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Don's Automotive Group Undergoes Renovations
Fulton & Williams Counties See Decreasing Unemployment Numbers

By: Chelsie Firestone THE REPORTER After seeing a significant spike in unemployment in January, both Fulton and Williams County have finally seen unemployment numbers lowering to where they were in December of 2012. Fulton County, which went from 7.6% up to 10.5% between January and February, is now down to 7.4%. Williams County has seen the same trend. Rising two full points from 6.8% to 8.8% between December and January, the county unemployment rate finally came back down to 6.7% in May. These numbers have helped Williams County retain its position as 54th in the state in regards to unemployment and Fulton County to move up 11 spots from 21st to 32nd between March and May. While this may seem to be a turn in the right direction for a struggling economy, it should be noted that the trend has not been necessarily shared state-wide or nationally. The unemployment rate for Ohio, which rose from 6.7% to 7.0% between December and January, has stayed consistently at the 7.0% mark with very little fluctuation. While both Fulton County and Williams County have seen decreasing unemployment rates since the spike in January, 55 of Ohios 88 counties saw an increase in unemployment between April and May. These statistics seem to indicate that the growth in both Williams and Fulton Counties has not been seen across the Ohio as a whole, which saw its total number of unemployed grow from 400,000 to 405,000 between April and May. Some improvement has been seen nationally, with Mays unemployment being back to the 7.6% mark that it held in December before rising to 7.9% in January. All in all, five counties saw unemployment rates below 5.5% in May. Mercer County (4.3%), which has consistently held the best unemployment rates in the state, Holmes (4.7%), Delaware (4.9%), Auglaize (5.1%), and Union (5.2%). In comparison, six counties saw rates above 10.0%. Pike County (11.9%), continuing to languish with the worst unemployment rates in the state, Meigs (11.1%), Scioto (11.0%), Adams (10.6%), Jefferson (10.3%), and Morgan (10.1%). Statistical summaries this article is based upon can be found at http://ohiolmi. com/laus/releases.htm. Readers looking for employment or to learn more about unemployment benefits and training are also encouraged to visit www.ohiomeansjobs.com. Chelsie Firestone can be reached at publisher@thevillagereporter.com
NEW LOOK .... Dons Automotive Group at 720 North Shoop Avenue, is planning a grand reopening/open house to celebrate the dealerships recent renovations. From noon until closing, Thursday, July 11, visitors can enjoy some snacks or take a tour and notice the addition of an Enterprise Rent-A-Car office along with major changes to the showroom, service and customer waiting areas. President Don Hayati said $600,000 was invested in the dealership, which opened its doors 13 years ago. By: Tristan Crowe THE REPORTER One local car dealership took a page from the HGTV network playbook and did some major renovations. Dons Automotive Group, located at 720 North Shoop Avenue, completed $600,000 in renovations, which included the addition of an Enterprise Rent-A-Car office, renovation of the service drive through and parts retail areas. The customer-waiting lounge now offers visitors visual entertainment in the form of a 65-inch TV. An iPad was installed for children. Write-up service stations, the service managers office, and work areas for service technicians also received a facelift. A secondary overhead door and wall was installed in the service area so customers coming in for service will not see the actual inner workings of the garage, which houses 14 car lifts and the capacity to work on 28 cars. The showroom, says President Don Hayati, got a fresh coat of paint while the outside of the building received the new uniform look of most General Motors dealerships. We installed the aluminum tiles onto the building, which is used on most of the participating GM dealerships, Hayati said. We were not forced to do the renovations, but felt it was time to make a change. GM, says Hayati, offers an incentive called the EBE program (Essential Brand Element), where the automaker gives the dealership a small stipend when it adds more inventory. The stipend is normally placed for future projects at the dealership, says Hayati. Overall, with the stipends, GM has probably paid for about one-third of the renovations, Hayati said. GM expects about 70 percent of other dealerships to do renovations. The former Wagner Motors LLC. building and lot is no stranger to renovations. As far back as 2002, the dealership was undergoing mild facelifts. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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Wauseon Board of Education Passes Financial & Personnel Matters Black Swamp Arts Council Recognizes Scholarship Recipients Following Too Closely Is Leading Cause Of Crashes Fulton County Veterans Service Office To Host Open House Firefighters Memorial Complete Fulton County Special Olympics: Summer Games
June 2013 Brings Normal Temperatures & Significant Rainfall To The Area
rounds of severe weather and heavy rainfall. According to the monthly climatology report from the National Weather Service in North Webster, Indiana (KIWX), the average monthly temperature for the month past was 70.4 degrees, which was just 0.3 degrees above normal. This ranked as the 57th coldest June on record since 1913. The highest temperature this month was 90 on the 22nd. This marked the first 90 degree day at Fort Wayne in 2013. This marked a noticeable difference from June 2012, which saw 12 days where the temperature was 90 degrees, including a record-setting 106 on June 28. The coldest temperature for June, 2013 was 47 on the third and fourth. Precipitation for the month was 5.91 inches, which was 1.75 inches above normal. This ranked as the eighth wettest June on record, 2.64 inches short of the record set in 2000. Measurable precipitation this month was recorded on 15 days while a trace or more was recorded on 18 days. An inch of precipitation or more was recorded on 2 days this month at the KFWA recording station in Fort Wayne, with the highest daily precipitation total of 1.28 inches on the 12th. The weather pattern became significantly more active in the latter part of the month, with a tornadic thunderstorm detected in Williams County opening the show on June 19. The last week of June was almost a daily exercise of keeping a close tab on the skies. According to KIWX, it began when scattered showers and thunderstorms fired on the afternoons during the weekend of June 22 and 23. These storm were quick-developing and for the most part, non-severe and relatively short-lived in nature. A few of the storms did become severe on June 22nd, producing damaging wind gusts as the storms collapsed. One of these storms slammed into Fayette on the afternoon of the 22nd, causing widespread tree damage as reported in the June 26 edition of the Advance Reporter. On the early morning of June 24, a small cluster of thunderstorms formed over eastern Nebraska. They continued an eastward march throughout the day, intensifying in eastern Iowa near a surface front, and strengthened as they moved east into northern Illinois. As they traveled east across northern Illinois into the late afternoon hours, the quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) matured into a strong bow echo due to the presence of moderate instability and moisture inflow from the south. The line progressed into Indiana and produced wind damage as it moved east. The bow echo began to weaken as it moved into north central Indiana as instability decreased and shear was relatively weak. The line also became outflow dominant with the strongest wind gusts occurring ahead of the actual storm. In some cases, the outflow produced 50-60 mph winds and sporadic tree damage. By the time it arrived in our area, the northern end of the bow had all but died out. On June 25, storms began firing along an existing outflow boundary in southern Michigan, and slowly moved southeastward into northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. Additional storms formed west and south of this line as an upper CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
NASTY! ... This AWIPS Vertically Integrated Liquid scan from June 23 shows a 50,000 foot severe thunderstorm tower between Wauseon and Delta, producing heavy rain and half-inch hail. By: Timothy Kays THE REPORTER / WEATHER EDITOR Think back twelve months. Remember when we were locked in what became known as the Drought of 2012? Remember when we were entrenched in a heat wave that saw temperatures hit the triple digit mark? Remember seeing farmers plowing under a corn crop that was withering and dying in the field from a lack of rainfall? What a difference a year has made! June of 2013 started with cooler temperatures and below normal rainfall, then ended with a week of above normal temperatures and several
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WAUSEON AREA OBITUARIES

Harold W. Schultz (1937-2013)
Harold W. Schultz, age 76 years, of Pettisville, passed away suddenly Friday, June 28, 2013, at his farm home. He was born January 10, 1937, near Archbold, the son of Walter and Martha (Kutzli) Schultz. He married Ruth Ann Lee on October 16, 1970 and she preceded him in death on May 4, 1995. A lifelong resident of the Pettisville area, he worked at the former Lubill Bros. Livestock Auction, and later at Yoder & Frey. He enjoyed Antique Tractors and Farm Shows. He previously attended St. Johns Christian Church and Pettisville Missionary Church. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Kathryn (John) Graber of Archbold; a brother-in-law, Kenneth (Virginia) Lee of Archbold; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife. The family suggests that memorials be given to Fulton County Meals on Wheels.
Allan G. Seigneur (1936-2013)

Allan G. Seigneur, age 76, of Wauseon, passed away at his home unexpectedly Monday morning, July 1, 2013. He was born on August 9, 1936 in Wauseon; one of six children to the late Clarence Seigneur and Bertha (Whitcomb) Seigneur. Allan graduated from Wauseon High School in 1954 and later married Eileen Moore at Shiloh Christian Union Church on December 22, 1956. From this marriage they were blessed with three children, Gary (Cheryll) Seigneur of Delta, Michael (Jolene) Seigneur of Wauseon and Ginger Seigneur of San Diego, CA. Allan was a mechanic by trade; owning and operating Als Sales and Service for over 30 years. Some of his fondest hobbies included gardening, flying radio controlled airplanes and woodworking; most of all spending quality time with his family. In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his grandchildren, Matthew Seigneur, Jacquelyn (Whitney) Stamm, Briana, Kyle and Cassandra Rieman. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Arnold, Calvin and Leslie Seigneur, Mary Seigneur and Chrystal Craig. Those wishing a show of sympathy are asked to consider contributions to Beulah United Methodist Church or a charity of the donors choice in his memory. Please visit our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com to send condolences to Allans family.
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Eugeania Johnson (1937-2013)

