also gain hands on training and learn practical skills that they can apply throughout their lives.

HILLTOP FFA ... Front, from left – Jordan Athy, Joe Shilling, McCauley Frazer, Matthew Schmitt, Paige Semer, Brooke Chapin, Taylor Fisher, and Caitlin Meade. 2nd row, from left – Junior Brehm, Cody Appleton, Blade Leslie, Brooks Kuney, Kayne Grime, Taylor Collins, Courtney Underwood, Eric Beltz, and Andrew White. Back, from left – Jonathan Davis, Brandon McDaniel, Donald Aaron Nofziger, Andrew Thomas, Nic Shieber, Dalton Loveless, Hunter Casselman, and Rylee McCain. Missing from photo: Tim Knapp, Brady Livensparger

OFFICER PHOTO ...From left – Joe Schilling (Student Advisor), Joe Mohr (Treasurer), McCauley Frazer (President), Matthew Schmitt (Sentinel), Paige Semer (Reporter), and Brooke Chapin (Secretary) Missing from photo: Brady Livensparger (Vice President)

West Unity FFA Bio and Breakdown of Group

The West Unity FFA for the 2012-2013 school year consists of a total of 26 students. Of these there are ten freshman, one sophomore, six juniors, and nine seniors.

Past Local Ffa Members Active In The Community:

Over it’s 77 year history the West Unity FFA has grad-uated several students whom continued on to be success-ful in their fields and active in their community. Noted among these are Scott Maneval from Maneval Farms, machinist Chad Oxender, Chuck Eisel Junior from Ford Motor Company, machinists Phil and Dan Bleikamp, and Jessica Tracey who is now teaching agriculture at North Central schools.

Paige Semer – To take action and to be a team playerCourtney Underwood – I have learned how to be a leader.Rylee McCain – How to set up and operate the arc welder and the torchAndrew White – I have learned self responsibility.Dalton Loveless – ResponsibilityHunter Casselman – To respect people and their propertyJoe Schilling – I have learned how to safely run some of the tools in the ag shop.Andrew Thomas – I have learned that agriculture is not only a way of life, it’s a passion. In the West Unity FFA, I have learned how to care for others before myself and that, instead of always wanting to receive, FFa has taught me to desire to give.Taylor Collins – Never forget your safety glasses.Kayne Grime – Work hard, play harder. Expect the unexpected.Eric Beltz – If at first it doesn’t work, wing it.Joe Mohr – I learned that outside it is called soil and that inside it is called dirt.Brooks Kuney – It helped me became a better leader. I have learned life lessons. It has helped me work better with others.Caitlin Meade – I have learned to take chances and to not be afraid of messing up because every one does.Cody Appleton – Practical skills that I use everyday.Blade Leslie – Teamwork and leadershipJonathan Davis – FriendshipBrook Chapin - Teamwork

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By: Kay RaypholtzTHE REPORTER

North Central High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) club kicked off FFA week with a pan-cake and sausage break-fast at the school in Pioneer on Saturday, February 16. Several other fun activi-ties were planned for the week including “dress like a farmer day,” FFA t-shirt day, dress in camouflage day, tractor drive in day, and a week long scavenger hunt. Prizes were given out to the best dressed for the theme of the day and for the winner of the scaven-ger hunt.

In years past, they have had one week in which they could only celebrate for two days during the week due to cancellations due to snow. Another year, FFA week was held during the spring when they did Ag Awareness for the elemen-tary school, and this year, the officer team decided to try celebrating FFA week in the official manner.

Jessica Tracey is a teacher at North Central High School and advisor for the club. She says: “Be-ing a small rural school, we tend to have what some would consider a small chapter. Our roster cur-rently contains 40 FFA members; I, however, feel that the size of the chap-ter means nothing next to what they accomplish, and I have been blessed to have an amazing group of FFA members for each of the three years I have been at North Central.”

“The background of the typical FFA member is changing from what most in our community remem-ber as typical FFA mem-bers when they were in high school. Very few of our members are involved first hand in production agriculture, and most are not sure what they expect when they enroll in the program. Most will go on to find a career that is not directly related to agricul-ture, but will have devel-oped an understanding and appreciation for the

industry responsible for feeding them. They always joke that they learn more life lessons from me than actual school related ma-terial, and honestly, this is something that I value, and they do too.”

She adds that: “I think it’s important for the com-munity to know that the face of FFA is changing every year. We are no lon-ger a club for farm kids. We serve a much different type of student; our goal is no longer to teach kids to be a functional part of a farm. We now focus more on developing an appre-ciation for the industry of agriculture, and molding them into good ‘agvocates’ for the industry. The cur-riculum has become much more science based, and we are changing out pro-gram to meet the demands of the ever-changing agri-culture industry.”