Eugeania Johnson, age 75, joined her husband (Bob) in heaven on Wednesday June 26, 2013 in her home surrounded by her girls she suffered from a long-term illness. Prior to retirement she served the community as a school crossing guard for 20 years. She stood on the corner of Elm Street and Shoop Ave. She was very passionate about her job and enjoyed helping the children not only in crossing the street, also with a mitten or zipper now and again. Jean was born on July 5, 1937 to Donald (Don) and Elizabeth (Betty) (Bittle) Bishop. On November 5, 1955 Jean married her high school sweetheart, Robert (Bob). They enjoyed 55 years of marriage. Jean was an active member in the First Christian Church and loved to work the chicken pie supper. Baking the chicken pie was her specialty. The tradition started with her mother teaching her and she continued the tradition by proudly teaching her daughters. To continue her love for the church she volunteered her time in the thrift sale and any other church function that she was needed. Surviving are four daughters; Melanie (Bruce) Meyer, Marcia (David) Pike, Cheri (Rob) Durbin, Robin (Mark) Pollock, grandchildren; Ben (Leslie) Meyer, Ann (Don) Baker, Jr., Nichole (Steve) Waxler, Dustin (Ashley) Demaline, Lance Demaline, Dana (Shawna) Demaline, Robert Durbin, Rebecca Durbin, Darcie (Justin) Anderson, Josie Pike, Brian Pike and 10 great-grandchildren. Besides her Parents she was preceded in death by her husband Bob; son, Robert Donald Jr., son-in-law, Bruce Meyer; and two sisters, Elaine Tanner and Eleanor Frey. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the First Christian Church to aid in new equipment, so the community can enjoy many more chicken pie suppers.
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Robert R. Kinsman (1938-2013)
Robert R. Kinsman, age 74, of Delta passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg with his loving wife Judy by his side. Bob was born November 26, 1938 in Wauseon to the late Charles Kinsman Sr. and Mable (Gillespie) Kinsman. He graduated from Wauseon High School in 1957. Bob and Judy Santee were united in marriage in Lyons, Ohio on May 2, 1964 and enjoyed 49 years together. Bobs early occupations included truck driving, plumbing, farming and helping his brother Merlin at Kinsman Propane. Most of his career was devoted to being with the maintenance department of Pike Delta York School System; where he served 30 years. Bob enjoyed gambling, cards, camping and cooking out over the camp fire. Bob and his wife Judy also served as foster parents and opened their home to exchange students over the years. He was also a charter member of the Delta Fraternal Order of Eagles. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Judy; son, JaWilliam Bill MacLeod, 55, of Mentor, Ohio, formerly son (Heather) Kinsman of Arizona; brother, Merlin (Sue) of Wauseon, died Wednesday, June 25, 2013 in Mentor. Kinsman of Archbold; grandchildren, Lauren and Harper Kinsman; loving nieces and nephews and all his friends, including those from the Delta Barn Restaurant, where Gary A. Reamsnyder, 62, of Lake Panasoffkee, FL died he was a loyal customer. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death on March 14, 2013 in Leesburg, FL. He was born March by his brothers, Charles Jr., George and Floyd Kinsman 28, 1950 in Wauseon to Robert and Thelma (Strayer) and infant brother and sister, Clarence and Helen. Reamsnyder. In lieu of flowers, contributions are encouraged to be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551, American Cancer Society, Joan R. McWatters, age 83, of Wauseon, passed away 740 Commerce Dr., Suite B, Perrysburg, OH 43551 or Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. The American Diabetes Foundation, 6800 West Central Avenue, D-1, Toledo, OH 43617 in Bobs memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.
Letters To The Editor

Dear Editor: I want to thank you for the publicity you helped with for the food drives that took place in Wauseon, Defiance, Edon, and Edgerton over the weekend. The feedback I am getting is AMAZING and I was hoping there is a way to get a public thank you out there to thank everyone for the GREAT support we received. Hundreds of families will be able to have a meal thanks to all the community support we received. I want to thank not only you for the publicity but the public for opening their hearts so wide over the weekend. Wauseon received over $1400 in food donations. Defiance had over $900 in food donations, and Edon and Edgerton also had great success gathering much needed supplies together for their food pantries as well and that would not have been possible without the GREAT communities us scouts call home. Thank you VERY much! Sincerely, Elise Marks Dear Editor: Sid Crosby, NHL superstar, suffered a season ending concussion during the 2011 Winter Classic. For the next 9 months he was treated by some of the finest neurologists in the country, yet recovery was stalled. With his career on the line, Sid seeks out a chiropractic neurologist and achieves immediate results. The worlds #1 hockey players career is saved. A fluke? Not on your life! Chiropractors specially trained in neurology and sports medicine have been achieving envious results with sports injuries for years. In recognition of chiropractics benefits House Bill 59 was written giving doctors of chiropractic the right to treat and release high school concussed athletes; a bill that was overwhelmingly supported by both the House and the Senate. However, in a surprising move, Kasich line-item vetoed chiropractic from the bill. This move can only be interpreted as bowing to special interest influence. The people most affected by this travesty are our kids. It is a sad day knowing that political influence is more important than good public policy. Sincerely, James Williams
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Following Too Closely Is Leading Cause Of Crashes In 2012

Defiance - Have you ever been tailgated by an impatient, inattentive or aggressive driver? Motorists failing to maintain an assured clear distance (ACDA) or following too closely was the primary factor in 65,580 crashes in 2012. Of these crashes, 58 people were killed and 18,552 were injured. That is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging all motorists to ensure a safe distance between their vehicle and the vehicle in front of them. Ohio Revised Code states drivers should allow enough space between their vehicle and another vehicle ahead so an overtaking motor vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger. If a driver is traveling 65 mph, they are traveling approximately 95 feet-per-second. In three seconds you have traveled nearly the length of a football field. The average person takes approximately three-quarters of a second to perceive a hazard and an additional threequarters of a second to react by applying the brakes, turning the wheel or whatever action they deem necessary to avoid the hazard. Traveling at 65 mph, in 1.5 seconds the driver has traveled a little more than 142 feet. Do the math - if that driver was following too closely, there is no time for them to stop before they hit the rear end of the vehicle in front of them, said Lt. Kevin Thomas, Defiance Post Commander. That is why it is important to always maintain a safe following distance. Drivers are also reminded that if they follow too closely they are diminishing their view of the big picture meaning they are unable to see what is going on further down the roadway. It is always important for drivers to be aware of their surroundings while operating a motor vehicle so they are able to react defensively. To view the entire statistical analysis regarding following too closely/ACDA crashes and citations visit http://www.statepatrol.ohio.gov/doc/ACDA_20I 3.pdf As always, the Patrol asks drivers to call # 677 to report impaired drivers or drug activity.
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CRIME STOPPERS: LOCAL THEFT The Fulton County Crime Stopper Program Would Like Your Help In Solving The Following Crime: Authorities are investigating the theft of sheet metal taken from a construction site between May 15 and 16, 2013. The builder reported that 63 sheets of 13 ft. x 6 ft. white siding along with ridge cap and gray trim were taken from 12708 SH 109, Delta. Total value of missing items is $2,500.00. If You Have Any Information Concerning This Crime That Could Lead To The Arrest And Incarceration Of The Person(s) Involved, Please Contact The Fulton County Crime Stopper Hotline.
SHERIFFS OFFICE NEWS RELEASE Deputies were dispatched to alarm activation at 17980 US 20 at US 20 Main Stop at 2:57 a.m. While deputies were responding to the location, they observed a vehicle leaving the scene. The vehicle was stopped and three individuals were detained and identified as Nathan Canady, 21, Anthony AustIn. Jr., 19, and Michael Stone, 19, all from Lucas County, Oh. Stone fled on foot and was apprehended by Officers a short time later. Felony charges are pending against all three individuals. The Fulton County Sheriffs Office was assisted by the Wauseon Police Department and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Wauseon Teen To Compete For National Glory

By: Tristan Crowe THE REPORTER Hard work and training is certainly paying off for one 15year old teen dancer. Contemporary dancer Mia Wenger has traveled to various cities to compete including stops in Pittsburgh, Detroit, Las Vegas and New York. This month, from July 6-12, Wenger, and other students from Toledo based dance studio, Company C Dance Club, will head to Las Vegas for the West Coast Dance Explosions National Showdown. In addition to performing in a group competition in Las Vegas, Wenger was also selected through a regional audition to compete for Teen Elite Dancer glory. Wenger will also attend the New York City Dance Alliances summer intensive in New York City from July 28thAugust 11th after being selected from a regional audition held earlier this year. The summer intensive trains about 100 students age 14-19. The New York event will train students in different dance categories, from hip-hop to contemporary. Wenger will work with many master teachers skilled in various forms of dance. Both events are expected to bring out some of the best in the country, and Wenger has to mentally prepare herself before the events. The Las Vegas convention will be similar to those she attended in the past, she said. I wont be the only one in Las Vegas since there will be four more from my dance studio competing for the teen title, so we can help each other out during the trip, she said. Its not like were not supportive of each other, we want everyone to do well. Dancing teaches us an etiquette, where we treat each other with respect and learn from experiences, she added. Wenger has done well over the years winning multiple awards and scholarships as far back as 2007. At the 2013 Primetime Dance competition, she placed sixth in her senior solo, ranked third in the teen solo event for the Adrenaline event held in Detroit, and won the Teen Spotlight Challenge title at Company C Dance Club in Toledo. I think I was more nervous when I first went out to compete, she said But I think I always get a little nervous the closer I get to competition. Despite the dance-training regimen, Wenger admits she is a typical high school student, with ambitions of doing many things before graduating high school. The only girl in a family of five found comfort in all things associated with the arts. Her family has been supportive of her dance career, and no sibling rivalry exists between brothers Alex, 17, and Carson, 7. Alex is interested in soccer like I am, but I am the only one who really got into dance, she said. I enjoy dance and all the arts. Wenger was busy in the school musical theatre circuit. She was seen playing Brigitta in the Sound of Music in 2010 at Wauseon High School, and portrayed a young Cosette in Les Miserables in 2011. She also participated in the high school speech team, humorous interpretation, played in oboe as a middle school student, and took part in the junior high quiz team. Yet dance remains a focal point for Wenger, who had to opt out of soccer several years ago in order to train for dance in Toledo. It was a decision she had to make, her mom, Betsy Wenger said. When she asked us about soccer, she had to decide which one she wanted to do, Betsy Wenger said, adding soccer and dance would not fit in the familys busy schedule when factoring in travel time to Toledo for dance lessons. After being in dance for so long, she decided she didnt want to give up on it, she said. Dance, the elder Wenger said, became a part of her daughters life early on. While she showed other interests, dance seemed to be the one that stood out above all others. She started showing interest in dancing around four or so, and she started going to Stars Unlimited in Wauseon, Betsy Wenger said. She trained there for nine years before moving to Company C in Toledo two years ago. While appreciative of her experiences at Stars Unlimited, Mia Wenger wanted to expand on her training and found Company C fit her needs perfectly. Today she trains four to six days a week for a total of 13 hours. I like to learn and I wanted to know more about different techniques, and to see how much I could accomplish, Mia Wenger said. Some dance studios do compete in smaller competitions, but other studios are involved in larger competitions, and thats a good learning experience. Competitions became good training and a way to learn dance methods from others. Wenger said she could watch her competitors and sometimes incorporate their moves into her regimen. There are so many talented dancers out there, and Im not saying Im as good as they are, she said. Ive been to competitions where there are many good dancers that it is hard to be noticed.
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DANCE ... Wauseon High School student, and contemporary dancer, Mia Wenger, will compete with others nationwide in the Las Vegas West Coast Dance Explosions National Showdown from July 6-12. Wenger will perform in a group competition and in the Teen Elite Dance category. Wenger was also invited to attend the New York City Dance Alliance intensive from July 28-August 11.
But I think watching others dance has helped me learn new things, she added. Trips to the Toledo studio, and the upcoming Las Vegas and New York visits, will be a family investment. Betsy Wenger said dancers selected to compete are not given a free trip to Las Vegas or New York. Mia Wenger did receive a $350 grant from Black Swamp Arts Council of Northwest Ohio to help pay for expenses. Betsy Wenger hopes to find other contributors to help her daughter represent Wauseon nationally in Las Vegas and New York. We wanted her to take part in this because she did so well in her age group, Betsy Wenger said, adding the opportunities will be a learning experience for Mia. With three years left of high school, Mia Wenger has some time to decide on a perfect college major. While she is uncertain where she might attend classes, she would prefer staying within the arts. Two students from her Toledo studio have graduated this year and moved to prestigious universities. Her goal, however, is more modest, and shes not ruling out the idea of possibly teaching dance in some form similar to like her instructors in Toledo and Wauseon. However, making dance a career can be difficult, she says. I dont think it would be easy to dance competitively or full time, Mia Wenger said. I dont want to give up dance, but I think I would like to continue maybe in theatre and still teach dance or work with others in a dance studio. Skilled in various forms of dance, Wenger prefers contemporary, which incorporates jazz and classic ballet. The performance, she said, must have a story for the audience to follow. There are some dances which have great movements but I didnt understand the meaning behind the performance, she said, adding that she will perform her solo contemporary dance in Las Vegas to the music of Regina Spektor. When a song in choreographed into dance, the dancer has to move with the music and show the audience the meaning so they can understand what is going on, she said. I think the performance has to show or really express what is going on but also be entertaining. After completing her New York workshop, Wenger plans to continue training and possibly attend future competitions. At present, she is uncertain what is coming up before classes begin at Wauseon High School. I pretty much have to learn time management and work on things in the car after dance class, she said. I have to make use of all the time I have and make sure I do well in school. Tristan Crowe may be reached at publisher@wauseonreporter.com.
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Fulton County Special Olympics Team has just returned to Wauseon after a successful trip to the 2013 State Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games. 21 athletes have won honors in their various events. Winners from the team include: Volleyball team (Bronze medal)--Roger Wolfram, Corey Hite, Ben Clausen, Amber Pursel, Austin Double, Nick Weigand, Keerston Volkman, Mary Delphous, Morgan Wagner, Ana Holz, and Brad Damman. Track and FieldZachary Downing (Mini javelin-Bronze medal/ 100m-5th place), Matt Coy (200mGold medal/400m-Bronze medal), Chad Kutzli (Softball throw-Silver medal/200m-Bronze medal), Crystal Newmister (50m-Silver medal/ Softball throw-Bronze medal), Andy Dietz (200m-Gold medal/400mGold medal), Joel Reinking (100mBronze medal/Mini Javelin-Bronze medal), Nicholas Denn (Mini javelin-ribbon/100m-6th place), Danelle Bodette (400m-Bronze medal/200m-Gold medal), Kristina Ellis-Smith (Softball throw-
Silver medal/50m-Gold medal), and Jason Pfund (400m-Bronze medal/100m-Silver medal). Coaches/chaperones attending this years Summer Games Jodi Kutzli (Special Olympics Coordinator), Shannon Downing (Track coach), Teri VanSickle (Track coach), Tanner Ely (Volleyball coach), Tyler Tripp (Volleyball coach), Abbey Graber, Marissa Compos, Jacob Bruner, Lynlee Reinking, Koelton Reinking, and Jenna Sevch. These athletes have just participated in the 44th Annual Special Olympics Ohio State Summer Games. After successfully competing in the local and area competition, they were chosen to represent Fulton County at this event. Over 2,900 participants were involved in the weekend program held at the Ohio State University. The Summer Games program included eleven sports, movies, recreational clinics, and the colorful Opening Ceremonies. Athletes and coaches were housed in Ohio State University dormitories and
were provided six meals through the Universitys Union Services. Opening Ceremonies started off the weekend on Friday evening, June 28 at Jesse Owens Track and Field Stadium. The symbolic lighting of the Olympic Flame of Hope officially opening the Games, and was followed by a fair and dance provided by hundreds of volunteers. Special Olympics offers yearround training and competition in 23 winter and summer Olympictype sports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The Special Olympics Ohio program is reaching more than 17,000 intellectual disabilities athletes. Presently, there are 78 Special Olympics Athletes from Fulton County. Additional volunteers/ coaches are needed to continue to strengthen the Program, and it is hoped that in 2014, the Fulton County Special Olympics Program will be better than ever before. To volunteer in Fulton County, please contact Jodi Kutzli at 419-3379640.
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Author David Coehrs WAUSEONFulton County features editor and newly published author David Coehrs will host a book signing at the Wauseon Public Library on Thursday, July 11 from 5-7:00 p.m. in the librarys Reading Room. He will be sharing his newly published novel, Slightly SkewedA lopsided look at life, marriage and family. Coehrs will have books available for purchase and signing that day or you can log onto amazon.com to order one. The event is free, and the public is encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be available throughout the event. According to the book jacket, Lets face it, the world of today is different than when most of us grew up. This author reveals, using his own unique brand of humor, both the good and bad facing our families today. In a world where family and marriage is under attack, David J. Coehrs draws his mighty pen, defending us all with a vulnerable candor that strikes home and encourages us to press on. Have fun reading Slightly Skewed. Its more fun than a thousand episodes of Everybody Loves Raymond! The book is a collection of Coehrs weekly humor columns. Coehrs is the Features Editor for the Fulton County Expositor and is a weekly humor columnist. He is also a one-time stand-up comedian and a graduate of Bowling Green State University. He lives in Napoleon with his wife, children and five impudent cats. For more information on David Coehrs, his book or the upcoming Book Signing, please email the Wauseon Public Library at amy.murphy@oplin.org or call the library at 419-335-6626.
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level disturbance moved into the area, providing a better stage for convective development. A majority of these storms became severe, producing large hail and wind damage. The storms were also slow moving, and trained over the same locations, producing heavy downpours and flash flooding in many locations across the area. As the night progressed, the storms fell below severe levels, but continued to produce heavy rainfall. This led to flooding, especially in northwest Indiana. La Porte was hardest hit as they received 4-6 inches of rain in northwest parts of the county. This caused devastating flooding and a few roadways to be washed out. Rainfall numbers for our area on June 25 included Angola - 2.14 Butler - 1.81 Hamilton - 1.32 Pioneer - 1.01 Alvordton - 0.76 Montpelier - 0.75 Defiance - 0.74 Bryan - 0.72 Napoleon - 0.44 Wauseon - 0.39 Scattered thunderstorms fired during the afternoon hours of June 26 as another upper level disturbance rotated across the area. These storms were non-severe but did produce gusty winds less than 45 mph and heavy downpours. These storms were very slow moving due to weak flow, which led to rainfall rates greater than 2 inches per hour in some locations. In our area, the rainfall reports included Alvordton - 1.78 Fort Wayne - 1.36 Montpelier - 0.95 Wabash - 0.95 Angola - 0.79 Pioneer - 0.78 Defiance - 0.73 Butler - 0.65 Bryan - 0.48 Napoleon - 0.48 Hamilton - 0.27 Ridgeville - 0.16 As the weekend of June 28-30 approached, so did yet another upper level system, with a 1000-millibar low pressure center in the middle over eastern Ohio. This system produced showers and thunderstorms, some of which were strong, especially on June 29. With little to push them, the storms developed quickly, but only moved at 5 to 10 mph. The accompanying winds were below severe in strength, but hail ranging from pea to nickel size was widespread with a cell that slowly moved into Defiance County from southern Williams County. Minor structural damage was
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reported one mile north of Ney due to this storm. Reports of cold air funnel clouds were fielded from Defiance, Henry and Allen Counties. The slow motion of the storms of the final few days of June made for a feast or famine situation in their hit-and-miss development. Depending on where you were, you either got drowned, or you could look down the road and watch the rain completely miss your house. Rainfall numbers for June 28, 29 and 30 shaped up to be last year. That high pressure deflected any rainmaking systems away from the area, trapping extreme heat underneath it and creating D2 and D3 drought conditions locally. The difference is more than obvious in 2013. Knee high by the Fourth of July corn measurement standards which made the crops of last year look even more pitiful than they actually were, are again inaccurate for 2013but in a positive light. Even late planted corn is already well ahead of the old farmers rhyme, and there are fields JUNE 28 to the southeast of MontBryan - 1.60 pelier that have stands of Fort Wayne - 0.27 corn that are well over six Angola - 0.19 feet in height. Wauseon - 0.13 Looking ahead to July, Napoleon - 0.08 the Climate Prediction Pioneer - 0.08 Center places out tri-state area in the seasonal norms JUNE 29 for both precipitation and Fort Wayne - 1.24 temperature. We have Defiance - 0.94 been blessed with optimal Alvordton - 0.63 growing weather so far this Ridgeville - 0.42 season, and the damage reAngola - 0.27 sulting from severe storms Wauseon - 0.24 has been minimal. After Bryan - 0.22 what we endured in 2012, weve earned a break, and JUNE 30 we should all join our local Fort Wayne - 1.40 farmers in being thankful Angola - 0.04 that the break we are curDespite what many rently receiving is the stuff would say, this is more of of which bumper crops are a commonality than the made. high pressure dome that Timothy Kays can be parked itself for weeks reached at publisher@wauseonreporter.com over the upper Midwest
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ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED ... Ronald and Melody Lichtenwald, Fayette OH, are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah, to Larry Asbury JR., son of deceased Larry Asbury SR. and Linda Burlew. Sarah is the daughter of Ronald and Melody Lichtenwald. She graduated from Gorham Fayette High School in 2005. She is employed at Circle K as store manager in Archbold, OH. The wedding will be held at Our Lady of Mercy, Fayette OH, on July 13, 2013 at 2:00pm.
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Trine University Graduate Olivia K. Schaffner Earns Honors, Awards