“Every chapter is differ-ent, and determines what is important for them to focus on. We compete in FFA judging contests, and have had many students successfully earn their State and American FFA degrees, but we choose to focus most of our energy on community service and showing the community of Pioneer that we are a valu-able asset to not only the North Central School sys-tem, but the community as well. This year alone we have donated roughly $3000 back to members of the community that have needed the support. We built a storage shed for the Pioneer Library, and are continuing to look for ways to remain present in the community. We’re a

small group, but some of the smallest groups pro-vide the biggest impact. The FFA members we serve are members of this com-munity and benefit from the things we do, so they are also passionate about giving back.”

In concluding, Ms. Tracey added that: “I feel in many small towns, there are still many misconcep-tions about FFA programs and what people think they ‘should be.’ We invite any-one to stop by any time and check out what we’re doing. While you won’t see what most deem as tradi-tional education, there is no doubt we are constantly learning. We just do it dif-ferently.”

Current officers are: President – McKayla Swank; Vice President – Brittany Laney; Secretary – Kirby Miller; Treasurer – Bralyn Wyrick; Reporter – Brady Zuver; Sentinel – Jordan Bailey; and Stu-dent Advisor – Emerald Newton.

Newly elected officers for the 2013 – 2014 school year are: President – Brady Zuver; Vice President – Kir-by Miller; Secretary – Adam Knepper: Reporter – Zan-dra Vassar – Sentinel: Jor-dan Bailey; and Student Advisor – Josh Sawyer.

The FFA club sponsors an annual fruit sale, sell-ing baskets of fruit, and they also garden a plot on school grounds and sell or donate the vegetables to help persons in the com-munity.

This year the club made an honorary member of custodian Norm Fiser fol-lowing his cancer diagno-sis. When Norm passed away in early February, FFA club members gath-ered together, dressed in uniform and paid their re-spects at his funeral. This is just one example of the sense of togetherness and family that embodies the local FFA club, and dis-plays the best of their members.

By: Kay RaypholtzTHE REPORTER

Pioneer resident and North Central High School senior McKayla Swank is this year’s FFA president. She has been a member all four years of high school, and first became interest-ed in the club during her eighth grade year while participating in a 9 week introductory program for FFA, and thought that it would be something fun to do when she entered high school. In addition to serving as president, she has served as club trea-surer in previous years.

She really enjoys par-ticipating in FFA con-tests such as evaluating dairy products, agronomy (displaying knowledge of plants and seeds), and participating in parlia-mentary procedure. Those who win contests move on to the district contest and can go as far as state to win a plaque. She has really enjoyed going to the annual state conventions in Columbus and national conventions in Indianapo-lis, Indiana. During her sophomore year at state, she received a Gold rating on her treasurer books and was honored by going on stage during the con-vention to receive a pin.

McKayla has been one

of 15 students during her freshman, junior and se-nior years to take a char-ter bus with other area chapters to Indianapolis for the national conven-tion. She describes it as always being a fun time as they have taken side trips to a pickle factory, a chocolate factory in Fort Wayne, and a popcorn factory. As part of the activities of the national convention, participants are usually able to go to a concert and one year were able to see Blake Shelton perform.

McKayla has also been a part of officer retreats in the Hocking Hills. In addi-tion to her many activities with FFA, this busy young woman participates in the high school band and choir, has been a team member in volleyball, softball, basketball, and serves as a cheerleader. This year she was senior attendant for homecom-ing. She also participates in the SOAR program for peer mediators, is a mem-ber of the drama club and will be in the musical in April, and is a member of In Flight, a small theatri-cal show group. During her high school career, she has also participated in the Future Teacher’s of America Club, the Span-ish Club, and has been on the student council dur-ing her freshman, sopho-more, and junior years. McKayla attends Pioneer United Methodist Church.

McKayla’s future plans include attending Bowl-ing Green State Univer-sity next fall where she will major in early child-hood education. She is the daughter of Rodger and Tammy Swank, and has a younger sister Alyssa.

North Central’s McKayla Swank Serves As Club’s President

Noah WolfrumI’ve made some good friendships in FFA.

Zandra VassarIt means family. Ev-

eryone is always there for each other. All the

grades (9-12) come together as one.

Brittany LaneyIt makes me a more productive person.

To me it means hard work and team work.

Emerald NewtonFFA to me means ‘ev-erything.’ Agriculture

is related to everything.

Hunter ForryIt’s a family tradi-tion. I have family

members who have received the highest

honors (the American Degree).

"WHAT DOES FFA MEAN TO YOU?”