A Wauseon, Ohio, woman has earned honors and awards at Trine University in Angola, from which she graduated May 4. Olivia K. Schaffner, daughter of Rusty and Michelle Schaffner of Wauseon, graduated summa cum laude from Trines Franks School of Education with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in science education and chemistry. Summa cum laude is awarded to students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.950 with at least 40 semester hours earned at Trine. Schaffner was awarded Gold Key & Plaque, which recognizes students pursuing bachelor degrees who have been named to the presidents list (3.75 or greater grade point average) for four consecutive semesters; Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Outstanding Future Educator Award, recognizes students who have demonstrated academic and professional performance in education; Pi Lambda Theta, scholastic honor society for students in the Franks School of Education; and Whos Who Among Students in Americas Universities and Colleges, a national program that recognizes students with outstanding scholastic achievement and service. She also participated in Honors Program, a program that provides enrichment opportunities for high achieving and highly motivated students.
Local Students Graduate From Taylor University

The following local residents were among nearly 500 students who received degrees during Taylor Universitys Commencement exercises held on May 18, 2013. Allyson Mahan, a resident of Wauseon, OH received a BS degree in Environmental Science - UG Molly Merillat, a resident of Wauseon, OH received a BS degree in Elementary Education
Richard and Virginia Lumbrezer, of rural Fayette will be celebrating their 50th wedding Anniversary on July 27, 2013 with an Open House given by their family. Richard (Chick) Lumbrezer and Virginia (Ginger) Spenthoff were united in marriage on July 27, 1963 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic church in Toledo, Ohio. They are the parents of Lisa (Steve) Gustwiller, Wauseon, Laurie (Larry) Na-
veau, Napoleon, Matt Lumbrezer, Fayette, and Luanne Strauss, Wauseon. They have six grandchildren, Stephanie (Kunle) Lawson and Kendra (Brian) Courtney both of Columbus, Caleb Gustwiller, Kallie, Mallorie and Madison Strauss all of Wauseon. The Open House will be held Saturday, July 27th, 2013 at Wauseon Rotary Park Pavilion, 600 Wood Street, Wauseon, Ohio from 4-7pm.
Deans List At The University Of Toledo

The following local residents were Skylund Hernandez, a Mechanical among more than 2,800 students from Engineering major of Wauseon, OH. The University of Toledo who made the Marin Baird, a Nursing major of Spring 2013 Deans List for their acaWauseon, OH. demic accomplishments: Ryan Martinez, a Paralegal Studies Robert Bowser, a Biology major of major of Wauseon, OH. Wauseon, OH. Marguerite Bacon, a Pre-Respiratory Garrett Wills, a Computer Science Care major of Wauseon, OH. and Engineering Technology major Claytin Simpkins, a Psychology maof Wauseon, OH. jor of Wauseon, OH. John Gale, a Criminal Justice major Evan Zimmerman, a Psychology maof Wauseon, OH. jor of Wauseon, OH. Joseph Heuerman, a Electrical En Carrie Wanemacher, a Special Edugineering major of Wauseon, OH. cation Intervention Specialist major Sarah Prothero, a Film and Video of Wauseon, OH. major of Wauseon, OH. Walter Smith, a Special Education Robert Boron, a Interdisciplinary Intervention Specialist major of Studies major of Wauseon, OH. Wauseon, OH. Paige Stiriz, a Marketing major of The Deans List recognizes full-time Wauseon, OH. undergraduate students who earn a 3.5 Matthew Hunter, a Mechanical En- or above GPA for the semester. gineering major of Wauseon, OH. INFORMATION PROVIDED
Four County Family Center Announces The Addition Of Dr. Angela Best
Wauseon, Ohio July 3, 2013 Four County Family Center, a service location of Family Service of Northwest Ohio, announced the addition of psychiatrist, Dr. Angela Best to the agency. Dr. Best is now seeing patients at the Four County Family Center Fulton County office located in Wauseon two days per week. Dr. Best trained at the University of Toledo and had a private practice in Defiance for twenty five years. We are excited to have Dr. Best join our team. She is a highly qualified psychiatrist with much experience in our local area, says Kathy Helmke, Director at Four County Family Center. Four County Family Center provides mental health and prevention services in Fulton, Henry, Defiance and Williams counties. The agency is proud of the high quality services provided and the continuum of care available. Funded in part by the Four County ADAMhs Board, the United Way Agencies of Williams, Fulton and Defiance Counties. Four County Family Center operates from its main office at 7320 St. Hwy. 108, Suite A, Wauseon, Ohio 43567, as well as offices in each of the four counties it serves. For more information on locations and available services, you may call Four County Family Center at 1-800-693-6000 or visit www. fsno.org.
Presidents List At The University Of Toledo

The following local residents were tion (Pre K-12) major of Wauseon, among more than 800 students from OH. The University of Toledo who made the Morgan Borders , a Pre-Pharmacy Spring 2013 Presidents List for their major of Wauseon, OH. outstanding academic accomplishThe Presidents List recognizes fullments: time undergraduate students who earn Michael Dietrich , a Information Sysa 4.0 GPA for the semester. tems major of Wauseon, OH. INFORMATION PROVIDED Tara Suydam , a Multi-Age Educa-
Austin Tuckerman Named To The Academic Honors List At Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor University is pleased to ceive a 3.7 GPA for the semester and carry announce that Austin Tuckerman was a cumulative 3.7 GPA. named to the Spring 2013 Academic Hon Tuckerman of Wauseon is a Freshman ors List. The Academic Honors List recogmajoring in Camping Ministry. Tucknizes full-time students who have received erman, Son of Dan and Trudy Tuckera grade point average of 3.7 or higher for man INFORMATION PROVIDED the semester. Part-time students must re-
Area Residents Graduate From University Of Toledo

The following local residents were among the more than 2,300 students to graduate from The University of Toledo during Spring 2013 commencement ceremonies: Sean Osborne, of Wauseon, OH, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Marissa Baus, of Wauseon, OH, received a Certificate degree in Family Nurse Practitioner. Spencer Flory, of Wauseon, OH, received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance. Michael Dietrich, of Wauseon, OH, received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Information Systems. Anthony Hanson, of Wauseon, OH, received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Information Systems. Robert Boron, of Wauseon, OH, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Kelsey Lakia, of Wauseon, OH, received a Master of Business Administration degree in Marketing. Katelyn Britenriker, of Wauseon, OH, received a Master of Social Work degree in Social Work. Earl Grant, of Wauseon, OH, received a Master of Social Work degree in Social Work. Walter Smith, of Wauseon, OH, received a Bachelor of Education degree in Special Education Intervention Specialist. Carrie Wanemacher, of Wauseon, OH, received a Bachelor of Education degree in Special Education Intervention Specialist. Jennifer Mondelli, of Wauseon, OH, received a Master of Arts degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Archbold, OH The Board of Directors of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: FMAO) the holding company of The Farmers & Merchants State Bank, with assets of approximately $950 million, at their regular meeting on Friday, June 21, 2013 declared a second quarter dividend of twenty cents ($0.20) per share. The second quarter dividend is payable on July 20, 2013 to shareholders of record date as of July 2, 2013. The Farmers & Merchants State Bank is a local independent community bank that has been serving Northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana since 1897. The Farmers & Merchants State Bank provides commercial banking, retail banking and other financial services through its 20 offices. Their locations are in Fulton, Defiance, Henry, Lucas, Williams, and Wood counties in Northwest Ohio. In Northeast Indiana they have offices located in DeKalb and Steuben counties.
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Trine University Engineering Senior, Participates In Order Of The Engineer Ceremony

Forty-five seniors in Trine Universitys Allen School of Engineering & Technology were inducted into the Order of the Engineer during a recent ceremony. Harrison King, a Civil Engineering major from Wauseon, participated in the May 3 ring ceremony in Best Hall. The ring ceremony is the public induction of candidates into the Order of the Engineer, an organization that fosters a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession, bridges the gap between training and experience and presents to the public a visible symbol identifying the engineer, according to www.order-of-the-engineer.org. During the ceremony, engineering students are invited to accept the Obligation of the Engineer and a stainless steel ring is placed on the smallest finger of the working hand. Darryl S. Webber, Ph.D., associate professor in the Allen School, asked each pledge to come forward when he read their name. Then, each pledge placed his/her working hand through the 12-inch diameter opening of a ceremonial stainless steel ring and a ring was placed on the pinky finger by John Wagner, Ph.D., chair of the chemical engineering department. Trine conducted its first ring ceremony in November 1978.
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sidered another highlight for the former Michigan native and Delta College student. In fact, the road to success was quite eventful for Hayati, who started his sales career back in 1986 at the age of 23. Knowing early on that he wanted to work in sales, he took on a sales job for the Detroit, Michigan based Winner Auto Group and found himself working in Compton/Los Angeles, California. It was a heavily gated auto plaza that I worked at in Compton, he said. I never had any problems working there, but after two years, it was time to come back. Hayati soon returned home to Michigan, but still worked with the same dealership group. Shortly thereafter, he took on the general manager role at Northtowne Chevrolet in Temperance, spending nearly nine years before leaving to work at Dave White Chevrolet in 1998. It wasnt long before the pull of owning his own dealership called Hayati. After careful research, and preferring to stay with the GM line, he found many possible locations up for sale, including operations in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, New York, and North and South Carolina. Hayatis current location was not the first place he considered buying a dealership. In fact, it was the 83rd place he visited, he said. We almost bought one in South Carolina, but my wife got cold feet because we would be moving out of the area and be farther away from family, he said. My parents live in Bay City, and my wifes parents had homes in Columbus, Indiana and Devils Lake, MI, so to move farther away just wasnt the right option. Owners from Wagner Motors connected with Hayati shortly thereafter, and both parties met at Valleywood Golf Course in Swanton to negotiate. However, it took a second meeting for the two to finally come to an agreement. Originally, we were close to closing on the Nofizingers dealership in Archbold but things changed, he said. What I wanted was a dealership that had more than one nameplate, room for expansion, and a good customer base. As it turns out, the move to Wauseon was a good fit, and I am grateful things turned out the way they did, he added. Hayati may not have secured the former Nofzingers dealership building, but he did buy the GMC franchise in 2008. The acquisition was welcomed since GM discontinued Oldsmobile in 2004, and Pontiac in 2009. We secured that customer base, and it was a help to us overall, he said. Everyone took a hit when Oldsmobile and Pontiac were dropped. The recession took a toll on the dealership, forcing it to rely on the sales of solid used cars for several years. Once boasting 36 employees in its early years, staff was scaled back to 28 in 2008, at the start of the recession. Today, the staff numbers are up slightly to 32. Back in 2008, I wasnt even sure if GM was going to exist anymore, he said. It was a true test to our faith, but thankfully things came back to normal and business has picked up in used and new car sales. Today, Hayati and his staff looks toward the future, but doesnt plan on adding other dealerships. Instead, expect the current location to undergo more tweaking to its current formula. Plans are underway to focus more on the BRI-MAR trailer business, and add a pole barn to house his wrecker service trucks. With 7.5 acres of land, and three acres still undeveloped, Hayati has room to grow. The trailers are good quality, and offer different styles from the dump body, car haulers and utility trailers, he said. The dump body trailers are outfitted with the hydraulic system for easy lift and dump of materials. Offering this service is something that works well for the area, he added. The dealerships wrecker service may add another truck. Two of the departments trucks get heavy use from emergency calls. We provide service for Triple A (AAA), so when people are in this region, they can get directed to us, he said. I bought my first used wrecker in 2004, and the first new one in 2007, then added another new one in 2010. We sold the used wrecker, so in time we will need to add a third wrecker, he added. Another recently added service is a customizing station where technicians can add lights and more to cars and trucks, or even hydraulic lift systems. Lights, custom striping, in-house undercoating remain popular items at the dealership, says Hayati. Were always investing in the business all the time, he said. You have to look at the market and see what people are looking for and offer those services with the best possible rates. With 13 years behind him, Hayati knows he will happily remain at the dealership for years to come. He must since his son is considering biology/pre-med and his daughter plans to attend journalism school. I dont plan on going anywhere, I enjoy what I do here, and the community has been so supportive, he said. I dont have anyone really to take over for me, but I have a lot of years to make this place grow. I have been blessed with a great staff, a very supportive family and the best customers you could ever ask for, he added. To express his thanks, Hayati and the entire automotive group is holding a grand reopening/open house from noon until closing time on July 11. A business after hours segment for Chamber of Commerce members will also be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be food and drinks and other items for anyone stopping in, he said. Its our way of doing a grand reopening, and to show our customers our newly redesigned facility. For more information, contact Dons Automotive Group, LLC. at 1-877-2891765. Tristan Crowe may be reached at publisher@wauseonreporter.com.
The building really needed to be updated since little had been done to it, he said. In 2004, we redid the whole showroom, renovated the customer bathrooms, sales office and office staff areas, and in 2003, we redesigned the body shop. In 2002, we expanded the used car lot, and added a new free standing lighting system and asphalt on the lot. More changes occurred in 2005 as Hayati added a secondary body shop area, and installed a fenced bull pen section for the tow service. By 2006, the dealership installed a down draft paint booth in the body shop, where it offers oil and water based paints for vehicles. In 2010, the used car department office was renovated, adding new carpet and lighting. New state of the art alignment machines were added to the service areas in 2012. The new equipment, says Body Shop Manager, Winston Nichols is considered one of several good investments. The ten-year veteran recalls coming to the Wauseon dealership in 2003 and witnessing a place offering no retail bodywork. Today, the shop will repair almost anything, and is equipped with two state of the art frame straightening machines. Everyone is willing to constantly try new things, and add more to our services, Nichols said. I can talk with him (Hayati) and discuss things, and any ideas for making things better. Used car lot renovations were considered necessary since it consisted of a large portion of the dealership sales. Customers, Hayati says, have changed over the years, expecting more from their cars and willing to buy any make or year if it is considered solid. From 2007 to early 2013, the ratio from used cars to new was four or five to one, he said. Now it might be three to one, so our used superstore is what brings people in. It was time to redo the used car area for our clientele, but we still are planning get our new car sales back up, he added. The latest large-scale renovation is con-
New Pool 4 Wauseon Debate Continues To Be A Hurdle As Location Is Still Questioned

By: Tristan Crowe THE REPORTER New Pool 4 Wauseon members continue to work on funding for a new pool in Dorothy B. Biddle Park while taking note of local opinions over location. At its recent meeting last week, the committee, along with City Councilman Don Mathews, shared ideas and considered its options for the future. Since its formation, New Pool 4 Wauseon has raised $80,000 for a new pool in Biddle Park. Cost for a new pool is estimated at $2.5 million dollars. A levy would be placed on the ballot when enough financial support is given to the project. Cincinnati architectural firm Brandstetter Carol LLC, which identified Biddle Park as the optimum location for the pool, conducted a $12,000 feasibility study two years ago. The Biddle Park pool would replace the Reighard Park location, which was a Wauseon staple since 1941. Plagued by maintenance issues, including a collapsed basin wall and outdated equipment, the Reighard Park pool was closed in 2006. The city estimated it lost between $50,000 to $70,000 yearly during its operation. Various fundraisers have been held throughout the year to help the committee obtain its goal. Waikya CCL (Child Conservation League) held a Quartermania auction in April while the committee held a beef raffle in November. Back in September, Wauseon resident Jeff Smith launched the Web site, www.newpool4wauseon.com. The site includes an events page, a link to the NewPool4Wauseons Facebook page, and an online donation center hosted through PayPal for people wishing to make contributions via the Internet. A link on the Web site offers the community a chance to purchase pavers and steps that will be part of the new foundation for the pool. Pool build plans can be surveyed online as well. Undaunted, Committee President Terry Humbarger, and member Martha Ross, still envision the pool taking shape at its new designated location, but cannot give an estimate as to when groundbreaking would occur. Due to the summer season, fundraising has slowed, says Ross. Right now, there are no fundraisers that we are aware of, and we still are working to locate other donors, Ross said. Doing so takes a great deal of time, but I would love to see a new pool in town before too long. Meeting attendance has been sparse. Humbarger said she welcomed anyone who might contribute to the committee. This is a huge undertaking, and any support we can get would be appreciated, Humbarger said. The more persons involved, the more ideas can be shared. Healthy debates over pool location continue as the committee and community members respectfully share their opinions. City Council voted 4 to 3 in favor of placing the new pool in Biddle Park last year, but some residents feel the pool is better-suited in Reighard Park. Despite the difference in opinion, Humbarger is working to find more donors. She understands that some residents are nostalgic over Reighard Parks pool. It has been there for years, and many would like to see it back at Reighard Park, but the new location is a good site for a pool, Humbarger said. It would be nice, once we have the money, to develop the pool in Biddle Park and really make it into something that will last for years and attract people to it. The new pool design includes a diving well, lap pool and water slide. Concession and shower stalls would be erected, and the sand volleyball courts would be relocated. Biddle Park is not far from Reighard Park, Humbarger said. Its still centrally located, and in an area where there is easy access from the surrounding roads. Both Councilmen Jeff Stiriz and Don Mathews favor having a new pool in Wauseon but placing it at Reighard Park, citing the central location allows children and families to walk to the location. Additional parking could be added to accommodate traffic, Stiriz said. There would not be an issue of parking, and placing the pool there should cost less than what is offered at Biddle Park, Stiriz said. There is a bathhouse already located on the site, which would knock down the cost even more if a new pool were placed there. Like Humbarger, Stiriz wants to see a new pool in Wauseon soon, but finds the price tag for the Biddle location a huge hurdle. To possibly speed up the process, he said it might serve the community better to place a modestly designed pool back in Reighard Park. The design they have for the Biddle Park location is great, but it is going to take a lot for the committee to get the funds just to get it started, Stiriz said. I give the group credit for taking on such a challenge, but they might have to consider a plan B if the original plan does not work. In my honest opinion, the city could use a basic pool that is centrally located, and large enough to hold swim meets and events, he added. Stiriz estimated a basic new pool in Reighard Park would cost roughly around $600,000. The pool would have some similarities to the Biddle Park design, with enough lanes for swim meets, a revamped bathhouse and concession stand. We could add onto the parking lot there, and speak with the nearby church to see if they would allow some overflow parking, Stiriz said. There is plenty of room there to accommodate vehicles, and people living close by would possibly walk there. Mathews said nearby day care facilities would make use of the pool in Reighard Park during the summer months. I used to see children walking along the street heading to the pool, Mathews said. Having the pool back at Reighard (Park) would give the children at the day care a chance to swim without needing to be dropped off by parents. While favoring the Biddle Park pool, Humbarger is willing to consider Reighard Park should the city change its vote. We want what is best for the community, and if the city decides Reighard Park is the best location, we would support it, Humbarger said. We want to do what is best for the community, not oppose any ideas. However, former committee president Paul Zumfelde remains hopeful the pool will be constructed at Biddle Park. His family donated $20,000 for the project, and Zumfelde has traveled to nearby Ohio towns to see their redesigned pools. A visit to Wapakoneta pool two years ago showed Zumfelde that a new pool could bring in solid revenue, about $15,000 a year. The pool (Wapakoneta) was well designed, and they rent out the facility for parties and events for about $200, Zumfelde said. It was self sustaining and brought in hundreds of people. If we were to build the new pool at Biddle Park, it would be an investment for our community, and serve us well for years to come, he added. Zumfelde estimated some tweaking to Reighard Park would be needed should the pool be placed there. Several trees would need to be removed and concerns about water runoff during the rainy season would need to be addressed. To prevent water overflow, and accommodate Environmental Protection Agency standards, the pool would have to be developed atop a hill or swale. The hill surrounding the pool would prevent water runoff from going into nearby Turkeyfoot Creek, says Zumfelde. The water runoff would be absorbed into the ground then slowly make its way toward the creek, as water seeks the lowest point, Zumfelde said. A pool could be placed on the northeast section of the park, but we still have to consider other issues of parking and accommodations to make it work. The original pool was designed in the 1940s, back during a time when there were fewer regulations to consider, and fewer homes to be affected by traffic, he added. Stiriz said water runoff was never considered a problem at Reighard Park. He said the pool operated well for over 60 years without issue, aside from maintenance problems. The pool had its problems, and needed updates, Stiriz said. A newer pool would probably be more cost effective in the long run, but placing it in Reighard Park should not be any different than what we had before. There was never an issue with the EPA before, and I dont think placing it in Reighard Park now would be a problem, he added. A smaller pool, says Zumfelde, might be a drain on the city since it would accommodate less people, therefore meaning less customer traffic. If you have a smaller pool, it wont pay for itself and will accommodate only a hundred or more kids at a time, Zumfelde said. Right now, we dont have a decent facility for people of all economic and age groups to swim, and what we need is to develop a location that offers everyone an affordable place to spend their summer. New Pool 4 Wauseon will meet again inside Homecoming Park pavilion, 609 Douglas, at 7 p.m. July 10. The public is welcome to attend. All visitors are welcomed to sit in and offer their opinions, Humbarger said. At the moment, all we can do is work on finding donors and support to get this moving closer. At this pace, it will take us several years to meet our goal, but whatever is decided, we need to have everyone backing that plan in order for it to work. Tristan Crowe may be reached at publisher@wauseonreporter.com.
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Devotional Thought / Fellowship of Christian Athletes