FFA Week At North Central High School

STATE CONVENTION... Front: Adam Knepper, Brittany Laney, Latesha Koch, Dakota Pitts. Middle: Jordan Bailey, Brady Zuver, McKayla Swank, Kirby Miller, Zandra Vassar. Back: Devin Nafziger, Hunter Forry, Ethan Douglass, Bralyn Wyrick, Josh Sawyer, Taylor Douglass.

FRUIT BASKET ... Kayla Votaw assembles a fruit basket for their annual fund raiser

FFA PANCAKE ... Theses student were hard at work at the pancake and sausage break-fast (left to right) Hunter Forry, Brady Zuver, Zandra Vassar, Emerald Newton

FFA SHED... FFA members helped build a shed for the Pioneer Library-On roof: Evan Whitis & Jacob Brown. On ladders: Alex Proper and Donald Salley


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Kolby ThielEdon FFA • 1997-2001

“FFA helped prepare me for the challenges

life has thrown at me.”

Rian WhitneyEdon FFA • 1998-2002

“FFA not only helped prepare me

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Reid BowlingClass of 2013

“Men do not stumble over

mountains, but over molehills.”

Kyle Gearhart Class of 2013

“There is no right way to do a wrong thing.”

Phillip RichmondClass of 2015

“I’ve learned to always finish what you start.”

Alexis MitchellClass of 2015

“If you hold an egg in the palm of your hand and

hold it straight out with a straight arm, you cannot

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Haley JacobyClass of 2014

“Idle hands are the devil’s playground.”

Trevor GreenClass of 2014

“I’ve learned that Shop Class is not recess.”

Corey HugEdon FFA • 1987-1991

“Paul Stoll is the best

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Steve JuhaszEdon FFA • 1987-1991

“FFA taught me practical skills that I’ve been able

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contaminate their food. Students also got to plant tulip bulbs in the woods, which will bloom in the spring and will line the pathway. After a fun filled morning, FFA Members had a small ceremony to offi-cially open the woods. Those that came to the ceremony were the Wauseon FFA Officers, Mayor Shaw, School Board Mem-ber Larry Fruth, Community Partner Craig Rowe, Wauseon Cub Scouts, and Retired Wauseon Agriculture Instructor Jim Spiess. A small ribbon cutting cer-emony was held and tours were given after to show the progress that had been made since April.

To close out the year, the Wauseon FFA held its December Meeting and awarded 41 Greenhand Degrees to the new FFA mem-bers that met all of the requirements. This degree helps to lay the foundation that these students can build upon to achieve higher degrees in the FFA and become more successful. Those students that re-ceived their degree are: Austin Bachman, Mitch Bachman, Drake Banister, Kennedy Brellahan, Chase Brock, Abigail Byington, Hayley Chamberlain, Tyler Clausen, Dylan Clifford, Emily Franklin, Brandon Gibson, Colt Lange, Cale Meeker, Marcus Miller, Zoe Poling, Brady Rupp, Matthew Schaller, Aspen Schuette, Cody Spiess, Emalee Stewart, Kallie Strauss, Josh Whitcomb, Travis Adkins, Jose Armas, Kyle Brown, Gage Campbell, Mason Creager, Justice Donely, Matt Hampton, Faythe Hernan-dez, Devon Jones, Matt Kempher, Quinn McIntosh, Jessica Minturn, Sara Ruf-enacht, Abby Schmunk, Derek Schuette, Xena Smith, Audrey Thacker, Claudia We-ber, and Liz Morrow.

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AVERY LYNN ALDRICHEdon, Ohio

April 7, 2011Bo & Tracy (Livensparger) Aldrich

Grandparents:Greg & Carrie Livensparger, Edon

Pam Wyse & Tim Cliffton, Edgerton Phil & Teri Aldrich, Edon

Karen & Matt Lowell, Swanton

HANK DENNIS ANDEWSWauseon, Ohio

November 3, 2012Tyson Andrews & Jenna Teal

Grandparents:Gene & Shannon Burkholder, Wauseon

Cal & Barb Teal, LyonsRod & Michelle Andrews, Napoleon

GUNNER BOWEN ALDRICHEdon, Ohio

February 12, 2009Bo & Tracy (Livensparger) Aldrich

Grandparents:Greg & Carrie Livensparger, Edon

Pam Wyse & Tim Cliffton, EdgertonPhil & Teri Aldrich, Edon

Matt & Karen Lowell, Swanton

NOAH HENRY ANDRESStryker, Ohio

September 29, 2011Adam & Melissa (Henry) Andres

Grandparents:Gary & MaryJo Andres, ToledoCarl & Colleen Henry, Bryan

LEVI ARMSTRONGWest Unity, OHJune 29, 2012

Dusty & Teena (Heisey) ArmstrongGrandparents:

Steve & Renee Heisey, West Unity, Clair & Dyann Armstrong, Wauseon

BRAYLEE SHAE APPELWest Unity, OhioFebruary 5, 2013

Linsi Williams & Emmanual AppelGrandparents:

Robert & Vicki Williams, Stryker Tom & Deanna Appel, Stryker

ZEA ARMSTRONGWauseon, OhioJune 21, 2008

Patrick & Alyssa (Ruiz) ArmstrongGrandparents:

Vincent & Sandy Bedsole, Wauseon

MADISON MICHELLE BAKEREdon, Ohio

November 24, 2008John & Jessica (Joice) Baker

Grandparents:Marc Joice, Montpelier, Ronnie Baker, Edon

Debra & Paul Green, Edon, Darlene & Ray Calvin, Montpelier

AVEREY MARIAH BLEVINSStryker, Ohio

December 13, 2010Dustin & Crystal (Zuver) Blevins

Grandparents:David Zuver, Archbold, Becky Zuver, Stryker,

Larry & Kathy Davis, StrykerMickey & Jen Blevins, Bryan

KAMRYN ELIZABETH BLACKLowell, MichiganJune 22, 2012

Brett & Darcy (Lillemon) BlackGrandparents:

Garry & Delores Lillemon, West UnityJohn & Sue Black, Saranac, MI

BRYCE ALAN BLACKLowell, Michigan

December 17, 2007Brett & Darcy (Lillemon) Black

Grandparents:Garry & Delores Lillemon, West Unity

John & Sue Black, Saranac, MI

MAKAYLA GRACE BLACKLowell, Michigan

November 16, 2009Brett & Darcy (Lillemon) Black

Grandparents:Garry & Delores Lillemon, West Unity

John & Sue Black, Saranac, MI

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TRISTAN HARWELL BURKHOLDER Wauseon, OhioApril 16, 2009

Tom & Erica (Baughman) BurkholderGrandparents:

John & Joanna Burkholder of Wauseon Bruce & Judy Baughman of West Salem

EMMA ROSE BURKHOLDER Wauseon, Ohio

January 21, 2013Tom & Erica (Baughman) Burkholder

Grandparents:John & Joanna Burkholder of Wauseon Bruce & Judy Baughman of West Salem

KATELYN VALORIE BRATTONWauseon, OhioAugust 4, 2012

Jason & Lisa (Baldwin) BrattonGrandparents:

Scott & Liana Baldwin, Wauseon, OhioWoody & Vicki Bratton, Wauseon, Ohio

Great Grandparent: Doris Baldwin, Wauseon, Ohio

OLIVIA GRACE BOYLANNapoleon, Ohio

December 22, 2012Rachel Rochefort & Joshua Boylan

Grandparents:Robert Rochefort, Wauseon

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November 26, 2012Dustin & Lindsay (Curry) Counterman

Grandparents:Barb & Lyle Curry, Edon, Ohio

Tammy & Spark Counterman, Angola, IN

AIZLYNN ELISE CORONADOWauseon, OhioMay 26, 2007

Felipe & Michelle CoronadoGrandparents:

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AVA CLAIRE CORONADOWauseon, OhioJune 16, 2009

Felipe & Michelle CoronadoGrandparents:

Margaret VanGunten, WauseonFelipe & Amy Coronado, Wauseon

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November 15, 2012Felipe & Michelle Coronado

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November 17, 2007Matt & Jeana (Meister) Cox

Grandparents:Lowell & Janice Cox, Fayette

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ALEXANDER WAYNE COXFayette, Ohio

December 30, 2010Matt & Jeana (Meister) Cox

Grandparents:Lowell & Janice Cox, Fayette

John & Jacquie Meister, Waldron, MI

TROY DISBROEdon, Ohio

January 2, 2012Adam & Jennifer (Carr) Disbro

Grandparents:Archie & Cindy Carr, Deshler, Ohio

Peggy & Tim Disbro, Edon, Ohio

JOEL STARR DOHNERMontpelier Ohio

September 5, 2007Jason & Torrey (Bernath) Dohner

Grandparents:John & Lisa Dohner, Montpelier

Sandy Bernath, Montpelier

ALEX CLARKE Oscoda, Michigan

May 9, 2009Sean & Jen (Vollmer) Clarke

Grandparents:Doug & Karen Vollmer, Wauseon

Peg & Craig Clarke, Oscoda, Michigan

EMMA CLARKE Oscoda, Michigan

July 12, 2012Sean & Jen (Vollmer) Clarke

Grandparents:Doug & Karen Vollmer, Wauseon

Peg & Craig Clarke, Oscoda, Michigan

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SOPHIE GRAY FISHERBryan, OhioJuly 8, 2011

Brandon & Maggie (Flynn) FisherGrandparents:

John & Sue Flynn, Edon, Roxana Nester, Edon, Timothy & Judy Fisher, Whitehouse

CARLY RENEE FERGUSONFayette, Ohio

March 2, 2010Jason & Lindsey (Opdycke) Ferguson

Grandparents:Butch & Linda Opdycke; Paula Ferguson

& The Late Glennis Ferguson

COLIN FIGGINSMontpelier, OhioJanuary 3, 2011

Frank & Heather (Dorinski) FigginsGrandparents:

Lisa Dorinski, Pioneer; Maryellen Figgins, New Port Richey Florida;

John Figgins, Edon

JOEL AIDEN JEFFREY FOSTERDefiance, OhioMarch 4, 2009

Rob & Amy (Baldwin) FosterGrandparents:

Scott & Liana Baldwin, WauseonGreat Grandma: Doris Baldwin, Wauseon

JACK TRISTEN FOSTERDefiance, OhioMay 30, 2010

Rob & Amy (Baldwin) FosterGrandparents:

Scott & Liana Baldwin, WauseonGreat Grandma: Doris Baldwin, Wauseon

JASPER MIGS FRUTHArchbold,

February 17, 2011Trevor and Leah Fruth

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Glenn & Mabel Ann Kauffman; Mark Petersen; Bob & Bonnie Eis;

Helen Petersen

BROOKLYNN DAWN GRABERBowling Green, OhioDecember 21, 2010

Brett & Ashley (Fintel) GraberGrandparents:

Wes & Pam Graber, WauseonDave & Bonnie Fintel, Custar

MATEO MIGUEL GOMEZStryker, Ohio

September 1, 2009Miguel Gomez & Christine Huard

Grandparents:Pedro & Esther Gomez, Stryker

Roger & Connie Huard, Edgerton

RACHEL KATHERINE GEHRINGBryan, OH

March 21, 2008Jason & Kristina (Widener) Gehring

Grandparents:Christopher Gehring (dec)Katherine Widener (dec)

SAMANTHA MAE GRIMMAlvordton, OhioJanuary 2, 2012

Stan & Kris (Youse) GrimmGrandparents:

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MARLEIGH JO GARZAEdgerton, OH

February 7, 2010Ashley Garza

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March 1, 2012Devin & Stacy (Livensparger) Hake

Grandparents:Jon & Vicki Hake, Edon

Greg & Carrie Livensparger, EdonTim Cliffton & Pam Wyse, Edgerton

KAYSON JAMES DOWNSWest Unity, OhioOctober 21, 2011

Jade DownsGrandparents:

Tim & Shannon Heath, West Unity

TAYLA GRACE DOHNERMontpelier Ohio January 3, 2011

Jason & Torrey (Bernath) DohnerGrandparents:

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Griffin & Dana (Morello) HurdGrandparents:

Ray & Monica Hurd, EdonButch & Jeanie Morello, McDonald, OH

KARLEE ISABELLA HILLARDMontpelier, Ohio

September 8, 2010Ronald & Shawna Hillard, Jr

Grandparents:Shannon Brown, Montpelier

Ron & Carolyn Hillard, Sr, Montpelier

BRAYDEE JO HATFIELDWest Unity, OhioOctober 19, 2012

Brittnee Hatfield & Trevor TownsGrandparents:

Shelley Hatfield, Jeff Hatfield, Tim and Kim Towns, all of West Unity

RONIN BURTON HAWKArchbold, OHMay 31, 2010

Robert & Amberly (Schweinhagen) HawkGrandparents:

Alan & Kellie Schweinhagen, ArchboldConsuelo & Steven Castrejon, Kingfisher

PAISLEY QUINN HERMANEdon, Ohio

February 2, 2011Matt & Allison (Hurd) Herman

Grandparents:Ray & Monica Hurd, Edon

Vincent & Jean Herman, Edgerton

ZAILEE RAYNE JOHNSONWest Unity, OhioJune 16, 2011

Josh & Jody JohnsonGrandparents:

Jim & Sandy Jones, Mark & Sheila (King) Bowers, Lyle & Nancy (Mick) Myers,

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ADELAIDE ROSE JURACKPemberville, Ohio

April 18, 2012Dan Jurack & Kimberly Miller

Grandparents:Peggy Miller, Ron Miller, Sandy Jurack,

Ann Marie Jurack & the late John Jurack

THEO LINEHAN JIMENEZStryker, OhioMay 24, 2011

Jesse & Kate (Linehan) JimenezGrandparents:

Dan & Jill Miller, PettisvilleMike & Denise Linehan, Powell, OhioRaul & Lidia Jimenez, Austin, Texas

DEXTER AARON KANNELMontpelier, OhioMarch 25, 2011

Chris & Michelle KannelGrandparents:

Mike & Sue Kannel, Montpelier Ray & Carol Marion, Covington, Ohio

ISABELLA LYNN HOFFMANMontpelier, OhioJanuary 30, 2013

Matt & Christie HoffmanGrandparents:

Maurice & Cathie Batt, MontpelierNorm & Carol Hoffman, West Unity

XAVIER SCOTT HALESylvania, OhioJune 12, 2008

Justin & Jamie (Allomong) HaleGrandparents:

Randy & Connie Allomong

DEMI SUE HANCOCKWest Unity, OhioFebruary 2, 2013

Jason Hancock & Amy LoweGrandparents:

Denny & Sue Lowe, Lyons,Mike Hancock, Stryker,

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MADDOX L. KROTZERRaleigh, North Carolina

August 4, 2008Ty & Alana (Sharps) Krotzer

Grandparents:Hal & Sue Krotzer, Raleigh, NC

Louis & Alonia Sharps, Upper Marlboro, MO

ZARIAH LYNNE KESSLERWauseon, Ohio

January 10, 2013Jacob Kessler & Renea St.Clair

Grandparents:Laura & Kevin Kessler, Wauseon

Evelyn & Terry Weiker, Wayne Ohio

SOPHIA MARIE KINGMontpelier, OhioOctober 4, 2012

Hollie Hernandez & Trent KingGrandparents:

Noe & Tammy Hernandez, Montpelier, Ohio

PARKER ALEXANDER LIVENSPARGERWest Unity, Ohio

10/27/2012Tabbatha Downs & Cody Livensparger

Grandparents:Dave & Gwyn Livensparger, West Unity

Jay & Cindy Downs, Montpelier

CARTER ALLYN LUCEEdon, Ohio

June 3, 2008Allyn & MaKenzie (Pinkham) Luce

Grandparents:JoAnn & the late Jerry Luce, Edon, Walt & Joni Pinkham, Albion, MI

LAKER ALLEN LLOYDStryker, Ohio

November 9, 2010Nick & Laci (Williams) Lloyd

Grandparents:Robert & Vicki Williams

Rick & Sue Lloyd, Stryker

MALI SOPHIA LILLEMONDefiance, OhioMay 17, 2012

Chad & Sharon (Westrick) LillemonGrandparents:

Garry & Delores Lillemon and Daniel & Susan Westrick

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February 21, 2011Allyn & MaKenzie (Pinkham) Luce

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ALLY CIERA KESSLERFayette, Ohio

September 17, 2010Jason & Kortney (Nofziger) Kessler

Grandparents:Tim & Vickie Nofziger, West Unity

Roger & Kim Kessler, Fayette

KHLOEY LEANN KESSLERWauseon, Ohio

October 16, 2012Ben Kessler & Kimberly Smith

Grandparents:Kevin & Laura Kessler, WauseonBrenda & Dale Smith II, Bradner

OLIVIA GRACE KANNELMontpelier, OhioAugust 26, 2008

Chris & Michelle KannelGrandparents:

Mike & Sue Kannel, Montpelier Ray & Carol Marion, Covington, Ohio


MORGAN AVERY MCCLELLANHurricane, West Virginia

February 3, 2008Trent & Hope (Collier) McClellan

Grandparents:Kenneth & Patsy Collier, West Unity,

Jim McClellan, Cottageville, WVSherri McClellan, Ripley, WV

SLOANE LILLY MCCLELLANHurricane, West Virginia

April 18, 2010Trent & Hope (Collier) McClellan

Grandparents:Kenneth & Patsy Collier, West Unity,

Jim McClellan, Cottageville, WVSherri McClellan, Ripley, WV

AISLINN NORA MCGEEMontpelier, OhioOctober 25, 2009

Dan & Erin (Michael) McGeeGrandparents:

Ric & Kelly Michael, Montpelier

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A wee bit of heaven drifted down from above-A handful of happiness, a heart full of love.

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CONNER THOMAS MEYERWauseon, Ohio

January 23, 2013Tyler & Emily (Villalvos) Meyer

Grandparents:Ed & Lisa Villalovos, ArchboldBrian & Shay Meyer, Wauseon

DYLAN NOECKERWest Unity, Ohio

December 18, 2011Lyndell & Rita (Heisey) Noecker

Grandparents:Steve & Renee Heisey, West Unity

Richard & Sylvia Noecker, Bethel, PA

COLLIN NOECKERWest Unity, OhioAugust 6, 2007

Lyndell & Rita (Heisey) NoeckerGrandparents:

Steve & Renee Heisey, West UnityRichard & Sylvia Noecker, Bethel, PA

SYDNEY NOECKERWest Unity, OhioOctober 30, 2009

Lyndell & Rita (Heisey) NoeckerGrandparents:

Steve & Renee Heisey, West UnityRichard & Sylvia Noecker, Bethel, PA

KENDAL RENE NULLWest Unity, OhioOctober 23, 2011

Mark & Ashlee (Hatfield) NullGrandparents:

Shelley Hatfield, Dawn Courtaway, Jeff & Tina Hatfield, all of West Unity

HENRY SCOTT OBERLINStryker, OhioJuly 31, 2012

Scott C. & Amy Oberlin

CALLEN JAMES PARTEE-CASSIDYWashington, DC

January 16, 2013Erin Partee & Matt Cassidy

Grandparents:Rick & Trudy Partee, Stryker

Will Gray & Sandy Shelpman, Pittsburgh, PADan Cassidy, Pittsburgh, PA

JACKSON PERRYPhoenix, ArizonaApril 28, 2012

Josh & Cari PerryGrandparents:

Dennis & Diane Perry, Phoenix, AZGr. Grandparents:

Wilma Perry

DALTON LEE MEYERSWest Unity, Ohio

September 17, 2012Dustin & Anissa Meyers

Grandparents:Dan & Deb Meyers, West Unity

Judy Anderson & Charlie Ruhl, Adrian, MILarry & Kelly Anderson, Blissfield, MI

ARIA JASPER MIKLOVICWest Unity, Ohio

June 5, 2011Jeremy & Andrea (Moor) Miklovic

Grandparents:Steve & Jean Moor, West Unity

Ron & Linda Miklovic, North BaltimoreJohn & Toni Messersmith, Findlay

ALEXANDER MILLERFayetteville, NC

September 6, 2012Dustin & Katie (Lee) Miller

Grandparents:Stephanie Miller, Wauseon

Sonya Hale, Wauseon

AUBREE MAESYN MIKLOVICWest Unity, Ohio

June 5, 2011Jeremy & Andrea (Moor) Miklovic

Grandparents:Steve & Jean Moor, West Unity

Ron & Linda Miklovic, North BaltimoreJohn & Toni Messersmith, Findlay

AVA MARY MILLERPemberville, OhioAugust 24, 2010

Jeff & Shelly (Fox) MillerGrandparents:

Jeff & Lori Miller, WauseonDick & Cindy Fox, Pemberville, OH

ALLI NICOLE MEYERSPioneer, Ohio

November 12, 2012Dustin & Kristy (Lashaway) Meyers

Grandparents:Doug & Pat Lashaway, Pioneer

Rich & Deb Meyers, Pioneer


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NEVAEH LEEANN SHIPLEYSalem, Ohio

January 5, 2011Dan & Krystal (Buell) Shipley

Grandparents:Butch & Rhonda Buell, Edon

SAVANNAH JAYNE SHIPLEYSalem, Ohio

September 7, 2012Dan & Krystal (Buell) Shipley

Grandparents:Butch & Rhonda Buell, Edon

DEAN KEITH SHINDLEDECKERStryker, Ohio

November 15, 2007Tad & Susan (Eberle) Shindledecker

Grandparents:Keith & Marlene Eberle, Defiance Sharon Shindledecker, Stryker Pete Shindledecker, Edgerton

PEYTON ANN SCHAFFNERFayette, OhioApril 11, 2012

Jerry & Beth (Fruchey) SchaffnerGrandparents:

Donna Mae Schaffner, FayetteKathy Fruchey, Fayette

LEAH FAITH SIEBENALERBlakeslee, OhioAugust 29, 2011

Justin & Kim (Sullivan) SiebenalerGrandparents:

Jim & Colleen Siebenaler, EdonLarry Sullivan, St. Marys

NATALIE SIEBENALERBlakeslee, Ohio

September 27, 2009Justin & Kim (Sullivan) Siebenaler

Grandparents:Jim & Colleen Siebenaler, Edon

Larry Sullivan, St. Marys

HOPE SIEBENALERBlakeslee, Ohio

May 9, 2007Justin & Kim (Sullivan) Siebenaler

Grandparents:Jim & Colleen Siebenaler, Edon

Larry Sullivan, St. Marys

OLIVIA PUEHLERWauseon, Ohio

October 15, 2010Cacey PuehlerGrandparents:

Ben & Heather Puehler, WauseonDave & Julie Canter, Sandusky

EMMITT NICKOLAS RAMOSMontpelier, OhioFebruary 9, 2011

Nick & Melissa (Franks) RamosGrandparents:

Charlie & Linda Franks, FayetteHenry & Deb Ramos, Fayette

BELLA LEIGH RAMOSMontpelier, Ohio

December 19, 2007Nick & Melissa (Franks) Ramos

Grandparents:Charlie & Linda Franks, Fayette

Henry & Deb Ramos, Fayette

BRAXTON LYNN ROBARGE West Unity/Fayette, Ohio

January 29, 2012Derek Robarge & Hannah Shaffer

Grandparents:Larry & Deb Robarge, West UnityJeremy & Susan Shaffer, Fayette

BROOKLYN ELIZABETH ROBARGEWest Unity/Fayette, Ohio

January 29, 2012Derek Robarge & Hannah Shaffer

Grandparents:Larry & Deb Robarge, West UnityJeremy & Susan Shaffer, Fayette

ZANDER C RUNKELWest Unity, Ohio

April 4, 2007Cory & Jessica (Hullinger) Runkel

Grandparents:Steve & JoAnn Skiles, West Unity

Jerry Hullinger, Dorothy Kimpel, Edgerton

KENLEY ANN ROUTTWest Unity, Ohio

July 16, 2007James & Melissa (Laser) Routt

Grandparents:Jim & Doris Laser, West Unity

Frank & Judy Routt, West Unity

LILLY MICHELLE ROGERFayette, Ohio

August 21, 2009Jay Roger & Laura Walker

Grandparents:Brad & Betty Whetro, Fayette

Dan & Charlotte Roger, Plymouth, MIBill & Melanie Cavazos, Morenci, MI


REGINA ELISABETH SPONSLERMontpelier, OhioAugust 8, 2010

Shannon SponslerGrandparents:

Steve & Joyce Reader, Saint Paris, OH

ADELYN GRACE SUFFELMontpelier, Ohio

June 9, 2010Levi & Erica (Heeres) Suffel

Grandparents:DeWayne Suffel I & Peggy Suffel, Montpelier

Doug & Ranae Heeres, Fayette

GABRIEL CHRISTIAN STONERAnna, Ohio

August 31, 2011Eric & Laura (Mickelson) Stoner

Grandparents:Mike & Nancy Mickelson, Stryker,

Dale & Marilyn Stoner, Stryker

ASHER LEVI SUFFELMontpelier, OhioMarch 29, 2009

Levi & Erica (Heeres) SuffelGrandparents:

DeWayne Suffel I & Peggy Suffel, Montpelier Doug & Ranae Heeres, Fayette

TURNER BRYAN SUFFELMontpelier, Ohio

November 02, 2011Levi & Erica (Heeres) Suffel

Grandparents:DeWayne Suffel I & Peggy Suffel, Montpelier

Doug & Ranae Heeres, Fayette

SAVANNAH THOMPSONWest Unity, OhioOctober 20, 2009

Dana & Julie ThompsonGrandparents:

Crystal Hamp, West UnityKen & Kathy King, West Unity

Doug & Diana Thompson, West Mansfield

ERIK THOMPSONWest Unity, OhioAugust 28, 2012

Dana & Julie ThompsonGrandparents:

Crystal Hamp, West UnityKen & Kathy King, West Unity

Doug & Diana Thompson, West Mansfield

CARSON DANIEL VOLLMERHolgate, Ohio

January 14, 2013Daniel & Nancy (Coressel) Vollmer

Grandparents:Chris & Marcy Coressel, Doug & Karen VollmerGr. Grandparents: Gordon & Betty Domeck,

Orra & Jean Vollmer & Pauline Coressel

HALLE MARIE WEISRaleigh, North Carolina

January 22, 2009Aaron & Jessie (Krotzer) Weis

Grandparents:Sue & Hal Krotzer, Raleigh, NC, Barb & Gary King, West Unity

BRAYDEN BRADLEY WHETROWest Unity, OhioJanuary 9, 2012

Staci WhetroGrandparents:

Tom & Val Engel, West UnityGr. Grandparents: Joanne Whetro, West Unity

Darrell & Evelyn Engel, Wauseon

KENNEDY MONROE WOOLACEStryker, OhioJuly 6, 2011

Kody & Sara (Rohlf) WoolaceGrandparents:

Jeff & Sue Woolace, StrykerKenneth (Butch) & Tina Rohlf, Oakwood

COLTON WEISRaleigh, North Carolina

September 1, 2011Aaron & Jessie (Krotzer) Weis

Grandparents:Sue & Hal Krotzer, Raleigh, NC, Barb & Gary King, West Unity


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BRAYDEN ALLEN TALBOTTWest Unity, Ohio

July 24, 2010Lance & Justin (Hausch) Talbott

Grandparents:Mark & Julie Hausch, West Unity

Great Grandparents: Chuck & Joann Hausch, West Unity, Tom & Joyce Sauber, Fayette, Don & Dana Beaverson, Fayette

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THESE LITTLE ONES BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

284 Babies Were Delivered and

Welcomed Home in 2012 at New Beginnings

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Jayla HugDaughter of Justin & Jennifer Hug

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