By: Rex Stump - Freedom Devotional
I reflected back to the 4th of July, and the opportunity to watch my nephews, nieces, and my own children playing with sparklers and then observing the incredible fireworks display in the skies. What were we doing? We were celebrating the freedoms of living in America. We are free to worship, to read Gods Word, help the needy, share hope, and teach truth, work, and play. We have freedom to do those things and so much more! Too often I find myself complaining or being frustrated, instead of giving God thanks for all that He has given us. I was encouraged to be thankful, by an old email that shared the following: I AM THANKFUL: When my wife says, We are eating hot dogs tonight, because she is home with me and not out with others. When my husband is sitting on the sofa being a couch potato, because he is home with me and not out at the bars. For my teenager who is complaining about doing the dishes, because it means he is at home and not on the streets. For the taxes I pay, because it means I am employed. For the mess to clean after our get-together, because it means I have been surrounded by friends. For the clothes that fit a little too snug, because it means I have enough to eat. For a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning, and gutters that need fixing, because it means I have a home. For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot, because it means I am capable of walking and Ive been blessed with transportation. For the pile of laundry, because it means I have clothes to wear. For my utility bills, because it means I have water and warmth. For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours, because it means Im alive. As I read this email list, I have to admit that I was able to add a few more things for which I am thankful. For a church building with 10 or 10,000, because it means I didnt have to worship God alone, nor in prison for my faith. For when I strikeout, miss a shot, come in last, or mess up in athletics, because it means that I was capable of participating! Every time I see my son on crutches or disabled due to a surgery or fracture, Im thankful that I can run and jump. Who cares about playing time, when we should be thankful for the opportunity to be on a team! We are so blessed to live in America. We are so blessed to have all that God has given us! Please keep in mind that the greatest freedom is to be spiritually free from the grips of Satan and his demons. This freedom was purchased for us by Jesus Christ! Galatians 3:22 says, But the Scriptures declare that we are all prisoners of sin, so we receive Gods promise of freedom only by believing in Jesus Christ. Just as we should exercise our freedoms in America with thanksgiving, we should also live in a way of showing thanksgiving to God for our spiritual freedom. I encourage you to take this next week, apply a no-complaint rule to your life, and see all things with a different perspective. Give God thanks for all that He has given us! Celebrate each of those thoughts with an explosive laugh and a sparkling smile. For more reading, check out Galatians 5:13-14; Colossians 1:13-15; and I Timothy 2:5-7.
Winning The Battle For A Generation

DOES PRIDE GET IN THE WAY OF GODS WORK IN MY LIFE?
Sometimes life lessons come hard and are never learned, something we see exemplified in the historical story Ive referenced in this weeks news article. In the spring of 1867, George Custer and his regiment were on a scouting expedition on the plains of Kansas. Suddenly Custers English greyhounds, his constant companions, began to chase some antelope over a distant hill. In spite of himself, Custer could not resist joining the chase. It was not long before the general, his horse, and his pack of dogs had left his regiment far behind. He quickly forgot his men and his mission when he crested the first hill and saw his first buffalo: an enormous, shaggy bull. He put the spurs to his horses sides and began the chase. As the horse gained on the massive buffalo, Custer yelled with excitement. An avid hunter, he had to bring this trophy home. He drew his pearl-handled pistol. But as he came alongside the thundering beast and shoved the barrel into its thick shaggy side, Custer paused. Feeling the ground shake, hearing the ragged breathing of both animals side by side, he pulled the pistol back, to prolong the enjoyment of the chase. After several minutes, Custer decided it was time for the kill. Again, He shoved the pistol into the side of the buffalo. But, as if sensing Custers intentions, the buffalo abruptly turned toward the horse. The horse veered away from the buffalos horns, and when Custer tried to grab the reins with both hands, his finger accidentally fired a bullet into his own horses head, killing it instantly. Custer was thrown to the ground and then struggled quickly to his feet to face the animal that had been his prey only seconds before. Instead of charging, the buffalo stared at the strange, foolish man and walked off. Horseless and alone, Custer began the long, dangerous walk back to his regiment. In less than a decade, this same recklessness and arrogance would lead the General and his men to their death on a flat-topped hill next to a river called the Little Bighorn. Does my pride get in the way of Gods work in my life? Regarding the impact of pride in our lives the scriptures tells us Psalm 10:4 (NIV), 4 In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.
Rick Jones, Executive Director, Defiance Area Youth for Christ. For more information about the work of Youth for Christ, 419-782-0656, or email: defyfc@embarqmail.com
AREA CHURCH LISTINGS

Winameg Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 10925 County Road 10-2 Delta, Ohio Pastor Floyd Vincent Worship: 10:30 a.m. St. Caspar Catholic Church 1205 N. Shoop Ave. Father David Bruning Saturday Mass: 5 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Spanish Mass: Sunday, 1 p.m. Emmaus Lutheran 841 N. Shoop Ave. Pastor: Charles Althoff Creative Worship: 8:15 a.m. Education Hour: 9:30 a.m. Classic Worship: 10:45 a.m. True North Church Meets @ Wauseon Elementary & Middle School Pastor Rex Stump Worship: 10:00 a.m. Oasis Christian Fellowship 400 Enterprise Ave. Pastor Louie Weber Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday Adult Bible Study: 7 p.m. Childrens Classes, K-5th Grade: 7 p.m. Tedrow Mennonite Church 252 Windisch St. Pastor: Doug King Youth & Young Adult Pastor: Ryan Nafziger Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. West Fulton Dunkard Brethren 18354 US20A Pastor: Fred Johnson & Brant Jamison Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Evening: 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: 7:30 p.m. Eagle Point Worship Center 115 S. Fulton St. Pastors: Michael & Marilyn Lulfs Sunday Morning Praise & Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday Adult Bible Study: 7 p.m. Teen Bible Study: 7 p.m. Childrens Bible Class: 7 p.m. St. Luke Lutheran 1588 St. Rt. 108 Pastor Dave Goehmann Saturday Eve.: 7 p.m. Sunday Bible Study: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Midweek School: 6:30 p.m Church of the Master United Methodist 229 W. Chestnut Pastor: Ben Sheaffer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10: 30 a.m. Faith Baptist Church 15878 Co. Rd F, Wauseon, Oh. 43567 Pastor Randy Titus Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Eve. Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Eve. Worship 7 p.m. Wauseon Community Church of the Nazarene 139 Cherry St. Pastor: Timothy Moebs Worship: 10 a.m. Small Groups (Sunday): 6 p.m. Small Groups (Monday): 7 p.m. First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 129 E. Elm St. Senior Pastor: Mitchell Maxted Associate Pastor: Mary Jo Bray Traditional Worship: 8:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Blended Worship: 10:45 a.m. First Baptist Church 854 S. Shoop Ave. Pastor Ron Shipley Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship: 6 p.m. Wednesday: Awana: 6:50 8:15 p.m. Adult Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Youth Group: 7:30 p.m. Haven Heights Baptist Church 1373 N. Ottokee St. Pastor Larry Polston Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship: 10:15 a.m. Sunday Small Groups: 6 p.m. Wednesday: Team Kid: 6 p.m. Youth: 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study: 6:30 p.m. First Church of God 507 N. Fulton St. Pastor: Paul Flores Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Wednesday Night Kids: 7 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church 398 S. Shoop Ave. Interim Senior Pastor: Keith A. Hunsinger Associate Pastor: Jennifer Herrmann Saturday: 5 p.m. Sunday Worship: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.
Crossroads Evangelical Church 845 E. Leggett St. Senior Pastor: Matt Boyers Associate Pastor: Nate Hamblin Sunday Morning: 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday Kids: 6:45-8 p.m. Wednesday Adults: 7-8 p.m. mboyers@crossroadswauseon.org
Kicking Off VBS At Wauseon First Church Of God

Join us at Gods Backyard Bible Camp at Wauseon First Church of God, 507 North Fulton Street, from Sunday, July 14 through Thursday, July 18 from 6:15-8:30 nightly. Each day will feature Gods great outdoors themed stories, snacks, crafts, songs, and fun! On Thursday, we will end our week of fun with a program for friends and families and our own backyard BBQ! Children age 3-6th grade are invited. To register your child(ren) or for more information, please call the church office at 419-3358406.
Christ Church 410 N. Shoop Ave. Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening: 7 p.m. First Universalist Church of Lyons, Ohio 145 East Morenci St., Lyons Youth Activity -9:45 am Adult Religious Ed. 9:45 am Youth Religious Ed. 10:45 Worship Service 10:30 am East Chesterfield Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 14901 County Road 14, Lyons Pastor Floyd Vincent Worship: 9:00 a.m. West Clinton Mennonite Church 18029 Co. Rd. C Pastors Jess & Naomi Engle Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Hope Christian Fellowship Located 1.5 miles west of Walmart on US 20A Pastor: Donna Stutzman Sunday School/Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. North Dover United Methodist 11080 St. Rt. 108 Pastor: Rev. Don Krieger Bible Study/Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Worship: 9:00 a.m. Christ United Methodist Church 215 N. Fulton St. Pastor Ruth Ann Scoby Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Fellowship: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 10:15 a.m. Wauseon New Life 850 West Elm St. Pastors Mark & Rebecca Sanchez Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday: 6:00 p.m
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DOES THE 4TH OF JULY HAVE MEANING FOR YOU

We rightfully celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Presidents Day, Memorial Weekend, Labor Day, but our right to be able to so freely celebrate all of the above rests entirely upon what the 4th of July represents. The founding of this Republic is truly one of the greatest gifts that God has given to mankind. Our Fore Fathers were not all born again men, but the majority of them did believe that the Bible was the Word of God and that in utilizing its principles they could not go wrong. Oh, skeptics have claimed the Bible to be just another philosophy and therefore the work of mere men, but it has and still does stand the test of time. It is sad to see the past and present work of the historical re-writers of American history. But if one just takes the extant (existing) documents, you discover that our Fore Fathers were brilliant men, who believed in the God of the Bible. So what does all of this have to do with your and my Country? Much of its founding rests in the truth of the Scriptures. Why is it that our country has accomplished far more than any other in history [within a mere 237 years]? Yes, our Founders were brilliant men, who, once again believed in God for their guidance. In the Northwest Ordinance, passed the same year as our Constitution, that same Congress emphasized the following three key issues to be taught in our schools: religion, morality and knowledge. The religion they were emphasizing was that from the Holy Bible. As you look at our country today you see how this has and is drastically being altered. President Washington also emphasized this in his Farewell Address to the Nation: Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail to the exclusion of the religious principle. When God is taken out of a society that society is left to the wants and desires of mere men and women, who naturally will pursue what is pleasing to them. The 4th of July is intended to be that time in the year when we truly are thankful for being Americans. We are to look at living in America as that place where freedom of religion, hard work and love for ones country, just naturally come together. To see just how far we have slipped from the foundation that our Founding Fathers put in place, consider the following quote. The proper role of govern-ment is to protect equal rights, not provide equal things. Your and my inputs are essential for this great Country to continue on the path that our Founding Fathers placed it. Please join me and pray for our leaders; be in contact with our leaders; and most importantly know what has made us the nation that stands out from all others, read the Constitution, and know that Blessed Is The Nation Whos God Is The Lord *The quotes are from an excellent book: The 5000 Year Leap by W. Cleon Skousen.
Wauseon Farmers Market from 8:30am to 12pm every Saturday, located in the lot beside Salon Serenity, across from the downtown F & M branch. Fruits, vegetables, honey, lotions, soaps,
baked goods, crafts and much more including entertainment. To be a vendor or entertainer at the market - call Bev Meridew at 419-335-5400 or stop by the Wauseon Public Library.
FARMERS MAKET ... Joni Kerr, Helen Leady and Jim Kerr pose for a quick shot at last Saturdays Farmers Market.
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Wauseon Board Of Education Passes Financial & Personnel Matters

By: Chelsie Firestone THE REPORTER During their regular meeting held on June 24, the Wauseon Board of Education first commended and recognized Charles Fish and Samantha Morr for their participation in the National Forensic League (NFL), and then moved into executive session to discuss a concern brought up by Mrs. Michelle Schweinhagen. After the boards return from executive session many financial and personnel items were acted on. All bills, financial reports, and investments were approved as presented and the board also approved the following adult groups to purchase liability insurance under the school program at a cost of $70.00 per group effective July 1, 2013 June 30, 2014: Parents Supporting Schools, Wauseon AfterProm Committee, Wauseon Athletic Boosters, and Wauseon Music Boosters. The board also accepted with gratitude the following donations: Top dirt and application from Andre Land Forming to Wauseon FFA (value by donor of $400) $100 from John Tiffany to WHS Speech Team $48 from Wakiya CCL to WPS Student Activity fund for the purchase of a pizza $4356 from the Athletic Boosters to the WHS Athletic fund for the purchases of weight equipment $2000 from the Athletic Boosters to the WHS Athletic fund to be used toward travel expenses Ice cream from Tinys Dairy Barn to WHS Prom (approximate retail value of $675) Modifications and supplemental modifications to the FY13 Permanent Appropriations were also approved: Account 003-9003, Permanent Improvement Fund - +$30,000 Account 007-9015, Tommy the Transit Fund - + $30 Account 200-9170, Art Guild - +$80 Account 200-9180, Speech - +$290 Account 200-9632, Girls Christian Fellowship - +$470 Account 200-9901, Girls Basketball Camp Fund - +$1800 Account 010-9207, State Match (OSFC) +$8330.05 Account 010-9217, Local Match (OSFC) +$3320.41 Modifications and supplemental modifications to the FY13 Certificates of Resources approved included: Account 200-9632, Girls Christian Fellowship - +$2290 Account 010-9207, State Match (OSFC) +$752.71 Account 010-9217, Local Match (OSFC) +$3322 The board also established temporary appropriations for Fy14 for all funds (except carryover projects) at 100% of the current FY13 expenditures and carryover projects at 100% of the unencumbered remaining balance. The appropriations are not intended to cover the fiscal year. The board also approved the creation of the Class of 2017 fund (Account 200-9817). In addition to those actions the board also approved the purchase of Property/Fleet/Liability/ Excess Liability Insurance from the Harcum-Schuett Agency, a division of Hylant Administrative Services of Toledo, effective July 1, 2013 June 30, 2014, at a cost of $8854 (Liability and Violence), $13,218 (Fleet), and $28,790 (Property). The authorization of a then and now certificate for MacDonald Supply for the amount of $1809.40 for HVAC Boiler Materials was also approved with the treasurer certifying that there was at the time of the making of the contract and at the time of the execution of such certificate a sufficient sum appropriated for the purpose of such contract and in the treasury or in the process of collection to the credit of an appropriate fund free from any previous encumbrances. Transfers approved during the meeting include an amount not to exceed $44,000 from the General Fund to the EMIS Fund to cover costs associated with management information systems, an amount not to exceed $11,000 from the General Fund to the Uniform School Supply account to cover costs associated with HB1 fee waiver requirements, $465.80 from the Class of 2013 Fund to the Joe Sevenich Step on the Starter Scholarship Fund, $452.09 from the Class of 2013 Fund to the Jordan Memorial Fund to be used toward the 2014 scholarship award, and $1,117,420.53 (plus June 2013 interest) from the Local Match fund to the Local LFI fund. In addition to the financial approvals made by the board during the meeting, several personnel items were also approved. One year limited athletic supplemental contracts were offered to Joe Allen (Head Boys Track, Head Cross Country), Kyle Borton (Assistant Varsity Track), Robin Fisher (Head Girls Track), Amy Kreiner (JH Track), Stan Schmidt (Varsity Boys Tennis), Trent Thomas (Varsity Baseball), Tom Vernot (Assistant Varsity Track), Todd Whyse (Assistant Baseball), and Chris Zirkle (JH Track). A one year limited outside athletic supplemental contract was also offered to Jordanne Buehrer as the Assistant Girls Soccer Coach at Step O on the Adopted Athletic Supplemental Salary Schedule pending receipt of both a clean BCI/ FBI background check and a Pupil Activity Permit. Failure to provide both a clean background check and the permit will result in the offer being withdrawn. Other contracts pending the receipt of a clean background check include a one year limited certified teaching contract was also offered to Teresa Barrett as a Wauseon Primary School Intervention Specialist/ Moderate to Intensive for the 2013-14 school year; a one year limited certified teaching contract to Kyle Borton as a Wauseon Primary School 2nd Grade Teacher for the 2013-14 school year; a one year limited certified teaching contract to Jessica Gerig as the Grades K-6th Guidance Counselor for the 2013-14 school year; and a one year limited certified teaching contract to Katelyn Bailey as a Wauseon High School Intervention Specialist for the 2013-14 school year. If clean background checks are not received, offers will be withdrawn. Erin Cheesbro, Tammy Damron, Leslie Gype, Susan Keys, Butch Kline, Alyse Mull, Michelle Myers, Becky Peabody, Karen Rees, Jill Shehorn, and Margaret VanGunten were all approved for summer bus lot work. A three year administrative contract was offered to Theresa Vietmeier as the Wauseon Elementary School Principal, effect August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2016. In relation to this offer the board also accepted the resignation of Vietmeier as the Wauseon Elementary School Music Teacher, WES Choir Director and Head Girls Tennis Coach, effective July 31, 2013 so that she may fulfill her new responsibilities as WES principal. Other resignations accepted by the board included that of David Burkholder as the WES Principal, effective June 30, 2013 and that of Mark Emans as WHS Health and Physical Education Teacher, effective August 18, 2013. The placement of Michelle Harman on State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) Disability, effective June 1, 2013, as prescribed in communication from STRS was also approved. Burkholder, Emans, and Harman were all thanked by the board for their many years of outstanding service to the district. Additionally, the resignation of Bill Shoop as an 8th Grade Football Coach, effective June 17, 2013 was also approved. Aside from financial and personnel matters the board also approved the certificate of completion of the OSFC Project Agreement and authorized participation by the Wauseon Board of Education in RttT (Tace to the Top Year 4), Title I (Part A: Basic Program, Part D: Neglected, Delinquent, and At Risk), Title II-A TQU (Part D: Enhancing Education Through Technology), Title III LEP (Part A: Language Instruction for Limited English Proficiency), IDEA-B (Special Education), and ECSE-IDEA (Early Childhood Special Education). After hearing reports from the building Principals and Race to the Top, the board entered into Executive Session to discuss the employment of personnel and discussion of and preparation for negotiations. A addendum to The Superintendents contract to clarify language of an intended benefit was approved. Chelsie Firestone can be reached at
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We would like to thank every one who made it out to the Caring 4 Clayton Benefit on Saturday, June 22. The generous donations and purchases are very much appreciated! Thank you to all the Businesses who donated towards our Bid and Buy items. Thank you to those who donated items towards our Rummage Sale. Huge thanks to all of the volunteers, our dear family and friends, who donated their time and hard work over the past couple weeks and the day of the Benefit. Thank you to those who helped watch Clayton during the planning and preparing of the Benefit. Thank you to Troy Armstrong for allowing us to hold our event at the Wauseon Primary School. Thank you all for helping with such a big Event! We feel tremendously blessed by all of your support! Thank you, Clayton James and Family
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Mayor Shaw Administers Oath Of Office To New Fire Chief, Richard W. Sluder
By: Chelsie Firestone THE REPORTER Mayor Doug Shaw administered the Oath of Office to Richard W. Sluder, Fire Chief during the regularly scheduled council meeting held on July 1. The mayor and council conveyed their congratulations and best wishes to Sluder as he takes on his new position. In return, Chief Sluder thanked the mayor and council for the opportunity to be Wauseons Fire Chief. Sluder also thanked his wife and family for their support as well as Ann Light, Associate Director of Continuing and Extended Education, Fire Administration Program, State Fire School, Bowling Green State University, for her attendance at the meeting. The Wauseon Fire Department has a good partnership with BGSU for their fire training along with offers the department the opportunity to build professional relationships. Committee reports given during the council meeting included the report from the Safety and Code Committee, which had met previously on June 27. On behalf of that committee, Councilor Stiriz reported that Police Chief Torbet passed out copies of the park sign posted at the parks and noted that he would like to see the rules codified. The committee also reviewed the changes to the Pride Preservation amendments and noted that the State is asking for changes to the code. The committee also discussed the definition of a compact car so that it can be in the code. They then discussed internet cafes and recent changes in the State law regarding that. It was for the committees information only at this time. Councilor Chamberlin asked for some clarification regarding the park rules. Chief Torbet responded, stating that he would like to meet with the Park Board to see if these rules comply and if there is more they would like added. There is a need to have the rules included in the codified section for the Parks so that, if there are issues, citations can be issued. Torbet noted that he would like to have it all included in one area of the code. Director of Law, Thomas McWatters III, also stated that the citys insurance carrier has also recommended codification. With this a recommendation was given that the amendments to Chapter 1303, regarding Chapter 1301 - Pride Wauseon Architectural Standards Code, be approved along with the creation of a definition of compact vehicle that signifies that such a vehicle is one that is a motor vehicle that is no greater than 180 inches in length and no greater than 54 inches in height. The motion was moved by Councilor Chamberlin and seconded by Councilor Matthews and saw passage with a vote of five yeas and zero nays. Department Head reports included a report from David Wright, Regional Planning Director, who state that the city submitted the application for the Community Development Block Grant for the Downtown Revitalization Grant and there is hope to see some funding for the downtown area. The award announcement is anticipated in September, 2013. Now in his new role as Fire Chief, Rick Sluder reported that the monthly reports will be available for the next meeting and that the department had been gearing up for the 4th of July fireworks. Police Chief Keith Torbet reported that the department has applied for the Justice Assistance and VAWA grants. The JAC grant is for replacement of computers that are currently running on Windows XP, which is no longer supported by Microsoft. If the grant is money is not obtained there will be a need to get the necessary funds from capital. The VAWA grant is to pay for the Victim Advocate and this marks the 18th year that the department has applied for the grant. Code Administrator Tom Hall reported that they have been working with various contractors for different projects in town and that they are also keeping up with the grass letters. Hall also reported that a contractor will be getting started on the areas targeted for sidewalk replacement. Councilor Stiriz then inquired about the sidewalk on Leggett and Fulton Street where a tree had been cut down. Hall replied that he will check into that. Councilor Chamberlin also asked Mr. Hall to check on tall grass on Black Hawk Drive. Director of Public Service Dennis Richardson reported that he was notified from Ohio Gas Company that the 25 year franchise agreement with them will expire in September 2013. A renewal proposal has been forwarded to Mr. McWatters III and there will likely be a recommendation at the next council meeting. Director of Finance Jamie Giguere reported that the citys revenues are still increasing and up 7% over the last year. McWatters III, Director of Law, reported that he has been working on a number of projects and has a draft of the cafe internet legislation that he will forward to Chief Torbet and then the relevant committee to review. He is also continuing to work on executing the easement agreements for the Airport Highway sanitary sewer project. Mr. McWatters also conveyed his appreciation to Aaron Tiplady, Recreation superintendent for the well run softball tournament a few weeks ago. In legislative matters, Resolution 2013-24 to amend Ordinance 2012-8 Annual Appropriation Ordinance by authorizing the Director of Finance to increase or decrease certain line account appropriations with the various funds listed with the year 2013, passed on first reading for emergency and is now in effect. With no legislation being presented for second or third reading and with no other new business brought before council, Councilor Stiriz moved, and was seconded by Council President Krumm, to approve and pay the bills as presented. Upon approval the meeting was adjourned. Chelsie Firestone can be reached at chelsie@wauseonreporter.com
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By: Storm Humbert THE REPORTER The Firemans Memorial in Wauseons Union Cemetery is finally one hundred percent complete. It has been a long road for Maryann Reimund in her quest to both memorialize the brave men that her father served with while also giving something to all firefighters just as it says on the memorial past, present, and future. When asked if there was anything else she had to say, Maryann said, I guess there are a couple things I would like. First of all I would like to thank Reg Frey for all that he did to help me make this dream a reality. I truly couldn't have done this without him! I would like to thank my "Dad's" Delmer Tanner and Rev. Ron Foulk for giving me the vision to build this beautiful memorial. My love for firefighter/EMT will always be very close to my heart as my whole family currently serves together. There is nothing more rewarding than this type of work, and we hope that it will always be a part of our life. I want to thank all who supported this memorial in each and every way. The names listed are Honorary Fireman from the WFD however, this memorial was constructed for all to enjoy. A special thanks to Russ Dominque for his pep talk and financial contribution, Beverly Meridew and Delphos Monument for the beautiful Monument and all the pain staking sketches till we got it correct, Chris Rorick and company for the beautiful cement pad that you constructed, and to Scott Stiriz for all that you have done to enhance the beauty of the Wauseon Union Cemetary with this project. And, last but not least I want to thank God for blessing this project and me! Countless prayers were sent up and I must say every one of them were answered. May all who come to the cemetery take a moment to stop and not only look but send up a prayer of thanksgiving for every one who has ever served as a First Responder, Firefighter, EMT, or Paramedic. Well, those are Maryanns words and theyre definitely heartfelt. As she said, Next time youre at the cemetery, head over to the west end and check out the little piece of immortality that these men have more than earned. Its not every day we need our firemen, but we sure are thankful theyre there when we do. So, thank you Maryann for this incredible memorial, and thank you to all firefightPHOTOS BY STORM HUMBERT, STAFF ers past, present, and future, for your MONUMENT ... A tribute to Wauseons past, present and future firefighters is now 100% bravery and service. complete. Storm Humbert can be reached at publisher@wauseonreporter.com
Theresa Vietmeier Promoted To Principal Of Wauseon Elementary School

During the regular Board of Education held on June 24, 2013, the Wauseon Board of Education accepted Superintendent Larry Browns recommendation for a new Wauseon Elementary Principal. They congratulated Mrs. Theresa Vietmeier on her promotion to Principal of Wauseon Elementary School. She will officially start her new role on August 1, 2013. Mrs. Vietmeier received her bachelors degree in Music Education from The Ohio State University. Theresa continued her education by completing her masters degree in music education fro the University of Toledo. She followed that educational milestone by completing post-graduate work beyond the masters level at the University of Findlay. She completed the Principal Certificate Program in Education Leadership: Administration and Supervision in 2013. Prior to her career at Wauseon, Mrs. Vietmeier was a band and choir director in Lorain. In addition, she worked as a property and casualty insurance agent of a familyowned insurance agency. Theresa has served Wauseon Elementary School as the music teacher since August 1998. Because of her music teaching role, she has worked with all of the current 4th and 5th graders. In her current position, Theresa has consistently demonstrated her potential for this leadership position while serving as a member of the Race to the Top Transformation Team and the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System Pilot Committee. In addition, she served as a first-year teacher mentor as she was recognized as the Wauseon Schools Educator of the Year in 2011. Theresa and her husband, Larry, have three grown children and reside in Wauseon.
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